I believe the ESA should: a…

I believe the ESA should:
a. Maintain its science-based listing process and not allow possibility of minister discretion at listing.
b. Maintain mandatory habitat protection (no minister discretion). Delaying or removing habitat protection will allow irreparable damage to species that need protection ASAP, esp. those with long generation times.
C. Maintain on-the-ground overall benefit reqs for affected species, instead of allowing payment into general "conservation fund". Paying into this type of fund will redirect effort away from most vulnerable species and habitats.

Please note: I am opposed to “removing red tape” at all costs. Protecting Biodiversity is a more important goal.