08/21/2008
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"I hereby submit to the Congress, as required under section 1022(c)(1) of the Act."
"I hereby waive the requirements of section 1022(a)(1), regardless of whether an individual has yet been determined to be a Covered Person, and certify that it is in the national security interests of ..."
"Today’s proposed rule emphasizes the importance of flexibility and pragmatism."
"The proposed rule recommends, on the basis of extensive scientific analysis, that areas identified as critical habitat should be subject to active management."