By Henrico Times |
Feb 5, 2024
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has called for an extension of the comment period for the proposed National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) biological, integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) rule. In a letter addressed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wittman emphasized the importance of allowing sufficient stakeholder input before implementing such a significant change.Wittman expressed his concerns about the current 30-day comment period, stating, “I am concerned that a 30-day comment period woefully recognizes the need to receive public comment from...