Original Target Date Data Entry Effort
Description:
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with NOAA Fisheries when any project or action they take might affect an ESA-listed species under NOAA Fisheries’ jurisdiction, or might affect such species’ critical habitat. The proposed action may affect these resources; therefore, Section 7 consultation is required.
Milestones:
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
:
Official Notice of Availability of a Draft EIS published in the Federal Register (FR) beginning both the public comment period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 06/10/2022 -
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
:
Official Notice of Availability of a Draft EIS published in the Federal Register (FR) beginning both the public comment period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 06/10/2022
This target timeline is dependent on receipt of a consultation request from USACE, consisting of a Biological Assessment, concurrent with the release of the Draft EIS.
The final completion date is contingent upon NOAA Fisheries receiving sufficient information that NOAA Fisheries determines adequate to initiate ESA consultation. The target completion date is 135 days following the consultation initiation date.
The final completion date is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information that NMFS deems adequate to initiate the ESA consultation.
The final completion date is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information that NMFS deems adequate to initiate the ESA consultation.
PROJECT WEBSITE: USACE website for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Channel Deepening EIS Pr…
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
07/17/2024
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Ports and Waterways
CATEGORY
Project Category
FAST-41 Covered Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory
View FAST-41 Postings by Agencies
Other Agencies with Actions or Authorizations:
Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Works
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Description:
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a channel with the capability to accommodate the transit of fully laden Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from multiple locations on Harbor Island, TX and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Department of the Army permit application submitted by the project sponsor to USACE, the FAST-41 Initiation Notice, public notices, and other significant supporting documents for the environmental review process can be found on the USACE Galveston District website here.
Update:
The Executive Director granted a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers request to extend the Section 106 Review completion date on June 14, 2022. The Executive Director determination is posted here.
The Executive Director granted a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers second request to extend the Section 106 Review completion date on September 15, 2022. The Executive Director determination is posted here.
The final completion date is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information that NMFS deems adequate to initiate the ESA consultation.
The final completion date is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information that NMFS deems adequate to initiate the ESA consultation.
Original Target Date: 04/01/2022
Milestone: ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action)
Requested extensions greater than 30 days for this Action are shown below:
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) extended by 289
From: 01/15/2023
To: 01/15/2023