20191264 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190920

DWR
MOM— of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
tial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Qiange only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20191264
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
West Cabarrus YMCA
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Robin Maycock Perez
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
robin. [e-mail]
Date Submitted
9/20/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Afton Run
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Version# *
1
What amout is owed?*
r• $240.00
* $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Latitude: Longitude:
35.416412 -80.671732
FA. Processing Information U
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Cabarrus
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
* Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
rJ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
F- Regional General Permit (RGP)
F Standard (IP)

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
,R 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
18 - Minor Discharges
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r' Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
t^ Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
f Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
O Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r 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:
Cannon Memorial Young Men's Christian Association
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address
Street Address
PO Box 46
Address Line 2
CKY
Kannapolis
Postal / Zip Code
28082
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State / Rovin / Pagion
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
rYes rNo

1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Concord
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
56012005780000 &56011078660000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
5325 Langford Ave NW
Address Line 2
City
Concord
Fbstal / Zip Qrde
28027
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Afton Run
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin -Pee Dee
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050105
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
12.43
State / Rovinoe / %gion
NC
Country
United States
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 project area currently consists of maintained/disturbed areas and an early successional vegetated area. The maintained/disturbed areas fall into three general categories:
recreational fields, a sanitary sewer line, and existing commercial development. The site is bounded to the north by Interstate 85, to the east by George W. Liles Parkway, to the south
by commercial development, and to the west by residential development.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
C Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
40686_West_Cabarrus_YMCA - USGS TOPO.pdf 1.61AB
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)
40686_West_Cabarrus_YMCA - NRCS Soils.pdf 1.58MB
Figure 5 - NRCS.pdf 472.97KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.11
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,376
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
To provide necessary parking for the existing facility and supported uses and activities at the YMCA.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Construction of a 113 -space surface parking lot that will be located over an existing multi-purpose athletic field. A portion of the parking lot will require the removal of 65 linear feet of
intermittent stream and 4,361 square feet of wetlands. Fill material will be placed with the use of dump trucks, bulldozers, and rollers.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Figure 7 - WTIM.pdf 1.37MB
West Cabarrus YMCA Phase 2 2019.09.06 (REDUCED).pdf 63.94MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No O Unknown
Comments

Two PJDs were completed under the same Action ID (for an original project area and an additional
project area a)pansion)
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:
SAW -2017-02315
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): George Buchholz & Ben Pursglove
Agency/Consultant Company: Timmons Group
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Reverification dated 10/03/2018, original review dated 12/12/2017
5dl. Jurisdictional determination upload
2018-10-02 RCVD USACE JD SAW -2017-02315 Reverification-1.pdf 1.98MB
2017-12-12 RCVD PJD SAW-2017-02315.pdf 461.54KB
6. Future Project Plans
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?
No.
LD. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
F Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2al Reason(?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested* 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
Impact 3 Parking Lot Fill P mland Hardwood Forest Feature 3 Both 0.100
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.100
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.100
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact*3d. S. name* 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
lu (?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
Parkin Lot Fill
9
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Rip Ra Fill
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Feature 1
Intermittent
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3
Average (feet)
17
(linear feet)
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Parking Lot Fill
Permanent
Fill
Feature 2
Intermittent
Both
3
Average (feet)
48
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
65
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
65
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0

3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project was designed so the limits of construction and grading were reduced to a minimum to retain the greatest amount of stream channel as
possible. This was achieved by incorporating 3:1, or steeper, slopes with stabilization matting.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Proper sedimentation and erosion control methods will be utilized during all phases of construction and installation as described in accordance with
the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual (May 2013)
and local codes. All work will take place during dry conditions and can be facilitated from high, non -jurisdictional, stable ground. The project will meet
all relative requirements of Best Management Practices and Engineered Stormwater Control Structures as outlined through State and Local
Stomvmter Rules. All project construction activities initiated within jurisdictional waters of the U.S. will be carried to completion in an expeditious
manner to minimize the period of disturbance within the jurisdictional streams.
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 do not exceed 0.1 -acres of wetland or 150 -linear feet of stream
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:
There are no streams present within or in the immediate vicinity of the study area which require a buffer as per the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
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
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
W Local Government r State
Local Government Stormwater Programs
W Phase II r NSW r USMP r Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Concord
Comments:
The City of Concord requires that stormwmter meets the standards for NPDES Phase II MS4. The SCMs are required to treat the water quality volume generated by a 1 -inch 6 -hour
storm, and a channel protection volume generated by the 1 -yr 24-hour storm event. SCMs are also required to control the 10 -yr 24 -hr and 25 -yr 24 -hr storms while being able to pass
the 100 -yr 24 -hr storm. The West Cabarrus YMCA Phase II site is designed to accommodate these requirements by utilizing a two chamber underground sand filter system with
additional underground detention storage.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/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 (-- No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
f Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project consists of the a)pansion of an existing YMCA which will be constructed in one phase. No additional construction is anticipated.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor 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
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
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
51. 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?
Consultation with the USFWS Asheville Field Office and USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC). The items uploaded dated 09/05/19
were done to confirm that there were no new species listed for the area.
Consultation Documentation Upload
18-360_West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion Project Cabarrus Co.pdf 184.82KB
09-05-19_Updated NCNHP.pdf 1010.97KB
09-05-19_Updated Species List_ Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 319.89KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
C Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
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?*
NCSHPO Online GIS Mapper and research at Office of State Archaeology for sites within immediate vicinity of site
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
Cabarrus Cultural—resources -.pdf 173.56KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No

8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA Are
Impacts to jurisdictional features within the 100 -year floodplain from the proposed parking lot has been minimized to 0.1 -acres. Further, the proposed
project has been modified to remove a proposed crossing of Afton Run, including avoiding impacts to this portion of the 100 -year floodplain and
floodway.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Firm Map #3710560100K (effective 11/16/2018)
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
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:
Robin Maycock Perez
Signature
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Date
9/20/2019

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The Department of the Army NCDENR Division of Water Resources
US Army Corps of Engineers 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Wilmington District 1650 Mail Service Center
PO Box 1890 Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the undersigned, current property owner designate and authorize representatives of Timmons Group,
Inc., to act on my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request
supplemental information in support of applications, etc., from this day forward.
This the_ 7=]— day of QcTbM 2 , 20J2_.
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1, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the propertylproperties identified herein, do
authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S, Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to enter upon
the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-site investigations and issuing a
determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
Project Name: West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion, Project #: 40686 Location: Cabarrus County. NC
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12.43 ACRES KANNAPOLIS2019
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Impacts Table
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W etland (sq. ft)Stream (lf)Impact Conversion ImpactImpact ID
Legend
Project Study Limits - 12.4 Acres
DOLDOLLimits of Disturbance - 2.3 Acres
100 Year Floodplain
Culvert
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CULTURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND STUDY – WEST CABARRUS
YMCA, CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Timmons Group, Inc. is preparing a cultural resources background study for the proposed
expansion of the West Cabarrus YMCA. The project area consists of approximately 12.0 acres, located at
5325 Langford Avenue NW, in Concord, Pitt County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The project area is situated
within two adjacent parcels of land located at the southwest corner of Interstate 85 and the George W. Liles
Parkway. Afton Run creek is located to the west of the proposed project area, from north to south and then
turns westward.
A Timmons Group Secretary of the Interior qualified archaeologist conducted a review of the
cultural resources database at the North Carolina Office of State Archeology (OSA) on June 4, 2019. The
proposed project area of potential effects (APE) extended one mile from the project’s area of direct effects.
No previous archaeological surveys have included the APE and no archaeological sites have been
previously identified within the APE or within a one-mile radius of the project area. Aerial photographs
(NETR and Google Earth, accessed 6/9/2019) indicate that the project area north of Afton Run was under
cultivation prior to the construction of Interstate 85—sometime after 1965. The USGS Web Soil Survey
(accessed 06/9/2019) defines slightly more than 50 percent of soils in the APE as somewhat poorly drained
sandy loams that are frequently flooded by the adjacent creek. The remainder of the mapped soil units are
described as well drained loams. The current project area has never been surveyed for the presence of
cultural resources. Given the lack of previous cultural resources investigations, the possibility exists that
intact archaeological deposits could be present. As a result, the SHPO may choose to recommend further
archaeological studies within the APE as it is currently defined.
Based on a review of the NCHPOWEB Online Mapper no previously recorded historical resources
exist within the project area. There are two previously recorded historical sites within a one-mile radius of
the project area. Those sites, CA0341, and CA0528 are described as the Cannon House and the Poplar
Tent Presbyterian Manse, respectively. CA0528, the Poplar Tent Presbyterian Manse, had previously been
determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); however, both it and
CA0341, the Cannon House, have since been demolished and therefore the proposed site is not anticipated
to have an impact on aboveground historic resources.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

July 27, 2018

Mr. George Buchholz
Timmons Group
5410 Trinity Road, Suite 102
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

Dear Mr. Buchholz:

Subject: West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion Project; Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Log No. 4-2-18-360

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the information provided in your
correspondence dated June 22, 2018. We submit the following comments in accordance with the
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).

Project Description
According to the information provided, your client proposes to expand an existing development
on approximately 12.5 acres in Concord, North Carolina. The project site is surrounded by
commercial and residential developments, and is bordered by an interstate highway corridor.
According to the information provided, the site is composed of the existing commercial
development, recreational fields, a maintained sewerline easement, and early successional forest.
The site is bisected by Afton Run and at least one of its unnamed tributaries. The site occurs
within the Afton Run 100-year floodplain. Our records indicate the presence of approximately
1.5 acre of wetland onsite, south of Afton Run. Proposed impacts to streams and wetlands were
not detailed in your correspondence.

Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species
According to Service records, suitable summer roosting habitat may be present in the project
area for the federally threatened northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). However, the
final 4(d) rule (effective as of February 16, 2016), exempts incidental take of northern long-eared
bat associated with activities that occur greater than 0.25 miles from a known hibernation site,
and greater than 150 feet from a known, occupied maternity roost during the pup season (June 1
– July 31). Based on the information provided, the project (which may or may not require tree
clearing) would occur at a location where any incidental take that may result from associated
activities is exempt under the 4(d) rule. Although not required, we encourage you to avoid
any associated tree clearing activities during the maternity roosting season from May 15 –
August 15 if possible.
2

Your correspondence indicated that potential habitats exist onsite for the federally endangered
Schweintiz’s sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). However, Timmons group conducted onsite
biological surveys on June 13, 2018 and did not detect any federally protected species at that
time. Moreover, recent aerial imagery indicates that significant land clearing and disturbance
occurred throughout the site and we do not have any records of this species in the proposed
project vicinity.

We do believe that Afton Run and its unnamed tributaries provide suitable habitat for the
federally endangered Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata) and we have no records of this
species in the proposed project vicinity.

The Service does not have any concerns regarding federally protected species and we do not
require any additional information at this time. Please be aware that in accordance with the Act,
it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal agency or its designated representative to review
its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or programs that may affect
endangered or threatened species or their habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity
may adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or threatened, formal
consultation with this office must be initiated.

Service records indicate that Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis) occurs onsite in Afton Run. This
is a federal species of concern and is not currently afforded legal protection under the Act.
However, incorporating proactive conservation measures on behalf of this species may preclude
the need to list it in the future. Like most vulnerable aquatic species, this animal is sensitive to
perturbations in water quality and physical habitat conditions. Impacts from agricultural runoff,
and poor stormwater and erosion control measures are among the primary threats to this species.

We offer the following comments in the interest of protecting these federal species of concern
and other fish and wildlife resources:

Stormwater and Low-Impact Development
The Service is concerned about the proposed increase in impervious surface and stormwater-
mediated impacts to streams and wetlands. At 35- to 50-percent impervious surface, runoff
triples, and deep infiltration is decreased by 40 percent. Additionally, the adequate treatment of
storm water in development areas is essential for the protection of water quality and aquatic
habitat in developing landscapes.

Where detention ponds are used, storm-water outlets should drain through a vegetated area prior
to reaching any natural stream or wetland area. Detention structures should be designed to allow
for the slow discharge of stormwater, attenuating the potential adverse effects of stormwater
surges; thermal spikes; and sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges. Since the purpose of
stormwater control is to protect streams and wetlands, no stormwater control measures or
best management practices should be installed within any stream (perennial or
intermittent) or wetland. We recommend that retention ponds be located at least 750 feet from
small wetlands to minimize hydrologic disturbance and ecological function.

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We also recommend that consideration be given to the use of pervious materials (i.e., pervious
concrete, interlocking/open paving blocks, etc.) for the construction of roads, driveways,
sidewalks, etc. Pervious surfaces minimize changes to the hydrology of the watershed and can
be used to facilitate groundwater recharge. Pervious materials are also less likely to absorb and
store heat and allow the cooler soil below to cool the pavement. Additionally, pervious concrete
requires less maintenance and is less susceptible to freeze/thaw cracking due to large voids
within the concrete.

Erosion and Sediment Control
Measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before any ground-disturbing
activities occur. Instream work should occur under dry conditions utilizing a temporary
diversion/pump-around system. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing
native vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain riparian cover for fish and wildlife.
Disturbed areas should be revegetated with native grass and tree species as soon as the project is
completed. Ground disturbance should be limited to what will be stabilized quickly, preferably
by the end of the workday. Natural fiber matting (coir) should be used for erosion control as
synthetic netting can trap animals and persist in the environment beyond its intended
purpose.

The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Mr. Byron
Hamstead of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 225, if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-18-360.

Sincerely,

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Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper. Governor
00 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary
■■L■■ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE=S
IN won Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-10172
September 5, 2019
Morgan Gilbert
Timmons Group
5410 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
RE. West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion, 40686
Dear Morgan Gilbert:
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 indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
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 documented within the project area or 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.
Also please note that 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 an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is 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 rodney.butlerLncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES
121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC 27699
& OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion
Project No. 40686
September 5, 2019
NCNHDE-10172
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name lement Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observatio Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
i Date Rank =
Freshwater Fish8430 Etheostoma Collis Carolina Darter 1995-03-26 E 3-Medium --- Special G3 S3
Concern
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helr). Data query generated on September 5, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 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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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion
Project No. 40686
September 5, 2019
NCNHDE-10172
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Freshwater Fish8430 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter 1995-03-26 E 3 -Medium --- Special G3 S3
Concern
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Type
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Cabarrus County Open Space Cabarrus County. multiple local Local Government
government
NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helr). Data query generated on September 5, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 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:
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2019-SLI-0655
Event Code: 04EN1000-2019-E-01648
Project Name: West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion

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
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/Recommendations.html
Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant_survey.html
Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html
September 05, 2019
09/05/2019 Event Code: 04EN1000-2019-E-01648   2

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.gov/asheville/htmls/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.gov/endangered/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/eagles/). Wind energy projects should follow
the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) 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: http://
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www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
http://www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/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-0655
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Project Name:West Cabarrus YMCA Expansion
Project Type:FILL
Project Description:This project is an expansion of the West Cabarrus YMCA parking lot in
Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/35.41674336002826N80.67183397378815W
Counties:Cabarrus, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 3 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.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Threatened
Clams
NAME STATUS
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3534
Endangered
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Endangered
1
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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 Act .
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
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Breeds Sep 1 to
Jul 31
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 1
to Jul 31
1
2
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NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 1 to
Jul 31
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Sep 10
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds
elsewhere
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Aug 31
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 10km 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:
1.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.
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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 ()
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 ()
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.
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC Vulnerable
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Prothonotary
Warbler
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Rusty Blackbird
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-concern.php
▪Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
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▪Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
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
(BCC) 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 10km 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?
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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
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
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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
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.
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
▪PFO1A
FRESHWATER POND
▪PUBHh
RIVERINE
▪R4SBC
▪R5UBH