This consultation considers whether the effects of these actions are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of two populations of Steller sea lions or cause the destruction or adverse modification of their designated critical habitat. For all other listed species in the action area, NMFS OSF has made a determination of either “no effect” or “not likely to adversely affect.” For further information on other species not considered here, see the Biological Assessment prepared by OSF for these actions (NMFS 2001).

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