On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a final rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
The listing does not include a designation of critical habitat....more
The rules address the listing process for critical species and habitat designations, as well as protections for threatened species.
In a reversal, the rules also revise the ESA Section 7 interagency consultation process...more
Beginning April 12, 2024, USFWS will offer a general permit application for incidental take of bald and golden eagles for wind energy and power line projects.
The general permit option will provide an alternative to...more
California has tremendous offshore wind resources and ambitious offshore power goals, but the uncertain rules and regimes for development have delayed implementation of projects.
The California Energy Commission (CEC)...more
6/15/2023
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