19-108_Determination Request_20190409

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Nearest Town:*
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Date Submitted: 4/9/2019
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Project No: 1009 190403-1031-1025 Agent Authorization Form_NCDEQ.PDF
April 3, 2019
1025 Traveller Solar, LLC

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM

Property Legal Description:
Lot No.:
Plan No.:
Parcel ID: 9661-10-5468-00
Street Address: 724 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford, NC 27332

Please print:
Property Owner:

1025 Traveller Solar, LLC

The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby
authorize

Christopher W. Hay ,of EnviroTrac Ltd.
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of firm)
and
Frederik Flagstad GreenGo Energy US, Inc.
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of firm)

To act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and
acceptance of this permit, certification, or letter and any and all standard and special
conditions attached.

Property Owner’s Address:

1447 South Tryon Street, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28203

Telephone: [phone]

We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best
of our knowledge.

Authorized Signature

Date:

GreenGo Energy US, Inc.

1447 S. Tryon St.
Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28203
United States

greengoenergy.com
[e-mail]

Telephone
(René Pretorius)
+ 1 704 890 1740
[e-mail]
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Date: April 4, 2019

County: Lee U.S.G.S Quad: Sanford
Mr. Anthony Scarbraugh
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889

Re: Review Request
401 Waters, Isolated Wetlands, and Buffers
Project: 1025 Traveller Solar, LLC
724 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford, Lee County, NC 27332
Project No. 1025

Property Acres Approx. 35.35 acres Nearest Town Sanford
Project Site Fenced Area Approx. 27 acres River Basin Cape Fear
Nearest Waterway Gasters Creek Coordinates Latitude: 34.4276
Longitude: -77.1295 USGS HUC 03030004

Dear Mr. Scarbraugh,

EnviroTrac Ltd. (“EnviroTrac”) is an Environmental Professional and licensed to practice geology and engineering in
North Carolina. GreenGo Energy US, Inc., as authorized agent for 1025 Traveller Solar, LLC, contracted EnviroTrac to
perform an endangered and threatened species survey and habitat assessment for the Project.

EnviroTrac is requesting the following:
 Confirmation of the buffers for the 401 waters, wetlands, and isolated wetlands on the Property; and
 Any concerns the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“NCDEQ”) has regarding 401 waters,
wetlands, or isolated wetlands for this Project.

Property Description

The subject property (“Property”) consists of one parcel totaling 35.35 acres. The parcel is located on private land. The
Property is identified on the Lee County Geographic Information System (“GIS”) website as Parcel ID No. 9661-10-
5468-00. The Property consists of wooded land and is currently under construction. The Property is located west of
Harvey Faulk Road, south of Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, approximately 0.6 miles south of the intersection of
State Highway NC-87 and Harvey Faulk Road. Surrounding properties are residential and wooded land to the north.
The north and east sides of the Property are bound by an unnamed commercial building. The east side of the Property
is bound by Harvey Faulk Road. The south side of the Property is bound by residential properties, wooded land,
agricultural fields, and a cell tower. The west side of the Property is bound by wooded land. The interior of the Property
consists of wooded land from planted pine trees. No wetlands or streams are located within the Property limits. Refer
to Section 1 and Section 1.1.a) of the Wetlands Investigation and Limited NEPA Report, dated May 18, 2018 and
revised March 19, 2019, for more information.

Buffers

No wetlands, isolated wetlands, or streams are located on the Property. Therefore, no state or local buffers or setbacks
regarding 401 waters, wetlands, or isolated wetlands are applicable.

Refer to the following sections and figures in the Wetlands Investigation and Limited NEPA report for more information:
 Section 1.3.a): Methodology used for the wetlands and stream survey
 Section 1.3.b): Findings and conclusions regarding wetlands on the Property
 Section 1.3.c): Findings and conclusions regarding streams on the Property
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 Figure 2, Appendix A: Location of stream and isolated wetlands on the Property, as well as layout of the solar
plant.
 Figure 3, Appendix A: National Wetlands Inventory data
 Figure 5, Appendix A: FEMA Flood Hazard Zones

Summation

The submitted project review package consists of this letter and the Wetlands Investigation and Limited NEPA report.
The report includes the information about the project, the wetlands (including isolated wetlands) and streams on the
Property, as well as the applicable state and local buffers for these wetlands and streams.

We respectfully request a written response from the NCDEQ as a response to the two items listed above by April 26,
2019. Please include in the response any other information deemed pertinent by the NCDEQ regarding this Project.

EnviroTrac appreciates your assistance. Should questions arise or additional information be required, please contact
the undersigned at [phone], or via email [e-mail].

Very truly yours,
EnviroTrac Ltd.

Christopher W. Hay, EI
Regional Manager
Date

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WETLANDS INVESTIGATION AND LIMITED NEPA
REPORT

Site:

1025 TRAVELLER SOLAR, LLC – SITE 1025
HARVEY FAULK ROAD
SANFORD, LEE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA 27332

Submitted To:

1025 TRAVELLER SOLAR, LLC
1447 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 201
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28203

Prepared By:

ENVIROTRAC LTD.
7343 WEST FRIENDLY AVENUE, SUITE J
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27410
[phone]

MAY 2018
REVISED MARCH 2019
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Offices in NY, NJ, FL, MA, MD, PA, GA, NC, WV, VA

May 18, 2018
Revised March 19, 2019

1025 Traveller Solar, LLC
1447 South Tryon Street, Suite 201
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Reference: Wetlands, Endangered Species, and Cultural Resources Report
1025 Traveller Solar, LLC – Site 1025
Solar Plant in Sanford, North Carolina

Dear Sir or Madam:

EnviroTrac Ltd. has reviewed comments from the State Clearinghouse, completed the
wetlands and endangered species survey, habitat analysis, and has collected available
information pertaining to historical and cultural resources for the referenced site located on
the private property with PIN 9661-10-5468-00 located in Sanford, Lee County, North
Carolina. This report presents our findings along with our conclusions.

EnviroTrac appreciates the opportunity to assist you during this phase of the project. Should
you have any questions concerning this report, or require additional information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.

Very truly yours,

ENVIROTRAC LTD.

Christopher W. Hay, EI
Regional Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 1
1. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION .................................................................................. 3
1.1 SITE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................... 4
1.1.a) FINDINGS ....................................................................................................... 4
1.2 WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES ................................................................... 5
1.3 WETLANDS AND STREAM SURVEY .................................................................. 6
1.3.a) METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................ 6
1.3.b) FINDINGS – WETLANDS ............................................................................... 6
1.3.c) FINDINGS – STREAMS ................................................................................. 7
1.4 ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEY ..................................................................... 7
1.4.a) METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................ 8
1.4.b) FINDINGS ....................................................................................................... 8
1.5 HISTORIC/CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY ............................................... 13
1.5.a) METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................... 13
1.5.b) FINDINGS ..................................................................................................... 14
2. LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................................... 16
3. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 17

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 - SUMMARY OF KEY REPORT ITEMS........................................................... 1
TABLE 2 - PROTECTED SPECIES IDENTIFIED BY THE NC NATURAL HERITAGE
PROGRAM WITHIN THE SANFORD AND BROADWAY USGS QUADRANGLES .. 9
TABLE 3 - REGISTERED HISTORIC RESOURCES IN THE VICINITY OF SANFORD
............................................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX A

Figure 1 2016 Sanford and Broadway, NC USGS Topographic Map
Figure 2 Environmental Findings Map
Figure 3 Wetlands Map
Figure 4 SSURGO Soils Map
Figure 5 Flood Hazard Zone Map
Figure 6 Geology Map

APPENDIX B

CPCN (Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity) Map

APPENDIX C

State Clearinghouse Review

APPENDIX D

Listed Species and Habitat Description

APPENDIX E

IPaC Species List

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project County: Lee Name: 1025 Traveller Solar, LLC
Location: Harvey Faulk Road
Sanford, NC 27332
PIN: 9661-10-5468-00
Site Acres: 27 acres approx.
Coordinates: 35.4276, -79.1295 Property Acres: 35.35 acres approx.

EnviroTrac Ltd. completed all desktop and field studies on April 6, 2018 for the proposed
project on the Property located in Lee County, sited on private land. This study included
a review of the State Clearinghouse comments received to date, attached in Appendix C.
Based on our observations, no wetlands or streams were observed within the Property.
There are no impacts to wetlands, streams, or isolated wetlands and no USACE (Section
404 of CWA) or NCDEQ (Section 401 of CWA) permits are required. The North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission has recommendations, but not requirements for surface
waters at the Property.

Based on information gathered from our field reconnaissance and information available
from various State and Federal agencies, including the State Clearinghouse Comments
as shown in Appendix C, the development of the solar plant on the Property is not likely
to adversely affect or impact endangered, threatened, or species of concern.

Based on a review of the Property for Historic and Cultural Resources, no documented
sites are within one mile of the Property boundary, and no documented resources will be
impacted by the development of the solar plant on the Property.

The following checklist is provided to summarize the key items of the report:

Table 1 - Summary of Key Report Items
Yes No Ref.
T1.1 1.3.b) Wetlands present within Property
T1.2 1.3.b) Wetlands present within site fenced area
T1.3 1.3.c) Rivers or streams within Property
T1.4 1.3.c) Rivers or streams within site fenced area
T1.5 1.3.b) Requires environmental buffers or set-backs
T1.6 1.3.b) Site design impacts wetland
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T1.7 1.3.c) Site design impacts rivers or streams
T1.8 1.3.b) USACE or NCDEQ permit required
T1.9 1.4.b) Endangered, threatened, or species of concern affected
T1.10 1.5.b) Impact on historic resources
T1.11 1.5.b) Impact on cultural resources
T1.12 1.3.b) CAMA permit required

Note:
1. The proposed solar plant layout (DP-001) utilized for assessing impacts was
provided by GreenGo and dated 09/06/18, as shown on Figure 2 of Appendix A.
2. The following resources were reviewed to obtain information regarding the
Property: the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Natural
Resources Conservation Services (“NRCS”) Soil Survey Geographic Data
(“SSURGO”) soils data, the United States Fish and Wildlife Services (“USFWS”)
National Wetland Inventory (“NWI”) data, and Federal Emergency Management
Agency (“FEMA”) flood hazard information. The Property specific maps (Figure 3
to Figure 5 of Appendix A) were produced for and included in the Environmental
Risk Information Service (“ERIS”) Report.
3. The ERIS Report is provided in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, dated
4/6/2018.

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1. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION

The project site is located within one parcel (PIN 9661-10-5468-00, the “Property”) in Lee
County, approximately 27 acres out of the approximate 35 acres of the parcel (Figure 1
in Appendix A). The Property consists of wooded land. The field reconnaissance for the
wetlands, endangered species, and historic/cultural resources survey was conducted on
March 15, 2018. Property access was provided by Harvey Faulk Road to the east of the
Property and from Robert E. Lee Drive along the northern border of the Property. The
Property boundaries were not marked at the time of field studies; however, the field study
was performed within the entirety of the Property as shown in Exhibit A. Additionally, the
scope of work included the review of the State Clearinghouse Comments received to date,
attached in Appendix C, and the concerns are discussed below where applicable.

Exhibit A – Scope of Investigation Map
Figure provided by GreenGo Energy US, Inc. on March 9, 2018 and confirmed by EnviroTrac on March 15, 2018.

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1.1 SITE CHARACTERISTICS
1.1.a) FINDINGS
The Property is located south of Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina,
approximately 0.6 miles south of the intersection of State Highway NC-87 and
Harvey Faulk Road (Figure 1 in Appendix A). Surrounding properties are
residential and wooded land to the north. The north and east sides of the Property
are bound by an unnamed commercial building. The east side of the Property is
bound by Harvey Faulk Road. The south side of the Property is bound by
residential properties, wooded land, agricultural fields, and a cell tower. The west
side of the Property is bound by wooded land. The interior of the Property consists
of wooded land from planted pine trees. Figure 2 in Appendix A includes aerial
imagery from Lee County in 2016 showing relatively recent Property conditions.

The United States Geological Survey (“USGS”) Topographic map, the USDA Soils
data, the USFWS NWI data, and the FEMA flood hazard data was reviewed.
 USGS Topographic Map (Figure 1 Appendix A):
o Elevations within the Property range from approximately 370 feet
above mean sea level (“MSL”) to the east to approximately 350 feet
MSL to the west.
o A pond and unnamed tributary to Gasters Creek are depicted to the
southwest of the Property.
 Wetlands Map (Figure 3 Appendix A): Includes the USFWS NWI data,
which depicts the general location of wetlands. According to the NWI data,
there are no wetlands, streams, or pond within the Property. The general
location of the closest wetland outside of the Property is a freshwater pond
southwest of the Property. The wetlands are discussed in Section 1.3.b)
 USDA SSURGO Soils Map (Figure 4 Appendix A): Depicts the general
soils on the Property. Details regarding the soils are provided in Section
1.3.b).
 Flood Hazard Map (Figure 5 Appendix A): No flood hazard zones are
present on the Property, according to the data from the FIRM panel
(3710966100J) showing the FEMA flood hazard zones.
 Geology Map (Figure 6 Appendix A): According to the 1985 Geologic Map
of North Carolina, bedrock in the vicinity of the Property is mapped as a
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Cretaceous geologic unit, the Middendorf Formation, which consists of
sand, sandstone, and mudstone.

1.2 WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Wetlands, streams, ponds, lakes, and open waters considered to be jurisdictional “Waters
of the United States” are regulated under Section 404 and Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act (“CWA”). Section 404 of the Clean Water Act is administered by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (“USACE”). Section 401 is administered by the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources. These programs regulate the
discharge of dredged or fill material into “Waters of the United States,” and ensure State
Water Quality Standards are maintained. Permits are required prior to impacting any
jurisdictional Waters of the United States. The type of permit depends on the type,
location, and amount of impact. T1.8 indicates if a permit is required.

The following analysis regarding wetlands and streams implements prescribed
methodologies for compliance under Section 404 and Section 401 of the CWA from the
USACE and North Carolina Division of Water Resources. The findings are included in
Section 1.3.b).

Coastal Area Management Act (“CAMA”) is a legislation passed by the North Carolina
General Assembly in 1974, with the purpose to protect unique natural resources of the
North Carolina coastal areas. There are currently 20 counties in North Carolina subject
to the CAMA rules. CAMA regulations are applied to Areas of Environmental Concern
(“AEC”). A property is within an AEC if it is:
 In or on navigable waters;
 On marsh or coastal wetlands;
 Within 75 feet of the mean high-water line along an estuarine shoreline;
 Near the ocean beach;
 Near an inlet;
 Within 30 feet of the north high-water level of areas designated as inland
fishing waters by the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission;
 Within 575 feet of the mean high-water line along Outstanding Resource
Waters shoreline.
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The findings regarding CAMA are included in Section 1.3.b). T1.12 indicates if a CAMA
permit is required.

1.3 WETLANDS AND STREAM SURVEY
1.3.a) METHODOLOGY
The methodology used to identify areas suspected of having conditions to support
wetlands included walking the Property to observe existing vegetation, soil
characteristics, and hydrology. Wetlands are defined by the USACE and the United
States Environmental Protection Agency as “those areas that are inundated or
saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support,
and under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence of vegetation typically
adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.” For an area to be classified as wetlands,
hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetlands hydrology indicators must be
present. Features such as ditches, swales, and gullies that are not tributaries and do
not have a significant nexus to traditional navigable waters are not considered
jurisdictional waters. The methodology used to determine the presence or absence
of wetlands at the Property was in accordance with those described in the 1987
Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Streams were identified in
accordance with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“NCDEQ”)
Division of Water Resource’s Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins. Figure 3 in Appendix A provides a graphic
representation of the NWI data from USFWS. Figure 2 in Appendix A provides a
graphic summary of the findings.

1.3.b) FINDINGS – WETLANDS
Soils mapped by the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) at the Property
include Dothan loamy sand and Cecil fine sandy loam. The Dothan Series is
included in the list of Hydric Soils of North Carolina. Hydric soil, wetlands
hydrology, and hydrophytic vegetation were not observed at the Property. Figure
4 in Appendix A provides the SSURGO Soils map included in the ERIS Report for
the Property. The SSURGO Soils map graphically shows the most detailed county
level soils data from USDA.

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Lee county is not subject to the CAMA rules and policies; therefore, no CAMA
permit is required.

No wetlands or isolated wetlands were observed within the Property (T1.1, T1.2).
The NWI data also shows that there are no wetlands within the Property (Figure 3
Appendix A). The proposed solar plant will not impact wetlands or isolated
wetlands (T1.6); therefore, no USACE or NCDEQ permits regulated under CWA
Section 404 and Section 401 are required (T1.8).

1.3.c) FINDINGS – STREAMS
No streams were observed on the Property (T1.3, T1.4). The proposed solar plant
will not impact streams (T1.7); therefore, no USACE or NCDEQ permits under
CWA Section 404 and Section 401 are required (T1.8). A pond and a tributary to
Gasters Creek are located outside and to the west of the Property.

1.4 ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEY
Species of plants and animals that are in danger of extinction are protected under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (“ESA”). The ESA is administrated by the USFWS and
the Commerce Department’s National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”). The USFWS
has the primary responsibility for terrestrial and freshwater organisms, and the NMFS
mainly has the responsibility for marine wildlife.

Under the ESA, the federally listed species can be listed as threatened or endangered.
“Endangered” means a specie is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range. “Threatened” means a specie is likely to become endangered within
the foreseeable future.

Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
(“BGEPA”) and under the jurisdiction of the USFWS. It is prohibited to “take” bald or
golden eagles, including their parts (which includes feathers), nests of eggs. The BGEPA
defines “take” as: “pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect,
molest, or disturb”. A permit is required for “taking” a bald or golden eagle.

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According to the USFWS, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program serves as the state’s
data source of locality information of natural areas and rare and federally and state listed
plant and animal species. USFWS has developed a county list of federally listed species by
utilizing the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program’s data.

The Information for Planning and Consultation (“IPaC”) tool is a service provided by the
USFWS. IPaC is used to generate a list of species and their critical habitat managed by
the USFWS Ecological Services Program. The primary information used to generate this
list is the known or expected range of each species, and additional areas of interest are
also considered. Because species can move, and the site conditions can change, the
species on the list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area.

1.4.a) METHODOLOGY
The purpose of the endangered species survey was to identify any habitats and
presence of individual endangered species within the Property. As part of the study,
EnviroTrac reviewed the State Clearinghouse Comments received to date.

The focus of the endangered species survey was related to investigation of those
species identified by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. Table 2 lists the
species identified by the Natural Heritage Program within the Sanford and Broadway
USGS Quadrangles.

Prior to the field reconnaissance, detailed descriptions of each protected species or
communities listed within the Property were obtained from publicly available sources
and reviewed. Subsequently, the Property was traversed by foot to observe the
existing conditions and types of habitat within the Property which could support
protected species. Preferred conditions were not anticipated due to the historical
disturbance from agricultural practices, and vehicle storage area.

1.4.b) FINDINGS
There are 66 federally listed species identified by the USFWS within North
Carolina. Within the Sanford and Broadway USGS Quadrangle the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Programs identified:
o 2 Federal listed species
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o 3 State listed species

The results of the presence of individual species are summarized in Table 2 below.

Table 2 - Protected Species Identified by the NC Natural Heritage Program
within the Sanford and Broadway USGS Quadrangles
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Status Major
Group
On-Site Adversely
Affected1
Sandhills
Chub
Semotilus
lumbee
Special
Concern
(State and
Federal)
Freshwater
Fish No

Coppery
Emerald
Somatochlora
georgiana
Significantly
Rare (State)
Dragonfly
or
Damselfly
No
Bog
Spicebush
Lindera
subcoriacea
Significantly
Rare (State)
and Special
Concern
(Federal)
Vascular
Plant
No

None of the endangered, threatened, or species of concern identified by the NC
Natural Heritage Program, listed in Table 2, were observed during our field
reconnaissance (T1.9). The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare
species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas at or within one
mile of the Property. Descriptions of the species listed in Table 2 is provided in
Appendix D.

Research was conducted into the potential and preferred habitat and documented
populations of individual species listed in Table 2. The following is our findings:
 Potential and/or preferred habitat was not observed on the Property.

No bald eagles or golden eagles were observed during the field reconnaissance. No
bald eagle nests or golden eagle nests were observed within 660 feet of the site
fenced area. There are no large water bodies on or adjacent to the Property that

1 Our conclusion whether the species is or is not likely to be disturbed or adversely affected. This conclusion
is based upon our desktop review of information, observations from our field reconnaissance, and
knowledge of the proposed solar plant development.
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may support adequate hunting grounds for bald or golden eagles, see Exhibit B
below.

Exhibit B – Radius Map

Figure provided by GreenGo Energy US, Inc., March 8, 2019 and confirmed by EnviroTrac on March 13, 2019.

Based on our field reconnaissance and information reviewed, the development of the
solar plant will not adversely affect bald or golden eagles, and is not likely to
adversely affect or impact any of the threatened, endangered, and species of
concern identified by the NC Natural Heritage Program, listed in Table 2.

The IPaC tool was used to generate an official species list (the “List”), dated 3/6/2019.
The List stated that there are no critical habitats at the Property. The following
species are not included in Table 2 but are listed in the List: red-cockaded
woodpecker, cape fear shiner, and harperella. None of the species on the List were
observed during our field reconnaissance. No potential habitat for any of the species
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on the List was observed at the Property. Based upon the information reviewed and
the field reconnaissance, the development of the solar plant on the Property is not
likely to adversely affect or impact the species on the List.

Descriptions of the species on the List is provided below:

Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Status: Endangered
Description: The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (“RCW”) is a small bird
measuring about seven inches in length. Identifiable by its white
cheek patch and black and white barred back, the males have a
few red feathers, or "cockade". These red feathers usually remain
hidden underneath black feathers between the black crown and
white cheek patch unless the male is disturbed or excited. Female
RCWs lack the red cockade. Juvenile males have a red 'patch' in
the center of their black crown. This patch disappears during the
fall of their first year at which time their 'red-cockades' appear.
Habitat: Red-cockaded Woodpecker habitat includes forests with trees old
enough for roosting, generally at least 30-120 years old, or greater
than 10 inches diameter at breast height, depending on species of
pine. The most prominent adaptation of RCWs is their use of living
pines for cavity excavation. For nesting and roosting habitat, red-
cockaded woodpeckers prefer open stands of pine containing
trees greater than 30 years old. RCWs need live, large older pines
to excavate their cavities. Longleaf pines (Pinus palustrus) are
preferred, but other species of southern pine are also acceptable.
Dense stands with a thick hardwood under story are avoided.
Foraging habitat is provided in pine and pine hardwood stands 30
years old or older with foraging preference for pine trees 10 inches
or larger in diameter. An open under story with “meadow-like”
characteristic is preferred by the red-cockaded woodpecker. In
good, moderately-stocked, pine habitat, sufficient foraging
substrate can be provided on 75 to 125 acres. Prescribed burning
is the most efficient and ecologically beneficial method to
accomplish hardwood mid-story control.
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Conclusion: The red-cockaded woodpecker was not observed during our field
reconnaissance. There is no preferred habitat for the red-
cockaded on the Property. Based upon the information reviewed
and field reconnaissance, the construction and operation of the
solar plant is not likely to adversely affect or impact the red-
cockaded woodpecker.

Cape fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas)
Status: Endangered
Description: The Cape Fear shiner is a small (about 2 inches long), yellowish
minnow with black bands along the sides of its body. The shiner’s
fins are yellow and somewhat pointed. It has a black upper lip, and
the lower lip bears a thin black bar along its margin.
Habitat: The Cape Fear shiner is generally associated with gravel, cobble,
and boulder substrates, and has been observed in slow pools,
riffles, and slow runs, often with water willow. These areas
occasionally support water willow, which may be used as cover or
protection from predators (e.g. flathead catfish, bass and crappie).
The Cape Fear shiner can be found swimming in schools of other
minnow species but is never the most abundant species. During
the spawning season, May through July, adult shiners move to
slower flowing pools to lay eggs on the rocky substrate. Juveniles
are often found in slack water, among large rock outcrops of the
midstream, and in flooded side channels and pools. Cape Fear
shiners are sexually mature after their first year, and are known to
live up to nine years in captivity.
Conclusion: The cape fear shiner was not observed was not observed during
our field reconnaissance. There is no suitable habitat for the Cape
Fear shiner on the Property.. Based upon the information
reviewed and field reconnaissance, the construction and operation
of the solar plant is not likely to adversely affect or impact the cape
fear shiner.

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Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum)
Status: Endangered
Description: Harperella is an annual plant with a slender, smooth stem and
hollow, quill-like leaves. Its flowers are similar in appearance to
those of the common roadside plant, Queen Anne's lace. They are
small, white, and delicate and are arranged in clusters called
umbels. This plant flowers in May and June. Both harperella and
Queen Anne's lace are members of the carrot family, where our
cultivated carrot comes from.
Habitat: Harperella grows in wet soil near a body of water and can survive
periodic, moderate flooding. In West Virginia harperella grows in
rocky or gravelly beds along three clear, swiftly-flowing streams,
namely, Sleepy Creek and the Cacapon and Potomac rivers in
Morgan County. When these plants are knocked over or uprooted
by high water, they can grow new roots from nodes in their stems.
Outside of the state harperella also grows in shallow,
intermittently-flooded coastal plain ponds. In addition to West
Virginia, it is known from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South
Carolina and Maryland.
Conclusion: The Harperella was not observed was not observed during our
field reconnaissance. There is no suitable habitat for the
harperella on the Property. Based upon the information reviewed
and field reconnaissance, the construction and operation of the
solar plant is not likely to adversely affect or impact the harperella.

1.5 HISTORIC/CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY
1.5.a) METHODOLOGY
The purpose of the historic/cultural resources survey was to identify existing
structures or the presence of other facilities of historical or cultural value within the
Property. EnviroTrac performed a visual inspection of the Property, reviewed aerial
photographs and USGS maps (Figure 1 Appendix A), and reviewed available online
information from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, the National
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Register of Historic Places Digital Archive, and Lee County. As part of the study,
EnviroTrac reviewed the State Clearinghouse Comments received to date.
Locations of archeology sites are covered within the cultural resource survey.
1.5.b) FINDINGS
No National Registered Historic Places were observed on the Property or within a
one-mile radius (T1.10, T1.11). According to the National Register of Historic Places,
13 historic resources are registered with the State in the vicinity of Sanford existing
within a 10-mile radius (Table 3). Registered historic resources in the vicinity of
Sanford are summarized in Table 3 below. No documented archeological sites were
identified within the vicinity of the Property.

Table 3 - Registered Historic Resources in the Vicinity of Sanford
Resource Name Address Distance From Site
Buffalo Presbyterian
Church and Cemeteries
1333 Carthage Street 4.1 miles
Downtown Sanford
Historic District
Gordon St, Horner Blvd, Cole
St, Chatham St
4.3 miles
East Sanford Historic
District
Charlotte Ave, Goldsboro Ave,
N First St, S Second St, S
Eighth St
3.8 miles
Hawkins Avenue
Historic District
200 blocks of Summitt Dr,
Green St, Cross St, W
Chisholm St, Bracken St; 100-
700 blocks Hawkins Ave; 100
block E Chisholm St; 200-600
blocks N Steele St; 300 block
N Moore St; 100 block E
Buffalo St; 100 block Hill St;
100 blocks of E and W
Weatherspoon St; and 400-
500 blocks Greensboro Ave
4.5 miles
Lee Avenue Historic
District
1900-2400 blocks Lee Ave,
200-400 blocks W Main St,
2511 and 2517 S Academy St,
and 319 W Raleigh St
2.1 miles
Lee County Courthouse Courtland St, Elm St, Horner
Blvd, McIntosh St
3.1 miles
Lee County Training
School
806 S Vance St 4.1 miles
McIver, John D., Farm 2007 Windmill Dr 6.2 miles
Railroad House Carthage St at Hawkins Ave 4.5 miles
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Resource Name Address Distance From Site
Rosemount-McIver Park
Historic District
N Horner Blvd, N Vance St,
Carthage St
4.5 miles
Sanford High School,
Former
507 N Steele St 4.8 miles
Seaboard Milling
Company
202 Hickory Ave 4.1 miles
Temple Theatre 120 Carthage St 4.4 miles

The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office statewide inventory contains
information on 17 prehistoric and historic sites in Lee County, North Carolina.
Information available on their website was reviewed and no resources were found
at or within a one-mile radius of the Property.

Based on our field reconnaissance and information reviewed, the development of
the solar plant will not impact cultural or historical resources.

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2. LIMITATIONS
The information included on graphic representations in this report has been compiled from
a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice. EnviroTrac makes no
representations or warranties, express or implied, as to accuracy, completeness,
timeliness, or rights to the use of such information. These documents are not intended
for use as a land survey product, nor are they designed or intended as a construction
design document. The use or misuse of the information contained on these graphic
representations is at the sole risk of the party using the information.
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3. REFERENCES

Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, January 1987, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS, (Wetlands Research
Program Technical Report Y-87-1)

Environmental Risk Information Services, The ERIS Database Report, Traveller Solar LLC,
Harvey Faulk Rd, Sanford, NC, 27332, dated March 13, 2018, Order Number
20180309083p.

Environmental Risk Information Services, The ERIS Physical Setting Report, Traveller Solar
LLC, Harvey Faulk Rd, Sanford, NC, 27332, dated March 10, 2018, Order Number
20180309083p.

Lee County GIS. Available at: https://lee2.connectgis.com/Map.aspx

North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins Version 4.11, Effective Date: September 1,
2010.

North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Online Data Search. [March 13, 2018].
Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Land and Water Stewardship,
Raleigh, NC. Available at: www.ncnhp.org

State Historic Preservation Office web site. Available at:
http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/NR-PDFs.html

Threatened and Endangered Species System, North Carolina Listed Species, U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service. Available at: https://www.fws.gov/endangered/

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Information for Planning and Consultation at:
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/index

United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Web
Soil Survey. Available at:
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx

United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of
Historic Places Digital Archive NPGallery Database. Available
at: https://npgallery.nps.gov/nrhp

United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-Minute Topographic Quadrangle Maps of
Sanford and Broadway, North Carolina.

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1. WILL BE ON SR 1138 (HARVEY FAULK ROAD) IN SANFORD,
NORTH CAROLINA, ON THE WEST SIDE OF SR 1138
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OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR 1138 (HARVEY FAULK ROAD)
AND ROBERT E. LEE DRVE
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PROJECT NUMBER: 1025
SITE ADDRESS: ROBERT E. LEE DRIVE,
SANFORD, 27332
LATITUDE: 35.4276
LONGITUDE: -79.1295
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 4.992 MW
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APPENDIX D

LISTED SPECIES AND HABITAT DESCRIPTION
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LISTED SPECIES AND HABITAT DESCRIPTION

Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Description Habitat
Sandhills Chub
(Semotilus
lumbee)
Semotilus lumbee is a minnow and is similar to S.
atromaculatus, but lacks discrete black spot at
dorsal fin base (dusky spot may be present), more
strongly bicolored (dark above, white below), has 9
rays on dorsal fin, larger scales (usually 18 scales
around caudal). This species possesses 42-52
lateral line scales. Breeding males have red fins.
Occurs in flowing, sand-bottomed
and gravel-bottomed pools and
runs of headwaters, creeks, and
small rivers
Coppery Emerald
(Somatochlora
georgiana)
The Coppery Emerald (Somatochlora georgiana) is
a large insect of the order Odonata, sub-order
Anisoptera (the dragonflies), and family Corduliidae
(the emeralds). Emeralds of the genus
Somatochlora are generally large, dark dragonflies
with at least some iridescent green coloration,
brilliant green eyes in the mature adults (brown in
young individuals (, and moderate pubescence
(hariness), especially ont he thorax (section behind
the head). The Coppery Emerald is distinctive
among the Somatochlora in completely lacking the
usual metallic coloration of the face, thorax and
abdomen (section behind the thorax), and in the
lack of green eyes, even in mature adults. The face
and back of the head are pale brown in coloration,
lighter on the face than on the back of the head.
The large eyesm which meet at a seam on the top
of th head, are chestnut-colored. The thorax is dull
brown with two yellowish white stripes on each side
of the thorax, which may become obscure with age.
The slender, cylindrical abdomen is brownish
yellow, darkening towards the tip to a reddish
brown.
In Massahusetts, the Coppery
Emerald has been found
breeding in a small, sluggish,
stream through a White Cedar
(Chamaecyparis thyoides)
swamp. However, it more often
has been encountered away from
breeding sites in open habitats,
such as forest clearings and dirt
roads, feeding in swarms with
other Somatochlora and darners
of the genus Aeshna.
Bog Spicebush
(Lindera
subcoriacea)
Bog spicebush is a rare, recently described, multi-
stemmed, deciduous shrub to 4 meters tall. The
bark is brownish-gray with numerous short, whitish
lenticels. The relatively slender leaves are broader
towards the rounded tip, bluish-green above, and
very pale green and short hairy beneath. The leaves
are somewhat leathery in texture (subcoriaceous)
and appear after flowering. Tiny yellow-green
flowers (males on one plant and females on
another) are produced in clusters of 3 to 4 at the
ends of distinct paired stalks originating from last
year’s bud scars.
Bog spicebush inhabits
permanently moist to wet, shrub-
dominated seepage wetlands,
open, quaking bogs in pinelands,
shrub thickets of seepages,
usually near the heads of streams
where peatmoss is abundant and
along the banks of small braided
streams. In the Deep South, it is
usually not found outside of the
wettest portions of rare
sphagnous bog habitats. It is
found on very acid soils that are
high in organic matter and
permanently saturated.

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APPENDIX E

IPAC SPECIES LIST
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2019-SLI-0570
Event Code: 04EN2000-2019-E-01294
Project Name: 1025 Traveller Solar, LLC

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The 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.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that 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. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
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evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].
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Attachment(s):
▪Official Species List
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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:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN2000-2019-SLI-0570
Event Code:04EN2000-2019-E-01294
Project Name:1025 Traveller Solar, LLC
Project Type:POWER GENERATION
Project Description:The subject property consists of one parcel totaling 35.35 acres located on
private land. The subject property (“Property”) is identified on the Lee
County Geographic Information System (“GIS”) website as Parcel ID No.
9661-10-5468-00. The Property is located west of Harvey Faulk Road in
Sanford, North Carolina. The Property consists of wooded land.
Residential properties, a cell tower, agricultural fields and wooded land
are adjacent to the south of the Property and beyond are a pond,
agricultural fields and a church. Wooded land and a pond, are adjacent to
the west, and beyond are a tributary to Gasters Creek, agricultural fields
and residential properties. Robert E. Lee Drive is adjacent to the north,
and beyond are a residential property and a pond. An unnamed
commercial building with associated parking lot and driveways, and
Harvey Faulk Road are adjacent to the north and east, and beyond Harvey
Faulk Road are residential properties.

The Property is located south of Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina,
approximately 0.6 miles south of the intersection of State Highway NC-87
and Harvey Faulk Road. Surrounding properties are residential and
wooded land to the north. The north and east sides of the Property are
bound by an unnamed commercial building. The east side of the Property
is bound by Harvey Faulk Road. The south side of the Property is bound
by residential properties, wooded land, agricultural fields, and a cell
tower. The west side of the Property is bound by wooded land. The
interior of the Property consists of wooded land from planted pine trees.

This is a utility-scale solar power facility development project.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
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Counties:Lee, NC
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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.
1.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.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Endangered
Fishes
NAME STATUS
Cape Fear Shiner Notropis mekistocholas
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6063
Endangered
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Harperella Ptilimnium nodosum
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3739
Endangered
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Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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