HR 4335 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act

Introduced 1988-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From DOD.(1988-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act - States that the conservation of biological diversity is a national priority. Requires Federal actions to be consistent with such goal. Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require that environmental impact statements on proposed Federal actions include any impacts on biological diversity. Directs the President's Council on Environmental Quality to: (1) establish guidelines for consideration of biological diversity in the preparation of environmental impact statements; and (2) identify those biotic communities, species, and populations that appear to be in decline, in imminent danger of loss of viability, or otherwise of special concern. Establishes a National Center for Biological Diversity and Environmental Research (Center) responsible for: (1) coordinating the collection of data pertaining to the national biota and supplementing and disseminating such information; (2) arranging and conducting surveys and supplementary research of the national biota; and (3) enhancing the application of biological data to the conservation of biological diversity. Requires the Center to report annually t…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans