CAL.Regulation
California extends endangered-species take permits to species proposed for listing
AB 550 (Chapter 357), signed September 20, authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to permit incidental take of species proposed for listing under the California Endangered Species Act, expanding a program previously limited to listed and candidate species. The governor's release describes the measure as covering take associated with renewable electrical generation facilities. Permits require minimized and fully mitigated impacts with adequate funding, plus a no-jeopardy determination based on best available science.
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Key points
- Previously only listed and candidate species qualified; species proposed for listing are now eligible.California Legislative Information
- The governor's release describes the measure as covering take associated with renewable electrical generation facilities.Governor of California
- Take impacts must be minimized and fully mitigated, with adequate funding secured.California Legislative Information
- Permits require a no-jeopardy determination based on best available science.California Legislative Information
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife must adopt implementing regulations.California Legislative Information
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