This letter is being provided on behalf of US Golden Eagle Farms LP (Golden Eagle Farms) to provide an Endangered Species Act (ESA) effect determination rationale for the Golden Eagle Farms Property Drainage Modifications Restoration …
Section 7: Types of Endangered Species Act ... - NOAA Fisheries
Some examples of when a “no effect” determination is appropriate are: No listed species or critical habitat occur anywhere, or at any time, in the action area (i.e., not just within the immediate project footprint but also outside the immediate area involved in the action).
1. No effect – the appropriate determination when a project, as proposed, is anticipated to have no effects to listed species or designated critical habitat.
Exhibit 3-3 Example of a no effect response 3-14 Exhibit 3-4 Example of a concurrence letter 3-15 Exhibit 3-5 Example of a concurrence letter on a 3-17 beneficial effect Exhibit 3-6 Example of a nonconcurrence letter 3-18 Exhibit 4-1 Example of a letter sent to inform 4-8 action agencies that the Service has received a complete initiation package
Aug 10, 2006 · A ‘no effect’ conclusion would be appropriate if the proposed action – or other activities that are caused by the proposed action – would have no consequences to listed species or critical habitat.
Consultation Process - NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries does not consult when a No Effect Determination has been made by the Action Agency. If a Federal action will not have any positive or negative effects upon any listed species or designated critical habitat, then a “no effect” determination is appropriate.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires documentation of compliance with the minimum ESA requirements for Conditional Letters of Map Change (CLOMCs).
Section 7: Consultation Technical Guidance in the Greater …
Successful Examples of Incoming Consultation Letters. Dredging - North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat Example (PDF, 25 pages) Aquaculture Example (PDF, 23 pages) Pile Driving/Dredging - Atlantic Sturgeon and North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat Example (PDF, 41 pages)
If new construction, does construction add new impervious surfaces to a previously developed parcel and meet all of the following criteria: does not remove trees or streamside/riparian vegetation; complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations; discharges treated stormwater to non- salmonid-bearing stream within the ...
Midwest Region Headquarters - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
If no listed or proposed species will be exposed to stressors caused by the action, a ‘no effect’ conclusion may be appropriate – be sure to separately assess effects to critical habitat, if any overlaps with the action area (see B2). See this example of a "no effect" document.