Agency Milestone Date of 07/08/2026 for ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Description:
Pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, USFWS will consult with USACE on any project-related activities that may affect listed species or critical habitat.
Milestones:
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Non-conformance Explanation:Internal coordination among USACE 408 and Regulatory as well as with the Project Sponsor, created a delay in a complete application which was necessary to identify the ESA action area. This delay resulted in a domino effect to subsequent milestones. Informal ESA consultation is anticipated with no change to final completion date until complete ESA submission is determined.
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Non-conformance Explanation:Internal coordination among USACE 408 and Regulatory as well as with the Project Sponsor, created a delay in a complete application which was necessary to identify the ESA action area. This delay resulted in a domino effect to subsequent milestones. Informal ESA consultation is anticipated with no change to final completion date until complete ESA submission is determined.
All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
02/12/2027
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Water Resources
CATEGORY
Project Category
FAST-41 Covered Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Department of War, US Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory
View FAST-41 Postings by Agencies
Other Agencies with Actions or Authorizations:
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Section 408
Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory
Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Works
Description:
The Santee Sioux Tribe proposes the construction of a 41-mile, approximately 10-inch diameter water transmission line, along with necessary infrastructure, to deliver clean and reliable water to the Santee Sioux Nation located in Knox County, Nebraska. By constructing a 41-mile pipeline to interconnect the Santee system with that of Randall Community Water District and their existing surface water supply from Lake Francis Case in South Dakota, the Tribe will eliminate their water emergency and provide an opportunity for the next seven generations to continue to live on their lands provided under Executive Order in 1866.
USDA previously served as the facilitating agency for FAST-41. In February 2026, USACE was deemed the lead agency.
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Non-conformance Explanation:Internal coordination among USACE 408 and Regulatory as well as with the Project Sponsor, created a delay in a complete application which was necessary to identify the ESA action area. This delay resulted in a domino effect to subsequent milestones. Informal ESA consultation is anticipated with no change to final completion date until complete ESA submission is determined.