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Proposed Rule Will Alter How the National Environmental
Policy Act Applies to Our Oceans;
Could Create a Bad Precedent, Stifle Public Participation

Groups to Urge Bush Administration to "Throw It Back" and Start Over

WASHINGTON— On Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m. EDT, conservationists will host a tele-press briefing exposing the Bush administration's plans to undercut NEPA, the country's preeminent environmental law. On this call, speakers from prominent national conservation organizations will provide diverse perspectives on how this proposed rule will directly impact valuable natural resources, limit public participation during the environmental review process and establish a bad precedent affecting the application of NEPA to all aspects of the environment.

WHO:
* Andrea Treece - senior attorney, oceans program, Center for Biological Diversity
* Steve Kress - director, seabirds program, Audubon
* Caitlin Hills - director, national forest program, American Lands Alliance
* Tony DeFalco - director, regional operations, Marine Fish Conservation Network (moderator)

WHAT:
Tele-press conference call to discuss the Bush administration's NEPA proposal, why it needs to be thrown back and how it can create a bad precedent for federal agencies

WHEN:
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. EDT

CALL INFO:
Number - 800.247.5110
Password - NEPA rule

CONTACT:
Tony DeFalco, 503.234.3505

This call is for credentialed press only. The call will be recorded and posted as an mp3 to www.audubon.org and www.biologicaldiversity.org approximately three hours after the call ends.