20210327 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210318

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20210327 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
What amout is owed?*
r Fee received
r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
IT $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
Select Project Reviewer*
9800
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Fisher River Boat Ramp
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Brad Breslow
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail]
[phone]
Date Submitted
3/18/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Fisher River
Basin
Yadkin -Pee Dee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.409750-80.690994
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID#
20210327
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
3/15/2021
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form Fisher River.pdf
A. Processing Information
Version
1
55.53KB
U
County (or Counties) where the project is located:

Surry
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
P Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
r Yes
r No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 03 - Maintenance
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Ild. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
Ile. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record onlyfor DWR 401 Certification:
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Willis Edward and Mary Kathryn Branch Trustee
2b. Deed book and page no.:
01571:0148
2c. Responsible party:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
2d.Address

Street Address
3318 Old Hwy 601
Address tine 2
aty
Mount Airy
Postal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Daniel White
3b. Business Name:
Surry County
3c.Address
Street Address
122 Hamby Road
Address Line 2
city
Dobson
Postal / Zip Code
27017
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Brad Breslow
4b. Business Name:
Resource Environmental Solutions
4c.Address
Street Address
3600 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100
Address tine 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27612
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Landowner Authorization Form - Ed Branch.pdf
State / Rmince / Fagim
NC
Country
Surry
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Rion
NC
Country
Surry
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
Wake
4e. Fax Number:
204.29KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Dobson, NC
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
590700220888
2b. Property size:
19.84
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3318 OLD HWY 601
Address tine 2
City
MOUNT AIRY
Instal / Zip Code
27030
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Fisher River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401010704
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
Surry
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The site is located on the right bank of the Fisher River, just downstream of the Old U.S. 601 bridge. The land use surrounding the site is rural, comprised of a mix of forest, residential,
and agricultural areas.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
FisherRiverBoatRamp_USGS_03182021.pdf 1.66MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Figure 3 - NRCS Soil Survey.pdf 1.11 MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
500
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Surry County is proposing to make repairs to a public canoe/kayak launching site in the County. The access area has been
recently constructed (by others) and experienced bank erosion from significant rain events.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Construction of a concrete retaining wall with concrete waste blocks approximately 200 LF, along the Fisher River. Additional work to include installing, maintain erosion & removing
control measures and permanent stabilization measures. Concrete waste blocks to be installed with a 40,OOOIb excavator. Additional equipment on -site during construction will include a
skid steer, rubber tired wheel loaders and dump trucks.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
2021-03-16_Surry_Ramp_Concept.pdf
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
1.72MB
O Unknown
Name (if known):

Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries F Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * �3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
Bank Stabilization Tem orar Bank Stabilization Fisher River Perennial Both 70 230
fl
P Y Average (feet) (linearfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 230
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
230
3j. Comments:
Bank stabilization along Fisher River will provide longterm benefits to the Fisher River in this area and allow continued public safety and enjoyment of
natural resources.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed measures are intended to stabilize an actively eroding stream bank and are limited to the length of bank that has failed and is actively
eroding. The rock toe will be installed at a location near the current channel toe and not the original toe (prior to the bank failure) to minimize impacts
to the epsting channel bed.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
To avoid in -stream impacts, the majority of the work will occur during dry conditions and from the top of bank and/or outside of the active (baseflow)
channel.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
6 Yes r No
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) U
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
Yadkin is not a watershed with NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules
2. Stormwater Management Plan

2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes r No
Comments:*
The environmental documentation should have been done during the original construction of the project.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project consist of a repair to a public canoe launch area. The area was recently constructed (by others) and experienced bank erosion from
significant rain events.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r NIA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes r No
Si. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation
Consultation Documentation Upload

Species List_ Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 496.59KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Fisheries: Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r- Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC Historic Preservation Office's HPOWEB 2.0 - General Audience
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO_Screenshot.pdf 127.95KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
After reviewing the FEMA effective model at the site, the project does not appear to encroach upon the non -encroachment area and therefore will not
need a no -rise or CLOMR.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA effective model.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature u
*
W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Brad Breslow
Signature
Date
3/18/2021

Landowner Authorization Form
Site: IDIJ I yiy Io61 i2' 11ic_ �i&IiVna AccgL Stke
Property Legal Description
Deed Book: 1591 Page: I q S County: S urr
Parcel ID Number: F)ol b 9 N D aAD b g A g
Street Address: 3 &011
Property Owner (please print:) W ii l b'-s F0VJCtfd IA M n Gh
Property Owner (please print:) rMav-q KoJi'INV) I7VArtck
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize
Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers,
their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of
the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream
and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or
certification(s).
Property Owner Address: Mel H-W V l o w
(if different from above) M t`L Al A-i q NC `d °1 a 30
I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.
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PLOT DATE:PROJECT NUMBER:PROJECT MANAGER:DESIGNED:DRAWN:CHECKED:SEAL3600 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100Raleigh, NC 27612Main: 919.829.9909www.res.usEngineering Services Provided By:RES Environmental Operating Company, LLCLicense: F-14283/16/2021FINAL - PERMITTING ONLY1103770BPBAFMAFMBPBBANK STABILIZATION
PLANVIEW & TYPICAL SECTION
SURRY COUNTY, NCAPPROXIMATE GROUND PRIORTO EROSION RESULTING FROMSTORM EVENTS IN LATE 2020APPROXIMATE GROUND POSTEROSION RESULTING FROMSTORM EVENTS IN LATE 2020PROPOSED BANK(MIN SLOPE OF 2H TO 1V)INSTALL ROCK TOE(SEE DETAIL ABOVE)
MINIMUM 36" INTERMEDIATEDIAMETERENCAPSULATED SOIL LIFTLIVE STAKESLIVE CUTTINGSINSTALL COIR MATTINGPER MANUFACTURER'SINSTRUCTIONS.NWSKEY COIR MATTINGINTO BANKROCK TOEMIN6.0'MIN 4.0'NTSFILTERFABRIC1.PLACE LIVE CUTTINGS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BOULDERS AND UNDER THEENCAPULATED SOIL LIFT. ACCEPTABLE LIVE CUTTINGS SPECIES INCLUDE BLACKWILLOW (SALIX NIGRA) AND SILKY WILLOW (SALIX SERICEA). WILLOW CUTTINGSSHOULD BE RINSED AT CUTTING POINT TO ALLOW BETTER ROOTING.2.INSTALL ENCAPSULATED SOIL LIFT ON TOP OF ROCK TOE. FILL ABOVE SOIL LIFTAT A MINIMUM 2:1 SLOPE. APPLY SEED AND MULCH AND INSTALL 900g COIRMATTING OR EQUIVALENT PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.3.INSTALL ROWS OF LIVE STAKES ABOVE THE LIVE CUTTINGS LAYER PERDIRECTION OF ENGINEER. INSTALL AT A MINIMUM 4' BY 4' SPACING.4.FILTER FABRIC SHALL MEET SPECIFICATIONS FOR NCDOT WOVEN FILTERFABRIC.COARSE AGGREGATEBACKFILLCOMPACTED FILLFILE NAME:C:\Users\fmullen\OneDrive - Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC\Desktop\Transfer\Surry\Surry_Ramp_Concept.dwg SAVED BY: Fmullen
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PLOT DATE:PROJECT NUMBER:PROJECT MANAGER:DESIGNED:DRAWN:CHECKED:SEAL3600 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100Raleigh, NC 27612Main: 919.829.9909www.res.usEngineering Services Provided By:RES Environmental Operating Company, LLCLicense: F-14283/16/2021FINAL - PERMITTING ONLY2103770BPBAFMAFMBPBBANK STABILIZATION
DETAILS
SURRY COUNTY, NC COIR MATTINGNTSINSTALLATION NOTES:SITE PREPARATION1.GRADE AND COMPACT AREA.2.REMOVE ALL ROCKS, CLODS, VEGETATION, AND OBSTRUCTIONS SO THAT MATTING WILLHAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SOIL.3.PREPARE SEEDBED BY LOOSENING 3 TO 4 INCHES OF TOPSOIL ABOVE FINAL GRADE.4.TEST SOILS FOR ANY NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES AND SUBMIT SOIL TEST RESULTS TO THEENGINEER. APPLY ANY TREATMENT SUCH AS LIME OR FERTILIZERS TO THE SOIL IF NEEDED.SEEDING1.SEE PLANTING SHEETS FOR SEEDING REQUIREMENTS.2.APPLY SEED TO SOIL BEFORE PLACING MATTING.INSTALLATION - STREAM BANK1.SEE GRADING NOTES ON PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS AND DETAIL SHEETS FORINFORMATION REGARDING WHAT AREAS ARE TO RECEIVE COIR MATTING.2.OVERLAP ADJACENT MATS 6" (IN DIRECTION PARALLEL TO FLOW) AND ANCHOR EVERY 12"ACROSS THE OVERLAP. THE UPSTREAM MAT SHOULD BE PLACED OVER THE DOWNSTREAMMAT.3.EDGES SHOULD BE SHINGLED AWAY FROM THE FLOW OF WATER.4.LAY MAT LOOSE TO ALLOW CONTACT WITH SOIL. DO NOT STRETCH TIGHT.5.ANCHOR MAT USING BIODEGRADABLE STAKES.6.EXTEND MAT 2 TO 3 FEET PAST TOP OF BANK.7.PLACE ADJACENT ROLLS IN THE ANCHOR TRENCH WITH A MINIMUM OF 4" OVERLAP.SECURE WITH BIODEGRADABLE STAKES, BACKFILL ANCHOR TRENCH, AND COMPACT SOIL.8.STAKE AT 12" INTERVALS ALONG OVERLAP.9.IF MORE THAN ROLL IS REQUIRED TO COVER THE CHANNEL FROM THE TOP OF BANK DOWNTO THE TOE, THEN OVERLAP MATTING BY A MINIMUM OF 1'.EROSION CONTROL MATTING MUST MEET OR EXCEED THEFOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:·100 % COCONUT FIBER (COIR) TWINE WOVEN INTO AHIGH STRENGTH MATRIX.·THICKNESS - 0.30 IN. MINIMUM.·SHEAR STRESS – 4.63 LBS/SQFT·FLOW VELOCITY- OBSERVED 16 FT/SEC·WEIGHT - 26.55 OZ/SY·OPEN AREA - 39%·SLOPES – UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 1:11
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'MIN.KEY-IN MATTINGSTAKE MATTING JUSTABOVE CHANNEL TOEAND BACKFILL W/RIFFLE MATERIAL2.0'MIN.6" RIFFLEMATERIALNOTES:1.LIVE STAKES SHOULD BE 2 TO 3 FEET LONG AND 0.75 TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.2.LIVE STAKES SHALL BE PLANTED ON 4.0' BY 4.0' SPACING.NWSTYPICAL SECTIONLIVE STAKESWATER TABLECOIR FIBERMATTINGFLAT TOP ENDLATERAL BUDSIDE BRANCHREMOVED ATSLIGHT ANGLE45 DEGREETAPERED BUTT END0.5' TO 1.5'18" MIN.0.75" TO 2"LIVE STAKINGNTS
March 16, 2021
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2021-SLI-0434
Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-01023
Project Name: Fisher River Boat Project

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) – Asheville Field Office’s (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc_counties.html. The AFO website list includes “species of concern” – species that
could potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future.
Also available are:
· Design and Construction Recommendations
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/Recommendations.html
· Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant_survey.html
· Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
· Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.
03/16/2021 Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-01023   2

Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) at regular intervals during project
planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may
be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the
enclosed list or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of
the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office’s website
at https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/assessment_guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://
www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, please be aware
that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16
U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eagles/). Wind energy projects should
follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
http://www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
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We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):
Official Species List
Migratory Birds
Wetlands
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN1000-2021-SLI-0434
Event Code:04EN1000-2021-E-01023
Project Name:Fisher River Boat Project
Project Type:LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description:Fisher River Boat Project
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@36.4120872,-80.69073402437186,14z
Counties:Surry County, North Carolina
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 4 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Threatened
Reptiles
NAME STATUS
Bog Turtle Clemmys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Endangered
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Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS
Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location.
To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see
the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that
every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders
and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data
mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For
projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative
occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to additional
information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your migratory
bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be found
below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Aug
20
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug
20
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
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NAME BREEDING SEASON
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Aug
31
Probability Of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ()
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season ()
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort ()
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
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no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
No Data ()
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Eastern Whip-poor-
will
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Kentucky Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
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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.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my
project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your
migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
"BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
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"BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
"Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,
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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.
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For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
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Sue Homewood
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Fisher River Boat Ramp
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NC
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Street Address
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Surry County has approached us to make repairs to a public
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recently constructed (by others) and experienced bank erosion from
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