Endangered Species Rules Overhauled to Scrap Trump-Era Moves (1)

The US Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday finalized three rules for implementing the Endangered Species Act, including how the agency will protect habitat for imperiled plants and animals.

Some environmental groups criticized the rules, saying many of the changes do too little to reverse moves the Trump administration made to weaken the ESA.

The rules include an update to 2019 Endangered Species Act regulations, a rule governing the designation of critical habitat for endangered species, and a rule governing how governments should consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service about how to reduce the harm a construction project will ...