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STEP 1.  Does the action or activity propose or authorize any stream or other body of water to be impounded, diverted, the channel deepened, controlled or otherwise modified for any purpose?

NO [  ]                YES [  ]

  1. If your answer is "No,” additional evaluation is not needed concerning Fish and Wildlife Coordination.  Document the finding on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.
  2. If your answer is "Yes,” go to step 2.

STEP 2.  Is the proposed action to impound water with a surface area less than 10 acres?

NO [  ]                YES [  ]

  1. If your answer is “No,” go to step 3.
  2. If your answer is "Yes,” document the finding on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

STEP 3.  Will a Federal agency other than NRCS provide funding or otherwise control implementation of the action?

NO [  ]             YES [  ]

  1. If your answer is “No,” the NRCS District Conservationist or NRCS State office employee must initiate consultation with the FWS and the State agency that administers wildlife resources. NRCS shall give full consideration to the recommendations and those recommendations shall be referenced in or attached to the NRCS-CPA-52 and made an integral part of the plan.
  2. If your answer is “Yes,” indicate on the NRCS-CPA-52 that consultation with the FWS and the State agency that administers wildlife resources may be required before the action is implemented. Proceed with planning.


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