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DRAFT-05/IO/85 existence of any endangered species or threatened species, or (b) result in destruction of or adverse modification of critical habitat where such critical habitat has been designated. If jeopardy or adverse modification is found, the Secretary shall suggest "reasonable and prudent alternatives" which can be taken by the Federal agency or applicant in implementing the agency action. The relevant portions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act are included below: (a)(2) Each federal agency shall, in consultation with and with the assistance of the Secretary, insure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out by such agency (hereianfter in this section referred to as an "agency action") is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species or,threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of the habitat of such species which is determined by the Secretary,. after consultation as appropriate with affected states, to be critical, unless such agency has been granted _ an exemption .., pursuant to subsection (h) of this section. ... (b)(3)(A) Promptly after conclusion of consultation ..., the Secretary shall provide to the federal agency and the applicant, if any, a written statement setting forth the Secretary's opinion, and a summary of the information on which the opinion is based, detailing how the agency action affects the species or its critical habitat. If jeopardy or adverse modification is found, the Secretary shall suggest those reasonable and prudent alternatives which he believes would not violate subsection (a)(2) and can be taken by the federal agency or applicant in implementing the agency action. (b)(4) If after consultation under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary concludes that-- 17