The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

Section 2

Section 2: FINDINGS, PURPOSES, AND POLICY (a) FINDINGS The Congress finds and declares that— (1) various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States have been rendered extinct as a consequence of economic growth and development …

Section 3

DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Act (1) The term ‘‘alternative courses of action’’ means all alternatives and thus is not limited to original project objectives and agency jurisdiction. (2) The term ‘‘commercial activity’’ means all activities …