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Permitting Action Modification History

Complete
FWS concluded ESA Consultation ahead of schedule due to the completeness of the consultation package provided by NTIA.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-25-2025 07-25-2025 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 08-22-2025 08-14-2025 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 12-15-2025 09-18-2025 --- Yes
In Progress
USFWS provided a letter on August 14, 2025, confirming receipt of a complete consultation package to initiate Section 7 consultation. 
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-25-2025 07-25-2025 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 08-22-2025 08-14-2025 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 12-15-2025 12-15-2025 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-25-2025 07-25-2025 --- Yes
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 08-22-2025 08-22-2025 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 12-15-2025 12-15-2025 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-25-2025 07-25-2025 --- No
FWS determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Informal (Agency Action) 08-22-2025 08-22-2025 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 12-15-2025 12-15-2025 --- No