20211217_Species_Study

Soil 4& Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
sandec.com
To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
December 14, 2021
S&EC Project No: 12632.W8
Re: Online Project Review Request, Hanson Princeton Quarry & Additional Properties,
Princeton — Johnston County, North Carolina
We have reviewed the referenced project using the USFWS North Carolina Field Office's online project
review process and have followed all guidance and instructions in completing the review. We completed
our review December 14, 2021 and are submitting our project review package in accordance with the
instructions for further review.
Our proposed action consists of: Expansion to the Hanson Princeton Quarry
The location of the project and the action area are identified on the enclosed maps.
Hanson Princeton & Additional Properties (35.476865,-78.141809). The site is located at 476 E Edwards
Street, Princeton — Johnston County, North Carolina.
This project review is needed under provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and
per N.C. Mining Act of 1971 — G.S. 74, Article 7.
The enclosed project review package provides the information about the species and critical habitat
considered in our review. The species conclusions table included in the package identifies our
determinations for the resources that may be affected by the project.
For additional information, please contact Mason Montgomery at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
y Digitally signed by Mason Montgomery
Mason Montgomer
Date: 2021.12.1417:26:13 -05'00'
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Scientist, Wetlands Department
Enclosures:
1. Project Request Review Package
2. S&EC T&E Species Report
3. Vicinity Maps
4. S&EC Photo Report
5. Overall Site Plan
6. FWS Official Species List
7. NHP Report
8. FWS Species Conclusion Table
9. FWS Self -Certification Letter
10. NBRRO #21-350 Buffer Letter

8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 • Phone: (919) W-5900
sandec.com
December 14, 2021
S&EC Project No.: 12632.W8
To: Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC
Attn: Jack Garvey
2101 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 100
Morrisville, NC 27560
Re: THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES REPORT
Hanson Princeton Quarry & Additional Properties (+/- 810 acres)
Johnston County, NC
Dear Mr. Garvey:
On December 13, 2021, Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC) evaluated all properties
associated with the Princeton Quarry shown on the attached maps for potential endangered species.
These properties included those within the existing mining permit boundary, as well as properties owned
by Hanson north of the Little River, and the Holt-Lottman Farms properties west of Rains Mill Road.
Here after referred to as the "project area". Surface waters on -site flow into Little River in the Neuse
River Basin, which has been classified in the "Classification and NC DWQ Standards Applicable to
Surface Waters and Wetlands of North Carolina" as WS-TV; NSW.
We obtained the attached automatically generated official species list from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (FWS) and N.C. Natural Heritage Program (NHP) report identifying the protected species on or
within one mile of the project area that could potentially be affected by the project. These FWS & NHP
reports were updated as of the date of this report. The official species list is valid for 90 days.
We conducted site assessments to identify potential suitable habitat and preliminary surveys for the
individual species listed on the official species list. This included assessing the physical characteristics of
the streams, identifying forest types, and looking for evidence of the listed species on -site. This survey
did not include any detailed sampling or netting. The results of the search are discussed below.
Hanson Princeton - S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 1 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project #126'32.W8
RESULTS:
The FWS official species list identified the following species for the Evaluation limits:
• Red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Endangered
• Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisr), Threatened
• Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), Endangered
• Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia mason), Proposed Threatened
• Tar River Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), Endangered
• Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Endangered
• Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata), Threatened
The official species lists also included Critical habitat for Carolina Madtom and Neuse River Waterdog
in Little River.
Of the species identified on the official species list, the NHP report did identify Federally threatened
and endangered species within the project area and within one mile of the project area. The NHP listed
elemental occurrences for Neuse River Waterdog from 2021, Atlantic Pigtoe from 1983, and Carolina
Madtom from 2005. Other State listed species were found within the project area as listed in the
attached NHP report. The NHP report identified one natural area and three managed areas within the
project area and within one mile of the project area. These are listed out in the attached NHP Report.
RED -COCKADED WOODPECKER (Picoides borealis):
S &EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat (foraging and cavity trees) and
individual Red -cockaded Woodpeckers (RCWs) within the project area. We found no individual
RCWs within the project area. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within one mile of the site. We found no ideal suitable habitat (e.g., Long Leaf pine
forests) within the project area. Given the lack of species present, and no presence of suitable habitat
we concluded that the project would have "No effect" on RCWs.
NEUSE RIVER WATERDOG (Necturus lewisil:
S &EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on -site for potential suitable habitat for
the Neuse River Waterdog. The NHP report did list a known elemental occurrence within the project
Hanson Princeton - S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 2 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project # 126' 32. W8
area and within one mile of the site from 2021. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River
basins. The suitable habitat this species is found in is typically medium to large streams and rivers with
a moderate gradient and large bed material. The Neuse River Waterdog also needs riffles, runs, and
pools. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the
species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that Critical habitat exists within Little River. Due to the known
population of Neuse River Waterdog within Little River, we concluded that the project would "May
affect, not likely to adversely affect" this species if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project designs.
CAROLINA MADTOM (Noturus furiosus) :
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on -site for potential suitable habitat for
the Carolina Madtom. The NHP report did list a known elemental occurrence within the project area
and within one mile of the site from 2005. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River
basins. The suitable habitat this species is found in is also medium to large streams and rivers with a
moderate gradient and large bed material. The Carolina Madtom also needs continuous year-round
flow and cover for nesting habitat. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did
not find any evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for
potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that Critical habitat exists within Little River. Due to the known
population of Carolina Madtom within Little River, we concluded that the project would "May affect,
not likely to adversely affect' this species if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate mitigation
measures are incorporated into the project designs.
ATLANTIC PIGTOE Yusconaia masonil:
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on -site for potential suitable habitat for
the Atlantic Pigtoe (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did list a known elemental occurrence within the project area and within one
mile of the site from 1983. The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized creeks to large
Hanson Princeton - S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 3 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project #126'32.W8
rivers with excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams with coarse sand and gravel
with moderate to high flowing water. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did
not find any evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for
potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that suitable habitat exists within Little River. Due to the historical
population of Atlantic Pigtoe within Little River, we concluded that the project would "May affect, not
likely to adversely affect" this species if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate mitigation
measures are incorporated into the project designs.
TAR RIVER SPINYMUSSEL (Elllotio steinstansana):
S &EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on -site for potential suitable
habitat for the Tar River Spinymussel (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey
for the presence of mussels) . The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within
the project area or within one mile of it. The suitable habitat for this species consists of silt free
sand and gravel substrate, with well oxygenated reaches. This species typically lives in streams
with coarse sand and gravel with moderate to high flowing water. While we did not specifically
sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the species while conducting our
preliminary survey of the streams for potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that suitable habitat exists within Little River. Due to the
exceptional aquatic habitat within Little River, we concluded that the project would "May affect, not
likely to adversely a}f ecf' the Tar River Spinymussel if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project designs.
DWARF WEDGEMUSSEL (Alasmidonta heterodon):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on -site for potential suitable habitat for
the Dwarf Wedgemussel (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within one mile of the site. The Dwarf Wedgemussel has little to no preference for stream size, flow
condition or bed material. Based on guidance from the USFWS staff, only 2nd order and larger perennial
Hanson Princeton - S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 4 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project #126'32.W8
streams are considered suitable habitat. While we did not conduct detailed mussel surveys, no mussels
(of any species) were observed during the preliminary suitable habitat survey.
Our preliminary survey concluded that suitable habitat exists within Little River. Due to the
exceptional aquatic habitat within Little River, we concluded that the project would "Mayatl`ect, not
likely to adversely affect" the Dwarf Wedgemussel if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project designs.
YELLOW LANCE Elli do lanceolate):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Yellow Lance (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within one mile of the site. The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized rivers and
small creeks with excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams with clean, coarse sand,
and gravel with moderate to high flowing water. While we did not specifically sample for the species,
we also did not find any evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the
streams for potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that suitable habitat exists within Little River. Due to the
exceptional aquatic habitat within Little River, we concluded that the project would "May affect, not
likely to adversely affect" the Yellow Lance if impacts to the river are avoided and appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project designs.
BALD EAGLE Maliaeetus leucocenhalus) :
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat, nesting sites, and individual Bald
Eagles within the project area. During our survey, we found no evidence of Bald Eagles or any nesting
sites within the project area. The NHP report did not identify any known nests on -site or within one
mile of the site. Given the lack of species present, we have concluded that the project is " Unlikely to
disturb nesting bald eagles ". We believe no Eagle Act Permit is required.
Hanson Princeton - S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 5 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project # 126' 32. W8
NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT (Myotis sententrionalis):
S &EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys for suitable habitat and individual Northern Long-
eared Bats (NLEB's) within the project area. During our survey, we found no individual species.
Relying upon the findings of the 1/5/2016 Programmatic Biological Opinion for Final 4 (d) Rule on the
Northern Long -Eared Bat and Activities Excepted from Take Prohibitions to fulfill our project -specific
section 7 responsibilities." Due to the nature of the project being mining operations, we concluded
that the project would "May affect, but not likely to adversely affect" NLEB's.
CONCLUSION:
After completing the habitat assessments and preliminary surveys, S&EC completed the attached
"Species Conclusion Table" and "Self -Certification Letter". Using language typically used by the FWS
in their conclusion letters, we have concluded that it appears the proposed project may affect, but not
likely to adversely affect any federally listed endangered or threatened species, their formally
designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Endangered Species
Act (ESA). We strongly recommend requesting a concurrence letter from the FWS.
Sincerely,
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
;Digitally signed by
Mason /,Mason Montgomery
gate: Zo2,., 2.,4
Montgome,r'y'
17:30:13-05'00'
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Scientist, Wetlands Department
Attachments:
I. USGS Vicinity Map
2. Soil Survey Vicinity Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Photo Report
5. Overall Site Plan
6. FWS List of threatened and endangered species that occur in your proposed location, and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. Official Species List. October 15, 2021.
7. NHP report: October 15, 2021.
8. S&EC — FWS Species Conclusion Table. December 14, 2021.
9. S&EC — FWS Self -Certification Letter. December 14, 2021.
10. NBRRO #21-350 Buffer Letter
Hanson Princeton — S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 6 of 7

December 14, 2021
S&EC Project #126'32.W8
References:
-North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2017. Biotics Database. Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
-US Fish and Wildlife Service. Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) & Raleigh Ecological Services Field
Office Online Project Reviews website.
-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2017. Species status assessment report for the Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masom). Version
1.2. March 2017. Atlanta, GA.
-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Recovery Plan for the Red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoldes borealis)
Second Revision. Atlanta GA 316 pp.
-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Carolina Madtom. Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/fishes/Carolina-madtom/.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Neuse River Waterdog... Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wfdlife/amphibians/neuse-river-waterdog/
Hanson Princeton — S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 7 of 7

I.
:I
0
I
Nz i, .7ev0 '
Project Number: Map Title: N
12632.W8 Hanson USGS 0 1,250 2,500
Project Manager: I i i i I i i i I
BZ Feet
Scale: Hanson Princeton A
1" = 1260' Princeton, NC
Source: Soil &Environmental Consultants, PA
Date: 2019 NC Princeton Quad w. .. . .
12/14/2021 �°

p IY NbA o [342 f:t 3 -�v r _
g e
NoA
p' GoA �b ok
GoA
GG.4 Wa8 BoA { BoA
RaMCE YYaB God j,
i j
ooA .v ^9' E� NnE Ly
� Ffa ,r try v
z ... r
LiC
nA
't a NoA
1"
T<q
,)
In =
Tn }
�<
y
voA r Ra G� t �.`` Jo TD `� J4aA
J Tn c �l`1 \ \ i, \ StA
A
�GoA�lJo6 NGA \\ \ Aa� 1
Za ( Sok 1�. ( \
��
^✓o,�\'�� i Tr'.�,� `sIA ��\\��.�^n
Ra J cl- coCStA
, P,,aB >A AaA
°q LY Tn
A Bb}t �- �Pr�ql/ N�\ fNt )
`n
Ra i . .1 ^AaA
G9StA { To 9 S
�'r o 1V I av
A e Gr r N To
DoA (t �eB \ \Ir Ta v
NLIA 1 Tn = / ` �. t, �U 8 Lt.
NSAsA `
o Tp \ 9
A I , j\ Q
�1 I",'o Ud �'d r t, Sq ay 7,
�` r
B i ' Nob\ LY � 1 � �At
Pil
0 noA
FaA GoA
Le
NuA 1
FaA Center for,'
for,' ograpnic Infonratron-&Analysis
Project Number: Map Title: N
12632.W8 Soil Survey Map 0 1,250 2,500
Project Manager: I I r I I r I I I
BZ Feet
Hanson Princeton
Scale: 1"=1250' Princeton. NC
Date:
Source Johnston County Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
12/14/2021 Soil Survey Sheet 12 —^

United States Department of the Interior
7 b
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2022-SLI-0082
Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
Project Name: Hanson Princeton
fmik WI
October 15, 2021
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 etseq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. in addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

10/15/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.govAvindenergy/
eagle—guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratoiybirds/CurTentBirdrssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shormose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].

10/15/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
Attachment(s):
■ Official Species List

10/15/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

10/15/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162 2
Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2022-SLI-0082
Event Code: Some(04EN2000-2022-E-00162)
Project Name: Hanson Princeton
Project Type: MINING
Project Description: This project is located in Princeton, NC and is approximately 1.2 sq miles
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https-//
www.google.com/maps/(@35.47499795000007.-78.14298296916274.14z
�'rlll r:; (gyp
P YOf.
Counties: Johnston County, North Carolina

10/15/2021
Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheriesalso known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos fws.eov/ecp/species/7614
Amphibians
NAME STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location overlaps the critical habitat
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Fishes
NAME STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus f iriosus Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location overlaps the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

10/15/2021
Event Code: 04EN2000-2022-E-00162
Clams
NAME
STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
Species profile: https•//ecos fws gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf WedgemusselAlasmidonta heterodon
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips://ecos.fws gov/ecp/species/784
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptic, steinstansano
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips://ecos fws. ov/ecp/species/1392
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolata
Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: htWs://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: hftps://ecos fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Critical habitats
There are 2 critical habitats wholly or partially within
your project area under this office's
jurisdiction.
NAME
STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
Final
htlps•//ecos.fws gov/ecp/species/528#crithab
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
Final
https;//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/spgcjes/6772#crithah

a��rr
NMEND NC DEPARTMENT OF
ONNATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
October 15, 2021
Robert Zarzecki
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Hanson Princeton; 12632.W7
Dear Robert Zarzecki:
Roy Cooper, Governor
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Walter Clark
Director, Division of land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-16038
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
bitua://www.fws gov/offices/Dir tore/ tOffi fm?stat od 7
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodnev.butler(o)ncdcr aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAR(MENI OF NAT URAr. AND CU114RA1 RESOURCES
'Or •.IP. I .r.l' JVA'91 �. �, I� l• I;I . �I r,,. i� _-.t 4,;rl ,rill: 1,� i r7 .Jar:

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Hanson Princeton
Project No. 12632.W7
October 15, 2021
NCNHDE-16038
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID ScienifictName Common Name
Group
Amphibian 19065 Necturus lewisi
Freshwater
14419
Bivalve
Freshwater
31093
Bivalve
Freshwater
8479
Bivalve
Freshwater
13596
Bivalve
Freshwater
Fish36876
Elliptic, roanokensis
Fusconaia masoni
Lampsilis radiate
Strophitus undulatus
Notropis chalybaeus
Neuse River Waterdog
Roanoke Slabshell
Atlantic Pigtoe
Eastern Lampmussel
Creeper
Ironcolor Shiner
_ -- -
Last
Observation
Date
2021-03-11
2011-05-20
1983-07-12
2011-05-22
2020-07-21
2005-08-04
Freshwater Fish3858 Noturus furiosus Carolina Madtom 2005-07-18
Freshwater or 38007 Lioplax subcarinata Ridged Lioplax 1983-07-12
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating _
NEU/Little River (Franklin/Wake/Johnston/ Wayne) Rl (Exceptional)
Aquatic Habitat
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Rank
AB
3-Medium Threatened
Special
G2
S2
Concern
E
3-Medium ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
H
3-Medium Proposed
Endangered
G1
S3
Threatened
E
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5
S3
E
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G5
S3
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G4
S2S3
Rare
E
3-Medium Endangered
Threatened
G2
S2
H
3-Medium ---
Special
G4G5
S3
Concern
-
Collective Rating
C1 (Exceptional)
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
USFWS Critical Habitat - Neuse River Waterdog US Fish and Wildlife Service Federal
USFWS Critical Habitat - Carolina Madtom US Fish and Wildlife Service Federal
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Pre
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at htt 2Z nhd at ra/h 1 . Data query generated on October 15. 2021: source: NCNHP, 02 July 2021. Plc
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 2 of 5

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Hanson Princeton
Project No.12632.W7
October 15, 2021
NCNHDE-16038
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
--- --- - ---- - - - ---- _ _ _. _ _ - _
Taxonomic EO ID Saentific Name Common Name Last `Element Accurac — "—
Group Federal Sta e o
Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Amphibian 19065 Necturus lewisi Neuse River Waterdog 2021-03-11 AB 3-Medium Threatened Special G2 S2
Dragonfly or
33753
Damselfly
Freshwater
14419
Bivalve
Freshwater
31093
Bivalve
Freshwater
8479
Bivalve
Freshwater
13596
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish13793
Somatochlora
georgiana
Elliptio roanokensis
Fusconaia masoni
Coppery Emerald
Roanoke Slabshell
Atlantic Pigtoe
Lampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel
Strophitus undulatus Creeper
Ambloplites cavifrons Roanoke Bass
Freshwater Fish36876 Notropis chalybaeus Ironcolor Shiner
Freshwater Fish3858 Noturus furiosus Carolina Madtom
Freshwater or 38007 Lioplax subcarinata Ridged Lioplax
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Concern
2004-Pre
H?
5-Very
Significantly
G3G4
Si?
Low
Rare
2011-05-20
E
3-Medium
---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
1983-07-12
H
3-Medium
Proposed
Endangered
G7
S3
Threatened
2011-05-22
E
3-Medium
---
Threatened
G5
S3
2020-07-21
E
3-Medium
---
Threatened
G5
S3
1982-05-16
H
3-Medium
---
Significantly
G3
S2
Rare
2005-08-04
E
3-Medium
---
Significantly
G4
S2S3
Rare
2005-07-18
E
3-Medium
Endangered
Threatened
G2
S2
1983-07-12
H
3-Medium
---
Special
G4G5
S3
Concern
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name _ _ _ __ Representational Rating
NEU/Little River (Franklin/Wake/Johnston/ Wayne) RI (Exceptional)
Aquatic Habitat
Areas
a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
USFWS Critical Habitat - Neuse River Waterdog
USFWS Critical Habitat - Carolina Madtom
Johnston County Open Space
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Johnston County
Page 3 of 5
Collective Ratint !
CI (Exceptional)
Federal
Federal
Local Government

Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos//ncnhde nat r ry ora/heir. Data query generated on October 16, 2021; source: NCNHP, 02 July 2021.
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 4 of 5

NCNHDE-16038: Hanson Princeton
^n O^m" RG
pWa
poF
V ,u'vdu
Y
a
eryRr -
or
Princeton
kirti 131'LRC a� ,��,Y a,�ry
,4qp
N
S
October 15. 2021
❑ Project Boundary
❑ Buffered Project Boundary
NHP Natural Area (NHNA)
Managed Area (MAREA)
Page 5 of 5
1:33,233
0 0.275 0.55 1.1 mt
0 OA5 0.9 1.8 km
rAu Era, HERE. Gramm, In rx MalTenl P Cap., GEWo. UGGS,
iA0. NP$ NRC IN, Gep . IGN, I . N4 ONnu,u 9uaq, E Japnn,
uEm. En cnm. 11-I" "). Ira opepsir w, pameutpo, a,a ft cis
upa Camunml

Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Hanson Princeton
Quarry
Date: December 14, 2021
Species / Resource Name
Red -cockaded Woodpecker
Conclusion
No suitable habitat present
ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination
No effect
Notes / Documentation
Picoldes borealis
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Neuse River Waterdog
Necturus lewisi
Critical habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Carolina Madtom
Noturus fudosus
Critical habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Atlantic Pigtoe
Fusconaia mason
Suitable habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Alasmidonta heterodon
Suitable habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptio
steinstansana
Suitable habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Yellow Lance Elliptio
lanceolata
Suitable habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Unlikely to disturb nesting
Bald Eagles
No Eagle Act permit required
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021.
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary habitat survey completed by S&EC
staff on December 13, 2021. Relying upon the
findings of the 1/5/2016 Programmatic
Biological Opinion for Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern Long -Eared Bat and Activities
Excepted from Take Prohibitions to fulfill our
ro ect-s ecific section 7 responsibilities.
Critical Habitat
Critical habitat present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus - Final,
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi — Final.
Acknowledgement: I agree that the
above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided
resources to make an informed
decision about impacts in the immediate
and surrounding areas.
Mason Montgomery / Environmental
Scientist, Wetlands Department at S&EC PA December
Date
14, 2021
Signature /Title

aF IM
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 4.0
a,� s
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Date: December 14, 2021
Self -Certification Letter
Project Name Hanson Princeton Quarry
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-15449 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-19% 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.
The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:
✓ "no effect" determinations for proposed/listed species and/or
❑ proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
a"may affect, not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed/listed
species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
❑ "may affect, likely to adversely affect" determination for the Northern long-
eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;
W"no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.

Applicant Page 2
We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the "no effect" or
"not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed and listed species and
proposed and designated critical habitat; the "may affect' determination for Northern
long-eared bat; and/or the "no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.
Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at Raleigh(d,)fws.gov or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.
Sincerely,
/s/Pete Benjamin
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services
Enclosures - project review package

ROY COOPER
Gomnor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Stauory
S. DAMEL SMITH
DOecfor
Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC
Jack Garvey (Environmental Manager)
3825 Barrett Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
Determination Type:
NORTH CAROLINA
Em4otwmdal Qualuy
November 81. 2021
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
NBRRO 921-350
Buffer I InterrnittenYPerennial
®Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0714)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 213.0734) ❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local
buffer ordinances apply)
❑ Jordan (ISA NCAC 2B .0267) (governmental
and/or interjurisdictional projects)
Project Name: Hanson Princeton Quarry
Address/Location: 476 E Edwards St. Princeton, NC 27569
Stream(s): Little River
ig:aNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quaky I DMWm of water Rn rces
_ Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh North Carolina 27609
%ra.A r 919.79L4200

Hanson Princeton Quarry
Johnston County
1 I/8/2021
Page 2 of 3
Determination Date: 10/27/2021
S4a1h 1 b B i h
Stream
Feature
E/UPtn
Not
Sub eettrl
Subject
1
Sta rtQ
Stop@
os
Soil
Survey
r g am
USGS
To po
A
x
B
X
C
X
Off property
Feature D
D
X
Throughout project boundary
E
X
Throughout project boundary
F
X
Throughout project boundary
G
NP
x
H
X
Off property
Feature C
1
X
Rains Mill Rd.
Little River
J
x
K
x
L
X
M
x
Off project
boundary
Off project
boundary
N
X
Subject Win 50' of project boundary
O
x
Little
River
X
Throughout project boundary
Pond 1
x
Pond 2
x
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 11628 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1628
919.791.4200

Hanson Princeton Quarry
Johnston County
11 /82021
Page 3 of 3
Pond 3
X
(I) E—EDbememl.l
: lot=miarnl.
P.-. Puevniel. NP= Nnt Prnmr. NF .
Nei C.,.6.a.A
(1) Refen to Sole riparian buffer rules only. Stew, wdland, ar pond impacts w atilt wbjM to aPPlisable wet= quality wwdards and permimng mquiremenn.
Explanation: The stream(s)/pond(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey
of Wake County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1: 24,000 scale.
Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be an intermittent stream, perennial stream, a
pond connected to a stream feature, or the feature is determined not to be present. Stream features that are checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be subject to the buffer
rules. There may be other streams located on the property that do not show up on the maps referenced above and are
therefore not subject to the buffer rules. However, if the stream features are present on the tract they are subject to
all other applicable North Carolina stream standards and permitting requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B and
may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
This on -site determination sball expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected
parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR may request a determination by the Director. An
appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. /fsending via US Postal Service. c%Pau! WOJosft DWR
— 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 1617Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Ifsending via delivery
service (UPS, FedEv, etc): Paul WoJoskl; DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 511 N. SaAsbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, an appeal is requested within sixty (60)
days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Josh Brigham at [phone].
Sincerely,
icot�tVmson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: RRO DWR File Copy
Laserfiche
Consultant via email, Bob Zarzecki, S&EC, bzarziecki{glsandec.com
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality J Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 11628 Mall Service Center i Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2628
919.79L4200

Hanson Princeton Quarry
Johnston County, NC-DWR Project # 21-350

Hanson Princeton Quarry
Johnston County, NC-DWR Project # 21-350
b/
1
Z
Stream 0, Not JJ
Little River, Subject Subject / Pond 3, Not
Subject
Stream J, Not
Subject
/Stream G, Not
Subject
/Stream K, Not
Subject
Pond 2, Not:]
�✓"
Subject
Stream A, Not
o ° Subject
Stream B, Not
Subject
Stream D, Subject
ka� Stream E, Subject
Stream C, Subject
�< Stream F, Subject
Pond 1, Subject
USGS Topographical Map 6060—.11
Base map provided byS&EC
Quadrangle 21119 ;Locations are approximate
Legend: -and are provided for refer-
enceonly::-Project boundary W

Job #: 12632.W8
December 14, 2021
Threatened and Endangered Species Photo Report for the Hanson Princeton
Quarry

In T,
RU
VII.
t4
rw!Ni
ILI

F. w

Job #: 12632.W8
December 14, 2021
Photo 8: Intermittent

i
i'

{ r
A Y.Ni
tl �46 zF1 �rl� t� 4,ib
f
:.:�fr ;,�,x {t>R,*rf9��.rY�.P Sy£ iF µ���s � 4�p7��'"t .e�fi � '�N �-y�'+' pr'• � «
f ✓

Job #: 12632.W8
December 14, 2021
Photo 15:
pi