🌱Final Environmental Impact Statement for Elliott State Forest
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Elliott State Research Forest Habitat Conservation Plan in Coos and Douglas Counties; Oregon
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announces the availability of a final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the evaluation of incidental take permit applications and a supporting habitat conservation plan (HCP) developed by the Oregon Department of State Lands (ODSL; applicant). The applicant seeks incidental take permits from FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (together, the Services) to authorize the incidental take of three species expected to result from research and management activities on the Elliott State Research Forest in Coos and Douglas Counties, Oregon. With this notice, we also make available the final Elliott State Research Forest Habitat Conservation Plan submitted by the applicant.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The regulatory text outlines compliance requirements related to the incidental take of endangered species during business activities on the Elliott State Research Forest. It indicates financial obligations for businesses in terms of funding conservation measures within their Habitat Conservation Plan. Additionally, businesses may face regulatory scrutiny and potential penalties related to the Endangered Species Act.