Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 - Establishes a program of financial and technical assistance to States for the development, revision, and implementation of fish and wildlife conservation plans and for implementation of nongame fish and wildlife conservation actions. Encourages all Federal departments and agencies to utilize their statutory and administrative authorities in furtherance of the policy of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop and publish guidelines to provide that State conservation plans result in the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitat. Stipulates that the Secretary of the Interior may not disapprove any such plans or actions for specified reasons unless implementation would threaten the natural stability or continued viability of animals concerned. Makes States eligible for matching funds under the existing fish and wildlife restoration programs if their plans are approved by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to reimburse eligible States for costs incurred in connection with conservation plans and actions. States that nothing in this Act shall effect State regulation of fish and wildlife or the authority of the Sec…