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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance into the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20170925
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Vegetation Removal
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joyce Dishmon
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/7/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Dan River
Basin
Roanoke
Water Classification
WS -IV
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.31484604 -80.04010773
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Stokes
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
F_ Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
V Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
Version# *
2
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
* $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
6 Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
rJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F- Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
r- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
F- Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: f Yes 6 No
For the record only for Corps Permit: r Yes 6 %
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r- Yes F No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
19. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r- Yes r- No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. lathe project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
f Yes B No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r- Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
F_ Owner rJ Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r- No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Duke Energy Corporation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book 0535, Page 0965
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address
Street Address
0 Steam Station Road
Address Line 2
City
Belews Creek
Postal / Zip Code
27009
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Joyce Dishmon
State / Rovince / Pegion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:

3b. Business Name:
Duke Energy Corporation
3c.Address
Street Address
864 South Edgewood Road
Address Line 2
cfty
Eden
Postal / Zip Code
27288
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
NA
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Walnut Cove
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
6982-64-2715
2c. Project Address
Street Address
0 Steam Station Road
Address Line 2
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Belem Creek
postal / Zip Code
27009
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Dan River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS -Iv
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Roanoke
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030101030304
4. Project Description and History
State / Fravince / Pe9ion
NC
(buntry
USA
3e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
6099
State / Rovince / Pagron
NC
Country
USA
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The Belem Creek facility consist of a commercial -industrial area and areas of undeveloped forested and scattered dwellings. The commercial -industrial area is located at the edge of
Belem Lake in the west central portion of the facility property. This project is located within the northern portion of the property, at the base of the Belews Lake Saddle Dike 1.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
5_USGS_Topo.pdf 3.5MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
3_NRCS_Soils.pdf 4.53MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
29
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:

124980
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project purpose is to remove approximately 12 trees and root balls to maintain the structural integrity of the dam and for visual inspections by NC Dam Safety.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Typical construction equipment including dump trucks, excavators, etc. will be used.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Layout_ XS_update.pdf 284.53KB
Plan_View.pdf 515.89KB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5dl. Jurisdictional determination upload
4_WOTUS.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
Wood (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler)
Wood
Formerly Amec Foster Wheeler
4.41 MB
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
V Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
!a. Site #* (?) 2al Reason(?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. * 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
>SS Fill P Headwater Forest SSS Yes Corps 0.003
(acres)
29. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.003
2h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.003
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:

The design has been reduced to those specific trees by Dam Safety, as needed to be removed.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Duke Energy will matt the wetland area as necessary to remove tree/root balls.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Impacts to wetlands are at 0.003, and therefore, less than a 1/10th of an acre.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
Project is not located within a protected riparian buffer basin.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause
degradation of downstream surface waters.*
r Stormwater Management r Antidegradation
Plan Calculations
3b. Stormwater Management Plan
3c. Antidegradation Calculations:
Comments:
There are no impervious surfaces associated with this project and no generation of stormwater as a result of this project.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstate/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
C Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project will not involve the construction of any impervious surfaces.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)

4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR forth is project?*
r Yes r No r N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Onsite habitat evaluations, inspection of online GIS data from the US Fish & Wildlife Service (IPaC), Raleigh Ecological Field Services Office website,
and inspection of online GIS data and mapping from the N.C. Natural Heritage Program.
Consultation Documentation Upload
IPaC_Species List Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 526.01KB
NCNHP_project _report _belews_ creek _ saddle_ dike_18034_18034.pdf 749.09KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Inspection of online data and mapping from the South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS website.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Inspection of online GIS data and mapping from the N.C. State Historic Preservation website.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
7_Cultural.pdf 4.91VIB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
The project does not include the placement of additional fill in the floodplain. Therefore, current FEMA flood elevations will not be impacted.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
PCN1_Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1_05.07.2019.pdf 39.77MB
Signature
*

m By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
. I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
. I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
. I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Richard Harmon
Signature
Date
5/7/2019

Meyer, Laura
From: Dishmon, Joyce Martin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2019 2:51 PM
To: Meyer, Laura
Subject: RE: Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Vegetation Removal Project
Laura,
I hereby authorize Wood to submit the application for Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Vegetation Removal Project on behalf
of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
Thank you,
Joyce Dishmon
Permitting and Compliance, Carolinas
Office: 336-623-0238
Cell: 336-394-5524
Email: [e-mail]
From: Meyer, Laura [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 2:29 PM
To: Dishmon, Joyce Martin <Joyce.Dishmon @duke-energy.com>
Cc: Harmon, Richard G <[e-mail]>
Subject: Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Vegetation Removal Project
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Hi Joyce,
I am attempting to submit the PCN on the DWR's new online form, which was requested by Sue Homewood
for this PCN, and it is requiring that we include an authorization letter from the applicant. I believe an email
with from you with authorization to submit the PCN for the Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Vegetation Removal
project should suffice. Would you please respond with your authorization?
Thank you,
Laura
Laura J. Meyer, PWS
Environmental Scientist
Direct: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
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April 16, 2019
Laura Meyer
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
4021 Stirrup Creek Drive
Durham, NC 27703
RE. Belews Creek Saddle Dike
Dear Laura Meyer.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence, the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
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 found within the project area or is 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:
httr)s://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.
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 Federally -listed species are 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 rod nev.butlerWncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAR71MENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES
Q 121 W. JON E5 STREET. RALEIGH. NC 77603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 77699
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Belews Creek Saddle Dike
April 16, 2019
NCNHDE-8761
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element
Group servation Occurrence
Date Rank
Crustacean 31214 Orconectes North Carolina Spiny 2001-03-13 E
carolinensis Crayfish
Dragonfly or 33770 Somatochlora Coppery Emerald 2004 -Pre H?
Damselfly georgiana
Freshwater 14749 Lasmigona subviridis Green Floater 2017-08-22 E
Bivalve
Freshwater 31200 Villosa constricts Notched Rainbow 2017-04-13
Bivalve
Freshwater Fish11228 Etheostoma Riverweed Darter 2015-11-17
podostemone
Vascular Plant 27842 Agastache nepetoides Yellow Giant -hyssop 1958-07-26
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Mepresentational Rating
ROA/Dan River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)
No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
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Rank
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S3
Concern
5 -Very
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Rare
3 -Medium
--- Endangered
G3
S2
3 -Medium --- Threatened G3 S3
3 -Medium --- Significantly G4 S2
Ra re
3 -Medium --- Significantly G5 S1
Ra re
Peripheral
ctive Rating
C1 (Exceptional)
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helr). Data query generated on April 16, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q1 Jan 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
In Reply Refer To: May 03, 2019
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2019-SLI-0299
Event Code: 04EN 1000-2019-E-00799
Project Name: Duke Energy Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Tree Removal
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 attached species list 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. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) Asheville Field Office's (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc_counties.html. The AFO website list includes "species of concern" species that could
potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future. Also
available are:
Design and Construction Recommendations
htlps://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Troject review/Recommendations.html
Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
htips://www.fws-gov/nc-es/plant/plant survey.html
Northern long-eared bat Guidance
htips://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Troject review/NLEB—in—WNC.html
Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
htlps://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html

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New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.
Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists 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 or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) 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 or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office's website
at https://www.fws.fzov/asheville/htmis/project_review/assessment guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http.//
www.fws.aov/endanaered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, 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 additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eafzleso. Wind energy projects should follow
the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.fzov/windenerfz ) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) 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: Mg.//

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www.fws. og v/mi rg atorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
hn://www.towerkill.com; and hlW://www.fws. og v/migratoiybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
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.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
• Migratory Birds
• Wetlands

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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:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]

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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2019-SLI-0299
Event Code: 04EN I 000-2019-E-00799
Project Name: Duke Energy Belews Creek Saddle Dike 1 Tree Removal
Project Type: DAM
Project Description: Tree/stump removal at the Saddle Dike 1 outfall location.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: ht s:
www.google.com/maps/place/36.314798797738106N80.04015553456324W
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Counties: Stokes, NC

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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 4 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
Fisheriesl, 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.
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.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws. oe v/ecp/species/9045
Clams
NAME STATUS
James Spinymussel Pleurobema collina Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips:Hecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/2212
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips:Hecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/3849
Small-anthered Bittercress Cardamine micranthera Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: htips:Hecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/3462

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Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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Migratory Birds
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 below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
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 below. 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, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
haps://ecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/1626
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus vociferus Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.

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BREEDING
NAME SEASON
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10
and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31
and Alaska.
Probability Of Presence Summary
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 and understand the
FAQ "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 l Okm 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:
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.
Breeding Season( )

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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.
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.
probability of presence = breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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on BCCgVulnerable 4111111111111L --�— —11111111111111!
Eastern Whip -poor- +­+ ++++ +—++'�-- — ---- —�—+ +++— ___4__
will
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Red-headed
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Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Wood Thrush +—+ ++++ +—++ — — — — —--+—
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concem.php
■ Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.2ov/birds/
mana eg ment/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws. og v/mi rg atoiybirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.

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Nationwide Conservation 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 and/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 migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
(BCQ 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 l Okm 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 AKN Phenology 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, banding, and 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, migrating or present year-round in my
project 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 refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your
migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your

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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.
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
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
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

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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.

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Wetlands
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.
THERE ARE NO WETLANDS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.