The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)
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. . . . §§ 402.12(k)(1), 402.14(a) - (b). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a) (biological evaluation must "determine whether any such species or habitat are likely to . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a), because the document "does not reflect the personal views of individuals employed by Defendant . . .
. . . . § 402.12(c). . . .
. . . Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R §§ 402.14(b)(1), 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(c) - (d) (emphasis added ). . . . . §§ 402.12(f), 402.14(a), (b)(1) ; Forest Guardians v. . . . ]" a listed species, the Forest Service may initiate informal consultation. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.14(a), 402.12 . . . action-here, the Forest Plan-that may affect a listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1) ; 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . §§ 402.02, 402.12(a). The Court will address the ESA argument in a future Order. . . .
. . . . §§ 402.12(k)(1), 402.14(b)(1). . . .
. . . . §§ 402.12(k)(1), 402.14(b)(1). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(k). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . Id. § 402.12(f). . . . Babbitt , 130 F.Supp.2d 121, 126 n.4 (D.D.C. 2001) (emphasizing § 402.12(f)'s discretionary character . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f)(4). . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(i). . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . . §§ 402.12, 402.14, At the end of the Section 7(a)(2) formal cpnsultation process, the FWS issues a . . .
. . . Rather, 50 C.F.R) § 402.12(f) governs the contents of the BA, which gives the federal agency discretion . . . well as ‘consideration of cumulative effects, and the results of any related studies.’ 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(d)(1); Ctr. for Biological Diversity v. U.S. . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(d)(1), § 402.14(b)(1), § 402.14(h). . . .
. . . determines whether the species or habitat are likely to be adversely affected by the action. 50 C.F.R, § 402.12 . . . to fully “evaluate the potential effects of the action on listed and proposed species,” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a); see 16 U.S.C. § 1536(a)(2). . . . . '§ 402.12(c)-(d). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . proposed critical habitat that may be present in the action area.” 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . biological assessment is completed, it must be shared with the Fish & Wildlife Service. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . likely to be adversely affected”; and (2) the Fish & Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . discretion of the federal agency” and “may [include] ... consideration of cumulative effects[.]” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . NLAA finding, and rationally connect its conclusion to the BA’s discretionary contents. 50 ■ C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f) (“The contents of a biological assessment are at the discretion of the Federal . . .
. . . . § 402.12(h). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 (i)(l)(i). On this point, courts have allowed certain flexibility to federal agencies. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . §§ 402.01(b), 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . . § 402.12(d)(1). . . . . § 402.12(d)(1). . . . .” § 402.10; see also § 402.12(d)(1). . . . included all of the species that had been listed and proposed at that time, as required by section 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . proposed critical habitat that may be present in the action area.” 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . biological assessment is completed, it must be shared with the Fish & Wildlife Service. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . “not likely to be adversely affected” and 2) the Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . Id. at § 402.12(f). . . . likely to be adversely affected” and the Fish and Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . or adverse modification of [critical] habitat of such species.” 16 U.S.C. § 1536(a)(2); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . A.R. 7896; see also 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(a) (describing purpose of a biological assessment). . . . initiate formal consultation if, as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . Once the biological assessment is completed, it must be shared with FWS. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12®. . . . . § 402.12(d). . . . is “not likely to be adversely affected” and the Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(g) (“Service responsibilities during formal consultation are as follows .... ”). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). ■ .NMA asserts that the ESA section 7 rules are not binding on other agencies, because . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . proposed critical habitat that may be present in the action area.” 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . Once the biological assessment is completed, it must be shared with the Wildlife Service. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . The regulation governing biological assessments — 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 — does not prescribe analysis of . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . proposed critical habitat that may be present in the action area.” 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . Once the biological assessment is completed, it must be shared with the Wildlife Service. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . “not likely to be adversely affected” and 2) the Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a); and (2) the FWS issued an arbitrary concurrence letter accepting the BA’s conclusion, . . . endangered] species or [critical] habitat are likely to be adversely affected by the action.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . well as “consideration of cumulative effects, and the results of any related studies.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . Thus, under the plain meaning of 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f), consideration of cumulative effects is permissive . . .
. . . case, you find that the (describe event) was not due to any negligence on the part of (defendant). 402.12 . . . NOTES ON USE FOR 402.12 1. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . affect” or is “likely to adversely affect” the listed species. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . “not likely to be adversely affected” and 2) the Wildlife Service concurs in writing. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . Lynx In the instant case, in compliance with section 7(c) and 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(c)-(d), the Wildlife . . . FP:113-20; 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(c)-(d) (emphasis added). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 (2012). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . consultation is not required, however, if: as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . Id. at § 402.12(a). . . . See 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12, 402.13. . . . Dombeck, 304 F.3d 886, 901 (9th Cir.2002); 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.02, 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12; Sw. Ctr. For Biological Diversity v. U.S. . . .
. . . But “if, as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 or as a result of informal . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a)). . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(k)(l). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . to forego formal consultation if, as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . . 16 U.S.C. § 1532(5)(A)(i). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(a) states that a biological assessment "shall evaluate . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a), (k). That BiOp is the subject of plaintiffs’ third claim. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(k)(1). . . .
. . . evaluates the action’s potential impacts on species and species’ habitat. 16 U.S.C. 1536(c); 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). 19. . . .
. . . to forego formal consultation if, as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . . require special management considerations or protection^] 16 U.S.C. § 1532(5)(A)(i). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(f). . . . compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . including consideration of cumulative effects, and the results of any related studies.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . accuses the respondents of failing to consider the WPAP as a "related study,” as it may under 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . Finally, instruction 402.12, also new, covers claims of attorney malpractice in civil litigation. . . . Issues — Vicarious Liability 402.10 Burden of Proof on Preliminary Issues 402.11 Issues on Main Claim 402.12 . . . unique to certain professions, such as instruction 402.4(d) (missing medical records) and instruction 402.12 . . . NOTE ON USE FOR 402.11d Derived from F.S. 766.110. 402.12 ISSUES ON CLAIM OF ATTORNEY MALPRACTICE ARISING . . . NOTES ON USE FOR 402.12 1. . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(k)(1), or to engage in informal consultations that resulted in a determination, “with the . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(a). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.14. . . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b). . . . assessment is required for “Federal actions that are ‘major construction activities.’” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(b). . . . action and is used in determining whether formal consultation or a conference is necessary.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b) (“The procedures of this section are required for Federal actions that are ‘major construction . . . discretion of the federal agency and will depend on the nature of the Federal action.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . whether any such species or habitat are likely to be adversely affected by the action.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . . and “[e]valuate the effects of the action and cumulative effects on the listed species.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12; see also George C. Coggins & Robert L. . . . adversely affected, and the wildlife agency confers, then formal consultation is not required. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . §§ 402.12, 402.14. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . As such, preparation of a biological assessment is not required (50 CFR 402.12(b)). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a), (b). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(c) (requiring federal agencies to request information regarding listed species and critical . . .
. . . . § 402.12(c). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.02. . 50 C.F.R. § 402.02. . 50 C.F.R. § 402.14. . . . . . § 402.12. . 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(c). .50 C.F.R. § 402.12. . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . (c) and (d). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(d). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f)(1). . . . . No. 15-24. . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(a). . 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(k). . Id. . Id. . . . . an agency or the FWS should determine if a listed species may be present in action area; 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . .
. . . initiate formal consultation if, as the result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . .
. . . “jeopardy” to listed species, and the FWS agrees, then the proposed project may proceed. 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . . effects of the action on the species and its habitat, and an analysis of alternate actions. 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . . any person may prepare BA "under supervision of [agency] and in cooperation with [FWS],” 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . .
. . . See § 402.12(c), (d)(2)(describing requirements of a biological assessment to include only discussion . . .
. . . See 50 C.F.R. 402.12. . . . See 50 C.F.R. 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12 states that the purpose of a biological assessment is to evaluate the potential effects of . . . whether such species or their habitat are likely to be adversely affected by the action. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . such an assessment is required for federal actions that are major construction activities. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a), the FWS must undertake a biological assessment to determine whether ESA-protected species . . . request for a list of protected species or the critical habitat that may be in the area. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . ultimately may issue an assessment of how the underlying activity affects protected species. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . (d)(2), 402.12(f). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 or as a result of informal consultation with the Service under 50 C.F.R. § 402.13, the action . . . is not required here because the agency action is not a "major construction activity.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(f)(l)-(5). . . . Id. § 402.12(a). . . . exceptions, that a biological assessment be completed within 180 days. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(c)(1); 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . Id. § 402.12(k)(l). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . . Id. § 402.12(k)(l). . . .
. . . . § 402.12, or informal consultation with the Service, see id. § 402.13, the agency determines — and . . .
. . . . § 402.12(k)(1). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a); 16 U.S.C. § 1536(a)(1). . . . threatened and endangered species, and FWS concurs, formal consultation is not required. 50 C.F.R. 402.12 . . . a BA are discretionary, depending upon the nature of the federal action being assessed. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . effects of the action on the species and habitat and an analysis of alternative actions. 50 C.F.R. §§ 402.12 . . . agency to assess the potential effects of the action on threatened or endangered species. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . . area affected by the action to determine if listed or proposed species are present .... ” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . An agency may prepare the biological assessment “in cooperation with the Service.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 1536(c); 50 CFR § 402.12. . . . biological opinion is not required if: ... as a result of the preparation of a biological assessment under § 402.12 . . .
. . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 . Other species which were included in the original complaint are no longer at issue. . . . .
. . . . § 402.12 (2001). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(f). . . . . § 402.12(a). A biological assessment may be part of an environmental impact statement. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b)(1). . . . alternatives which would eliminate any jeopardy it perceives, the project may proceed. 50 C.F.R. § 402.12 . . . See also 40 C.F.R. § 1508.28; 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(g); 33 C.F.R. § 230.13(c). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b); 50 C.F.R. § 402.01(a); 50 C.F.R. § 402.02; see also Newton County Wildlife Ass’n v. . . .
. . . . § 402.12. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b)(1); see also 51 Fed.Reg. 19948 (noting that the biological assessment may be conducted . . . required biological assessment has been completed and submitted to the [Services] in accordance with § 402.12 . . . (See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(b)(1); 51 Fed.Reg. 19945, contemplating voluntary preparation of a biological . . . Id. § 402.12(b)(1). . . . . § 402.12(b)(1). See Water Keeper I at 159. . . .
. . . . § 402.12(c). . . .
. . . . § 402.12(b). . . . . § 402.12(a). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 (formal consultation); 50 C.F.R. § 402.13 (informal consultation). . . .
. . . . § 402.12 (2001). . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f).” . . . See 50 C.F.R. § 402.12(f) (2001). . . .