Objectives:

• Explain the legal and policy background that forms the basis of the Section 10(a)(1)(B) permit process; 
• Describe the role of the Fish & Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, the applicant, and other parties in the Section 10(a)(1)(B) process; 
• Explain how to provide guidance in developing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that meets statutory and biological requirements; 
• Initiate and develop the Section 10(a)(1)(B) documents necessary to complete the HCP process; 
• List permit processing steps, from submission of the application to permit issuance; 
• Describe statutory permit issuance criteria and explain biological standards and FWS and NMFS policies involved in the permit issuance decision; 
• Identify post-issuance compliance and options for corrective actions; and 
• Explain relationships among HCP's, NEPA, and Section 7. 

Pre-requisite: Endangered Species Act of 1973 – Overview
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Target Audience:
Individuals responsible for assisting in the development of Habitat Conservation Plans.