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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