Appendix F

Statement of Compliance

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Appendix A

Appropriate Use Findings 

Appendix B

Compatibility Determinations

Appendix C

Implementation

Appendix D

Wilderness Review

Appendix E

Biological Resources of Concern

Appendix F

Statement of Compliance

Appendix G

Integrated Pest Management

Appendix H

Glossary

Appendix I

Contributors

Appendix J

Acquisition History

Appendix K

Public Involvement

Appendix L

Hydrological Modeling

Appendix M

References

Appendix N

List of Refuge Species

Appendix O

Wildland Fire Management Plan

Appendix P

Maps
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Appendix F. Statement of Compliance 

Statement of Compliance for Implementation of the Tualatin River National 

Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Washington and Yamhill 

Counties, Oregon 

The following executive orders and legislative acts have been reviewed as they apply to 

implementation of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge comprehensive conservation plan 

(CCP). 

National Environmental Policy Act (1969), as Amended (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.)

The planning process has been conducted in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) implementing procedures, with U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service (Service) procedures, and in coordination with the affected public. The requirements of 

NEPA (42 U.S. Code [U.S.C.] § 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations in 40 Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR) 1500-1508 have been satisfied in the procedures used to reach decisions. These 

procedures included the development of a range of alternatives for the CCP; analysis of the likely 

effects of each alternative; and public involvement throughout the planning process. The start of the 

scoping period was announced through a Federal Register notice, news releases to local newspapers, 

the Service’s refuge planning website, and a planning update. The draft CCP/environmental 

assessment (EA) was released for a 30-day public comment period. The affected public was notified 

of the availability of the document through a Federal Register notice, news releases to local 

newspapers, the Service’s refuge planning website, and a planning update. Copies of the draft 

CCP/EA and/or planning updates were distributed to an extensive mailing list. In addition, the 

Service participated in a variety of public outreach efforts throughout the planning process (see 

Appendix K). 

The CCP is programmatic in many respects and specific details of certain projects and actions cannot 

be determined until a later date depending on funding and implementation schedules. Certain projects 

or actions may require additional NEPA compliance. 

National Historic Preservation Act (1966), as Amended (16 U.S.C. § 470 et seq.) 

The management of the archaeological and cultural resources of the refuge will comply with the 

regulations of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Under the CCP, historic 

properties will be maintained and repaired as funding becomes available. Maintenance and 

improvement of historic resources will result in positive impacts to cultural resources; however, 

determining whether a particular action has the potential to affect cultural resources is an ongoing 

process that occurs as step-down and site-specific project plans are developed. Should additional 

historic properties be identified or acquired in the future, the Service will comply with the National 

Historic Preservation Act if any management actions have the potential to affect these properties. 
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Executive Order 12372. Intergovernmental Review 

Coordination and consultation with affected Tribal, local, and state governments, other Federal 

agencies, and the landowners has been completed through personal contact by refuge staff or 

supervisors, and/or by inclusion of the appropriate entities on the CCP mailing list. 

Executive Order 13175. Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments 

As required under the Secretary of the Interior Order 3206—American Indian Tribal Rights, Federal 

Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the Endangered Species Act—the project leader notified and 

consulted interested Tribes. 

Executive Order 12898. Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and 

Low-income Populations 

All Federal actions must address and identify, as appropriate, disproportionally high and adverse 

human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority 

populations, low-income populations, and Indian Tribes in the United States. Actions in the 

management direction were evaluated and no adverse human health or environmental effects were

identified for minority or low-income populations, Indian Tribes, or anyone else. 

Wilderness Preservation Act of 1964 (16 U.S.C. § 1131 et seq.) 

The Service has evaluated the suitability of the refuge for wilderness designation through the 

“inventory” phase according to the guidelines of the Wilderness Review process as described in 610 

FW 4. In this inventory, no areas on the refuge were found to meet the minimum wilderness criteria 

for size, naturalness, or outstanding opportunities for solitude and primitive/unconfined recreation 

(see Appendix D for additional details). 

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as Amended (42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq.) 

The Architectural Barriers Act requires access to Federal facilities for people with disabilities. 

Access for persons with disabilities has been considered during the planning process, and actions 

related to access are found in Chapter 2 of the CCP. 

National Wildlife Refuge SystemAdministration Act of 1966, as Amended (16 U.S.C. § 668dd668ee) 

This Act requires the Service to develop and implement a CCP for each refuge. The CCP identifies 

and describes refuge purposes; the vision and goals for the refuge; fish, wildlife, and plant 

populations and related habitats on the refuge; archaeological and cultural values of the refuge; issues 

that may affect populations and habitats of fish, wildlife, and plants; actions necessary to restore and 

improve biological diversity on the refuge; and opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation, as 

required by the Act. 

During the CCP development process, the refuge manager evaluated all existing and proposed uses at 

the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Priority wildlife-dependent uses (hunting, fishing, 

wildlife observation and photography, environmental education, and interpretation) are considered 

automatically appropriate under Service policy and are thus exempt from appropriate uses review. 
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Compatibility determinations have been prepared for all uses found appropriate (see Appendices A 

and B of the CCP). 

Executive Order 13186. Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds 

This Order directs agencies to take certain actions to further implement the Migratory Bird Treaty 

Act. A provision of the Order directs Federal agencies to consider the impacts of their activities, 

especially in reference to birds on the Service’s list of Birds of Conservation Concern. It also directs 

agencies to incorporate conservation recommendations and objectives in the North American 

Waterbird Conservation Plan and bird conservation plans developed by Partners in Flight into agency 

planning as described in Chapter 1. The effects to refuge habitats used by migratory birds from 

habitat, public use, and cultural resources actions were assessed within the CCP. 

Endangered Species Act (1973), as Amended (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) 

This Act provides for the conservation of threatened and endangered species of fish, wildlife, and 

plants by Federal action and by encouraging the establishment of state programs. Documentation is 

required under Section 7 of the Act. Refuge policy requires the refuge manager to document issues 

that affect or may affect endangered species before initiating projects. Consultation on specific 

projects will be conducted prior to implementation to avoid any adverse impacts to these species and 

their habitats. See section 4-5 for discussion of federally listed species. 

Executive Order 11990. Protection of Wetlands 

The CCP is consistent with Executive Order 11990 because CCP implementation will protect any 

existing wetlands. 

Executive Order 11988. Floodplain Management 

Under this Order, Federal agencies “shall take action to reduce the risk of flood loss, to minimize the 

impact of floods on human safety, health and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and 

beneficial values served by floodplains.” The CCP is consistent with Executive Order 11988 because 

CCP implementation will maintain and enhance riverine, riparian, wetland, and wet prairie habitats 

located within floodplains on the refuge, which will minimize flood impacts and continue to 

contribute to the natural and beneficial fish and wildlife resource values unique to the area. 

Integrated Pest Management, 517 DM 1 and 7 RM 14 

In accordance with 517 DM 1 and 7 RM 14, an integrated pest management (IPM) approach has 

been adopted to eradicate, control, or contain pest and invasive species on the refuge. In accordance 

with 517 DM 1, only pesticides registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 

full compliance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and as 

provided in regulations, orders, or permits issued by the EPA may be applied on lands and waters 

under refuge jurisdiction. 

 _______________________________ _________________________ 

Chief, Division of Planning, Visitor 

Services, and Transportation 

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