OFC Files Comments on the Proposed Rule for Critical Habitat for the Polar Bear

Release Date:

01/01/2010

This submission serves as the comments of the Office of Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“Service’s”) proposed rule designating critical habitat for the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in the United States (the “Proposed Rule”) pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”), 16 U.S.C. § 1533. See 74 Fed. Reg. 56058-86 (Oct. 29, 2009).

I appreciate your expressed strong support for the Alaska natural gas transportation project (Project) and the project’s potential to help ensure energy, environmental, and economic security for North America. This is consistent with support for the project by the Administration and findings by the Congress that the project is in the nation’s interest.

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