LB590

Nebraska LB590 proposes a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program for incidental taking of threatened or endangered species habitat.

Nebraska LB590 aims to establish a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program to compensate for the incidental taking of threatened or endangered species habitat. The program would allow the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with state or local agencies or private parties for habitat restoration and preservation. It seeks to streamline the permitting process, minimize delays, and decrease the burden on permit applicants. The bill also provides for payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes lost by the county.