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Home My WebLink About20160337 Ver 1_Application_20160407Carpenter,Kristi From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Euliss, Amy Thursday, April 07, 2016 1:47 PM Thomas, John T JR SAW (John.T.Thomas.JR@usace.army.mil); Wanucha, Dave andrew_henderson@fws.gov; Chambers, Marla J; Jones, Matthew W; Braquet, Stephanie; Carpenter,Kristi RE: Br 147 on Klumac Rd in Rowan Low impact bridge permit application Br no 147 on Klumac Rd in Rowan.pdf Follow up Completed Please replace with this one. I included the unsigned Attachment G in the previous version. From: Euliss, Amy Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 1:41 PM To: Thomas, John T JR SAW (John.T.Thomas.JR@usace.army.mil); Wanucha, Dave Cc: andrew_henderson@fws.gov; Marla Chambers (marla.chambers@ncwildlife.org); Jones, Matthew W; Braquet, Stephanie; Carpenter,Kristi Subject: Br 147 on Klumac Rd in Rowan Attached is the Attachment G, permit drawings, NLEB streamline checklist, and previously issued concurrence letters for the replacement of Bridge No. 147 in Rowan County. This is a courtesy copy for DWR. NCDOT previously committed to a tree clearing moratorium from May 15-August 15 as a conservation measure to avoid disturbing potential Northern long-eared bats in their summer roosting habitat under the 'Interim 4d rule'. See attached concurrence letters. However, with the issuance of the 'Final 4d rule', NCDOT will no longer meet the moratorium. Thus, for the proposed action, NCDOT has committed to the conservation measures listed below: 1) No alterations of a known hibernaculum's entrance or interior environment if it impairs an essential behavioral pattern, including sheltering Northern long-eared bats (January 1 through December 31); 2) No tree removal within a 0.25 mile radius of a known hibernacula (January 1 through December 31); and 3) No cutting or destroying a known, occupied maternity roost tree, or any other trees within a 150-foot radius from the known, occupied maternity tree during the period from June 1 through and including July 31. NCDOT has determined that the proposed action does not require separate consultation on the grounds that the proposed action is consistent with the final Section 4(d) rule, codified at 50 C.F.R. § 17.40(0) and effective February 16, 2016. Section 7 responsibilities are therefore considered fulfilled. Amy Euliss Division 9 Environmental Officer North Carolina Department of Transportation 336 747 7802 office aeuliss(cDncdot.aov 375 Silas Creek Parkway Winston Salem, NC 27127-7167 ,4 � � �Y* � Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Low Impact Bridge Project Data Sheet - Attachment G Priori TIP NO N/A WBS 17BP.9.R.72 Coun ROWAN Brid e Num6er 790147 Description Brid e No. 147 on SR-2541 Klumac Road over Town Creek Basin Yadkin-Pee Dee ClassiFcation C Stream SIN 12-1153 T e Inland Size width & de th 15' wide - 3' dee bankfull - 12' bed to crown T e 2-s an Steel lank deck, steel beams on timber substructure Existing Structure Size len tr�zwiatn outbu� 46' lon ; 2925' out-out Suff. Ratin 1526 Proposed Structure T 2-s an PCC Cored Slab; concrete substmcture on H- iles and drilled iers Size ien wcwidth ou�-om 90' lon 1 30', 1 60' ; 36' out-out USACE Impacfs (LF) 60' (temp); 45' (perm.) approximately 15' of new impacts - see project comments Stream for descri tion NCDWQ Impacfs (LF) 60' (temp); 45' (pertn.) approximately 15' of new impacts - see project comments fordescri tion USACE Im acts AC N/A Wetlands Non 404 Im acts AC N/A CAMA Im acts AC N/A NC DWQ Buffers Impacts (SF) N/A Buffer Application Required (Y/N) N NC DWQ StormWater Permit Required (Y/N) No Habitat /n Y- Helianthus schweinitrii,M otis se tenfnona/is-NLEB TRE S ecies Present N- H. schweinfizii surve ed 11.4.14 , NLEB not surve ed Bio Conclusion NE-H. schweintizii, MANLAA-NLEB Moratorium T er WRC none Dates N/A NativelHatche N!A Trout Waters Trout S ecies Present WA Trout Conditions /N N/A WRC Reviewer N/A CAMA AECs N/A Essential Fish Habitat /n No Nav. O enin N/A USCG Permit N/A Historic Pro rties No Surve Re uired - 7/5/2013 Archaeolo ical Resources No Surve Re uired - 8/9@013 Tribal Lands No 4 Resources No 6 LWC Resources No Wild and Scenic River No Forest Service Lands N/A NA Area WA FEMA Bu out N/A FEMA Flood Stud Detailed USTs Haz Mats N/A Relocatees N!A Location �'T 35.6403 N LONG 80.4859 W Design Speed of project is 45 MPH in accordance with Part 1-1 B of the NCDOT Design Manual. Off site detour will be utilized. The temporary stream impacts are due to an impervious dike for removal of the existing structure. The permanent Project Comments stream impacts are due to rip rap bank stabilization; the existing timber abutment sits in the water and makes up the streambank on the NW corner of the bridge. There is existing rip rap under the bridge. 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This framework allows federal agencies to rely upon the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) January 5, 2016, intra-Service Programmatic Biological Opinion (BO) on the final 4(d) rule for the NLEB for section 7(a)(2) compliance by: (1) notifying the USFVJS that an action agency will use the streamlined framework; (2) describing the project with sufficient detail to support the required determination; and (3) enabling the USFWS to track effects and determine if reinitiation of consultation is required per 50 CFR 402.16. This form is not necessary if an agency determines that a proposed action will have no effect to the NLEB or if the USFWS has concurred in writing with an agency's determination that a proposed aetion may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the NLEB (i.e, the standard infonnal consultation process). Actions that may cause prohibited incidental take require separate formal consultation. Providing this information does not address section 7(a)(2) compliance for any other listed species. Information to Determine 4(d) Rule Compliance: YES NO 1. Does the project occur wholly outside of the WNS Zone�? ❑ x 2. Have you contacted the appropriate agencyZ to determine if your project is near X � known hibemacula or maternity roost trees? 3. Could the project disturb hibernating NLEBs in a known hibernaculum? ❑ x 4. Could the project alter the entrance or interior environment of a known � X hibernaculum? 5. Does the project remove any trees within 0.25 miles of a known hibernaculum at � X any time of year? 6. Would the project cut or destroy known occupied maternity roost trees, or any other trees within a 150-foot radius from the maternity roost tree from June 1 � x throu Jul 31. You are eligible to use this form if you have answered yes to question # 1 or ves to question #2 �no to questions 3, 4, 5 and 6. The remainder of the form will be used by the USFWS to track our assumptions in the BO. Agency and Applicant3 (Name, Email, Phone No.): NCDOT Division 9, aeuliss@ncdot.gov, 336-747-7802 Proiect Name: Project Location (include coordinates if known): 35.6403 N, 80.4859 W Basic Project Description (provide narrative below or attach additional information): Replace existing bridge no. 147 on SR 2541 (Klumac Rd) in Rowan County with 2-span steel plank deck, steel beams on a timber structure with a 2-span PCC cored slab with a concrete substructwe on H-piles and drilled niers ' http://www.fws.gov/midwesUendangered/mammals/nleb/pdf/WNSZo�e.pdf Z See http://www.fws.gov/midwesUendangered/mammals/nleb/nhisites.html 3 If applicable - only needed for federal actions with applicants (e.g, for a permit, eCc.) who aze parry to the consultation. General Pro,ject Information YES NO Agency Determination: By signing this form, the action agency deterxnines that this project may affect the NLEB, but that any resulting incidental take of the NLEB is not prohibited by the final4(d) rule. If the USFWS does not respond wittun 30 days from submittal of this form, the action agency may presume that its determination is informed by the best available information and that its project responsibilities under 7(a)(2) with respect to the NLEB aze fulfilled through the USFWS January 5, 2016, Pro�rauunatic BO. The action agency will update this determination annually for multi-year activities. The action agency understands that the USFWS presumes that all activities are implemented as described herein. The action agency will promptly report any departures from the described activities to the appropriate USFWS Field Office. The action agency will provide the appropriate USFWS Field Office with the results of any surveys conducted for the NLEB. Involved parties will promptly notify the appropriate USFWS Field Office upon finding a dead, injured, or sick NLEB. Signature: Date Submitted: � � ° Any acrivity that temporarily or permanently removes suitable forested habitat, including, but not limited to, tree removal from development, energy production and transmission, mining, a�iculture, etc. (see page 48 of the BO). 5 Ifthe project removes less than 10 trees and the acreage is unknown, report the acreage as less than 01 aae. 6 Ifthe activity includes tree clearing in June and July, also include those acreage in April to October. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAT'ION PAT L. MCCROAY GOVERNOR July 13, 2015 Mazella Buncick U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801 ANTHONY J. TATA SECRETARY Subject: Section 7 Concurrence Request oa the Northern-long eared bat version 4 for the project area associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 147 on SR2541 (Klumac Rd) in Rowan County. WBS no.17BP.9.R.12. As of Apri12, 2015, the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis; NLEB) is listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as "Threatened" with an Interim 4d rule including Rowan County within NCDOT Division 9 (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cnrylisUnc_counties.html). The project involves a 404 permit and state funds and is subject to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Using USGS mines shapefile dataset, a desktop assessment was conducted for any mines within one half mile of the project azea. No mines were shown in the azea. Therefore, no mines needed to be checked on foot. In addition, no known caves are in the area for the project. Based on the lack of mines and caves, no winter habitat will be affected by the project. There aze no manmade dwellings of suitable habitat that are proposed to be removed in the project area. The project involves replacing an existing bridge with a metal deck, metal guard rails and timber end walls. concrete deck, concrete end walis, and concrete guard rails. The bridge was surveyed for presence of bats or evidence of bats, and neither was found. Thus, no shvcmre moratorium will be implemented on the project. According to the North Cazolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Biotics Database, most recently updated in Apri12015, NLEB have not been documented in Rowan County. However, a rabies lab record that lacks specific location information exists for Davidson County in Division 9. The closest specifically documented occurrence ofNLEB is in Wilkes County (NHP 2001 mist net record), more than 50 miles of any of the project sites. Potential summer roosting and foraging habitat in the form of forested areas interspersed with fields, and water sources do exist in or around the project. The project area involves minimal tree clearing. NCDOT commits to a tree clearing moratorium in the project area from May 15 to August 15 of any calendar year to avoid disturbing potential Northern long-eared bats in their summer roosting habitat. DIVISION OF HIGHWAVS DIVISION NINE DIVISION OFFICE 37$ SILAS CREEK PARMNAY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127 PHONE (336) 747-7800 FAX (338) 703-8693 Based on the results of proximity to known occurrences of NLEB, potential foraging and roosting habitat within the study area, and currently available guidance from USFWS, we determined that the project area will have a biological conclusion of May Affect-Not Likely to Adversely Affect for NLEB. NCDOT believes that the requirements of Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied and hereby request your concurrence. Thank you for your assistance with the project. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Amy Euliss at (336) 747-7802 or at aeuliss@ncdot.gov. S'ncerely� � .il.%.tp—�� A uliss Division Environmental Officer. NCDOT Division 9 Cc; Mr. John Thomas, USACE Matt Jones, Division 9 Bridge Program Manager Cheryl Gregory, NCDOT Biological Surveys Group United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, Narth Garolina 28801 July 17, 2015 Ms. Amy Euliss Division 9 Environmental Officer North Carolina Department of Transportation 375 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127 Dear Ms. Euliss: Subject: Endangered Species Consultation for Potential Impacts to the Northern Long-eared Bat from the Replacement of Bridge No. 147 on SR 2541 (Klumac Road) in Rowan County, North Carolina, WBS No. 17BP.9.R.12. As requested by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in your letter of July 13, 2015, we have reviewed the natural resources information and biological conclusion with regard to the federally threatened northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septent�ionalis) for the subject project. The proposed project includes replacing Bridge No. 147 on SR 2541 (Klumac Road) in Rowan County, North Carolina. We provide the following comments in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended �16 u.s.c. 1 s31-1 s43� �a�t�. Habitat for the NLEB exists along the project corridor and has been evaluated for potential impacts from project implementation. According to the information provided, no caves or mines were found from a desktop search conducted for the project footprint and within one-half mile of the project. The only structure that will be demolished was checked for bat use and none was observed. The closest summer record for the NLEB is more than 50 miles fram the project vicinity. Potential summer roosting habitat (in the form of forested patches interspersed with farm fields) does exist within the project area, and some trees will be cleared during project implementation. Based on: (1) the negative surveys for wintering habitat, (2) the fact that no sign of bat use was found during structure surveys, and (3) a commitment by the NCDOT to conduct minimal tree-clearing and their agreement to a tree-cutting moratorium between May 15th and August 15th (of any year) for the subject project, we agree that implementation of this project is "not likely to adversely affecY' the NLEB in the project area. In view of this, we believe the requirements under section 7(c) of the Act are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in �his review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action. If you have questions about these comments, please contact Ms. Marella Buncick of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 237. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log No. 4-2-15-393. Sincerely, - - original signed - - Janet A. Mizzi Field Supervisor