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The following links will take you to practical references and tools that will help you to understand and develop Biological Assessments (BAs) under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). If you have other links or materials that would be valuable to include in this library please
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Contents
This page contains the following sections:
Introduction to ESA and Section 7
General BA Resources
Key Resources for Species, Habitat, and Background Information
Role of FHWA in the Consultation Process
Example Biological Opinions (BO)
Laws and Regulations
Common BA Topics
1. Introduction to ESA and Section 7
ESA Background and History
ESA Consultation Process Overview
Joint USFWS and NMFS Section 7 Consultation Handbook
Video Introduction to ESA on the "Federal Aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies" Website
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2. General BA Resources
Endangered and Threatened Species under USFWS jurisdiction
(search by state)
Endangered and Threatened Species under NMFS jurisdiction
USFWS Recovery Plans
NOAA Fisheries Recovery Plans
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3. Key Resources for Species, Habitat, and Background Information
The following key resources are national sites for acquiring species, habitat and background information and are particularly helpful for preparing accurate and effective BA documents. If you are aware of other such sites please
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.
USFWS Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
USFWS Information Planning and Conservation System (IPaC)
USFWS Transportation Planning
NOAA Fisheries Critical Habitat Maps
NOAA Fisheries Endangered Species Information
Main Page
Species
NOAA Fisheries Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
FHWA National BA Template
FHWA National BA Template Instructions
USEPA NEPAssist
NatureServe Explorer
StreamNet
- Fish data for the Northwest
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4. Role of FHWA in the Consultation Process
FHWA Water, Wetlands and Wildlife Program Overview
FHWA Memo Regarding Joint Agency Agreement On ESA's Formal Consultation Process
Chart of FHWA Roles and Responsibilities
Formal Consultation Process
Example Letter by the Action Agency for Request of Formal Consultation with the Services
Federal-aid Highway Program Policy & Guidance Center
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5. Example Biological Opinions (BO)
USFWS:
Pacific Regional Office
Idaho Office
Southwest Regional Office
New Mexico Field Office
Arizona Field Office
Midwest Regional Office
Indiana Bat
Southeast Regional Office
South Florida Office
Northeast Regional Office
New England Field Office
NOAA Fisheries:
Greater Atlantic Region
Southeast Regional Office
Alaska Regional Office
West Coast Region
Pacific Islands Region
NOAA Public Consultation Tracking System
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6. Laws and Regulations
Preamble
Full Text of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
Full Text of Part 402 -- Interagency Cooperation -- Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act
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7. Common BA Topics
Noise:
CalTrans Bird Bioacoustics Information
CalTrans Fisheries Bioacoustics
FHWA Traffic Noise Information
Stormwater:
FHWA Stormwater Management Resources and Guidance
EPA NPDES Permit Stormwater Program Information
Migratory Birds:
USFWS Guide to the Laws and Treaties of the United States for Protecting Migratory Birds
USFWS Bald and Golden Eagles:
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Step-by-Step Guidance to Avoid Disturbing Bald Eagles
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH):
Essential Fish Habitat Overview
Habitat Locator
Essential Fish Habitat Consultations
Preparing Essential Fish Habitat Assessments
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For questions or feedback on this subject, please contact
Dan Buford
at 202-366-8168.
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