A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
Impact
If passed, SJR86 would nullify the existing USFWS rule, thereby potentially altering how interagency cooperation in matters relating to endangered species is managed. The disapproval could lead to a reevaluation of protocols and guidelines established for wildlife protection, impacting state laws and interagency collaborations that focus on safeguarding vulnerable species and their habitats. This could also affect how federal and state agencies work together in conservation efforts and might streamline decision-making processes within these entities.
Summary
SJR86 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate aimed at disapproving a specific rule set forth by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning the regulations for interagency cooperation related to endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The bill proposes that Congress objects to this regulatory framework and asserts that the USFWS’s rule should have no force or effect. It marks a significant legislative step, showcasing how Congress can enact disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code.
Contention
The bill has sparked debate among legislators, environmentalists, and wildlife advocates. Proponents of SJR86 argue that the current regulations may be overly restrictive or unnecessary, asserting that they impede economic development or operational efficiency. Conversely, opponents raise concerns that disapproving these regulations could undermine essential protections for endangered species and jeopardize interagency efforts essential for their conservation. The bill thus represents the ongoing tension between environmental protection and regulatory reform, necessitating discussions around the implications of such a disapproval.
Same As
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
Related
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
Related
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".