Rapid Response
Credentials
Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Permit Holder - Issued by United States Fish & Wildlife Service
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Environmental Regulatory Requirements
If your project is involved in any way with a Federal agency, including needing Federal permits or licenses, or receives any type of Federal funding or approval, it is required to consult with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (considered a Section 7 consultation) regarding Threatened and Endangered Species (TES). Beyond projects with a Federal nexus, even on private land any actions that could impact a TES species directly or to the species habitat can lead to a violation of the Endangered Species Act. Almost 8,000 violation cases were investigated in 2006 (most recent year with published data). Beyond T&E Species fines from $5,000 to 200,000 can be assessed for violations of the Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Most states have their own State Threatened and Endangered species lists and accompanying penalties. You need a professional wildlife biologist consultant to:
- Ensure compliance with the many potential wildlife regulatory issues
- Obtain necessary regulatory approvals and permits
- Keep your work moving forward with efficient solutions and timely action
Stiff Penalties
There were a total of $28,218,944 in fines during the three-year period of 2004 – 2006 for violation of Federal wildlife laws. Organizations can be fined up to $200,000 for a violation of the Endangered Species Act, Eagle Protection Act or Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Get Your Project Off the Ground Quickly
Our specialty is to quickly assess your project needs and identify what wildlife issues will need to be addressed. We determine the most time efficient and cost effective actions and then execute the plan to meet all regulatory requirements and gain the approvals needed for your project to proceed. Factors that make our actions quick:
- Years of experience with a huge variety of projects, including extensive experience with water, pipeline, road construction, utility, trails and other engineering endeavors.
- Commitment to Rapid Response Solutions. We usually can be in action within one to two days of any request and then expedite each following step so submittals to regulators occur in the quickest time frame possible
- The owner of the company executes your project so there is no internal coordination or bureaucracy, decisions and action are always immediate.