EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
APPENDIX B
INTERAGENCY COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
The following table shows some of the common legal requirements for interagency coordination
which may be applicable in the preparation, approval, and implementation of a MP. It should be
noted that this is not a complete list, as there are numerous other requirements which might apply
in particular situations or to particular projects. Also, this list defines only minimum requirements
and should not be construed to limit coordination.
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SITUATION WHICH TRIGGERS
AGENCY OR
REFERENCES/
THE NEED FOR
AGENCIES INVOLVED
DISCUSSION
COORDINATION
1. Environmental Impact Statement
Federal, state and local
National Environmental Policy Act
or supplement is prepared.
government
(para 6); ER 200-2-2.
agencies.
2. Significant changes are proposed
National Park Service
Under the Federal Water Project
to recreation.
Recreation Act (Appendix A, para.
3), the views of Interior are
incorporated into project planning.
If there is a subsequent change it
should be recoordinated.
3. Significant changes are proposed
Fish and Wildlife
Same as above under the Federal
to fish and wildlife.
Service and State Fish
Water Project Recreation Act. Also,
Wildlife
under the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (Appendix A,
para. 5), coordination with
FWS and the state agency is
required. ER 1105-2-100.
4. An endangered, Threatened, or
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Act (Appendix
proposed species or designated
and/or National Marine
A, para. 6); ER 1105-2-100.
critical habitat may be affected by a
Fisheries Service
proposed action.
5. An action is proposed which will
National Park Service
Archeological and Historic
Preservation Act (Appendix A, para.
data.
8); ER 1105-2-100.
6. An activity may cause loss or
National Park Service
Same as above.
destruction of important scientific,
historical, or archeological
data.
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