Stream Crossing Programmatic Biological Opinion and Transmittal Letter

Stream Crossing Programmatic Biological Opinion and Transmittal Letter
05E1ME00-2015-F-0389 Stream Crossing Transmittal Letter and PBO.pdf1.25 MB

The USFWS’s September 26, 2017 programmatic biological opinion describes in detail the types of stream crossing projects that are eligible to use this streamlined ESA section 7 consultation process, as well as the associated Federal action agency requirements.  Of most importance to potential project proponents is Chapter 2 of the biological opinion, where the Stream Simulation-based project design criteria and construction methods are specified.  Especially relevant pages are 13-16, 18-22, and 23 (starting at Excluded Actions)-42.

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