The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule that will permit development activities, including logging and mining, in the habitats of endangered species. This change comes as part of a repeal of a key provision of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that previously protected critical habitats essential for the survival of listed species. The definition of 'harm' under the ESA, which included habitat protection, was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1995 in a case concerning protections for old-growth forests and endangered spotted owls.
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EPA Finalizes Rule Allowing Development in Endangered Species Habitats
The EPA has finalized a rule that allows logging and mining in the habitats of endangered species, marking a significant change to the Endangered Species Act. This rule repeals a previous definition of 'harm' that included habitat protection, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1995.
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