Example "No Effect" Determination Documentation

This document provides an example of the documentation that a federal agency may develop for their record when a "no effect" determination is made, pursuant to ESA section 7 consultation.

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A cloudy, orange sky at dawn over a marsh, with mountains barely visible on the distant horizon
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad. Under Section 7 of the ESA, federal agencies are required to consult with us on action that they fund, authorize, permit, or carry...
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