| Habitat Conservation Plan for Western Snowy Plovers (HCP) & Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
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| Introduction |
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***Extended Comment Period for Snowy Plover Plan***
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have released a notice in the February 26, 2008 Federal Register that they are reopening the comment period for the draft Habitat Conservation Plan for Western Snowy Plover and the federal Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the plan. Comments must be received from interested parties on or before March 12, 2008. Written comment may be sent by mail, facsimile or email to the addresses listed below.
Addresses: All written comments and requests for information should be addressed to:
Laura Todd, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Newport Field Office, 2127 SE OSU Drive, Newport, OR 97365-5258; facsimile (541) 867-4551. You may submit comments by postal mail/commercial delivery or by e-mail. Submit comments by e-mail to FW1ORDHCP@fws.gov. In the subject line of the e-mail include the identifier OPRD HCP EIS.
Copies of the plans may be viewed in the section below, www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species or at libraries in Astoria, Port Orford, Reedsport, Seaside, Tillamook and Warrenton. For more information contact: Laura Todd (541) 867-4558 or Kathy Schutt (503) 986-0745.
The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is a federal planning process that can provide OPRD with protection from federal actions for approved activities for Oregon's Ocean Shores. Because approval of the HCP is a federal action, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared to assess the HCP. OPRD has hired Jones & Stokes to complete the EIS.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Why do a habitat conservation plan? What will happen on the ocean shore, and when? These questions, and more, are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Some areas already have plovers. We'll improve the habitat in others and try to boost the population. Take a look at the map to see an overview of the different areas.
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| Complete Draft Documents |
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September 2007 Habitat Conservation Plan
Cover and Table of Contents
Section 1. Executive Summary
Section 2. Introduction/Overview
Section 3. Covered Activities
Section 4. Natural History of & Factors Affecting Snowy Plover
Section 5. Conservation Plan
Section 6. Direct, Indirect, and Cumulative Effects
Section 7. Implementation, Organization, and Structure
Section 8. Alternative Actions Considered but Rejected
Section 9. References
Appendix A. Site Management Plan Outline
Appendix B. Species Considered but Excluded
Appendix C. Record of Public Involvement
Appendix D. Recreational Activities Occurring on Covered Lands
Appendix E. Activities Not Addressed in the HCP
Appendix F. Recreation Management Area Descriptions
Appendix G. Technical Memorandum
Appendix H. Implementation Agreement
September 2007 Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Cover and Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Purpose and Need
Chapter 2. Alternatives
Chapter 3. Affected Environment, Consequeces and Cumulative Effects
Chapter 4. References
Chapter 5. Distribution List
Chapter 6. Preparers
Chapter 7. Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix A. Recreational Management Areas
Appendix B. Noise Calculations
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