Brian Nesvik
29:41 - 30:21
“The FY27 budget proposes an increase of $5.1 million for ESA Section 7 consultations for energy projects. With this funding, the service will be able to accelerate the review of priority energy projects, and we anticipate being able to reduce consultation timeframes from 30 to 14 days. The budget also reflects a commitment to the recovery of listed species. We are requesting a $2.6 million increase for work to support the development of recovery plans, 5-year status reviews, and rulemakings.”
- Speaker
- Brian Nesvik
- Timestamp
- 29:41 – 30:21
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Alaska
- Captured at
- June 10, 2026
From the transcript
In line with President Trump's leadership, the service's budget reflects a proactive approach to unleashing American energy dominance through effective and efficient implementation of the Endangered Species Act. The FY27 budget proposes an increase of $5.1 million for ESA Section 7 consultations for energy projects. With this funding, the service will be able to accelerate the review of priority energy projects, and we anticipate being able to reduce consultation timeframes from 30 to 14 days. The budget also reflects a commitment to the recovery of listed species. We are requesting a $2.6 million increase for work to support the development of recovery plans, 5-year status reviews, and rulemakings.
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