20200238 Ver 2_Louis Stephens Drive Widening-Sidewalks DWR Transmittal Letter and Attachments.doc_20240222

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February 22, 2024
NC Division of Water Resources
401 and Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
ATT: Stephanie Goss
RE: Application for 401 WQC
Louis Stephens Drive Widening and Sidewalks
Cary, NC
Dear Ms. Goss:
STORMWATER DIVISION
Enclosed are attachments to the Town's application for the above -referenced project.
The Town of Cary plans to add a sidewalk to the east side of a portion of Carpenter
Upchurch Road and Louis Stephens Road from High House Road north to the Cary
Tennis Park, for a total length of approximately 5,200 feet. Louis Stephens Road is
constructed on a ridgeline between the Neuse and Cape Fear/Jordan Lake watersheds;
drainage on the east side of the project flows to the Neuse River, and drainage on the
west side flows to Jordan Lake. All construction will be on the east side.
The only impacts to aquatic features is filling of the upper end of a non -buffered
jurisdictional pond. A total of 0.025 acre (1,087 SF) of open water will be filled as part of
this project.
The project was approved by DEQ in February 2020 (NCDWR #20200238v1) but the
previous NW 14/GWQC coverage expired (GWQC 4135 expired in 2022).
We are requesting coverage under a NW 14 from USACE and corresponding GC 4276.
As described above and in the PCN, the pond is not subject to the Neuse Buffer Rule.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions regarding
this application or project.
Sincerely,
a�ej;�
Eric W. Kulz
Environmental Specialist

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Previous Approvals and Correspondence
USGS Topographic Map (2019)
USDA Soils Map (1970)
Impact Maps
iPaC Information
Aerial Photograph (2017)

From:
Lastinger, James C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
To:
Eric Kulz
Subject:
RE: Louis Stephens Road Widening and Sidewalk
Date:
Friday, January 31, 2020 10:22:55 AM
Attachments:
2017NWP14.pdf
Eric,
Based on review of your attached plans, it appears that the proposed sidewalk project may proceed utilizing a non -
notifying NWP 14 (linear Transportation projects). Notification to this office in the form of a PCN is not required.
I have attached a copy of the permit and its conditions for your review. Please let me know if you need anything
else or if you have any further question or concerns.
James Lastinger
Regulatory Project Manager
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
ADDRESS: 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587
Tel: [phone], x32
Cell: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
-----Original Message -----
From: Eric Kulz[mailto:Eric.Kulz(&townofcar,v.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:15 PM
To: Lastinger, James C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <James.C.Lastinger(ousace.army.mil>; Goss, Stephanie
<stephanie. goss(0ncdenr.gov>
Cc: Paul Middleton<Paul.Middleton(otownofcary.org>; Jan Patterson <Jan.Patterson(otownofcary_org>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Louis Stephens Road Widening and Sidewalk
James:
Per our discussion today, attached are 1) a cover page from the plan set showing the extent of the project; 2) USGS
and Soils maps showing my stream origins; and 3) an impact map for the pond at the comer of Carpenter Upchurch
Road and Louis Stephens Road. Per the project engineer, the only impacts associated with this project will be filling
in a portion of the pond as shown on the impact map.
Based on my reading of the NW 14 notification requirements, the impact is below 0.1 acres, and involves open
water (not special aquatic sites, including wetlands). It appears that notification would not be required.
Please confirm this interpretation.
Hi Stephanie,

The pond where impacts are proposed is not buffered per Ray Milosh (letter pending), so since no buffer impacts are
associated with this project, we won't meet any of the thresholds for requiring written approval per GC 4088. Please
confirm as well.
Thanks! ! ! !
Eric W. Kulz
Environmental Specialist
Town of Cary, Stormwater Division
PO Box 8005 1 Cary, NC 27512-8005
316 N. Academy Street I Cary, NC 27513
phone: [phone] fax: [phone]
eric.kulz@townofcary. org
At the Town of Cary we focus every day on enriching the lives of our citizens by creating an exceptional
environment and providing exemplary services that enable our community to thrive and prosper.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.
REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Errwironmerttal Quality
February 21, 2020
Wake County
NCDWR Project No. 20200238
Louis Stephens Drive
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Eric Kulz
Town of Cary
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
Dear Mr. Kulz:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of adding sidewalk
to Louis Stephens Drive in Cary, Wake County:
Open Water (Pond) Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill in Open
Waters ac
Temporary Fill in Open
Waters ac
Total Fill in Open Waters
(ac)
1
0.02
0
0.02
Total
0.02
0
0.02
Total Open Water Impact for Project: 0.02 acres.
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application received February 17, 2020. After reviewing your application,
we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 4135. This certification corresponds
to the Nationwide Permit 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits
before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project
change, you must notify the NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of
this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require
compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 213.0233. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions
listed in the General Certification and any additional conditions listed below.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

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Conditions of Certification:
1. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and
stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for
elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [15A NCAC 0213.0200]
2. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian
buffers. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
3. The use of rip -rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip -rap placed for surface water stabilization shall
be placed in channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
4. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval.
[15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
5. All work in or adjacent to surface waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current
version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion
structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
6. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the surface water in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce
the introduction of other pollutants into the surface water. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
7. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of
stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
8. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
9. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 213.0233, sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of Neuse Buffer without
prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside of
the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreover, sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of
the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
10. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited.
[I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
11. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including
any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and
Federal law. If the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or
achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR
may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
12. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this
certification. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
13. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality
Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the on -site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
14. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization, including all
non-commercial borrow and waste sites associated with the project, shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land
disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC
02H.0501 and .0502]
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512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

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15. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or
ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited
to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc.
16. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of discovery. [15A
NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
17. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed impaired watersheds shall be designed, constructed, and operated
with sediment and erosion control measures that meet Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0124). However,
due to the size of the project, the permittee shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 4B .0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of
uncovered acres.
18. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed impaired watersheds shall not discharge stormwater directly to
surface waters. Stormwater shall be treated using appropriate best management practices (e.g., vegetated conveyances, constructed
wetlands, detention ponds, etc.) prior to discharging to surface waters.
19. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the permittee shall complete and return
the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
[I 5A NCAC 02H.0502(f)]
20. Native riparian vegetation (ie:. trees and shrubs native to the geographic region) must be reestablished in the riparian areas within the
construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. [15A NCAC 02B.0233(10)] &
[15ANCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
21. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without
appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams,
compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and
(c)(3)]
22. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and
operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)
and (c)(3)]:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they
equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including
contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of
the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
23. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or surface waters, or within 5 feet of the top of bank, without
prior approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
24. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4
(Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall
incorporate appropriate Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules occur. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0506 {b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 02B .0200]
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25. Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall be equal to or exceed the
requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear
transportation projects, the NCDOT Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites, including contractor -owned or leased
borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and
stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance
with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply
with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of 1971.
If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs), SA, Trout, WS-1, WS- 11, High Quality Waters
(HQW), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), or 303(d) impaired waters, then the sedimentation and erosion control designs shall
comply with the requirements set forth in 15ANCAC 0413.0124,DesignStandards in Sensitive Watershed. [I5ANCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)
and (c)(3); GC 4135]
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may
obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Administrative
Hearings within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
The petition may be faxed -provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any
questions, please contact Rob Ridings at [e-mail] or 919-707-3873.
Sincerely,
nDOCUSigne�d by:
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S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
Electronic copy only distribution:
James Lastinger, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
File Copy
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. RECAN
Secretary
S, DANIEL SMITH
Director
Eric Kulz
Town of Cary
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 30, 2020
Subject: Determination Letter
NBRRO #20-021
Chatham County
IDetermination Type: Project Involves Public Money
I Buffer I Intermittent/Perennial
❑ Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
❑ ❑
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buffer ordinances apply)
® Jordan (15A NCAC 213.0267)
(governmental and/or interjurisdictional
projects)
Project Name:
Address/Location:
Streams:
Louis Stephens Road
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UT's to Crabtree Creek and Bachelor Branch
Determination Date: January 28, 2020 Staff: Ray Milosh
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Explanation: The stream(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey of
North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1:24,000 scale. Each stream
that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be at least intermittent or is not present.
Streams that are checked "Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify
it to be at least an intermittent stream. There may be other streams located on the property that do not show
up on the maps referenced above but may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of
Engineers.
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or
affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR may request a determination by the
Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter. A request for a
determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via US Postal
Service: c/o Karen Higgins; DWR - 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit; 1617 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC
27699-1617. If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.): Karen Higgins; DWR - 401 & Buffer
Permitting Unit; 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within
sixty (60) days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Ray Milosh at [phone].
Sin erely,
cott Vinson
Regional Supervisor - Raleigh Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
cc: RRD DWR File Copy

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project level impacts.
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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
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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. 0 .
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC
website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesi 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).
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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
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
Birds
NAME
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
STATUS
Proposed Endangered
STATUS
Endangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614 X);Iw
Amphibians
NAME Neuse River Waterdog Necturu_ s lewisi
Wherever found -�-p
There is,final critical habitat for this species. Your location does
not o ap the critical habitat.
t s:// os.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Fishes
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does
not overlap the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Clams
NAME
STATUS
Threatened
STATUS
Endangered
STATUS
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Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Threatened
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does
not overlap the critical habitat.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
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Flowering Plants
NAME
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
-CO
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
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Critical habitats
STATUS
Endangered
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
There are no critical habitats at this location.
You are still required to determine if your project(s) may have effects on
all above listed species.
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Bald &Golden Eagles
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act' and
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
bald or golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below.
Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gQv//program/eagle-management
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• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
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migratory -birds C�p
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds 40C NA
https://www.fws.g
measures.pdf
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• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC
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golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action
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There are likely bald eagles present in your project area. For additional information on bald
eagles, refer to Bald Eagle Nesting and Sensitivity to Human Activity
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization
measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF
PRESENCE SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
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
Probability of Presence Summary
BREEDING SEASON
Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
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
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"Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled
"Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to
interpret this report.
Probability of Presence( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-
week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey
effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One
can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also
high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events
for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted
Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in
week 12 is 0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week
12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds
across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your
project area.
Survey Effort ( )
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of
surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The
number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
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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.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES ]AN FEB MAR APR MAY 1UN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle I I I I I I I I I Non -BCC I I I I I I t ttti Jill hiii I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111
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Vulnerable
What does IPaC use to generate the potential presence of bald and golden eagles in my specified
location?
The potential for eagle presence is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKI . 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). To see 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 of bald and golden eagles in my
specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS it o7 onservation 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.
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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 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. Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office if
you have questions.
Migratory birds
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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 in the links below.
Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
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:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gQv//program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-
migratory-birds *0 . D
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/defa' ilt/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC
https://www.fws.gov/media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-
golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action "*/
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 . 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, see the PROBABILITY OF
PRESENCE SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
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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
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
Breeds Sep 1 to jul 31
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20 4
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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.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Probability of Presence Summary
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Breeds elsewhere
Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
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
"Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled
"Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to
interpret this report.
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Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-
week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey
effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One
can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also
high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events
for that 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. 'k t 0
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week
12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
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To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season ( ) -0 "1
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds
across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your
project area.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of
surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The
number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ( )
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.
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SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Vulnerable
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(CON)
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BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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Warbler 111 1iT I -I I I I 11 I IJ lyll llll 1V1 -I I l 1 111
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Woodpecker
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Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds.
Nationwide onservation 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.
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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?
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., bandin aft
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 BAIL 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.
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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 (BCC) that are of concern throughout their
range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in
the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either
because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles) potential susceptibilities in
offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or
longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in
particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of
rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and
minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
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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 #0X0\\
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of
priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other
birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of
presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint.
On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar)
and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key
component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more
dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack
of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying
what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they
might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or
minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more
about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell me about conservation measures I can implement to
avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.
Facilities
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.
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Fish hatcheries
There are no fish hatcheries at this location.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI)
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to
determine the actual extent of wetlands on site.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER POND
PUBHh 0
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory_
website
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NOTE: This initial screening does not replace an on -site delineation to determine whether
wetlands occur. Additional information on the NWI data is provided below.
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of
high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A
margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular
site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image
analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work
conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any
mapping problems.
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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 local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory
programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.
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