Are the Departments setting aside monies to fund the effort to consult with Indian tribes on ESA matters?
Until such time as funds may be appropriated for Federal consultation efforts, including efforts on other Indian-related issues, the Departments will encourage their Regional and field offices to provide on-the-ground technical assistance to the tribes in the form of personnel, machinery, research tools and information exchanges. It is anticipated that the tribes will contribute to this effort in similar fashion to forge effective consultations.
