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The following links will take you to practical references and tools that will help you to understand and develop Biological Assessments (BAs) under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). If you have other links or materials that would be valuable to include in this library please Contact Us. Thank you.
Contents
This page contains the following sections:
  1. Introduction to ESA and Section 7
  2. General BA Resources
  3. Key Resources for Species, Habitat, and Background Information
  4. Role of FHWA in the Consultation Process
  5. Example Biological Opinions (BO)
  6. Laws and Regulations
  7. Common BA Topics
1.    Introduction to ESA and Section 7
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2.    General BA Resources
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3.    Key Resources for Species, Habitat, and Background Information
The following key resources are national sites for acquiring species, habitat and background information and are particularly helpful for preparing accurate and effective BA documents. If you are aware of other such sites please Contact Us.
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4.    Role of FHWA in the Consultation Process
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5.    Example Biological Opinions (BO)
USFWS:
NOAA Fisheries:
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6.    Laws and Regulations
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7.    Common BA Topics
Noise:
Stormwater:
Migratory Birds:
USFWS Bald and Golden Eagles:
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH):
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