20211505 Ver 1_Appendix E - Natural and Cultural Resources_20211013

APPENDIX E
NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

2/25/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
IPaC U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trustresources) 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
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Local office
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
t. [phone]
18 [phone]
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 1/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
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 theirjurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows
species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME STATUS
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 2/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
httpL//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Flowering Plants
NAME
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf Hexastylis naniflora
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/2458
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Critical habitats
Threatened
STATUS
Threatened
Endangered
14 N\00
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.
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.
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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 3/10

2/25/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
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 REEDING SEASON (IFA
........................................................................
IIN.G SEASON IS INDICATED
................................................................
FOR A BIRD ON YOUR LIST, THE
BIRD MAY BREED IN YOUR
PROJECT AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
0 THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED,
WHICH IS A VERY LIBERAL
G ..................................................................................
ESTIMATE OF THE DATES INSIDE
.......................................................................................................
WHICH THE BIRD BREEDS
ACROSS ITS ENTIRE RANGE.
.........................................................................................
"BREEDS ELSEWHERE" INDICATES
THAT THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY
... .........................................................................................................
BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA.)
........................................................................................................
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but
warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development
or activities.
https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Blue -winged Warbler Vermivora pinus Breeds May 1 to Jun 30
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea Breeds Apr 28 to Jul 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
httpL.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2974
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 4/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20
Breeds May 1 to jul 31
Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31 44
Ir
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Pr
the continental USA and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska. U N —
Wood Thrush H locichla mustelina Breeds May 10 to Aug1
Y Y g
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
% ��
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:
1. 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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 5/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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 (1)
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. %
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data( ) •..i
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.
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 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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 6/10

PIPIN7NKiYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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, g6the
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?
j 14
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.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 7/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year,
including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on
marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam
Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the
Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority
concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be
in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring
in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10
km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of
presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack
of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting
point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there,
and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or
minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about
conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell 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 ! �J ^1(Z
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
Fish hatcheries
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 8/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to update
our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine the actual
extent of wetlands on site.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND
PEM1A
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
PF01 A
PSS1 A
PSS1 C
FRESHWATER POND
PUBHh
PUSCh
RIVERINE C\
R2UBH ko
R4SBC *N
R5UBH -0\
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory website
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.
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.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 9/10

PIPINAAKIYA
Data precautions
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
�oOe
Foy
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT3O0FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 10/10

Table 27 BCR 29 (Piedmont) BCC 20081ist.29
Bald Eagle (b)
Peregrine Falcon (b)
Black Rail
Short -eared Owl (nb)
Whip -poor -will
Loggerhead Shrike
Brown -headed Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren (bewickii ssp
Sedge Wren
Wood Thrush
Blue -winged Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Swainson's Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Bachman's Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird (nb)
29 (a) ESA candidate, (b) ESA delisted, (c) non -listed subspecies or population of Threatened or Endangered
species, (d) MBTA protection uncertain or lacking, (nb) non -breeding in this BCR
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 45

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
October 15, 2020
Jason Conner
Hedrick Industries
PO Box 425
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Connor
Subject: Threatened and Endangered Habitat Assessment & Species Report
Lake Norman Quarry, Lincoln County, NC
CEC Project 183-802
Per your request, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is pleased to present a
Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Habitat Assessment & Species Report for the Lake Norman
Quarry (LNQ) located at 6941 Quarry Ln, Stanley, NC.
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DESKTOP STUDY RESULTS
CEC performed an in-house desktop study for protected species for the above referenced Project
or Project Area (Figures I through 5). Database searches of the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NCNHP) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Information,
Planning, and Consultation System (IPAC), were performed (Attachment A).
A query of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (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. However, one federally
endangered plant species (Michaux's Sumac [Rhus michauxii]) was identified to occur within a
one mile radius of the proposed project area.
The USFWS IPaC system was accessed to request an Official Species List under Section 7(c) of
the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Current species' populations and habitat conditions (status)
that "may be present" in the area designated in the IPaC request were considered within this
analysis. The list of species identified is presented in Table I below. There are no federally
designated critical habitats located within or near the proposed project area (Attachment A).
3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 400 1 Charlotte, NC 28273 1 p: 980-237-0373 f: 980-237-0372 1 www.cecinc.com

Jason Conner
CEC Project 183-802
Page 2
October 15, 2020
Table 1 Federally Listed Species with Potential to Occur within the Proposed Project Areas
Common Name
Scientific Name
Federal Status Listing
Mammals
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
threatened
Plants
Michaux's Sumac
Rhus michauxii
endangered
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf
Hexastylis naniflora
threatened
Source: USFWS, 2021b
Prior to performing the habitat assessment, CEC visited sites known through the NC Natural
Heritage Program where the Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf grow (Attachment B). On March 23ra,
2020 Kevin Thomas, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) and NC Licensed Soil Scientist and
David Campbell, Professional Botanist of CEC, performed the habitat assessment and species
specific survey's. No Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) were observed, nor were
any habitats suitable for both the Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii) or Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf
(Hexastylis naniflora) observed that would be suitable.
In July and October of 2020, Kevin Thomas performed additional site visits to perform the
Michaux's Sumac species specific survey. CEC, rendered that the proposed construction activities
at this site would have no effect on any populations of the two species.
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND HABITAT DESCRIPTION
Michaux's Sumac
CEC utilized a dichotomous key, developed by NC State Extension Service on behalf of the FWS,
Krings, A., S. Goyette, D. Suiter, and M. Samuels. 2012—present. Rare plants of North Carolina:
Federally listed species and their congeners. Version 1.2. North Carolina State University, Raleigh.
[http://herbarium.ncsu.edu/rare/;], to identify this species outside the proposed survey window.
Michaux's Sumac Morphology: Michaux's sumac is a rhizomatous, densely hairy shrub, with erect
stems from 1 - 3 feet (ft) (30.5 — 91 centimeters, cm) in height. The compound leaves contain
evenly serrated, oblong to lanceolate, acuminate leaflets. Most plants are unisexual; however, more
recent observations have revealed plants with both male and female flowers on one plant. The
flowers are small, borne in a terminal, erect, dense cluster, and colored greenish yellow to white.
Flowering usually occurs from June to July; while the fruit, a red drupe, is produced through the
months of August to October.
Civii & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Jason Conner
CEC Project 183-802
Page 3
October 15, 2020
Michaux's Sumac Habitat Description: Michaux's sumac grows in sandy or rocky open woods in
association with basic soils. Apparently, this plant survives best in areas where some form of
disturbance has provided an open area. Several populations in North Carolina are on highway
rights -of way, roadsides, or on the edges of artificially maintained clearings. Two other
populations are in areas with periodic fires, and two populations exist on sites undergoing natural
succession. One population is situated in a natural opening on the rim of a Carolina bay.
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf
CEC utilized a dichotomous key, developed by NC State Extension Service on behalf of the FWS,
Krings, A., S. Goyette, D. Suiter, and M. Samuels. 2012—present. Rare plants of North Carolina:
Federally listed species and their congeners. Version 1.2. North Carolina State University, Raleigh.
[http://herbarium.ncsu.edu/rare/;], to identify this species outside the proposed survey window.
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf is a low -growing, evergreen perennial plant. It has cordate (heart -
shaped), variegated leaves that are 4 -5 inches (10.2 — 12.7 centimeters) long, dark green and
leathery, supported by long thin leaf stems connecting it to an underground stem. The jug -shaped
flowers are usually beige to dark brown or purple and appear from mid -March to early June. The
flowers are small and inconspicuous and are found near the base of the leaf stems, often buried
beneath the leaf litter. The optimal survey window for this species is March — May.
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf grows in acidic soils along bluffs and adjacent slopes, in boggy areas
next to streams and creek heads, and along the slopes of nearby hillsides and ravines. According
to the South Carolina Wildlife Foundation (http://www.scwf.org/hexastylis), Hexastylis naniflora
(Dwarf -flowered heartleaf} prefers boggy, acidic stream banks in the Piedmont, grows on Pacolet
sandy loams and related soils, soils that are sandy and well -drained and lacking the red clay
usually seen in the Piedmont. It is a plant offorested north facing ravines, streamhead bogs, and
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) bluffs.
Northern Long -Eared Bat
The NLEB (Myotis septentrionalis), is a medium-sized bat with a body length of 3 to 3.7 inches,
with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. Fur color can be medium to dark brown on the dorsal surface,
and tawny to pale -brown on the ventral surface. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by
its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus, Myotis.
NLEBs spend winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They use areas in various
sized caves or mines with constant temperatures, high humidity, and no air currents. During the
summer, northern long-eared bats roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities or in
crevices of both live trees and snags (dead trees).
During the summer, NLEBs roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities or in crevices
of both live trees and snags (dead trees). Males and non -reproductive females may also roost in
cooler places, like caves and mines. Northern long-eared bats seem to be flexible in selecting
Civii & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Jason Conner
CEC Project 183-802
Page 4
October 15, 2020
roosts, choosing roost trees based on suitability to retain bark or provide cavities or crevices. This
bat has also been found rarely roosting in structures, like barns and sheds.
3.0 SURVEY RESULTS
Michaux's Sumac & Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf (No Habitat, No Effect)
No Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii) or Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniora), were
observed, nor habitats were observed that would be suitable for either species (Attachment B).
CEC, rendered that the proposed construction activities at this site would have no effect on any
populations of the two species under consideration.
Northern Long-eared Bat (Potential Habitat, No Effect)
Habitat for the NLEB potentially exists in the Project Area. Specifically potential summer roost
sites with some on -site trees offering "flaking bark", and in cavities or in crevices of both live trees
and snags (Attachment B).
The USFWS has established a final rule under the authority of section 4(d) of the Endangered
Species Act that provides measures for the conservation of NLEB. The final rule prohibits the take
of NLEB from certain activities within areas where they are in decline. This incidental take
protection applies only to known NLEB occupied maternity roost trees and known NLEB
hibernacula. Effective February 16, 2016, incidental take resulting from tree removal is prohibited
if it 1) occurs within a'/4 mile radius of known NLEB hibernacula; or 2) cuts or destroys known
occupied maternity roost trees, or any other trees within a 150-foot radius from the known
maternity tree during the pup season (June 1-July 31).
According to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Biotics Database and the
USFWS Asheville Field office website
(http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html), no known NLEB
hibernacula or roost trees occur within Lincoln County. This project is located entirely outside of
the gray highlighted counties that the USFWS Asheville Field Office has determined to be
representative of an area that may require consultation (Attachment Q.
Civii & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Jason Conner
CEC Project 183-802
Page 5
October 15, 2020
CEC appreciates the opportunity to provide professional services for the Lake Norman Quarry and
Hedrick Industries. If you have any questions regarding this Report, please feel free to contact
Kevin at [phone].
Sincerely,
CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
Kevin Thomas, PWS & NCLSS
Senior Project Manager
Attachments
viq
i� KEVIN A. THOMAS
�s 2935 PWS
d+�0N44 wwrLo �
9f 1282
"'N�Olpmow
r�
Todd Gingerich, PE
Vice President
Civii & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

FIGURES

P '
41
7 - - prrcc Pt
ae o
>F$I-
we Hunters 91�r1 ❑r
NORTH
v� ae, c L,rve E
wkw 1?7
rc.lk Knob C� Q �
•-"•�s. � ;Sep n O
5110w CreekO ��oS d'rac
� y p1inr ❑
IS
�O
r�
L
� pstar�'
ul Cenararoaw
� x
b
b
n
ia
[w oap 6+
n
9'6j eoK yn
REFERENCE
HTTP://GOTO.ARCGI SONLINE.COM/MAPS/
ESRI_STREETMAP, ACCESSED 4/1/2020
sb
� S
� d
cw
v
0
A
y
o SCALE IN FEET
Q
•ncl„
a° 0 1,000 2,000 4,000
iv
LEGEND
y APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY (500.49 ACRES)
APPROXIMATE SITE LOCATION
co
E
0
B.V. HEDRICK INDUSTRIES INC.
[111AF117
LAKE NORMAN QUARRY
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
v 3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte, NC 28273
n 980-237-0373 800-365-2324
VICINITY MAP
r www.cecinc.com
L
S
r DRAWN BY: MAK
CHECKED BY: KT
APPROVED BY:
FIGURE NO:
R DATE: 4/1 /2020
SCALE: 1 " = 2,000 '
_TjqG*Lj
PROJECT NO: 183-802
*Hand Siqnature on file

l 11 REFERENCE
° HTTP://GOTO.ARCGISONLINE.COM/MAPS/
° USA TOPO MAPS, ACCESSED 4/1/2020
v USGS 7.5 MINUTE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP:
Y \. LOWESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA QUADRANGLE
NORTH PUBLISHED 1978.
i
39
J-' �� U
A.
Y" Nil
a
fill
l •�� — ��_ •• .jam^ � `� - y' �. j 17
4
Q
LEGEND SCALE IN FEET
APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY (500.49 ACRES) 0 1,000 2,000 4,000
� APPROXIMATE SITE LOCATION
O
B.V. HEDRICK INDUSTRIES INC.
LAKE NORMAN QUARRY
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte, NC 28273
n 980-237-0373 5-2324
www.cecinc.com USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
r nc.co
L
S
r DRAWN BY: MAK CHECKED BY: KT APPROVED BY: TG* FIGURE NO: A
DATE: 4/1 /2020 SCALE: 1 'I = 2,000 ' PROJECT NO: 183-802 L
*Hand Siqnature on file

REFERENCES AND NOTES
1.NCONEMAPIMAGERY :DATED 2019
2. PARCEL BOUNDARIES OBTAINED FROM LINCOLN
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
rAa
APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY 500.49 ACRES SCALE IN FEET
c
h
LINCOLN COUNTY PARCEL 0 500 1,000 2,000
co
O
B.V. HEDRICK INDUSTRIES INC.
fIA71AWi LAKE NORMAN QUARRY
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte. NC 28273
n 980-237-0373 800-365-2324 AERIAL MAP
r www.cecinc.com
L
S
r DRAWN BY: MAK CHECKED BY: KT APPROVED BY: _TjqGLj FIGURE NO:
DATE: 4/1 /2020 SCALE: 1 " = 1 ,000 ' PROJECT NO: 183-802
*Hand Siqnature on file

NORTH.. • ,
' u
R
2
REFERENCES AND NOTES
1. NCONEMAP IMAGERY: DATED 2019
2. USDA, NRCS SOIL SURVEY GEOGRAPHIC (SSURGO)
DATABASE.2018.
Unit Description
Kydric Status
I Acres
Symbol
Ce B2
Ced l sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 pe rce nt slopes, moderately eroded
No
47.86
ChA
Chewacla loam, Oto 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
Partially
44.71
Ld 32
Lloyd sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded
No
4.65
' Ld C2
MaD
? MdB2
Lloyd sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded
Madi son sa ndy l cam, 15 to 25 pe rce nt slope s
Madison sandy clay loam 2to8percentslopes moderately eroded
No
No
No
6.32
8.98
0.73
ti SCALE IN FEET
MdC2
Madison sandy clay loam, 8to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded
No
2.50
Pacolet sandy loam, 15to 25 percent slopes
No
24.28
O PaD
d
0 0 500 1,000 2,000
7-%
PeB2
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 2to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded
No
95.32
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 8to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded
Pits, quarry
No
No
145.62
19.80
Q PeC2
Pt
� LEGEND
RvA
Riverview loam, Oto 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
Partially
1.53
Udorthents, loamy
No
89.83
—i APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY (500.49 ACRES)
Ud
W
Water
No
6.49
_ _ _ _
SOIL MAP UNIT
WyC
Wynott-Winnsboro-Rowan complex, 8to 15 percent slopes
No
1.09
Wynott-Winnsboro-Rowan complex, 15to 25 percent slopes
No
0.78
h WyD
Cc '.
O _
B VHEDRICK INDUSTRIES
I A /
Y
LAKE NORMAN QUARRYNC.
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte, NC 28273
cccn 980-237-0373 5-2324
cc
NRCS CURRENT SOILS MAP
nc.co
www.cecinc.com
w
DRAWN BY: MAK
CHECKED BY KT
1APPROVED BY: TG*
I FIGURE NO: A�
(�
DATE: 4/1 /2020
SCALE: 1 " = 1 ,000 PROJECT NO: 183-802
*Hand Signature on file

REFERENCES AND NOTES
�I 1. USDA, NRCS SOIL SURVEY GEOGRAPHIC (SSURGO)
_ I DATABASE FOR LINCOLN COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
F _
NORTH i ;~
Mao
_ U82
pecz J
Pt
F 2 C-I
N� ^ W
Pecz
Ud -
- ,.
P Lq F1 PC
r
Gn82 e
Ile `
_ j
:.
J ♦ _ e82
�k
y r
,rs —ri Map Unit Description Hydric Status Acres
ro z c, " d�11�� �i Symbol
S
Ce132 Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded No 59.15
b- � ChA Chewacla loam, Oto2percent slopes, frequently flooded Partially 39.08
,j 4 - Gn82 Gaston sandy clay loam, 2to 8percent slopes, eroded No 0.12
GnC2 Gaston sandyclayloam, 8to 15 percent slopes, eroded No 3.65
SCALE IN FEET MaD Madison sandy loam, 15to 25 percent slopes No 11.67
a) 7 McIC2 Madison sandy clay loam, 2to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded No 5.18
2 0 500 1,000 2,000 PaD Pacolet sandy loam, 15to 25 percent slopes No 29.93
Q _ _
Pt Pits, quarries No 19.01
d
Pe82 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 2to 8perc, nt slopes, moderately eroded No 93.17
PeC2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 8to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded No 149.86
Z LEGEND Ud Udorthents, loamy No 87.60
j ZwC Zion-WinnsboroOMocksville complex, 8to 15 percent slopes No 1.33
APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY (500.49 ACRES) ZwD Zion-WinnsboroOMocksville complex, 15to 25 percent slopes No 0.75
ro
E
o AWI_
V. B.HEDRICK INDUSTRIES INC.
1 ,i LAKE NORMAN QUARRY
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte, NIC 28273
n 980-237-0373 5-2324
www.cecinc.com NRCS PUBLISHED SOILS MAP
r nc.co
L
S
r DRAWN BY: MAK CHECKED BY KT APPROVED BY: TG* FIGURE NO: A
DATE: 4/1 /2020 1 SCALE: 1 " = 1,000 ' PROJECT NO: 183-802 4
*Hand Signature on file

ATTACHMENT 1

]I ■■■
■■ ■ NC DEPARTMENT ❑F
■■i■i NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
February 25, 2021
Kevin Thomas
Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28217
RE: Hedrick LNQ; 183-802
Dear Kevin Thomas:
Roy Cooper, Governor
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Wager Clark
Director, Division of land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-14053
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
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 documented within the project area or 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.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAR7HEN7 OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESCVRCES
121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1691 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27609
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

■
\
_
e
\
O
t
E
/
CO
/
/
CO CO /
s 2
/
a a
/
\ co
LL
}
>
/
«
_
3 d ) a)COO
}
/ \
0
\\
a z
±§
\\
�\
\/
c
\/
E
�o
\
CO ®
(3
/
\
\ >
\\
4
\/®
�u
E )
\
-
3\
/
\/
_
/)
2 \
ƒ\
rCO / \
\
a
\%
Ln
a ƒ
o\
0
|
_
\ \
E
/ /
\
COj/
\
CO
\
CO
t
»
T
\
0\
\
�0
\
\
2
\\
\
\ \ \
\©
e
g
cn
y
/
a)0
\
� (
0
\
/
03
/
\
0\
/
u
\\
\
±
)o
/
m
CO
\.2
CO\
\
\\
4
\
s\
COco/
/
\ \
\
\
\
x
/
\ }
/ 0 2
/
§
/

/
2\
CO
e
e
v
a
\
/
a a
e
e
\
\ /
®
3
3
/
CO3
\
\
\
J
CO
± ±
\
.0
O »
u
\
J
m®
®
»
y2y2
` » `
E
CO
®
s
s
\
/
7
7
0
\}
>\
0
g
o�
±
°
\\
\
e w
s
=
2~
3ƒ
COs/
\
Ez
o
s
\/
\
u
(
z
s
»
O^
COCO\
e
}\
\
\
Y
/ \
k \
CO
&
./ /
/
<
\
\
e
w /
\ CO{
\
/
u
Ln
\
/ \
\\
\2
6\
\
E 2/
o
ƒ
e
2
_
e z
2
�\
\ 0
®\
e CC)y o e
e o
\ /
/ Z e
\
CC)
0-)
ƒ §
//\%H
/
)\
>
u\\\\
\ \ i
D Z
(
\
\
/u
\ \
CO
/
3
®
^
^
J/
y2.%ae
CO / e Z
c
u g
e
a
%
k
e
/
%
CO
\
ƒ
�
/
0
&
4a
-
\
=
e
3
a)
=
j
\
?
\
u
\
CO
Z
cn e
/
e
\
CO e
/
\®
\
CO
°
\
®
\ }
\
}
u
/
\
//°
3
�
CO
\
\
\
\ E
O
cn
Q \
§
zE
\
>s
CO
e
\
g
\j
\
\ /
/
\
\
O
/
\ ƒ
=
2
e
/»
a)»
E
�\
E
co
�
§
§
\ 2:-
}
/
\\
H
» e
z
\
\ (
%
CO
»
\
\
/
\ \
CO
®
E \
/
/
©
s
/ .g
/
/ k
u
t
.g o
U
_
?
\ %
COCO
\
0 ul
/ 3
\
\
\
>
(
/
=
\./
u s
/
e
% 3\
0—
2
\
m
t
g
c
`
co
0
/
/
/
E
(
0
^
/ g
/
\
E
z
z
/
e
E /
c \
( /
\
\
\
o
9
/
\
o
CO G
\-
\
J
/
\ \
t
\
/ /
\
\
/
/
\
G
4
4 /
\
.9
E
/
e
%
_
=
4
m
y\
s
s e
\
\ / z
/
/
\
E
\
\
/ ®
f
f \
0
E °
2
E
/
2
°
/
/ o
\ %
/\\ig\
\
\}
ZU
/
/\\
///
ra
s
/

W
Z
—j
_Ile
O
'E
_0
¢
2
M
�
O
�
W
�
2
Z
U
Z
011
�
_
c
/

2/25/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
IPaC U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trustresources) 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
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Local office
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
t. [phone]
18 [phone]
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 1/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
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 theirjurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows
species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME STATUS
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 2/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
httpL//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Flowering Plants
NAME
Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf Hexastylis naniflora
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecplspecies/2458
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Critical habitats
Threatened
STATUS
Threatened
Endangered
14 N\00
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.
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.
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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 3/10

2/25/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
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 REEDING SEASON (IFA
........................................................................
IIN.G SEASON IS INDICATED
................................................................
FOR A BIRD ON YOUR LIST, THE
BIRD MAY BREED IN YOUR
PROJECT AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
0 THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED,
WHICH IS A VERY LIBERAL
G ..................................................................................
ESTIMATE OF THE DATES INSIDE
.......................................................................................................
WHICH THE BIRD BREEDS
ACROSS ITS ENTIRE RANGE.
.........................................................................................
"BREEDS ELSEWHERE" INDICATES
THAT THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY
... .........................................................................................................
BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA.)
........................................................................................................
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but
warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development
or activities.
https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Blue -winged Warbler Vermivora pinus Breeds May 1 to Jun 30
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea Breeds Apr 28 to Jul 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
httpL.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2974
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 4/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20
Breeds May 1 to jul 31
Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31 44
Ir
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Pr
the continental USA and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska. U N —
Wood Thrush H locichla mustelina Breeds May 10 to Aug1
Y Y g
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
% ��
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:
1. 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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 5/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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 (1)
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. %
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data( ) •..i
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.
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 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
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 6/10

PIPIN7NKiYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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, g6the
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?
j 14
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.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 7/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year,
including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on
marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam
Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the
Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority
concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be
in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring
in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10
km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of
presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack
of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting
point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there,
and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or
minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about
conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell 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 ! �J ^1(Z
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
Fish hatcheries
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 8/10

PIPINAAKIYA
IPaC: Explore Location resources
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to update
our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine the actual
extent of wetlands on site.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND
PEM1A
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
PF01 A
PSS1 A
PSS1 C
FRESHWATER POND
PUBHh
PUSCh
RIVERINE C\
R2UBH ko
R4SBC *N
R5UBH -0\
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory website
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.
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.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT300FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 9/10

PIPINAAKIYA
Data precautions
IPaC: Explore Location resources
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.
�oOe
Foy
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/2MT3O0FIPVCIHHGSJLQ4PNXB54/resources 10/10

ATTACHMENT 2

/, /: *A
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 1
Date: March 22, 2020
Description:
Reference Dwarf -Flowered Heartleaf
(Hexastylis Naniflora) at Rotary-Geitner Park
Hickory, NC
Photo Number: 2
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Beaver activity near impoundment of Forney
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
1 I Page

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 3
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Wetland Impoundment on Forney Creek
Photo Number: 4
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Typical Forest 1
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
2 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 5
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Typical Forest 2
Photo Number: 6
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Pond 1 View Looking North
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
3 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 7
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Pond 2 View Looking East
Photo Number: 8
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Pond 3 View Looking North
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
4 1 P a g e

Photo Number: 7
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Pond 4 View Looking North
Photo Number: 8
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Pond 5 and 6 View Looking East
SAW-2020-00436
Lake Norman Quarry
'
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
CEC Project No. 183-802
5 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 9
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Typical Forest 3, with Kevin Thomas
Photo Number: 10
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Forney Creek Habitat 1
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
6 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 11
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Forney Creek Habitat 2
Photo Number: 12
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Forney Creek Habitat 3
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
7 1 P a g e

Photo Number: 13
�`.d4'Fio-iSY
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
``{{'
t'k
it
Description:
Forney Creek Habitat 4
5
�r
f y 4
} k
I U
-
Photo Number: 14
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Impoundment Habitat 2
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Lincolnton County, NC
Charlotte, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
8 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 15
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Impoundment Habitat 3
Photo Number: 16
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Gas ROW 1
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
9 1 P a g e

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 17
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Gas ROW 2
Photo Number: 18
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Open Field under High Energy Overhead
Transmission Lines
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
101Page

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 19
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Stream Habitat 1
Photo Number: 20
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Stream Habitat 2
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
III Page

Photo Number: 21
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
;A
Description:
v F.
Stream Habitat 3
"a
r F`
e:
k*
•` t
04
a k
Photo Number: 22
.�
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
v'
Description:
Stream Habitat 4
Jrt
A
,vi M� •_
a .s
,_�_�=
Lake Norman Quarry
A AV
Hedrick Industries
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Lincolnton County, NC
Charlotte, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
121Page

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
Photo Number: 23
Date: March 23, July or October, 2020
Description:
Stream Habitat 5
Photo Number: 24
Date:
Description:
Lake Norman Quarry
Hedrick Industries
Lincolnton County, NC
CEC Project No. 183-802
131Page

ATTACHMENT 3

Northern Long -Eared Bat 4(d) Rule Streamlined Consultation Form
Federal agencies should use this form for the optional streamlined consultation framework for the northern long-
eared bat (NLEB). This framework allows federal agencies to rely upon the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(USFWS) January 5, 2016, intra-Service Programmatic Biological Opinion (BO) on the final4(d) rule for the
NLEB for section 7(a)(2) compliance by: (1) notifying the USFWS that an action agency will use the streamlined
framework; (2) describing the project with sufficient detail to support the required determination; and (3) enabling
the USFWS to track effects and determine if reinitiation of consultation is required per 50 CFR 402.16.
This form is not necessary if an agency determines that a proposed action will have no effect to the NLEB or if
the USFWS has concurred in writing with an agency's determination that a proposed action may affect, but is not
likely to adversely affect the NLEB (i.e., the standard informal consultation process). Actions that may cause
prohibited incidental take require separate formal consultation. Providing this information does not address
section 7(a)(2) compliance for any other listed species.
Information to Determine 4 d Rule Compliance:
YES NO
1. Does the project occur wholly outside of the WNS Zone'?
❑
❑X
2. Have you contacted the appropriate agency2 to determine if your project is near
❑X
❑
known hiberncula or maternity roost trees?
3. Could the project disturb hibernating NLEBs in a known hibernaculum?
❑
❑X
4. Could the project alter the entrance or interior environment of a known
❑
❑X
hibernaculum?
5. Does the project remove any trees within 0.25 miles of a known hibernaculum at
❑
❑X
any time of year?
6. Would the project cut or destroy known occupied maternity roost trees, or any
❑
❑X
other trees within a 150-foot radius from the maternity roost tree from June 1
through July 31.
You are eligible to use this form if you have answered yes to question 91 or yes to question #2 and no to
questions 3, 4, 5 and 6. The remainder of the form will be used by the USFWS to track our assumptions in the
BO.
Agency and Applicant3: Hedrick Industries — Jason Conner, [e-mail], [phone]
Project Name: Lake Norman Quarry
Project Location: 6941 Quarry Ln, Stanley, NC
Basic Project Description: Stream relocation for internal mine pit expansion.
General Project Information
YES NO
Does the project occur within 0.25 miles of a known hibernaculum?
❑
❑X
Does the project occur within 150 feet of a known maternity roost tree?
❑
❑X
1 http://www.fws.gov/"dwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/pdf/WNSZone.pdf
2 See http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/nhisites.html
s If applicable - only needed for federal actions with applicants (e.g., for a permit, etc.) who are party to the consultation.

Does the project include forest conversion'? (if yes, report acreage below)
®
I ❑
Estimated total acres of forest conversion
<.10
If known, estimated acres' of forest conversion from April 1 to October 31
<.10
If known, estimated acres of forest conversion from June 1 to July 31'
<.10
Does the project include timber harvest? (if yes, report acreage below)
❑
❑X
Estimated total acres of timber harvest
If known, estimated acres of timber harvest from April 1 to October 31
If known, estimated acres of timber harvest from June 1 to July 31
Does the project include prescribed fire? (if yes, report acreage below)
❑
❑X
Estimated total acres of prescribed fire
If known, estimated acres of prescribed fire from April I to October 31
If known, estimated acres of prescribed fire from June I to July 31
Does the project install new wind turbines? (if yes, report capacity in MW below)
❑
❑X
Estimated wind capacity (MW)
Agency Determination:
By signing this form, the action agency determines that this project may affect the NLEB, but that any
resulting incidental take of the NLEB is not prohibited by the final 4(d) rule.
If the USFWS does not respond within 30 days from submittal of this form, the action agency may
presume that its determination is informed by the best available information and that its project
responsibilities under 7(a)(2) with respect to the NLEB are fulfilled through the USFWS January 5,
2016, Programmatic BO. The action agency will update this determination annually for multi -year
activities.
The action agency understands that the USFWS presumes that all activities are implemented as
described herein. The action agency will promptly report any departures from the described activities to
the appropriate USFWS Field Office. The action agency will provide the appropriate USFWS Field
Office with the results of any surveys conducted for the NLEB. Involved parties will promptly notify the
appropriate USFWS Field Office upon finding a dead, injured, or sick NLEB.
Signature:
Date Submitted:
' Any activity that temporarily or permanently removes suitable forested habitat, including, but not limited to, tree removal
from development, energy production and transmission, mining, agriculture, etc. (see page 48 of the BO).
' If the project removes less than 10 trees and the acreage is unknown, report the acreage as less than 0.1 acre.
6 If the activity includes tree clearing in June and July, also include those acreage in April to October.

]I ■■■
■■ ■ NC DEPARTMENT ❑F
■■i■i NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
February 25, 2021
Kevin Thomas
Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28217
RE: Hedrick LNQ; 183-802
Dear Kevin Thomas:
Roy Cooper, Governor
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Wager Clark
Director, Division of land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-14053
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
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 documented within the project area or 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.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAR7HEN7 OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESCVRCES
121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1691 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27609
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

■
\
_
e
\
O
t
E
/
CO
/
/
CO CO /
s 2
/
a a
/
\ co
LL
}
>
/
«
_
3 d ) a)COO
}
/ \
0
\\
a z
±§
\\
�\
\/
c
\/
E
�o
\
CO ®
(3
/
\
\ >
\\
4
\/®
�u
E )
\
-
3\
/
\/
_
/)
2 \
ƒ\
rCO / \
\
a
\%
Ln
a ƒ
o\
0
|
_
\ \
E
/ /
\
COj/
\
CO
\
CO
t
»
T
\
0\
\
�0
\
\
2
\\
\
\ \ \
\©
e
g
cn
y
/
a)0
\
� (
0
\
/
03
/
\
0\
/
u
\\
\
±
)o
/
m
CO
\.2
CO\
\
\\
4
\
s\
COco/
/
\ \
\
\
\
x
/
\ }
/ 0 2
/
§
/

/
2\
CO
e
e
v
a
\
/
a a
e
e
\
\ /
®
3
3
/
CO3
\
\
\
J
CO
± ±
\
.0
O »
u
\
J
m®
®
»
y2y2
` » `
E
CO
®
s
s
\
/
7
7
0
\}
>\
0
g
o�
±
°
\\
\
e w
s
=
2~
3ƒ
COs/
\
Ez
o
s
\/
\
u
(
z
s
»
O^
COCO\
e
}\
\
\
Y
/ \
k \
CO
&
./ /
/
<
\
\
e
w /
\ CO{
\
/
u
Ln
\
/ \
\\
\2
6\
\
E 2/
o
ƒ
e
2
_
e z
2
�\
\ 0
®\
e CC)y o e
e o
\ /
/ Z e
\
CC)
0-)
ƒ §
//\%H
/
)\
>
u\\\\
\ \ i
D Z
(
\
\
/u
\ \
CO
/
3
®
^
^
J/
y2.%ae
CO / e Z
c
u g
e
a
%
k
e
/
%
CO
\
ƒ
�
/
0
&
4a
-
\
=
e
3
a)
=
j
\
?
\
u
\
CO
Z
cn e
/
e
\
CO e
/
\®
\
CO
°
\
®
\ }
\
}
u
/
\
//°
3
�
CO
\
\
\
\ E
O
cn
Q \
§
zE
\
>s
CO
e
\
g
\j
\
\ /
/
\
\
O
/
\ ƒ
=
2
e
/»
a)»
E
�\
E
co
�
§
§
\ 2:-
}
/
\\
H
» e
z
\
\ (
%
CO
»
\
\
/
\ \
CO
®
E \
/
/
©
s
/ .g
/
/ k
u
t
.g o
U
_
?
\ %
COCO
\
0 ul
/ 3
\
\
\
>
(
/
=
\./
u s
/
e
% 3\
0—
2
\
m
t
g
c
`
co
0
/
/
/
E
(
0
^
/ g
/
\
E
z
z
/
e
E /
c \
( /
\
\
\
o
9
/
\
o
CO G
\-
\
J
/
\ \
t
\
/ /
\
\
/
/
\
G
4
4 /
\
.9
E
/
e
%
_
=
4
m
y\
s
s e
\
\ / z
/
/
\
E
\
\
/ ®
f
f \
0
E °
2
E
/
2
°
/
/ o
\ %
/\\ig\
\
\}
ZU
/
/\\
///
ra
s
/

W
Z
—j
_Ile
O
'E
_0
¢
2
M
�
O
�
W
�
2
Z
U
Z
011
�
_
c
/

10181183-8021-GISIM IECOI AAA,
NORTH 40*
r
Forney Creek
SA-2: 9,047 LF
SA-1: 1441-4—
1
Killian Creek �
SA-3. 6,158 LF
1r
-297LF
y
�47
r1l
SA-4: 3,507 LF
WA-1: 4.5
Gon'erete-F a^1%
I'
Existing Plant. � � �
I.
a �
SpoP IVo����a0»os r - �
P�cK
1 , �
a�
�yy
i
i
1
7"
s. SA-5: 3,257 LF
�� 'o � __ •�� T
4
4: 1, J-C
LEGEND
O PERMITTED BOUNDARY (•-499.5ACRES) — POND (-10.9 ACRES)
ADDITIONAL PARCELS OWNED BY
STREAM (•-14,755 LF)
— HEDRICK OUTSIDE OF PERMITTED
BOUNDARY (•-59.2 ACRES)
SHPO POLYGONS
Kincaid Family House
HEDRICK PARCELS
• SHPO POINTS
SCALE IN FEET
WETLAND (-4.5 ACRES)
0 325 650
1,300
REFERENCES AND NOTES
HEDRICK INDUSTRIES
ESRI WORLD IMAGERY S MAP SERVICE:
HTTP: //GOTO. ARCG ISON LIN LINE. E.COM/MAPS/ WORLD_
,�,=,A
LAKE NORMAN QUARRY
IMAGERY, ACCESSED 2/26/2021,
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
IMAGERY DATE: 2/1/2019.
Civil &
Environmental Consultants Inc.
LINCOLN COUNTY
NOTE:
THE USACE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 3.8 ACRES OF
3701
Arco Corporate Drive Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28273
NC STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND FOR WA-1, WHEREAS
[phone] [phone]
RECENTSURVEY CONDUCTED AFTER APPROVAL
www.cecinc.corn
SHPO MAP
INDICATED 4.5 ACRES OF WETLAND FOR WA-1.
DRAWN BY:
HLS
CHECKED BY: DRAFT APPROVED BY:
DRAFT'
FIGURE NO4.2.1.3
DATE:
2/26/2021
SCALE: 1 ° = 650 PROJECT NO:
183-802