Report_NEPA_HAFE.pdf

Categorical Exclusion Form Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Jefferson County, GA, Washington County, MD

Project: NCR PMS WV(1) Date: May 4, 2015

Environmental Mitigation(s):

• Those areas, including High Street, Potomac Street, Hog Alley and Shenandoah Street, containing historic macadam and road surface features such as cobbles, stone pavers and absence of striping must be maintained. Park Archaeologist must be informed of any excavation work prior to construction.

Project description, including location:

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), is proposing to conduct pavement preservation and some pavement reconstruction throughout Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland. The work associated with this project in West Virginia would include mill and overlay and/or surface treatment to the following roads and their associated parking areas:

• High Street

• Shenandoah Street

• Shoreline Drive

• Hog Alley

• Whitman/Prospect Avenue

• Potomac Street

• Public Way

• Cavalier Heights Bus Loop

• Facility Maintenance Complex

• Morrell House

• Lancaster Street

• Brackett House

• Train Station

• Canal Overlook

• River Access

• Bus Maintenance Lot A

• Fillmore Street Parking A

• Lower Town Parking

• Cavalier Heights Parking

• Bolivar Heights Parking

• Bolivar Heights Bus Loop

• Grandview School Parking

• Church Street Parking

National Park Service Harpers Ferry National Historical Park U.S. Department of the Interior Date: 01/28/2015

Categorical Exclusion Form

Project: HAFE Park Pavement Preservation PEPC Project Number: 56589 Project Description:

The National Capital Region (NCR) of the National Park Service (NPS) is sponsoring a pavement maintenance program funded and managed by the Eastern Federal Lands and Highway Division of the Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP), located in Sterling, Virginia. According to the program schedule, Harpers Ferry NHP (HAFE) and Monocacy NBP will share a $1,000,000.00 budget to reseal designated pavement areas in each park which service vehicle traffic.

SCOPE OF WORK AREAS (no total square yardage) in HAFE Park for this project construction funded during 2016 will be as follows: High Street Shenandoah Street Shoreline Drive Hog Alley Whitman/Prospect Avenue Potomac Street Public Way Cavalier Heights Bus Loop Facility Maintenance Complex Morrell House Brackett House Train Station Canal Overlook River Access Bus Maintenance Maintenance Lot A Access Maryland Heights Parking A,B,C Morrell House Fillmore Street Parking A Lower Town Parking Cavalier Heights Parking Bolivar Heights Parking Bolivar Heights Bus Loop Grandview School Parking Church Street Parking

The work will include either %" thin asphalt overlay or slurry seal. The project will widen the Morrell House parking space by about 2 feet. The FIELD TRIP REPORT from the A&E, dated December 4, 2014, can be attached to the PEPC. The project should be funded for construction during FY2016.

Project Locations:

Location County: Jefferson State: WV District: 2 Section:

Geo. Marker: Other:

Mitigation(s):

• Those areas, including High Street, Potomac Street, Hog Alley and Shenandoah Street, containing historic macadam and road surface features such as cobbles, stone pavers and absence of striping must be maintained. Park Archaeologist must be informed of any excavation work prior to construction.

Describe the category used to exclude action from further NEPA analysis and indicate the number of the category (see Section 3-4 of DO-12):

C.9 Repair, resurfacing, striping, installation of traffic control devices, repair/replacement of guardrails, etc., on existing roads.

Explanation:

Categorical Exclusion Form - HAFE Park Pavement Preservation - PEPC ID: 56589

On the basis of the environmental impact information in the statutory compliance file, with which I am familiar, I am categorically excluding the described project from further NEPA analysis. No exceptional circumstances (e.g. all boxes in the ESF are marked "no") or conditions in Section 3-6 apply, and the action is fully described in Section 3-4 of DO-12.

Superintendent: Date:

Categorical Exclusion Form - HAFE Park Pavement Preservation - PEPC ID: 56589

National Park Service Harpers Ferry National Historical Park U.S. Department of the Interior Date: 01/28/2015

ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING FORM (ESF)

DO-12 APPENDIX 1

Date Form Initiated: 01/28/2015

Updated May 2007 - per 2004 Departmental Manual revisions and proposed Director's Order 12 changes

A. PROJECT INFORMATION

Park Name: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Project Title: HAFE Park Pavement Preservation PEPC Project Number: 56589 PMIS Number:

Project Type: Cyclic Maintenance (CYC) Project Location:

County, State: Jefferson, West Virginia District, Section: 2, Project Leader: Dennis Ebersole Administrative Record Location: Museum Management Administrative Record Contact: Michael Hosking Notes:

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The National Capital Region (NCR) of the National Park Service (NPS) is sponsoring a pavement maintenance program funded and managed by the Eastern Federal Lands and Highway Division of the Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP), located in Sterling, Virginia. According to the program schedule, Harpers Ferry NHP (HAFE) and Monocacy NBP will share a $1,000,000.00 budget to reseal designated pavement areas in each park which service vehicle traffic.

SCOPE OF WORK AREAS (no total square yardage) in HAFE Park for this project construction funded during 2016 will be as follows: High Street Shenandoah Street Shoreline Drive Hog Alley Whitman/Prospect Avenue Potomac Street Public Way Cavalier Heights Bus Loop Facility Maintenance Complex Morrell House Brackett House Train Station Canal Overlook River Access Bus Maintenance Maintenance Lot A Access Maryland Heights Parking A,B,C Morrell House Fillmore Street Parking A Lower Town Parking Cavalier Heights Parking Bolivar Heights Parking Bolivar Heights Bus Loop Grandview School Parking Church Street Parking

The work will include either %" thin asphalt overlay or slurry seal. The project will widen the Morrell House parking space by about 2 feet. The FIELD TRIP REPORT from the A&E, dated December 4, 2014, can be attached to the PEPC. The project should be funded for construction during FY2016.

Environmental Screening Form (ESF) - HAFE Park Pavement Preservation - PEPC ID: 56589

Target compliance completion date:

Projected advertisement/Day labor start:

Construction start date:

Is project a hot topic (controversial or sensitive issues that should be brought to attention of Regional Director)?

C. RESOURCE EFFECTS TO CONSIDER:

Identify potential effects to the following physical, natural, or cultural resources

1. Geologic resources - soils, bedrock, stream beds, etc.

2. From geohazards

3. Air quality

4. Soundscapes

5. Water quality or quantity

6. Streamflow characteristics

7. Marine or estuarine resources

8. Floodplains or wetlands

9. Land use, including occupancy, income, values, ownership, type of use

10. Rare or unusual vegetation - old growth timber, riparian, alpine

11. Species of special concern (plant or animal; state or federal listed or proposed for listing) or their habitat

No Effect

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Negligible Effects

Minor Effects

Minor

Exceeds Minor Effects

Data Needed to Determine/Notes area near Morrell parking lot where two feet is being added

12. Unique ecosystems, biosphere reserves, World Heritage Sites

13. Unique or important wildlife or wildlife habitat

14. Unique or important fish or fish habitat

15. Introduce or promote non-native species (plant or animal)

16. Recreation resources, including supply, demand, visitation, activities, etc.

17. Visitor experience, aesthetic resources

18. Archeological resources

19.

Prehistoric/historic structure

20. Cultural landscapes

21. Ethnographic resources

22. Museum collections (objects, specimens, and archival and manuscript collections)

23. Socioeconomics, including employment, occupation, income changes, tax base, No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No if they do any excavating or try to change the cobblestone. There is a mitigation to this project by the archeologist infrastructure

24. Minority and low income populations, ethnography, size, migration patterns, etc.

25. Energy resources

26. Other agency or tribal land use plans or policies

27. Resource, including energy, conservation potential, sustainability

28. Urban quality, gateway communities, etc.

29. Long-term management of resources or land/resource productivity

30. Other important environment resources (e.g.

geothermal, paleontological resources)?

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

D. MANDATORY CRITERIA

Mandatory Criteria: If implemented, would the proposal:

A. Have significant impacts on public health or safety?

B. Have significant impacts on such natural resources and unique geographic characteristics as historic or cultural resources; park, recreation, or refuge lands; wilderness areas; wild or scenic rivers; national natural landmarks; sole or principal drinking water aquifers;

prime farmlands; wetlands (Executive Order 11990); floodplains (Executive Order 11988); national monuments;

Yes No

N

N

N/A Comment or Data Needed to Determine migratory birds; and other ecologically significant or critical areas?

C. Have highly controversial environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources (NEPA section 102(2)(E))?

D. Have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve unique or unknown environmental risks?

E. Establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with potentially significant environmental effects?

F. Have a direct relationship to other actions with individually insignificant, but cumulatively significant, environmental effects?

G. Have significant impacts on properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, as determined by either the bureau or office?

H. Have significant impacts on species listed or proposed to be listed on the List of Endangered or Threatened Species, or have significant impacts on designated Critical Habitat for these species?

I. Violate a federal law, or a state, local, or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the environment?

J. Have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations (Executive Order 12898)?

K. Limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites on federal lands by Indian religious practitioners or significantly adversely affect the physical integrity of such sacred sites (Executive Order 13007)?

L. Contribute to the introduction, continued existence, or spread of

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area or actions that may promote the introduction, growth, or expansion of the range of such species (Federal Noxious Weed Control Act and Executive Order 13112)?

For the purpose of interpreting these procedures within the NPS, any action that has the potential to violate the NFS Organic Act by impairing park resources or values would constitute an action that triggers the DOI exception for actions that threaten to violate a federal law for protection of the environment.

E. OTHER INFORMATION

1. Are personnel preparing this form familiar with the site? Yes

1.A. Did personnel conduct a site visit? No

2. Is the project in an approved plan such as a General Management Plan or an Implementation Plan with an accompanying NEPA document? No

3. Are there any interested or affected agencies or parties? No

4. Has consultation with all affected agencies or tribes been completed? Yes

5. Are there any connected, cumulative, or similar actions as part of the proposed action?

(e.g., other development projects in area or identified in GMP, adequate/available utilities to accomplish project) No

F. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATE NEPA PATHWAY

First, always check DO-12, section 3.2, "Process to Follow" in determining whether the action is categorically excluded from additional NEPA analyses. Other sections within DO-12, including sections 2.9 and 2.10; 3.5; 4.5(G)(4) and (G)(5), and 5.4(F), should also be consulted in determining the appropriate NEPA pathway. Complete the following tasks: conduct a site visit or ensure that staff is familiar with the site's specifics; consult with affected agencies, and/or tribes; and interested public and complete this environmental screening form.

If your action is described in DO-12 section 3.3, "CEs for Which No Formal Documentation is Necessary," follow the instructions indicated in that section.

If your action is not described in DO-12, section 3.3, and IS described is section 3.4, AND you checked YES or identified "data needed to determine" impacts in any block in section D (Mandatory Criteria), this is an indication that there is potential for significant impacts to the human environment, therefore, you must prepare an EA or EIS or supply missing information to determine context, duration, and intensity of impacts.

If your action is described in section 3.4 and NO is checked for all boxes in section D (Mandatory Criteria), AND there are either no effects or all of the potential effects identified in section C (Resource Effects to Consider) are no more than minor intensity, usually there is no potential for significant impacts and an EA or EIS is not required. If, however, during internal scoping and further investigation, resource effects still remain unknown, or are at the minor to moderate level of intensity, and the potential for significant impacts may be likely, an EA or EIS is required.

In all cases, data collected to determine the appropriate NEPA pathway must be included in the administrative record.

G. INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM SIGNATORIES

All interdisciplinary team members sign as directed or deemed necessary by the Superintendent By signing this form, you affirm the following: you have either completed a site visit or are familiar with the specifics of the site; you have consulted with affected agencies and tribes; and you, to the best of your knowledge, have answered the questions posed in the checklist correctly.

H. SUPERVISORY SIGNATORY

Field of Expertise Project Leader

Field of Expertise Historical Architect Archeologist Curator Landscape Architect NEPA Specialist NHPA Specialist

Dennis Ebersole

Technical Specialist Peter Dessauer Darlene Hassler Godwin Michael Hosking Steve Lowe Dale Nisbet Mia Parsons

Based on the environmental impact information contained in the statutory compliance file and in this environmental screening form, environmental documentation for this stage of the subject project is complete.

Recommended:

Compliance Specialist:

NEPA

Dale Nisbet

NHPA

Mia Parsons

Approved:

Superintendent:

Date:

Date: S

Date:

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Project Description

NAME

My project

PROJECT CODE

HXNIK-WTOIB-DATH7-5FNYG-RBWU2I

LOCATION

Jefferson County, West Virginia

DESCRIPTION

No description provided

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact Information Species in this report are managed by:

West Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 694 Beverly Pike Elkins, WV 26241-9475

(304) 636-6586 http://localhost/project/HXNIKWTOIBDATH75FNYGRBWU2I

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Threatened

Endangered

Endangered Species Proposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species that are managed by the and should be considered as part of an effect analysisEndangered Species Program for this project.

Mammals Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000

Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE

Critical Habitats Potential effects to critical habitat(s) within the project area must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.

There is no critical habitat within this project area http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE

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Migratory Birds Birds are protected by the and the Bald and Golden EagleMigratory Bird Treaty Act Protection Act.

Any activity which results in the of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unlesstake authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( ). There are no provisions for1 allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

You are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations for the protection of birds as part of this project. This involves analyzing potential impacts and implementing appropriate conservation measures for all project activities.

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI

Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JY

Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0NE

Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4

Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IN

Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY

Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacilla

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ND

Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JQ

Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0K4 http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtintro.html https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JY https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0NE https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IN https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ND https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JQ https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0K4

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Bird of conservation concern

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Bird of conservation concern Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HR

Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JI

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IB

Worm Eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorum

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0II

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FR https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HR https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JI https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IB https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0II https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FR

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Refuges Any activity proposed on lands must undergo a 'CompatibilityNational Wildlife Refuge Determination' conducted by the Refuge. If your project overlaps or otherwise impacts a Refuge, please contact that Refuge to discuss the authorization process.

There are no refuges within this project area http://www.fws.gov/refuges/

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Wetlands Impacts to and other aquatic habitats from your project may be subject toNWI wetlands regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

Project proponents should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their project with the Regulatory Program of the appropriate .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District

DATA LIMITATIONS

The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands.

These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.

Wetland data is unavailable at this time.

http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/ http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits.aspx

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Project Description

NAME

My project

PROJECT CODE

YIZNH-BAYGV-A7LM6-2XWXW-D6EJFQ

LOCATION

Washington County, Maryland

DESCRIPTION

No description provided

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact Information Species in this report are managed by:

Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office 177 Admiral Cochrane Drive Annapolis, MD 21401-7307

(410) 573-4599 http://localhost/project/YIZNHBAYGVA7LM62XWXWD6EJFQ

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Threatened

Endangered

Endangered Species Proposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species that are managed by the and should be considered as part of an effect analysisEndangered Species Program for this project.

Mammals Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000

Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE

Critical Habitats Potential effects to critical habitat(s) within the project area must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.

There is no critical habitat within this project area http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE

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Bird of conservation concern

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Migratory Birds Birds are protected by the and the Bald and Golden EagleMigratory Bird Treaty Act Protection Act.

Any activity which results in the of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unlesstake authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( ). There are no provisions for1 allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

You are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations for the protection of birds as part of this project. This involves analyzing potential impacts and implementing appropriate conservation measures for all project activities.

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI

Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JY

Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0NE

Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4

Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IN

Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY

Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacilla

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ND

Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JQ

Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0K4 http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtintro.html https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JY https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0NE https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4 https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IN https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ND https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JQ https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0K4

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Bird of conservation concern

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Bird of conservation concern Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HR

Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JI

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus

Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IB

Worm Eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorum

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0II

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius

Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FR https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HR https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JI https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0IB https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0II https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FR

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Refuges Any activity proposed on lands must undergo a 'CompatibilityNational Wildlife Refuge Determination' conducted by the Refuge. If your project overlaps or otherwise impacts a Refuge, please contact that Refuge to discuss the authorization process.

Refuge data is unavailable at this time.

http://www.fws.gov/refuges/

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Wetlands Impacts to and other aquatic habitats from your project may be subject toNWI wetlands regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

Project proponents should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their project with the Regulatory Program of the appropriate .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District

DATA LIMITATIONS

The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands.

These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.

There are no wetlands identified in this project area http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/ http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits.aspx