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 "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
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Overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the management of Barred Owls. It utilizes the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, effectively preventing it from being implemented. The resolution argues that the Fish and Wildlife Service’s rule constitutes a ‘rule’ under the Congressional Review Act, allowing Congress to challenge it. This action aims to influence the agency’s approach to managing this species.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Barred Owl Management Strategy rule.
- The rule is declared to be a ‘rule’ under the Congressional Review Act.
- The disapproved rule shall have no force or effect.
- This action is based on a determination that the rule was issued on September 6, 2024.
Who is affected
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Barred Owl populations
- Conservation stakeholders
- Federal agencies
Notable changes
- This resolution directly challenges a specific rule issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
- It utilizes the Congressional Review Act, a tool for Congress to review and potentially overturn federal regulations.
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