To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to authorize Federal agencies to promptly respond to emergencies involving the health and safety of persons, in the same manner as such authority is available under the Wilderness Act.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to authorize Federal agencies to respond to emergencies involving personal health and safety without following otherwise required procedures. Directs agencies to subsequently notify the Endangered Species Committee of such exemptions.…