20190465 Ver 1_Bridge to Culvert PBO Key_20190410

Appendix A3
Section 7 Mussel Programmatic Process — Bridge to Culvert Replacement
Divisions i-8 for Qwarf 1Nedgernussel, Tar River Spinymussel, and Yellow Lance
Cannot use
Section 7 does
not apply.
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Does project have a
federal nexus (federal
funding, federal permit,
or federal land)?
Yes
No Effect
No
Is project in 12-
digit Section 7
HUC?
MA-NLAA No
Yes
Were listed species
observed?
Yes
Cannot use
programmatic process.
Contact USFWS
MA-NLAA = May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
programmatic process.
Contact USFWS.
Yes
Does project intersect identified
stream reaches or a tributary
within 0.25 mile of such? Or
does project occur within
designated critical habitat?
No
Yes Conduct survey.
*This programmatic process assumes that all appropriate BMPs and on-site conservation measures regarding design, construction, and
erosion control are implemented.