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Permitting Action Modification History

Complete
NOAA/NMFS signed the Biological Opinion 3 days ahead of schedule.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-14-2025 07-14-2025 --- Yes
NOAA determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 07-21-2025 07-17-2025 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 11-03-2025 10-31-2025 --- Yes
In Progress
ESA consultation package determined complete earlier than scheduled.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-14-2025 07-14-2025 --- Yes
NOAA determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 07-21-2025 07-17-2025 --- Yes
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 11-03-2025 11-03-2025 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-14-2025 07-14-2025 --- Yes
NOAA determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 07-21-2025 07-21-2025 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 11-03-2025 11-03-2025 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) 07-14-2025 07-14-2025 --- No
NOAA determines ESA Consultation Package is Complete - Formal (Agency Action) 07-21-2025 07-21-2025 --- No
ESA Consultation Concludes (Agency Action) 11-03-2025 11-03-2025 --- No