20190755 Ver 2_Cover Letter with attachments_20230113

ROY COOPER
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
January 13, 2023
Mr. Stephen A. Brumagin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
SUBJECT: Re-issuance/Renewal Request Notification Pursuant to Non­
Reporting Nationwide 3 NCDOT Division 10 Bridge Replacement
Project Bridge No. 137 on SR 1132 over Dutch Buffalo Creek (Class
C), Cabarrus County, NC, TIP (B-5375) WBS No. 46090.3.1
ERIC BOYETTE
SECRETARY
Dear Mr. Brumagin
NCDOT is requesting your review for project TIP (B-5375), Bridge No. 137 over Dutch Buffalo Creek, a
Class C water, Cabarrus County, NC. WBS No. 46090.3.1. An application for this project was originally
review by Ms. Nicholle Braspennickx on July 11, 2019. This project was previously authorized under a
Nationwide Permit (NWP) 3 (SAW-2019-01011). The project has been Let by Division 10 under the
existing NWP authorization, utility relocation and bridge removal have begun. The permit is being
resubmitted in the event that all authorized impacts cannot be completed prior to the NWP 3 expiration in
March 2023. There will be .10 ac of temporary surface water impacts and 80 linear feet of temporary
existing stream channel impacts needed to construct this project. (See Attached Plans). Impervious dikes
will be installed on the eastern and western banks of Dutch Buffalo Creek to prevent sediment from entering
the stream during the removal of the existing bridge and work area will be dewatered as needed.
Section 106
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies to consider the
effects of their undertakings on historic properties. NCDOT Cultural Resource staff reviewed the project
for Historic Architectural and Archeological Resources. A Historic Architecture and Landscapes No Survey
Required Form was provided by a NCDOT Architectural Historian on October 25, 2018. A No
Archaeological Survey Required Form was provided by the NCDOT Archaeologist on November 5, 2018
(See Attachment).
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AION
DIVISION 10
716 WEST MAIN STREET
ALBEMARLE NC, 2800 I
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX: [phone]
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-877-368-4968
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.GOV
LOCATION:
716 WEST MAIN STREET
ALBEMARLE, NC 28001
(SR 1132)
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NIKKI T. HONEYCUTT, PE
PROJECT DESIGNER
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TYPE OF WORK: GRADING, PAVING, DRAINAGE, & STRUCTURE
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LOCATION: BRIDGE #137 DUTCH BUFFALO CREEK
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MELISSA GRAHAM
DANIEL GILLON BARRIER
CONCORD NC 28025
4455 MOUNT PLEASANT RD S
SALISBURY, NC 28144
306 W MARSH ST
CABARRUS COUNTY
MT. PLEASANT, NC 28124
4207 LONG RUN FARM ROAD
PROJECT: B-5375
(MIAMI CHURCH ROAD)
DUTCH BUFFALO CREEK ON SR 1132
BRIDGE 137 OVER
THOMAS E PORTER
WETLAND PERMIT IMPACT SUMMARY
WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPACTS
Hand Existing Existing
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NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
BRIDGE #137 OVER DUTCH BUFFALO CREEK
ON SR 1132 (MIAMI CHURCH ROAD)
CABARRUS COUNTY
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ATN Revised 3/31/05 SHEET 7 of 7 6/5/2019
Project Tracking No.:
“No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED” form for the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement.
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NO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not
valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project No: B-5375 County: Cabarrus
WBS No: 46090.1.1 Document: PCE or MCC
F.A. No: BRZ-1132(010) Funding: State Federal
Federal Permit Required? Yes No Permit Type: NWP 3 or 14

Project Description: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 10 intends to
replace Bridge No. 137 on SR 1132, Miami Church Road, over Dutch Buffalo Creek northwest of the
Stanly County line. An original study area that measured 600 feet (182.88 meters) long, 150 feet (45.72
meters) wide, and was estimated to encompass 2.07 acres (roughly .84 hectare) was proposed in 2016.
Recently, a revised request for archaeological review was submitted that expands the study area to 712
feet (nearly 217.02 meters) in length and 200 feet (60.96 meters) in width. For the purposes of this
revised review of the project, this new study area with be considered to be the archaeological area of
potential effects (APE). Thus, the proposed APE encompasses an area of approximately 3.3 acres (about
1.34 hectares).

SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW

Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
The original review of the site maps and files archived at the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology
was conducted on March 7, 2016. No previously identified archaeological sites are recorded within the
proposed APE, nor are any archaeological sites recorded within .5 mile of Bridge No. 137. An
examination of the data presented on the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB
GIS Service reveals that only one historic property, the John Teeter House (CA0580), is recorded within
the same radius. Examinations of historical mapping for Cleveland County (including the 1875 Thomas
C. Harris map of Cleveland County, the 1910 U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Map of Cleveland
County, and the 1938 State Highway and Public Works Commission map of Cleveland County) suggest
no particular properties of interest within the proposed APE, though the Thomas map does suggest that a
number of gold mills were located along Dutch Buffalo Creek.

The Furr family cemetery is located approximately .2 mile (roughly .33 kilometer) northeast of Bridge
137, along Barrier-Georgeville Road. Interestingly, a monument to the Furr family occupation of the area
in the eighteenth century was erected nearly 130 feet (just over 39 meters) from the bri dge in 1954. Furr
family members, in partnership with the Friendship United Methodist Church, have maintained the
monument since that time. The marker has gained some notoriety as “the Bleeding Tombstone” by
occult/urban legend enthusiasts.

Soils mapped for the APE at Bridge No. 137 in Cleveland County include: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent
slopes, frequently flooded (ChA) and Kirksey silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes (KkB).

No further archaeological investigations are required for the project within the 300-foot corridor
established as the current APE. Should the project change to include a larger footprint than covered by
Project Tracking No.:
“No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED” form for the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement.
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the current APE, further consultation will be necessary. In the unlikely event that archaeological remains
are encountered during the bridge replacement, work should cease in that area and the NCDOT
Archaeology Group should be notified immediately.

Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting
that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
As noted above, this project was originally screened for archaeology on May 11, 2016, when a No
Archaeological Survey Required form was produced. While no archaeological sites have been recorded
within a reasonable distance of Bridge No. 137, a broader look at known archaeological sites along Dutch
Buffalo Creek reveals a patter in this portion of Cabarrus County. Archaeological sites, such as 31Ca52,
31Ca53, and 31Ca54 to the south of Bridge No. 137, are all located on ridgetoes overlooking the Dutch
Buffalo Creek floodplain. A similar pattern is suggested in the historic mapping: structures are located on
higher ground along the drainage basin. The exception being the mill site reported to the north of Bridge
No. 137 on Barrier Store Road (site 31Ca197**). This pattern suggests that the floodplain areas located
within the proposed APE is unlikely to possess archaeological resources. Based on this information the
original (2016) screening result was produced. The revised APE does extend the potential footprint of the
project, but it does not do so to an extent that would change the overall conditions suggesting that
archaeological resources are unlikely.

References Cited:
Cabarrus County NCGenWeb
2016 FurrMonument. Web page, http://ncgenweb.us/nc/cabarrus/furr-monument, accessed March
8, 2016.

SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: Map(s) Previous Survey Info Photos Correspondence
Other: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx

FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED

November 5, 2018
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST Date
Project Tracking No.:
“No ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED” form for the Amended Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2015 Programmatic Agreement.
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Aerial photograph with 2-foot contours illustrating the location of the proposed revised APE (orange
lines) for the replacement of Bridge No. 137 on SR 1132; note the extent and location of the original
(2016) APE for the project (yellow lines).
Soil Map—Cabarrus County, North Carolina
(Revised Replacement of Bridge No. 137 on SR 1132)
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
Mine or Quarry
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Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Survey Area Data: Version 17, Sep 10, 2018
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 18, 2011—Nov
25, 2017
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Soil Map—Cabarrus County, North Carolina
(Revised Replacement of Bridge No. 137 on SR 1132)
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
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Map Unit Legend
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Soil Map—Cabarrus County, North Carolina Revised Replacement of Bridge No.
137 on SR 1132
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
11/5/2018
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January 12, 2023
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2023-0033596
Project Name: B-5375

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.

A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. E?ects of the action are all consequences to listed species or
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other
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activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur “but for” the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BA/BE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BA/BE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws.gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.

If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at-risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.

Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project-
related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.

We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.

Attachment(s):
Official Species List
USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
Migratory Birds
Wetlands
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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Project Summary
Project Code:2023-0033596
Project Name:B-5375
Project Type:Bridge - Maintenance
Project Description:NCDOT is in the process of replacing the bridge located over Dutch
Buffalo Creek on Miami Church Road, Cabarrus County.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.3382077,-80.44597328143489,14z
Counties:Cabarrus County, North Carolina
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 3 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
Proposed
Endangered
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Candidate
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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USFWS National Wildlife Refuge Lands And Fish
Hatcheries
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 OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.
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Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this
list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location,
nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact
locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project
area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species
on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing
the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to
additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your
migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be
found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
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.
Breeds Sep 1 to
Jul 31
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Mar 15
to Aug 25
Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 1
to Aug 20
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NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 1
to Jul 31
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 1 to
Jul 31
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Sep 10
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Aug 31
Probability Of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ()
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
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no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season ()
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort ()
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data ()
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC
Vulnerable
Chimney Swift
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Eastern Whip-poor-
will
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Prothonotary
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds/species
Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/
collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds
Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
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 list of migratory birds that potentially occur 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 Rapid Avian Information
Locator (RAIL) Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
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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 or migrating in my 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 query your location using the RAIL Tool and look
at the range maps provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each
bird in your results. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated
with it, if that bird does occur in your project area, there may be nests present at some point
within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not
breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
"BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
"BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
"Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
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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.
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Wetlands
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.
WETLAND INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THIS SPECIES LIST WAS GENERATED.
PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.FWS.GOV/WETLANDS/DATA/MAPPER.HTML OR CONTACT THE FIELD
OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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IPaC User Contact Information
Agency:North Carolina Department of Transportation
Name:Joel Howard
Address:716 W. Main Street
City:Albemerle
State:NC
Zip:28001
Email [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
Lead Agency Contact Information
Lead Agency:Federal Highway Administration
NCNHDE-20503
January 12, 2023
Joel Howard
NCDOT
716 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
RE: Replacing the Bridge over Dutch Buffalo Creek on Miami Church Road, Cabarrus County; B-5375
Dear Joel Howard:
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 [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Replacing the Bridge over Dutch Buffalo Creek on Miami Church Road, Cabarrus County
Project No. B-5375
January 12, 2023
NCNHDE-20503
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Easement
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
District
Local Government
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Easement
US Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Federal
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Easement
US Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Federal
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NC Department of Agriculture State
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NC Department of Agriculture State
*NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on January 12, 2023; source: NCNHP, Q3, October 2022.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Replacing the Bridge over Dutch Buffalo Creek on Miami Church Road, Cabarrus County
Project No. B-5375
January 12, 2023
NCNHDE-20503
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Natural
Community
25974 Dry-Mesic
Oak--Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
---2016 C 3-Medium ------G4G5 S4
Natural
Community
25898 Dry-Mesic
Oak--Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
---2019 C 2-High ------G4G5 S4
Vascular Plant 34577 Helianthus laevigatus Smooth Sunflower 2013-10-10 D 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
Vulnerable
G4 S3
Vascular Plant 7670 Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower 2017-10-19 D 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G3 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Miami Church Hill Rare Plant Site R3 (High)C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Easement
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
District
Local Government
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Easement
US Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Federal
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Easement
US Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Federal
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NC Department of Agriculture State
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NC Department of Agriculture State
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NC Department of Agriculture State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on January 12, 2023; source: NCNHP, Q3, October 2022.
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Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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