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<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><I><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial">Please forward to other people you think may be interested in this training opportunity:</FONT></I></B><I></I></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">ODOT has scheduled Consultant Qualification For Providing ESA Documents for May 27<SUP>th</SUP>.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial"></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial">Biological assessments address specific impacts of transportation projects on listed endangered species and describe actions to avoid, minimize and mitigate those impacts. As a non-Federal representative, ODOT has been given responsibility by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to work with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to conduct Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation. This certification class will ensure that people producing a Biological Assessment (BA) have the knowledge and tools to provide the correct amount of information as it relates to transportation projects.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial">Click the following link for a more detailed description of the class and information on how to register:</FONT>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TECHSERV/docs/training/EG5500-5501_052710-052710_ESA_Documents_Qualification.doc"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial">http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TECHSERV/docs/training/EG5500-5501_052710-052710_ESA_Documents_Qualification.doc</FONT></U></A></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=5 FACE="Monotype Corsiva">Lorrie Schaefer, Senior Training Consultant</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Human Resources</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Oregon Department of Transportation</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Telephone: 503-378-5224</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">e-mail: </FONT><A HREF="mailto:Lorrie.L.Schaefer@ODOT.state.or.us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial">Lorrie.L.Schaefer@ODOT.state.or.us</FONT></U></A>
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