Behind the shadows: Interests, influence, and the U.S. fish andwildlife service

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Abstract

This article analyzes the influence of interest groups on the pre-proposal stage of the administrative rulemaking process. Kingdon's (1984, 2003) multiple streams model is used as a descriptive framework to structure an examination of interview data collected for three natural resource cases: (a) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) critical habitat designation for Nebraska's Salt Creek Tiger Beetle; (b) the USFWS critical habitat designation for Utah/Arizona Shivwits and Holmgren Milk Vetches; and (c) the USFWS delisting of the Northern Rocky Gray Wolf population from the endangered species list. The analysis provides support to argue that interest groups are using particular tactics that reflect Kingdon-like elements to influence the pre-proposal stage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-14
Number of pages14
JournalHuman Dimensions of Wildlife
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Federal rulemaking
  • Kingdon's multiple streams model
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking
  • Organized interest groups
  • Pre-proposal stage
  • U.S. fish and wildlife service

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nature and Landscape Conservation
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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