The Pros and Cons of Plans to Revamp the Endangered Species Act.

The article focuses on the concerns regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposed rules to amend the existing regulations for implementing Sections 4 and 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Topics discussed include improving implementation of the ESA and has placed a high priority on regulatory reform; providing greater flexibility for critical habitat and support the goals of improving the ESA through cooperative federalism.