Environmental
Florida's 'Endangered Species Act' compliance for a development project near a known Florida panther habitat would typically require:
ANothing beyond a building permit
BA Biological Assessment and possibly a Section 7 or Section 10 consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service✓ Correct
COnly a DEP permit
DA FREC special use permit
Explanation
Development in or near habitat for federally listed endangered species (like the Florida panther) may require a Biological Assessment and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 7 (federal nexus) or Section 10 (incidental take permit) of the Endangered Species Act.
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