Exactly how much notice is…

Exactly how much notice is the public entitled to? These are scientific decisions based on careful evidence reviewed by experts. The fact that a species is endangered and is in need of protection is not impacted by how the public or businesses feel about it. Any "costly impacts" are a small consequence compared to the massive decline or extinction many of these species face. Economic profit should NOT take precedence over maintaining biodiversity; in fact, the economy depends on biodiversity. The "barriers to economic development" are there to stop harmful activities from destroying these listed species & the habitats they depend on. Reducing the scope of this bill, which in reality should be expanded to have stricter protections, would be an ecological tragedy, and it's shameful that this government possesses such a clear lack of concern for the environment.