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FEDERALLY PROTECTED BAT HABITAT ASSESSMENT REPORT
Upgrade NC 9 from NC 108 to US 74
Polk County, North Carolina
STIP No. R-5840
WBS Element No. 47083.1.1
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1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade NC 9 from NC 108 to
US 74 in Polk County, North Carolina, STIP No. R-5840. Three Oaks Engineering (Three Oaks) was
contracted to conduct a habitat assessment for federally protected bat species for R-5840.
The proposed roadway improvements may affect structures that could provide bat roosting habitat. The
project study area (PSA) for this survey was the same as that used for the Natural Resources Technical
Report (NCDOT 2017). See Figure 1.
The Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotisseptentrionalis, MYSE) and Tricolored Bat (Perimyotissubflavus,
PESU) are listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as potentially occurring in the PSA
(Appendix C). The Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus, MYLU), which may become federally listed in the
future, may also be found in Polk County.
2.0 METHODS
The habitat assessment and structure inspections followed the guidance set forth by the USFWS Range -
wide Indiana Bat & Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines (USFWS 2024). NCDOT Bat Habitat
Assessment Forms for bridges, culverts, and abandoned structures were completed as specified in the
Standard Operating Procedures (NCDOT 2024). All surveys performed were consistent with the
protocols stipulated in the USFWS National White -Nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol (White -
nose Syndrome Disease Management Working Group 2024). No mist -net surveys were conducted.
Spatial data containing records for active and inactive mine locations were obtained from the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS), Mineral Resources On -Line Spatial Data website (USGS 2024). The project
footprint was compared to the mine database to check for mine locations within a half -mile of the
project. There are no mines within a half -mile of the PSA.
Field inspections were performed on May 29, 2024. Any bridges or abandoned structures in the PSA
were visually inspected during daylight hours by trained, experienced biologists. Any culverts at least 3 ft
in diameter and 60 ft long were inspected. Coordinates were obtained for all surveyed structures.
Photos were taken of any bridges, culverts, or structures that had evidence of bat use in the PSA.
3.0 FINDINGS
Forested areas with trees large enough for roosting (>3 inches in diameter at breast height [DBH]) were
found along the PSA. Few dead snags or trees with flakey bark or crevices were observed. No caves were
observed in the PSA. Only one culvert at least 3 ft in diameter and 60 ft long was located within the PSA;
remaining culverts were shorter than 45 ft in length. No abandoned buildings were located in the PSA.
Four bridges were present and were surveyed. One of these bridges, NC 9 over US 74, was only partially
in the PSA; however, the entire bridge was surveyed. The bridge had evidence of bats in the form of
vocalizations and fresh guano. Bats were heard roosting in both deck expansion joints. In addition, two
adult Mexican Free -tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) were observed in a guard rail crevice and one
deceased juvenile Mexican Free -tailed Bat was observed on the side of a pier cap. All guano observed at
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the bridge was small in size. The colony size was estimated to be at least 20-100 bats. No evidence of
bats was observed at any other structure.
A list of inspected structures is provided in Table 1. See Figure 2 for locations. Field inspection data
forms are provided in Appendix A, and photos are in Appendix B.
Table 1. Structure Inspection Results
Structure
Survey
Structure Type and Location
Latitude/ Longitude
Bat Evidence
Number
Date
1
NC 9 culvert @ tributary to S. Branch
35.295946,-82.158406
5/29/24
none
Little White Oak Creek "SY'
Will Edwards Rd bridge over S.
2
Branch Little White Oak Creek
35.293949,-82.154641
5/29/24
none
#740212
Hicks Macabee Rd bridge over S.
3
Branch Little White Oak Creek
35.292363,-82.151888
5/29/24
none
#740208
4
NC 9 bridge over S. Branch Little
35.285904,-82.121492
5/29/24
none
White Oak Creek #740029
guano,
5
NC 9 bridge over US 74 #740218
35.281504,-82.11444
5/29/24
vocalizations,
bats
Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis; MYSE)
The MYSE, a federally endangered species, hibernates in winter in caves and mines in western North
Carolina. Suitable summer habitat for the MYSE is generally characterized as forested areas with trees
larger than three inches DBH. Summer roost sites include tree cavities or crevices, loose bark of live or
dead trees, bridges, and abandoned buildings. According to the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NCNHP 2024) Biotics Database, the nearest MYSE element occurrence (EO) is approximately 8
miles west of the PSA, last observed in 1990 (EO ID # 32138, historical occurrence). A more recent
occurrence is located approximately 9.5 miles northwest of the project, dating from 2005 (EO 32158).
NOTE: According to the unofficial IPaC report, this species only needs to be considered if the project
includes wind turbine operations (Appendix C).
Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus; PESU)
The PESU is proposed as a federally endangered species. They are generally associated with forested
landscapes. In summer, they will roost in tree foliage, or sometimes in buildings. They are also known to
roost in bridges and culverts. The nearest PESU occurrence is 7.5 miles southwest of the PSA, last
observed in 2022 (NCNHP 2024, EO ID # 42749).
Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus; MYLU)
The MYLU is under review by the USFWS for federal listing. This species will readily use man-made
structures such as buildings and bridges for roosting. The nearest MYLU occurrence is located 19 miles
northeast of the project, last observed in 2012 (NCNHP 2024, EO ID # 35332).
No caves, mines or rock outcrops were observed in the project study area. There is likely no suitable
winter habitat for MYSE or MYLU due to the lack of caves and mines in the PSA. It is possible that the
single culvert greater than 60 ft in length (structure 1) could provide suitable winter habitat for PESU.
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See Table 2 for additional information on the presence/probable absence of habitat suitability.
Biological conclusions for bats species can be rendered once more project details have been developed.
Table 2. Presence (✓) or Probable Absence (X) of various Habitat Types for Bats in R-5840 PSA
Species
Summer Roosting
Winter Roosting
Foraging Habitat
CommutingHabitat
Northern Long-
✓
X
✓
✓
eared Bat
Tricolored Bat
✓
✓
✓
✓
Little Brown Bat
✓
X
✓
✓
4.0 INVESTIGATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Investigator: Mary Frazer
Education: M.E.M., Resource Ecology, Duke University, 1991
B.S. Zoology, University of Wisconsin, 1988
Experience: Environmental Specialist, Three Oaks Engineering, July 2015-present
Environmental Program Consultant, NCDOT, 2000-2015
Environmental Specialist, Wisc. Coastal Management Program, 1996-2000
Water Regulation Specialist, Wisc. Dept. of Natural Resources, 1994-1996
Biologist, Soil and Environmental Consultants, 1992-1994
Responsibilities: Surveys and document preparation
Investigator: Byron Levan
Education: B.S. Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, North Carolina State
University, 2011
M.FW. Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, North Carolina State
University, 2019
Experience: Environmental Scientist, Three Oaks Engineering, 2021-present
Junior Environmental Scientist, NV5 Global Inc., 2019-2021
Responsibilities: Surveys and document preparation
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5.0 REFERENCES
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 2017. Natural Resources Technical Report,
Upgrade NC-9 from NC-108 to US-74. Polk County, North Carolina. TIP R-5840, WBS Element
No. 47083.1.1
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 2024. Standard Operating Procedures NCDOT
Preliminary Bat Habitat Assessments (Structures, Caves & Mines) (Accessed May 10, 2024).
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) 2024. The Natural Heritage Database Explorer.
http://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/map (Accessed June 4, 2024).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2024. Range -wide Indiana Bat & Northern Long-eared
Bat Survey Guidance. https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-
04/fi nal_usfws_rangewide_ibat-nleb_survey_guideli nes_508-comp) iant_.pdf.
United States Geological Survey (USGS), Mineral Resources On -Line Spatial Data Website. 2024.
http://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/find-mrds.php (Accessed June 4, 2024).
White -nose Syndrome Disease Management Working Group. 2024. National White -Nose Syndrome
Decontamination Protocol — March 2024. www.WhiteNoseSyndrome.org.
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Appendix A. Data Forms
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Bat Culvert Habitat Assessment Form Lat/IOng: r
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Bat Habitat Assessment Form
Observers: La % •L
Date: 3 `1 Time
County: k ., It-,
Crossing (Name of the feature intersected): S
Culverts
Project number/name: _ C! 64 0
Road Name/SR Number:
Structure #:
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial Suburban/residential
of project footprint (approx) Herb/Shrub/Grassland Agricultural I r9
Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? N/A
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties:
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? N[ 1-3 hours
If yes to shag/snag, list spp of habitat trees >5" dbh __ _
If large hollow trees or snags >5"DBH 'present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
Presence of: In project footprint
caves yes no
abandoned mines yes no.,
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide description and location.
Major water source in project footprint: N/A river Weam/creek
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non stagnant, smooth or slack water areas? -
Structure specific questions:
Guard rails
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concrete
Culvert material
concrete
timber
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Number of barrels: 1
(double, triple, etc.)
Culvert height: Culvert width: .�
If culvert is buried (sedimentation) observed smallest opening height:
Culvert type
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Openings protected from wind & lights
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no
Crevices present:
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no
Rough surfaces, imperfections, bird nests
",yes -
no
Human disturbance in culvert
high
med
Depth of water in culvert (if applicable)
2 t
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no
4-6 hours 7+ hours
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
yes no
yes no
pond lake
yes (no,)
timber metal
,- etar plastic
Culvert length: t
arch other
weep holes yes
low Qnone°
swamp
N/Af,.,1�1 4
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed: Evidence of bats using? yes no
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes no >1
Evidence of bats using bird nests or weep holes, if present? yes no I other
Type of evidence gnno staining bats
Bat species present/number of bats:
Notes ;include description of bat location within culvert, sedimentation buildup, drainage inlets inside culvert, etc.l

NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form Updated 3/23/21
Bat Ha bita ,, Assessment
Observers:
Date:
County:
Crossing (Name of the feature intersected):
Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi
of project footprint (approx)
TIP or DOT project number: _
Bridge Road (Name of facility carried)
Bridge Number:
Urban/Commercial Suburban/Residential
Herb/Shrub/Grassland Agricultural
Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest_ _
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? N/A _ es no _
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties (Avery: Cranberry Mine area only, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Jackson, Macon, Rutherford: Bat Cave/Lake Lure area only, Swain)
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes no
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? N/A 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
if yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh
If snags >5"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of: • In project footprint
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
Caves yes ro
yes no
mi
Abandoned mines yes no
yes no
If'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint N/A river stream./cree•
pond lake
swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water?
yes no
N/A
Structure specific questions:
Artificial lighting _ . <.:,;-,,•::: yes no
Guard rails none concrete
metal
Deck type concrete metal ::;E.,
open grid
Beam type none concrete {:!
timber
End/back wall type concrete timuej masonry
Creosote evidence
yes
no
Suitable roosting crevices present (% -1%" wide)
yes
10
Deck drains
yes
no
Max height of bridge deck above ground or water (ft):
Bridge alignment E/W NW/SE NE/SW
Human disturbance under bridge high med ::: none
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed) yes r,o
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed:
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes no
Type of Evidence (circle all that apply) guano staining bats obs:: rued
Roost Type crevice opeWarea
Roost Material metal concrete
Bat species present (list all species):
Notes (list each species locations and estimated number of each species):

NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Form Updated 3/23/21
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Observers:
Date:
County:
Crossing (Name of the feature intersected):
NCDOT Bridges
TIP or DOT project number: _ 5 4? 4+`0
Bridge Road (Name of facility carried)___.__ As c o;
Bridge Number: -
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% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/Commercial Suburban/Residential
of project footprint (approx) Herb/Shrub/Grassland Agricultural
Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water_
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? N/A _ no _
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties (Avery. Cranberry Mine. area only, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Jackson, Macon, Rutherford: Bat Cave/Lake Lure area only, Swain)
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes no
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? N/A 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh
If snags >5"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of:
In project footprint
Caves
yes no
Abandoned mines
yes nc
If'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint
N/A river stream/creek
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water?
Structure specific questions:
Artificial lighting
unknown yes r
Guard rails
none concrete timber
Deck type
concrete metal timber
Beam type
none concrete steel
End/back wall type
concrete timber masonry
Creosote evidence
Suitable roosting crevices present
(Y2 -1%" wide)
Deck drains
Max height of bridge deck above ground or water (ft):
Bridge alignment N/S E/W NW/SE
Human disturbance under bridge high med low'
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed)
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed:
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page)
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
Type of Evidence (circle all that apply) guano
Roost Type
Roost Material
Bat species present (list all species):
Notes (list each species locations and estimated number of each species):
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
yes no
yes no
pond lake swamp
yes no N/A
metal
open grid
timber
yes n,
yes no
yes no
N E/SW
none
yes no
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observers: TIP or C:OT project number:
Date: _._ _ _ Bridge -,oad (Name of facility carried) _
County: _ _ _ _ Bridge ;dumber: T _
Crossing (Name of the feature intersected): . _.
% Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/Commercial__ _ Suburban/Residential
of project footprint (approx) Herb/Shrub/Grassland Agricultural
Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? N/A _ yes _ no
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties (Avery: Cranberry Mine. area only, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Jackson, Macon, Rutherford: Bat Cave/Lake Lure area only, Swain)
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes no
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 7+ hours
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh
If snags >5"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of: In project footprint In vicinty (0.5 mi)
Caves yes no yes no
Abandoned mines yes no yes no
if'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint
N/A
river
stream/creek
pond
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of
non -stagnant, smooth or slack water?
yes
Structure specific questions:
Artificial lighting
unknown
yes
no
Guard rails
none
concrete
timhf:;
Deck type
; :: ;
metal
timber
open gri
Beam type
none
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steel
timber
End/back wall type
: ncre:e
timber
masonry
Creosote evidence
yes
Suitable roosting crevices present
(% -1%" wide)
'es
Deck drains
yes
Max height of bridge deck above ground or water (ft):
Bridge alignment
N/S
E/W
NW/SE
NE/SW
Human disturbance under bridge
high
med
low
none
Evidence of bats using bridge? (pfictos neecGd) yes
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed:
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes
Type of Evidence (circle all that apply) guano staining
Roost Type crevice
Roost Material me -:a
Bat species present (list all species):
Notes (list each species locations and estimated number of each species):
lake swamp
no N/A
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Date: fldl� Time Road Name/SR Number:
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Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest �y
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water
Any trees >s" uBm wltnln project tootprint r
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties:
N/A
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day. ---4,3- c urs
If yes to shag/snag, list spp of habitat trees >5" dbh _.
If large hollow trees or snags >5"DBH aW-present in sunlit areas, provide photos -and location.
no
no
4-6 hours 7+ hours
Presence of:
In project footprint
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
caves
yes (iV
yes
,o
abandoned mines
yes nog
yes
no
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide description
and location.
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Major water source in project footprint: N/A
river eam/cre e i
pond
lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non stagnant, smooth
or slack water areas?,
Y
rib N/A
Structure specific questions:
Guard rails
none concrete
timber
metal
Culvert material
coer�e r
rwgtal
tic [
Number of barrels:
(double, triple, etc.)
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Culvert height: ; t�7 ` Culvert width: L `'
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Culvert Iengt,I(i:
If culvert is buried (sedimentation) observed smallest opening height:
Culvert type
pipe 150Z,
arch
of �r-
Openings protected from wind & lights
ryes.) no
Crevices present:
Cy'e no
weep holes
yes no
Rough surfaces, imperfections, bird nests
yeses no
Human disturbance in culvert
high med
_
none
Depth of water in culvert (if applicable)
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed: Evidence of bats using? yes no
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form) yes 6510)
Evidence of bats using bird nests or weep holes, if present? yes o other
Type of evidence guano k4aning bats
Bat species present/number of bats:
Notes include description of bat location within culvert sedimentation buildup, drainage inlets inside culvert, etc.

NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment form Updated 3/23/21
Bat H a b ital
Observers:
Date:
County:
Crossing (Name of the feature intersected):
TIP or DOT project number:
Bridge Road (Name of facility carried)
Bridge Number:_ 0%1 �_
%.Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/Commercial _.. _
Suburban/Residential
of project footprint (approx) Herb/Shrub/Grassland_
Agticultural
Deciduous/Evergreen/Mixed Forest
-Mir
Woody Wetland/Herb Wetland/Open Water
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? N/A yes
no
Complete this section for Indiana bat counties (Avery: Cranberry Mine. area only, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Jackson, Macon, Rutherford: Bat Cave/Lake Lure area only, Swain)
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A yes
no
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? N/A
1-3 hours
4-6 hours 7+ hours
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >S" dbh
If snags >5"DBH are present.in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of: ' In project footprint
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
Caves yes no
yes
no
Abandoned mines yes no
yes
no
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide photos, description, and location.
Major water source in project footprint N/A ' river stream/creek
pond
lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack water?
yes
N/A
Structure specific questions:
Artificial lighting unknown yes no r
Guard rails none concrete timber
metal
Deck type concrete metal timber
open grid
Beam type none concrete stee'
timber
End/back wall type concrete timber masonry
Creosote evidence
yes
no.
Suitable roosting crevices present (% 1%" wide)
yes-
no
Deck drains
yes
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Max height of bridge deck above ground or water (ft):
"" \
Bridge alignment r '':;'S1 E/W NW/SE
NE/SW00
Human disturbance under bridge i`figh med low
one
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Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed)
,yes
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no�,�
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed:
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page)
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Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
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Type of Evidence (circle all that apply) rgUa -.
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Roost Type
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Notes (list each species locations and estimated number of each species):

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Appendix B. Photos
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Appendix C. IPaC Resource List
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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
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of
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.
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, ❑r 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.
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 d❑ so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
S. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesl 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).

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
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Wherever found
This species only needs to be considered if the following
condition applies:
• This species only needs to be considered if the project
includes wind turbine operations.
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/9045
STATUS
Endangered
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus ,Proposed Endangered
Wherever found Oft
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/10515
Reptiles
NAME STATUS
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Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii SAT
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/6962
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS

Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf Hexastylis naniflora Threatened
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2458
White Irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum Endangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8097
Critical habitats 44
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
There are no critical habitats at this location.
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You are still required to determine if your project(s) may have effects on all
above listed species.
Bald &Golden Eagles
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act' and
the M igratory 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.gov//program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/1 i bra ry/col lections/avoid i ng-and-minimizing-i nci dental-ta ke-
migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-
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
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 L peci es/ 1626
Probability of Presence Summary
BREEDING SEASON
Breeds Sep 1 to Aug 31
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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 cells)
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 (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 54 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 ,X
Surveys from only the last 10yea rs 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
SDECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle ++++ ++++ + + + + +i++ +—++ 4- ++4- + - - 4- 4- ++*+ ++++ ++++
Non -BCC
Vulnerable
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 (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). To see a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) Tool.

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 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 (RAI L) Tool.
What if I have eagles on my list? 01C "'111111liko
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
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act' and the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Actz. -�.;1\044
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and 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".
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.gov//program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/1 i b ra ry/co I l e ct i o n s/avoiding-and-minimizing-i n ci d e nta I-ta ke-
migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-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
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 below. 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
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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.
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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.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/1 626
Bobolink Dolichonyx aryzivorus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Chuck-will's-widow Antrostomus carolinensis
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Sep 1 to Aug 31
Breeds May 20 to Jul 31
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
Breeds May 10 to Jul 10
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20

Prairie Warbler Setophaga discolor Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (SCRs) in the continental USA
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska. OX \1%,
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Probability of Presence Summary V11*111%
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 j,
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid celI(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 (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 _. 1t!X %,
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
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle 1 11-11 J"' Ili+1 I I I I INon-BCC
Vulnerable
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(CON)
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BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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widow +++ ++++ ' ' ' + +— ++ ++++ ++++
BCC - BCR
Eastern Whip- i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 +�� 4 —+ ++++ ++++ ++++
poor -will
BCC Rangewide
(CON)

Prairie Warbler I I I I I I I I I
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Rusty Blackbird i 1, 1 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1• 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1• 1 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1 1 1
BCC - BCR
Wood Thrush i 1 l I 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1• 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1• 1 1 1 1 1 Jill 1 1 1 1
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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 1Okm 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), ❑r 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 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.
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);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in
the continental USA; and
3. "Nan -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
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.

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:
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A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory
website
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.
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 proprietaryjurisdiction of any Federal, state, ❑r 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 activities.
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