The No Surprises policy: stepping away from sound bites and getting down to business
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The 'No Surprises' policy was part of the Clinton administration's efforts at reforming the Endangered Species Act. Introduced in Aug 1994, the No Surprises policy states that no land or financial compensation will be required beyond what was agreed to in the habitat conservation plans (HCPs). The policy also provides that no additional mitigation will be imposed when the HCP has a positive impact on the species. The policy aims to show that the Endangered Species Act could effectively protect species even without hampering resource utilization and development.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1997
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The law governing sea otter conservation
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The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has set forth four innovative concepts of wildlife protection and management relevant to the California sea otter. The concepts include recognition of marine mammals as important components of the marine ecosystem and imposition of a moratorium on the importation of marine mammals. The Congress has made the maintenance of the health and stability of the marine ecosystem the primary objective of MMPA. Several state laws exist for the recovery and management of sea otters.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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The role of Friends of the Sea Otter in resource protection
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Friends of the Sea Otter (FSO), a non-governmental organisation, is dedicated to the conservation of sea otters. FSO's activities include works on policy formulation, educational programs, research and training oil spill response volunteers. It also takes legal actions for the protection of sea otters. The listing of southern sea otters under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and restrictions on the use of California coastal gillnets were achieved by its efforts.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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