20200818 Ver 1_S&EC Youngsville T&E Report 6_19_20_20200619

To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

Re: Online Project Review Request, Youngsville Public Works, Youngsville– Franklin County,
North Carolina

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 June 19 and are submitting our project review package in accordance with the instructions for
further review.

Our proposed action consists of: A planned public utility building that is proposing permanent loss
impacts to streams for an access road.

The location of the project and the action area are identified on the enclosed maps.
Youngsville Public Works (36.019277, -78.478318). The site is located at South College Street,
Youngsville, Franklin 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 under provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and
per General Condition 18 of Nationwide Permit 39.

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 Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department

Enclosures:
1) Project Request Review Package 2) S&EC T&E Species Report
3) Vicinity Maps
4) S&EC Photo Report
5) Site Plan
6) FWS Official Species List
7) NHP Report
8) FWS Species Conclusion Table
9) FWS Self-Certification Letter
June 19, 2020
S&EC Project No: 14158.W5

Youngsville Public Works – S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 1 of 5

June 19, 2020
S&EC Project No.: 14148.W5

To: Town of Youngsville
Attn: Phil Cordeiro
PO Box 190
Youngsville, NC 27596

Re: THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES REPORT
Youngsville Public Works (+/- 3.5 acres)
South College Street, Youngsville, Franklin County, NC

Dear Phil Cordeiro:

On May 26, 2019, Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC) evaluated the Youngsville Public
Works project shown on the attached maps for potential endangered species. The property is located at
South College Street in Franklin County, NC. Surface waters onsite flow into Hattles Branch 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.

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 forest types, and looking for evidence of the listed species onsite. This survey did
not include any detailed sampling or netting. The results of the search are discussed below.

June 19, 2020
S&EC Project #14158.W5
Youngsville Public Works – S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 2 of 5
RESULTS:
The FWS official species list identified the following species for the Evaluation limits:
• Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Proposed Threatened
• Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), Proposed Endangered
• Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Proposed Threatened
• Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Endangered
• Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), Endangered

Of the species identified on the official species list, the NHP report did not identify any Federally
threatened or endangered species within the project area or within 1 mile of the project area. Other
State listed species were found within the project area as listed in the attached NHP report. The NHP
report did not identify any natural or managed land areas within the project area or within 1 mile of the
project area.

NEUSE RIVER WATERDOG (Necturus lewisi):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for
the Neuse River Waterdog. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within 1 mile of it. 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. While
we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the species while
conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does exist onsite. The perennial
streams onsite are +/-4 feet wide with medium baseflow and had a large cobble and sandy substrate.
Due to these observations we have concluded that the project would “May affect, not likely to
adversely affect” the Neuse River Waterdog.

June 19, 2020
S&EC Project #14158.W5
Youngsville Public Works – S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 3 of 5
CAROLINA MADTOM (Noturus furiosus):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for
the Carolina Madtom. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project
area or within 1 mile of it. 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. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the
species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does exist onsite. The perennial
streams onsite were +/-4 feet wide with medium baseflow and had a large cobble and sandy substrate,
as well as some nesting cover. Due to these observations we have concluded that the project would
“May affect, not likely to adversely affect” the Carolina Madtom.

ATLANTIC PIGTOE (Fusconaia masoni):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for the
Atlantic Pigtoe (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of mussels).
The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or within 1 mile of
it. 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. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence
of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. The perennial
streams onsite were +/-4 feet wide with medium baseflow and had a large cobble and sandy substrate.
Due to these observations we have concluded that the project would “May affect, not likely to
adversely affect” the Atlantic Pigtoe.

DWARF WEDGEMUSSEL (Alasmidonta heterodon):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for the
Dwarf Wedgemussel (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
June 19, 2020
S&EC Project #14158.W5
Youngsville Public Works – S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 4 of 5
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within 1 mile of it. 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 suitable habitat survey.

Due to the potential suitable habitat onsite, we concluded that the project would “May affect, not likely to
adversely affect” the Dwarf Wedgemussel.

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. 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 a
powerline easement. Sections of the easement are maintained and during the preliminary survey no
individual Michaux’s Sumac species were found in the easement or within the project area. Given the
lack of species present we concluded that the project would have “No effect” on 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. The NHP report did not identify any known nests onsite or within 1 mile
of the site. 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. Due to
the nature of the project clearing trees, we concluded that the project would “May affect, but not likely
to adversely affect” NLEB’s.

June 19, 2020
S&EC Project #14158.W5
Youngsville Public Works – S&EC Threatened & Endangered Species Report
Page 5 of 5
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.

Sincerely,
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA

Mason Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department

Attachments:
1. USGS Vicinity Map
2. Soil Survey Vicinity Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Photo Report
5. Site Plan
6. 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. May 26, 2020.
7. NHP report re: May 26, 2020.
8. S&EC – FWS Species Conclusion Table. 06/03/2020.
9. S&EC – FWS Self-Certification Letter. 06/03/2020.

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 (IPaC) & 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.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. Michaux’s Sumac Recovery Plan. Atlanta, Georgia:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 30pp.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Carolina Madtom. Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/fishes/carolina-madtom/.

- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Neuse River Waterdog. Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/amphibians/neuse-river-waterdog/
NC Center for Geographic Information & Analysis
Project Number:
Project Manager:
Scale:
DS
1" = 1000'
06/03/2020Date:
Map Title:
Source:
USGS Map
Youngsville Public Works
Franklin County, NC
2019 NC Franklinton Quad
¯0 1,000 2,000
Feet
14158.W5
Project Number:
Project Manager:
1" = 1000'
DS Scale:
06/03/2020Date:
Map Title:
Source:
Soil Survey Map
Youngsville Public Works Franklin County, NC
Frankllin County Soil Survey Sheet 9
¯0 1,000 2,000
Feet
14158.W5
St
at
e Road 1182S Co
ll
e
g
e
St
Project Number:
DSProject Manager:
1" = 100'Scale:
06/03/2020Date:
Map Title:
Source:
Aerial Photo Map
Youngsville Public WorksFranklin County, NC
NC One Map AerialFranklin County
¯0 100 200
Feet
14158.W5
Legend
Evaluation Area
Potentially Jurisdictional Perennial Stream
Potentially Jurisdictional Intermittent Stream
Potential 50' Neuse River Riparian Buffer
Job #: 14158.W5
June 6, 2020
1
Threatened and Endangered Species Photo Report for the Youngsville Public
Works Project

Photo 1: Intermittent stream off property
Photo 2: Perennial stream

Job #: 14158.W5
June 6, 2020
2
Photo 3: Perennial stream at proposed road crossing

Photo 4: Convergence point of perennial streams

Job #: 14158.W5
June 6, 2020
3
Photo 5: forest floor

SOUTH COLLEGE STREET60' PUBLIC R/WSR-1182PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDINGSITE 200PROGRESSPRINT29 APR2020
May 26, 2020
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-1243
Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833
Project Name: Youngsville Public Works

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
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   2

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/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/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].
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   3

▪
Attachment(s):
Official Species List
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   1

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]
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   2

Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN2000-2020-SLI-1243
Event Code:04EN2000-2020-E-02833
Project Name:Youngsville Public Works
Project Type:** OTHER **
Project Description:Located on east side of college street, Youngsville, Franklin County, NC.
3.5 Acres. 1852-46-3360
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/36.01926920440137N78.47807534394757W
Counties:Franklin, NC
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   3

1.
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 5 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.
Amphibians
NAME STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Proposed
Threatened
Fishes
NAME STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Proposed
Endangered
Clams
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Proposed
Threatened
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Endangered
1
05/26/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-02833   4

Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
NCNHDE-12091
May 26, 2020
Robert Zarzecki
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Youngsville Public Works; 14158.W5
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:
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
Youngsville Public Works
Project No. 14158.W5
May 26, 2020
NCNHDE-12091
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
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33749 Somatochlora
georgiana
Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S2?
Vascular Plant 23863 Thermopsis mollis Appalachian Golden-
banner
1931 H 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
Vulnerable
G3G4 S2
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on May 26, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 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.
Page 2 of 3
Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
Page 3 of 3
Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Youngsville Public Works
Date: 06/03/2020
Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation
Neuse River Waterdog
Necturus lewisi
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020.
Carolina Madtom
Noturus furiosus
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020.
Atlantic Pigtoe
Fusconaia masoni
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Alasmidonta heterodon
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020.
Michaux's Sumac
Rhus michauxii
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
No effect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020. Easement through
property is maintained near roads.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
No suitable habitat present No Eagle Act Permit required Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 2020.
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary survey conducted by S&EC
Staff on May 26, 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 06/03/2020
Signature /Title Date
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

Date:__________________________

Self-Certification Letter

Project Name______________________________

Dear Applicant:

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.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at [e-mail] 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