Guide to Low Effect Habitat Conservation Plans for Transportation Agencies
Focus Area
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Subcommittee
Natural Resources
Status
Archived
Cost
Under $99k
Timeframe
Under 1 year
Research Idea Scope
Overview of low effect HCPs, tips for preparation and case studies from transportation agencies that are currently using low effect HCPs to address endangered species affected by non-federal projects and maintenance of transportation corridors.
Urgency and Payoff
Several states have encountered difficulties with addressing endangered species issues for projects that do not have a federal nexus. The regular HCP process can take significant time to implement because the US Fish and Wildlife Service must complete an Environmental Impact Statement along with the HCP. Low effect HCPs require an Environmental Assessment rather than an EIS, so can typically be approved more quickly.
Submitted
05/03/2017