The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office has published the following items in the Federal Register for the public to review and submit comments to the Service. Comments can be submitted through Regulations.gov or by following additional instructions provided in the Federal Register notice.
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| Draft EA and Draft HCP for Aramis Solar Project | The Service is accepting comments on a draft environmental assessment and draft habitat conservation plan (HCP) for the Aramis Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project in Alameda County, California. The draft HCP covers activities associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommission or repowering of a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic power-generating facility and a 5-acre battery storage system. The 851-acre plan area includes a 398-acre project area where ground disturbance will occur and a 453-acre mitigation area to be preserved in perpetuity. | February 16, 2024 | Federal Register Notice Comment Here: The draft HCP and draft Environmental Assessment will be available on the date of publication at regulations.gov by searching for Docket Number FWS-R8-ES-2023-0055. |
| Proposal to list Western spadefoot | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the western spadefoot (Spea hammondii) is comprised of two genetically and geographically distinct population segments and is seeking public comment on its proposal to list both distinct population segments (DPS) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). | February 5, 2024 | Federal Register Notice Comment Here: The proposal and information on how to submit comments can be found on www.regulations.gov by searching under docket number FWS–R8–ES–2023–0095-0001. |
