Summary

Nullifies a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would list the San Francisco Bay‑Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt as endangered. The law says the specific rule published at 89 Fed. Reg. 61029 (July 30, 2024) “shall have no force or effect,” removing that listing’s legal effect upon enactment.

Key Points

• Nullifies the Fish and Wildlife Service rule listing the San Francisco Bay‑Delta DPS of longfin smelt as endangered.
• Specifically cancels the rule published at 89 Fed. Reg. 61029 (July 30, 2024).
• Removes the legal effects tied to an ESA endangered listing for that DPS (e.g., Section 7 consultations, potential critical habitat).
• Applies only to the named rule and DPS; it does not amend the Endangered Species Act itself.
• Takes effect upon enactment (the rule "shall have no force or effect" when the resolution becomes law).
• Affects federal permitting, water‑management decisions, and conservation planning tied to that listing.
• Does not create alternative protections, funding, or new regulatory requirements for the species.
• Will likely prompt reactions from conservation groups, fisheries interests, and state/local water managers.

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