Issues Non-warranted greater sage-grouse listing announced. This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its long awaited decision that it would not list the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The announcement was first made by Secretary [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Political Affairs Dan Naatz issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to not list the Greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species [...]
Issues IPAA and API submit comments on proposed revisions to ESA petition process. Today, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) filed comments on the proposed revisions to the regulations for petitions under the [...]
Issues 5th Circuit rejects theory of unintentional take under Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Fifth Circuit recently rejected the United States' theory of unintentional take under the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, reversing a Citgo Petroleum Corporation’s conviction related to [...]
Issues IPAA co-submits petition to delist the American burying beetle. This week, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) co-signed a petition requesting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delist the American burying beetle from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). [...]
Issues IPAA highlights state role in sage-grouse conservation. In advance of the late September listing deadline for the greater sage-grouse, IPAA President Barry Russell was featured in the Salt Lake Tribune this month, highlighting the key role of states in [...]
The greater sage-grouse is a large, ground-dwelling bird with round wings and distinct pointed tail feathers. The birds can be up to 30 inches long and two feet tall and can weigh between two and seven pounds. The greater sage-grouse [...]
IPAA President writes in the Salt Lake Tribune: "The western economy is uniquely tied to industries that rely on the use and conservation of land for jobs, revenue and prosperity. From ranchers to energy producers, stakeholders have worked together with [...]