20241033 Ver 1_20240730_Goldsboro PCN Attachments_20240730

List of Attachments
1. Signed Agent Authorization
2. Project Vicinity Map
3. NWI Map
4. SFHA Map
5. Soils Map
6. Topographic Map
7. Impact Map
8. Buffer Map
9. USFWS Unofficial Species List
10. Design Plans

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed project consists of the emergency replacement of the existing raw water intake
screen, which has ruptured and is surrounded by accumulated sediments that are
approximately 4 to 6 feet deep. The single intake screen provides the sole source of raw water
for the City of Goldsboro, NC.
STREET ADDRESS: Stevens Mill Road, Goldsboro, NC 27533 (Parcel ID 2589737401)
PROPERTY OWNER: City of Goldsboro
The undersigned, Richard Hamilton, on behalf of the City of Goldsboro, do hereby authorize
Keven Duerr of Hazen and Sawyer
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance
of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached, excluding
any and all financial obligations.
SIGNATORY'S ADDRESS:
Richard Hamilton
Public Utilities Deputy Director
City of Goldsboro
P.O. Box A
Goldsboro, NC 57533
[phone]
I hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature: 'J"
Date: 30 0 C/

Additional Information
C.4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at
the time of this application.
The proposed project is located along the Neuse River, northwest of Busco Beach and ATV Park. The
proposed project consists of the emergency replacement of the existing raw water intake screen, which
has ruptured and is surrounded by accumulated sediments that are approximately 4 to 6 feet deep. The
single intake screen provides the sole source of raw water for the City of Goldsboro, NC. The City of
Goldsboro owns a second intake, located on Little River, which is operated only in case of dire
emergency with respect to raw water supply. The reach of the Neuse River in which the intake is located
is designated critical habitat for the Neuse River waterdog and a primary nursery area for anadromous
fish. An existing dirt access road, Farm Road, is located north of the existing intake and provides
vehicular access to the intake area. The immediate surrounding area is comprised of farm fields and
forested areas. Approximately 1.25 miles east of the project location is the City of Goldsboro.
C.4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project.
Expedited replacement of an existing intake screen in the Neuse River is necessary to provide adequate
water supply to the City of Goldsboro. The existing intake screen has ruptured and is in urgent need of
replacement. Accumulated sandy sediments will be removed from the riverbed immediately
surrounding the existing intake via a diver -assisted hydraulic dredge pump. Dredging will take place in a
20-foot radius around the intake to accommodate removal of the existing screen and installation of the
new screen.
C.4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be
use.
The proposed project consists of the emergency replacement of the intake screen, facilitated by
approximately 58 feet of diver -assisted hydraulic dredging abutting the intake structure. The existing
screen mesh size of 1 millimeter and intake velocity that does not exceed 0.5 feet per second will be
replicated with the new screen. As such, the screen will be replaced in -place and in -kind. The in -water
work will be performed by divers, and all equipment will be staged on the banks or on a boat or barge in
the river. No equipment will be situated on the riverbed, in wetlands, or in currently wooded riparian
buffer areas.
The existing intake is located in the Neuse River, south of Farm Road in Goldsboro, NC. Impacts to the
Neuse River from the proposed construction activities will be temporary and permanent in nature;
however, the post -construction footprint of the intake will not change following installation of the new
screen. Temporary impacts include the project's proposed erosion and sediment control devices.
Permanent impacts will involve hydraulic dredging of approximately 450 cubic yards of sediment
surrounding the existing intake structure. The dredging will account for 58 feet of permanent impact to
the Neuse River. All work will be done within the criteria outlined in the general conditions of NWP 3 for
maintenance.
The sediment removed from the stream bed will be dewatered using silt bags or similar in the upland
area that abuts the riverbank and then will be disposed of in an upland area to be selected by the
contractor.

Indirect impacts associated with the proposed intake screen replacement are not anticipated since the
proposed project consists of removing excess sediment that has accumulated around the existing intake
screen. Hydraulic dredging will provide access to and adequate clear workspace around the intake to
allow for the removal and installation of the screen. Construction -phase access will be provided via an
existing maintained dirt road which branches from Farm Road and proceeds directly to the proposed
construction area.
The proposed project limits of disturbance encompass approximately 0.45 acre, with 5,844 square feet
being within the Neuse River. Erosion and sediment control measures will be installed prior to
commencing work. Erosion and sediment control devices include a turbidity curtain, silt fence, and tree
protection fence. The erosion and sediment control measures shall provide adequate protection of
downstream water quality and aquatic life in the river.
E.1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the
project.
Avoidance of all impacts is only possible with the no -action alternative, which does not meet the
purpose and need of the project. The no -action alternative would delay the inevitable water supply
shortage to the City of Goldsboro due to the nonfunctioning intake screen. The design minimized
impacts to waters of the US to the extent feasible. No more stream length is proposed to be temporarily
impacted than is necessary to provide divers sufficient access to replace the existing intake screen.
Construction -phase access will be provided via an existing cleared dirt road. The existing dirt road will
provide equipment access throughout the duration of the project and will continue to be utilized for
maintenance or inspections associated with the intake structure. No trees are proposed to be removed
from the site for the proposed project. Water quality will be protected by providing a turbidity curtain to
prevent sediment transport downstream. Further reducing the work area is not feasible due to the
existing footprint of the intake structure.
The project design avoids impacts to undisturbed areas of the protected riparian buffers. The
construction laydown and staging area is restricted to previously disturbed areas that are maintained to
provide operational and maintenance access to the raw water intake. The adjacent wooded buffer area
will be protected with tree protection fencing to protect against unintended disturbance of woody
vegetation.
E.1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through
construction techniques.
Construction shall follow the design and construction documents, including the erosion and sediment
control plan. The plan includes measures such as silt fencing, tree protection fencing, establishment and
maintenance of the work area. The contractor shall perform inspections of the erosion and sediment
control devices weekly and after a rain event of sufficient volume to generate runoff. Any repairs found
to be needed will be addressed in a timely manner. Vehicle and equipment maintenance will be
performed away from jurisdictional areas. Access to the site will be provided via an existing dirt road,
eliminating the need for tree removal or land disturbance in the riparian buffer area. All in -stream work
shall take place within the area inside the turbidity curtain to limit the risk of sediment dispersal
downstream.

G.3b. If you answered "no", provide a short narrative description.
No additional development is anticipated to occur as a result of the Goldsboro Raw Water Intake
Emergency Screen Replacement. The proposed project does not involve construction (e.g.,
infrastructure or utility line) that could result in or support additional development in the service area.
The proposed screen replacement will support the existing capacity of the existing raw water intake.
G.5j. Endangered species within project area.
Hazen reviewed listed species likely to occur in the project vicinity using the IPaC tool on March 26,
2024. A copy of the IPaC resource list is attached for reference. Federally protected species that may
occur in the project vicinity include the red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Neuse River
waterdog (Necturus lewisi) (NRWD), Carolina madtom (Noturus furiosus), Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia
masoni), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Tar River spinymussel (Parvaspina
steinstansana), and yellow lance (Elliptio lanceolate).
A preapplication meeting for early coordination with regulatory agencies was held on April 3, 2024.
USFWS was represented by Kathy Matthews in the preapplication meeting. During the meeting, the
potential for the project to impact aquatic species was discussed, and the conclusion was drawn that a
determination of 'may affect — not likely to adversely affect' will apply to the aquatic species other than
the NRWD. There are known populations of NRWD in Neuse River in the vicinity of the project area, and
the designated critical habitat for the NRWD overlaps the project site. No trees will be removed or
disturbed during project implementation, thereby avoiding potential impacts to the red -cockaded
woodpecker or its habitat.
To determine the potential for the project to affect NRWD, Hazen biologists conducted a site visit on
June 5, 2024 to characterize the composition of the substrate of the Neuse River within and extending
approximately 200 feet upstream of the proposed project limits. Substrate was found to be medium to
coarse sand along the stream bottom, with finer sediment in slack water areas and along the stream
bank. Within the project limits, the project abuts the bank immediately downstream of the intake
structure. At this location, the banks are lined with riprap for stabilization purposes, and there is little to
no leaf litter in the inundated muddy areas abutting the riprap.
Two additional species are under review for possible listing in the future - tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus) and monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). These two species are included in case a decision
to list one or both species prior to completion of the proposed project. Habitat for tricolored bat is
present adjacent to but not within the areas to be disturbed. No areas of milkweed plants were
observed during a June 2024 site visit. As such, no impacts to tricolored bat or monarch butterfly are
expected to occur.
The proposed project is in a primary nursery area for anadromous fish. The Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser
oxyrhinchus oxyrhinchus) is known to utilize the Neuse River as far upstream as Falls Lake Dam in Wake
County. Critical habitat for the sturgeon has been designated in the Neuse River, extending from the
Neuse River estuary upstream beyond the proposed project location. A consultation package for USACE
coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service is enclosed.
G.7a. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or
archeological resources?

Hazen reviewed HPOWEB on May 21, 2024 to determine potential impacts to historic resources. The
closest historic resource listed on the National Register of Historic Places to the proposed project site is
Goldsboro Local Historic District (Site ID WY0105) (the District). The District is located approximately
1.68 miles east of the project site. The District is not visible from the project site, and the project site is
not visible from the District due to the distance, topography, existing vegetation, and development. At
present, no additional structures or historic districts are documented within, surrounding, or visible
from the proposed project area. No new structures are proposed as part of the project. A map of
historic places in relation to the proposed project site is attached for reference.
The project will not impact undisturbed archaeological resources that may be present in the immediate
project vicinity. No disturbance of previously undisturbed soils is proposed as part of the project. In -
water disturbance of substrate consists only of removal of accumulated sediments.

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IPaC U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical
habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced
below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but
that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area.
However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have on trust
resources typically requires gathering additional site -specific (e.g., vegetation/species
surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the
USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to
each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI
Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that
section.
Location
Wayne County, North Carolina
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Local office
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
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3916 Sunset Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of
project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each
species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes
areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in
that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at
the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow
downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this
list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any
potential effects to species, additional site -specific and project -specific information is often
required. ov 1
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the
Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be
present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted,
funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list
which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from
either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field
office directly. -10% %.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC
website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesi and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown
on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also
shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for
more information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
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2. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
Birds
NAME
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Amphibians
NAME � Neuse River Waterdog Ne turus lewisi
Wherever found air
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location
overlaps the critical habitat.
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Fishes
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Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does
not overlap the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Clams
NAME
STATUS
Proposed Endangered
STATUS 0
Endangered
STATUS
Threatened
STATUS
Endangered
STATUS
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Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does
not overlap the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Tar River Spinymussel Parvaspina steinstansana
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1392
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolata
Threatened
Endangered
Endangered
Threatened
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does No -
not overlap the critical habitat. "0
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
Insects
0
NAME
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Critical habitats
STATUS
Candidate
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
This location overlaps the critical habitat for the following species:
NAME TYPE
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi Final
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772#crithab
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Bald &Golden Eagles
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act' and
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
bald or golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below.
Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gQv//program/eagle-management
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• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-i*nci*den t
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migratory -birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
https://www.fws.g
measures.pdf
• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC
https://www.fws.gov/media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-
golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action
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There are likely bald eagles present in your project area. For additional information on bald
eagles, refer to Bald Eagle Nesting and Sensitivity to Human Activity
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization
measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF
PRESENCE SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Probability of Presence Summary
BREEDING SEASON
Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely
to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your
project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read
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"Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled
"Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to
interpret this report.
Probability of Presence( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-
week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey
effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One
can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also
high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events
for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted
Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in
week 12 is 0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week
12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds
across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your
project area.
Survey Effort ( )
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of
surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The
number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
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Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are
based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
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What does IPaC use to generate the potential presence of bald and golden eagles in my specified
location?
The potential for eagle presence is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKI . The
AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey., banding, and citizen science datasets and is queried
and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project
intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in
that area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply). To see a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) Tool -
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What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs of bald and golden eagles in my
specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS46ir -of Conservation Concern (BCC), and other
species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge
Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science
datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid
cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because
they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a
particular vulnerability to offshore activities or development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area.
It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially
present in your project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) Tool.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating
the Eagle Act should such impacts occur. Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office if
you have questions.
Migratory birds
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Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act' and the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and
consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below.
Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gQv//program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-
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• Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/defa'aLalt/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf -
• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC-
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The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how
this list is generated, see the FAQ . This is not a list of every bird you may find in this
location, nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see
exact locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around
your project area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date
range and a species on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional
maps and models detailing the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your
list are available. Links to additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other
important information about your migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and
use your migratory bird report, can be found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization
measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF
PRESENCE SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.
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Brown -headed Nuthatch Sitta pusilla
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
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range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephaln NS Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Southeastern American Kestrel Falco sparverius paulus Breeds Apr 1 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
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Probability of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely
to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your
project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read
"Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled
"Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to
interpret this report.
Probability of Presence (■)
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-
week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey
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effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One
can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also
high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events
for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted
Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in
week 12 is 0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week
12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
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To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season( ) VA :P+
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds
across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your
project area.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of
surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The
number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are
based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
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Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize impacts to all
birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly important when birds
are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in the area, identifying the
locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very helpful impact minimization measure.
To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding in your project area, view the Probability of
Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity
you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the list of migratory birds that potentially occur in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC), and other
species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge
Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey., banding, and citizen science
datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid
cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because
they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a
particular vulnerability to offshore activities or development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area.
It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially
present in your project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) Tool.
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What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds potentially
occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by
the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey., banding, and
citizen science datasets.
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes
available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret
them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering or migrating in my area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering,
migrating or year-round), you may query your location using the RAIL Tool and look at the range maps
provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each bird in your results. If a bird
on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
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What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern throughout their
range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands); rrF .
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in
the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC -Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either
because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles) potential susceptibilities in
offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or
longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in
particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of
rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and
minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and
groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data
Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that may be helpful to
you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird model results files underlying the portal
maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird
Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the
year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional
information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact
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Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating
the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of
priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other
birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of
presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint.
On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar)
and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key
component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more
dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack
of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying
what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they
might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or
minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more
about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell me about conservation measures I can implement to
avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.
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National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must
undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the
individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.
There are no refuge lands at this location.
Fish hatcheries
There are no fish hatcheries at this location.
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Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI)
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to
determine the actual extent of wetlands on site.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
PF01 B
PF01 C
PSS1 C
RIVERINE
R2UBH
R5UBH
R4SBC
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory_
website
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NOTE: This initial screening does not replace an on -site delineation to determine whether
wetlands occur. Additional information on the NWI data is provided below.
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of
high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A
margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular
site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image
analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work
conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any
mapping problems.
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Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There
may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted
on the map and the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of
aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or
submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and
nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also
been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial
imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe
wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or
products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local
government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies.
Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should
seek the advice of appropriate Federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory
programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities04
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