Instructions: Preparing a Species Analysis Spreadsheet |
09/21 |
Detailed instructions on how to complete the TxDOT species analysis spreadsheet |
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Species Analysis Spreadsheet |
05/22
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Used to complete the "Perform Species Analysis" Activity in ECOS |
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Form: Species Analysis |
09/21 |
Used to complete the "Perform Species Analysis" Activity in ECOS |
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Guidance: Conducting Habitat Assessments and Presence/Absence Surveys |
09/21 |
Used to standardize the minimum the minimum level of effort for conducting habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys |
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Guidance: Addressing the Monarch Butterfly in a TxDOT Species Analysis |
04/22 |
This document provides guidance for addressing effects to the monarch butterfly in a TxDOT species analysis spreadsheet. |
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Flow Chart: TxDOT Process for Species/Habitat Analysis and Endangered Species Act Consultation |
04/22 |
Outlines the process for completing a species analysis and ensuring compliance with ESA |
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Guidance: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coordination Under the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding |
04/22 |
Used to standardize implementation of the 2021 MOU with TPWD for the review and coordination of transportation projects codified under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter G, §§2.201-2.207 |
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Beneficial Management Practices: Avoiding, Minimizing, and Mitigating Impacts of Transportation Projects on State Natural Resources |
09/21 |
Provides a list of TPWD best management practices to avoid or minimize potential impacts to natural resources. These practices should be considered for transportation projects per the 2021 TPWD MOU. |
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Form: Documentation of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Best Management Practices |
04/22 |
Used in conjunction with coordination with TPWD under the 2021 MOU |
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Flow Chart: Texas Parks and Wildlife Coordination Process Figure |
04/22 |
Outlines the process for coordinating with TPWD and implementing species BMPs |
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Environmental Handbook: Endangered Species Act |
11/20 |
Provides a regulatory background on compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and consideration of the protection and management of imperiled species and their ecosystems |
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Documentation Standard for Biological Assessment or a Biological Evaluation |
01/21 |
Used to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) for formal consultation or a Biological Evaluation (BE) for informal consultation with the USFWS.
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Template for Biological Evaluation (BE) for Informal Consultation with the USFWS or Biological Assessment (BA) for Formal Consultation with the USFWS |
01/21 |
Used in combination with the documentation standards to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) for formal consultation or a Biological Evaluation (BE) for informal consultation with the USFWS. Required to complete the "Obtain ESA Consultation" Activity in ECOS. |
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Form: Documentation of Applicability of Programmatic Consultation with USFWS |
05/22 |
Used to document applicability of a programmatic consultation in the "Obtain Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation" Activity in ECOS |
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Guidance: Voluntary Conservation Measures for Karst Invertebrates, Aquifer Invertebrates, and Salamanders for Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations |
05/22 |
Used in combination with the documentation standards to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) for formal consultation or a Biological Evaluation (BE) for informal consultation for Karst Invertebrates, Aquifer Invertebrates, and Salamanders with the USFWS. |
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Guidance: Avoiding Migratory Birds and Handling Potential Violations |
10/18 |
Describes TxDOT’s responsibilities to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 USC §703-711 and Parks and Wildlife Code Title 5, Subtitle B, Chapter 64, Birds |
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Environmental Handbook: Ecological Resources
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10/18 |
Provides a regulatory background for compliance with federal regulations, except for the Endangered Species Act |
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