| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Habitat conservation plans | Agriculture | Plans prepared under the Endangered Species Act, by nonfederal parties wishing to obtain permits for incidental taking of threatened and endangered species. The number of HCPs has expanded enough in the last 5 years that there are concerns over cost, effectiveness, contributions to recovery, monitoring, and other issues. (HCPs). (references) | |
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