S. 1306: To require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

This bill proposes that the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service must reissue a specific rule that removes the gray wolf from the official list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The key points include:

Specific Requirements

• The rule that is to be reissued is titled “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife” which was originally published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2020.
• The Director is required to complete this action no later than 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Judicial Review

The bill states that the reissuance of this rule will not be open to judicial review, meaning that it cannot be challenged or reviewed by courts. This provision indicates that once the rule is reissued, it will take effect without the possibility for legal disputes or delays that might otherwise occur if it were subject to judicial scrutiny.

Impact on the Gray Wolf

By removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list, the bill suggests a shift in how the species is managed and protected at the federal level. This may lead to changes in conservation efforts, hunting regulations, and population management strategies concerning gray wolves.

Legal Context

The Endangered Species Act has historically been used to protect species that are at risk of extinction. This bill indicates a move toward a different management approach for the gray wolf, reflecting changes in population status or management strategies that proponents of the bill may believe are warranted.

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