A bill to establish a pilot program to compensate persons who suffer loss or damage from predation by endangered species.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program to compensate persons in Minnesota for damage to livestock caused by the wild eastern timber wolf since such wolf was listed as an endangered or threatened species. Stipulates that such compensation shall be equal to the fair market value of the damaged livestock or the medical expenses incurred to restore such livestock. Limits such compensation to damage occurring between October 1, 1977, and September 30, 1981. Sets forth the formula for determination of the Federal share of such compensation. Authorizes the appropriation of $600,000 to carry out such program. Directs the Secretary to study the type and extent of damage caused by such wolf and means of reducing or eliminating such damage.

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 13 September 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 June 1976

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