Dirk Kempthorne: “As my distinguished colleague points out, the original provision was…”

On the recordJuly 23, 1998

As my distinguished colleague points out, the original provision was limited, focusing on increased efficiency and, wherever appropriate, information coordination. Congress did not intend to authorize a provision that created a sweeping new regulatory program. Concerns have been raised about the complexity of the NMFS ``essential fish habitat'' regulations not add a new level of regulation in addition to what is required under the endangered Species Act.

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Dirk Kempthorne

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Discussing the intent and implications of NMFS regulations related to essential fish habitat.

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