Bush OKs ruling that may endanger species

[kencryst]

The Bush administration said Friday it will allow developers to complete construction and other projects even after belated discoveries that the work could endanger protected species.

The new rules from the Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service restore a Clinton-era initiative known as "no surprises." It will let federal agencies give blanket assurances to home builders, timber and mining companies and other developers that they won't have unforeseen requirements to protect rare species once a project has begun.


http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apscience_story.asp?category=1501&slug=Endangered%20Species

[mattclearing]

1. Your headline made me think "More nukes?"

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[Moderator]

2. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1063006