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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000049 NCNHP ReportNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Natural Heritage Program Governor Roy Cooper Secretary Susi H. Hamilton July 19, 2018 Bradley Bennett NCDEQ 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 RE: IGM Resins Charlotte Inc; NCS000049 Dear Bradley Bennett: NCNHDE-6499 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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications.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, Clean Water Management Trust 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 rodney.butler o_ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program MAILING ADDRESS: Tele hone: [919', 7D7-8107 LOCA.TICN 16`1 MaiI Ser,rice Center www.ncnhp.org 121 VVest hones S-reat Ralaigh, NC 27899-1881 Ralaigh, NC 27603 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area IGM Resins Charlotte Inc Project No. NCS000049 July 19, 2018 NCNHDE-6499 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 Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government 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 httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on July 19, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 4 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area IGM Resins Charlotte Inc Project No. NCS000049 July 19, 2018 NCNHDE-6499 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Pro'ect Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name ommon Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group bservation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank Date Rank Natural 18119 Dry Basic Oak --Hickory --- 2004 C 2 -High --- --- G2G3 S2S3 Community Forest Natural 19493 Mixed Moisture Hardpan --- 2010 C 3 -Medium --- --- G2? S2 Community Forest Natural 16959 Upland Depression --- 2006 C 3 -Medium --- --- G2G3 S2S3 Community Swamp Forest Natural 19382 Upland Depression --- 2004 C 3 -Medium --- --- G2G3 S2S3 Community Swamp Forest Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800s Hi? 5 -Very --- Endangered G3 S2 Low Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Site Name EVRepresentational Rating Collective Rating Neely Road Swamps R5 (General) C4 (Moderate) Westinghouse Boulevard Upland Swamps R4 (Moderate) C4 (Moderate) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government Catawba Lands Conservancy Preserve Catawba Lands Conservancy Private Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https:Hncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on July 19, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 3 of 4 NCNHDE-6499: IGM Resins Charlotte Inc