And then there's the issue of lead in the paint. Chances cannot be taken. The rock was probably originally painted BEFORE the EPA banned lead paint. The entire area must be treated as if it has been contaminated by large amounts of lead. A complete containment structure will need to be built around the rock, and ALL traces of paint removed from it using environmentally neutral methods.
One hundred percent recapture of all pf the paint removed will be required, with strict record-keeping and chains of custody maintained. Permits will be needed in order to transport the potentially toxic waste-paint over the highways to a hazardous waste landfill where a separate permit will be required to dispose of the materials.
Finally, extensive study of the endangered beetle will need to be performed to ensure that long-term exposure to the potential lead in the paint has not had any long-term detrimental health benefits on the poor defenseless insect.
It will be YEARS before anyone will be allowed to move that rock.
...health BENEFITS?
Sheesh... “... health effects”.
Sorry.
Do you suppose the justice department could sue Perry on behalf of the beetle?