Advertisement On February 11, 2016, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”), together with the National Marine Fisheries Service (“MFS”) (collectively “Services”) published two final rules and a final policy that purport to clarify their procedures for listing species under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) and designating and revising critical habitat for listed species. … Continue reading New Endangered Species Act (ESA) Critical Habitat Rules Expand Federal Authority and Add Uncertainty