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The Endangered Species Act- 1988

The Endangered Species Act- 1988. Originally approved December 28, 1973 In 1982, 1985, and 1988 amendments were made National. Gianna Giacalone Period 2. ESA. Gives a list of species that are threatened and endangered

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The Endangered Species Act- 1988

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  1. The Endangered Species Act- 1988 • Originally approved December 28, 1973 • In 1982, 1985, and 1988 amendments were made • National Gianna Giacalone Period 2

  2. ESA • Gives a list of species that are threatened and endangered • Eliminates the unauthorized ownership and selling of endangered species • Lets people acquire land for the purpose of conservation of certain species • Allows for adequate punishments when the regulations are violated, and rewards when someone convicts another 1988 amendment: • Redefines “person” to clarify in relation to corporations • Requires certain monitoring and reports from different groups such as the Secretary of Interior • Requires five-year monitoring for species that have been taken off the list • Prohibits destruction to endangered plants • Etc.

  3. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are responsible for administering it

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