Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 46: Disapproval of NMFS rule on listing endangered and threatened species and designating critical habitat

This resolution would erase one NMFS rule on protected species and critical habitat. It would not replace the rule with a new standard. The effects would depend on what rules or guidance the agency follows next.

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Disapproval of NMFS rule on listing endangered and threatened species and designating critical habitat is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that deal with NMFS decisions on protected marine and coastal species. That includes conservation groups, fishing businesses, coastal communities, energy projects, and developers. It could also affect NMFS staff, because the agency would lose the ability to use the named rule. The resolution does not directly change U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules for non-marine species.

Why this matters: This matters because it could change how the federal government protects some marine species and their habitat. The resolution would remove one NMFS rule but would not say what replaces it. That could affect both conservation planning and projects that need to follow federal species rules. The full impact is uncertain because the resolution does not explain how NMFS would act after the rule is gone.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 46

• Congress would use the Congressional Review Act to review and cancel an agency rule. That law appears in chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code.
• The resolution targets one NMFS rule. It covers how the agency lists endangered and threatened species and marks critical habitat, and it was published June 24, 2022, at 87 Fed. Reg. 37757.
• If the resolution became law, the named NMFS rule would have no legal force. NMFS could not use it or enforce it.
• The bill does not write new rules for species listings or critical habitat. It only rejects the rule already on the books.
• The House Committee on Natural Resources reported the resolution. That means the committee reviewed it and sent it forward for possible House action.

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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 46

What is H.J.Res. 46?

This resolution would erase one NMFS rule on protected species and critical habitat. It would not replace the rule with a new standard. The effects would depend on what rules or guidance the agency follows next.

How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 46?

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Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 46?

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