ELR Citation: ELR 20138
No(s). 04-35138 (9th Cir. Jun 29, 2005)

The court held that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA) §7(a)(2) when it failed to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service before approving certain pesticides. EPA argued that it is bound to follow only the provisions of the Federa...