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This document provides a detailed biological opinion from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed removal of Harms Mill Dam on the Elk River in Tennessee. It assesses the potential effects on various federally endangered species, particularly the boulder darter and several types of endangered mussels, in relation to the Endangered Species Act.
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Begin by collecting all relevant data about the species in question.
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Review the current status of the species and its habitat.
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Federal agencies involved in project approvals that may affect listed species.
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A biological opinion is a document that outlines the effects of a proposed action on endangered species and their habitats, as required under the Endangered Species Act.
Federal agencies must file a biological opinion when their actions may affect listed species or their critical habitats.
To fill out a biological opinion, agencies should assess the proposed action, evaluate potential impacts on endangered species, gather supporting data, and document their findings in the defined format.
The purpose of a biological opinion is to ensure that federal actions do not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or their habitats.
Information that must be reported includes the action being evaluated, the species affected, the evaluation of impacts, and any reasonable and prudent alternatives.
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