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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 17, 2013 02:18 PM |
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| From: | Representative Jeffrey P. Pyle |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Legislation to establish the Endangered Species Coordination Act |
| In the near future, I will be introducing legislation to establish the Endangered Species Coordination Act to ensure that endangered plants and wildlife in the Commonwealth are managed and protected in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Our federal government has effectively protected threatened species for over 100 years. However, when our own agencies do not coordinate their efforts with federal rules, unnecessarily burdensome restrictions can threaten our businesses, jobs, and ways of life and place Pennsylvania at a competitive disadvantage with neighboring states for valuable commerce. Therefore, my legislation provides that our Departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection, as well as the Fish and Boat and Game Commissions, when promulgating regulations, approving or denying permits, or enforcing rules or regulations must do so in accordance with the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. As a result, this proposal will allow Pennsylvania to maintain a national standard of protection for our plants and wildlife and enable our businesses and employers to remain competitive and grow in the Commonwealth. Thank you for your consideration. |
Introduced as HB449