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Grizzly delisting, endangered species concerns raised; nominee pledges review and collaboration with states
Summary
Senators pressed Burgum about recent Fish and Wildlife Service decisions on grizzly delisting and raised broader concerns about perceived misuse of the Endangered Species Act to block local projects; Burgum pledged to work with states and adhere to law.
Senators asked nominee Doug Burgum about the listing and delisting of large carnivores and wider use of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in permitting conflicts.
Nut graf: Republican senators representing Western states urged the nominee to support state management where populations have recovered, citing recent Fish and Wildlife Service denials to delist certain grizzly populations and…
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