Description:
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with NOAA Fisheries when any project or action they take might affect an ESA-listed species under NOAA Fisheries’ jurisdiction, or might affect such species’ critical habitat. The proposed action may affect these resources; therefore, Section 7 consultation is required.
Milestones:
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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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: 06/10/2022 -
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: 06/10/2022
This target timeline is dependent on receipt of a consultation request from USACE, consisting of a Biological Assessment, concurrent with the release of the Draft EIS.
The final completion date is contingent upon NOAA Fisheries receiving sufficient information that NOAA Fisheries determines adequate to initiate ESA consultation. The target completion date is 135 days following the consultation initiation date.
The final completion date is contingent upon NMFS receiving sufficient information that NMFS deems adequate to initiate the ESA consultation.