The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed its review of eight decisions made under the Endangered Species Act that may have been inappropriately influenced by the former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Julie MacDonald, and will take action to revise seven of the eight decisions.

November 23, 2007 U.S. Fish and Widlife Service Letter to Congressman Rahall (pdf)

News Release, July 20, 2007
Q's and A's

For additional information on decisions under review, please see the following documents.

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Director Hall's memorandum on using science in making recommendations and decisions for Endangered Species Act actions

Feb 7, 2006 email correspondence from Director Hall to meeting participants to confirm discussion on use of science

Memo from Deputy Secretary Scarlett to Director Hall requesting review of decisions

Memorandums from the Regional Directors responding to Director Hall's request for review:

Region 1
CNO
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7

Memorandum from Service Director H. Dale Hall to Deputy Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett with recommendations of decisions to review

Email from Deputy Secretary Scarlett in response to Hall's memo

July 19 Memo from R1 to Director clarifying their submission

July 20 Memo from Director to Deputy Secretary Scarlett advising her of the Region 1 clarification