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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />IV. STOCKING OF NONNATIVE SPECIES DIRECTLY INTO OCCUPIED ENDANGERED FISH <br />HABITAT. <br /> <br />There shall be no stocking of non-salmonid, nonnative species in <br />riverine habitat that is occupied by the endangered Colorado River <br />fishes. <br /> <br />V. REVIEW PROCEDURES <br /> <br />Figure 1 summarizes the process for reviewing stocking proposal <br />developed under Part II or Part III of the Procedures. The proponent of <br />a stocking proposal may elect to withdraw or modify a proposal at any <br />time in response to identified concerns. At such time a proposal is <br />approved or withdrawn, the States, Service, Recovery Program <br />Participants and other interested parties will be so notified. <br /> <br />Steo 1. Formal Stockina Prooosal. The review process is initiated with <br />a formal stocking proposal developed in accordance with the <br />guidelines outlined in Part II or III of the Procedures. <br />Proposals to stock nonnative fishes will be founded on sound <br />biological evaluations and contain sufficient information to <br />allow for an objective and complete evaluation. <br /> <br />Steo 2. Public and Aaencv Review. Stocking proposals will be submitted <br />to the Service, the States, participants in the Recovery <br />Program and other interested parties for review and comment for <br />a 60 day period. It is recognized that review by the Service <br />and the States will be based on sound biological principles <br />that shall be specifically identified. Furthermore, if the <br />Service or State agency objects to a stocking proposal, that <br />agency will make a concerted effort to identify reasonable <br />alternatives. As part of its review, the Service will assess <br />(a) the likelihood that the proposed stocking will result in a <br />"taking" under Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) <br />and (b) the implications of the proposed stocking to the <br />viability of the Recovery Program to serve as a reasonable and <br />prudent alternative to water development projects that are <br />subject to Section 7 consultation. <br /> <br />Steo 3. Informal ESA Consultation. The proponent of the proposal will <br />within 30 days contact the Service to determine (a) if any <br />Federally listed or candidate species may be affected by the <br />stocking proposal, (b) if a review of the stocking proposal <br />pursuant to Section 7 of the ESA is required, and (c) other ESA <br />requirements, if any, that need to be addressed during the <br />review of the stocking proposal. <br /> <br />Steo 41Al Proposals Not Subject to Section 7, ESA Consultation. <br /> <br />Most proposals to stock nonnative fishes are initiated by State <br />or private parties and do not require Federal approval, <br /> <br />8 <br />