Jeopardize the continued existence of definition

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of that species (50 CFR 402.02). The following analysis relies on four components: (1) Status of the Species, which evaluates the range-wide condition of the listed species addressed, the factors responsible for that condition, and the species’ survival and recovery needs; (2) Environmental Baseline, which evaluates the condition of the species in the action area, the factors responsible for that condition, and the relationship of the action area to the survival and recovery of the species; (3) Effects of the Action (including those from conservation measures), which determines the direct and indirect impacts of the proposed federal action and the effects of any interrelated or interdependent activities on the species; and (4) Cumulative Effects, which evaluates the effects of future, non-federal activities in the action area on the species. The jeopardy analysis in this biological opinion emphasizes the range-wide survival and recovery needs of the listed species and the role of the action area in providing for those needs. We evaluate the significance of the proposed Federal action within this context, taken together with cumulative effects, for making the jeopardy determination.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and

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Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of that species (50 CFR 402.02). Jeopardy requires that both the likelihood of survival and recovery in the wild be appreciably reduced. Direct injury or death of the Jemez Mountain salamanders will be unusually hard to detect because they spend the majority of their time below ground. As a result, in most cases (other than overcollection, for example) there will be no visual evidence of dead or injured salamanders.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means “to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of that species”; “Destruction or adverse modification” means “a direct or indirect alteration that appreciably diminishes the value of critical habitat as a whole for the conservation of a listed species.” 50 C.F.R. § 402.02.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution (50 CFR 402.02). Currently there is scarce data regarding the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of DSL. The SSA that is being prepared for the DSL is expected to provide a more detailed analysis of the current and projected future status for the species, including the species’ resiliency, redundancy, and representation. The timing of the 2020 DSL CCAA and our section 7 requirement to confer on the proposed action are not ideally sequenced. We recognize the uncertainty with both species’ biology and the CCAA and that it is difficult to project both positive and negative outcomes. We also acknowledge that without Permit issuance the activities would occur regardless but would not emphasize minimization or avoidance measures and would not pursue conservation measures. Therefore, using the best available scientific and commercial data available we have determined that issuance of the Permit will not jeopardize the continued existence of the DSL.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of that species.” Id. § 402.02. Recovery is defined as “improvement in the status of listed species to the point at which listing is no longer appropriate.” Id.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an action that is reasonably expected to reduce appreciably the likelihood of survival and recovery of the species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution.

Jeopardize the continued existence of means to engage in an activ- ity or program which reasonably would be expected to reduce the reproduction, numbers or distribution of a listed species to such an extent as to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival and recovery of that species in the wild. The level of reduction neces- sary to constitute ‘jeopardy’ would be expected to vary among listed species.63