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S7(a)(2) Process

S7(a)(2) Technical Assistance

Biological Assessment Guidance

S7 Consultation Handbook
Endangered Species
Section 7 Consultation

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

 

Section 7(a)(2) Consultation - An explanation of the consultation

process

 

Section 7(a)(2) Technical Assistance - Provides Section 7 consultation guidance for Federal agencies and their applicants (i.e., project proponents). This information is provided to allow project proponents to fulfill their Section 7(a)(2) obligations without having, if they choose, to contact our Field Offices.

 

Guidance for Preparing a Biological Assessment

 

Section 7 Consultation Handbook

 

Section 7 Information on the FWS National Site

 

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