"The convening of the 'God Squad' is extremely rare, with only three meetings in the past 50 years, and this sudden announcement has left the public in the dark about its purpose."
"Environmental advocates are baffled by the lack of transparency and the urgency of the meeting, which seems to align with the administration's pattern of behavior regarding environmental protections."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a meeting that could exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from Endangered Species Act requirements. This move would lift protections for endangered species, alarming environmental lawyers. The committee, known as the 'God Squad,' rarely convenes and typically requires extensive prior consultation. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had previously recommended measures to protect Gulf species. A lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Interior Secretary for not following proper procedures before the committee meeting.
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