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Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 • Phone: [phone] • lax: [phone]
sandec.corn
To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service January 28, 2020
Raleigh Field Office S&EC Project No: 13536.W7
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Re: Online Project Review Request, Sugg Property, Fuquay-Varina - Wake County, North Carolina,
13536.W7
We have reviewed the referenced project using the USFWS North Carolina Field Office's online project review
process and have followed all guidance and instructions in completing the review. We completed our review
January 17, 2020 and are submitting our project review package in accordance with the instructions for further
review.
Our proposed action consists of:
The proposed project is for the High Grove Oaks Subdivision, a proposed residential development.
The location of the project and the action area are identified on the enclosed maps.
Sugg Property (35.639926,-78.764086). The site is located at 3528 Wiltree Drive, Fuquay-Varina, Wake County,
North Carolina.
Construction will commence following the anticipated Section 404 & 401 Approvals and should be completed by
the Nationwide Permit Expiration date of March 18, 2022.
This project review is needed for potential stream crossing authorization through the USACE in Wake County.
The enclosed project review package provides the information about the species and critical habitat considered in
our review. The species conclusions table included in the package identifies our determinations for the resources that
may be affected by the project.
For additional information, please contact Mason Montgomery at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
Mason Digitally signed by Mason
Montgomery
Montgomery Date: 2020.01.31 08:49:17-05'00'
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department
Enclosures:
1)
Project Request Review Package
2)
S&EC T&E Species Report
3)
Vicinity Maps
6)
NIIP Report
4)
S&EC Photo Report
7)
FWS Species Conclusion Table
5)
FWS Official Species List
8)
FWS Self -Certification Letter

Environmental Consultants,
8412 falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 • Phone
sandcc. com
January 28, 2020
S&EC Project No.: 13536.W7
To: Mattamy Homes
Attn: Bruce Herbert
1210 Trinity Rd., Ste 102
Cary, NC 27513
Re: THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES REPORT
Sugg Property (+/- 96 acres)
3528 Wiltree Drive, Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, NC
Dear Bruce Herbert:
On January 14, 2020, Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC) evaluated the Sugg Property
shown on the attached maps for potential endangered species. The property is located at 3528 Wiltree
Drive in Wake County, NC. Surface waters onsite flow into Middle Creek in the Neuse River Basin,
which has been classified in the "Classification and NC DWQ Standards Applicable to Surface Waters
and Wetlands of North Carolina" as C; NSW. It should be noted that our site assessment took place less
than 24 hours of a rain event. The closest USGS rainfall gauge to our site is Swift Creek near Apex, NC
and states 1.5" of rain the past 7 days prior to our field survey.
We obtained the attached automatically generated official species list from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (FWS) and N.C. Natural Heritage Program (NHP) report identifying the protected species on or
within one mile of the project area that could potentially be affected by the project. These FWS & NHP
reports were updated as of the date of this report. The official species list is valid for 90 days.
We conducted site assessments to identify potential suitable habitat and preliminary surveys for the
individual species listed on the official species list. This included assessing the physical characteristics of
the streams, identifying vegetated communities, and looking for evidence of the listed species onsite.
The results of the search are discussed below.
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RESULTS:
The FWS official species list identified the following species for the Evaluation limits:
• Red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Endangered
• Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Proposed Threatened
• Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), Proposed Endangered
• Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Proposed Threatened
• Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Endangered
• Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata), Threatened
• Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii), Endangered
Of the species identified on the official species list, the NHP report identified two Federally threatened
or endangered species within the project area or within 1 mile of the project area. The two species are
Neuse River Waterdog and Atlantic Pigtoe. The historical elemental occurrence for the Neuse River
Waterdog was last observed on March 9, 1954, in a section of Middle Creek. This reach was 1.5km
long downstream of the Sunset Lake Dam. The elemental occurrence for Atlantic Pigtoe was last
observed on July 7, 2004, in a section of Middle Creek. This reach was 2km long upstream of Bell's
Lake Road.
Other State listed species were found within the project area as listed in the attached NHP report.
The NHP report search identifies several managed land areas within 1 mile of the project area. These
areas are listed out in the attached NHP report.
RED -COCKADED WOODPECKER (Picoides borealis):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat (foraging and cavity trees) and
individual Red -cockaded Woodpeckers (RCWs) within the project area. We found no individual
RCWs within the project area. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within 1 mile of it. We found no ideal suitable habitat (e.g., Long Leaf pine forests)
within the project area. The Loblolly pine stand onsite is too small of an area (+/- 17acres) to be
considered suitable habitat. Given the lack of species present, and no presence of suitable habitat we
concluded that the project would have "No Effect" on RCWs.
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NEUSE RIVER WATERDOG (Necturus lewisb:
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for
the Neuse River Waterdog. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River basins. The
suitable habitat this species is found in is typically medium to large streams and rivers with a moderate
gradient and large bed material. The Neuse River Waterdog also needs riffles, runs, and pools. During
our assessment, we found no evidence of this species.
The only potential suitable habitat found was the perennial stream going through the middle of the
property, and the perennial stream along the northwestern property line. These streams were 4-6 feet
wide and had a sandy gravel substrate. There was also some large substrate throughout. For this
reason, and due to its proximity to a historical occurrence, we concluded that the project would "May
affect, but not likely to adversely affect" the Neuse River Waterdog.
CAROLINA MADTOM (Noturus furiosus):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Carolina Madtom. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River basins. The suitable
habitat this species is found in is also medium to large streams and rivers with a moderate gradient and
large bed material. The Carolina Madtom also needs continuous year-round flow, and cover for nesting
habitat. During our assessment, we found no evidence of this species.
The perennial streams onsite are not considered suitable habitat because there is no suitable nesting
habitat. The substrate of these streams consists of sand, gravel, and some larger rocks. There was very
little large organic matter, and no relic mussel shells. For this reason, we concluded that the project
would have "No effect" on the Carolina Madtom.
ATLANTIC PIGTOE (Fusconaia masona):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Atlantic Pigtoe. (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels.) The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized creeks to large rivers with
excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams with coarse sand and gravel with moderate
to high flowing water. No mussels were observed during the preliminary survey.
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The only potential suitable habitat found was the perennial stream going through the middle of the
property, and the perennial stream along the northwestern property line. These streams were 4-6 feet
wide and had a sandy gravel substrate. There was also some large substrate throughout. For this
reason, and due to its proximity to an elemental occurrence, we concluded that the project would "May
affect, but not likely to adversely affect" the Atlantic Pigtoe.
DWARF WEDGEMUSSEL (Alasmidonta heterodon):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Dwarf Wedgemussel. (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels.) The Dwarf Wedgemussel has little to no preference for stream size, flow condition or bed
material. Due to this all the streams onsite could be considered suitable habitat, although no mussels were
observed during the preliminary survey.
Due to the potential suitable habitat onsite, we concluded that the project would "May affect, not likely to
adversely affect" the Dwarf Wedgemussel
YELLOW LANCE (ElHO& lanceolata):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Yellow Lance. (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels.) The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized rivers and small creeks with
excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams clean, coarse sand, and some gravel with
moderate to high flowing water. No mussels were observed during the preliminary survey.
The only potential suitable habitat found was the perennial stream going through the middle of the
property, and the perennial stream along the northwestern property line. These streams were 4-6 feet
wide and had a sandy gravel substrate. There was also some large substrate throughout. For this
reason, we concluded that the project would "May affect, but not likely to adversely affect" the Yellow
Lance.
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MICHAUX'S SUMAC (Rhus michauxii):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat within the project area. We visited
a known population of Michaux's sumac within Wake County prior to conducting our preliminary
surveys. We found no individual Michaux's Sumac species within the project area. The NHP report
did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area. We found suitable habitat within
the project areas to include primarily disturb open areas along fields, logged areas, and trails
throughout the site. Given the lack of species present, but the presence of suitable habitat and, we
concluded that the project would "May affect, but not likely adversely affect" Michaux's sumac.
BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat, nesting sites, and individual Bald
Eagles within the project area. During our survey, we found no evidence of Bald Eagles or any nesting
sites within the project area. Given the lack of species present, we have concluded that the project is
"Unlikely to disturb nesting bald eagles ". We believe no Eagle Act Permit is required.
NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT (Myotis septentrionalis):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys for suitable habitat and individual Northern Long-
eared Bats (NLEB's) Within the project Area. During our survey, we found no induvial species or
suitable habitat. Due to the nature of the project being residential development, we concluded that the
project would "May affect, but not likely to adversely affect" NLEB's
CONCLUSION:
After completing the habitat assessments and preliminary surveys, S&EC completed the attached
"Species Conclusion Table" and "Self -Certification Letter". Using language typically used by the
FWS in their conclusion letters, we have concluded that it appears the proposed project is not likely to
adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their formally designated
critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
We strongly recommend requesting a concurrence letter from the FWS.
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Sincerely,
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
Mason
Montgomery
Digitally signed by Mason
Montgomery
Date: 2020.01.31 08:49:53
-05'00'
January 28, 2020
S&EC Project #13536.W7
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department
Attachments:
1. USGS Vicinity Map
2. Soil Survey Vicinity Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Photo Report
5. FWS List of threatened and endangered species that occur in your proposed location, and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. Official Species List. January 3, 2020.
6. NHP report re: Sugg Property. January 3, 2020.
7. S&EC — FWS Species Conclusion Table. Signed 01/17/2020.
8. S&EC — FWS Self -Certification Letter. Signed 01/17/2020.
References:
-North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2017. Biotics Database. Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
-US Fish and Wildlife Service. Information for Planning and Consultation (1PaC) & Raleigh Ecological Services Field
Office Online Project Reviews website.
-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2017. Species status assessment report for the Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni). Version
1.2. March 2017. Atlanta, GA.
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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-0428
Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-00969
Project Name: Sugg Property
January 03, 2020
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/migratory 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-0428
Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-00969
Project Name: Sugg Property
Project Type: DEVELOPMENT
Project Description: Located at 3528 Wiltree Drive, Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, NC ( 96
acres).
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/place/35.639376624985225N78.76462597944777W
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Counties: Wake, 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.
Birds
NAME
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Amphibians
NAME
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Fishes
NAME
STATUS
Endangered
STATUS
Proposed
Threatened
STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Endangered
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

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Clams
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Threatened
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolata Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper. Governor
ME NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary
women NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
0 son Walter Clark, director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-11029
January 3, 2020
Robert Zarzecki
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
RE. Sugg Property, 13536.W7
Dear Robert Zarzecki.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence, the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod nev.butlerWncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAR71MENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES
Q 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 918.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Sugg Property
Project No. 13536.W7
January 3, 2020
NCNHDE-11029
Element Occurrences Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
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Element
Accuracy
Federal State
Global
State
Group
Observation Occurrence
Status Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
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Amphibian
8933
Ambystoma tigrinum
Eastern Tiger 2001
D
3-Medium
--- Threatened
G5
S2
Salamander
Amphibian
8258
Necturus lewisi
Neuse River Waterdog 1954-03-09
H
3-Medium
Proposed Special
G2
S2
Threatened Concern
Dragonfly or
32043
Coryphaeschna ingens
Regal Darner 2004-Pre
H?
5-Very
--- Significantly
G5
S2?
Damselfly
Low
Rare
Freshwater
34956
Fusconaia masoni
Atlantic Pigtoe 2004-07-07
E
3-Medium
Proposed Endangered
G2
S3
Bivalve
Threatened
Freshwater
8924
Strophitus undulatus
Creeper 2018-06-07
E
3-Medium
--- Threatened
G5
S3
Bivalve
Natural
13302
Dry-Mesic
--- 2013
C
3-Medium
--- ---
G4G5
S4
Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural
8840
Mesic Mixed Hardwood---
2013
B
2-High
--- ---
G3G4
S4
Community
Forest (Piedmont
Subtype)
Natural
30513
Piedmont Bottomland
--- 2009-03-07
A
2-High
--- ---
G3G4
S2
Community
Forest (High Subtype)
Natural
5094
Piedmont/Mountain
--- 2013
E
3-Medium
--- ---
G4
S4
Community
Semipermanent
Impoundment (Shrub
Subtype)
Vascular Plant
10838
Thermopsis mollis
Appalachian Golden- 2002-09-19
B
3-Medium
--- Special
G3G4
S2
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Concern
Vulnerable
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Na Representational Rating Collective Rating
Blue Pond Salamander Site R5 (General) C5 (General)
NEU/Middle Creek Aquatic Habitat R3 (High) C3 (High)
Middle Creek Bluffs and Floodplain R2 (Very High) C4 (Moderate)
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner -
Triangle Greenways Council Preserve
Triangle Greenways Council
Private
Town of Holly Springs Open Space
Town of Holly Springs
Local Government
Town of Holly Springs Greenway
Town of Holly Springs
Local Government
Triangle Greenways Council Preserve
Triangle Greenways Council
Private
Triangle Greenways Council Preserve
Triangle Greenways Council
Private
Blue Pond Preserve
NC DNCR, Museum of Natural Sciences
State
Blue Pond Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
NC DNCR, Museum of Natural Sciences
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/heir). Data query generated on January 3, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Sugg Property
Date: 01/17/2020
/ Resource Name
Conclusion
ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination
Notes / Documentation
-Species
Red -cockaded Woodpecker
Species not present
No effect
Survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Picoides borealis
01/14/2020.
Neuse River Waterdog
Species not present, suitable
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Necturus lewisi
habitat present
01/14/2020
Carolina Madtom
Species not present
No effect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Noturus furiosus
01/14/2020.
Atlantic Pigtoe
Species not present, suitable
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Fusconaia masoni
habitat present
01/14/2020.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Species not present, suitable
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Alasmidonta heterodon
habitat present
01/14/2020.
Yellow Lance
Species not present, suitable
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Elliptio lanceolata
habitat present
01/14/2020.
Michaux's Sumac
Suitable habitat present,
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Rhus michauxii
species not present
01/14/2020. Outside of optimal survey window
(May through October).
Bald Eagle
Species not present
No Eagle Act Permit Required
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
01/14/2020.
Northern Long-eared Bat
Suitable habitat present,
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC staff on
Myotis septentrionalis
species not present
01/14/2020
Critical Habitat
No critical habitat present
No effect
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an informed
decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
Mason Montgomery / Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department at S&EC, PA 101/17/2020
Signature /Title Date

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United States Department of the Interior
Project Name
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Date: 01 /17/2020
Self -Certification Letter
Sugg Property
Dear Applicant:
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Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.
The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:
"no effect" determinations for proposed/listed species and/or ❑
proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
✓❑ "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed/listed
species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
❑ "may affect, likely to adversely affect" determination for the Northern long-
eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;
❑✓ "no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.

Applicant Page 2
We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the "no effect" or
"not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed and listed species and
proposed and designated critical habitat; the "may affect" determination for Northern
long-eared bat; and/or the "no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.
Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.httnl.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at Raleigh(cfws.gov or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.
Sincerely,
/s/Pete Benjamin
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services
Enclosures - project review package