This application outlines the information required for enrollment in the Bumble Bee CBA for both current Monarch CCAA partners and new organizations.
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Conservation Agreements Admin Fee Calculator
This spreadsheet helps applicants and current partners estimate their annual administrative fees for enrollment in the Monarch CCAA and/or Bumble Bee CBA.
Clarification on Federal Agency Enrollment in the CCA
The Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement for Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands (Monarch CCAA; Agreement) was approved as an integrated Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) and a Candidate Conservation Agreement (CCA). This memorandum clarifies the ability of federal agencies to enroll in the CCA-portion of the Agreement and the corresponding expectations of those agencies choosing to do so.
Notice of Enrollment and Section 7 Consultation for Federal Land Managers
This informational memo developed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service documents the programmatic Conference Opinion and Biological Opinion and Section 7 review process for the Monarch CCAA. Federal land management agencies may use these reviews to streamline Section 7 conferences or consultations for actions carried out by CCAA Partners if the monarch is listed as endangered or threatened. Partner-specific memos can be provided by the USFWS upon request.
Administrative Fee Calculator Tutorial
This video provides a brief overview of the Administrative Fees Calculator to estimate annual fees for the first 5 years of enrollment in the CCAA.
Monarch CCAA Implementation Plans
This video provides an overview of the implementation plan requirements for the CCAA, including walking through the template and example plan available in the CCAA Toolkit.
Guidance for Section 106 Compliance Protocol
Appendix C of the Agreement outlines the Service’s protocol for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This guidance is intended to help Applicants and Partners understand when and where activities are subject to review, roles involved with the Agreement’s Section 106 compliance, and ways to limit the potential triggers for this requirement to minimize administrative compliance.
Guidelines for Partners Implementing Section 7 Consultation under the Monarch CCAA/CCA
This document, developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides guidance on implementing Section 7 consultations under the Monarch CCAA.
Updated 4/24/23.
CCAA Annual Reporting Example
This document give an example of an annual report from a utility perspective. The CCAA requires NCB reporting, a summary of effectiveness monitoring, and an upcoming year annual forecast.
Monarch CCAA Application
This document outlines the information required for enrollment in the CCAA.
Updated 04/19/2024. Previous versions of application still acceptable.