How does the Corps assess indirect impacts to remaining wetlands situated on the project site and/or as part of a contiguous system?
A29. Direct and indirect impacts to remaining wetlands are assessed on a case-by-case-basis, and practicality of avoidance and/or minimization of potential impacts to the wetlands are evaluated. Factors such as the wetlands size, location, functions and values, and hydrologic connection to the watershed shall weigh heavily in the determination of the wetlands long-term viability and practicality of avoidance and/or minimization of potential impacts to the wetlands. The Best Management Practices (BMP) hierarchy as outlined in the RPP is one way that an applicant can avoid and minimize impacts to these areas. Q30. What will your office accept as evidence that I have contacted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to comply with notification item (g) under General Condition 21 (Notification)? Do I need to wait for a written response from the Fish and Wildlife Service? A30. This office requires a copy of a letter to the USFWS requesting review of the project area regarding the presenc
A28. Direct and indirect impacts to remaining wetlands are assessed on a case-by-case-basis, and practicality of avoidance and/or minimization of potential impacts to the wetlands are evaluated. Factors such as the wetlands size, location, functions and values, and hydrologic connection to the watershed shall weigh heavily in the determination of the wetlands long-term viability and practicality of avoidance and/or minimization of potential impacts to the wetlands. The Best Management Practices (BMP) hierarchy as outlined in the RPP is one way that an applicant can avoid and minimize impacts to these areas. Q29. What will your office accept as evidence that I have contacted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to comply with notification item (g) under General Condition 21 (Notification)? A29. Project proponents should work with the Chicago District to ensure that they have complied with the Endangered Species Act. A Section 7 species list for the project area using the on-line a
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