Amendment, as modified, exempts from the Endangered Species Act consultation and conferencing provisions, the maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, or replacement of a flood control project, facility, or structure where it is necessary to protect human life or prevent the substantial risk of serious property damage.

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Amendment Number
70
Description
Amendment, as modified, exempts from the Endangered Species Act consultation and conferencing provisions, the maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, or replacement of a flood control project, facility, or structure where it is necessary to protect human life or prevent the substantial risk of serious property damage.
Purpose
An amendment, printed as amendment No. 2 in the Congressional Record of May 6, 1997, as modified, to limit the bill's exemption from the Endangered Species Act consultation and "takings" requirements. The amendment would only exempt from the provisions of ESA those flood control maintenance and repair projects that are necessary to protect human life or to prevent the risk of serious property damage.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 7, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Pombo amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:09:19
Submitted Date
May 7, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 70 — Informed