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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO� NC Division of Water Quality DATE: lOI2Z�iS
WBSCP Unit ATTENTION:
PROJECT NO. ISRO11%
S 12 North Salisbury Street xE: Pre-Construction Notification
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Bridge EC-23.8 Culvert Installation
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3 ] 0/22/15 Bridge EG23.8 Culvert Installation 11 x 17 Plans
2 ]0/22/15 Bridge EC-23.8 Culvert Installation 22 x 34 Plans
1 10/22/15 Minor Water Quality Permit Fee
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The following attachments include Pre-Constructi
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COPY TO: Flle, SIGNED:
If enclosures are not as noted, please notify us at once.
� Copies for distribution
� corrected prints
AFI'ER LOAN TO US
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
13801 Riverport Drive, Suite 300 •St. Louis, MO 63043
• Phone (314) 770-0467 Fax (314) 770-0428
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October 22, 2015
Washington Regulatory Field Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2407 West 5th Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Re: Pre-Construction Notification
Bridge EC-23.8 Culvert Installation
Norfolk Southern Railway
Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina
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Norfolk Southern Railway (Norfolk Southern) requests Section 404/401 permit authorization for
minor impacts to an unnamed tributary associated with the installation of a 66 inch steel culvert
within the existing railway Bridge EC-23.8 in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina. Installation of
the culvert is necessary to improve and upgrade the Norfolk Southern rail system in order to
maintain reliable rail service. Hanson Professional Services Inc. (Hanson) is serving as the
authorized agent for Norfolk Southern, the applicant.
The following sections and attachments, including the Pre-Construction Notification, provide
notification for the minor impacts associated with replacement with installation of the culvert within
Bridge EC-23.8.
Attachment A — Pre-Construction Notification
Attachment B— EC-23.8 Culvert Installation Plans
Attachment C — Figures
Attachment D — Photographs
Attachment E— USFWS IPac Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the project is to install a 66 inch steel culve�t within the existing Bridge EC-23.8.
The existing bridge is located at latitude 35.269149 and longitude -77.618029 in Kinston, Lenoir
County, North Carolina. The culvert installation plans are included in Attachment B and the
project location can be seen on the figures in Attachment C.
Bridge EC-23.8 is a brick arch crossing an unnamed tributary and was constructed around
1957. Original bridge drawings could not be found to provide an exact age of the structure.
Norfolk Southern plans to leave the brick arch in place and install a 66 inch steel culvert within
the arch. Flowable fill will be placed to fill the void between the culvert and brick arch. The
culvert will be 40 feet long and.about 10 linear feet of riprap will be installed up and down
stream of the culvert to prevent scour.
About 60 linear feet (0.008 acre) of the unnamed tributary will be impacted by the placement of
less than 13 cubic yards of fill material.
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All construction materials will be hauled by rail cars to the site and will be stored in upland areas
already covered in rock and stone along the Norfolk Southern right-of-way. Tree clearing is not
anticipated for the project since all work will be conducted from the existing rail lines and areas
within the already cleared Norfolk Southern right-of-way. Due to the methods of construction,
impacts to waters of the United States will be minimal.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
A Hanson biologist conducted a wetland determination on August 25, 2015 of Bridge EC-23.8
and areas within Norfolk Southern right-of-way, using methods described in the Regional
Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal
Plain Region and the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual. Bridge EC-23.8 crosses an
unnamed tributary that will likely be considered a water of the United States due to the presence
of a defined bed, bank and ordinary high water mark (OHWM). A map showing the area
observed and photograph locations is included on Figure 4 in Attachment C. A photographic
summary of the site is included in Attachment D.
Prior to the wetland delineation, Hanson reviewed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
topographic map, National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map, Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) soil map, and aerial photographs for information concerning the site. Copies of
the maps are included in Attachment C. The unnamed tributary was not shown on the USGS or
NWI maps. Areas observed outside of the unnamed tributary were generally as depicted on the
maps. No wetlands were observed adjacent to the unnamed tributary within the Norfolk
Southern right-of-way and project area. Areas outside of the Norfolk Southern right-of-way and
project area were not included in the wetland delineation since they will not be disturbed by the
project.
The unnamed tributary was observed to be about 6 feet wide, with a 1-foot OHWM and
contained flowing water at the time of the site visit. The tributary flows through urban areas of
Kinston and is crossed by the Norfolk Southern rail line, West Vernon Avenue and a commercial
business entrance before its confluence with the Neuse River south of the project area. Due to
the presence of a defined bed and bank, and OHWM, the unnamed tributary will likely be
regulated by the USACE.
Areas adjacent to the unnamed tributary within the Norfolk Southern right-of-way were covered
in gravel and rock to protect the existing rail embankment and bridge structure. Evidence of
hydrology was not present and soil samples could not be obtained due to the presence of rock
and gravel in the area. Vegetation within the Norfolk Southern right-of-way was sparse and
dominated by weedy upland vines such as Convolvulus equitans, (FACU) and Ipomoea
purpurea (UPL).
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES INQUIRY
Hanson collected information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) IPaC web site
regarding species of concern in the area of Bridge EC-23.8.
The IPaC database listed one bird and one plant potentially within the range of the bridge. Due to
the methods of construction the project will have a minimal impact to the unnamed tributary and
adjoining area and should not adversely impact any threatened and/or endangered species. The
IPaC correspondence is included in Attachment D.
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REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION
On behalf of Norfolk Southern, we respectfully request Section 404/401 permit authorization for
impacts to waters of the United States associated installation of the steel culvert within Bridge EC-
23.8. The Pre-Construction Notification is included in Attachment A to initiate the permit process.
Thank you for your time and attention regarding this project. Please contact me at 314-942-5287 if
you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC.
Jennifer A. Sunley
Biologist
Attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? OX Yes ❑ No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank ❑ Yes ❑X No
or in-lieu fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h � Yes �X No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Norfolk Southern Bridge EC-23.8
2b. County: Lenoir
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Kinston
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Norfolk Southern Railway
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 1200 Peachtree Street, NE
3e. City, state, zip: Atlanta, Georgia 30309
3f. Telephone no.: 404-529-1362
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: Owner / Norfolk Southern Railway
4b. Name: Jonathan Hocker
4c. Business name Norfolk Southern Railway
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: 1200 Peachtree Street, NE
4e. City, state, zip: Atlanta, Georgia 30309
4f. Telephone no.: 404-529-1362
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: jonathan.hocker@nscorp.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Jennifer Sunley
5b. Business name Hanson Professional Services
(if applicable):
5c. Street address: 13801 Riverport Drive, Suite 300
5d. City, state, zip: Saint Louis, Missouri 63043
5e. Telephone no.: 314-942-5287
5f. Fax no.: 314-770-0428
5g. Email address: jsunley@hanson-inc.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identifcation
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): NCRR Corridor Line
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.269149 Longitude: -77.618029
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Neuse River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Neuse River
2c. River basin: Neuse
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Bridge EC-23.8 is a active rail bridge that crosses an unnamed tributary in Kinston, North Carolina. See location maps included in attached report.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 100
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to install a 66 inch steel culvert within the existing bridge EC-23.8 to maintain reliable rail service, reduce maintenance ar
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
A 66 inch steel pipe will be placed within the existing rail bridge and void between the new pipe and brick arch will be filled with flowable fill material. S
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4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
ro'ect includin all rior hases in the ast? Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type � Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes X� No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes OX No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
C. Proposed Impacts inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑x Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of
number Corps (404,10) or impact
Permanent (P) or DWQ (401, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W1 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W2 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W3 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent (IN�? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent (P) or width (linear
Temporary (T) (feet) feet)
S1 P Culvert unnamed tributary INT Corps 6 60
S2 - Choose one - -
S3 - Choose one - -
S4 - Choose one - -
S5 - Choose one - -
S6 - Choose one -
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 60
3i. Comments:
A 66 inch steel culvert will be placed within the existing brick arch. The brick arch will not be removed. Flowable fill material will be installed in the
space between the brick arch and the new culvert.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or type
Tem ora
01 - Choose one Other
O2 _ Choose one Choose
03 - Choose one Choose
04 - Choose one Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond (acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2
number — mitigation impact impact
Permanent (P) or required? (square (square
Tem ora feet feet
B1 - Yes/No
B2 _ Yes/No
B3 _ Yes/No
B4 _ Yes/No
B5 _ Yes/No
B6 _ Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The brick arch will not be removed and the new culvert will be installed within the alignment of the existing rail line.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The new culvert will be installed within the same alignment as the existing rail line minimizing impacts to unnamed tributary.
2. Com ensato Miti ation for Im acts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Com lete if Usin a Miti ation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Com lete if Makin a Pa ment to In-lieu Fee Pro ram
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Pennittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires � Yes ❑X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes X� No
within one of the NC Ri arian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
� Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0.0 %
2b. Does this ro'ect re uire a Stormwater Mana ement Plan? ❑ Yes ❑x No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
This project will not involve any grading or ground improvements.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? N/A
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local overnmenYs 'urisdiction is this ro'ect? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): � USMP
� Water Supply Watershed
� Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
�Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply �ORW
(check all that apply): ❑Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes � No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑Yes �X No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in �Yes 0 No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS IPac database. An official species list is included enclosed report.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service (General Audience)
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes ❑X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The bridge opening will remained unchanged after construction. The new bridge sections will be installed within the footprint of the existing bridge.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Number 3720450400K
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ATTACHMENT B
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
551 PYLON DRIVE, SUITE F
RALEIGH, NC 27606
PHONE: (919)856-4520 FAX: (919)856-4556
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2016-SLI-0028
Event Code: 04EN2000-2016-E-00067
Project Name: NS Bridge EC_23.8
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October 19, 2015
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/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 et seq.).
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
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http:Uwww.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 concunence (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.gov/windenergy/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/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
http://www.towerkill.com; and
http://www.fws. �ov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/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 shortnose 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 john_ellis@fws.gov.
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Official Species List
Provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
POST OFFICE BOX 33726
RALEIGH, NC 27636
(919)856-4520
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2016-SLI-0028
Event Code: 04EN2000-2016-E-00067
Project Type: TRANSPORTATION
Project Name: NS Bridge EC_23.8
Project Description: Installation of the 66 inch diameter pipe within existing box culvert.
Please Note: The FWS office may have modified the Project Name and/or Project Description, so it
may be different from what was submitted in your previous request. If the Consultation Code
matches, the FWS considers this to be the same project. Contact the office in the'Provided by'
section of your previous Official Species list if you have any questions or concerns.
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Project Coordinates: MULTIPOLYGON (((-77.61801226423202 35.26901330172673, -
77.61807178437336 35.26896038041958, -77.61815067506515 35.26894944557963, -
77.61824021468824 35.269004280404744, -77.61826633022878 35.26907952195256, -
77.61813882224685 35.26932695105921, -77.61804348320679 35.26937093593835, -
77.61794496631876 35.269334623062925, -77.61790098143962 35.26923928402287, -
77.61801226423202 35.26901330172673)))
Project Counties: Lenoir, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species List
There are a total of 2 threatened or endangered species on your 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. Critical habitats listed under the
Has Critical Habitat column may or may not lie within your project area. See the Critical habitats within your
project area section further below for critical habitat that lies within your project. Please contact the designated FWS
office if you have questions.
Birds Status Has Critical Habitat Condition(s)
Red-Cockaded woodpecker (Picoides Endangered
borealis)
Population: Entire
Flowering Plants
sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschynomene Threatened
virginica)
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Critical habitats that lie within your project area
There are no critical habitats within your project area.
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