20190622 Ver 1_More Info Received_20190703 (2)

Carpenter, Kristi
From: Hood, Donna
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 10:32 AM
To: Carpenter,Kristi
Subject: FW: FW: [External] Fw: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on
Morton Road)
Kristi Lynn,
This is the last one from Claire saying she was satisfied with the endangered sunflower and mussel info submitted. I
corresponded directly with her on this permit.
So, last info received on 07/3/2019.
Thanks,
Donna
From: Ellwanger, Claire <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2019 10:10 AM
To: Hood, Donna <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: FW: [External] Fw: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on Morton Road)
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Hi Donna,
Yes I am satisfied with these surveys and effects determinations as long as the Schweinitz's survey was completed within
the recommended time frame: late August - October or first frost.
Thanks,
On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 10:11 AM Hood, Donna <[e-mail]> wrote:
Are you satisfied with this?
I need to go back and look for the sunflower —I don't remember seeing it.
From: Thompson, Larry B
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 9:39 AM
To: Hood, Donna <[e-mail]>
Cc: Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>; Braspennickx, Nicholle M CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<Nicholle. [e-mail]>; claire [e-mail]; Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>;
Haywood, Luther G <[e-mail]>; Eagle, Bradley S <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Fw: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on Morton Road)

Hi Donna,
STV completed the sunflower survey for this project. It is referenced under G. Supplementary Information; 5j., STV
completed surveys for Schweinitz's sunflower and NLEB. The NRTR that is attached to the ePCN also mentions a
sunflower survey that was conducted.
Regarding the freshwater mussel survey, Three Oaks adds the UWFS disclaimer to all their reports (not all PEF's do
this). Again, happy to coordinate regarding the freshwater mussel survey if Claire finds it necessary.
Thanks!
Larry
DM'sion Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportatil
704-9834437 office
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fthompson@_ncdoLaqv
716 W. Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
From: Hood, Donna <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2019 11:59 AM
To: Thompson, Larry B <[e-mail]>
Cc: Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>; Braspennickx, Nicholle M CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<Nicholle. [e-mail]>; claire [e-mail]; Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>;

Haywood, Luther G <[e-mail]>; Eagle, Bradley S <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Fw: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on Morton Road)
La r ry,
My apologies on the email address! I thought I had deleted it, as you had asked me to.
I had a question about where it said the USFWS should be consulted for the biological conclusion (page 12 of the pdf,
page 9 on the report) —I could not find any paperwork that the USFWS signed off as agreeing with that conclusion. I
thought as the recipient of the report, DOT would pursue that conclusion, though that assumption may be wrong.
Also, I think the USFWS asked for a sunflower survey. Did Three Oaks do that too? I think I am missing it.
Thank You,
Donna
From: Thompson, Larry B
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2019 8:45 AM
To: Hood, Donna <[e-mail]>
Cc: Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>; Braspennickx, Nicholle M CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<Nicholle. [e-mail]>; claire [e-mail]; Howard, Joel M <[e-mail]>;
Haywood, Luther G <[e-mail]>; Eagle, Bradley S <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Fw: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on Morton Road)
Hi Donna,
Sorry for the delayed response on this — it was sent to my personal email address
([e-mail]). Regarding your question, we had another survey completed October 30, 2018 by Three
Oaks (see attached) where there was a relatively low abundance of the more common freshwater mussel species. No
threatened or endangered species were observed and a Biological Conclusion of May Affect, Not Likely To Adversely
Affect was rendered.

We have not reached out to the USFWS directly regarding the surveys or the proposed project. I had assumed that the
USACE would coordinate with the USFWS and, if a consultation was warranted, we would be informed.
If we need to approach this differently, we certainly can.
Larry
Larry Thompson, PWS, LSS
Division Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 2:29 PM
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From: Hood, Donna <donna.hood a-ncdenr.gov>
Date: 6/27/2019 2:01:34 PM
Subject: BR217 on SR1637/Anson County (Bridge over Lane's Creek on Morton Road)
To: Larry Thompson <larry .thompsonenv.com>, Howard, Joel M <Ihoward .ncdot.gov>
Cc: Braspennickx, Nicholle M CIV USARMY CESAW (US)<nicholle. m.braspennickxa-usace.army. miI>,
claire ellwangerafts.gov <claire ellwangera-fws.gov>
Larry and Joel,
The mussel survey recommends consultation with USFWS over the Carolina Heelsplitter in Lanes Creek. I don't have
this documentation. Do either of you have it? Has it been done?
Thank You,
Donna
Donna Hood - Donna. Hood a-ncdenr.gov
North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Branch
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Mooresville, NC 28115
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Claire Ellwanger
Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa St # B
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone] x 42235