20190770 Ver 1_Self Cert_Package_20190611

192 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 ∙ Phone: [phone] ∙ [e-mail]
w w w . s u n e n e r g y 1 . c o m
July 26th, 2018 Leigh Mann Raleigh Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Dear Ms. Mann, SunEnergy1 (SE1) has previously submitted a self-certification package for the Ryland Road solar project in December of 2017. Since the prior submittal, there have been changes to the proposed site layout. The current design will require tree clearing in upland areas. SunEnergy1 maintains the belief that Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) habitat will not be impacted by the project. The Red Knot nests on the ground as opposed to in trees. The removal of trees from the site wouldn’t affect the species ability to reproduce or effectively forage. Ryland Road solar is located in Chowan county, NC at/near the intersection of Ryland Road and Virginia Road. According to aerial images dating back to 1993, the site has been engaging in mainly agricultural processes. The property has been logged periodically over the last two decades. Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding project activities and compliance with the Endangered Species Act at the contact information listed below or at [e-mail]. Thank you for your time and review of SE1’s self-certification package submittal.

192 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 ∙ Phone: [phone] ∙ [e-mail]
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Attachment 1: Ryland Road Revised Site Layout

Attachment 2: USFWS IPaC results

Attachment 3: Natural Heritage Program Results

Attachment 4: Species Conclusion table

Attachment 5: USFWS Self-Certification Form

Attachment 6: Previous Self-Certification Package
SL1.0
PV ARRAY
FENCEPROPERTY BOUNDARY
LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
PV ARRAYVIRGINIA RD0 75 150 300
SCALE: 1" = 150'
FENCE
PROPERTY DETAILS
VICINITY MAP
SCALE: 1" = 2000'
PROPERTY ENTRANCE
40' GATE (TYP OF 2)
PROPOSED POINT OF
INTERCONNECTION
ZONING:
EXISTING LAND USE:
PARCEL ID:
TOTAL AREA:
AREA USED BY PROJECT:
A1 AGRICULTURAL
AGRICULTURAL
699200371881
APPROX.106 ACRES
APPROX.65 ACRES
NOTES:
1.PROJECT IS LOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE X PER
FEMA FLOOD MAPS
2.LATITUDE: 36°16'33.96" N
LONGITUDE: 76°39'00.42" W
3.TYPICAL POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
CONSISTS OF 5 POLES OWNED BY DOMINION
POWER LOCATED ALONG ROADWAY.
4.FENCE SHALL CONSIST OF 6 FT CHAIN LINK
WITH 1' BARBED WIRE TOPPER.
5.ALL ADJACENT PROPERTY IS ZONED
A1 AGRICULTURAL
6.ALL STRUCTURES, INCLUDING FENCES SHALL
MEET A MINIMUM OF 100-FT SETBACK AS
MEASURED FROM ALL NON-PARTICIPATING
PROPERTY LINES AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINES. MINIMUM SETBACK SHALL BE INCREASED
TO 250-FT ALONG ANY NON-PARTICIPATING
PROPERTY LINE THAT IS SHARED WITH A
PROPERTY THAT IS CURRENTLY USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
PRELIMINARY
LAYOUT OVERVIEW
(EXACT LOCATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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: 04EN2000-2018-SLI-1098
Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02242
Project Name: Ryland Road Solar

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
July 24, 2018
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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:04EN2000-2018-SLI-1098
Event Code:04EN2000-2018-E-02242
Project Name:Ryland Road Solar
Project Type:POWER GENERATION
Project Description:Proposed photovoltaic solar facility
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/36.27764630329948N76.64746749217827W
Counties:Chowan, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 1 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 Knot Calidris canutus rufa
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864
Threatened
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
1
NCNHDE-6540
July 24, 2018
Nicholas Tillson
SunEnergy1
192 Raceway Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
RE: Ryland Road - Revision
Dear Nicholas Tillson:
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:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
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 [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Ryland Road - Revision
July 24, 2018
NCNHDE-6540
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Freshwater
Bivalve
3625 Leptodea ochracea Tidewater Mucket 2016-08-09 E 3-Medium ---Threatened G3G4 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
10671 Ligumia nasuta Eastern Pondmussel 2016-04-26 E 3-Medium ---Threatened G4 S2
Freshwater Fish 32417 Acipenser oxyrinchus
oxyrinchus
Atlantic Sturgeon 2012-04-04 E 4-Low Endangered Endangered G3T3 S2
Mammal 11505 Corynorhinus rafinesquii
macrotis
Eastern Big-eared Bat 1996-Pre E 4-Low ---Special
Concern
G3G4T
3
S3
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
CHO/Chowan River Aquatic Habitat R2 (Very High)C3 (High)
Chowan Swamp R2 (Very High)C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement NC Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil
and Water Conservation
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on July 24, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________
Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an
informed decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
_______________________________________________________________ ___________________________
Signature /Title Date
Ryland Road Solar
07/25/2018
Red Knot
Calidris canutus rufa
No suitable habitat present No effect Project area not in the proximity of coastal
habitats.
Critical Habitat No critical habitat present No effect
Bald Eagle Unlikely to disturb nesting
bald eagles No Eagle Act permit required
07/25/2018
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

Date:__________________________

Self-Certification Letter

Project Name______________________________

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.

The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:

“no effect” determinations for proposed/listed species and/or
proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

“may affect, not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed/listed
species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

“may affect, likely to adversely affect” determination for the Northern long-
eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;

“no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles.

Applicant Page 2

We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the “no effect” or
“not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed and listed species and
proposed and designated critical habitat; the “may affect” determination for Northern
long-eared bat; and/or the “no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles.
Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at [e-mail] or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.

Sincerely,

/s/Pete Benjamin

Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services

Enclosures - project review package

192 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 ∙ Phone: [phone] ∙ [e-mail]
w w w . s u n e n e r g y 1 . c o m
December 4th, 2017 Leigh Mann Raleigh Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Dear Ms. Mann, SunEnergy1 (SE1) would like to request a review of the self-certification package for the proposed Ryland Road solar project. SunEnergy1 has followed the necessary steps to evaluate possible impacts to Rare, Threatened, and Endangered species habitats, and requests that the USFWS verify that the investigations completed by SE1 meet the standards of an ecological impact review. SE1 examined federally-listed, threatened and endangered species likely or documented to occur, or having habitat within, the project impact area, and assessed any potential impact of the proposed work on these resources. SE1 utilized the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) IPaC database, the USFWS North Carolina county database, and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database to gather information. Ryland Road Solar is located in Chowan county, NC at/near the intersection of Ryland Road and Virginia Road. According to aerial images dating back to 1993, the site has been engaging in mainly agricultural processes. The project will utilize photovoltaic (non-reflective) panels that will be ground mounted using non-galvanized steel I-beams. SE1 intends on developing in the open areas on the property. There will be no clearing needed for panel installation. Any tree clearing associated with the project would be to reduce shading on the panels, and would be extremely minimal. All the proper processes will be taken to ensure that the clearing, if any, is in good standing with all government agencies. Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding project activites and compliance with the Endangered Species Act at the contact information listed below or at [e-mail]. Thank you for your time and review of SE1’s self-certification package submittal.

192 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 ∙ Phone: [phone] ∙ [e-mail]
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Attachment 1: Ryland Road Solar - Approximate Property Boundary Aerial
Attachment 2: Site Layout
Attachment 3: USFWS IPaC Tool Results
Attachment 4: NC Natural Heritage Program Database Results
Attachment 5: USFWS Self-Certification Letter
Attachment 6: Species Conclusion Table
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December 01, 2017
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: 04EN2000-2018-SLI-0185
Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-00384
Project Name: Ryland Road Solar
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
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species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
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 ), and projects affecting these species may requireet seq.
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].
12/01/2017 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-00384 3
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:04EN2000-2018-SLI-0185
Event Code:04EN2000-2018-E-00384
Project Name:Ryland Road Solar
Project Type:POWER GENERATION
Project Description:Photovoltaic Solar Farm
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/36.27771782479639N76.64803318485629W
Counties:Chowan, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 1 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. 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.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864
Threatened
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
NCNHDE-4785
December 1, 2017
Nicholas Tillson
SunEnergy1
192 Raceway Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
RE: Ryland Road
Dear Nicholas Tillson:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database, based on the project area mapped with your request, indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, 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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
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 (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) 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 [e-mail] or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Ryland Road
December 1, 2017
NCNHDE-4785
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Mammal 11505 Corynorhinus rafinesquii
macrotis
Eastern Big-eared Bat 1996-Pre E 4-Low Species of
Concern
Special
Concern
G3G4T
3
S3
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Chowan Swamp R2 (Very High)C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement NC Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil
and Water Conservation
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on December 1, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 2017. 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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