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Home My WebLink About20131241 Ver 1_401 Application_20131113h o � Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps. ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ❑X No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ❑X No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Tryon Equine Hospital 2b. County: Polk 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Columbus 2d. Subdivision name: n/a 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: n/a 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Bian, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. DB 219 PG 489 ✓ ` ^ 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Dr. Bill Hay U - 3d. Street address: PO Box 547 155B Schuford Road, 3e. City, state, zip: Columbus, NC 28722 3f. Telephone no.: 828 - 894 -6065 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable) 4d Street address 4e City, state, zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Laura Belanger 5b Business name (if applicable) Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc 5c Street address PO Box 3744 5d City, state, zip Greenville, SC 5e Telephone no 864- 271 -3040 5f Fax no 5g Email address laura @enviropermit corn Page 2 of 10 B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) P87 -68 and P88 -170 1b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) I Latitude 35 205411 Longitude 82 127378 1c Property size 16 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project Hooper Creek 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C 2c River basin Broad 3 Project Description 3a 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 property in question is currently undeveloped and the general land use would be rural agriculture The landscape is dominated by hayfields and low density single family residences 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 42 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 657 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of the protect is to provide access via driveway to property which will serve as an equine hospital 3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used Overall project involves the construction of an equine hospital and boarding facility Grading machinery will be used to 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ro ect includin all rior hases in the ast? ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments JWD request submitted concurrent with PCN 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known) Ned Collins Agency /Consultant Company EPC, Inc Other 4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑X Yes ❑ No 6b If yes, explain The first phase is clearing and accessing that main property The only impact to WOUS will occur during this first phase The second phase will involve the construction of the hospital facility No WOUS will be impacted during the second phase Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary 1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands M Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a Wetland impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 2b Type of impact 2c Type of wetland 2d Forested 2e Type of jurisdiction Corps (404,10) or DWQ (401, other) 2f Area of impact (acres) W1 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - W2 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - W3 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - W4 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes /No - W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes /No - 2g Total Wetland Impacts 2h Comments 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a Stream impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b Type of impact 3c Stream name 3d Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e Type of jurisdiction 3f Average stream width (feet) 3g Impact length (linear feet) S1 P Culvert u/t of Hooper Creek PER Corps 22 50 S2 Choose one - - S3 Choose one - - S4 Choose one - S5 - Choose one - - S6 - Choose one - - 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 50 31 Comments Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U S then indiv ually list all open water impacts below 4a Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 4b Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c Type of impact 4d Waterbody type 4e Area of impact (acres) 01 - Choose one Choose 02 - Choose one Choose 03 Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below 5a Pond ID number 5b Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d Stream Impacts (feet) 5e Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f Total 5g Comments 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑X No If yes, permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 51 Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below if yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other 6b Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c Reason for impact 6d Stream name 6e Buffer mitigation required? 6f Zone 1 impact (square feet ) 6g Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 Yes /No B2 Yes /No 133 Yes /No 64 - Yes /No B5 Yes /No B6 - Yes /No 6h Total Buffer Impacts 61 Comments Page 5 of 10 D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project The crossing was designed to be as perpendicular as possible to the stream channel in order to minimized the impact Because the stream bisects the property, avoiding the crossing all together was not feasible lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Headwalls are proposed for either side of the culvert in order to minimize the linear foot of impact 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? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Choose one Type Choose one Type Choose one Quantity Quantity Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature Choose one 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? El Yes Q No 6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigation required - 6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 7 of 10 E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ❑X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? lb If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why ❑ Yes ❑ No 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? N Yes ❑ No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan For clear and grub phase, a temporary sediment trap /basin is being used to collect and release onsite stormewater runoof over a three day period through the use of a skimmer The sediment trap /basin will remain in place until everything is stabilized Smaller areas that to do not drain to the basin are protected with BMP double row silt fences a minimum of 15 ft back 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? Kristin Hickiin 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? n/a ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ORW (check all that apply) ❑Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached 5 DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑X Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑X Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the 0 Yes ❑X No use of public (federal /state) land? lb 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 ❑Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes E] No letter) Comments 2 Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, El Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 0200)? 2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑X No 2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3 Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in Yes OX No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description This project is in keeping with the current land use in the area (rural agriculture) and is not expected to increase development in the area 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility The future phase on the 10 acre site, a septic system will be utilized Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑Yes ❑x No habitat? 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes 0 No Impacts? 5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted - 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? http llwww fws gov /raieigh /species /cntylist/nc_counties html http /lecos fws gov /ipac/ wizard /trustResource List' prepare action 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact Essential Fish Habitat? http llwww habitat noaa gov /protection /efh /efhmapper /index htmi 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 ❑ Yes ❑X No status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant In North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? http / /gis ncdcr gov /hpoweb/ 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes ❑X No 8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FIRM MAP NUMBER 3710056400J POLK COUNTY NC, DATED 9 -3 -08, THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE 'X' Dr Bill Hay /V Applicant /Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Sigrofure Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided Page 10 of 10 126 4W e i I i ,Oil Polk County, North Carolina Spartanburg County, South Carolina _ Site Location L7 e�•c Source: Open Street Map website accessed 1 nov2013 Site Address: 3575 Landrum Rd, Columbus, NC „1 t•'I i',•, GRAPHIC SCALE SHEET NO. Location Map r 1 inch = NTS ft ee Tryon Equine Hospital xr, w BIAN, LLC w DRAWN BY: JNC All. SC 3]M Polk County, NC Ph.; (l )279604 DATE: 4nav2013 �.: 186912]1 -3040 <,f3tiL:It�int.�, in.., PFU 186912359299 EPC PROJECT NO 1235 JWD I�, r � � t 4W e i I i ,Oil Polk County, North Carolina Spartanburg County, South Carolina _ Site Location L7 e�•c Source: Open Street Map website accessed 1 nov2013 Site Address: 3575 Landrum Rd, Columbus, NC „1 t•'I i',•, GRAPHIC SCALE SHEET NO. Location Map r 1 inch = NTS ft ee Tryon Equine Hospital xr, w BIAN, LLC w DRAWN BY: JNC All. SC 3]M Polk County, NC Ph.; (l )279604 DATE: 4nav2013 �.: 186912]1 -3040 <,f3tiL:It�int.�, in.., PFU 186912359299 EPC PROJECT NO 1235 JWD i y 'e Project Area _ 4Z, tig f Its Y Waters of the US' _ Boundaries tt 1 �w PC A i� fr r, USGS 2011 topographic maps for Landrum and Fingerville Quadrants GRAPHIC SCALE Jurisdictional Features USGS Topo SHEET NO. rl S zY \ 1 inch = 1000 feet Tryon Equine Hospital n L yjr .l� i • ' `' BIAN, LLC Polk County, NC Poet OMce 8O 3744 G-41e, SC29fA8 DRAWN BY: JNC DATE: 4nov2013 . <Illtil:ir. illti, ID. ". PA— (864) 2713040 F;u 106412359299 EPC PROJECT NO.: 1235 JWD , A \_ '•` , i 1 ' 1 ` �'' =mil \ \ f� l \ \ \ \ 1 \ \ \ I WOUS Impact 1 50 lin. ft. 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RCP @ r ,D , ° • e.. 4 2' PARTIAL BEVEL IN \/ = 7,37 50 INV = 068 0 — III = III —II 6' ,IONE BEDDING ICI III�II 50 Source: Survey data GRAPHIC SCALE FIGURE NO ENVIRONMENTAL I i I is PV ETA = 1 -F70 Z 1 inch= NTS feet Tryon Equine Hospital Dr Bill Hay CONSULTANTS INC. CONSULTANTS, GreenBceSC %3744 Greenville SC 29608 AWN BY LHB Polk Count y TE 30oct2013 rEPC Phone (864) 271 3040 Fax (864) 235 -9299 PROJECT NO 1235 PCN ELE`/ = 07 AD = 5C { = 20 0 900 900 —I I N i � O � Nt. NCO �9C, i- +r n� w R6' 1OSED G /L' GP DE I i Cn L4 f3C 5 . J J_5 L- ` 45' —15" HPPF Ca) 0 G � \ T7-'-4 PRCPC`ED 72" HELID'AIALL RCP @ DE GI� P r GI EP; 1 0 0 o�, - \ \ \ 1 - - ; -- S �r U -f c\ E r\11 �) V L -`UI, K'-1-S \ —I Iti I ti \ \ 20' FROti1 SILIN FEN'C E PTO \ \ \\ \ v \ IDE �1 1�\ATEOQUA� TIC o� A A \ o ',AND S\TRE/\I\` PFD ECTIO\N AS -I- `� WOUS Impact 1 - � 50 lin. ft. 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CONSULTANTS, GreenBceSC %3744 Greenville SC 29608 AWN BY LHB Polk Count y TE 30oct2013 rEPC Phone (864) 271 3040 Fax (864) 235 -9299 PROJECT NO 1235 PCN b+ a n Prty Se 0 PL�'a Unidit <3me SdWXA (Gone) ` • �4t cr° Rd a PUM75C 9inr .�� G Cs ' � u Carriaob IQ° 3� c•��oxUu a POLK �pljfp�yit!° Rxl N ee° 46- JpQ ,. fled Fox C.oudry v Afi P.L$169Bt Woe #21 * Club $ *9. �au C kyllJa Pd - 4C h ^d J Cir4y+ y AL � Rd a NORTH CAROLINA r \1�- -) 4 54 i?t+cotmi F2tver "-'- '04 to Nor" Ak 129 � 1 V1-41aw arm p F ' r K ft ; U LL 3 "�� 1 ¢ d M, f a ��4 ar Sources: Esri, DeLorme, NAVTEQ. USGS. Intermap, iPC, 0 � NRCAN, E,?ri Japan. METI, Esri Chi title Page 1 of I EFH Data Notice: Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) is defined by textual descriptions contained in the fishery management plans developed by the regional Fishery Management Councils. In most cases mapping data can not fully represent the complexity of the habitats that make up EFH. This report should be used for general interest queries only and should not be interpreted as a definitive evaluation of EFH at this location. A location- specific evaluation of EFH for any official purposes must be performed by a regional expert. Please refer to the following links for the appropriate regional resources. iCfir�n -illy. .. t�leznsfi�� ` i� retmTtvl�ie National Geographic, Esri, DeUrme, NAVTEQ, UNEP- WCMC, USGS, NASA, ESA, METI, NRCAN, GEBCO, NOAA, FC. Sources: Esri, GEBCO, NOAA, National Geographic, DeLorme f4AVTEQrGeonames.og, and cther contributors Query Results Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: Latitude = , Longitude = Decimal Degrees: Latitude = , Longitude = The query location intersects with spatial data representing EFH and /or HAPCs for the following species /management units. HAPCs No Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) were identified at the report location. EFH Areas Protected from Fishing No EFH Areas Protected from Fishing (EFHA) were identified at the report location. http: / /www. habitat. noaa. gov / protection /etWethmapper /index.html 11/3/2013 Polk County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and C Pagel of 2 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species, Polk County, North Carolina MMMMM Updated: 12 -26 -2012 Common Name Scientific name Federal Record Status Status Vertebrate: Cerulean warbler Dendroica cerulea FSC Current Green salamander Aneides aeneus FSC Current Southern Appalachian eastern Neotoma floridana haematoreia FSC Current woodrat Invertebrate: Diana fritillary (butterfly) Speyeria dana FSC Current Grizzled skipper Pyrgus wyandot FSC Historic Vascular Plant: Big -leaf scurfpea Orbexilum macrophyllum FSC Historic Blue Ridge Ragwort Packera millefohum FSC Current Butternut Juglans cinerea FSC Current Dwarf - flowered heartleaf Hexastylis namflora T Current French Broad heartleaf Hexastylis rhombiformis FSC Current Large- flowered barbara's- Marshalha grandiflora FSC Historic buttons Small whorled pogoma Isotria medeoloides T Probable /potential Sweet pmesap Monotropsis odorata FSC Historic White irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum E Current Nonvascular Plant: Lichen: a lichen Canoparmeha amabahs FSC Current http //www fws gov /raleigh/species /cntylist /polk html 11/3/2013 Polk County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and C Page 2 of 2 Definitions of Federal Status Codes: E = endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range " T = threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range " C = candidate A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support listing (Formerly "C1" candidate species ) BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act See below FSC = federal species of concern A species under consideration for listing, for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this time These species may or may not be listed in the future, and many of these species were formerly recognized as "C2" candidate species T(S /A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection Taxa listed as T(S /A) are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation See below EXP = experimental population A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential) Experimental, nonessential populations of endangered species (e g , red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land P = proposed Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT ", respectively Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA): In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72 37346 - 37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de- listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife This detesting took effect August 8,2007 After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U S C 668 -668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles The Eagle Act prolubrts take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb" The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid disturbing bald eagles For mor information, visit http / /www fws gov /migratorybirds/baldeagle htm Threatened due to similarity of appearance(T(S /A)): In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822 - 55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia) was listed as T(S /A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance) The T (S /A) designation bans the collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population The T(S /A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern population of the species In addition to its official status as T(S /A), the U S Fish and Wildlife Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss Definitions of Record Status: Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat Probable /potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both http / /www fws gov /raleigh/species /cntylist/polk html 11/3/2013