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NECIS Sends Letter to Chair of CEQ about Guidance on Invasives

NECIS sent a letter to the new Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Nancy Sutley, urging CEQ to finalize a long-overdue formal Guidance document on Invasive Species under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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NECIS Releases New Fact Sheet Urging Support for H.R. 669

NECIS released a new fact sheet to support passage of HR 669 - The Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. The act would prevent the introduction of non-native wildlife species that pose excessive risk to the economy, the environment, human health or native wildlife. The act would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to first assess the potential risks associated with a species proposed for importation before deciding whether to allow or prohibit it.
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NECIS members outline 'An Action Plan on Invasive Species' for the Obama Administration

NECIS released an action plan on invasive species directed at the new Presidential administration and the 111th Congress. The action plan calls for: screening of international imports; prevention of inadvertent introductions; funding for early detection and response; federal leadership; and additional funding to address agencies' needs and gaps.

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