Comment from Ecological Restoration Business Association

Summary: The Ecological Restoration Business Association (ERBA), a national trade association, supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform efforts to modernize and streamline Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations. They advocate for increased permittee flexibility, specifically recommending the use of offsite offsets, clearer species-specific standards, and more efficient processes for Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) to improve conservation outcomes and reduce project delays.