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Read. Follow. Verify.1978 Senate Hearings on Proposed Changes to the Endangered Species Act
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the April 1978 Senate hearings regarding S. 2899, a bill proposing the creation of an to grant s from Endangered Species Act requirements. The hearings were held by the Subcommittee on Resource Protection to evaluate the process for reviewing federal actions that might conflict with species protection.
The bill S. 2899 introduced a formal mechanism for federal agencies to seek s from the Endangered Species Act, potentially allowing projects to proceed even if they threaten protected species.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Agencies
Agencies would be subject to the review process of the proposed interagency committee when seeking exemptions from the Endangered Species Act.
Endangered Species
The protection status of species could be altered if exemptions are granted for federal projects that would otherwise be restricted.
Key Facts
- The hearings focused on S. 2899, a bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
- The bill proposes the establishment of an endangered species interagency committee.
- The committee's purpose is to review federal actions to determine if exemptions from Endangered Species Act requirements should be granted.
- The hearings took place over two days: April 13 and 14, 1978.
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- The proceedings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Resource Protection of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Creation of Exemption Mechanism
The hearings mark the legislative effort to introduce flexibility into the Endangered Species Act, moving away from a strict compliance model.
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