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LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP
a DAVEY. company
TO: US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
January 5, 2022
NC Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Arrowhead Park Water Main Interconnection; New Hanover County, NC
NWP 58 Application
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Land Management Group is submitting a Pre -
Construction Notification form and associated attachments for the Arrowhead Park Water Main
Interconnection project, located off Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington, NC. The purpose of the
project is to create an "interconnection" to join two separate waterline systems to add redundancy
and improve water quality for residents.
The 12" pipe will be installed via open cut methods and will temporarily impact 2,857 sf of freshwater
wetlands, 20 LF (600 sf) of Section 10 waters (Motts Creek) and approximately 20 LF of non -stream
Waters of the US (80 sf). The pipe cannot be installed via directional drill because there is a bend in
the easement immediately east of the existing stream. Drill geometry will not accommodate drilling
below the stream and returning to minimum cover within the existing utility easement. Once the pipe
is installed, the wetland and stream will be restored back to original grade. The area will be seeded
with a wetland seed mix and wetlands will be allowed to revegetate. Because impacts are temporary,
no compensatory mitigation is proposed. Note that because the project will impact public trust
waters (Motts Creek), a CAMA GP is being requested from NC DCM.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the application, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
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Kim Williams
Environmental Scientist
Encl.
www.lmgroup.net • [e-mail] • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

ARROWHEAD PARK
WATER MAIN INTERCONNECTION
PCN Attachments
Table of Contents
1.0 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
2.0 SITE MAPS
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Topographic Map
Figure 3. Soils Map
Figure 4. 2020 Aerial Photograph
Figure 5. Site Plan and Profile: Open Water Impact (C-1)
Figure 6. Site Plan and Profile: Motts Creek/Wetlands (C-2)
3.0 WETLAND INFORMATION
Property Access Certification
LMG Preliminary Wetlands Map
Upland and Wetland Data Forms
PJD Form
Antecedent Rainfall Graph
4.0 RARE SPECIES INFORMATION
NC Natural Heritage Program Review Letter
USFWS IPaC Letter

1.0 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM

"'LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP
a DAVEY# company
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Land Management Group to act as our agent in the
preparation and representation of information related to the Section 404/401 permit application
for Arrowhead Park Water Main Interconnection project located in New Hanover County, NC.
All questions regarding this project should be directed to Land Management Group.
Sincerely,
A plicant
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www.lmgroup.net • [e-mail] • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 • Wilmington, NC 28403

2.0 SITE MAPS
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Topographic Map
Figure 3. Soils Map
Figure 4. Current Aerial Photograph
Figure 5. Site Plan and Profile: Open Water Impact (C-1)
Figure 6. Site Plan and Profile: Motts Creek/Wetlands (C-2)

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3.0 WETLAND INFORMATION
Property Access Certification
LMG Preliminary Wetlands Map
Upland and Wetland Data Forms
PJD Form
Antecedent Rainfall Graph

Jurisdictional Determination Request
D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION' 4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
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Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner ❑ Authorized Agent'
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Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
QI intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
HA Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
Other:
For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOTIUSACE protocols, skip to Part E.
If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
5 Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Arrowhead Water Main City/County: Wilmington/New Hanover Sampling Date: 7/29/21
Applicant/Owner: CFPUA State: NC Sampling Point: DP-1 UP
Investigator(s): Wes Fryar- LMG Section, Township, Range: Wilmington
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillside Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1-2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR T, MLRA 153A Lat: 34.135099 Long:-77.910864 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Kureb sand NWI classification: Uplands on NWI
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
According to Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical Climatology Network, wetter than normal conditions
were present at the time of the field work.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _Aquatic
Fauna (1313)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
—High Water Table (A2) —Marl
Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
_Saturation (A3) _Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_Moss Trim Lines (1316)
_Water Marks (131) _Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_Drift Deposits (133) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_Iron Deposits (135) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
_ShallowAquitard (D3)
—Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: DP-1 UP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Pinus taeda
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6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 10
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Pinus taeda
2. Ligustrum sinense
3. Baccharis halimifolia
4. Albizia julibrissin
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 38
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Pteridium aquilinum
2. Solidago spp
3. Hypericum perforatum
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
50% of total cover: 23
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Vitis rotundifolia
2. Lonicera japonica
3.
4.
5.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
% Cover Species? Status
20 Yes FAC
20 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 4
35 Yes
FAC
25 Yes
FAC
10 No
FAC
5 No
UPL
75 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 15
25 Yes FACU
15 Yes FAC
5 No FACU
45 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 9
25 Yes FAC
10 Yes FACU
35 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 18 20% of total cover: 7
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 71.4% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_3 - Prevalence Index is:53.0'
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: DP-1 UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Type' Locz
Texture Remarks
0-6 10YR 4/2
Loamy/Clayey 20% coated
6-24 10YR 6/1
Sandy
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Reduced Vertic (F18)
—Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 15313)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 161)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) (outside MLRA 138, 162A in FL, 164)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
—Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
—Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 161)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
_Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA
149A)
—Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C9 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 162A in FL, 164)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain — Version 2.0

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control #: 0710-xxxx, Exp: Pending
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Arrowhead Water Main City/County: Wilmington/New Hanover Sampling Date: 7/29/21
Applicant/Owner: CFPUA State: NC Sampling Point: DP-1 WET
Investigator(s): Wes Fryar- LMG Section, Township, Range: Wilmington
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): floodplain Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1-2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR T, MLRA 153A Lat: 34.135161 Long:-77.911044 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston Soils NWI classification: PFo1/2F
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS —Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
According to Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical Climatology Network, wetter than normal conditions
were present at the time of the field work.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _Aquatic
Fauna (1313)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2) —Marl
Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
_Saturation (A3) _Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_Moss Trim Lines (1316)
_Water Marks (131) _Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_Drift Deposits (133) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_Iron Deposits (135) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
_ShallowAquitard (D3)
—Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 12
Saturation Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 12
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: DP-1 WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Nyssa sylvatica
2. Nyssa aquatica
3. Taxodium distichum
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 17
Saplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Nyssa aquatica
2. Alnus serrulata
3. Baccharis halimifolia
4. Salix nigra
5. Taxodium distichum
6. Fraxinus pennsylvanica
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 21
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Murdannia keisak
2. Sagittaria latifolia
3. Scirpus cyperinus
4. Typha latifolia
5. Cicuta maculata
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
50% of total cover: 57
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
1. Cynanchum laeve
2.
3.
4.
5.
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
% Cover
Species?
Status
15
Yes
FAC
10
Yes
OBL
8
Yes
OBL
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 8 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 8 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
33 =Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
20% of total cover:
7
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
5 No
OBL
FACU species x 4 =
12 Yes
FACW
UPL species x 5 =
8 No
FAC
Column Totals: (A) (B)
10 Yes
OBL
Prevalence Index = B/A =
5 No
OBL
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
2 No
FACW
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
- Prevalence Index is:53.0'
42 =Total Cover
_3
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
20% of total cover:
9
50 Yes
OBL
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
20 No
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
10 No
OBL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
25 Yes
OBL
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
8 No
OBL
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
113 =Total Cover Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
20% of total cover: 23 height.
20 Yes FAC
20 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 10 20% of total cover: 4
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: DP-1 WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Type' Locz
Texture Remarks
0-4 10YR 3/2
Loamy/Clayey
4-18 10YR 5/1 80
10YR 5/8 20 C M
Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
18-24 10YR 6/1
Loamy/Clayey
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 15313)
X Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 161)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) (outside MLRA 138, 162A in FL, 164)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
—Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
—Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 161)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
_Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA
149A)
—Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C9 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 162A in FL, 164)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain — Version 2.0

.Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
LMG c/o Wes Fryar; 3805 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 15; Wilmington, NC 28403
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Arrowhead Water Main
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: New Hanover City: Wilmington
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 34.135099 Long.:-77.910864
Universal Transverse Mercator: 231522.61E 3780967.82N 18S
Name of nearest waterbody: Motts Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
number
Latitude
(decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic resource
in review area
(acreage and linear
feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e., wetland
vs. non -wetland
waters)
Geographic authority
to which the aquatic
resource "may be"
subject (i.e., Section
404 or Section 10/404)
W1
34.135099
-77.910864
0.36
Wetlands
Section 404
OW1
(Motts
Creek)
34.135122
-77.911392
20 LF
Non -Wetland Waters
Section 10/404
OW2
34.134897
-77.913660
20 LF
Non -Wetland Waters
Section 404

1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option
to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an
informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their
characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a
Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre -
construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or
other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the
activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has
elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an
official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the
option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result
in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the
applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms
and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) theapplicant can
accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and
conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has
determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject
permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance
of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit
authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the
review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and
waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative orjudicial compliance
or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7)
whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively
appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it
becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic
jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official
delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will
provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds
that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of
the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review
area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:

SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources
below where indicated for all checked items:
■❑ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: Section 401/404 Delineation Sketch
0 Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJDrequestor.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
■❑ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: USGS Wilmington Topo Quad
■❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: NRCS Soil Survey GIS Data
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
■❑ Photographs: ❑■ Aerial (Name & Date): NAPP 1998, 2020 NC One Map
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination (s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily
been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Regulatory staff member
completing PJD
Agent with LMG
person requesting PJD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)'
' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond
within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is
necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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4.0 RARE SPECIES INFORMATION
NC Natural Heritage Program Review Letter
USFWS IPaC Letter

Roy Cooper, Governor
9" 0 INC DEPARTMENT OF
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WMk.M 1 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
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December 14, 2021
Kim Williams
Land Management Group, Inc.
3805 Wrightsville Avenue; Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: Arrowhead Water Main
Dear Kim Williams:
13. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program
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:
httr)s://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
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 1N. JON S STREET, RALEIGI I_ NC 27603 - 16Sl MAOL SERVICE CENTER. PAL EIGH. rkc 276�0
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAK 919.707.9421

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IPaC Information for Planning and Consultation U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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jurisdic:tic�ffitpHbp�pt6rRgi4 {ram i il6b�e 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. 00�
Location
New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Local office
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
[phone]
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MAILING ADDRESS
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, INC 27636-3726
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
551 Pylon Drive, Suite F

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.
S. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species
1 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 their jurisdiction.
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
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
http s! //ec o s. f ws. pov/ecpls p e ci a s/4469
Birds
NAME
STATUS
Threatened
Threatened
Marine mammal
STATUS
Eastern Black Rail LateraIIus jamaice nsis ssp. jamaicensis Th e
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
http!i:/Iecos.fvvs.gov/ecR/speLieS/l 0477
Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
h ttp s:1/e c o s. f w s. goy/ecp /s p eci a s/6439
Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa
Wherever found
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https:llecos. fws.gov/ecp/species11864
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Reptiles
NAME
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/776
Threatened
Endangered
STATUS
SAT

Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6199
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys kempii Endangered
Wherever found
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5523
Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys coriacea Endangered
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the '14
critical habitat is not available.
https:/lecos.fws.gov/eci2/specias/1 493 *00 X0
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta caretta Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/speci es1111 i)
Snails Ip
NAME .0
Magnificent Ramshorn Planorbella magnifica
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/etp/species/6216
1 n seas
NAME'�
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Flowering Plants
NAME
Cooley's Meadowrue Thalictrum cooleyi
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3281
STATUS
Candidate
STATUS
Candidate
STATUS
Endangered

Golden Sedge Carex lutea Endangered
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6025
Rough -leaved Loosestrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia Endangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2747
Seabeach Amaranth Amaranthus pumilus Threatened
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8549
Critical habitats
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 LOCATIQ kO
Migratory birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
'- and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act2.
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
htto://www.fws.gov/birds/management/oroiect-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
Nationwide conservation measures for birds

The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS Birds
of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location. To learn
more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see the FAQ
below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that every bird on
this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders and the general
public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip:
enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For projects that occur off the
Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative occurrence and abundance of bird
species on your list are available. Links to additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and
other important information about your migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and
use your migratory bird report, can be found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to
reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY at
the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project
area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON (IFA
............................................................... -
BREEDING SEASON IS INDICATED
.-....... ....................... F..................-
FOR A BIRD ON YOUR LIST, THE
.......... .......... ..................--................ ........................
IRD MAY BREED IN YOUR
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ECT AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
............................................................................................
THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED.
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American Kestrel :al sparverius paulus.
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions tBCRs) in the continental USA
http5://ecos.fws..eovlecp/species/9587
American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8935
Bachman's Sparrow Aimophila aestivalis
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6177
WHICH IS A VERY LIBERAL
........................................... I........................1.
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 PROJECTAREA.)
Breeds Apr 1 to Aug 31
Breeds Apr 15 to Aug 31
Breeds May 1 to Sep 30

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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
Black Skimmer Rynchops niger
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5234
Henslow's Sparrow Ammodramus henslowii
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https.//ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3941
King Rail Rallus elegans
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
Breeds May 20 to Sep 15
Breeds elsewhere
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Breeds May 1 to Sep 5
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the continental USA and Alaska.
https:l/ecos.fws.govlecplspecies18936
LesserYeIIowl egs Tringa flavipes Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
littp5://ecos.fws.izov/ecp/species/9679
Marbled Godwit Limosa fedoa Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
htt p s:lle co s. fws.go v/ecp /species/9481
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres morinella Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA

Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Short -billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9480
Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoidesforfcatus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/eci2/species/8938
Willet Tringa semipalmata
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA anciAlaskm
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Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} throughout its range i
the continental USA and Alaska. `
Breeds elsewhere
Breeds elsewhere
Breeds Mar 10 to Jun 30
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug
Breeds Apr 1 to Aug 20
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina — ' '— Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
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 Probabillty of Presence Summary. Additional measures or ep rmits
may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or bird species
present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) and other species that
may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network
(AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets and is queried
and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects,
and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle
(Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area. It is not
representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool.

What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds potentially occurring
in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science
datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available. To
learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them, go the
Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering, migrating or year-
round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide. or (if
you are unsuccessfu€ in locating the bird of interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. IF
a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is
indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area. ,.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern'
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCQ that are of concern throughout their range
anywhere within the USA (inducting 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
"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 susceptibiNties in offshore areas from
certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or iongline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in particular, to
avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of rangewide concern. For
more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts
and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and groups of
bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal
also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that may be helpful to you in your project review.
Alternately, you may download the bird model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS
Integrative Statistical Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year,
including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on
marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the Eagle
Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report

The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority
concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be in
your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in
my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km
grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of
presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack
of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting
point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there,
and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize
potential impacts from your project activities, 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.

Marine mammals
Marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Some are also protected
under the Endangered Species Act
'- and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora?.
The responsibilities for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals are
shared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [responsible for otters, walruses, polar bears, manatees,
and dugongs] and NOAA Fisheries
1 [responsible for seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, and porpoises]. Marine mammals under the
responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list; for additional information on those
species please visit the Marine Mammals page of the NOAA Fisheries website.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits the take (to harass, hunt, capture, kill, or attempt to
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harass, hunt, capture or kill) of marine mammals and further coordination may be necessary for
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project evaluation. Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office shown. *64
1, The Endanoned_S ecies_Act (ESA) ❑f 1973.
2. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauns and Flora (CITES) is a
treaty to ensure that international trade in plants and animals does not threaten their survival in
the wild.
3. 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 marine mammals under the responsibility of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are
potentially affected by activities in this location:
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Facilities
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
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. Array Combs of
Engineers District.
WETLAND INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
This can happen when the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map service is unavailable, or for very
large projects that intersect many wetland areas. Try again, or visit the NWI map to view wetlands at
this Location.
Data limitations
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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.
Data precautions
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