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~ and must be abandoned. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed in principle and thus will phase out this approach. The Ruedi section 7 will therefore examine several new approaches that will certainly influence future section 7's. Thus, close scrutiny is required. The net result to date is that the states will have an opportunity to review and comment on the Ruedi biological opinion in late May and prior to final approval. . The third concern expressed relates to the existing so-called "Recovery Plans." These plans as they stand are inadequate as recovery plans because they state only the objective and do not provide for any implementation. This is just not acceptable. The fourth concern expressed revolved around the substance of various alternatives being proposed. There will be major obstacles to overcome in order to implement some of the considered alternatives. Finally, the Coordinating Committee and its endeavors must be concluded. Discussion revolved around what documents are required of the committee. The question, Should a proposed recovery plan be prepared?, was also raised. Colorado indicated that Mr. Getches and staff were writing some documents for presentation at the next Coordinating Committee . meeting and will also present the same to the Board at its June meeting. Mr. McDonald noted that the environmental groups are beginning to take an active role in the process by raising their major concerns in a letter to David Getches. Mr. Getches is replying ,to. that letter, copy of which will be distributed to the Board. In conclusion of the discussion, Mr. McDonald indicated that this item would be considered further at the June meeting. c. Reauthorization of Endanqered Species Act (Appendix D). Mr. McDonald stated that bills reauthorizing the Endangered Species Act for periodS of four to five years have been introduced in the House (H. R. 1027) and the Senate (S. 725), respectively. Neither bill proposes substantive amendments to the Act. Hearings were held in the House in mid-March and in the Senate on April 16 and 18. Indications are that both the House and Senate sUbcommittees of jurisdiction will seek to mark-up their respective bills during May. At its March meeting, the Board outlined its position on the reauthorization of the Act and directed Mr. McDonald to submit testimony on its behalf at any congressional hearings. Five elements comprised the Board's position: . -6-