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| Site: | Fermi  (NPF-043) |
| Issue date: | 10/16/2013 |
| From: | Heslinga J, Kogge S Cardno JFNew |
| To: | DTE Electric Company, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Document Information Prepared for DTE Energy Project Name Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment for DTE Energy Fermi 2 Project Number Cardno JFNew File No. # 1308035.00 Project Manager Mr. Stu Kogge, PWS Authored by Messrs. Stu Kogge and Justin Heslinga Date October 16, 2013 Prepared for:
DTE Energy DTE Energy H-135 Warren Service Center 7940 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48210 Prepared by:
Cardna JFNew Cardno JFNew 11181 Marwill Avenue West Olive, Michigan, 49460 October 16, 2013 Cardno JFNew i
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ii Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Table of Contents 1
Executive Sum m ary.........................................................................................................
1 2
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1 3
M ethodology.....................................................................................................................2 3.1 Literature Review........................................................................................................... 2 3.1.1 P la nts............................................................................................................ 2 3.1.2 A n im a ls............................................................................................................ 9 3.2 H a b ita t A re a s....................................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Plant Surveys..............................................................................................................
9 3.4 A n im a l S u rv e y s..................................................................................................................
1 0 3.4.1 Frog and Toad Surveys..................................................................................... 11 3.4.2 Freshwater Mussels....................................................................................... 11 4
Results............................................................................................................................ 12 4.1 Literature Review........................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1 P la n ts..........................................................................................................
12 4.1.2 A n im a ls.........................................................................................................
. 12 4.2 P la n t S u rv e y s....................................................................................................................
14 4.2.1 T ra n s e cts...........................................................................................................
14 4.2.2 Meander Searches.............................................................................................14 4.3 A n im a l S u rve ys.................................................................................................................. 16 4.3.1 Transects and Sample Points............................................................................ 16 4.3.2 Habitat Areas................................................................................................
17 4.3.3 Frog and Toad Surveys..................................................................................
18 4.3.4 Freshwater Mussels....................................................................................... 18 5
State of Michigan Protection for Threatened and Endangered Species.....................18 6
Discussion and Sum m ary..............................................................................................19 6.1 State-listed Plant Species.................................................................................................
19 6.2 State-listed Animal Species...............................................................................................19 7
Literature Cited and Reference M aterials.................................................................. 21 September 20, 2013 Cardno JFNew Table of Contents iii
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Appendices Appendix A Agency Correspondence Appendix B Optimal Survey Periods Appendix C Site Photographs Appendix D Plants Observed Within Habitat Areas Appendix E Plants Observed Within Transects Appendix F Animals Observed Within Habitat Areas Appendix G Animals Observed Within Transects Appendix H Animals Observed Within Sample Points Tables Table 1 Plant Species Included in Literature Review Table 2 Animal Species Included in Literature Review Table 3 Floristic Quality Index Values and Species Richness of Habitat Areas Table 4 Species Observed During Frog and Toad Surveys Figures Figure 1 Site Location Map Figure 2 Assessment Area Map Figure 3 Habitat Areas Map (Black and Veatch 2009)
Figure 4 Habitat Areas Map (Cardno JFNew 2013)
Figure 5 Plant Transects Map Figure 6 T&E Plant Species Observed Figure 7 Animal Transects, Survey Points, and Frog & Toad Survey Sites Figure 8 T&E Animal Species Observed Figure 9 T&E Plant and Animal Species Observed iv Table of Contents Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 1
Executive Summary Cardno JFNew conducted a supplemental threatened and endangered (T&E) animal and plant survey of the Detroit Edison (DTE) Energy Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant in Newport, Michigan. Prior to the field surveys, a literature review was conducted in order to identify the habitats, geographical ranges, ecology, and optimal survey times for plant and animal species previously indentified to occur or potentially occur on the subject property. The literature review resulted in 5 plant species and 14 animal species being the primary focus of the T&E field surveys based on past records of their occurrence on or near the subject property, and/or the availability of optimal habitat within the subject property. The field surveys were conducted with a cognizance of all potential T&E species that may occur on the subject property.
The field surveys, which were conducted in July and August, 2013, included meander searches of habitat areas and surveys of previously established sample points and transects that had been utilized during a previous T&E species survey effort. Additionally, frog and toad surveys were conducted at several locations throughout the subject property.
Three state-listed plant species were observed during the course of the survey: American lotus (Nelumbo lutea, threatened [T]), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, extirpated [X]), and purple sand grass (Triplasis purpurea, special concern [SC]). Of these, only the American lotus is protected under Part 365 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), of Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended. The purple coneflower represents a planted population, and purple sand grass is a special concern species, neither of which are regulated under Part 365 of NREPA.
Six state-listed animal species were observed during the course of the survey: eastern fox snake (Elaphe gloydi, T), Caspian tern (Sterna caspia, T), marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris, SC), black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax, SC), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus, SC), and eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina, SC). Of these, eastern fox snake and Caspian tern are protected under Part 365 of the NREPA, of Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended. The remaining species are special concern species which are not regulated under part 365 of NREPA. No federally-listed plant or animal species were observed during the course of the survey.
It is the professional opinion of Cardno JFNew that none of the observed T&E animal species or their habitats will be adversely impacted by the activities associated with the re-licensing of Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant.
2 Introduction DTE Energy (DTE) contracted with Cardno JFNew to conduct threatened and endangered (T&E) animal and plant surveys of property associated with the re-licensing of Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant (i.e., the subject property). The subject property is located north of the City of Monroe in Newport, Michigan in Monroe County, Michigan (Figure 1).
The survey work was conducted primarily to supplement previous surveys and to confirm the absence or presence of T&E plant and animal species that have been reported to occur or potentially occur on the subject property.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 3
Methodology The methodology for surveying and assessing the subject property for T&E species was developed based on recent reports prepared for DTE by Black and Veatch (2009a, 2009b), information provided by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) for state-listed animal and plant species that may be associated with the subject property (Appendix A), and a literature review of animal and plant species that had been reported previously.
The Black and Veatch (2009a and 2009b) surveys identified and mapped habitat types across the property and also established survey points and transects for documenting the presence of animals and plants on the site. In addition, meander searches were conducted within the various habitat community types. The Black and Veatch (2009a and 2009b) reports, in conjunction with information from state and federal agencies, produced a list of animal and plant species that may be present on the site either permanently or at certain times of the year.
In July 2013, DTE requested from Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) a list of animal and plant species that may occur on the subject property. MNFI provided a response indicating that nine legally protected species (two plant and seven animal species) and five special concern species (one plant and four animal species) may occur on the site. A copy of that letter and the list of species are provided in Appendix A.
3.1 Literature Review The assessment area was initially identified as the entire Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant property (Figure 2). Prior to conducting field surveys, a literature review was conducted in order to focus the surveys on habitats likely to contain T&E species and on species likely to occur within those habitats. The literature review focused on obtaining relevant information including habitat, geographic range, and optimal survey time for each species that had been previously identified to occur or potentially occur on or near the subject property. To conduct the literature review, Cardno JFNew reviewed relevant peer-reviewed literature and/or standard reference resources for each of the plant and animal species.
3.1.1 Plants Collectively, 14 species of plants were previously identified to occur or potentially occur on or near the subject property (Table 1).
2 Methodology Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Table 1. Plant Species Included In Literature Review Amria lotu Neu American lotus Nelubo lutea T
None Localized in southeast Great Lakes coastal Random MNFI 2007 Yes Yes Previously known to High Michigan wetlands.
meander occur onsite.
search in appropriate habitat.
Wild chives Allium T
None Known only from the Alvar grasslands, Random MNFI 2007 No No This is almost Low schoenoprasum U.P.
and cool, moist meander certainly A.
var. sibiricum bedrock crevices on search in schoenoprasum var.
the Lake Superior appropriate schoenprasum, the shore.
habitat.
common garden chives.
Side-Oats Bouteloua E
None Localized in southern Oak barrens and Random MNFI 2007 No No Likely included in Low grama grass curtipendula Michigan.
hillside prairies.
meander prairie seed mix and search in thus does not appropriate represent a remnant habitat.
population.
Purple Echinacea X
None Historical populations Prairies. All Random MNFI 2007 No No Likely included in Low for coneflower purpurea known from several currently known meander prairie seed mix and native counties in southern populations of this search in thus does not populations; Michigan.
species in Michigan appropriate represent a remnant High in are introduced. The habitat.
population.
planted last undisputed wild areas populations have not been observed since the late 1800s.
Trailing wild Strophostyles SC None Southwestern and Sandy soils, thickets Random MNFI 2007 Yes Yes Moderate bean helvula southeastern portions on disturbed meander of the state ground, roadsides, search in ditch banks, appropriate beaches, and dunes habitat.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Fleabane Erigeron sp.
None None Erigeron acris and E. acris occurs in Random MNFI 2007 No No Several non-Low Erigeron hyssopifolius, rocky areas, meander protected Erigeron Michigan's only two clearings in paper search in species occur in the listed Erigeron species, birch woods, and appropriate area. It is unlikely occur only in the U.P.
sandy shaded habitat.
that either of the banks. E.
protected species hyssopifolius occurs occur on the subject in fens and cedar property.
swamps.
Bedstraw Galium sp.
None None Galium kamtschaticum, Galium Random MNFI 2007 No No Several non-Low Michigan's only listed kamtschaticum meander protected Galium Galium species, is occurs in cold pools search in species occur in the known only from and springs in appropriate area. It is unlikely Chippewa county in the northern hardwood habitat.
that Galium U.P.
forests with gently kamtschaticum sloping topography.
occurs on the subject property.
False boneset Kuhnia SC None Known populations are Occurs in sandy Random MNFI 2007 No No Low eupatorioides known mainly from fields, prairies, and meander southwest Michigan.
oak savanna search in However, much of the remnants.
appropriate state has not been habitat.
thoroughly surveyed for this species, so its range may extend into other areas of the state.
Bugleweed Lycopus T
None Localized in southern Floodplain forests.
Random Penskar No Yes Moderate (Virginia virginicus Michigan.
meander 2010 Water-search in horehound appropriate habitat.
Red mulberry Morus rubra T
None Southern Michigan.
Forested floodplains Random Penskar No Yes Moderate and wet-mesic meander 2009 swamps in riparian search in areas.
appropriate habitat.
4 Methodology Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Wild Sweet Phlox maculata T
None Rare in southwest Prairie fens, wet Random MNFI 2007 Yes No Reported to have Low for William Michigan.
- meadows, meander been planted in a native bottomlands, search in wildflower garden populations; streambanks, and appropriate onsite and thus does High in ditches.
habitat.
not represent a planted remnant population areas (WHC 2000).
Rosepink Sabatia T
None Localized primarily in Moist sandy shores, Random Penskar No No Low angularis southwest Michigan.
depressions in meander and Crispin dunes, and lake search in 2009 edges.
appropriate habitat.
Arrowhead Sagittaria sp.
None None Sagittaria Inundated mud flats Random MNFI 2007 Yes Yes Several non-High montevidensis, the only and banks, lagoons, meander protected Sagittaria listed Sagittaria and coastal search in species also occur in species in Michigan, is wetlands.
appropriate the area; fruits and known only from habitat.
flowers are often Monroe and Wayne necessary for counties.
positive identification.
Dropseed Sporobolus E
None Known only from Sandy openings in Random MNFI 2007 No No Low clandestinus (S.
Allegan County in West remnant oak meander asper)
barrens.
search in appropriate habitat.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Table 2. Animal Species Included in Literature Review r
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'+C4 Bald eagle Haliaeetus SC None Alaska, Canada, and Aquatic habitats, Visual surveys in Gehring Yes Yes Known to High leucocephalus northern U.S.
particularly those appropriate habitat.
2006 nest onsite.
with tall trees or other perches Black-Nycticorax SC None Worldwide. Breeding Extremely variable; Visual surveys for Monfils Yes Yes Moderate crowned nycticorax populations in wetland habitats of nesting colonies in 2004 Night Heron Michigan are localized all types. Colonial appropriate habitat.
in several counties, nesters.
including Monroe county. Winters in Texas, Mexico, and Central America Blanchard's Acris crepitans T
None Central North Open edges of Nightime auditory Lee et al.
Yes Yes Moderate Cricket Frog blanchardi America, including ponds, lakes, slow-surveys in appropriate 2000 southern Michigan.
moving rivers, and habitat. Optimal other water bodies conditions are high with quiet water.
humidity or light rain, with nighttime temperatures above 60 degrees F.
Blanding's Emydoidea SC None Throughout North Clean, shallow Visual surveys of Lee 1999 Yes Yes High Turtle blandingii America. Relatively water with basking turtles, common in southern abundant aquatic particularly during Michigan.
vegetation and breeding time.
muddy bottoms.
Also found in adjacent upland areas.
Caspian Tern Sterna caspia T
None Worldwide. Nests in Open sandy or Visual survey of Hyde 1996 No No Possibly an Low coastal areas of pebble beaches, appropriate islands and occasional Northern Lower often on islands in beaches.
migrant Michigan and the U.P.
large water bodies.
stopover.
Winters in Southern U.S. and Central America.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Common Gallinula T
None Nests in several Emergent marshes Visual and auditory MNFI 2007 Yes Yes Moderate Moorhen chloropus counties throughout and lakes and survey of edges of open the state including in ponds with water areas in marshes.
southeast Michigan.
emergent or grassy Winters in southern vegetation.
U.S. and Central America.
Common Sterna hirundo T
None Throughout North Sparsely vegetated Visual survey of suitable Hyde 1997 No Yes Known to Moderate Tern America. Nests in sand and gravel nesting areas. Adults nest in coastal areas in beaches, often on observed carrying food nearby eastern and northern islands and in their bills may be areas.
Michgan. Winters in peninsulas.
returning to feed young Central and South in nest.
America.
Dickcissel Spiza SC None Throughout central Large, open Visual and auditory MNFI 2007 No Yes Reported Moderate americana North America, and
- prairies, survey of appropriate in adjacent occasional in grasslands, habitats.
fields in southern Michigan.
pastures, hayfields, 2009.
Winters in Central and old fields, and South America.
savannas.
Eastern Fox Pantherophis T
None Great Lakes Basin.
Emergent wetlands Visual survey of Lee 2000 Yes Yes Known to High Snake gloydi Local in eastern along Great Lakes appropriate habitat.
occur Michigan.
shorelines.
onsite.
Marsh Wren Cistothorus SC None Throughout North Deepwater cattail Visual and auditory Monfils Yes Yes High palustris America. Breeds in and bulrush survey of appropriate 2006 appropriate habitat marshes.
habitats, scanning the throughout southern tops of emergent Michigan. Winters in vegetation for singing southern U.S. and males Mexico.
Merlin Falco T
None Boreal forests of Spruce forests near Call playback surveys Cuthrell No No Low columbarius North America, bogs or open water during breeding season.
2002 including in northern in boreal forests.
Michigan. Winters in Gulf of Mexico and South America.
Northern Circus cyaneus SC None Throughout North Variety of habitats, Visual surveys of Currier 2001 Yes Yes Moderate Harrier America, including but especially large appropriate habitats.
parts of Michigan.
wet meadows and Observations of males Winters in Southern grasslands with tall, passing food to females U.S. and Central dense vegetation.
may indicate an active America.
nest.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Osprey Pandion SC None Worldwide. In Large snags or Visual surveys of Gibson Yes No Moderate haliaetus Michigan, breeding dead-topped trees appropriate nesting 2007 occurs primarily in the near open water.
habitat.
northern part of the state. Winters in southern U.S. to South America Peregrine Falco E
None Worldwide. Breeding Tall cliffs or artificial Visual surveys during Monfils Yes Yes Moderate Falcon peregrinus populations in structures such as breeding periods.
2007 Michigan are localized bridges, buildings, in several counties, and towers.
including in southeast Michigan Piping Plover Charadrius E
E Localized breeding Sandy, sparsely-Visual surveys of nesting Hyde 1999 No No Possibly an Low melodus areas throughout vegetated Great areas.
occasional North America.
Lakes beaches.
migrant Winters in southern stopover.
U.S. and Caribbean.
Queen Snake Regina SC None Eastern North Edges of clear, Visual survey of suitable MDNR Yes Yes Moderate septemvitta America. Local in shallow streams, habitat, especially of
- 2013, southern Michigan.
canals, and ponds, shrubs overhanging the NatureServe wherever crayfish water.
2012 are abundant.
Yellow-Dendroica T
None Throughout central Floodplain forests, Auditory surveys of Gehring No No Possibly an Low Throated dominica North America, particularly those appropriate habitat.
2006 occasional Warbler including in southwest having sycamore migrant Michigan. Winters in trees (Platanus stopover.
Southern U.S. and occidentalis)
Central America Barn Owl Tyto alba E
None Worldwide.
Variety of habitats, Auditory surveys of MNFI 2007 Yes Yes Moderate Throughout the south especially those appropriate habitat.
and central portions of with large dead the U.S., barely trees for nesting.
entering Michigan.
- For birds, habitat refers to nesting habitat only.
t For birds, the potential for occurrence refers to the potential for nesting only, and does not incorporate foraging, migratory stopover, or other potential habitat uses.
8 Methodology Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Information on habitat, geographic range, ecology, and optimal survey time for each species was obtained for each species in Table 1. This information was used to identify species most likely to occur on the subject property, and on habitats most likely to contain T&E species. It was also used to conduct the plant surveys during appropriate time periods for identifying each species.
3.1.2 Animals Collectively, 25 species of animals were previously identified to occur or potentially occur on or near the subject property. These include 18 terrestrial and avian species and seven freshwater mussel species. A list of the terrestrial and avian species is provided in Table 2. The freshwater mussel species are addressed in section 4.2.1 of this report.
Information on habitat, geographic range, ecology, and optimal survey time for each species was obtained for each species in Table 2. This information was used to identify species most likely to occur on the subject property, and on habitats most likely to contain T&E species. It was also used to conduct the animal surveys during appropriate time periods for identifying each species.
3.2 Habitat Areas Black and Veatch (2009a and 2009b) identified and mapped the habitat types on the subject property and used a classification system acceptable to the reviewing agencies (Figure 3). As a result of the literature review, some of the habitat areas shown in Figure 3 were excluded from the focused surveys due to lack of suitable habitat for T&E species. Excluded habitats included developed areas, which include parking lots, roads, and buildings, and some of the shrubland areas, which are mostly highly disturbed early-successional habitats that have little capacity to support T&E species.
In order to maintain consistency with past survey efforts, Cardno JFNew largely utilized the habitat area boundaries established in previous reports (i.e., Figure 3) when conducting the field surveys. However, successional changes to these habitat areas have occurred since the previous studies were conducted, including the advance of invasive species such as common reed or phragmites (Phragmites australis) and the succession of some emergent wetlands to shrubland. Also, land management practices such as mowing may have led to changes in certain habitat areas (e.g., Habitat Area N) since the previous studies were conducted. These changes necessitated the alteration of some of the habitat area boundaries to reflect current site conditions. Figure 4, which shows the 23 habitat areas surveyed by Cardno JFNew, reflects the minor changes made to the habitat areas shown in Figure 3. The habitat areas in Figure 4 were surveyed because they contained previously-recorded occurrences of T&E species, contained habitat suitable for T&E species, or were incidentally assessed while surveying adjacent habitat areas.
3.3 Plant Surveys The primary purpose of the plant survey was to confirm the presence and locations of the five T&E plant species identified in the literature review to have a moderate or high potential to occur on the site (see section 4.1.1). The survey was also conducted to confirm the identification of species previously reported only to the genus level, particularly for genera that contain T&E species.
The literature review identified that mid-June to early July and late July to mid-August could be used as optimal survey times for most of the T&E plant species that potentially occur on the subject site. The surveys occurred outside the optimal survey period for two plant species, dropseed (Sporobolus clandestinus [S. aspera]) and Virginia water-horehound (Lycopus virginicus). However, dropseed was considered to have a low potential for occurrence on the subject property and can be identified to the genus level outside the optimal survey period by vegetative characters including narrow, inrolled leaves and a densely clumped growth form. Virginia water-horehound can also be distinguished from the similar-looking northern bugle weed (Lycopus uniflorus) outside of the optimal survey period by vegetative characters, primarily the presence of wide, reddish-tinged leaves and the lack of a tuberous base.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 On July 2, 3, 5, and 31, and on August 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, Cardno JFNew biologists walked the premises with the specific intent of identifying T&E species, focusing on habitats that were most likely to contain T&E species based on the literature review and professional judgment. Meander searches were conducted in each of the Habitat Areas A-W (Figure 4), and all plants encountered were identified to species. Due to the difficulty of surveying Habitat Areas H and V on foot, those areas were surveyed from a kayak. Plants unable to be identified in the field were photographed and/or collected for later identification.
The survey also included identifying all plant species occurring on each of the 15 plant transects established during the Black and Veatch (2009b) survey (Figure 5). The transects were located with a GPS unit and/or by the semi-permanent PVC markers in the field. Each transect was walked and all plant species occurring within a five-foot buffer of the transect were identified and recorded. Representative photographs of the plant transects and habitat areas are provided in Appendix C.
The locations of any T&E plant species encountered during the meander or transect surveys were recorded with a Trimble GeoXH GPS unit, capable of sub-meter accuracy, and were documented with representative photographs as well as detailed notes on location and habitat.
Conducting both transect and meander surveys throughout each of the habitat areas resulted in the compilation of comprehensive plant lists for each area. These plant lists were used to determine floristic quality index (FQI) values for each of the habitat areas according to the methods outlined in Herman et al.
(2001). A Floristic Quality Index (FQI) value is a measure of vegetative diversity based on the coefficient of conservatism (c), which is a number ranging from 0-10 that indicates the fidelity of a certain plant species to a particular natural community type. Plants that occur in almost any kind of habitat have a c of 0, and plants that only occur in rare communities have a c of 10. FQI, therefore, is a measure of the quality of the habitat in which the plants occur, and a higher FQI value indicates that the community is of higher quality. FQl is calculated using the average coefficient of conservatism (C) and the total number of species found on the site (n), as follows:
FQl =
Can State agencies including Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) have found FQI data useful in assessing the potential of an area to harbor T&E species.
3.4 Animal Surveys The primary purpose of the animal survey was to confirm the presence and locations of the T&E animal species identified in the literature review to potentially occur on the site (see section 4.1.2). Species that have been well-documented to be present and relatively common on the property (i.e., eastern fox snake and bald eagle) were not searched for extensively during the survey. However, their presence on the site was recorded whenever encountered during the course of the survey.
As with the plant species, the literature review identified that mid-June to early July and late July to mid-August could be used as optimal survey times for the majority of the T&E animal species that potentially occur on the subject site. The surveys occurred outside the optimal survey period for eight animal species species. Three of these species, including the merlin (Falco columbarius), piping plover (Charadrius melodus), and yellow-throated warbler (Dendroica dominica) were considered to have a low potential for nesting onsite and would only occur temporarily during migratory periods. The remaining five species (barn owl [Tyto alba], dickcissel [Spiza americana], peregrine falcon [Falco peregrinus],
Blanding's turtle [Emydoidea blandingii], and eastern fox snake [Pantherophis gloydi]) were considered to have a moderate or high potential for occurring on the subject property. However, based on Cardno JFNew's past professional experience, these species remain active and are often observed outside of their published optimal survey periods.
10 Methodology Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 On July 2, 3, 5, and 31, and on August 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, Cardno JFNew biologists walked the premises with the specific intent of identifying T&E species, focusing on habitats that were most likely to contain T&E species based on the literature review and professional judgment. Meander searches were conducted in each of the Habitat Areas A-W (Figure 4), and all animals encountered were identified to species. Due to the difficulty of surveying Habitat Areas H and V on foot, those areas were surveyed from a kayak. Developed areas were surveyed incidentally throughout the course of the field efforts, but were not the focus on the meander surveys.
In addition to the meander surveys, the animal transects and sample points established in previous studies were surveyed for the presence of T&E species. The locations of the animal transects and sample points are provided in Figure 7. Each of the sample points was surveyed for 20 minutes, and all animals seen or heard at that point during that time were recorded. Each transect was surveyed by walking the transect and stopping for 5-10 minutes at various locations along the transect to look and listen for wildlife. These protocols are similar to those used in previous studies.
While conducting habitat area, transect, and sample point surveys, downed woody debris was periodically overturned and examined for the presence or signs of small mammals, amphibians, or reptiles. Where a positive identification could be made, scat, browsing patterns, tracks, or other signs of wildlife were also utilized in the surveys.
The locations of any T&E animal species encountered during the point, transect or meander surveys were recorded with a Trimble GeoXH GPS unit, capable of sub-meter accuracy, and were documented with representative photographs as well as detailed notes on location and habitat. For avian species where an exact location could not be obtained, an approximate location was identified on a field map and later entered into the GIS database.
3.4.1 Froq and Toad Surveys A report from the Fermi 2 Power Plant Wildlife Habitat Team and Wildlife Habitat Council (2000) indicated that Blanchard's cricket frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi) historically occurred on the subject property.
Blanchard's cricket frog was documented during a 1973 - 1974 survey performed during initial licensing.
However, the MNFI response letter (Appendix A) did not include Blanchard's cricket frog as occurring or potentially occurring within or near the subject property.
Cardno JFNew conducted evening frog and toad surveys at seven sites across the subject property (Figure 7). Locations for the survey were chosen to represent the best habitats for potentially supporting Blanchard's cricket frog. The surveys were conducted on the evenings of July 2 and 3, both of which were overcast with a chance of rain. Each site was surveyed for a minimum of 10 minutes. All frogs and toads heard during that time were identified, counted, and recorded. Photographs of the frog and toad survey sites are provided in Appendix C.
3.4.2 Freshwater Mussels Surveys for freshwater mussels were not conducted. However, while conducting the plant and animal surveys on beaches, coastal wetlands, and backwater areas of the property, the presence of mussels was noted.
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Results 4.1 Literature Review 4.1.1 Plants Relevant information regarding the 14 species of plants included in the literature review is summarized in Table 1. Some of the plant species included in previous studies were identified to the genus level only, or appeared to have been misidentified on the basis of habitat and/or geographic range. Confirmation of the presence or absence of these species was one objective of the field surveys in 2013.
Based on the geographic ranges and habitats of the 14 species of plants, from the literature review, Cardno JFNew identified 5 plant species that had a moderate or high potential to be present on the subject property. These species included American lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Virginia water-horehound, red mulberry (Morus rubra), giant arrowhead (Sagittaria montevidensis), and trailing wild bean (Strophostyles helvola). Information about these species, their habitats, ranges, optimal time periods and other relevant information are summarized in Table 1. Optimal survey time periods for the potential T&E species are provided in Appendix B.
Although all 14 plant species in Table 1 were considered to potentially occur on the subject property, 9 plant species were considered to be lower priority and were not the primary focus of the targeted field surveys because the subject property site is not within the typical geographic range and/or does not contain optimal habitat for those species. However, Cardno JFNew was still cognizant of the potential for those species to occur on the subject property while conducting the field surveys.
Those species included wild chives (All/um schoenoprasum var. sibiricum), side-oats grama grass (Bouteloua curtipendula), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), fleabane (Erigeron spp.),
bedstraw (Galium spp.), false boneset (Kuhnia eupatorioides), Wild sweet William (Phlox maculata),
rosepink (Sabatia angularis), and dropseed.
4.1.2 Animals Relevant information regarding the 18 species of terrestrial and avian animals included in the literature review is summarized in Table 2. The geographic ranges and habitats of these species were used to determine which animals had a moderate or high potential of inhabiting or using the subject property based on the habitats shown by previous studies to be present on the property. Based on this information, Cardno JFNew identified 10 avian and 4 terrestrial species that had a moderate or high potential to occur within the assessment area. These species included bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), barn owl, common moorhen (Gallinula ch/oropus), common tern (Sterna hirundo),
dickcissel, eastern fox snake, marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris), northern harrier (Circus cyaneus),
osprey (Pandion haliaetus), peregrine falcon, Blanding's turtle, queen snake (Regina septemvittata),
Blanchard's cricket frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi), and black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). For birds, the potential for occurrence on the site refers to the potential for active nesting only, and does not incorporate foraging, migratory stopover, or other potential habitat uses. Information about these species, their habitats, ranges, optimal time periods, and other relevant information is summarized in Table 2. The optimal survey periods for the potential T&E species are summarized in Appendix B.
Although all 18 animal species in Table 2 were considered to potentially occur on the subject property, 4 animal species were considered to be lower priority and were not the primary focus of the targeted field surveys because the subject property site is not within the typical geographic range and/or does not contain optimal nesting habitat for those species. Those species included Caspian tern (Sterna caspia),
merlin, piping plover, and yellow-throated warbler. Although the above species do not have optimal nesting habitat on the subject property, it is possible that they may occasionally use the site for foraging 12 Results Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 or stopover habitat during migration periods, particularly given that the subject property is located within major routes of both the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyways (USFWS 2013). Cardno JFNew was still cognizant of the potential for those species to occur on the subject property while conducting the field surveys.
Of the seven freshwater mussel species identified by MNFI (2013) to potentially occur on or near the subject property, following the literature review, only one species (paper pondshell [Utterackia imbecillis])
was determined to have the potential of being present on the site. MNFI records indicate that the last observation date for paper pondshell near the site was in 1935. A summary of the seven mussel species appears below.
Paper pondshell (Utterbackia imbecillis), SC. The paper pondshell typically inhabits ponds, lakes, and sluggish mud-bottomed pools of creeks and rivers (Cummings and Mayer, 1992). Host fish for paper pondshell glochidia include bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), green sunfish (Lepomis cyanelus), pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbossus), warmouth (Lepomis gulosus), rock bass (Amploblites rupestris), dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus), longear sunfish (Lepomis megalotis), black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), and largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). A wide range of other fish species have been reported to be suitable hosts including mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanous), creek chubs (Semotilus atromaculatus) along with other centrarchids. The ecological tolerances of paper pondshell are quite broad, and it has been collected from nearly every type of aquatic habitat. In Alabama, it is found in headwaters, moderate to large streams, large rivers, reservoirs and small ponds. However, it is nearly always associated with fine substrates and in lotic systems and is typically restricted to pools, backwaters and other microhabitats where silt and sand are abundant. (Watters 1994).
Purple wartyback (Cyclonaias tuberculata), T. The purple wartyback is primarily found in medium to large rivers with gravel or mixed sand and gravel substrates (Cummings and Mayer 1992).
However, it has also been found in other large river systems in Michigan in mixtures of sand, gravel and pebble sized substrates with relatively fast currents (e.g. Grand River) and sand and gravel mixed substrates in areas of slow current and very clear water (e.g. St. Joseph River)
(Badra and Goforth 2002). Known fish hosts for purple wartyback glochidia include yellow bullhead (Ictalurus nata/is), channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) (Watters, 1995), and possibly others (Badra 2004).
Eastern pondmussel (Ligumia nasuta), E. In Michigan, the eastern pondshell is primarily found in drainages in the eastern Lower Peninsula. It is also found in ponds, lakes and quiet waters of streams (Burch 1975; Cummings and Mayer, 1992; van der Schalie 1938; Watters 1995).
Substrates this species inhabits are variable, however records from the Huron River indicate a preference for sandy bottoms (Cummings and Mayer, 1992; van der Schalie, 1938; Watters, 1995). Host fish for glochidia of this species is unknown (Mulcrone 2006).
Black sandshell (Ligumia erecta), E. The black sandshell is primarily found in the riffle and run areas of medium to large rivers in areas dominated by sand or gravel. In Michigan, it occurs in riffles or raceways in gravel or firm sand (MNFI 2013). Host fish for the glochidia of the black sandshell include the bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides),
sauger (Stizostedion canadense), and white crappie (Pomoxis annularis) (Watters 1994; Khym and Layzer 2000).
Round hickorynut (Obovaria subrotunda), E. The round hickorynut is typically found in medium to large rivers and along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, near river mouths (Clarke, 1981). It is also generally found in sand and gravel substrates in areas with moderate flow October 16, 2013 Cardno JFNew Results 13
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 (Cummings and Mayer 1992; MNFI 2013). Host fish for round hickorynut glochidia are unknwn (Carman 2001).
Kidney shell (Ptychobranchus fasciolaris), SC. The kidneyshell is found in small to medium rivers, usually in areas with fairly rapid flow. The substrates it typically inhabits include sand and gravel. (Cummings and Mayer, 1992; van der Schalie, 1938; Watters, 1995). Host fish for kidneyshell have not been conclusively verified in the field, but one lab study indicated that kidneyshell glochidia may use darters (Etheostoma spp.) and logperch (Percina spp.) (Barnhart and Roberts 1997; Haag and Warren, 1997; Mulcrone 2004). Although fish hosts for kidney shell have not been conclusively verified in the field, a southeastern Michigan lab study did find that some glochidia did utilize darters (Etheostoma spp.) and logperch (Percina spp,) was significantly associated with the presence of Etheostoma caeruleum, E. blennioides and P.
caprodes. These species may be potential hosts. (Barnhart and Roberts, 1997; Haag and Warren, 1997; Mulcrone, 2004).
Round pigtoe (Pleurobema sintoxia), SC. The round pigtoe is typically found in medium to large rivers with sand and gravel or sand and mud substrates (Badra 2007). Suitable hosts for the round pigtoe include bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), but additional species may also be suitable hosts (Watters 1995; Badra 2007).
4.2 Plant Surveys On July 2, 3, 5, 31 and August 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, 2013, Cardno JFNew conducted plant surveys of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Site in Newport, Michigan. The surveys were primarily focused on T&E plant species likely to occur on the site based on geographic range and the availability of suitable habitat on the subject property.
4.2.1 Transects Plant lists for each of the 15 plant transects are provided in Appendix E. Purple coneflower was observed in Transect 1.
Purple Coneflower. A single individual of purple coneflower was observed in Transect 1 within the planted prairie (Area M). However, because this area was previously planted with a prairie seed mix, this population does not represent a natural, remnant population of purple coneflower.
Based on past experience working with state and federal agencies regarding planted (i.e., not naturally-occurring) T&E species, it is Cardno JFNew's professional opinion that the relevant agencies will not regulate or protect this occurrence.
No other T&E species were observed in any of the other transects.
4.2.2 Meander Searches Plant lists for each of the habitat areas are provided in Appendix D. Table 3 provides a summary of diversity metrics, including FQI, for each habitat area. Table 3 also provides the primary habitat type for each habitat area as determined by Black and Veatch (2009a, 2009b).
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Table 3. Floristic Quality Index Values and Species Richness of Habitat Areas Area A Forest: Coastal Shoreline_
83 60 21.3 Area B Forest: Woodlot T
50 39 16.0 Area C Shrubland 83 63 22.4 Area D Forest: Woodlot 104 84 26.8 Area E Coastal Emergent Wetland (Vegetated) 48 45 20.6 Area F Developed Areas 33 26 17.5 Area G Forest: Coastal Shoreline 49 33 13.9 Area H Coastal Emergent Wetland (Vegetated) 61 52 24.7 Area I Grassland: Row Crop 57 36 14.8 Area J Grassland: Right-of-Way 53 41 21.9 Area K Grassland: Right-of-Way 39 36 23.2 Area L Developed Areas 22 18 16.5 Area M Grassland: Right-of-Way 75 60 24.0 Area N Grassland: Right-of-Way 57 36 15.5 Area O Grassland: Idle/Old Field/Planted 35 12 7.2 Area P Shrubland 64 47 17.9 Area Q Grassland: Idle/Old Field/Planted 37 12 6.6 Area R Shrubland 83 55 18.2 Area S Forest: Lowland Hardwood 65 57 24.2 Area T Forest: Lowland Hardwood 67 56 23.3 Area U Forest: Woodlot 43 38 20.3 Area V Coastal Emergent Wetland (Open Water) 17 15 13.4 Area W Coastal Emergent Wetland (Open Water) 13 12 9.8 Floristic Quality Index (FQI) values range from 6.6 to 26.8 across the site. According to Herman et al.
(2001), natural areas with an FQI value less than 20 have "minimal significance from a natural quality perspective," whereas areas with an FQI value greater than 35 have "sufficient conservatism and richness that they are floristically important from a statewide perspective." None of the Habitat Areas had an FQI value greater than 35. Eleven of the Habitat Areas had an FQI value between 20 and 35, indicating a moderate degree of ecological quality and thus a moderate likelihood of containing T&E species. Twelve of the Habitat Areas had an FQI value below 20, indicating a low degree of ecological quality and thus a low potential for containing T&E species.
The relatively low FQI values of many of the Habitat Areas may be due in part to the dominance of invasive species, particularly phragmites, which is the dominant plant species in several of the Habitat Areas. Phragmites comprises up to 95% of certain emergent wetland areas, likely leading to the exclusion of other plant species and reducing available habitat for T&E species in those areas.
Cardno JFNew identified three T&E plant species during the course of the survey: American lotus, purple sand grass, and purple coneflower. These occurrences are discussed below.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 American lotus. Large and small beds of American lotus were observed in several locations within deepwater emergent and submergent wetlands across the site (Figure 6). Most notable was the very large area of American lotus that occurs in Area H and consists of thousands of individuals covering 40+ acres. The total area of American lotus on the site is approximately 65 acres, which represents a regionally-significant population of American lotus. In most of these areas, American lotus was the dominant species, forming a significant aquatic/deepwater wetland community together with other submergent and aquatic plant species.
Purple sand grass (Triplasis purpurea, SC). Purple sand grass was observed in two nearby areas each consisting of 100-500 individuals across approximately 0.10 acres of a sand-gravel beach in Area A (Figure 6). Purple sand grass is known elsewhere in Michigan from open sandy areas including savannas, shores, and dunes (MNFI 2007). Although Voss and Reznicek (2012) indicate its past occurrence in Monroe County, MNFI (2007) does not, indicating that this may be the first occurrence of purple sand grass observed in Monroe County for many years. This occurrence represents a significant population along the sandy substrate areas of the northernmost portion of Habitat Area A.
Purple coneflower. Purple coneflower was observed in Area M within Transect 1. As discussed previously, this occurrence is likely not protected or regulated because it has been planted.
Cardno JFNew investigated several other species that were included in past reports as being identified only to the genus level, or were likely mistaken for more common species. These species are discussed below.
Red mulberry. Red mulberry was reported to occur on the site in a previous survey. However, because the site lacks optimal habitat for this species and red mulberry looks very similar to the common white mulberry (Morus alba), it is suspected that this species was misidentified in previous surveys. Indeed, Cardno JFNew identified several white mulberry trees across the site, including in areas where red mulberry was previously reported to occur.
Bedstraw. Bedstraw was identified to the genus level (i.e., Galium sp.) in a previous survey. As discussed previously, the bedstraw genus contains one species (G. kamtschaticum) that is listed as threatened in Michigan. Galium kamtschaticum is only known from one location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is highly unlikely to occur on the site because of inappropriate habitat and range. Cardno JFNew identified several non-protected bedstraw species on the site including G.
asprellum, G. aparine, G. obtusum, and G. triflorum.
Fleabane. Fleabane was identified to the genus level (i.e., Erigeron sp.) in a previous survey.
Cardno JFNew confirmed the presence of E. annuus and E. philadelphicum on the site, but not E.
acris (T) or E. hyssopifolius (T), which are only known from the Upper Peninsula. As discussed previously, both of those species are highly unlikely to occur on the site because of inappropriate habitat and range.
4.3 Animal Surveys On July 2, 3, 5, 31 and August 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, 2013, Cardno JFNew conducted animal surveys of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Site in Newport, Michigan. The surveys were primarily focused on T&E animal species likely to occur on the site based on geographic range and the availability of suitable habitat within the assessment areas of the subject property.
4.3.1 Transects and Sample Points Lists of animals observed in each of the five animal transects and six sample points are provided in Appendices F and G, respectively, and are shown in Figure 8. Several bald eagles were observed at 16 Results Cardno JFNew October 16, 2013
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Sample Point 2 and on Transect E. Two marsh wrens were heard and seen at Sample Point 5. No other T&E species were observed on any of the other transects or sample points.
Bald eagle. Several bald eagles were observed at Sample Point 2 the first week of July.
Because these individuals were in flight and no nests were observed in the vicinity, their locations were not recorded with the GPS unit. Nesting has been previously well-documented elsewhere on the site. The first week of August several more bald eagles, both mature and immature, were again observed at Sample Point 2 and along Transect E. Similar to the previous week, no nests were observed and GPS points were not taken of the birds.
Marsh Wren. Two male marsh wrens were heard singing and one was visually confirmed at Sample Point 5. Both occurrences were in dense stands of cattail at the edge of a high-quality deepwater emergent wetland dominated by American lotus. Although no nests were observed, the repeated singing of males is suggestive of breeding activity.
4.3.2 Habitat Areas Lists of animals observed in each habitat area are provided in Appendix F. Marsh wren, black-crowned night-heron, eastern fox snake, bald eagle, Caspian tern, and eastern box turtle were all observed during the course of the meander searches of habitat areas.
Marsh Wren. One marsh wren was observed during the meander search of Habitat Area H in the same location as the marsh wrens heard at Sample Point 5. Thus, it is presumed to be one of the two individuals heard during the sample point survey. The occurrence was in a dense stand of cattail at the edge of a high-quality deepwater emergent wetland dominated by American lotus. Although no nests were observed, the repeated singing of males is suggestive of breeding activity.
Black-crowned night heron. One immature black-crowned night heron was observed perching near the edge of the dredge pond (Habitat Area L) during the first week of July. The presence of an immature individual suggests breeding activity in the area but not necessarily on the site; no nesting colonies were observed during the survey. Another black-crowned night heron, which appeared to be mature, was observed during the first week of August flying out from within the central portion of the large American lotus bed located in Habitat Area H. It flew in the direction of the location of the previously sited heron within Habitat Area L. It is the professional opinion of Cardno JFNew that these two occurrences likely represent two individuals of this species, although the possibility that it was the same individual can not be conclusively ruled out.
Eastern fox snake. One eastern fox snake was observed under a driftwood board on a sand/gravel beach on the northern edge of the site (Habitat Area A). Suitable habitat for eastern fox snake exists along most of the coastal areas of the site.
In addition to the occurrences noted in the sample point and transect surveys, 2 bald eagles were observed in Habitat Areas A and G during the last week of July 2013. Because these individuals were in flight and no nests were observed in the vicinity, their locations were not recorded with the GPS unit. Nesting has been previously well-documented elsewhere on the site.
Several more bald eagles, including at least one immature individual, were again observed in Habitat Areas A and G. Similar to the previous week, no nests were observed and GPS points were not taken of the birds.
Caspian tern. Twelve Caspian terns were observed in the open water areas in and adjacent to Areas A and V at the far northern portion of the subject property. Several birds were first observed flying northeast towards Lake Erie; two returned shortly after and were observed foraging for fish for approximately 20 minutes. One bird rested on the sand/gravel beach of Habitat Area A, but no evidence of nesting was found.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina, SC). One eastern box turtle was observed in a mowed area along a roadside between Area R and the quarry ponds.
4.3.3 Frog and Toad Surveys The results of the frog and toad surveys are summarized in Table 4. No Blanchard's cricket frogs or other T&E frog or toad species were seen or heard during the frog and toad surveys. Bullfrogs (Rana castebiana), green frogs (Rana clamitans), and chorus frogs (Pseudacris triseriata triseriata) were heard in some of the survey sites.
The results of the frog and toad surveys showed a relatively small frog and toad population near the frog and toad survey sites. Also, relatively few frogs or toads were observed during the course of the transect, sample point, and meander surveys. The largest number of frogs and toads observed during the course of the survey were in Habitat Areas H and L.
Table 4. Species Observed During Frog and Toad Surveys 0
0 0
green frog (2) bullfrog (1) 0 bullfrog (1) bullfrog (1) ch rsfo 2
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-not surveyed b llfrog (3), green frog (1) 4.3.4 Freshwater Mussels As discussed previously, field surveys for freshwater mussels were not conducted. However, along the shoreline of Lake Erie, old shells of freshwater mussels were incidentally observed during the course of the field surveys and consisted primarily of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), pink heelsplitters (Potamilis alatus), and spikes (Elliptio dilata). No live or stressed mussels were found and none of the T&E species included in the literature review were observed alive or dead.
5 State of Michigan Protection for Threatened and Endangered Species State threatened, endangered, and probably extirpated plants are protected under the Endangered Species Act of the State of Michigan, Part 365 of NREPA. In order to take (defined as collect, pick, cut, dig up, or destroy) a plant listed as threatened, endangered, or probably extirpated, one must obtain a permit from the MDNR. Plant species listed as special concern by the State of Michigan are not afforded legal protection.
Animals listed as state threatened, endangered, and presumed extirpated are protected under the Endangered Species Act of the State of Michigan, Part 365 of NREPA. In order to take, possess, transport, import, export, process, sell, offer for sale, buy, or offer to buy an animal listed as threatened, endangered, or probably extirpated, one must obtain a permit from the MDNR. "Take" is defined as: to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect, or attempt to engage in any such conduct. Animals listed as special concern are not protected by under Part 365 of NREPA.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Rare plant communities are not afforded legal protection, but they often harbor threatened or endangered plants. No rare plant or animal communities are on record for the assessment area (MNFI 2013) and none were identified by Cardno JFNew while conducting the T&E surveys.
6 Discussion and Summary 6.1 State-listed Plant Species One state-listed threatened plant species, American lotus, was identified in several areas of shallow open water within the subject property. In the 14 distinct lotus beds that were identified, the number of plants per bed ranged from less than 50 to more than 10,000 plants, including an approximately 50-acre bed in Habitat Area H. Although this species is listed as threatened in Michigan, it is common in southeastern Michigan along the western shoreline of Lake Erie and into northeast Ohio.
In Michigan, American lotus is afforded legal protection under Part 365 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (PA 451 of 1994). Permits are required for any "take" associated with this species.
One state-listed species of concern plant, purple sand grass, was identified within the subject property.
According to MNFI (2007), this is the first record of this species in Monroe County, Michigan, although Voss and Reznicek (2012) suggest the existence of historical records. As noted earlier, special concern species are not regulated or afforded protection under Part 365 of NREPA.
As discussed previously, the occurrence of purple coneflower in Habitat Area M does not represent a natural, remnant population of this species. Based on past experience working with state and federal agencies regarding planted (i.e., not naturally-occurring) T&E species, it is Cardno JFNew's professional opinion that the relevant agencies will not regulate or protect this occurrence.
No other T&E plant species were found to be present on the subject property. It is the professional opinion of Cardno JFNew that none of the observed T&E plant species or their habitats will be adversely impacted by the activities associated with the re-licensing of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant.
6.2 State-listed Animal Species Two state-listed threatened animal species, the eastern fox snake and Caspian tern, were observed at the northern end of the subject property. In Michigan, eastern fox snake and Caspian tern are afforded legal protection under Part 365 of NREPA. Permits are required for any "take" associated with these species.
It is the professional opinion of Cardno JFNew that the Caspian tern occurrence observed during the survey does not represent a population that is nesting on the subject property. No evidence of nesting was found during the survey, and the known nesting range of Caspian tern in Michigan is restricted to certain central and northern Michigan counties. The birds were observed foraging in the open water areas of the subject property, and their utilization of the site is likely temporary or sporadic.
Similarly, optimal nesting habitat for common tern was not found on the subject property, as this species typically nests on islands, away from land-based predators. The most favorable nesting habitat for this species has been artificially created islands (Hyde 1997).
The peregrine falcon is listed as endangered in Michigan and was reported in both Monroe and Wayne counties in 2012 (MNFI 2007), though was not included in the MNFI response letter (Appendix A). This species was observed onsite in April 2009 (Black and Veatch 2009b), but was not observed during the course of this study and is not believed to currently be nesting onsite. Also, the dickcissel, which was observed in 2009 near Sample Point 4 (Black and Veatch 2009b), was not observed during the course of October 16, 2013 Cardno JFNew Discussion and Summary 19
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 this study and is not expected to be nesting onsite. This species is associated with large, open grasslands and agricultural fields, such as those that occur to the north and west of the subject property.
Eastern fox snakes have frequently been observed within the subject property by DTE, various consultants, and state and federal agency biologists. Cardno JFNew understands that procedural controls have been developed to protect eastern fox snake on the subject property.
Similarly, procedural controls have been developed for the bald eagle (a state-listed species of concern) on the subject property. Three other special concern species were observed on the subject property, including marsh wren, black-crowned night-heron, and eastern box turtle. As noted earlier, special concern species are not regulated or afforded protection under Part 365 of NREPA.
No other T&E animal species were found to be present on the subject property. It is the professional opinion of Cardno JFNew that none of the observed T&E animal species or their habitats will be adversely impacted by the activities associated with the re-licensing of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Survey and Assessment Report DTE Energy Fermi 2 Penskar, M.R. 2010. Special Plant Abstract for common name (Lycopus virginicus). Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Lansing, MI. 3 pp.
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L A S1A1V Extension Lynne Goodman September 17, 2013 DTE Electric Fermi 2 Nuclear Station, 110NOC 6400 N. Dixie Highway Newport, MI 49546 Re: Enhanced Rare Species Review #1271-DTE Electric Fermi 2 Nuclear Station License Renewal, Monroe County, Ml T6S, R10E Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28 & 29.
Ms. Goodman:
The location for the proposed project was checked against known localities for rare species and unique natural features, which are recorded in the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) natural heritage database. This continuously updated database is a comprehensive source of existing data on Michigan's endangered, threatened, or otherwise significant plant and animal species, natural plant communities, and other natural features. Records in the database indicate that a qualified observer has documented the presence of special natural features. The absence of records in the database for a particular site may mean that the site has not been surveyed. The only way to obtain a definitive statement on the status of natural features is to have a competent biologist perform a complete field survey.
Under Act 451of 1994, the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Part 365, MSU EXTENSION Endangered Species Protection, "a person shall not take, possess, transport,...fish, plants, and wildlife indigenous to the state and determined to be endangered orthreatened," unless first Michigan Natural receiving an Endangered Species Permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Features Inventory (MDNR), Wildlife Division. Responsibility to protect endangered and threatened species is not Po as iac limited to the lists below. Other species may be present that have not been recorded in the Lmung M4E81 database.
(517) 373-1552 Fax (517P 573-9566 According to the natural heritage database, it is highly likely that listed species will be impacted in mnfi.anr.msu.edu the event of a major nuclear accident at the site, or during on-site construction (e.g., new building) or as infrastructure develops, such as a new road, that significantly impacts relevant habitat.
Mitigation efforts could greatly reduce any construction related impacts. Keep in mind that MNFI cannot fully assess potential impacts without an on-site survey.
Sincerely, Michael Sanders Environmental Review Specialist/Zoologist Michigan Natural Features Inventory xain~equeso pertin em1 1ner.
October 16, 2013 Cardno JFNew
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey Report Appendix A Detroit Edison Fermi 2 Agency Correspondence Table 1: Legally protected species within 1.5 miles of 1271 SHAME SCOMNAME FIRSTOBS LASTOBS USESA SPROT GRANK SRANK ELCAT Tyto alba Barn owl 1974 1980-06-20 E
65 51 Animal Sogittaria montevidensis Arrowhead 1980?
T G4G5 5152 Plant Sterna hirundo Common tern 1985 T
65 52 Animal Pantherophis gioydi Eastern fox snake 196('S 1986 T
63 52 Animal Nelumbo lutea American lotus 1982-07-20 T
64 52 Plant Sagittaria montevidensis Arrowhead 1964 2001-08-15 T
64G5 5152 Plant Nelumbo Iuteo American lotus 2007-09-19 2007-09-19 T
G4 S2 Plant Ugumianasuta Eastern pondmussel E
64 SNR Animal C clniois tubercuiato Purple waryvback T
65 S253 Animal Obovaria subrotunda Round hickornut 18??
1977-03-01 E
64 51 Animal Ligumia recta Black sandshell 1911 1980-12-18 1 E G5 SNR Animal Table 2: Special concern species and rare natural features within 1.5 miles of #1271 SNAME SCOMNAME FIRSTOBS LASTOBS USESA SPROT GRANK SRANK ELCAT Stro hos les heivuLa Trailing wild Bean 1964 1964-09-01 SC G5 53 Plant Stro hos les helvuio Trailing wild Bean 1982-08-04 1982-08-04 SC G5 53 Plant Holiaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagle 1930 2005-03-28 SC G5 54 Animal Utterbockiaimbecidis Pa per ondshell 1935 1935 SC G5 SNR Animal Pleurobemasintoxia Round i oe SC G4G5 5253 Animal Ptychobranchusfascdioaris Kidney shell 1910 1954-pre SC G4G5 SNR Animal Comments for Enhanced Rare Species Review #1271: Several legally protect species have been known to occur within 1.5 miles of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Station. Some listed species have been observed on the Fermi 2 property.
It is important to note that it is the applicants responsibility to comply with both state and federal Threatened and Endangered species legislation. Therefore, if a State listed species occurs at a project site, and you think you need an endangered species permit please contact: Lori Sargent, Nongame Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30444, Lansing, MI 48909, 517-373-9418, or SargentL@michigangov.
If a federally listed species is involved and, you think a permit is needed, please contact Barb Hosler, Endangered Species Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, East Lansing office, 517-351-6326, or Barbara Hosler@fws.gov.
The state endangered barn owl (Tyto aIba) has been known to nest along Post Road to the north of the Nuclear Station. Barn owls may utilize a wide array of natural community types and agricultural lands. They may utilize large hollow trees, buildings, or nest boxes for nesting or roosting. Barn owls are less common where intensive agriculture dominates the landscape. Nesting occurs from the first week of April to fourth week of July.
The state endangered black sandshell mussel (igumia recta) has been known to occur in the area off Pointe aux Peaux. It is a spectacular mussel that occurs in the medium to large rivers of the eastern U.S. and Canada in riffles or raceways in gravel or firm sand. The mantle lure is very large and active, and the marsupial gill is stark white.
The fish hosts include walleye, sauger, black and largemouth bass, white crappie and bluegill. These predators attack the lure, rupturing the marsupia that lie between the mantle flaps and releasing the glochidia.
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Appendix A Threatened and Endangered Species Survey Report Agency Correspondence Detroit Edison Fermi 2 The state endangered round hickorynut (Obovaria subrotundo) has been observed in Lake Erie off of Pointe aux Peaux. This mussel inhabits medium-sized streams in sand and gravel in areas with moderate flow. The round hickorynut is a historically wide-ranging species that has disappeared from many areas due to alterations in streamflow, habitat destruction and fragmentation, and degradation in water quality.
The state threatened Eastern fox snake (Pantherophis gloydi) has been known to occur in the Frenchtown wetlands. This species entire range is within the Great Lakes basin. It inhabits coastal marshes and other near-shore habitats (i.e. vegetated dunes and beaches), although it sometimes wanders into nearby farm fields, pastures, and woodlots. This snake will bask or forage on raised dikes, muskrat houses, and road embankments but only rarely climbs into trees or shrubbery. Although not strictly aquatic, they are good swimmers capable of moving considerable distances over open offshore waters and between islands. Small mammals, particularly meadow voles (Microtus) and deer mice (Peromyscus), make up the largest part of this snake's diet. The Eastern fox snake is harmless to humans, and its rodent-eating habits make it an economically useful species in agricultural areas. Human-related threats (harassment and killing) and continued habitat loss of Great Lakes marshes are the main threats pressuring Michigan's Eastern fox snake population.
The state threatened common tern (Sterna hirundo) has been observed nesting near the Fermi 2 Nuclear Station.
Common terns nest mainly on bare sandy, gravelly parts of islands or peninsulas where they are safe from mammalian predation. Nesting usually begins the second week of May in southern counties, with later starts farther north, and concludes by early August. Significant disturbance around nesting colonies can disrupt nesting behavior and result in nest abandonment or egg and chick mortality.
The state threatened arrowhead {Sagirtaria montevidensis) has been known to occur on the grounds of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Station. Along western Lake Erie, arrowhead grows on wet to shallowly-inundated mud flats, exposed by the cycles of fluctuating lake levels. It has been seen inside dikes when the water levels drop. Arrowhead flowers during late August and early September, producing fruits by late September.
The state threatened American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) has been known to occur on the grounds of the Fermi 2 Nuclear Station. This water lily inhabits lakes, ponds, backwater areas and marshes. The leaves are large and shield-shaped and float on the water surface. The yellow flower blooms in July and August.
Please consult MNFI's Rare Species Explorer for additional information related to the above mentioned species.
Special concern species and natural communities are not protected under endangered species legislation but efforts should be taken to minimize any or all impacts. Species classified as special concern are species whose numbers are getting smaller in the state. If these species continue to decline they would be recommended for reclassification to threatened or endangered status. However, the special concern bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act which prohibits anyone from "taking" bald eagles, including their parts, eggs or nests.
October 16, 2013 Cardno JFNew
Threatened and Endangered Species Survey Report Appendix A Detroit Edison Fermi 2 Agency Correspondence Codes to accompany Tables 1 and 2:
State Protection Status Code Definitions (SPROT)
E: Endangered T: Threatened SC: Special concern Global Heritage status Rank Definitions (GRANK)
The priority assigned by NatureServe's national office for data collection and protection based upon the element's status throughout its entire world-wide range. Criteria not based only on number of occurrences; other critical factors also apply. Note that ranks are frequently combined.
G1 = critically imperiled globally because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences range-wide or very few remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extinction.
G2 = imperiled globally because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range.
G3: Either very rare and local throughout its range or found locally (even abundantly at some of its locations) in a restricted range (e.g. a single western state, a physiographic region in the East) or because of other factor(s) making it vulnerable to extinction throughout its range; in terms of occurrences, in the range of 21 to 100.
64: Apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
G5: Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Q: Taxonomy uncertain State Heritage Status Rank Definitions (SRANK)
The priority assigned by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory for data collection and protection based upon the element's status within the state. Criteria not based only on number of occurrences; other critical factors also apply. Note that ranks are frequently combined.
S1: Critically imperiled in the state because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences or very few remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extirpation in the state.
S2: Imperiled in state because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences orfew remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
S3: Rare or uncommon in state (on the order of 21 to 100 occurrences).
S4 = apparently secure in state, with many occurrences.
S5 = demonstrably secure in state and essentially ineradicable under present conditions.
SX = apparently extirpated from state.
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Photograph No. 3-Habitat Area A-View southwest from northeast corner of property Photograph No. 4-Habitat Area B-View east at south end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew C 7) JFrw And Assessment Report 1305083 #
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Photograph No. 5-Habitat Area C-View south towards southern end Photograph No. 6-Habitat Area C-View north from midpoint of habitat area along north-western most strip west of Bullit Road Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JENew#
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Photograph No. 7-Habitat Area D-View northeast from southern end Photograph No. 8-Habitat Area E-View south from northeast end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey w"w And Assessment Report 1305083 #
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Photograph No. 9-Habitat Area F-View north from south end Photograph No. 10-Habitat Area G-View east from northern end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JENeW #
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Photograph No. 11-Habitat Area G-View south at southern portion Photograph No. 12-Habitat Area H-View north from southern end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey And Assessment Report JFNew #
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Photograph No. 13-Habitat Area H-View south from north end Photograph No. 14-Habitat Area I-View west from middle portion Threatened and Endangered Species Survey And Assessment Report 1305083#
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Photograph No. 15-Habitat Area J-View southeast from eastern end Photograph No. 16-Habitat Area K-View west from east end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey w(
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Photograph No. 19-Habitat Area N-View southwest from middle portion Photograph No. 20-Habitat Area 0-View west from west end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew #
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Photograph No. 21-Habitat Area P-View north along east boundary Photograph No. 22-Habitat Area Q-View north from south end of middle portion Threatened and Endangered Species Survey And Assessment Report 1305083 Detroit Edison Fermi II 4295 Okemos Road, Suite 101, Okemos, MI 48864 1
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Photograph No. 23-Habitat Area Q-View north from southwestern portion Photograph No. 24-Habitat Area R-View west from northeast end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew #
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Photograph No. 27-Habitat Area T-View east from south end Photograph No. 28-Habitat Area U-View north from southeast end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey And Assessment Report 1305083 J~e Detroit Edison Fermi 111058 4295 Okemos Road, Suite 101, Okemos, MI 48864 Phone 517-898-9018
Photograph No. 29-Habitat Area V-View southwest from north end Photograph No. 30-Habitat Area W-View north from south end Threatened and Endangered Species SurveyJEw#
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Photograph No. 31-Plant Transect 1-View north from south end Photograph No. 32-Plant Transect 2-View north from south end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew #
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Photograph No. 33-Plant Transect 3-View east from west end Photograph No. 34-Plant Transect 4-View north from south end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey And Assessment Report 1305083 FNew Detroit Edison Fermi II 4295 Okemos Road, Suite 101, Okemos, MI 48864 Phone 517-898-9018
Photograph No. 35-Plant Transect 5-View north from south end Photograph No. 36-Plant Transect 6-View northeast from southwest end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew #
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Photograph No. 39-Plant Transect 9-View northwest from southeast end Photograph No. 40-Plant Transect 10-view north from south end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JENew #
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Photograph No. 41-Plant Transect 11-view south from north end Photograph No. 42-Plant Transect 12-view southwest from northwest end Threatened and Endangered Species Survey J')
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Photograph No. 43-Plant Transect 13-View north from south end Photograph No. 44-Plant Transect 14-View east across transect Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFsew #
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Photograph No. 47-Triplasis purpurea in Area A Photograph No. 48-Nelumbo lutea in Habitat Area H Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JENew #
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Photograph No. 49-N elumbo Iutea in Habitat Area H Photograph No. 50-N elumbo Iutea in Habitat Area V Threatened and Endangered Species SurveyJFe#JF w
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Photograph No. 51-Nelumbo lutea in Habitat Area V Photograph No. 52-Nelumbo lutea in Habitat Area V Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JENew And Assessment Report 1305083 #
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Photograph No. 53-Lycopus uniflorus (Not Lycopus virginicus) on Plant Transect 7 Photograph No. 54-Morus alba (Not Morus rubra) in Habitat Area G Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew#
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Photograph No. 55-Animal Survey Point 1-View southwest Photograph No. 56-Animal Survey Point 2-View northeast Threatened and Endangered Species Survey JFNew #
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