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

Project Name: Responsible Agency:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Status: Cooperating under FAST-41
Status:
Planned
POC Name:
Steve Giordano
POC Title:
SE Ecosystem Restoration & Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Description:

Target completion for the decision to close EFH consultation and proceed or to elevate remaining issues to HQ level for resolution is within 10 days of receipt of the unsigned Record of Decision.

Milestones:

EFH Consultation Request Submitted – EFH Assessment (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)
    - Current Target Date: 11/07/2025
Current Target Date:
NOAA determines EFH Assessment is Complete (Agency Action)
Current Target Date:
NOAA Issues any EFH Conservation Recommendations (Agency Action)
Current Target Date: