S.Amdt. 2904

SA 2904. Mr. HATCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 2875 proposed by Mr. Reid (for Mr. Tester) to the bill S.
3525, to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting,
fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie
on the table; as follows:

At the end of the bill, add the following:

TITLE III--ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES

SEC. 301. REMOVAL OF GRAY WOLF IN THE STATE OF UTAH FROM THE
LIST OF ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Gray wolf.--The term ``gray wolf'' means any taxonomic
group traditionally associated with the gray wolf, including
Canus lupus baileyi, regardless of specific taxonomy of any
particular gray wolf variety as a species, subspecies, or
other designation.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' has the meaning
given the term in section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532).
(b) Removal of Gray Wolf in the State of Utah From the List
of Endangered or Threatened Species.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, not later than 60 days after the date
of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate
regulations removing from the list of endangered or
threatened species under section 4(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)) the gray wolf within
the borders of the State of Utah.
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