Kristi Noem actually said...

"they are very concerned that where this could go and where it could lead, that any animal that is perceived by some activity to be harmed or by some outside group to be harmed that it could be listed ..."

"But during that review is the family contacted?"

"I don't want us to approach these situations such as checking the box, that we have completed what we feel are requirements."

"I would think if they were really going to understand what happened in that individual situation that there would have to be some kind of communication with the family during the investigation."