20191368 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191007

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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance into the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
Version#*
20191368
1
Is a payment required for this project?*
* No payment required
What amout is owed?*
* Fee received
r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
r $570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Washington Regional Office - [phone] Robert Tankard:eads\rbtankard
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
US-NC-5069-Hobucken
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Will Vesely
1 b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/7/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Upper Springs Creek
Basin
Tar -Pamlico
Water Classification
SFH
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.255337
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Pamlico
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-76.576657
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
F Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
P Nationwide Permit (NWP)
F- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r' Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
P 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
12 - Utility Lines
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)iress
F Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
19. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
Fbbucken_Mitigation_Approval_Form. pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r' No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r` Yes r No r Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
William C. Fentress
2b. Deed book and page no.:
639 and 121-123
2c. Responsible party
2d. Address
Street Address
801 Lake Pointe Road
Address Line 2
city
New Bern
Postal / Zip Code
28562
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
State / Frmince / Piegion
North Carolina
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
81.72KB
r Yes r No
r'Yes rNo

3a. Name:
Matt Grugan
3b. Business Name:
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC
3c.Address
Street Address
750 Park of Commerce Dr.
Address Line 2
Suite 200
City
Boca Raton
PostaJ / Zip Code
33487
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Hobucken
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
7525367333000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Lowland Road
Address Line 2
City
Hobucken
Rbstal / Zip Code
28537
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Upper Springs Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SFH
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Tar -Pamlico
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030201040701
4. Project Description and History
State / Frmince / I'71agm
Florida
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
0.430
State / Frmince / fbgm
NC
Country
USA
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 site currently contains undeveloped woodlands and a surface water ditch. The site has not historically been developed. The adjoining properties primarily contain water tower,
Lowland Road, agricultural land, undeveloped wooded land, and wetlands.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes 6 No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Hobucken_ex_2_topo.pdf 1.83MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Hobucken_ex_5_Soil _Survey_Map.pdf 1.34MB

4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.415
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to develop a cell tower off Lowland Road in Hobucken, North Carolina to support improvement to cellular communication coverage in the area. The
improvement in cellular coverage in the area needed to improve basic community services and improve emergency response.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project will develop 0.3 -acres of wetland off Lowland Road to develop a cell tower. The area will be cleared and then filled resulting in permanent impacts to wetland. The site is
proposed to developed with a 80'x80' cell tower compound and 24'x279' gravel access road. A culvert will be added to cross the non -jurisdictional surface ditch on the western portion of
the site. The site will ultimately have a 300' self-supporting cell tower, equipment platform with 30kW diesel generator, fiber optic cable underground along access road, and pad -
mounted transformer on platform.
The applicant will implement best management practices that will minimize erosion and migration of sediments on and off the project site during and after construction. Additionally, land
disturbance activity will comply with the NC Department of Water Quality (DWQ) Stormwater Best Management Practices.
All stormwater runoff from built upon areas will be transported primarily via vegetated conveyances. These practices will include the use of appropriate grading and sloping techniques
and erosion prevention and sediment control measures capable of preventing erosion, migration of sediments, and bank failure. All disturbed land will be stabilized and sloped where
appropriate with a minimum 3:1 slope upon project completion as applicable. Once the project is initiated, it will be carried to completion in an a)peditious manner, minimizing the period
of disturbance to the environment.
Temporary best management practices such as silt fence and/or other diversionary structures will be used during construction. Permanent stabilization of embankments will contain
appropriately sized rip -rap over geotextile liner or other similar approved permanent erosion control features where applicable. Temporary and permanent stormwater controls may be
used to minimize sedimentation and erosion and minimize impact to the stream areas.
See attached nationwide permit supporting documentation for further information.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Permit_DraWngs.pdf 3.37MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes f• No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r WA
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5dl. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed projector related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory -
1. Impacts Summary
Ia. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
V Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
F- Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2al Reason(?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. * 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*

Fill for radio tower and P Bottomland Hardwood Forest A Yes Both 0.300
access road (acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.300
2h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
29. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.300
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Site and design alternatives were evaluated for the project site to avoid and minimize the wetland impacts associated with the proposed project. The
no -action alternative would prevent the project from being completed either through no federal decision or by not conducting the proposed project.
The no -action alternative was rejected because it does not meet the project purpose and need. The applicant initially proposed a 100 ft x 100 ft
square compound area and a 32 ft x 279 ft access road for construction of the tower and associated support structures, which is the applicant's
standard footprint for cell towers of this size. This alternative would have resulted in approAmately 0.415 acres of wetland impacts. This alternative
was rejected as no wetland impact avoidance was achievable due to the site conditions.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Various layouts were considered for the development to avoid and minimize impacts to the emsting wetlands on the site to the mammum extent feasible
while maintaining the project goal of developing the cell tower. The ebsting impact drawings provided in included depict the proposed site design,
which includes the cell tower, gravel access road, and easement area. Alternative layouts within the site were considered; however, each of the
layouts results in comparable impacts to wetlands for construction of various components of the proposed development. The applicant reduced the
footprint of the proposed wetland impacts to 80 ft x 80 ft and reduced the access road width to 24 ft x 279 ft to reduce wetland impacts to 0.300. The
applicant will minimize impacts to WOTUS including wetlands by implementing stormwater best management practices during construction. The impacts
to wetlands will be further minimized through the use of pervious fill material predominantly consisting of gravel.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes
r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
F DWR
H7 Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
r Mitigation bank 67 Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(line rfeet)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.3
4h. Comments
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) -
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes
r No
If no, explain why:
Not located within regulated distance of a stream. Verified with Robert Pullinger of SCDENR and he confirmed it will not be subject to the buffer rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan

2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
Impacts will be less than 0.5 -acre.
FG. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species list for Pamlico County, USFWS Habitat Mapper, USFWS IPAC - Information, Planning, and
Conservation System, and NCDENR Natural Program Data Search for Pamlico County.
Consultation Documentation Upload
]PAC _List. pdf 227.53KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*

r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Keep electrical components above the base elevation
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Contacted Skip Lee of the Pamlico County CAMA Office
Miscellaneous
Comments
Would like to have call Wth project manager to discuss project in more detail.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Hobucken NWP and Supporting Documentation - Final - Signed.pdf 321.25KB
Hobcken_NWP_Appendices.pdf 19.77MB
Signature
*
V By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
William Camp Vesely
Signature
Date
10/7/2019

Jurisdictional Determination Request
D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION"
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
William Fentress
Print Name
Capacity: 0 Owner ❑Authorized Agents
Date
Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑✓ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
8 A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
❑ I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
❑ Other:
For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USAGE protocols, skip to Part E.
If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
5 Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
Version: May 2017 Page 3

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
DirecT
Matt Grugan
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC
750 Park of Commerce Dr, Suite 200
Boca Raton, FL 33487
NORTH CAROLINA
Enviromnental Quality
August 27, 2019
Expiration of Acceptance: 2/27/2020
Project: US-NC-5069-Hobucken County: Pamlico
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin
Tar -Pamlico
Impact Location
18 -digit HUG
Impact Type
Impact Quantity
03020104
Non -Riparian Wetland
0.30
Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and
15A NCAC 02B .0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone].
cc: Will Vesely, agent
Sincerely,
4AsManagement
B Stanfill
Supervisor
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2020-SLI-0002
Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-00017
Project Name: US -NC -5069 Hobucken
October 01, 2019
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

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evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratoI3 birds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].

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Attachment(s):
• Official Species List

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

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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2020-SLI-0002
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Project Name: US -NC -5069 Hobucken
Project Type: LAND - CLEARING
Project Description: The site is 0.43 -acres of wetland being redeveloped into a cell tower on
0.30 -acres of the wetlands.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/place/35.25528638486969N76.57658862899797W
Counties: Pamlico, NC

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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
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.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
This species is also protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and may have additional
consultation requirements.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4469
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614

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Reptiles
NAME
STATUS
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis
Similarity of
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Appearance
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/776
(Threatened)
Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas
Threatened
Population: North Atlantic DPS
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6199
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys kempii Endangered
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
available.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5523
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Rough -leaved Loosestrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2747
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.