Get the latest insights into proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 interagency cooperation regulations at 50 CFR Part 402. This course, based on the 2025 Proposed Rule from FWS and NMFS, covers essential updates affecting federal consultation processes, new legal drivers, and stakeholder engagement opportunities. Learn how definitions like ‘environmental baseline’ and ‘reasonable and prudent measures’ are being clarified, and discover how your feedback can shape the final regulation.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the goals and statutory context of the proposed regulatory revisions.
* Identify the key changes being proposed to 50 CFR Part 402 and the rationale behind them.
* Recognize the importance of public participation and how to submit comments.
* Appreciate the potential for further changes before the rule is finalized.
* Summarize the regulatory, legal, and policy considerations guiding the proposed revisions.
