The Center for Biological Diversity, EPA and Intervenors filed a joint status report on September 30 0n settlement negotiations in the Endangered Species Act mega-lawsuit.In January, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pesticide Action Network filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against EPA, alleging that EPA had failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the effects of registered pesticides on endangered species throughout the United States.
The plaintiffs asked the court to require EPA to initiate and complete the consultation process, and to compel EPA to restrict pesticide uses that may result in their entering endangered species' occupied or critical habitat until the consultation process is complete.
The report updated the court on settlements talks and asked for a 30-day continuation of the stay of the litigation and the postponement of the Oct. 14 status conference until Nov. 18.
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Posted 10/9/2011
