and other purposes, in accordance with the applicable forest plan. (b) Acreage limitations A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion granted by subsection (a) may not contain harvest units exceeding a total of 5,000 acres. 205. Alternative agency consultation procedures (a) Forest management activities (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), for each forest management activity covered by a categorical exclusion granted by this title, the Secretary shall satisfy the applicable interagency consultation obligations under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536 ) by achieving compliance with the alternative consultation procedures established in subpart D of part 402 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2) References For purposes of this subsection, all references contained in subpart D of part 402 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)— (A) to the term U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary