Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 25.11.1996

Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement on a Permit Application to Incidentally Take Threatened and Endangered Species in Association with a Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan for the Potrero Creek and Beaumont Gateway Sites in the City of Beaumont, County of Riverside, California

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has under consideration for approval a draft Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and an application for incidental take submitted by the Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed). In response to the plan, the Service intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. The Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) is the only species within the plan area for this Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan that is currently federally listed as threatened or endangered. However, Lockheed is also seeking coverage with respect to a number of species of plants and animals of concern that may be listed in the future. The Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan proposes a basis for the issuance of incidental take permits and other authorizations under the Federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act for all the covered species. This notice describes the action proposed by Lockheed and possible alternatives, identifies mechanisms for the interested public to obtain background materials, solicits written comments on the scope and preparation of the Environmental