Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit a designation of an area in Hawaii as critical habitat of a species from taking effect before: (1) the Secretary has developed a recovery plan for the species; and (2) the designation, including the scientific data on which it is based, is reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. Provides that a recovery plan shall not apply to any area in Hawaii before the Academy has reviewed it, including the underlying scientific data.
Actions
May 2, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 2, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E854)