Barbra Calantas, ESA’s Biological Resources and Land Management Practice Leader, shares timely guidance in a new on-demand video briefing about the federal government’s final rule rescinding the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act.
The rule raises important questions about how projects will be evaluated, permitted, and mitigated. Its effects will vary depending on a project’s federal connection, potential impacts on listed species, and other applicable federal and state requirements.
In this focused briefing, Barbra explains:
- How the rule changes the federal interpretation of take as it relates to habitat modification
- What it could mean for Section 7 consultation and Section 10 permitting
- How future Habitat Conservation Plans, Biological Opinions, and mitigation strategies may evolve
- Practical steps for managing permitting risk as implementation guidance and litigation develop
Watch the video to understand what this regulatory shift could mean for your projects—and how early planning can support adaptable permitting strategies.
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For additional background, read Barbra’s related article.
