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Environmental Compliance and Mitigation Services for Desert Tortoise Protection at CalPortland-Oro Grande Quarries

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public input on an application for an incidental take permit related to the federally threatened desert tortoise at the CalPortland-Oro Grande Quarries and Cement Plant in San Bernardino County, California. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Applicant/Vendor: - CalPortland Company (permit applicant) - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental compliance and mitigation services - Preparation and implementation of a habitat conservation plan - Translocation of desert tortoises by authorized biologists to safe offsite locations - Purchase of mitigation credits from an approved conservation bank - Notable Requirements: - All activities must comply with the Endangered Species Act - Use of qualified, authorized biologists for animal handling and translocation - Mitigation credits must be sourced from an approved conservation bank - Focus on minimizing and offsetting impacts to the desert tortoise population - No specific product OEMs are mentioned; the opportunity centers on environmental services and compliance.

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from CalPortland Company for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. The permit would authorize incidental take of the federally threatened desert tortoise during lawful mining activities at CalPortland's Oro Grande Mine. The agency invites public comments on the draft habitat conservation plan and draft environmental assessment prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments will be considered before deciding on issuing the permit.

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