This program was sponsored by the D.C. Bar Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section in cosponsorship with the Environmental Law Institute.
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is currently in the spotlight in Washington, D.C. and across the country. One hot ESA topic is the proper use and scope of Section 4(d) rules to mitigate the practical effects of threatened species listings. The recent listing of the Northern Long-Eared Bat, its interim 4(d) rule, widespread public comments, and the final 4(d) rule expected in late 2015 offer a significant case study of this subject. Our panel of ESA experts from the federal government, industry, the environmental community, and Congress held an informal discussion of the NLE Bat and future of 4(d) rules under the ESA.
Speakers:
- Rachel Jacobson, Deputy General Counsel, Environment, Energy & Installations, U.S. Department of Defense (Moderator)
- Michael Bean, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, U.S. Department of the Interior
- Jane Davenport, Senior Staff Attorney, Defenders of Wildlife
- Michael Freeman, Counsel, House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources
- W. Parker Moore, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond