NMFS, California Press EPA For ESA Consult Over Cadmium Water Criteria

February 10, 2016
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is urging EPA to undertake Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation with the service over a pending update to the agency's 2001 ambient water quality criteria for cadmium, a call echoed by environmentalists and California officials, who argue the criteria are insufficiently protective of endangered species. NMFS says in Jan. 26 comments that it "understands that EPA considers its development of water quality guidelines to not be subject to ESA consultation" requirements. But, the service...


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