Endangered Species Act: S7 Sample Letters

S7 Step-by-Step Instructions

Species' Distributions

Species' Life Histories

Species Specific S7 Guidance & Conservation Measures

ES Field Office Contacts

Example Documentations
and Letters

Midwest Endangered Species

Endangered Species

Section 7(a)(2) Consultation Process

Example Documentation and Letters

To assist with documenting No Effect determinations and preparing request for concurrence letters, below are links to:

1. An example of a memorandum (PDF) documenting a “No Effect” finding

2. An example of a letter (PDF) requesting concurrence on a "not likely to adversely affect" finding.

3. A template letter (in Microsoft Word) for requesting concurrence with a “not likely to adverse affect” finding