ESP Final Questions & Answers 100% Verified!!

ESP Final Questions & Answers 100% Verified!!Three arguments for preservation of biological diversity (Holly Doremus article) - ANSWER-Utilitarian, Esthetic, and Moral/Ethical 4 key provisions of federal ESA - ANSWER-1. Listing of species as endangered or threatened Section 4 2. Consulting with United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Sect of Interior) or National Marine Fisheries Service (Sect of Commerce) when federal action could affect listed species Section 7 3. Prohibiting "take" of endangered speciesSection 9 4. Authorizing "incidental take" Section 10 (1) Listing (Section 4) is done by one of what two agencies? - ANSWER-Listing is either U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI): terrestrial animals and freshwater fish (delta smelt) OR National Marine Fisheries Service (Commerce): marine animals and anadromous fish (e.g. salmon, steelhead) Listing is best on what evidence? - ANSWER-Listing is to be on best scientific and commercial evidence. Private parties may petition for listing of a species. (2) Once species is listed as endangered or threatened, what happens? - ANSWER-Consultation (section 7) -- ESA requires federal agencies to consult with F&WS or NMFS to avoid undertaking, funding, or authorizing actions that are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species. If listed species present, consultation on impacts required. FWS or NMFS does "biological opinion." What's TVA? - ANSWER-a federal executive agency tasked w/ promoting economic development in the Tennessee Valley Region TVA v. Hill (example of consolation provision under ESA) - ANSWER-TVA building Tellico Dam, was authorized and funded by a federal agency, building it would jeopardize the Snail Darter, so building it was halted. Section 7 requires all federal agencies to ensure their actions do not jeopardize endangered species' continued existence. Prohibition of "take" (Section 9) - ANSWER-ESA Section 9 prohibits "take" of