H.R. 6883 proposes to shield meat processing facilities from liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The full text of the measure is not yet available.
This Week's Spotlights
Legislative Updates/Pending Federal Actions
House Considers Liability Shield for Meat Processors
Legislative Updates/Passed State Actions
Washington, DC Bans Sale of Ivory and Rhino Horn
The District of Columbia has banned the sale of elephant ivory and rhino horn in an effort to address trade in objects that contribute to the decline of endangered populations.
The District of Columbia has banned the sale of elephant ivory and rhino horn in an effort to address trade in objects that contribute to the decline of endangered populations.
Case Law Updates/Federal Case Law Updates
Organizations Again Challenge Diversion of Funds to Border Wall
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have filed suit against the Trump administration, challenging the diversion of funds toward constructing a border wall. The complaint alleges violation of the 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the separation of powers and non-delegation doctrine.
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have filed suit against the Trump administration, challenging the diversion of funds toward constructing a border wall. The complaint alleges violation of the 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the separation of powers and non-delegation doctrine.
PETA Files Suit Against Tri-State Zoological Park
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed suit against Tri-State Zoological Park, alleging that the roadside zoo’s neglect of animals violates federal and state law and constitutes a public nuisance.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed suit against Tri-State Zoological Park, alleging that the roadside zoo’s neglect of animals violates federal and state law and constitutes a public nuisance.
Agency Updates
APHIS Issues Final AWA Licensing Provisions
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule detailing changes to the Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements, including automatic termination of a license after three years and requiring that dogs have constant access to potable water. The rule will take effect on November 9, 2020.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule detailing changes to the Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements, including automatic termination of a license after three years and requiring that dogs have constant access to potable water. The rule will take effect on November 9, 2020.
Legislative Updates
Pending Federal Actions
House Considers Liability Shield for Meat Processors
H.R. 6883 proposes to shield meat processing facilities from liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The full text of the measure is not yet available.
H.R. 6883 proposes to shield meat processing facilities from liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The full text of the measure is not yet available.
Passed State Actions
Washington, DC Bans Sale of Ivory and Rhino Horn
The District of Columbia has banned the sale of elephant ivory and rhino horn in an effort to address trade in objects that contribute to the decline of endangered populations.
The District of Columbia has banned the sale of elephant ivory and rhino horn in an effort to address trade in objects that contribute to the decline of endangered populations.
Case Law Updates
Federal Case Law Updates
Water Export Expansion Halted to Protect Fish
A California federal court has temporarily halted the expansion of federal water export operations in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta until the end of the month in order to protect several species listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, including Chinook salmon and California Central Valley steelhead.
A California federal court has temporarily halted the expansion of federal water export operations in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta until the end of the month in order to protect several species listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, including Chinook salmon and California Central Valley steelhead.
Organizations Again Challenge Diversion of Funds to Border Wall
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have filed suit against the Trump administration, challenging the diversion of funds toward constructing a border wall. The complaint alleges violation of the 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the separation of powers and non-delegation doctrine.
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have filed suit against the Trump administration, challenging the diversion of funds toward constructing a border wall. The complaint alleges violation of the 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Appropriations Clause, and the separation of powers and non-delegation doctrine.
Defenders of Wildlife Intends to Sue FWS Over Endangered Birds
Defenders of Wildlife has let the Fish and Wildlife Service know that it intends to file suit against the agency, alleging that the agency’s decision to allow horseshoe crab harvests in South Carolina puts several species of threatened birds and their habitats at risk.
Defenders of Wildlife has let the Fish and Wildlife Service know that it intends to file suit against the agency, alleging that the agency’s decision to allow horseshoe crab harvests in South Carolina puts several species of threatened birds and their habitats at risk.
PETA Files Suit Against Tri-State Zoological Park
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed suit against Tri-State Zoological Park, alleging that the roadside zoo’s neglect of animals violates federal and state law and constitutes a public nuisance.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed suit against Tri-State Zoological Park, alleging that the roadside zoo’s neglect of animals violates federal and state law and constitutes a public nuisance.
Agency Updates
EPA Releases Draft NPDES Aquaculture Permit in New England
The Environmental Protection has announced the availability of the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Aquaculture General Permit for discharges for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The agency is accepting comments on this document until June 10, 2020.
The Environmental Protection has announced the availability of the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Aquaculture General Permit for discharges for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The agency is accepting comments on this document until June 10, 2020.
APHIS Issues Final AWA Licensing Provisions
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule detailing changes to the Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements, including automatic termination of a license after three years and requiring that dogs have constant access to potable water. The rule will take effect on November 9, 2020.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule detailing changes to the Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements, including automatic termination of a license after three years and requiring that dogs have constant access to potable water. The rule will take effect on November 9, 2020.
FWS Proposes Hunting and Fishing Information Collection
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an information collection “on the uses and demands for wildlife-related recreation,” such as fish stocking, boating access, and fishing and hunting opportunities. The agency is accepting comments on this action until July 13, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an information collection “on the uses and demands for wildlife-related recreation,” such as fish stocking, boating access, and fishing and hunting opportunities. The agency is accepting comments on this action until July 13, 2020.
FWS Designates Southern Sierra Nevada Population Segment of Fisher as Endangered
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule designating the Southern Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment of the fisher as endangered. The rule goes into effect June 15, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule designating the Southern Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment of the fisher as endangered. The rule goes into effect June 15, 2020.
Department of Justice Clears Farmers’ Coordination in “Depopulation” Efforts
Academic Updates
Articles
Article Examines Commercial Side of Cultivated Meat
A new article in Trends in Biotechnology examines the industry side of cultivated meat products, including funding and commercialization challenges.
A new article in Trends in Biotechnology examines the industry side of cultivated meat products, including funding and commercialization challenges.