Agencies Propose to Simplify Critical Habitat Proposal Review Process under Endangered Species Act
Regulation changes would require the draft economic analysis of the proposed critical habitat designation to be available for public comment concurrent with the publication of the proposed critical habitat designation. Comment on these proposed changes through Oct. 23. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mediacenter/2012/08/23_fws_and_nmfs_propose_simplified_review_process_for_crithab.htm