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Fws to NRC Crystal River Species List of Threatened and Endangered Species That May Occur in Your Proposed Project Location or May Be Affected by Your Proposed Project
ML23345A188
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Site: Crystal River Duke Energy icon.png
Issue date: 12/06/2023
From:
US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
To:
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
References
2024-0023697
Download: ML23345A188 (1)


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United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Florida Ecological Services Field Office 1339 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960-3559 Phone: (772) 562-3909 Fax: (772) 562-4288 Email Address: fw4flesregs@fws.gov https://www.fws.gov/office/florida-ecological-services

In Reply Refer To: December 06, 2023 Project Code: 2024-0023697 Project Name: Crystal River License Termination Plan, Unit 3

Subject:

List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location 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, 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. 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.

PleaseincludeyourProjectCode,listedatthetopofthisletter,inallsubsequent correspondence regarding this project. 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 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 IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

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.

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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:

https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/endangered-species-consultation-handbook.pdf Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project-related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these Acts see https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-bird-permit/what-we-do.

The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project-related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project-related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures see https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds.

In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/partner/council-conservation-migratory-birds.

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 Code in the header of

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this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

Official Species List USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries Bald & Golden Eagles Migratory Birds Marine Mammals Wetlands

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:

Florida Ecological Services Field Office 1339 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960-3559 (772) 562-3909

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PROJECT

SUMMARY

Project Code: 2024-0023697 Project Name: Crystal River License Termination Plan, Unit 3 Project Type: Damage/Destruction Project

Description:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission )NRC) is reviewing a License Termination Plan (LTP) for the decommissioning of Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Power Plant. The proposed action is the review and subsequent approval, if appropriate, of the CR3 LTP. The purpose and need for the proposed action is to allow for completion of decommissioning of the CR3 site, termination of the CR3 operating license by the NRC, and subsequent release of the CR3 site for unrestricted use. The NRC regulation at 10 CFR 50.82 sets forth the process for the licensee to decommission its nuclear power plant, including submission of the LTP.

IF the NRC approves the LTP, approval will be issued in the form of an amendment to the CR3 license that add the requested license conditions.

By letter dated December 12, 2022 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML22355A441), as supplemented by letter dated June 9, 2023 (ADAMS Accession No. ML23163A063), Accelerated Decommissioning Partners Crystal River Unit 3, LLC (ADP CR3) (the licensee) requested the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to approve a request to add a condition to include License Termination Plan (LTP) requirements to the NRC License, No. DPR-72, for Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant (CR3). CR3 is part of the larger Crystal River Energy Complex (CREC), which is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Citrus County, Florida at 15485 West Power Line Street, Crystal River, Florida, 34428.

The site location is approximately 7.5 miles northwest of the City of Crystal River, and 70 miles north of Tampa. In addition to CR3, other structures on the CREC include two fossil-fueled units, two large cooling towers, parking lots, coal delivery and storage areas, ash storage area, office buildings, warehouses, barge handling docks, and a railroad.

Additionally, located outside the licensed footprint are two newly constructed gas combined cycle units that were added to the CREC. CR3 occupies approximately 27 acres of previously disturbed land within the 1,062-acre developed portion of the 4,738-acre CREC site.

The CR3 LTP provides the details of the plan for characterizing the site, identifying remaining dismantlement activities, and remediating the remaining residual radioactivity at CR3 to a level that complies with the

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NRCs radiological criteria for license termination. The CR3 LTP also describes how the licensee will confirm the extent and success of remediation through radiological surveys, provide financial assurance to complete decommissioning, and ensure the environmental impacts of the decommissioning activities are within the scope originally envisioned in the associated environmental documents.

Project Location:

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

www.google.com/maps/@28.941297249999998,-82.69794574776331,14z

Counties: Citrus County, Florida

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 9 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.

MAMMALS NAME STATUS West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

This species is also protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and may have additional consultation requirements.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4469

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BIRDS NAME STATUS Eastern Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10477 Everglade Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7713 Florida Scrub-jay Aphelocoma coerulescens Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6174 Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614 Whooping Crane Grus americana Experimental Population: U.S.A. (AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NC, Population, NM, OH, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV, western half of WY) Non-No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Essential Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/758

REPTILES NAME STATUS Eastern Indigo Snake Drymarchon couperi Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/646 Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta caretta Threatened Population: Northwest Atlantic Ocean DPS There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1110

INSECTS NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743

CRITICAL HABITATS THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.

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USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS AND FISH HATCHERIES Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a

'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.

THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.

BALD & GOLDEN EAGLES Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act1 and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act2.

Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to bald or golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.

1. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
2. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)

There are bald and/or golden eagles in your project area.

For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE

SUMMARY

at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.

NAME BREEDING SEASON Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626

PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE

SUMMARY

The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read the supplemental information and specifically the FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret this report.

Probability of Presence ()

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Green bars; the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project overlaps during that week of the year.

Breeding Season ( )

Yellow bars; liberal estimate of the timeframe inside which the bird breeds across its entire range.

Survey Effort ( )

Vertical black lines; the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps.

No Data ( )

A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.

probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Bald Eagle Non-BCC Vulnerable

Additional information can be found using the following links:

Eagle Managment https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/

collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/

documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/

media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action

MIGRATORY BIRDS Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act1 and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act2.

Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats3 should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.

1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.

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3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)

For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE

SUMMARY

at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.

BREEDING NAME SEASON American Kestrel Falco sparverius paulus Breeds Apr 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Aug 31 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9587 American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus Breeds Apr 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8935 Audubon's Shearwater Puffinus lherminieri Breeds Mar 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Aug 5 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9635 Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626 Black Scoter Melanitta nigra Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10413 Black Skimmer Rynchops niger Breeds May 20 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 15 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5234 Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Breeds Jan 15 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Sep 30 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6034 Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Breeds Mar 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 25 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9406

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BREEDING NAME SEASON Common Loon gavia immer Breeds Apr 15 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Oct 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4464 Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias occidentalis Breeds Jan 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Dec 31 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10590 Great Shearwater Puffinus gravis Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9634 Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9679 Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens Breeds Oct 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Apr 30 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9588 Pectoral Sandpiper Calidris melanotos Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9561 Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10458 Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9513 Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10693

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BREEDING NAME SEASON Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9398 Ring-billed Gull Larus delawarensis Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10468 Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus Breeds Apr 15 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Aug 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10471 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres morinella Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions elsewhere (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10633 Saltmarsh Sparrow Ammodramus caudacutus Breeds May 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 5 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9719 Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9480 Sooty Tern Onychoprion fuscatus Breeds Mar 10 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Jul 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10695 Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Breeds Mar 10 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jun 30 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8938 White-winged Scoter Melanitta fusca Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10462

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BREEDING NAME SEASON Willet Tringa semipalmata Breeds Apr 20 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 5 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10669 Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia Breeds Apr 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Aug 20 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9722

PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE

SUMMARY

The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read the supplemental information and specifically the FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret this report.

Probability of Presence ( )

Green bars; the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project overlaps during that week of the year.

Breeding Season ( )

Yellow bars; liberal estimate of the timeframe inside which the bird breeds across its entire range.

Survey Effort ( )

Vertical black lines; the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps.

No Data ( )

A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.

probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC American Kestrel BCC - BCR

American Oystercatcher BCC Rangewide (CON)

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Audubon's Shearwater BCC Rangewide (CON)

Bald Eagle Non-BCC Vulnerable

Black Scoter Non-BCC Vulnerable

Black Skimmer BCC Rangewide (CON)

Brown Pelican Non-BCC Vulnerable

Chimney Swift BCC Rangewide (CON)

Common Loon Non-BCC Vulnerable

Great Blue Heron BCC - BCR

Great Shearwater Non-BCC Vulnerable

Lesser Yellowlegs BCC Rangewide (CON)

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Magnificent Frigatebird BCC - BCR

Pectoral Sandpiper BCC Rangewide (CON)

Pomarine Jaeger Non-BCC Vulnerable

Prairie Warbler BCC Rangewide (CON)

Red-breasted Merganser Non-BCC Vulnerable

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Red-headed Woodpecker BCC Rangewide (CON)

Ring-billed Gull Non-BCC Vulnerable

Royal Tern Non-BCC Vulnerable

Ruddy Turnstone BCC - BCR

Saltmarsh Sparrow BCC Rangewide (CON)

Short-billed Dowitcher BCC Rangewide (CON)

Sooty Tern Non-BCC Vulnerable

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Swallow-tailed Kite BCC Rangewide (CON)

White-winged Scoter Non-BCC Vulnerable

Willet BCC Rangewide (CON)

Wilson's Plover BCC Rangewide (CON)

Additional information can be found using the following links:

Eagle Management https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/

collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/

documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/

media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action

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MARINE MAMMALS Marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Some are also protected under the Endangered Species Act1 and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora2.

The responsibilities for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals are shared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [responsible for otters, walruses, polar bears, manatees, and dugongs] and NOAA Fisheries3 [responsible for seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, and porpoises]. Marine mammals under the responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list; for additional information on those species please visit the Marine Mammals page of the NOAA Fisheries website.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits the take of marine mammals and further coordination may be necessary for project evaluation. Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office shown.

1. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973.
2. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty to ensure that international trade in plants and animals does not threaten their survival in the wild.
3. 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.

NAME West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4469

WETLANDS Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.

For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District.

Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine the actual extent of wetlands on site.

ESTUARINE AND MARINE DEEPWATER E1ABL E1UBLx E1AB/UBL

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E1UBL

ESTUARINE AND MARINE WETLAND E2USN E2US2P E2SS5/EM1P E2EM1/FO3P E2FO3/5P E2FO3/EM1P E2EM1/SS3N E2US/SS3P E2FO3P E2SS5/3P E2US/EM1P E2FO3/USP E2EM1N E2USM E2USP E2FO3/1P E2SS3N E2EM1/USP E2EM1/SS5P E2SS3P E2SS5P

FRESHWATER POND PUBFx PUBV PUSS PUS/EM1C PUBHx PUBF PUSCx PUS/EM1R

FRESHWATER EMERGENT WETLAND PEM1Cx PEM1R PEM1/SS5T

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PEM1A PEM1Fx PEM1/FO3C PEM1/SS1T PEM1C PEM1T PEM1/FO3R PEM1/SS3R

FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND PFO1/2C PFO1/EM1C PSS1/3R PSS1F PFO3/EM1R PFO3C PFO1/4C PSS1/3C PFO3/1C PFO1/3Cd PFO1Cd PFO1C PSS5/EM1T PFO3/EM1C PSS1C PFO3S PFO1Cx PFO3R PSS1/EM1F PFO1/2F PSS3C PFO1/3C PFO1/3R PFO3/1Cx PFO1/SS1C PFO2/1C

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RIVERINE R2UBFx R4SBCx

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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Name: Mitchell Dehmer Address:11555 Rockville Pike City: Rockville State: MD Zip: 20852 Email mitchell.dehmer@nrc.gov Phone: 7634641250