I think the committee is well aware that critical habitat designations under SARA are well behind schedule. I believe there are only seven action plans in place, given that there are over 300 federally listed species. I think we have to give the implementation with respect to the habitat provisions a D or an F, so I guess that's a dismal failure. Again, that is why we are calling for full implementation so we can evaluate the effectiveness of SARA. When we do have the full implementation and we can see what those habitat designations are and how they work on the ground, then we may be able to speak to some of the other members' concerns about how SARA might or might not be improved.
On April 25th, 2013. See this statement in context.