Ag Commissioner Joins in Supporting Proposed Rule for the Federal Designation of Critical Habitats

Mississippi agriculture commissioner backs proposed critical habitat rule

JACKSON — Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined more than 100 state and local officials from 27 states in submitting a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supporting proposed changes to how federal critical habitats are designated…

Ag Commissioner Joins in Supporting Proposed Rule for the Federal Designation of Critical Habitats

JACKSON – Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined more than 100 state and local officials representing 27 states in submitting a public comment in support of reforms to the federal procedures for designating critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The comment recommends the United States Department of the Interior and Fish and Wildlife Service finalize their proposed rule, “Endangered and Threate…