A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
The impact of SJR84, if enacted, would be significant as it would remove protections that the aforementioned rule places on endangered species and their critical habitats. Advocates of the resolution argue that the rule represents an overreach by federal authorities, burdening local stakeholders including landowners and businesses. If the disapproval takes effect, it could lead to increased development activities in areas that were previously restricted to protect these endangered species, potentially resulting in negative ecological effects.
SJR84 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to disapprove a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution targets the specific regulation related to the listing of endangered and threatened species and the designation of critical habitats, which was published in the Federal Register. This resolution, if passed, would effectively nullify the existing rule, and therefore, any protections it may afford to certain species at risk of extinction.
The introduction of SJR84 has sparked notable debate in the legislative arena, primarily focused on the balance between environmental protection and economic development. Proponents assert that local control should take precedence, believing that state and local authorities are better suited to make decisions regarding land use and species protection relevant to their particular regions. Conversely, environmental advocates and opposition legislators express concern that disapproving such regulations would hinder efforts to preserve biodiversity and could contribute to the further decline of at-risk species.