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Dear Sir or Madam:
SUBJECT; 401 WAT R QUALITY CERTIFICATION
County, COE Project # /'fi3Q3,M
The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) received a letter from the
Corps of Engineers (COE) stating that your project qualified for a Nationwide Permit.
Please be advised that the Nationwide Permit is not valid until a 401 Water Quality
Certification has been issued by the Division. General Certifications have been issue
by the Division for most of the Nationwide Permits, however, several of the General
Certifications require written concurrence from the Division before the Nationwide
Permit is valid.
Your utility line (Nationwide Permit # 12) requires written concurrence from
DEM. Therefore, please complete the attached form (except for conditions 15 and 16)
and send six additional copies (a total of seven copies) so that the review of your
request can be initiated.
If you have any questions, please call me or Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Eric Galamb
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Mr. John R. Dorney
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IN REPLY REFER TO August 12, 1993
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199303523 and Nationwide Permit No. 12 (Utility Line Backfill
and Bedding)
Winston-Salem / Forsyth County
Utility Commission
c/o Mr. David Saunders
Post Office Box 2511
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
Dear Mr. Saunders:
Through coordination with Mr. David Patrick of HDR Engineering (consultant
for site), we have learned of your plans for the proposed Mill Creek sanitary
sewer project located off of NC 66 and NC 8 adjacent to Mill Creek, Winston-
Salem, North Carolina. Reference is also made to the site visit conducted on
July 6, 1993, by Mr. John Thomas of my staff at the site of the proposed
sanitary sewer project. The purpose of the site visit was to review plans for
the aforementioned sewer outfall project, and to inspect the site for waters
and wetlands subject to Department of the Army permitting authority.
The site visit revealed and the plans / profiles for the aforementioned
project provided with a notification application form showed that you propose
construction for the Mill Creek sanitary sewer project below natural grade
within a 40' construction easement adjacent to Mill Creek. Also your plans
and profiles show other sections of proposed sewer outfall either located on
high ground or elevated over waters of the United States without discharge of
fill into regulated areas.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for the discharge
of material for backfill or bedding for utility lines, including outfall and
intake structures, provided there is no change in pre-construction contours.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. Please be
aware that this authorization does not relieve you of the responsibility to
obtain any other required or local approval. You should contact Mr. John
Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, [phone],
to obtain the necessary Section 401, Water Quality Certification prior to
starting work.
This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also,
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this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the
activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit
authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization
expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity
would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,
activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under
contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain
authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions,
please contact Mr. Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919)
876-8441.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copy Furnished (with enclosure):
HDR Engineering
c/o Mr. David Patrick
128 S. Troy Street
Suite 1400
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-5001
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker Regional Office Manager
North Carolina Department of North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Environment, Health and
Natural Resources Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687 8025 North Point Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
Def. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources ;
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 1, 1993
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Mr. David Saunders
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Dear Mr. Saunders:
Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters
Sewer line construction
Forsyth County
DEM Project # 93634
Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality
Certification to place fill material in 0.12 acres of wetlands or
waters which are tributary to Mill Creek for sewer line
construction located between Novack St. and N. Patterson Avenue
in Forsyth County as described in your submittal dated 26 July
1993, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by
General Water Quality Certification No. 2664 issued January 21,
1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This
Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps
of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 12.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the
right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This
request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at
919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Prest n Howar , Jr. P.E.
93634.1tr
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
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JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P. 0. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANN
DIVISION OF ENVIRON M
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENV
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P. 0. BOX 29535
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ATTN: MR. JOHN DO EY
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ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO TH`Z'?tFS""f3'=
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: ATTN: DAVID SAUNDERS, P.O. BOX 2511, WINSTON-SALEM, NC
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): --------
4. IF APPLICABLE:
PHONE NUMBER:
(WORK):( 919) 727-8418
AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP).
COUNTY: FORSYTH
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: WINSTON-SALEM, NC
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): NORTH SIDE OF
MILL CREEK FROM 1,000 FEET EAST OF NOVACK STREET TO EAST SIDE OF NORTH
PATTERSON AVENUE.
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: MILL CREEK
7. RIVER BASIN: YADKIN
8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, WS
I, OR WS II?
YES [ ] NO [XX]
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY?
YES [ ] NO [XX]
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON/_PROJECT SITE:
PDN-1
11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED: 0.12
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: 0.12 AC
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM
PROPOSES TO INSTALL AN 8,720-FOOT, 18"-24" GRAVITY SEWER PIPELINE ALONG
MILL CREEK WITH ATTENDANT MANHOLES. THE PIPELINE WILL BE INSTALLED BELOW
THE STREAM GRADE AND WILL BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN A MAXIMUM 40-FOOT WIDE
CORRIDOR. THE PIPELINE REMAINS APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM THE STREAM.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: THE NEW SEWER LINE WILL PROVIDE SERVICE TO A
NEWLY ANNEXED AREA OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. THIS SERVICE WILL
PROVIDE THE MEANS TO REMOVE THE PROCESS AND DISCHARGE OF A SMALL WASTE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF THE PROJECT.
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. THE PIPELINE IS REOUIRED BY STATE LAW TO SERVICE A NEWLY ANNEXED
AREA OF WINSTON-SALEM; THIS GRAVITY LINE MUST FOLLOW THE GRADE OF THE
STREAM; THE PIPELINE IS DESIGNED TO REMAIN AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM THE
STREAM BANK AND TO AVOID WETLANDS TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF
ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [XX] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY
BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [XX] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON
THE PROPERTY.
B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
D. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH
COPY.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? INDUSTRIAL (VULCAN
MATERIALS), RURAL /AGRICULTURAL (PASTURE), RESIDENTIAL /OPEN (GOLF
COURSE, UNDEVELOPED FORESTED FLOODPLAIN).
PDN-2
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? PROJECT
IS DESIGNED TO TAKE A SMALL EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OFF-
LINE AND TO TRANSPORT WASTEWATER TO CENTRALIZED TREATMENT WORKS.
NARRATIVE
The City of Winston-Salem proposes to install a sewer line in a newly annexed
area north of the business district. The line will be approximately 8,720 in
length, and will be installed below the grade of the adjacent stream. The line
will remain 50+ feet from the stream to the maximum extent practicable, and will
cross jurisdictional wetland areas at the following stations:
37+90 to 38+15
52+65 to 52+95
68+70 to 69+00
83+50 to 84+00
These wetland areas have been reviewed in the field by a representative of the
COE (John Thomas) and location has been confirmed. The project will be
installed, and construction restricted, to within a 40-foot wide corridor.
Response from the USFWS indicated the potential presence of two protected I
species: Cardamine micranthera and Clemmys muhlenbergii. A field review in May
for these species revealed no individuals and no appropriate habitat for either.
In addition, the NCWRC indicated the potential presence of Exoglossum
maxillingua, a state "Endangered" species. Field review revealed no appropriate
habitat for the species, nor would the species be expected in the project area
(Dr. Edward Menhinick, UNCC, pers. comm.).
Response from the Dept. of Cultural Resources indicated no known presence of
archaeological or historical resources in the project area.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
February 22, 1993
Michael Wolfe
Environmental Scientist
HDR Engineering, Inc.
128 South Tryon Street
Suite 1400
Charlotte, NC 28202-5001
Re: Sewer line extension in portion of Mill Creek Basin,
Forsyth County, ER 93-8115
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of January 26, 1993, concerning the above project.
There are no known recorded archaeological sites within the project boundaries.
However, the project area has never been systematically surveyed to determine
the location of significance of archaeological resources.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities. In particular, we recommend the archaeological investigation emphasize
deep testing within the sewer corridor to determine the presence and significance
of archaeological remains which might be buried under floodplain deposits.
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, J. Barto Arnold, III, P.O. Box 13265, Austin, Texas
78711-3265. Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist,
may be contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 ??p
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
David Brook

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND'AILDLIFE SERVICE.
Asheville Field Office
330 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
February 22, 1993
Mr. Michael Wolfe
Environmental Scientist
HDR Engineering, Inc. of North Carolina
128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1400
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-5001
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
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Subject: Construction of a sewer line extension in the Mill Creek basin,
Forsyth County, North Carolina
This is in response to your letter of January 26, 1993, to Ms. L. K. Mike
Gantt, regarding the subject project. Your letter was forwarded to our
office for a response since we handle all projects of this nature for the
western portion of North Carolina, including Forsyth County. These
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7
of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
According to your letter, this project will involve the construction of a
sewer line that will parallel Mill Creek from NC 52 to approximately
SR 2485, south of the Town of Stanleyville. The sewer line will be
constructed adjacent to the north side of the creek with an approximate
50-foot buffer. The purpose of this project is to hook up with an
existing sewer line to extend service within the Mill Creek basin.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is particularly concerned
about the potential impacts the proposed project may have on stream and
wetland ecosystems within the project impact area and on the
small-anthered bittercress (Cardamine micranthera), a federally
endangered plant species, and the bog turtle (Clemmvs muhlenbergii), a
Federal candidate species. Preference should be given to alternative
alignments, stream-crossing structures, and construction techniques that
avoid and/or minimize encroachment and impacts to these resources.
The small-anthered bittercress is endemic to Stokes and Forsyth Counties.
This plant species occurs along seepages and stream banks and in moist
woods. It was known to occur along Belews Creek, southeast of the town
of Belews Creek; however, this population is believed to be extirpated.
The bog turtle occurs in several mountain and upper Piedmont counties in
North Carolina. It inhabits damp grassy fields; sphagnum bogs; swamps;
marshes; and clear, slow-moving streams with muddy bottoms. This species
is known to occur in five sites in Forsyth County--three in the
Winston-Salem area (South Fork Creek, Muddy Creek, Fiddler Creek) and two
near the town of Belews Creek.
In accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
it is the responsibility of the appropriate Federal regulatory agency to
review its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or
programs that may affect endangered or threatened species or their
habitat. If it is determined that these proposed activities may
adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or
threatened, formal consultation with this office must be initiated.
Please note that candidate species are not legally protected under the
Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7,
until they are formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened.
We are including these species in our response to give you advance
notification and to request your assistance in protecting them. If you
have any questions regarding the legal responsibilities of a Federal
agency or their designated non-Federal representative under Section 7 of
the Act, please contact Ms. Janice Nicholls of our staff at 704/665-1195,
Ext. 227.
Thus, the Service recommends that surveys be conducted for the
above-mentioned species within the project area. Additionally, the
Service's review of any environmental document would be greatly
facilitated if the document contained the following information:
(1) A complete analysis and comparison of all available
alternatives, including the no-action alternative.
(2) A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within
existing and required additional rights-of-way and any areas
that may be affected directly or indirectly by the proposed
project.
(3) Acreage and description of branches, creeks, streams, rivers,
or wetlands that will be filled as a consequence of the
proposed sewer line construction. Wetlands affected by the
proposed project should be mapped in accordance with the
Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional
Wetlands.
(4) Acreage of upland habitats, by cover type, that will be
eliminated as a consequence of the project.
(5) Mitigation measures that will be employed to avoid, eliminate,
reduce, or compensate for habitat value losses associated with
any portion of the project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these scoping comments. Please
keep us informed as to the progress of this project. In future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number
4-2-93-037.
S' rely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Dennis Stewart, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries, North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
Mr. Randall C. Wilson, Nongame Section Manager, Division of Wildlife
Management, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission,
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
Director, North Carolina Heritage Program, P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, NC 27611
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission K?
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
February 19, 1993
Michael Wolfe
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Suite 1400
128 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-5001
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
In reference to your recent request for information
regarding the potential occurrence of endangered and threatened
species in the vicinity of the Mill Creek Basin sewer line
extension in Forsyth County, we have supplied the enclosed report
from staff biologist Allen Boynton.
Also enclosed is the invoice for this one hour computer
search. Please make your prompt remittance to the Nongame Fund
to enable our continuation of this service.
Sincerely,
Randall C. Wilson
Nongame Section Manager
Division of Wildlife Management
[phone]
rcw
Enclosures
cc: Jack Donnelly
Allen Boynton
PROTECTED AND FEDERAL CANDIDATE SPECIES POTENTIALY OCCURRING IN
MILL CREEK SEWER LINE EXTENSION, FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Status Common Name Scientific Name Occurrence
Fed. NC
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E CUTLIPS MINNOW EXOGLOSSUM MAXILLINGUA Y?
C2 T BOG TURTLE CLEMMYS MUHLENBERGII YP
SC MOLE SALAMANDER AMBYSTOMA TALPOIDEUM YP
SC FOUR-TOED SALAMANDER HEMIDACTYLIUM SCUTATUM YP
SC BLACK VULTURE CORAGYPS ATRATUS Y?
SC COOPER'S HAWK ACCIPITER COOPERII Y?
E/SA E PEREGRINE FALCON FALCO PEREGRINUS SH
C2 SC LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE LANIUS LUDOVICIANUS Y?
C2 SC BACHMAN'S SPARROW AIMOPHILA AESTIVALIS S?
C2 SC EASTERN WOODRAT NEOTOMA FLORIDANA MAGISTER Y?
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Nongame b Endangered Wildlife Program
11-Feb-93 Page 1
CODE SHEET
Federal Status Codes
LE Listed endangered
LT Listed threatened
LELT Listed partly endangered, partly threatened
PE Proposed endangered
PT Proposed threatened
PEPT Proposed partly endangered , partly threatened
C1 Candidate, category 1
C1* C1, but lacking known occu rrences
C1** C1, but known occurrences only in captivity/cultivation
C2 Candidate, category 2
C2* C2, but lacking known occu rrences
C2** C2, but known occurrences only in captivity/cultivation
3A Former candidate, rejected because presumed extinct
3B Former candidate, rejected because synonym or hybrid
3C Former candidate, rejected because more common/adequate
protection
State Status Codes
E Endangered
T Threatened
SC Special concern
PE Proposed endangered
PT Proposed threatened
PSC Proposed special concern
SR Significantly rare
Unk Unknown
Note: Only E, T & SC are defined in state legislation
Occurrence Status Codes
SC Seasonal resident and confirmed breeder
SP Seasonal resident and probable breeder
S? Seasonal resident and possible breeder
SH Seasonal resident and current nonbreeder, historic
breeder
SN Seasonal resident and nonbreeder
YC Year-round resident and confirmed breeder
YP Year-round resident and probable breeder
Y? Year-round resident and possible breeder
YH Year-round resident and current nonbreeder, historic
breeder
YN Year-round resident and nonbreeder
T Transient
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
February 11, 1993