H.R. 2530, The Endangered Species Compliance and Transparency Act of 2007

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H.R. 2530 would better inform consumers regarding costs associated with compliance for protecting endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Detailed Summary

Endangered Species Compliance and Transparency Act of 2007 - Requires the Administrators of the Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern Power Administration to provide: (1) estimates of each customer's share of each Administration's direct and indirect costs for compliance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in monthly billing statements; and (2) an annual report estimating such costs (on a project-by-project basis for the Western Area Power Administration and on a system-wide basis for the other Administrations) to the House Committee on Resources and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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