Reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
April 12, 1982 |
| Report Number |
IB82046 |
| Authors |
William C. Jolly, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205; 16 USC 1531-1543) iswidely regarded by its proponents as one of this country's most important andpowerful environmental laws and an international model. Authorization forappropriations to carry out the purposes of the Act under several of itssections expires on Sept. 30, 1982, unless reauthorized in the currentsession of Congress. Debate on reauthorization reveals divergent views onthe relative worth and workability of the Act as seen by conservationists,business groups, State game and fish officials, the Federal Government andothers. As the Act is the domestic implementing legislation for U.S.obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Speciesof Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), reauthorization debate also addresses thesetreaty responsibilities, most particularly with respect to export of pelts ofAmerican bobcats.
