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This dataset contains Section 7 Consultation Area data that are intended to aid Federal action agencies during their S7 responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and with their determination whether activities authorized, funded, or carried out by a Federal agency may affect species listed by NOAA Fisheries under the ESA. This does not replace the Section 7 consultation process, but will help Federal action agencies determine if listed species may be affected by a proposed Federal action. Consultation Areas represent locations where Section 7 consultations are recommended due to the spatial and temporal occurrence of listed species’ life stages, behaviors, and/or critical habitat in our Region. Consultation Areas are within the species range, but may not include areas of extralimital occurrence. We developed these layers using the best available scientific and commercial information and our professional judgment. This is version 2b. |
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This dataset contains Section 7 Consultation Area data that are intended to aid Federal action agencies during their S7 responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and with their determination whether activities authorized, funded, or carried out by a Federal agency may affect species listed by NOAA Fisheries under the ESA. This does not replace the Section 7 consultation process, but will help Federal action agencies determine if listed species may be affected by a proposed Federal action. Consultation Areas represent locations where Section 7 consultations are recommended due to the spatial and temporal occurrence of listed species’ life stages, behaviors, and/or critical habitat in our Region. Consultation Areas are within the species range, but may not include areas of extralimital occurrence. We developed these layers using the best available scientific and commercial information and our professional judgment. This is version 2b. |
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NOAA Fisheries; Southeast Regional Office (SERO); Protected Resources Division. Data developed with technical support from Lynker. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>This dataset contains guidance for Federal action agencies in consideration of Section 7 (S7) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The areas depicted represent locations where the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO) recommends Federal action agencies conduct Section 7 consultations due to the spatial and temporal occurrence of listed species’ life stages, behaviors, and/or critical habitat in the Southeast Region. Consultation Areas are within the species range, but may not include areas of extralimital occurrence. We developed these layers using the best available scientific and commercial information and our professional judgment. Please note that due to data limitations, if a Federal action agency project (and associated action area) is outside of a major waterway (e.g., in a very small tributary, or shallow area near a marsh) or coastline, S7 Consultation Areas may lack the spatial resolution to capture the action area. Therefore, activities outside a Consultation Area but within a certain proximity may still affect the species identified within the Consultation Area. SERO encourages Federal action agencies to request technical assistance to verify presence/absence of listed species when making consultation determinations. If a user knows of more recent information that is not reflected in the S7 Consultation Area data, please notify us so that we can make appropriate updates (nmfs.ser.esa.consultations@noaa.gov). The NOAA Southeast Region includes the states of NC, SC, GA, FL, MS, AL, LA, TX, NM, OK, KS, NE, IA, MS, AK, TN, and KY; and waters of the US Exclusive Economic Zone (US EEZ) in the Atlantic Ocean from the NC/VA border through Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the U.S. Caribbean. This is version 2b.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><DIV STYLE="font-size:12pt"><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN><SPAN>*** Proper Usage *** The information on government servers are in the public domain, unless specifically annotated otherwise, and may be used freely by the public. Before using information obtained from this server, special attention should be given to the date and time of the data and products being displayed. This information shall not be modified in content and then presented as official government material. This dataset was created to generally represent our best professional judgment of where listed species are likely to be present within the Southeast Region based on geographic factors, time of year, and the biology of each species. The dataset should not be used to infer information regarding the existence or details of other marine features or resources, including, but not limited to, navigable waters, coastlines, bathymetry, submerged features, or man-made structures. Users assume responsibility for determining the appropriate use of this dataset. </SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>, <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><DIV STYLE="font-size:12pt"><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>*** Temporal Considerations *** Section 7 Consultation Areas are subject to change or modification. When changes to the Consultation Areas affect this dataset, it will be archived and replaced by an updated version as soon as feasible. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the most recent Consultation Area data are being used. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>, <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><DIV STYLE="font-size:12pt"><P><SPAN>*** Shorelines/Base Layers *** The accuracy of this dataset is dependent upon the accuracy and resolution of the datasets (e.g. shoreline, hydrography, bathymetry, shared administrative boundaries) used in the creation process. Source datasets used are specified in the metadata. These data sources were selected for their suitability to a broad audience, and may not be suitable for specific uses requiring higher-resolution information. Coastlines and water body boundaries change. Unless otherwise noted, where the National Hydrography Dataset or NOAA Medium Resolution Shoreline is used, assume the boundary reaches the most current river, estuary, or coastal shoreline delineation available.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>, <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><DIV STYLE="font-size:12pt"><P><SPAN>We are providing the Section 7 Consultation Areas (S7CAs) as technical assistance; however, it does not replace the Section 7 consultation process. Use the S7CAs as a first step in determining if a proposed federal action area overlaps with listed species or critical habitat presence. In cases where neither the direct nor the indirect effects of an action will extend into an area of species presence or critical habitat, and thus listed species and critical habitat will not be exposed to any effects of the action, the Action Agency may conclude the consultation process with a No Effect determination (see our Guidance on Effects Determinations). The S7CAs indicate locations where species and/or critical habitat may be present, and thus a Section 7 consultation is likely recommended. Consider various factors such as habitat type, sighting information, and project details when determining whether to consult. For projects of larger scale and longer duration, we may consider effects to all of our listed species, including extralimital occurrences, during consultation. However, based on the nature and extent of direct and indirect effects of the proposed action, it does not necessarily mean all activities within the indicated Section 7 Service Area or Consultation Area(s) need consultation. For example, a proposed action may be so minor or limited due to minimization measures, and/or of such a brief duration, and/or occur when species are not present, that the Action Agency determines there are no effects of the proposed project on listed species. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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