To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters and species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines transfer of functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species All functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C, creates miscellaneous provisions Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a department or office from which a function is, and defines definitions For purposes of this Act: Each of the terms anadromous species and catadromous species has the meaning that term has under section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended by section 3. It relies on definition changes, grants, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environment, Finance, Water Infrastructure, and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Defines transfer of functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species All functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
- Creates miscellaneous provisions Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a department or office from which a function is...
- Defines definitions For purposes of this Act: Each of the terms anadromous species and catadromous species has the meaning that term has under section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended by section 3...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines transfer of functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species All functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C, creates miscellaneous provisions Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a department or office from which a function is, and defines definitions For purposes of this Act: Each of the terms anadromous species and catadromous species has the meaning that term has under section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended by section 3.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Finance, Water Infrastructure, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill defines transfer of functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species All functions with respect to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C, creates miscellaneous provisions Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a department or office from which a function is, and defines definitions For purposes of this Act: Each of the terms anadromous species and catadromous species has the meaning that term has under section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended by section 3.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Calvert (for himself, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Steel, …
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