To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Bill 117 hr 5733, also known as the "Critical Habitat Designation Codification Act," aims to codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The ESA is a federal law that aims to protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

The bill seeks to make the process of designating critical habitat more transparent and consistent by requiring the USFWS to follow specific criteria when designating critical habitat for endangered species. This includes considering economic impacts, public input, and the best available scientific data.

By codifying the final rule of the USFWS, the bill aims to provide clarity and certainty to stakeholders, including landowners, developers, and conservationists, regarding the designation of critical habitat. This could help streamline the process of designating critical habitat and potentially reduce conflicts and litigation related to critical habitat designations. Overall, the Critical Habitat Designation Codification Act seeks to balance the protection of endangered species with the needs of landowners and developers, while also ensuring that critical habitat designations are based on sound science and public input.