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Permitting Action Modification History

Complete
Letter of Concurrence was signed by the Field Supervisor on May 20.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 02-15-2024 03-25-2024 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 12-01-2023 04-10-2024 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 06-29-2024 05-20-2024 --- Yes
In Progress
After reviewing the ESA consultation package, FWS has determined only informal consultation is required. 
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 02-15-2024 03-25-2024 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 12-01-2023 04-10-2024 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 06-29-2024 08-15-2024 --- No
Planned
Through assistance from FWS New Mexico ES, the BA was submitted on 3/25/24, ahead of the milestone 4/1/24. 
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 02-15-2024 03-25-2024 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 04-30-2024 07-01-2024 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 06-29-2024 08-15-2024 --- No
Planned
NTIA is requesting to modify the permitting timetable to allow the Project Sponsor to conduct additional surveys to support development of the ESA biological assessment and more refined details regarding the proposed route alignment. Additional time is also needed to conduct further coordination between the Project Sponsor and Tribes regarding alignment of the proposed route and protection of important resources.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 02-15-2024 04-01-2024 --- No
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 04-30-2024 07-01-2024 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 06-29-2024 08-15-2024 --- No
Planned
As a formality, FWS asked for the ESA consultation to be shown as formal. NTIA originally assumed informal since due to trenchless technology and minimally invasive construction methodologies. FWS asked to change their consultation to show a Biological Opinion issued 6/29/24.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 02-15-2024 02-15-2024 --- No
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 04-30-2024 04-30-2024 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 06-29-2024 06-29-2024 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 11-01-2023 11-01-2023 --- No
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 12-01-2023 12-01-2023 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 12-31-2023 12-31-2023 --- No