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Federal Memo Would Exempt Accidental Killings from Endangered Species Act
A federal memo would exempt the accidental killing of endangered species from liability under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal, reported by Montana outlet Flathead Beacon, would shield parties from penalties when protected animals are killed unintentionally. Environmental advocates are expected to push back, arguing it could weaken protections for at-risk wildlife such as grizzly bears and wolves in regions like the northern Rockies.
Why now: A proposed policy change that could weaken protections for endangered wildlife is drawing scrutiny.
Endangered Species ActUS federal governmentFlathead Beacon
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