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Show L nn Government may declare Sunday, November 17, 2002, THE DAILY HERALD, (www.HarkTheHeraU.com), Provo, Utah Page A13 m - of islands as 'critical habitat' one-fift- h play out, including its trigger on additional state regulation and its potential to By RITA BEAMISH Associated Press Writer - HONOLULU In the nation's most sweeping effort yet to keep species from disappearing forever, the federal government h may declare more than of Hawaii as "critical habitat" for 255 endangered plants and two insects. n They include such creatures as Blackburn's sphynx moth and the Kauai cave wolf spider, as well as the Aupaka violet the ultimate in shrinking violets, with only nine plants known to be left on the planet. In this island state with more unique and endangered species than any other, nature's rare organisms do get respect, but many landowners, hunters and inhibit conservation, is creating a fierce debate. Landowners across the islands are pleading their Case and raising fears with Fish and Wildlife as it evaluates the economic impacts. "I know we're going to be sued no matter what we do," said Paul Henson, the agency's Hawaii field supervisor. "My goal is to build a good scientific record so when a judge hears the case, he or she will say, Toil did it right, and you win.' " The controversy stems from an Earthjustice lawsuit that led to a 1998 U.S. District Court order. It directed Fish and Wildlife to designate the habitat in accordance with the Endangered Species Act. Ranging from ferns to state-priva- Xl : one-fift- little-know- state officials believe the U.S. ..'.. ' Associated Press photos one-fift- h The critical habitat designation would not lock up Hawaii lands just for con Fish and Wildlife Service is going too far this time. n the nation's most sweeping effort yet to keep species from disappearing, the federal government may declare more than of Hawaii as "critical habitat" for 255 endangered plants and two insects, including the Blackburn's sphynx moth, above. An Aupaka violet, at right, believed to be one of only nine remaining plants of its kind on Earth, is also on the list. In servation. But uncertainty and suspicion about how the federal action would te ' , ' ' i J f 0 ? ,u: ' A 4- i. See HAWAII, A16 1 "XX. - - " Chief inspector Dr. Hans Blix, 74, and his team of experts will determine if Saddam Hussein has chemical and biological weapons and if he is complying with U.N. inspections when jr they return to Iraq. An international law expert,! Blix comes to the job of chief weapons Swedish-bo- I M J venzQIIwireless never stop working for your We i ... inspector with years of experience. Swedish Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Member of U.N. General Assembly uooo j I Sweden's delegation to n Swedish Ministry of Undersecretary Foreign Affairs of State at Ministry for department rteaa-- i Foreign Affairs Member of the Swedish delegation to Conference on Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency in Disarmament Geneva Executive Chairman of the U.N. Monitoring, Verification end Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) n u ft Motorola V60i for only 0 o AP SOURCE: UN. Monitoring Verification and Inspection Commission U.N. inspector Hans Blix will Have big impSct in Iraq By DAFNA LINZER Associated Press Writer UNITED NATIONS -- In a recent speech, Hans Blix told his weapons inspectors exactly how to act in Iraq: Be driving and dynamic, but not angry and aggressive. Show some flexibility but don't be pushed around. He could have been describing himself. The Swede is charged with telling the world whether Iraq has biochemical and logical weapons and is complying with U.N. inspections. His report may not halt the United States' plans for war with Iraq, but it will likely make or break international support for it. He comes to the job with years of experience but mixed reviews. "Extremely prudent, careful and courageous," says U.S. diplomat Richard Gardner, an old friend. Totally Per incompetent," says Ahlmark, Sweden's former deputy prime minister. But for the U.N. Security Council, Blix was the right person at a difficult time. In January 2000, he After$50maNnwiat.$99.99acthatedprjce) New agreement required. One of our hottest selling phones for our lowest price ever. Hurry, offer ends Web Browser & 120102! ay text v. messaging capable Color faceplates sold separately. Voice-Activat- Dialing Weighs only 3.9 oz. See BLIX.A18 2S. I It i. !((.. i sue 'tiV'ji; 1.800.2. 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