| | Briefing: S.1180 Endangered Species Recovery Act of 1997 (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | Although George Miller (D- CA), the ranking minority member of the House Natural Resources Committee, has introduced H.R., an endangered species bill also called Endangered Species Recovery Act of 1997, it is seen as more of an effort to stake out a far left position than as a serious legislative proposal. |
 | | 1180 codifies many of the policies Secretary Babbitt has attempted to implement administratively such as 'No Surprises' and 'Safe Harbor.' Safe Harbor is an agreement between a landowner and the Secretary that allows the landowner to create, restore or improve endangered species habitat without facing take charges if listed species are attracted to his land. |
 | | Among the many procedural changes in S. 1180 are deadlines for the development of recovery plans, broader participation in the development of recovery plans, limited authority to give priority to unique species priorities and some potential opportunity for state participation in the program. |
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