Advertisement On July 1, 2014, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (both referred to herein as “FWS”) published a “Notice of Final Policy” interpreting the phrase “significant portion of its range” (“SPR”) in making listing decisions under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). 79 Fed. Reg. 37578 (July 1, 2014). Beginning on July 31, 2014, FWS will … Continue reading Threatened and Endangered Species Listings Likely to Increase Under New U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Policy