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How to fill out INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT

1. Begin by identifying the project or action that may impact listed species or critical habitat.
2. Gather relevant information about the listed species and critical habitats in the project area.
3. Complete the consultation form, detailing your project description, location, and potential impacts.
4. Identify any measures that you will implement to avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential impacts.
5. Submit the completed form to the appropriate regulatory agency for review.
6. Maintain communication with the agency in case further information or clarification is needed.

Who needs INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

1. Federal agencies undertaking actions that may impact listed species or critical habitat.
2. State and local agencies seeking to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act.
3. Project proponents who want to proactively address potential impacts to listed species in their proposals.

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What is an ESA consultation?

Under the Endangered Species Act, federal agencies must consult with us when any project or action they take might affect an ESA-listed marine species or designated critical habitat.

What is the ESA Section 7 emergency consultation?

Section 7(a)(2) states that “[e]ach Federal action agency shall, in consultation with the Secretary, insure that any action they authorize, fund, or carry out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat.”

What are the 5 factors of ESA?

When evaluating a species for listing, the FWS considers fve factors: 1) damage to, or destruction of, a species' habitat; 2) overutilization of the species for commercial, recreational, scientifc, or educational purposes; 3) disease or predation; 4) inadequacy of existing protection; and 5) other natural or manmade

What is the ESA emergency consultation?

The ESA provides for emergency consultation using alternate procedures that expedite communication and allow responding agencies to incorporate endangered species concerns into the emergency response to minimize adverse effects on listed species.

What is the ESA regulation on consultations in emergencies?

The ESA provides for emergency consultation using alternate procedures that expedite communication and allow responding agencies to incorporate endangered species concerns into the emergency response to minimize adverse effects on listed species.

What is the ESA emergency listing?

The emergency listing is temporary for 240 days, during which time the Service evaluates the species under standard listing protocols. Emergency-listed endangered species are afforded all the protections afforded by the ESA.

What is the Section 7 consultation process?

Section 7 consultation is a multistep process generally used to evaluate the effects of agency actions on listed species and critical habitat and to consider alternatives to minimize those effects, as needed.

What is an informal consultation with the FWS?

Informal consultation is defined within the ESA regulations (50 CFR 402.02) as a “process that includes all discussions, correspondence, etc., between the Service and the Federal agency or the designated non-Federal representative prior to formal consultation, if required.” Informal consultation with the USFWS and/or

What is a critical habitat under the ESA?

Critical habitat is the specific areas within the geographic area, occupied by the species at the time it was listed, that contain the physical or biological features that are essential to the conservation of endangered and threatened species and that may need special management or protection.

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What is INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

Informal ESA consultation refers to a non-binding process in which federal agencies consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service to evaluate the potential impacts of their actions on listed species and critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Who is required to file INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

Federal agencies involved in actions that may affect listed species or critical habitats are required to file for informal ESA consultation.

How to fill out INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

To fill out an informal ESA consultation, agencies should provide information on the proposed action, the species and habitats potentially affected, the assessment of effects, and any measures taken to avoid or mitigate impacts.

What is the purpose of INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

The purpose of informal ESA consultation is to ensure that federal actions do not jeopardize the continued existence of listed species or destroy or adversely modify their critical habitats, while facilitating effective coordination between agencies.

What information must be reported on INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION FOR IMPACTS TO LISTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT?

The report must include details of the proposed action, affected listed species and critical habitats, relevant data regarding the species' status, anticipated effects of the action, and any conservation measures proposed.