20200157 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200127

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20200157 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required What amout is owed?*
r Fee received
r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
r $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Select Project Reviewer*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Andrew Moore:eads\awmoore3
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Nettlewvod Tract
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Katherine Weatherly
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
katherine.v,[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /27/2020
Nearest Body of Water
An unnamed pond connected to Fourmile Branch
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.515312-82.525410
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Buncombe
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U

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:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
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
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
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)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Nettlewood Associates LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
Richard A. Grant
2d.Address
Street Address
83 Peachtree Road
Address Line 2
City
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28803
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
3a. Name:
Jonathan Blaha

3b. Business Name:
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
3c.Address
Street Address
533 South Third St, Suite 100
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Minneapolis
MN
Postal / Zip Code
Country
55415
USA
3d. Telephone Number:
3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Katherine Weatherly
4b. Business Name:
Terracon Consultants
4c.Address
Street Address
72 Pointe Circle
Address Une 2
City
State / Province / legion
Greenville
SC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
29615
USA
4d. Telephone Number:
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
katherine.v,[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form-Nettlewood Tract.pdf
87.45KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Asheville, NC
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
9656-01-9118-00000 (portion)
2.52
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Nettlewood Drive
Address Line 2
City
State/ Province/ tiegion
Asheville
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
USA
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
An unnamed pond connected to Fourmile Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C

3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050705
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinityof the project at the time of this application:*
The site is primarily vacant with maintained wooded and grassed areas along Nettlewood Drive in Asheville, NC. A vacant residential structure is present in the southeast portion of the
site. Nettlewood Drive and residential development are present to the north, wooded land and commercial development is present to the east, Peachtree Road and commercial
development is present to the south, and wooded land, commercial development and highway 25 are present to the west.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
1 Topo REV 1.pdf 1.14MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
3 Soils REV 1.pdf 1.08MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.01
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Construct a parking lot and associated driveway to facilitate entry/exit at the proposed outpatient surgical center.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project proposes the development of a paved parking lot with associated 24,268 SF commercial outpatient surgical building with access from Nettlewood Drive in Asheville,
Buncombe County, NC. The proposed parking lot and building would be located on 2.52 acre tract of land with an anticipated disturbance acreage of approximately 0.01 acres of
wetland. The wetland to be impacted with fill dirt is located south of Nettlewood Drive in the northcentral portion of the site.
A site plan illustrating the location of the proposed construction and resulting wetland impact is attached. The proposed impact to the wetland area allows for interconnectivity of
entrance off of Nettlewood Drive to the parking lot. Site plans including cross sectional views of proposed impacts are attached.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Wetland Delineation 2020-1-22.pdf 5.03MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No 6 Unknown
Comments:
PJD submitted in concurrence with this PCN
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Katherine Weatherly
Agency/Consultant Company: Terracon Consultants
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
PJD Request.pdf 2.18MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are anyother 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?
Not at this time
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory

1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
r Buffers
2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area
A Fill P Isolated Wetlands A No Corps 0.010
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.010
2h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Entire 0.01 acres of wetland will be impacted (fill).
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Entire 0.01 acres of wetland will be impacted (fill) to support parking lot feature.
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
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Confirmed with project manager through email on December 30, 2019 that this amount of wetland impact will not require compensatory mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.010
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:
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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause
degradation of downstream surface waters.*
r Stormwater Management r Antidegradation
Plan Calculations
3b. Stormwater Management Plan
3c. Antidegradation Calculations

Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. 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 Nor NIA
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
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 any trees 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
51. 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?
IPaC online resource
Consultation Documentation Upload
IPAC Report.pdf 790.87KB
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 Fisheries online 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 GIS Web Service (HPOWEB) and the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (OSA)
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
86197132 Nettlewood Tract CR Desktop Final 1-23-20.pdf
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA floodplain online resource
Miscellaneous
Comments
PJD submitted with PCN
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
4.82MB
U
Signature v
W 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:
Katherine Lee Weatherly
Signature
rtrw1&41 9rlr�y
Date
1 /27/2020

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. ______________ PLAN NO. ____________ PARCEL ID: ________________________
STREET ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Please print:
Property Owner: ________________________________________________________________
Property Owner: ________________________________________________________________
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
__________________________________, of ________________________________________
(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.
Property Owner’s Address (if different than property above):
_________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
__________________ __________________ _________________ __________________
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________
N/A N/A 9656-01-9118-00000
Nettlewood Drive, Asheville, Buncombe County, NC
Nettlewood Associates LLC
Katherine Weatherly Terracon Consultants, Inc
83 Peachtree Road, Asheville, NC 28803
N/A
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
AuAuthhhthhhhhhhhorized Signatureee
1/27/2020
³Exhibit
1
Project No.
Date:
Drawn By:MDP
Approved By:JWB
0 400 800200Feet
8/14/2019
USGS Topographic Map
Nettlewood Associates, LLC Tracts (7)Nettlewood Drive and Peachtree Road Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
86197132.1
72 Pointe Circle Greenville, SC 29615
PH: [phone] FAX: [phone]:4,000
Legend
Approximate Site Boundary
Ux
CuD
CuC
TmC
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community³Exhibit
3
Project No.
Date:
Drawn By:MDP
Approved By:JWB
0 100 20050Feet
8/14/2019
NRCS SSURGO Soils Map
Nettlewood Associates, LLC Tracts (7)Nettlewood Drive and Peachtree Road Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
86197132.1
72 Pointe Circle Greenville, SC 29615
PH: [phone] FAX: [phone]:1,000
Legend
Approximate Site Boundary
Soil Map Unit Name
Clifton-Urban land complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
Clifton-Urban land complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Tate-Urban land complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Urban land
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Terracon Consultants, Inc. 521 Clemson Road Columbia, South Carolina 29229
P [803] 741 9000 F [803] 741 -9900 terracon.com
January 23, 2020

Mr. Jonathan Blaha
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
533 South Third St., Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

Re: Cultural Resources Desktop Review for the Nettlewood Tract
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Terracon Project No. 86197132

Dear Mr. Blaha:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon), on behalf of Ryan Companies, has completed a Cultural
Resources Desktop Review for the proposed 2.52-acre Nettlewood Tract located south of the City
of Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2). The desktop review is being
conducted as part of the application for a Nationwide Permit (NWP 39) from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. This work was done under contract to Ryan Companies in general accordance with
Terracon Proposal P86197132, dated January 2, 2020.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH

Background research was conducted on January 22, 2020, using the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office GIS Web Service (HPOWEB), a GIS program depicting previously recorded
above-ground historic resources. Background research was also conducted at the North Carolina
Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in August 2019 to determine the presence of any previously
recorded archaeological resources. The area examined was a 0.25-mile radius around the project
area.

Based on the results of the background research, there are two cultural resources recorded within
a 0.25-mile radius of the project area (Figures 1 and 2). The Blue Ridge Parkway, BN0905, is
located approximately 0.17-mile northwest of the project area and was determined to be eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Archaeological site 31BN156,
located approximately 0.11-mile northwest of the project area, was recorded in 1975 as a small
prehistoric site. While the NRHP status for this site is listed as “unassessed,” no additional work
was recommended. No other previously recorded historic or archaeological resources are located
within a 0.25-mile radius of the project area.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

There are no previously recorded cultural resources located within or immediately adjacent to the
project area. The closest previously documented cultural resource, archaeological site 31BN156,
is located approximately 0.11-mile to the northwest. Neither archaeological site 31BN156 nor the
#
Blue Ridge Parkway
31BN156
Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed
#Archaeological Site
Blue Ridge Parkway - Historic Resource
0.25-mile Search Radius
Project Area (approximate)
Figure 1. Previously recorded cultural resources within a 0.25-mile radius of the project area.Base Map: Asheville (1979) 7.5' USGS topographic quadrangle.
FigureProject No.
Drawn By:
Reviewed By:
Date:January 2020
BGG
BGG 521 Clemson Rd.Columbia, SC
PH. [phone] terracon.com
1NETTLEWOOD TRACTBUNCOMBE CO., NC
86197132®USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
0 0.1 0.20.05
Miles
#
Blue Ridge Parkway
31BN156
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics,CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS UserCommunity
#Archaeological Site
Blue Ridge Parkway - Historic Resource
0.25-mile Search Radius
Project Area (approximate)
Figure 2. Aerial imagery depicting previously recorded cultural resources within a 0.25-mile radius of the project area.Base Map: ESRI World Imagery.
FigureProject No.
Drawn By:
Reviewed By:
Date:January 2020
BGG
BGG 521 Clemson Rd.Columbia, SC
PH. [phone] terracon.com
2NETTLEWOOD TRACTBUNCOMBE CO., NC
86197132®AERIAL IMAGERY
0 0.1 0.20.05
Miles
January 22, 2020
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2020-SLI-0280
Event Code: 04EN1000-2020-E-00670
Project Name: Nettlewood Tract

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 attached species list 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. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) Asheville Field Office's (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc_counties.html. The AFO website list includes “species of concern” species that could
potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future. Also
available are:
Design and Construction Recommendations
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/Recommendations.html
Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant_survey.html
Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html
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New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.
Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists 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 or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) 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 or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office's website
at https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/assessment_guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://
www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, 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 additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eagles/). Wind energy projects should follow
the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
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http://www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
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.
Attachment(s):
Official Species List
Migratory Birds
Wetlands
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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:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN1000-2020-SLI-0280
Event Code:04EN1000-2020-E-00670
Project Name:Nettlewood Tract
Project Type:DEVELOPMENT
Project Description:2.52 acres commercial building
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/35.51532596604914N82.52600502645825W
Counties:Buncombe, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 12 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
Fisheries , 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
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2657
Endangered
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Threatened
Reptiles
NAME STATUS
Bog Turtle Clemmys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
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Clams
NAME STATUS
Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5039
Endangered
Arachnids
NAME STATUS
Spruce-fir Moss Spider Microhexura montivaga
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4801
Endangered
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Blue Ridge Goldenrod Solidago spithamaea
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5821
Threatened
Bunched Arrowhead Sagittaria fasciculata
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1720
Endangered
Mountain Sweet Pitcher-plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4283
Endangered
Spreading Avens Geum radiatum
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6854
Endangered
Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginiana
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1728
Threatened
Lichens
NAME STATUS
Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933
Endangered
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Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
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 below.
The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
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 measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
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
Breeds Sep 1 to
Aug 31
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2974
Breeds Apr 27
to Jul 20
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BREEDING
SEASON
Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8745
Breeds May 1
to Jul 20
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20
to Aug 20
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 1
to Jul 31
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Sep 10
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds
elsewhere
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Aug 31
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions
(BCRs) in the continental USA
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8792
Breeds May 10
to Jul 15
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 and understand the
FAQ “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.
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no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC Vulnerable
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SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Cerulean Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Golden-winged
Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Kentucky Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Rusty Blackbird
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker
BCC - BCR
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
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 and/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 migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
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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 AKN Phenology 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, migrating or present year-round in my
project 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 refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. 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:
"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);
"BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
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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 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
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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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Wetlands
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.
THERE ARE NO WETLANDS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.