20211812 Ver 1_Concurrence letter_20211202

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Raleigh ES Field Office
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November 2, 2021
Jerry Parker
NC Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro,North Carolina 27415-4996
Dear Mr. Parker:
This letter is in response to your email of November 1, 2021 which provided the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) with the biological conclusion of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation that the replacement of Bridge No. 80 on SR 1929 over Wolf Island Creek in
Rockingham County(STIP B-4624) may affect,but is not likely to adversely affect the federally
endangered Roanoke Logperch (Percina rex), federally endangered James Spinymussel
(Parvaspina collina), and the federally proposed threatened Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni).
The following response is provided in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) of 1973, as amended(16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to the information provided, fish and mussel surveys were conducted at the project
site on October 1, 2021. Fish and mussel surveys were also previously conducted in 2017 and
2013. The surveys extended from 400 meters downstream to 100 meters upstream of the bridge
crossing. The Roanoke Logperch was not observed, and no mussels of any species were
observed. Based on survey results and other available information, the Service concurs with your
conclusion that the proposed action may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the Roanoke
Logperch, James Spinymussel, and Atlantic Pigtoe. The Atlantic Pigtoe is currently only a
proposed listed species, but this concurrence will be valid if the species is officially listed.
We believe that the requirements of Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied. We remind
you that obligations under Section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a
manner not previously considered in this review; (2)this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review; or(3) a new species is listed or critical habitat
determined that may be affected by this identified action. If you have any questions regarding
our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at gqa iordan(d),fws.gov.
Sincerely,
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Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor

Electronic copy:
David Bailey, USACE, Wake Forest,NC
Travis Wilson,NCWRC, Creedmoor,NC
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