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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002

A federal judge has approved an agreement between the federal government and a homebuilders association that dissolves critical habitats for 19 species of salmon.

The settlement was made so the National Marine Fisheries Service could study the issue further and address economic impacts. The review will take two years.

The National Association of Home Builders says habitat designations are too strict.

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Salmon habitat designations are dissolved pending study of economics (AP 5/8)

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