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Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)

Project Name: Responsible Agency:
Fish and Wildlife Service
Agency Status: Cooperating under FAST-41
Cooperating under NEPA
Status:
Complete
POC Name:
Eric Schrading
POC Title:
Field Supervisor
Action Outcome:
Biological opinion issued

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: