The permit document, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on May 1, 2026, identifies the authorizations, terms, and conditions of the Bumble Bee Conservation Benefit Agreement (CBA). This document also details required coordination with federal land management agencies, as well as applicable conservation measures and buffer zone activities associated with implementation of the Agreement.
Final CCAA/CBA Documents
Bumble Bee CBA on Energy and Transportation Lands
The Nationwide Conservation Benefit Agreement for Bumble Bees on Energy and Transportation Lands (Bumble Bee CBA) was finalized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Illinois Chicago on May 1, 2026. This document outlines the background, purpose, roles, requirements, and procedures for implementation of the Bumble Bee CBA, which supports voluntary, proactive conservation efforts for covered bumble bee species across working landscapes nationwide.
Landowner Self-Certification Form for Buffer Zone Activities
This example self-certification form can be used by landowners to document their incidental take coverage under the buffer zone provision of the Monarch CCAA permit.
Monarch CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands
The Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands (Monarch CCAA) was finalized by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the University of Illinois-Chicago on April 7, 2020. This document details the background, purpose, roles, requirements, and procedures for the implementation of the Monarch CCAA.
Final Permit (TE74464D-0)
The permit document, issued by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on April 3, 2020, identifies the authorizations, terms and conditions of the Monarch CCAA, including required coordination with federal land management agencies and buffer zone activities.
Monarch CCAA Findings and Recommendations
This document summarizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s final findings and recommendations following the public comment period and Enhancement of Survival Permit criteria analysis.
NEPA Environmental Action Statement for Categorical Exclusion
This document provides the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Environmental Action Statement determining that the Monarch CCAA qualifies for a categorical exclusion from further NEPA review and documentation.
Biological Opinion on Approval of Monarch CCAA
This document provides the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s biological and conference opinions based on the review of the Monarch CCAA and its effects to the monarch butterfly, species listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA, and designated proposed critical habitat.
Summary of Updates Included in the Final Monarch Agreement
This document summarizes substantive changes that were made to the final Monarch CCAA following the public comment period.