🌿Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Kaua'i Habitat Conservation
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative Habitat Conservation Plan, Kaua'i, Hawai'i
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received an incidental take permit (ITP) application from the Kaua[revaps]i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC; applicant), associated with KIUC's proposed habitat conservation plan (proposed HCP) submitted pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. The applicant seeks an ITP from the Service to authorize the incidental take of nine species expected to result from KIUC's operation and modification of existing and future powerlines and lighting activities on the island of Kaua[revaps]i as well as implementation of a conservation strategy. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, this notice announces the availability of a draft environmental impact statement. With this notice, we also make available the proposed HCP submitted by the applicant and invite public comments.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines regulatory actions requiring compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Businesses involved in operational modifications that may affect federally protected species must adhere to mitigation and funding requirements for conservation plans, impacting project timelines and costs.