Notice for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Project Reviews - AS OF JUNE 16, 2025 - ALL SUBMITTALS TO USFWS MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
If the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service response section of the PNDI receipt directs to screen your project through IPaC
Go to IPaC to obtain an official species list. Follow the steps listed on the PA Field Office Review Page
If the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service response section of the PNDI receipt indicates further review is required or you require technical assistance from USFWS
Go to IPaC to obtain an official species list, which will also generate an IPaC project code. Submit the official species list along with project information to the Pennsylvania Field Office at IR1_ESPenn@fws.gov. Use the suggested Email Title Naming Convention: IPaC Project Code, IPaC Project Name, PNDI # (if available), Action Agency
Example: 2025-0000992, Route 77 Road Widening Project, PNDI #729882, Federal Highway Administration
IPaC (Information for Planning and Consultation) Resources
- Please see this webpage for a general outline of our project review and submittal process.
- Please see the Pennsylvania Guidance for Completing Project Reviews (Guidance) for detailed consultation instructions - which includes project logging, obtaining an official species list, and use of determination keys.
- Please ensure all materials, as outlined in Step 4 (i-vi) of the Guidance, are included in your submission.
Should you have any questions on USFWS's updated submittal process, please reach out to one of the endangered species biologists listed at the staff directory.