Description:
The proposed project may affect pallid sturgeon; however, it cannot be determined at this time whether those impacts would result in a "likely" or "not likely to adversely affect" situation. Further consultation with the Louisiana Ecological Services Office is therefore necessary. The target date for final completion is 135 days after all information (a complete consultation package) is received. Conclusion of ESA consultation is dependent on FWS receiving a complete BA.
Milestones:
Biological Assessment (BA) must be completed. FWS anticipates Lead Agency Consultation request 30 days after Draft EIS public comment period is completed. Target completion is after issuance of Draft EIS and BA.
Target Completion is 135 days after all information is received.