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H.R. 1490 (103rd)

Endangered Species Act Procedural Reform Amendments of 1993

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Introduced

25 March 1993

Last action

14 April 1993 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Sarpalius, Bill [D-TX-13], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Ensuring the Integrity of the Listing, Critical Habitat Designation, and Consultation Processes Title II: Providing Significance to the Recovery Planning Process Title III: Ensuring that the Compliance Procedures and Standards for Non-Federal Persons are not more Burdensome than those Applicable to Federal Agencies Title IV: Providing for Habitat Conservation Incentive Programs Title V: Reauthorization and Other Amendments Endangered Species Act Procedural Reform Amendments of 1993 - Title I: Ensuring the Integrity of the Listing, Critical Habitat Designation, and Consultation Processes - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a peer review (upon request) requirement with respect to a determination of endangered or threatened species status. Establishes discretionary priorities for determining and conserving endangered or threatened species. Requires that the economic impact be considered in making a critical habitat determination. Revises consultation and related provisions, including establishing procedures with respect to private actions. Title II: Providing Significance to the Recovery Planning Process - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop and implement a recovery plan for each endangered or threatened species, unless the Secretary determines such plan to be unnecessary. Gives priority to multispecies plans. Title III: Ensuring that the Compliance Procedures and Standards for Non-Federal Persons Are Not More Burdensome than Those Applicable to Federal Agencies - Exempts non-Federal persons under specified circumstances from prohibitions against the taking of an endangered species. Provides for compensation of property owners adversely affected by specified determinations pursuant to such Act. Title IV: Providing for Habitat Conservation Incentive Programs - Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into an agreement (Cooperative Management Agreement) with any affected non-Federal person (currently, only with a State) for the management of a species' habitat; and (2) provide grants to any non-Federal person for preservation of habitat for endangered or threatened species. Title V: Reauthorization and Other Amendments - Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) experimental population release; (2) captive propagation, including grants; and (3) citizen suits. Authorizes appropriations for activities under such Act.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E807-808)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 April 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 April 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

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