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FAST-41 Missed Date:Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS): FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action)

Submitted by Anonymous on

Agency Milestone Date of 05/05/2023 for FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days  The lead action agency, BOEM, requested to change these milestone dates, because BOEM anticipates submitting a revised BA and response to agency comments on April 17, 2023.  This submission date may not provide the USFWS sufficient time to review and deem the consultation package is complete by the previous ESA consultation conclusion date which was May 5, 2023.  BOEM and USFWS had a call on March 28, 2023 to discuss and both agencies agreed to a new schedule.  Subsequently,  on May  22, 2023, BOEM, the applicant, and the USFWS agreed to extend the second milestone from  6/13/23 to 7/19/23, and the final milestone from 10/26/23 to 12/1/23 because the USFWS needs additional time review the consultation package and provide comments to BOWM before the consultation package can be deemed complete.  

Action
Project Name:
Atlantic Shores South
Responsible Agency:
Fish and Wildlife Service
Agency Status: Cooperating under FAST-41
Cooperating under NEPA
Status:
In Progress
POC Name:
Eric Schrading
POC Title:
Field Supervisor
POC Email:
eric_schrading@fws.gov

Description:

The consultation will evaluate the effects of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project on federally listed species.

Milestones:

ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for September 2023:
    Milestone Completed on July 19, 2023
  • Monthly Status Report for August 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for July 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for June 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM is undertaking a comprehensive review of the permitting timetable for this project with the cooperating agencies and project sponsor. The review encompasses all NEPA and associated agency actions and milestone dates for the project, including this action. The review is expected to be completed in early May 2023, which will result in coordination with the FPISC Executive Director.
Alternative Completion Date:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
Alternative Completion Date:


View Action's Modification History

Milestone
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for September 2023:
    Milestone Completed on July 19, 2023
  • Monthly Status Report for August 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for July 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for June 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM is undertaking a comprehensive review of the permitting timetable for this project with the cooperating agencies and project sponsor. The review encompasses all NEPA and associated agency actions and milestone dates for the project, including this action. The review is expected to be completed in early May 2023, which will result in coordination with the FPISC Executive Director.
Current Target Date:
Project

PROJECT WEBSITE: Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind

All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.

In Progress

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS

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ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
12/16/2024

10 out of 10

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED

Renewable Energy Production

SECTOR
Renewable Energy Production

Project Category

CATEGORY
Project Category FAST-41 Covered Projects

Department of the Interior

LEAD AGENCY
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

View FAST-41 Postings by Agencies

Other Agencies with Actions or Authorizations:

Department of the Army

Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory

Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service

Department of the Army

Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Works

Description:

The purpose of the Atlantic Shores South (which includes Project 1 and Project 2 or, collectively, the Projects) is to develop two offshore wind energy generation facilities in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease Area OCSA 0499 to provide clean, renewable energy to the Northeastern U.S. by the mid-to-late 2020s.

Update:

The Executive Director granted a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management request to extend the COP (BOEM), Section 106 (BOEM), Section 408 (USACE) completion dates. The Executive Director determination is posted here.

field_status
Rejected
System Comments
Agency Milestone Date of 05/05/2023 for FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Previous Action Status
Planned
New Action Status
Planned
Missed Date Process
Yes
Missed Date Triggered by Extension
No
Agency Notified Date
New Milestone
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for September 2023:
    Milestone Completed on July 19, 2023
  • Monthly Status Report for August 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for July 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Monthly Status Report for June 2023:
    The milestone for FWS determination for the ESA consultation package is on track for meeting the July 19 milestone.
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM is undertaking a comprehensive review of the permitting timetable for this project with the cooperating agencies and project sponsor. The review encompasses all NEPA and associated agency actions and milestone dates for the project, including this action. The review is expected to be completed in early May 2023, which will result in coordination with the FPISC Executive Director.
Current Target Date:
Response Date
Reporting Agency
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management