ELR Citation: ELR 20156
No(s). 04-5029 (Fed. Cir. Dec 16, 2004)

The Federal Circuit affirms a lower court decision finding property owners' takings claim against the National Marine Fisheries Service unripe. The owners sought to harvest redwood trees on their property. After learning that the cost of an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species A...