Trump admin says it returned Endangered Species Act to original intent by changing 'harm' definition

Good news! Bravo! What took so long! Should have happened on day one in office!

"... This reform is based on the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, which requires agencies to follow the single best meaning of a statute rather than contorting laws to fit political agendas. Using the legally justifiable standard, the Services determined that the prior definition of “harm” was an unlawful regulatory intrusion that interfered with private property rights. ..."

"... The Commerce and Interior Departments said they are rescinding the "outdated" regulatory definition of "harm," stating it will no longer interpret “harm” of a protected species to include modifications to a plant or animal’s habitat that could be detrimental to its survival.

The departments argued that previous administrations "weaponized" the word to block energy production, logging, infrastructure projects and private citizens' land use. ..."

Trump admin says it returned Endangered Species Act to original intent by changing 'harm' definition | Just The News "The departments argued that previous administrations "weaponized" the word to block energy production, logging, infrastructure projects and private citizens' land use."

Department of the Interior Restores Clear ESA Enforcement by Rescinding Misguided “Harm” Definition "ESA protections remain in place while reducing burdens for landowners and communities"