Commerce Secretary Approves Divisive Endangered Species Act Change
Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has approved a contentious change to the Endangered Species Act. This move, which has been under review for three months, paves the way for the Fish and Wildlife Service to publish the proposal in the Federal Register. The timing of this publication remains uncertain due to the ongoing government shutdown.
The proposed rule change, which has sparked controversy, will affect species currently listed as threatened under the 1973 law. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has given its nod to the change after thorough study and consultations with industry representatives. This approval clears the path for the Fish and Wildlife Service to share the proposal publicly, a step that will now proceed despite the government shutdown.
The approved rule change, championed by Raimondo, is set to influence the protection status of threatened species. The Fish and Wildlife Service will soon publish the proposal, despite the ongoing shutdown, allowing for public scrutiny and debate.
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