Does tribal involvement in the Section 7 consultation process have any impact on the development of reasonable and prudent alternatives?
The development of reasonable and prudent alternatives will be scientifically based. However, the affected tribes will be allowed to provide pertinent information and viewpoints that would enable the Services to develop informed reasonable and prudent alternatives. With respect to Section 7 consultations, explain the various mechanisms the Services would employ to elicit pertinent information from the affected tribes. When the consultation is with the BIA, the affected tribes will be considered as license or permit applicants and participate in the consultation as such. When the consultation is with some other Interior or Commerce agency, the Departments will provide for the participation of the BIA. With the participation of the BIA, the tribes at least have a spokesperson to represent their interests, even though they may not be “at the table.” When the consultation is with an outside agency, the tribes will be notified of such consultation and the outside agency will be encouraged t
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