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-2- <br />1. The work will be conducted in accordance with Biological Opinions issued by the <br />US Fish and Wildlife Service for impacts to nesting sea turtles and endangered <br />Piping Plovers and the Regional Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine <br />Fisheries Service for impacts to sea turtles in the water. The propose action <br />does not jeopardize the continued existence of any threatened or endangered <br />species or adversely impact any designated critical habitat. Reasonable and <br />prudent measures will be taken to substantially minimize the impact of incidental <br />take to listed species. <br />2. In accordance with the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer, it was <br />determined that the proposed dredging and beach placement will not impact any <br />sites of cultural or historical significance. <br />3. An application for a Joint Coastal Permit has been submitted to the Florida <br />Department of Environmental Protection. Any conditions contained within the <br />permit, when it is issued, will be addressed in the plans and specifications. <br />Therefore, the state water standards will be met. <br />4. The proposed work has'been determined to be consistent with the Florida <br />Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP). <br />5. Measures to eliminate, reduce, or avoid potential impacts to fish and wildlife <br />resources will be implemented during project construction. <br />6. Benefits to the public will be the maintenance of the storm damage reduction <br />functions of the beach and increased nesting habitat for sea turtles. <br />In consideration of the information summarized, I find that the proposed action will <br />not significantly affect the human environment and does not require an Environmental <br />Impact Statement. <br />J ON A. KIRK <br />olonel, Corps of Engineers <br />Commanding <br />Date <br />133 <br />