(Reuters) -The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed four new rules that would roll back Biden-era regulations that strengthened protections for endangered species.

The move is aligned with President Donald Trump’s effort to unwind what he says are burdensome federal regulations for businesses. Conservation groups said the changes would jeopardize the survival of threatened species including monarch butterflies and Florida manatees.

The Endangered Species Act is a key regulatory consideration for agencies deciding whether to grant permits for oil and gas, mining, electric transmission and other operations on federal lands and water. Under federal law, agencies are required to evaluate the environmental impact of proposed industry operations that could threaten endangered species.

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