摘要: |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) requested formal consultation on a proposed bank stabilization action on the Three Rivers in a letter dated May 23, 2000. NMFS received the request for consultation and a biological assessment describing the proposed action on May 30, 2000. Mr. Eugene Webber has applied for the subject permit. Matt Rosener of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) inspected the site and provided recommendations. This biological opinion considers the potential effects of the proposed action on Oregon Coast coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), which occur in the proposed project area. Oregon Coast coho salmon were listed as threatened under the ESA on August 10, 1998 (63 FR 24998), and critical habitat was designated on February 16, 2000 (65 FR 7764). NMFS concludes that the proposed action is not likely to jeopardize the subject species, or destroy or adversely modify designated critical habitat. Included in this opinion is an incidental take statement with terms and conditions to minimize the take of the subject species. This consultation is conducted pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the ESA and its implementing regulations, 50 CFR 402. |