Course Code | BLM-TC-1730-36/FWS-CSP3114 |
Course Title | Endangered Species Act of 1973 - Overview |
Description | There is no charge to take this class. This course provides a thorough overview of the various sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in a computer-based format. An assessment is administered after each module. A overall score of 80% must be achieved in order to successfully complete this course. Note: This course is a prerequisite for: BLM (NTC) Course 1730-30 - T&E Management and Consultation.
FWS (NCTC) Courses:
- CSP3115 - Endangered Species Listing and Candidate Assessment
- CSP3116 - Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species
- CSP3117 - Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered Species
- CSP3173 - Endangered Species Recovery Planning and Implementation
This course: - identifies the differences between laws, regulations and statutes.
- explains the steps in the petition and listing process.
- describes important ESA related definitions.
- identifies the values and benefits of conserving T&E species and their ecosystems.
- identifies the required components of a biological assessment and a biological opinion needed to comply with Section 7 of the ESA.
- describes Critical Habitat.
- outlines the Habitat Conservation Plans and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances processes.
- identifies responsibilities for implementing Fish and Wildlife Service recovery plans.
- identifies prohibited acts and penalties for non-compliance with ESA.
- describes exceptions to prohibited acts.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: - Describe the contents of the major sections of the ESA
- Define major terms identified in the ESA
- Describe the petition and listing process
- Identify the steps to be taken for compliance with Section 7 of the ESA.
- Identify the background, application, and procedural requirements of the Habitat Conservation Planning and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances processes.
- Describe ESA related prohibited acts and exceptions.
- Describe penalties associated with ESA-related violations
Target Audience: Wildlife and fisheries biologists; botanists; natural resource specialists; managers; others that require a basic awareness of the Endangered Species Act Keyword: 1730-36, FWS-CSP3114 |
Delivery Method | Online Self Study |
Non-FWS Fee | $0.00 |
Instructional Hours | 5 |
Credits/CEUs | 0.0 |
Course Content Contact | Lori Young-BLM (602) 906-5640/Frank Muth-FWS (304) 876-7471; ; |
Curriculum Category | Policy and Planning |
Registration Link | Register |
DOI LEARN Course Type | OLT |
Extracted from DOI LEARN on | 8/29/2016 3:30:21 AM |