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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Section 305 Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Consultation

Project Name:
Commonwealth LNG Project
Responsible Agency:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Status: Cooperating under NEPA
Status:
Complete
POC Name:
January Murray
POC Email:
january.murray@noaa.gov
Action Outcome:
One or more EFH conservation recommendations are issued

Milestones:

EFH Consultation Request Submitted – EFH Assessment (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Milestone Details

This reflects the anticipated date of receipt of initial EFH Assessment from the action agency. EFH consultation request expected concurrent with the lead agency’s issuance of DEIS and identification of the preferred alternative. Meeting this milestone target date is contingent upon NMFS receiving an EFH Assessment from the action agency by the date provided.

NOAA determines EFH Assessment is Complete (Agency Action)
  • 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: 03/31/2022
Completed Date:
Milestone Details

The target completion date is anticipated 60 days following the lead agency’s issuance of DEIS. EFH consultation initiation is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information to initiate EFH consultation. Meeting this milestone target date is contingent upon NMFS receiving a complete EFH Assessment from the action agency by the date provided.

NOAA Issues any EFH Conservation Recommendations (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Milestone Details

Issuance of EFH Conservation Recommendations is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information, including a complete EFH Assessment, to initiate EFH consultation.