20200598 Ver 1_11a_20200323_Project Concurrence Review Letter_20200505

kimley-horn.com 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-5131

March 23, 2020

Raleigh Field Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636

Re: Medline Mebane – South Site
Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina
Project Review Certification Letter

Dear USFWS Raleigh Field Office,

On behalf of our client, Medline Industries, Inc., Kimley-Horn (KH) is submitting this letter requesting
concurrence regarding the results of the pedestrian survey performed for the above-referenced
project in accordance with the methodologies recommended by USFWS. The pedestrian survey was
conducted by KH staff William Sullivan and Mackenzie Richards on October 1, 2019.

Background Information

The project area is located along West Ten Rd, between Squires Road and Country Haven in the City
of Mebane, Orange County, NC. A maintained powerline easement originates in the eastern portion
of the site. The area evaluated for the approximately 45.6-acre project site consists of undeveloped
forested land, undeveloped open areas, maintained power powerline easement, and gravel and dirt
access roads. The property is situated 0.2-miles south of I-85/I-40 in a generally rural setting, bound
by low density, single-family residential uses,undeveloped forested areas, and undeveloped
maintained areas.

Medline Industries intends to construct/develop a project on the subject property which may require
future authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); therefore, Medline Industries
contracted with KH to perform the pedestrian survey within areas of potentially suitable habitat on
the subject property to identify and document occurrences of federally listed threatened and/or
endangered species.

Methodology and Findings

As of January 13, 2020, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists three (3) federally
protected species for Orange County (Table 1). A brief description of each species’ habitat
requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the
study area.

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Table 1: Federally protected listed species for Orange County
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status Habitat Present Biological
Conclusion
Alasmidonta
geterodon
Dwarf
Wedgemussel E No No effect
Rhus michauxii Michaux’s Sumac E Yes No effect
Echinacea
laevigata
Smooth
Coneflower E Yes No effect

Dwarf Wedgemussel
USFWS optimal survey window: March-November

Habitat Description: The Dwarf Wedgemussel prefers streams with slow to moderate current and
sand, gravel, or firm silt bottoms. Water must be well oxygenated. This species prefers stable banks
with extensive root systems. Pollution from agricultural land activities is one of the primary threats to
the Dwarf Wedgemussel.

Biological conclusion: No effect
Potentially suitable habitat for the Dwarf Wedgemussel is not found on-site. The streams found on
the subject property do not support extensive root systems. A review of the NCNHP records, updated
January 13, 2020, indicates no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area

Michaux’s sumac
USFWS optimal survey window: May-October

Habitat Description: Michaux’s sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows
in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well -drained sands or sandy loam
soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales
and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rim of Carolina bays;
maintained railroad, roadside, power line, and utility rights-of-way; areas where forest canopies have
been opened up by blowdowns and/or storm damage; small wildlife food plots; abandoned building
sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies; and in and along edges of
other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central Piedmont, it
occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant and, therefore, grows
best where disturbance (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, periodic fire) maintains its open habitat.

Biological Conclusion: No effect
Suitable habitat for Michaux’s sumac is present on the subject property along the maintained
roadsides, open areas, and the utility right-of-way. Although potentially suitable habitat does persist
on the subject property, many of the areas of potentially suitable habitat are maintained by occasional
mowing and offer only marginally suitable habitat. A review of the NCNHP records, updated January
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13, 2020, indicates no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Pedestrian surveys were
conducted by Kimley-Horn biologists throughout areas of potentially suitable habitat on October 1,
2019, and no individuals of Michaux’s sumac were observed. Due to a lack of recorded occurrences
and a lack of observed individuals on the subject property, the proposed project will have no effect
on this species.

Smooth coneflower
USFWS optimal survey window: late May-October

Habitat Description: Smooth coneflower, a perennial herb, is typically found in meadows, open
woodlands, the ecotonal regions between meadows and woodlands, cedar barrens, dry limestone
bluffs, clear cuts, and roadside and utility rights-of-way. In North Carolina, the species normally grows
in magnesium- and calcium-rich soils associated with gabbro and diabase parent material, and
typically occurs in Iredell, Misenheimer, and Picture soil series. It grows best where there is abundant
sunlight, little competition in the herbaceous layer, and periodic disturbances (e.g., regular fire
regime, well-timed mowing, careful clearing) that prevents encroachment of shade-producing woody
shrubs and trees on site where woody succession is held in check, it is characterized by a number of
species with prairie affinities.

Biological Conclusion: No effect
Potentially suitable habitat for Smooth coneflower is present on the subject property along the
roadsides, open areas, and the utility right-of-way that receives abundant sunshine and has minimal
competition in the herbaceous layer. A review of the NCNHP records, updated January 13, 2020,
indicates no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the subject property. Pedestrian surveys were
conducted by Kimley-Horn biologists throughout areas of potentially suitable habitat on October 1,
2019. No individuals of smooth coneflower were observed. Due to a lack of recorded occurrences
and the absence of observed individuals on the subject property, the proposed project will have no
effect on this species.

Northern Long-eared Bat
USFWS optimal survey window: June 1 – August 15

Habitat Description: In North Carolina, the Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) occurs in the mountains,
with scattered records in the Piedmont and coastal plain. In western North Carolina, NLEB spend
winter hibernating in caves and mines. Since this species is not known to be a long-distance migrant,
and caves and subterranean mines are extremely rare in eastern North Carolina, it is uncertain
whether or where NLEB hibernate in eastern North Carolina. During the summer, NLEB roost singly or
in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead trees (typically ≥3 inches
dbh). Males and non-reproductive females may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. This
bat has also been found, rarely, roosting in structures like barns and sheds, under eaves of buildings,
behind window shutters, in bridges, and in bat houses. Foraging occurs on forested hillsides and
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ridges, and occasionally over forest clearings, over water, and along tree-lined corridors. Mature
forests may be an important habitat type for foraging.
Biological Conclusion: May affect, not likely to adversely affect
Potentially suitable roosting habitat for the Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is present within the
cleared areas in the subject property , however, there are no known hibernacula or roosting sites in
Orange County. In addition, Orange County is not identified by the USFWS Asheville Field Office as a
county where incidental take may be a special consideration for NLEB. A review of the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) records updated Januaryuy 13, 2020 indicates no known roosting
sites or hibernacula within 1.0 mile of the study area. There will be no blasting, pile driving, or other
percussive activities and the project site is located outside of a known hibernacula or area of mature
roosting trees. Given these circumstances, USACE’s Alternative Local Procedure (ALP) 1 would be
used. Based upon the presence of potentially suitable habitat but the lack of known occurrences,
hibernacula, or roosting sites, the biological conclusion of "may affect, not likely to adversely affect"
has been rendered for NLEB for this project.

Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
USFWS optimal survey window: November through March

Habitat Description:
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open
water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open
water. A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a 1.13-mile
radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits, was performed on March 23, 2020 using 2019
color aerials. Bodies of water large enough or sufficiently open to be considered a potential feeding
source were not identified. A review of the NCNHP database, updated on January 13, 2020, revealed
no known occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Due to the lack of known occurrences, and
the lack of observed individuals or nests, it has been determined that the proposed project will not
affect this species.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect

Statement of Qualifications:

Investigator: William Sullivan
Education: B.S. Natural Resources – Ecosystem Assessment, 2016, Minor in Forest
Management 2016
Experience: Environmental Analyst, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 2016-Present
Responsibilties: Wetland and stream delineations, GPS/GIS, document preparation

Investigator: Mackenzie Richards
Education: B.S. Natural Resources – Ecosystem Assessment, 2015; M.S. Renewable
Natural Resource – Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2017
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Experience: Environmental Analyst, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 2018-Present
Responsibilties: Wetland and stream delineations, GPS/GIS, document preparation

Please provide concurrence regarding the survey results and biological conclusions as well as any
other possible issues that might emerge with respect to protected species as a result of the proposed
project. Thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please email
([e-mail]) a copy of your reply to my attention and/or send an original
copy by mail. Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or if
additional information is necessary.

Sincerely,

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Chris Tinklenberg, PWS
Environmental Scientist

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IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS)
jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list
may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be
directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and
extent of effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional site-
specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project-specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed
activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS
office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to each section that
follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for additional
information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section.
Location
Orange County, North Carolina
Local office
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
[phone]
[phone]
MAILING ADDRESS
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
551 Pylon Drive, Suite F
U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceIPaCInformation for Planning and Consultation
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Raleigh, NC 27606-1487
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of project
level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species.
Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the
species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam
upstream of a fish population, even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact
the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site
conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project
area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site-specific and project-specific
information is often required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary
information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of
such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal
agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be
obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see
directions below) or from the local field office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website and
request an official species list by doing the following:
1.Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2.Click DEFINE PROJECT.
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4.Provide a name and description for your project.
5.Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species
and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA Fisheries ).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list.
Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
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species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
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Amphibians
Fishes
Clams
Flowering Plants
Critical habitats
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered
species themselves.
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.
NAME STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
There is proposed critical habitat for this species.Your location is
outside the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Proposed Threatened
NAME STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
There is proposed critical habitat for this species.Your location is
outside the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Proposed Endangered
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
There is proposed critical habitat for this species.Your location is
outside the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Proposed Threatened
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Endangered
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Endangered
Smooth Coneflower Echinacea laevigata
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3473
Endangered
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Migratory birds
THERE ARE NO MIGRATORY BIRDS OF CONSERVATION CONCERN EXPECTED TO OCCUR AT THIS LOCATION.
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?
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.
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.
1.The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2.The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
•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
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What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds potentially occurring in
my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science
datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available. To learn
more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them, go the Probability of
Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, 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:
1."BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern throughout their range
anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2."BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the
continental USA; and
3."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
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The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority concern.
To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be in your project
area, please see the FAQ “What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location”. Please be aware this report provides the “probability of presence” of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the survey
effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the “no data” indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high
survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as
more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds of
concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be breeding (which
means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in
knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project
activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ “Tell me about
conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds” at the bottom of your
migratory bird trust resources page.
Facilities
Wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries
REFUGE AND FISH HATCHERY INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
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.
WETLAND INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
This can happen when the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map service is unavailable, or for very
large projects that intersect many wetland areas. Try again, or visit the NWI map to view wetlands at
this location.
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information
on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery.
Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use
of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland
boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the
amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata
should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.
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Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be
occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the
actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery
as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic
vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some
deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These
habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a
different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this
inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the
geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities
involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or
local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such
activities.
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Photo 1 –Maintained powerline easement.

Photo 2 - Maintained powerline easement.
Title Photo Pages
Prepared For
Project Medline Mebane – South Site
Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina
Prepared By

Date Project Number
3/23/20 095977020
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Photo 3 –Maintained area along West Ten Road and Squires Road.

Photo 4 –- Gravel road and road side area near residential areas.
Title Photo Pages
Prepared For
Project Medline Mebane – South Site
Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina
Prepared By

Date Project Number
3/23/20 095977020

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Photo 5 –Maintained area along West Ten Road

Title Photo Pages
Prepared For
Project Medline Mebane – South Site
Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina
Prepared By

Date Project Number
3/23/20 095977020

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March 4, 2020
Taylor Kiker
Kimley-Horn
200 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: Mebane Medline South
Dear Taylor Kiker:
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:
https://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 [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Mebane Medline South
March 4, 2020
NCNHDE-11579
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Butterfly 34564 Erynnis martialis Mottled Duskywing 1952-07-01 H 5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G3 S2
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33764 Somatochlora
georgiana
Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S2?
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Orange County Open Space - Eurosports Soccer
Center
Orange County Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on March 4, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q1 Jan 2020.
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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