A. Status of the Spectacled Eider - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A. Status of the Spectacled Eider - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A. Status of the Spectacled Eider - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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GUIDANCE FOR SECTION 7 CONSULTATION AND PROJECT PLANNING FOR<br />
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE BREEDING RANGE OF SPECTACLED ElDERS<br />
U.S. <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
March 1996<br />
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A. Habitat in <strong>the</strong> project area must be assessed to determine if <strong>Spectacled</strong> <strong>Eider</strong>s are likely<br />
to use <strong>the</strong> area for nesting or brood rearing (see pages 24 <strong>and</strong> 25 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Recovery Plan<br />
for habitat descriptions). If project activities are conducted during <strong>the</strong> breeding season,<br />
<strong>Service</strong>-approved surveys for <strong>Spectacled</strong> <strong>Eider</strong>s must be conducted in <strong>the</strong> year <strong>of</strong><br />
construction, prior to initiation <strong>of</strong> such activities.<br />
B. The following activities may adversely affect <strong>Spectacled</strong> <strong>Eider</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>refore require<br />
formal consultation with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Service</strong>. If <strong>the</strong>y are prohibited, however, within 200m <strong>of</strong><br />
nest sites, it is unlikely that <strong>the</strong> project will adversely affect <strong>Spectacled</strong> <strong>Eider</strong>s.<br />
1. Ground level activity (by vehicle or on foot) from 20 May through 1 August,<br />
except on existing thoroughfares.<br />
2. Construction <strong>of</strong>permanent facilities, placement <strong>of</strong> fill, or alteration <strong>of</strong> habitat.<br />
3. Introduction <strong>of</strong> high noise levels within 200m <strong>of</strong> nest sites (from activities at<br />
potentially greater distances), 20 May through 1 August. These may include<br />
but are not limited to: airports, blasting, <strong>and</strong> compressor stations.<br />
For more information about spectacled eiders or <strong>the</strong> Endangered Species Act, or to initiate<br />
section 7 consultation with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Service</strong> regarding specific project plans, please contact:<br />
Endangered Species, Ecological <strong>Service</strong>s<br />
U.S. <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
Region 7 (Alaska)<br />
Fairbanks Field Office Anchorage Field Office<br />
907-456-0239 907-271-2888 / 1-800-272-4174<br />
For projects north <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alaska Range, For projects south <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alaska Range, or<br />
(except <strong>the</strong> Seward Peninsula). on <strong>the</strong> Seward Peninsula, St. Lawrence<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>, or Pribil<strong>of</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Juneau Field Office<br />
907-586-7240<br />
For projects south <strong>of</strong> Icy Bay<br />
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