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Endangered
Species Act Implementation and Compliance -
An overview/refresher on Sections 4, 7, 10, and emerging issues
Course No. POL-301
August 30, 2006, from 8:30-5:00 (1 Day)
Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Speakers: Mike Grady, NOAA Fisheries and Craig Hansen, Jones & Stokes
Course Description
This course provides attendees with an overview of the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) with emphasis on the requirements of the Act and compliance. The course begins with an overview of the Act followed by focused coverage of Section 4(d), Section 7, and Section 10. The topics covered are intended to be beneficial for natural resource managers, biologists, ecologists, regulators, environmental scientists, planners, attorneys, engineers, and other professionals seeking and improved understanding of ESA.
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Schedule and Topics 8:30 - 9:00 A.M.: Introduction and Discussion - After a brief round of introductions, participants will discuss specific issues and controversies they would like the instructor to address during the class. 9:00 - 10:30 A.M.: Section 4 and Oregon State's Program - Protocol for listing and delisting species from the Federal threatened and endangered lists, designating critical habitat, and formulating recovery plans. Overview of comparable Oregon State programs. 10:30 - 10:45 A.M.: Break 10:45 - Noon: Interface with other Federal Programs and Authorities - Role of ESA in Superfund cleanup and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitting, closure, and corrective action. Role of tribal nations. Noon - 1:00 P.M.: Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.: Overview of Section 7 - Discussion of the Section 7 ban on jeopardizing listed species and destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat, with an emphasis on consultation procedures. 2:00 - 2:30 P.M.: Overview of Section 10 - Discussion of Section 10 incidental take permit applications and requirements. 2:30 - 2:45 P.M.: Break 2:45 - 3:45 P.M.: Small Group Exercise - Participants will work through a hypothetical scenario involving listed species. 3:45 - 5:00 P.M.: Discussion - Class will reassemble and review scenario issues and potential solutions followed by a discussion of any remaining questions and issues. 5:00 P.M.: Adjourn |
This course is part of a series, and is immediately followed by the NEPA Review, Habitat Conservation Planning, and NEPA Requirements for Section 10 Incidental Take Activities , August 31, 2006. Attendees may register for either course individually or both courses. A discount applies when registering for both courses. Courses will begin each day at 8:30 A.M. and end at 5 P.M.
Course Materials: Each attendee will receive a copy of the course proceedings, reference material, and a certificate of completion.