ML20261H388

Updated UC Davis MNRC Reactor Proposed License Renewal Ipac Trust Resources Report

ML20261H388
Person / Time
Site:	University of California-Davis
Issue date:	09/17/2020
From:	US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
To:	Briana Grange NRC/NMSS/DREFS
Briana Grange 301-415-1042
References
08ESMF00-2019-SLI-1503, 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981
Download: ML20261H388 (7)

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United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office Federal Building 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605 Sacramento, CA 95825-1846 Phone: (916) 414-6600 Fax: (916) 414-6713 In Reply Refer To: September 17, 2020 Consultation Code: 08ESMF00-2019-SLI-1503 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 Project Name: UC Davis McClellan Nuclear Research Center Reactor License Renewal

Subject:

Updated list of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the Service under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Please follow the link below to see if your proposed project has the potential to affect other species or their habitats under the jurisdiction of the National Marine Fisheries Service:

http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/protected_species/species_list/species_lists.html New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 2 The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat.

A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)

(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at:

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/

eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://

www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://

www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/

comtow.html.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 3 Attachment(s):

Official Species List

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 1 Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office Federal Building 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2605 Sacramento, CA 95825-1846 (916) 414-6600

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 2 Project Summary Consultation Code: 08ESMF00-2019-SLI-1503 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 Project Name: UC Davis McClellan Nuclear Research Center Reactor License Renewal Project Type: ** OTHER **

Project

Description:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering renewal of Facility License No. R-130, held by the Regents of the University of California for the University of California Davis, for the continued operation of the McClellan Nuclear Research Center training and isotopes production Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics (TRIGA) reactor, located in the city of North Highlands, Sacramento County, California at a power level of 2.0 megawatts (MW).

Project Location:

Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://

www.google.com/maps/place/38.66359153449591N121.40420355066452W Counties: Sacramento, CA

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 3 Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Reptiles NAME STATUS Giant Garter Snake Thamnophis gigas Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4482 Amphibians NAME STATUS California Red-legged Frog Rana draytonii Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2891 Species survey guidelines:

https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/205/office/11420.pdf California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Threatened Population: U.S.A. (Central CA DPS)

There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2076

09/17/2020 Event Code: 08ESMF00-2020-E-08981 4 Fishes NAME STATUS Delta Smelt Hypomesus transpacificus Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/321 Insects NAME STATUS Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Desmocerus californicus dimorphus Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7850 Habitat assessment guidelines:

https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/assessment/population/436/office/11420.pdf Crustaceans NAME STATUS Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp Branchinecta lynchi Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/498 Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp Lepidurus packardi Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2246 Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.