ML25174A157

Gle to Fws, Request for Concurrence with Not Likely to Jeopardize Determination for Tricolored Bat

ML25174A157
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Site:	07007033
Issue date:	04/24/2025
From:	Knowles T Global Laser Enrichment
To:	Bishop S Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
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REGS-PLEF-FED-LTR-1000004 Page 1 Global Laser Enrichment LLC 4110 US Hwy 421, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401 USA Timothy Knowles Timothy.knowles@gle-us.com (910) 623-4336 (432) 425-5525 April 24, 2025 Seth R. Bishop Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kentucky Field Office 330 West Broadway, Room 265 Frankfort, KY 40601 RE:

Global Laser Enrichment LLC - USFWS Section 7 ESA - Informal Consultation Transmittal of Environmental Report Appendices Docket Number: 70-7033 / ADAMS: ML24365A109 USFWS Consultation Number: 2025-0021187

Dear Mr. Bishop:

Global Laser Enrichment LLC (GLE) is providing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with previously submitted reports as part of the GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF) environmental report. GLE submitted the environmental report to NRC in December 2024.

Based on our introductory call on April 7, 2025, GLE is submitting two studies developed for the environmental report and an updated Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) Official Species List.

• Appendix L - Protected Species Report - November 18, 2024

• Appendix O - Acoustic Bat Survey Report - August 19, 2024

REGS-PLEF-FED-LTR-1000004 Page 2

• Updated IPaC GLE PLEF - Project Code: 2025-0021187 - April 23, 2025 As it relates to the proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) and Section 7 of the ESA, GLE has determined that the project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the species.

Per your review, we would welcome a follow up discussion to discuss next steps related to consultation options with your team and NRC.

Thank you, Tim Knowles Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager Global Laser Enrichment cc:

Morgan Murphy, GLE Records (GLE)

GLE PLEF Environmental Report Appendix L Protected Species Report Appendix L Revision 0: December 2024

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Protected Species Report Boston Government Services, LLC GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project Project No. 170058 November 18, 2024

Protected Species Report prepared for Boston Government Services, LLC GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project McCracken County, Kentucky Project No. 170058 November 18, 2024 prepared by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

Protected Species Report Executive Summary EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) contracted Bums & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

(Bums & McDonnell) to evaluate property identified for the GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project (Project), in McCracken County, Kentucky. The property is an approximately 322-acre area centered at approximate coordinates latitude 37.093664, longitude -88.817256 (Project Area). The Project Area was evaluated for potential effects to species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, 16 U.S. C. § 1531 et seq.; Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) statutes and regulations; The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 50 CFR part 10.12; and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) 16 U.S.C. § 668.

Bums & McDonnell biologists identified the state and federally listed threatened or endangered species that should be considered in the Project's effects analysis. In addition, Bums & McDonnell evaluated the potential of the proposed Project to affect bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos ). Based on the desktop literature review and onsite assessment performed July 15 thru July 19, 2024, it is Bums & McDonnell's professional opinion that development of the proposed Project may affect but is not likely to adversely affect state and federally listed bat species including Indiana bat (Myotis soda/is), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and tricolored bat (Perimyotis subjlavus). Development of the proposed Project may affect and is likely to adversely affect listed species including hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), yellow-crowned night-heron (Nyctanassa violacea), cotton mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus), monarch butterfly (Danaus Plexippus), and compassplant (Silphium laciniatum).

Acoustic bat survey results indicate the presence of tricolored bat. The bat species and cotton mouse have the potential to be found within the forested habitats within the Project Area. If tree clearing is required, if clearing can be conducted during the winter, non-roosting season when bats will not be present, listed bat species will not likely be adversely affected. The listed, yellow-crowned night-heron and hooded merganser have the potential to be found in forested waterbody habitats such as forested ponds which were observed on-site. Tree clearing could potentially have an adverse impact on the cotton mouse, yellow-crowned night-heron, and hooded merganser. Compassplant individuals were observed on site during the onsite assessment. If impacts to these species or their habitats are avoided, then no adverse effects to these species are expected and no need for further consultation will be required. Official determinations of effect can only be obtained through agency coordination. If the Project proposes impacts to listed species or critical habitat then further coordination under Section 7 of the ESA will be required to confirm if adverse effects to species would occur and if additional studies would be required.

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Protected Species Report Executive Summary The monarch butterfly may occur within the small sections of open field meadows or grasslands. The candidate monarch butterfly and the proposed endangered species tricolored bat are not currently afforded formal protection under the ESA but have been included in this analysis as they could be listed in the future while the project is in progress.

There was no other observed habitat for other protected species, therefore the Project is anticipated to have no effect on any other state or federally listed species. In addition, no bald or golden eagle species or nests were observed therefore it is anticipated the proposed Project would have no effect on either bald or golden eagles.

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Protected Species Report Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

Page No.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

............................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Project Description............................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 ProjectActivities.................................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Project Area and Setting...................................................................................... 1-1 1.4 Protected Species Review and Habitat Assessment Methods.............................. 1-2 1.5 Potential Wildlife................................................................................................. 1-2 2.0 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK........................................................................ 2-1 2.1 Endangered Species Act...................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act................................................................ 2-1 2.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act................................................................................... 2-2 2.4 Kentucky State Listed Species Protection........................................................... 2-2 3.0 PROTECTED SPECIES.................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Identification of Federal and State Protected Species.......................................... 3-1 4.0 HABITAT ASSESSMENT................................................................................. 4-1 5.0 EFFECTS ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION................................................ 5-1 6.0 ACOUSTIC BAT REPORT

SUMMARY

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7.0 CONCLUSION

S................................................................................................ 7-1 8.0 LITERATURE CITED........................................................................................ 8-1 APPENDIX A-FIGURES APPENDIX B - SPECIES LISTS APPENDIX C - PHOTOGRAPH LOG Boston Government Services, LLC TOC-1 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Table of Contents LIST OF TABLES Page No.

Table 3-1:

Federal and State Protected Species with Potential to Occur in............................. 3-2 Table 4-1:

Dominant Vegetation Observed within the Project Area....................................... 4-2 Table 5-1:

Protected Species Potential to Occur and Effects Determination within the Project Area............................................................................................................ 5-2 Boston Government Services, LLC TOC-2 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report List of Abbreviations LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Term/Phrase/Name BGEP A Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act BGS Boston Government Services, LLC Bums & McDonnell Bums & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

EPA Environmental Protection Agency ESA Endangered Species Act IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation KDFWR Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act OKNP Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves PGDP Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant PLEF Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project Project Area Area encompassing footprint of Project development USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boston Government Services, LLC Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Introduction

1.0 INTRODUCTION

BGS contracted Bums & McDonnell to evaluate the approximately 322-acre Project Area identified for the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF) Project, in McCracken County, Kentucky for potential effects to species protected under the ESA of 1973, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) statutes and regulations, Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA); and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BG EPA). This report provides information for the methods and results of the protected species background review and habitat assessment survey performed for the Project throughout the entire Project Area. These assessments were performed July 15 thru July 19, 2024, to identify the potential presence of protected species habitats within the Project Area, and to evaluate the potential for effects to protected species that could result from Project development.

1.1 Project Description The Project Area is located in McCracken County, Kentucky. It is located south of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) and borders, in part, the road rights of way of Hobbs Road to the west, Dyke Road in part to the north, and Woodville Road to the south. It is located within the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area. The site location primarily consists of active agricultural land, forested habitat, and smaller sections of managed grass. The Project Area contains several wetlands, streams, and open water ponds. See Figure 1 in Appendix A showing the Project location.

1.2 Project Activities The Project involves the design, construction, and operation of a laser-based commercial uranium enrichment facility. Construction associated with development of the proposed Project may require survey, clearing, grading, site stabilization, construction, restoration, and revegetation. Necessary erosion and sedimentation control best management practices will be installed concurrent with clearing and grading activities to limit the amount of impact the Project has to the surrounding area.

1.3 Project Area and Setting Level III Ecoregions as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, 2024a) as areas where the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources are generally similar. The proposed Project Area is within the Mississippi Valley Loess Plains Level III Ecoregion and the Loess Plains Level IV ecoregion. The Mississippi Valley Loess Plains was historically irregular plains, gently rolling hills, and, near the Mississippi River, bluffs. The Loess Plains are a productive agricultural area that has a mosaic of oak-hickory forest and bluestem prairie. Today, most of the original vegetation has now been replaced by cropland. Agricultural runoff has degraded surface water quality. Channelization, high Boston Government Services, LLC 1-1 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Introduction turbidity, and siltation are common in the streams and rivers. Anthropogenic activities have led to the degradation of historic conditions within the ecoregion. (Woods et al., 2002)

The Project Area is within the Bayou Creek-Ohio River watershed, hydrologic unit code 051402060701.

(EPA, 2024b ). Little Bayou Creek runs through the eastern edge of the Project Area. There are no mapped FEMA floodways or floodplains located within the Project Area.

1.4 Protected Species Review and Habitat Assessment Methods Prior to field investigations, Bums & McDonnell biologists reviewed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) system to obtain a project-specific list of federally protected species or designated critical habitat that should be evaluated in the Project's effects analysis. In addition, the KDFWR's protected species list for McCracken County and the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) Kentucky Biological Assessment Tool was reviewed to determine the potential for protected species or their habitat to occur within the Project Area.

Each species identified in the protected species lists was reviewed to gather pertinent information regarding species' distinct physical characteristics and various habitat needs. Habitat on site was assessed for each species on July 15 thru July 19, 2024, based on this information.

1.5 Potential Wildlife The Project Area contains several different land uses and habitat types that could be used by a variety of species. Habitat functions in the Project Area include breeding/nesting, foraging, and cover. 518 species are listed to occur within McCracken County according to the KDFWR. Several species of terrestrial mammals, such as white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), coyote (Canis latrans), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), raccoon (Procyon lotor), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus jloridanus), eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), and many small rodents have potential to inhabit the Project Area based on the existing land use and habitats. Common bird species such as wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos),

northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) and American robin (Turdus migratorius) along with resident and migratory non-game bird species and migratory waterfowl have the potential to be found in the Project Area based on the existing land use and habitats. Reptiles and amphibians including various species of snakes, turtles, and frogs could potentially be found adjacent to wetlands and other water sources present within the Project Area. Reptile and amphibian species that are common to this area include gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis), eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina), southern leopard frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus), gray treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor), and American toad (Anaxyrus Boston Government Services, LLC 1-2 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Introduction americanus). Species that can be found in McCracken County are listed in the county species list in AppendixB.

During the habitat assessment survey evidence of wildlife and actual individual species were observed across the site. Evidence of wildlife included tracks found of raccoons, coyote, and white-tailed deer. The Merlin Bird ID App by Cornell Lab (Cornell University, 2024) was used to identify local bird species by vocalizations across the site. Bird species detected by the App included northern cardinal, American crow, white-eyed vireo (Vireo griseus), acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens), common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas), indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus),

field sparrow (Spizella pusilla), Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), Carolina chickadee (Poecile carolinensis), American goldfinch (Spinus tristis), northern parula (Setophaga americana), eastern wood-pewee (Contopus virens), downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), and red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Individual species were seen on site and documented of eastern box turtle, gray treefrog, American toad, upland chorus frog (Pseudacris feriarum), and Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis). The OKNP Kentucky Biological Assessment Tool (Appendix B) states that populations of compassplant and prairie milkweed have known occurrences in proximity to but not within the Project Area. The compassplant population was verified to be on site during the habitat assessment. The primary population occurred along the road right of way of Woodville Road with two individual species identified in the interior of the Project Area. Photos of the individual species can be found in Appendix C. Prairie milkweed was not observed during the surveys.

Some individual species were observed during the habitat assessment but were not able to be photo documented. These species included white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and southern leopard frogs.

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Protected Species Report Regulatory Framework 2.0 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 2.1 Endangered Species Act The ESA provides protection for plants and animals on the Secretary of the Interior's list of threatened or endangered species by prohibiting the take of the listed species (16 USC§ 1531-1543). The ESA defines "take" as to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or attempt to engage in any such conduct (16 USC§ 1532) 1. Section 7 of the ESA states that it is the responsibility of Federal agencies to ensure that any action they authorize, fund, or carry out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of habitat determined to be critical to the conservation of, any such species.

According to the USFWS, coordination under Section 7 of the ESA is required whenever there is a federal nexus for a project. If there is no federal nexus and after completing a threatened and endangered species review, it is determined that the proposed Project will not affect listed species or critical habitat (no negative impacts to listed species or critical habitat), no further consultation or contact with the USFWS is necessary (USFWS, 2024b ). Official determinations of effect can only be obtained through agency coordination. If the Project proposes impacts to listed species or critical habitat then further coordination under Section 7 of the ESA will be required to confirm if adverse effects to species would occur and if additional studies would be required.

2.2 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act The BGEPA provides protection of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) by prohibiting take of any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit (16 USC § 668). The BGEPA, in 50 CFR part 22.6, defines take as to pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, destroy, molest, or disturb. Disturb is defined to mean: to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree that causes, or is likely to cause, based on the best scientific information available:

Injury to an eagle; A decrease in its productivity, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior; or Nest abandonment, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior.

1 See also 50 CFR § 17.3 for the regulatory definitions of "harass" and "harm" as used in the definition of "take".

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Protected Species Report Regulatory Framework 2.3 Migratory Bird Treaty Act The MBTA provides protection for migratory birds listed in 50 CFR part 10.13 by making it unlawful at any time, by any means or in any manner, to pursue; hunt; take; capture; kill; attempt to take, capture, or kill; possess; offer for sale; sell; offer to barter; barter; offer to purchase; purchase; deliver for shipment; ship; export; import; cause to be shipped, exported, or imported; deliver for transportation; transport or cause to be transported; carry or cause to be carried; or receive for shipment, transportation, carriage, or export; any migratory bird, any part, nest, or egg of any such bird, unless allowed by permit (16 USC § 703). The MBTA defines "take" as to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect or to attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect. (50 CFR part 10.12).

2.4 Kentucky State Listed Species Protection The KDFWR is granted authority from the state of Kentucky to protect state listed threatened or endangered species. Kentucky law (301 KAR 3:061) states that it is unlawful for any person to import, transport, possess, process, sell or offer for sale any endangered species of fish and wildlife, or parts thereof without a permit unless the possession was prior to 1973. Nor shall any article be made in whole or from any part or parts of any species of fish and wildlife designated as endangered by this administrative regulation.

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Protected Species Report Protected Species 3.0 PROTECTED SPECIES 3.1 Identification of Federal and State Protected Species An endangered species is one that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its natural range. A threatened species is one likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A candidate species is one that is currently in the assessment process to determine if listing is appropriate using the listing factors in Section 4 of the ESA.

The USFWS IPaC identified 12 endangered species, two threatened species, one proposed endangered species, one candidate species, and one experimental population of non-essential species which will be considered in the Project's effects analysis (Appendix B). Additionally, the KDFWR Species list and the OKNP Kentucky Biological Assessment Tool (Appendix B) identified state threatened and endangered species that have potential to be within McCracken County. Table 3-1 identifies the federal and state protected species with the potential to occur in or around the Project Area.

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Protected Species Report Protected Species Table 3-1: Federal and State Protected Species with Potential to Occur in McCracken County, Kentucky Federal Listing State Listing Common Name Scientific Name Statusa Statusb Reptiles Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Not Listed Endangered Birds Whooping Crane Grus americana Experimental, Non-Not Listed essential Brown Creeper Certhia americana Not Listed Threatened Great Egret Ardea alba Not Listed Threatened Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius Not Listed Threatened Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Not Listed Endangered American Coot Fulica americana Not Listed Endangered Hooded Merganser Lophodytes cucullatus Not Listed Threatened Yellow-crowned Night-heron Nyctanassa violacea Not Listed Threatened Bachman's Sparrow Peucaea aestivalis Not Listed Endangered Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Not Listed Endangered Blue-winged Teal Spatula discors Not Listed Threatened Interior Least Tern Sternula antillarum athalassos Not Listed Endangered Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera Not Listed Endangered Mussels and Invertebrates Clubshell Pleuribema clava Endangered Not Listed Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria Endangered Not Listed Fat Pocketbook Potamilus capax Endangered Threatened Northern Riffleshell Epioblasma rangiana Endangered Not Listed Orangefoot Pimpleback Plethobasus cooperianus Endangered Endangered PinkMucket Lampsilis abrupta Endangered Endangered Rabbitsfoot Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica Threatened Endangered Ring Pink Obovaria retusa Endangered Endangered Rough Pigtoe Pleurobema plenum Endangered Not Listed Sheepnose Mussel Plethobasus cyphyus Endangered Endangered Spectaclecase Cumberlandia monodonta Endangered Not Listed Longsolid Fusconaia subrotunda Threatened Threatened Purple Lilliput Toxolasma lividum Not Listed Endangered Pocketbook Lampsilis ovata Not Listed Endangered Pyramid Pigtoe Pleurobema rubrum Not Listed Endangered Bleufer Potamilus purpuratus Not Listed Endangered Boston Government Services, LLC 3-2 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Federal Listing Common Name Scientific Name Statusa Shrimp Crayfish Faxonius lancifer Not Listed Insects Monarch Butterfly Danaus Plexippus Candidate Dukes' Skipper Euphyes dukesi Not Listed Mammals Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered Indiana Bat Myotis soda/is Endangered Northern Long-eared Batd Myotis septentrionalis Endangered Little Brown Bat Myotis lucifagus Not Listed Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subjlavus Proposed Endangered Cotton Mouse Peromyscus gossypinus Not Listed Fish Lake Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens Not Listed Alligator Gar Atractosteus spatula Not Listed Lake Chubsucker Erimyzon sucetta Not Listed Cypress Darter Etheostoma proeliare Not Listed Cypress Minnow Hybognathus hayi Not Listed Dollar Sunfish Lepomis marginatus Not Listed Redspotted Sunfish Lepomis miniatus Not Listed Mississippi Silverside Menidia audens Not Listed Taillight Shiner Notropis maculatus Not Listed Central Mudminnow Umbra limi Not Listed Plantsc Compassplant Silphium laciniatum Not Listed Prairie Milkweed Asclepias hirtella Not Listed source: USFWS, 2024a; KDFWR, 2024; OKNP, 2024 (a) Federally listed species identified by USWFS with potential to occur within or near the Project Area (USFWS, 2024a)

(b) State listed species identified by KDFWR with potential to occur within McCracken County (KDFWR, 2024)

(c) State listed plant species identified by OKNP with potential to occur within or near the Project Area (OKNP, 2024)

Protected Species State Listing Statusb Endangered Not Listed Threatened Threatened Endangered Endangered Threatened Threatened Threatened Endangered Endangered Threatened Threatened Endangered Endangered Threatened Threatened Threatened Threatened Threatened Threatened

( d) As of August 2024, the IPaC indicates Northern Long-eared Bat is no longer present within the Project Area or immediate surrounding area.

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Protected Species Report Habitat Assessment 4.0 HABITAT ASSESSMENT During onsite field investigations Bums & McDonnell identified nine vegetation communities within the Project Area, consisting of emergent wetland, scrub-shrub wetland, forested wetland, open water pond, urban, agricultural, old field, open field, and upland forest. These vegetation communities and the habitat that they provide were evaluated for the potential of listed threatened and endangered species to occur within the Project Area.

The wetland communities were classified using Cowardin Classification which is the approved national standard by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (2013). The emergent wetland community contains non-tidal wetlands dominated by palustrine emergent herbaceous vegetation. The scrub-shrub wetland community contains non-tidal wetlands dominated by palustrine scrub-shrub woody vegetation. The forested wetland community contains non-tidal wetlands dominated by palustrine forested woody vegetation. The pond community is a deep open water palustrine unconsolidated bottom pond that lacks vegetation.

The non-wetland communities were classified according to Anderson (1982). The urban community contains regularly maintained land such as residential or industrial areas with planted grasses that are impacted by mowing and other human activity. The agricultural community contains land used for producing crops or raising livestock. The open field community contains areas that are entirely herbaceous without woody vegetation and may refer to habitats such as prairies, meadows, or grasslands.

The old field community contains areas that were formerly impacted by human activities and now are abandoned with an herbaceous community having less than half woody vegetation coverage. The upland forest community contains areas with a majority of upland woody vegetation or trees greater than twenty feet tall.

Refer to Table 4-1 for a summary of the dominant plant species observed within each vegetation community of the Project Area. Locations of each of the vegetation communities and habitats assessed can be seen on the figures located in Appendix A. Representative photographs of the vegetation communities, potential habitat, and observed species identified within the Project Area can be found in Appendix C.

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Protected Species Report Habitat Assessment Table 4-1: Dominant Vegetation Observed within the Project Area Habitat Acres Stratum Scientific Name Common Name Persicaria sagittata Arrow-leafTearthumb Dichanthelium clandestinum Deer-tongue Rosette Grass Boehmeria cylindrica Small-spike False Nettle Microstegium vimineum Japanese stilt grass Emergent 4

Herbaceous Impatiens capensis Spotted Touch-me-not Wetland Persicaria hydropiperoides Swamp Smartweed Scirpus atrovirens Dark-green Bulrush Rhexia marinia Maryland Meadow-beauty Ludwigia palustrus Marsh Primrose-willow Cyperus strigosus Straw-color Flat Sedge Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush Scrub-Shrub Salix nigra Black Willow Wetland 1

Shrub Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash Acerrubrum Red Maple Acerrubrum Red Maple Quercus palustris Pin Oak Diospyros virginiana Common Persimmon Tree Betula nigra River Birch Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash Celtis laevigata Sugarberry Forested 19 Quercus lyrata Overcup Oak Wetland Shrub Salix nigra Black Willow Microstegium vimineum Japanese stilt grass Boehmeria cylindrica Small-spike False Nettle Herbaceous Impatiens capensis Spotted Touch-me-not Persicaria hydropiperoides Swamp Smartweed Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fem Pond 4

NIA NIA NIA Paa pratensis Kentucky Blue Grass Plantago lanceolata Narrow leaf Plantain Urban 2.5 Herbaceous Trifolium repens White Clover Microstegium vimineum Japanese Stiltgrass Rubus argutus Sawtooth Blackberry Zea mays Com Agricultural 78 Herbaceous Glycine max Soybeans Boston Government Services, LLC 4-2 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Habitat Assessment Habitat Acres Stratum Scientific Name Common Name Dactylis glomerata Orchard Grass Trifolium repens White Clover Open Field 6.5 Herbaceous Solidago canadensis Canada Goldenrod Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass Daucus carota Queen Anne's Lace Solidago gigantea Giant Goldenrod Herbaceous Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass Old Field 37 Dichanthelium scoparium Velvety Panicgrass Tripsacum dactyloides Eastern Gamagrass Rhus typhina Staghom Sumac Shrub Rhus copallinum Winged Sumac Diospyros virginiana Persimmon Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash Ulmus alata Winged Elm Acerrubrum Red Maple Sassafras albidum Sassafras Tree Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum Acer saccharinum Silver Maple Upland Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory 170 Celtis laevigata Sugar Berry Forest Asimina triloba Common Pawpaw Quercus alba White Oak Shrub Rubus allegheniensis Common Blackberry Herbaceous Microstegium vimineum Japanese Stiltgrass Toxicodendron radicans Poison ivy Phytolacca americana Pokeweed Boston Government Services, LLC 4-3 Burns & McDonnell

Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination 5.0 EFFECTS ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION Based on the life history of each species and the habitat data observed on site July 15 thru July 19, 2024, during the field investigations, Bums & McDonnell biologists evaluated the potential for each species to occur within the proposed Project Area. Locations for all the vegetation communities and photo points can be seen on the figures located in Appendix A with the corresponding photos in Appendix C. Based on the results of analysis, each species was assigned one of the categories below. Official determinations of effect can only be obtained through consultation with the USFWS and KDFWR.

Known to occur - The species has been previously documented within the Project Area or was observed during field investigations.

May occur - The Project Area is within the species' currently known range, and habitat type, soil, etc., resemble those known to be utilized by the species.

Unlikely to occur - The Project Area is within the species' currently known range, but habitat type, soil, etc., do not resemble those known to be utilized by the species, or the Project Area is clearly outside the species' currently known range.

Does not occur - The species does not occur within the Project Area due to absence of habitat.

Once each species' potential to occur within the Project Area was categorized, Bums & McDonnell biologists evaluated the proposed Project's potential to affect each species to establish a recommended determination of effect. These recommended determinations follow the effects determinations guidance as put forth by the USFWS (USFWS, 2024c) and include:

No effect - The proposed action will not affect listed species or critical habitat.

May affect, but is not likely to adversely affect - The proposed action may affect listed species and/or critical habitat; however, the effects are expected to be discountable, insignificant, or completely beneficial.

May affect, is likely to adversely affect - Adverse effects to listed species may occur as a direct or indirect result of the proposed action or its interrelated or interdependent actions, and the effect is not discountable, insignificant, or beneficial. Section 7 consultation is recommended to confirm if adverse effects to species would occur and if additional studies would be required.

In addition to the federally and state listed species; Bums & McDonnell biologists evaluated the proposed Project's potential to impact the bald eagle to establish a recommended determination of impact, as follows:

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Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination May impact - Adverse impacts to protected species may occur as a direct or indirect result of the proposed action or its interrelated or interdependent actions.

No impact - The proposed action will not impact protected species or critical habitat.

Table 5-1 summarizes the list of federal and state protected species with potential to be affected by the proposed Project, their corresponding potential to occur within the Project Area, and Bums &

McDonnell's recommended determination of effect.

Table 5-1: Protected Species Potential to Occur and Effects Determination within the Project Area Protected Species Recommended Potential to Occur within the Project Area Effects CommonName3 Determinationc Reptiles Unlikely to occur. Project Area lacks deep water ofrivers Alligator Snapping with vegetation and sufficient shelter. Open water ponds No Effect Turtle - SEb are isolated and have no way for large turtle species to enter besides unlikely extensive land travel.

Birds Whooping Crane -

Unlikely to occur. No suitable wetland grassland habitat or No Effect Experimental experimental populations present within the Project Area.

Brown Creeper -

Unlikely to occur. Mature evergreen or mixed evergreen-No Effect ST deciduous forests needed for breeding were not present.

Great Egret - ST Unlikely to occur. The Project Area is located within the species' migratory range; however, preferred habitat of wet prairies adjacent to inland marshes, lakes, open ponds, No Effect shallow bays, salt marsh and sand or tidal flats are not present within the Project Area.

Northern Harrier -

Unlikely to occur. Could possibly be found ST hunting/foraging in agricultural fields, but unlikely due to the lack of wet grassland breeding habitat within or adjacent to the Project Area. Plenty of adjacent agricultural No Effect fields can be also used for hunting/foraging. Therefore, loss of agricultural land within the Project Area will not impact this species or its hunting/foraging.

Peregrine Falcon -

Unlikely to occur. Requires open habitat with large cliffs or No Effect SE structures for nesting American Coot -

Unlikely to occur. Fairly shallow freshwater ponds are SE present, but the habitat lacks the needed marsh and emergent vegetation. Fringe emergent vegetation No Effect surrounding the open water ponds is insufficient to provide habitat or breeding area.

Hooded Merganser May occur within the larger forested ponds in the Project

- ST Area and can nest in the adjacent hollow trees. If ponds and May affect, is forested areas that may be used for habitat and nesting can likely to be avoided direct impacts to hooded merganser can be adversely affectd avoided. If impacts are unavoidable further agency consultation is recommended.

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Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination Protected Species Recommended Potential to Occur within the Project Area Effects CommonName3 Determinationc Yellow-crowned May occur within forested wetlands and ponds within the Night-heron - ST Project Area. If ponds and the forested areas that may be May affect, is used for habitat and nesting can be avoided direct impacts likely to to yellow-crowned night-heron can be avoided. If impacts are unavoidable further agency consultation is adversely affect recommended.

Bachman's Sparrow Unlikely to occur. No suitable old growth pine forest No Effect

- SE habitat with developed herb layer.

Pied-billed Grebe -

Unlikely to occur. Freshwater ponds are present, but the ST fringe emergent habitat lacks sufficient marsh vegetation No Effect for this species to use as habitat.

Blue-winged Teal -

Unlikely to occur. Wetland marsh or mudflat habitat with ST open water and dense emergent vegetation is not present No Effect within the Project Area.

Interior Least Tern Unlikely to occur. Does not contain necessary habitat of No Effect

- SE sandbars in large rivers.

Golden-winged Unlikely to occur. The Project Area is not within breeding Warbler - SE range for the golden-winged warbler. There is potential for the species to migrate through the project area, but open No Effect woodlands with patches of shrubs or thickets are not sufficient enough to provide habitat.

Mussels and Invertebrates Clubshell - FE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Fanshell - FE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Fat Pocketbook -

Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect FE, ST substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Northern Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect Riffleshell - FE substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Orangefoot Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable Pimpleback -

substrate or flow to support mussel species.

No Effect FE, SE Pink Mucket -

Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect FE, SE substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Rabbitsfoot -

Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect FT, SE substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Ring Pink - FE, SE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Rough Pigtoe - FE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Sheepnose Mussel Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect

- FE, SE substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

Spectaclecase - FE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to suooort mussel species.

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Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination Protected Species Recommended Potential to Occur within the Project Area Effects CommonName3 Determinationc Longsolid - FT, ST Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Purple Lilliput - SE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Pocketbook - SE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Pyramid Pigtoe -

Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect SE substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Bleufer - SE Unlikely to occur. Streams on site did not have suitable No Effect substrate or flow to support mussel species.

Shrimp Crayfish -

Unlikely to occur. Streams are present but lack the No Effect SE necessary substrate and boulder hiding places.

Insects Monarch Butterfly May occur within the open field meadows or grasslands.

May affect, but is

- Candidate This is a candidate species and not currently afforded not likely to formal protection under the ESA.

adversely affect Unlikely to occur. Requires large patches of hairy sedge Dukes' Skipper -

(Carex lacustris) or shoreline sedge (Carex hyalinolepis)

No Effect ST and marsh vegetation within forested swamps which was not observed on site.

Mammals Gray Bat - FE, ST Unlikely to occur. No cave features were observed in or directly adjacent to the Project Area. Could potentially be present but is unlikely to be impacted by tree clearing as No Effect they currently have no tree clearing restrictions under USFWS ITT1idelines.

Indiana Bat -

May occur within or adjacent to the Project Area. No FE, SE results were found during the acoustic bat survey, but potential bat habitat is present within the Project Area. If all trees, including roost trees, can be avoided during May affect, but is construction or if any tree clearing can be conducted during not likely to the winter, non-roosting season, direct impacts to bats can adversely affect be avoided. If tree clearing is unavoidable outside of the winter further agency consultation and mitigation through an in lieu fee program is required.

Northern Long-May occur within or adjacent to the Project Area. No eared Bat - FE, SEe results were found during the acoustic bat survey, but potential bat habitat is present within the Project Area. If all trees, including roost trees, can be avoided during May affect, but is construction or if any tree clearing can be conducted during not likely to the winter, non-roosting season, direct impacts to bats can adversely affect be avoided. If tree clearing is unavoidable outside of the winter further agency consultation and mitigation through an in lieu fee program is required.

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Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination Protected Species Recommended Potential to Occur within the Project Area Effects CommonName3 Determinationc Little Brown Bat -

Unlikely to occur. Could potentially be present but is ST unlikely to be impacted by tree clearing as they currently No Effect have no tree clearing restrictions under USFWS guidelines.

Tricolored Bat -

Known to occur. Found in forested habitats where they Proposed roost in trees, primarily among leaves. Presence of Endangered, ST tricolored bat was detected at three of the four acoustic bat survey sites. Forested areas are present within the Project May affect, but is Area. If all trees, including roost trees, can be avoided during construction or if any tree clearing can be conducted not likely to during the winter, non-roosting season, direct impacts to adversely affect bats can be avoided. If tree clearing is unavoidable outside of the winter further agency consultation and mitigation through an in lieu fee program is required.

Cotton Mouse - ST May occur within forested areas within hardwood forests, swamps, the margins of cleared fields, edges of dunes, and May affect, is scrub shrub habitats. If all tree clearing can be avoided likely to direct impacts to cotton mouse can be avoided. If tree adversely affect clearing is unavoidable further agency consultation will be required.

Fish Lake Sturgeon - SE Unlikely to occur. Large enough freshwater lakes or rivers No Effect are not present within the Project Area Alligator Gar - SE Unlikely to occur. Large and slow-moving rivers, reservoirs, oxbow lakes, bayous, and bays are not present No Effect in the Project Area.

Lake Chubsucker -

Unlikely to occur. Lowland streams and rivers, oxbow ST lakes, sloughs, and swamps are not present in the Project No Effect Area.

Cypress Darter -

Unlikely to occur. Slow-moving water is present but lacks No Effect ST sufficient vegetation and habitat.

Cypress Minnow -

Unlikely to occur. Large river habitat with riffles are not No Effect SE present in the Project Area.

Dollar Sunfish - SE Unlikely to occur. Lacks soft substrate in pools of creeks, No Effect swamps and lakes with aquatic vegetation.

Redspotted Sunfish Unlikely to occur. Requires warm lowland swamps,

- ST oxbows, and sluggish backwaters of streams and rivers No Effect which are not present in the Project Area.

Mississippi Unlikely to occur. Shallow, warm water lakes, and No Effect Silverside - ST reservoirs are not present in the Project Area.

Taillight Shiner -

Unlikely to occur. Project Area lacks Swamps, ponds, No Effect ST oxbow lakes and rivers with many aquatic plants.

Central Unlikely to occur. Slow-moving riffles are not present No Effect Mudminnow - ST around large ponds or streams.

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Protected Species Report Effects Analysis and Determination Protected Species Potential to Occur within the Project Area Common Name3 Plants Compassplant - ST Known to occur. Plant has a recorded occurrence by the OKNP and was documented on site during the habitat assessment. If this species can be avoided during construction, then no further consultation would be needed.

If this species is proposed to be impacted further consultation is required.

Prairie Milkweed -

Unlikely to occur. Plant has a recorded occurrence by the ST OKNP but the occurrence is not within the Project Area and no species were observed during field evaluations.

Other Federally Protected Species Unlikely to occur. Although bald eagles may traverse the Bald eagle Project Area, suitable nesting habitat or food sources are not present within the Project Area. No nests were observed within or adjacent to the Project Area.

Unlikely to occur. Project Area lies outside of the general Golden eagle breeding range of the species. No nests were observed within or adjacent to the Project Area.

(a)

Federal and state hsted species were 1denlified by the USFWS, KDFWR, OKNP (b)

FE: Federally Endangered, FT: Federally Threatened, SE: State Endangered, ST: State Threatened (c)

Determinations based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nomenclatnre (USFWS, 2024 Recommended Effects Determinationc May affect, is likely to adversely affect No Effect No Impact No Impact (d)

Section 7 consultation is recommended to confirm if adverse effects to species would occur and if additional stndies would be required.

( e)

As of August 2024, the IPaC indicates Northern Long-eared Bat is no longer present within the Project Area or immediate surrounding area.

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Protected Species Report Acoustic Bat Report Summary 6.0 ACOUSTIC BAT REPORT

SUMMARY

Further assessment of the potential for bat species was done by conducting a presence/probable absence survey for this project using acoustic survey methods in accordance with the 2024 USFWS Rangewide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines. Target species for the survey included Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, and tricolored bat. Acoustic bat detectors were deployed at 4 locations within the Project Area for 9 nights. The survey results indicated presence of tricolored bat at three of the sites and probable absence oflndiana bat and northern long-eared bat from all sites. Gray bat and little brown bat were determined to potentially be present based on the automated identification software. These species were not manually reviewed because it is not recommended or required under USFWS guidelines and currently the guidelines have no tree clearing restrictions.

The listed tricolored bat species has the potential to be found within the forested habitats present within the Project Area where they roost in trees, primarily among leaves. If tree clearing can be avoided during construction or be conducted during the winter, non-roosting season, tricolored bat will not likely be adversely affected. These results and further discussion on the presence/probable absence of listed bat species can be reviewed in the complete Acoustic Bat Survey Report in Appendix O of the Environmental Report.

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Protected Species Report Conclusions

7.0 CONCLUSION

S Based on desktop review and the results of the habitat assessments conducted July 15 thru July 19, 2024, it is Bums & McDonnell's professional opinion that that development of the proposed Project may affect but is not likely to adversely affect state and federally listed bat species including Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, and tricolored bat. Development of the proposed Project may affect and is likely to adversely affect state listed species including hooded merganser, yellow-crowned night-heron, cotton mouse, monarch butterfly, and compassplant.

Acoustic bat survey results indicate the presence of tricolored bat. The bat species and cotton mouse have the potential to be found within the forested habitats within the Project Area. If tree clearing is required, but clearing can be conducted during the winter, non-roosting season when bats will not be present, listed bat species will not likely be adversely affected. The listed, yellow-crowned night-heron and hooded merganser have the potential to be found in forested waterbody habitats such as forested ponds which were observed on-site. Tree clearing could potentially have an adverse impact on the cotton mouse, yellow-crowned night-heron, and hooded merganser. Compassplant individuals were observed on site during the onsite assessment. If impacts to these species or their habitats are avoided, then no adverse effects to these species are expected and no need for further consultation will be required. Official determinations of effect can only be obtained through agency coordination. If the Project proposes impacts to listed species or critical habitat then further coordination under Section 7 of the ESA will be required to confirm if adverse effects to species would occur and if additional studies would be required.

The monarch butterfly may occur within the small sections of open field meadows or grasslands. The candidate monarch butterfly and the proposed endangered species tricolored bat are not currently afforded formal protection under the ESA but have been included in this analysis as they could be listed in the future while the Project is in progress.

There was no other observed habitat for other protected species, therefore the Project is anticipated to have no effect on any other state or federally listed species. In addition, no bald or golden eagle species or nests were observed therefore it is anticipated the proposed Project would have no effect on either bald or golden eagles.

The results and conclusions presented in the report are Bums & McDonnell's professional opinion based on the information available during the literature review, the onsite habitat assessment, the bat acoustic survey, and Bums & McDonnell's understanding and interpretation of the ESA, MBTA and BGEPA.

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Protected Species Report Literature Cited 8.0 LITERATURE CITED Anderson, D.M. 1982. Plant Communities of Ohio: A Preliminary Classification and Description. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, Columbus, Ohio.

Accessed on July 30, 2024 Cornell University. 2024. Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab (Version 3.2) [Mobile App]. App Store.

https :// apps. apple. com/us/ app/mer lin-bird-id-by-cornell-lab/i d 773 4 5 7 6 73 Federal Geographic Data Committee. 2013. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of theUnited States. FGDC-STD-004-2013. Second Edition. Wetlands Subcommittee, Federal GeographicData Committee and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC. Accessed on July 30, 2024 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFR). 2024. McCracken County Species information. https://app.fw.ky.gov/speciesinfo/countyListSpecies.asp Accessed on July 8, 2024 Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP). 2024. Kentucky Biological Assessment Tool.

https://kygisportal.ky.gov/arcgis/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d57ad568a4e44cc4b7c50595 2f3e898f Accessed on July 12, 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2024a. Ecoregions. https://www.epa.gov/eco-research/ecoregions Accessed on July 9, 2024 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2024b. How's My Waterway.

https://mywaterway.epa.gov/community/051402060701/overview. Accessed on July 9, 2024 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2024a. Information for Planning and Consultation. Accessed on July 8, 2024 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2024b. Section 7 Consultations.

https://www.fws.gov/service/esa-section-7-consultation Accessed on July 9, 2024 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2024c. Kentucky Field Office Project Review Guidance.

https ://www. fws. gov/ office/kentucky-eco lo gi cal-servi ces/kentucky-field-offi ce-proj ect-revi ew-gui dance#:- : text=S ecti on%207%20of%20the%20Act,or%20techni cal%20assistance%20in%20 K entucky. Accessed on July 9, 2024 Woods, A.I., Omernik, J.M., Martin, W.H., Pond, G.J., Andrews, W.M., Call, S.M, Comstock, I.A., and Taylor, D.D., 2002, Ecoregions of Kentucky (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs):Reston, VA., U.S. Geological Survey (map scale 1: 1,000,000) http://ecologicalregions.info/data/ky/ky _ front.pdf Accessed on July 9, 2024 Boston Government Services, LLC 8-1 Burns & McDonnell

APPENDIX A - FIGURES

APPENDIX B - SPECIES LISTS

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE In Reply Refer To:

Project Code: 2024-0128771 Project Name: BGS Paducah Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office J C Watts Federal Building, Room 265 330 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-8670 Phone: (502) 695-0467 Fax: (502) 695-1024 Email Address: kentuckyes@fws.gov 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC

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. 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 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)(l) 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

Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC 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 (BG EPA) 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 BG EPA, 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 2 of 9

Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment( s):

Official Species List 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:

Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office J C Watts Federal Building, Room 265 330 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-8670 (502) 695-0467 3 of 9

Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC PROJECT

SUMMARY

Project Code:

2024-0128771 Project Name:

BGS Paducah Project Type:

Commercial Development Project

Description:

Environmental Survey for proposed construction near Paducah Plant Project Location:

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

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Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 17 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. Note that 6 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions.

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.

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Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC MAMMALS NAME Gray Bat Myotis grisescens No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The project area includes potential gray bat habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/6422.pdf Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The project area includes 'potential' habitat. All activities in this location should consider possible effects to this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/6422.pdf Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515 BIRDS NAME Whooping Crane Grus americana Population: U.S.A. (AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NC, NM, OH, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV, western half of WY)

No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/758 CLAMS NAME Clubshell Pleurobema clava Population: Wherever found; Except where listed as Experimental Populations No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The species may be affected by projects that significantly impact the Ohio River.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3789 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

STATUS Endangered Endangered Proposed Endangered STATUS Experimental Population, Non-Essential STATUS Endangered Endangered 6 of 9

Project code: 2024-0128771 08/11/2024 17:07:30 UTC NAME This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The species may be affected by projects that significantly impact the Ohio River.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4822 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Fat Pocketbook Potamilus capax No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The species may be affected by projects that significantly impact, directly or indirectly, the following rivers: Clarks, Cumberland, Green, Mississippi, Ohio, Tradewater, or Tennessee.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2780 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Longsolid Fusconaia subrotunda There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9880 Northern Riffleshell Epioblasma rangiana No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

• The species may be affected by projects that significantly impact, directly or indirectly, the following rivers: Green, Licking, or Ohio.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/527 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Orangefoot Pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1132 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Pink Mucket (pearlymussel) Lampsilis abrupta No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7829 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Rabbitsfoot Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5165 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf STATUS Endangered Threatened Endangered Endangered Endangered Threatened 7 of 9

Project code: 2024-0128771 NAME Ring Pink (mussel) Obovaria retusa No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4128 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Rough Pigtoe Pleurobema plenum No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6894 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Sheepnose Mussel Plethobasus cyphyus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6903 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf Spectaclecase (mussel) Cumberlandia monodonta No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7867 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/AWGOZBO2GJH2DG6FLOZ5FMIOUM/

documents/generated/5639.pdf INSECTS NAME Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

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11 Species Information Species observations for selected counties Linked life history provided courtesy of NatureServe Explorer.

Records may include both recent and historical observations.

US Status Definitions Kentucky Status Definitions List Species observations in 1 selected county.

Selected county is: McCracken.

Scientific Name and Common Name Life History and Pictures Accipiter cooperii I Cooper's Hawk Accipiter striatus Sharp-shinned Hawk Acipenser fulvescens Lake Sturgeon Acris crepitans Eastern Cricket Frog Actinonaias Mucket ligamentina Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged Blackbird Agkistrodon contortrix Eastern Copperhead Aix sponsa Wood Duck Alosa chrysochloris Skipjack Herring Amblema plicata Threeridge Ambloplites rupestris Rock Bass Ambystoma Spotted macu/atum Salamander Ambystoma opacum Marbled Salamander Class Aves Aves Actinopterygii Amphibia Bivalvia Aves Reptilia Aves Actinopterygii Bivalvia Actinopterygii Amphibia Amphibia County us KY WAP Reference Status Status McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

s Yes Reference McCracken N

E Yes Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference McCracken N

N Reference

Ambystoma Mole Amphibia McCracken N

N Yes Reference talpoideum Salamander Ambystoma texanum Small-mouthed Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Salamander Ambystoma tigrinum Eastern Tiger Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Salamander Ameiurus me/as Black Bullhead Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Ameiurus natalis Yellow Bullhead Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Ameiurus nebulosus Brown Bullhead Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Amia ca/va Bowfin Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Ammodramus Grasshopper Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference savannarum Sparrow Ammospiza /econteii LeConte's Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Anas acuta Northern Pintail Aves McCracken N

N Reference Anas crecca Green-winged Aves McCracken N

N Reference Teal Anas platyrhynchos Mallard Aves McCracken N

N Reference Anas rubripes American Black Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Duck Anaxyrus americanus American Toad Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Anaxyrus fowleri Fowler's Toad Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Anguilla rostrata American Eel Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Antrostomus Chuck-will's-Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference carolinensis widow Antrostomus vociferus Whip-poor-will Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Apa/one mutica Midland Smooth Chelonia McCracken N

N Yes Reference mutica Softshell Apa/one spinifera Eastern Spiny Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference spin if era Softshell Aphredoderus Pirate Perch Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference sayanus

Aplodinotus grunniens Freshwater Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Drum Archilochus alexandri Black-chinned Aves McCracken N

N Reference Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Ruby-throated Aves McCracken N

N Reference Hummingbird Arcidens confragosus Rock Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Pocketbook Ardea alba Great Egret Aves McCracken N

T Yes Reference Ardea herodias Great Blue Aves McCracken N

N Reference Heron Aspidoscelis Six-lined Reptilia McCracken N

s Yes Reference sexlineata Race runner Atractosteus spatula Alligator Gar Actinopterygii McCracken N

E Yes Reference Aythya affinis Lesser Scaup Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Aythya collaris Ring-necked Aves McCracken N

N Reference Duck Aythya valisineria Canvasback Aves McCracken N

N Reference Baeolophus bicolor Tufted Titmouse Aves McCracken N

N Reference Bartramia longicauda Upland Aves McCracken N

H Yes Reference Sandpiper Blarina brevicauda Northern Short-Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference tailed Shrew Blarina carolinensis Southern Short-Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference tailed Shrew Bombycil/a cedrorum Cedar Waxwing Aves McCracken N

N Reference Branta canadensis Canada Goose Aves McCracken N

N Reference Bubo virginianus Great Horned Aves McCracken N

N Reference Owl Bucephala albeola Bufflehead Aves McCracken N

N Reference Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed Hawk Aves McCracken N

N Reference Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered Aves McCracken N

N Reference Hawk

Butorides virescens Green Heron Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Campeloma decisum Pointed Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference Campeloma Campostoma Central Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference anomalum Stoneroller Campostoma Largescale Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference oligolepis Stoneroller Campostoma pullum Finescale Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Reference Stoneroller Canis latrans Coyote Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Carassius auratus Goldfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Cardellina pusil/a Wilson's Warbler Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cardinal Carphophis amoenus Common Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Wormsnake Carpiodes carpio River Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Carpsucker Carpiodes cyprinus Quillback Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Carpiodes velifer Highfin Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Carpsucker Castor canadensis American Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Beaver Cathartes aura Turkey Vulture Aves McCracken N

N Reference Catharus fuscescens Veery Aves McCracken N

N Reference Catharus guttatus Hermit Thrush Aves McCracken N

N Reference Catharus minimus Gray-cheeked Aves McCracken N

N Reference Thrush Catharus ustulatus Swainson's Aves McCracken N

N Reference Thrush Catostomus White Sucker Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference commersonii

Centrarchus Flier Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference macropterus Centronyx henslowii Henslow's Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Sparrow Certhia americana Brown Creeper Aves McCracken N

T Reference Chaetura pelagica Chimney Swift Aves McCracken N

N Reference Charadrius vociferus Killdeer Aves McCracken N

N Reference Chelydra serpentina Snapping Turtle Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference Chlidonias niger Black Tern Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Chondestes Lark Sparrow Aves McCracken N

s Reference grammacus Chordeiles minor Common Aves McCracken N

N Reference Nighthawk Chrysemys dorsalis x Southern Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference picta Painted and Painted Turtle Hybrid Circus hudsonius Northern Harrier Aves McCracken N

T Yes Reference Cistothorus palustris Marsh Wren Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cistothorus stellaris Sedge Wren Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Coccyzus americanus Yellow-billed Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Cuckoo Co/aptes auratus Northern Flicker Aves McCracken N

N Reference Colinus virginianus Northern Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Bobwhite Co/uber constrictor North American Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Racer Co/umba livia Rock Pigeon Aves McCracken N

N Reference Contopus virens Eastern Wood-Aves McCracken N

N Reference Pewee Coragyps atratus Black Vulture Aves McCracken N

N Reference Corbicu/a f/uminea Asiatic Clam Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference

Corvus American Crow Aves McCracken N

N Reference brachyrhynchos Corvus ossifragus Fish Crow Aves McCracken N

s Reference Corynorhinus Rafinesque's Mammalia McCracken N

s Yes Reference rafinesquii Big-eared Bat Creaserinus fodiens Digger Crayfish Malacostraca McCracken N

N Yes Reference Cryptobranchus Eastern Amphibia McCracken N

s Yes Reference alleganiensis Hellbender alleganiensis Cryptotis parva Least Shrew Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Ctenopharyngodon Grass Carp Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference idella Cyanocitta cristata Blue Jay Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cyc/eptus e/ongatus Blue Sucker Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Cyc/onaias nodulata Wartyback Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Cyc/onaias pustulosa Pimpleback Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Cyclonaias Purple Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference tubercu/ata Wartyback Cygnus buccinator Trumpeter Swan Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Cygnus co/umbianus Tundra Swan Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cygnus o/or Mute Swan Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cyprinella /utrensis Red Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Cyprinella spiloptera Spotfin Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Cyprinella venusta Blacktail Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Yes Reference Cyprinella whipplei Steel color Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Shiner Cyprinus carpio Common Carp Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Dasypus Nine-banded Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference novemcinctus Armadillo Deroceras /aeve Meadow Slug Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference

Desmognathus Spotted Dusky Amphibia McCracken N

N Yes Reference conanti Salamander Diadophis punctatus Mississippi Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference stictogenys Ringneck Snake Didelphis virginiana Virginia Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Opossum Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Dorosoma Gizzard Shad Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference cepedianum Dorosoma petenense Threadfin Shad Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Dreissena Zebra Mussel Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference polymorpha Dryobates pubescens Downy Aves McCracken N

N Reference Woodpecker Dryobates villosus Hairy Aves McCracken N

N Reference Woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus Pileated Aves McCracken N

N Reference Woodpecker Dumetella Gray Catbird Aves McCracken N

N Reference carolinensis Elassoma zonatum Banded Pygmy Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Sunfish Ellipsaria lineolata Butterfly Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Elliptio crassidens Elephantear Bivalvia McCracken N

s Yes Reference Empidonax trail/ii Willow Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Flycatcher Empidonax virescens Acadian Aves McCracken N

N Reference Flycatcher Eptesicus fuscus Big Brown Bat Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark Aves McCracken N

N Reference Erimyzon c/aviformis Western Creek Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Chubsucker

Erimyzon sucetta Lake Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Yes Reference Chubsucker Esox americanus Grass Pickerel Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Esox niger Chain Pickerel Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Yes Reference Etheostoma Mud Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference asprigene Etheostoma Green side Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference blennioides Darter Etheostoma Rainbow Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference caeruleum Etheostoma Bluntnose Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference chlorosoma Darter Etheostoma flabellare Fantail Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma gracile Slough Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma histrio Harlequin Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma nigrum Johnny Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma oophylax Guardian Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma proeliare Cypress Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Yes Reference Etheostoma Orangethroat Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference spectabile Darter Etheostoma Spottail Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference squamiceps Etheostoma Speckled Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference stigmaeum Etheostoma zonale Banded Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Etheostoma zonistium Bandfin Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Euphagus carolinus Rusty Blackbird Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Euphyes dukesi Dukes' Skipper lnsecta McCracken N

T Yes Reference Eurycea cirrigera Southern Two-Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference lined Salamander Eurycea /ongicauda Long-tailed Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Salamander

Eurycea lucifuga Cave Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Salamander Eurynia dilatata Spike Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Falco peregrinus Peregrine Aves McCracken N

E Yes Reference Falcon Falco sparverius American Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Kestrel Farancia abacura Western Reptilia McCracken N

s Yes Reference reinwardtii Mudsnake Faxonius lancifer Shrimp Crayfish Malacostraca McCracken N

E Yes Reference Fulica americana American Coot Aves McCracken N

E Reference Fundulus notatus Blackstripe Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Topminnow Fundulus olivaceus Blacks potted Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Topminnow Fusconaia f/ava Wabash Pigtoe Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Fusconaia subrotunda Longsolid Bivalvia McCracken T

T Yes Reference Gambusia affinis Western Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Mosquitofish Gastrophryne Eastern Narrow-Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference carolinensis mouthed Toad Geothlypis formosa Kentucky Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Warbler Geothlypis Mourning Aves McCracken N

N Reference philadelphia Warbler Geothlypis trichas Common Aves McCracken N

N Reference Yellowthroat Graptemys Northern Map Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference geographica Turtle Graptemys Ouachita Map Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference ouachitensis Turtle Graptemys Mississippi Map Chelonia McCracken N

N Yes Reference pseudogeographica Turtle kohnii

Graptemys Northern False Chelonia McCracken N

N Yes Reference pseudogeographica Map Turtle pseudogeographica Haemorhous House Finch Aves McCracken N

N Reference mexicanus Haemorhous Purple Finch Aves McCracken N

N Reference purpureus Haliaeetus Bald Eagle Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference

/eucocephalus Hemidactylus turcicus Med iterra nea n Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Gecko Heterodon platirhinos Eastern Hog-Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference nosed Snake Hiodon alosoides Goldeye Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Hiodon tergisus Mooneye Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Hya/ella azteca No Common Malacostraca McCracken N

N Reference Name (Hyalella azteca)

Hybognathus hayi Cypress Minnow Actinopterygii McCracken N

E Yes Reference Hybognathus nuchalis Mississippi Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Silvery Minnow Hy/a chrysoscelis Cope's Gray Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Treefrog Hy/a cinerea Green Treefrog Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Hylocich/a mustelina Wood Thrush Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Hypentelium nigricans Northern Hog Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Sucker Hypophthalmichthys Silver Carp Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference molitrix Hypophthalmichthys Bighead Carp Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference nobilis

/chthyomyzon Chestnut Petromyzontida McCracken N

s Yes Reference castaneus Lamprey

/chthyomyzon Silver Lamprey Petromyzontida McCracken N

N Reference unicuspis

/ctalurus furcatus Blue Catfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference

/ctalurus punctatus Channel Catfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference

/cteria virens Yellow-breasted Aves McCracken N

N Reference Chat

/cterus galbula Baltimore Oriole Aves McCracken N

N Reference

/cterus spurius Orchard Oriole Aves McCracken N

N Reference lctinia Mississippi Kite Aves McCracken N

s Reference mississippiensis

/ctiobus bubalus Smallmouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Buffalo

/ctiobus cyprinellus Bigmouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Buffalo

/ctiobus niger Black Buffalo Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Yes Reference Junco hyemalis Dark-eyed Aves McCracken N

s Reference Junco Kinosternon Eastern Mud Chelonia McCracken N

N Yes Reference subrubrum Turtle Labidesthes siccu/us Brook Silverside Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lacunicambarus Crawzilla Malacostraca McCracken N

s Yes Reference chimera Crawdad Lacunicambarus Painted hand Malacostraca McCracken N

N Reference polychromatus Mudbug Lampropeltis Prairie Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference calligaster Kingsnake Lampropeltis nigra Eastern Black Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Kingsnake Lampropeltis Eastern Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference triangulum Milksnake Lampsi/is abrupta Pink Mucket Bivalvia McCracken E

E Yes Reference Lampsi/is cardium Plain Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Pocketbook

Lampsi/is ovata Pocketbook Bivalvia McCracken N

E Yes Reference Lampsilis teres Yellow Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Sandshell Lanius /udovicianus Loggerhead Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Shrike Larus argentatus Herring Gull Aves McCracken N

N Reference Larus delawarensis Ring-billed Gull Aves McCracken N

N Reference Larus fuscus Lesser Black-Aves McCracken N

N Reference backed Gull Lasionycteris Silver-haired Bat Mammalia McCracken N

N Yes Reference noctivagans Lasiurus borea/is Eastern Red Bat Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Lasmigona White Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference complanata Heelsplitter Leiothlypis peregrina Tennessee Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Leioth/ypis ruficapilla Nashville Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Lepisosteus ocu/atus Spotted Gar Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepisosteus osseus Longnose Gar Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepisosteus Shortnose Gar Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference platostomus Lepomis auritus Redbreast Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus Green Sunfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepomis gibbosus Pumpkinseed Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepomis gulosus Warmouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepomis humilis Orangespotted Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Sunfish Lepomis macrochirus Bluegill Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepomis marginatus Dollar Sunfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

E Yes Reference Lepomis megalotis Longear Sunfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference

Lepomis micro/ophus Redear Sunfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lepomis miniatus Red spotted Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Yes Reference Sunfish Lepomis symmetricus Bantam Sunfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Leptodea fragilis Fragile Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Papershell Leptoxis praerosa Onyx Rocksnail Gastropoda McCracken N

s Yes Reference Ligumia recta Black Sandshell Bivalvia McCracken N

s Yes Reference Lithasia genicu/ata Ornate Gastropoda McCracken N

s Yes Reference Rocks nail Lithasia obovata Shawnee Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference Rocks nail Lithasia verrucosa Varicose Gastropoda McCracken N

s Yes Reference Rocks nail Lithobates areo/atus Northern Amphibia McCracken N

s Yes Reference circu/osus Crawfish Frog Lithobates American Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference catesbeianus Bullfrog Lithobates clamitans Green Frog Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Lithobates Southern Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference sphenocephalus Leopard Frog Lontra canadensis Northern River Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Otter Lophodytes cucul/atus Hooded Aves McCracken N

T Yes Reference Merganser Lota Iota Burbot Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Yes Reference Luxilus Striped Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference chrysocephalus Lynx rufus Bobcat Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Lythrurus fumeus Ribbon Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Lythrurus umbratilis Redfin Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Macrhybopsis Shoal Chub Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference hyostoma

Macrhybopsis Silver Chub Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference storeriana Macrochelys Alligator Chelonia McCracken PT E

Yes Reference temminckii Snapping Turtle Marmota monax Woodchuck Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Megaceryle alcyon Belted Aves McCracken N

N Reference Kingfisher Megalonaias nervosa Washboard Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Megascops asio Eastern Aves McCracken N

N Reference Screech-Owl Melanerpes carolinus Red-bellied Aves McCracken N

N Reference Woodpecker Melanerpes Red-headed Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference erythrocephalus Woodpecker Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey Aves McCracken N

N Reference Melospiza georgiana Swamp Sparrow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Melospiza linco/nii Lincoln's Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Melospiza melodia Song Sparrow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Menidia audens Mississippi Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Reference Silverside Mephitis mephitis Striped Skunk Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Mergus merganser Common Aves McCracken N

N Reference Merganser Micromenetus Bugle Sprite Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference di/atatus Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Bass Micropterus Largemouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference salmoides Bass Micropterus Spotted Bass Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference punctulatus Microtus ochrogaster Prairie Vole Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference

Microtus pinetorum Woodland Vole Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Mimus polyglottos Northern Aves McCracken N

N Reference Mockingbird Minytrema melanops Spotted Sucker Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Mniotilta varia Black-and-white Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Molothrus ater Brown-headed Aves McCracken N

N Reference Cowbird Marone americana White Perch Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Marone chrysops White Bass Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Marone Yellow Bass Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference mississippiensis Marone saxatilis Striped Bass Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Moxostoma anisurum Silver Redhorse Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Moxostoma breviceps Smallmouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Redhorse Moxostoma carinatum River Redhorse Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Moxostoma Black Redhorse Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference duquesnei Moxostoma Golden Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference erythrurum Redhorse Mugil cephalus Striped Mullet Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Mycteria americana Wood Stork Aves McCracken T

N Reference Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested Aves McCracken N

N Reference Flycatcher Mylopharyngodon Black Carp Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference piceus Myotis austroriparius Southeastern Mammalia McCracken N

s Yes Reference Myotis Myotis /ucifugus Little Brown Bat Mammalia McCracken N

T Yes Reference Myotis septentrionalis Northern Long-Mammalia McCracken E

E Yes Reference Eared Bat

Myotis soda/is Indiana Bat Mammalia McCracken E

E Yes Reference Necturus macu/osus Mudpuppy Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Neovison vison American Mink Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Nerodia erythrogaster Plain-bellied Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Watersnake Nerodia rhombifer Diamond-Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference backed Watersnake Nerodia sipedon Common Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Watersnake Nocomis micropogon River Chub Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notemigonus Golden Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference cryso/eucas Nothonotus camurus Blue breast Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Darter Notophthalmus Eastern Newt Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference viridescens Notropis atherinoides Emerald Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis blennius River Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis boops Bigeye Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis buchanani Ghost Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Notropis macu/atus Taillight Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Yes Reference Notropis photogenis Silver Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis rubellus Rosyface Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis shumardi Silverband Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Shiner Notropis stramineus Sand Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis volucel/us Mimic Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Notropis wickliffi Channel Shiner Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Noturus e/egans Elegant Madtom Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Noturus e/eutherus Mountain Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Madtom

Noturus f/avus Stonecat Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Noturus gyrinus Tadpole Madtom Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Noturus miurus Brindled Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Madtom Noturus nocturnus Freckled Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Madtom Noturus stigmosus Northern Actinopterygii McCracken N

s Yes Reference Madtom Nyctanassa violacea Yellow-crowned Aves McCracken N

T Yes Reference Night-heron Nycticeius humeralis Evening Bat Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Obliquaria reflexa Threehorn Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Wartyback Obovaria olivaria Hickorynut Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Obovaria retusa Ring Pink Bivalvia McCracken E

E Yes Reference Ochrotomys nuttalli Golden Mouse Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Odocoi/eus White-tailed Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference virginianus Deer Ondatra zibethicus Muskrat Mammalia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Onychoprion fuscatus Sooty Tern Aves McCracken N

N Reference Opheodrys aestivus Rough Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Greensnake Opsopoeodus emiliae Pugnose Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Minnow Oryzomys palustris Marsh Rice Rat Mammalia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Oxyura jamaicensis Ruddy Duck Aves McCracken N

N Reference Palaemonetes Mississippi Malacostraca McCracken N

N Reference kadiakensis Grass Shrimp Pandion haliaetus Osprey Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Pantherophis Gray Ratsnake Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference spiloides

Parkesia motacilla Louisiana Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Waterthrush Passer domesticus House Sparrow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Passercu/us Savannah Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference sandwichensis Sparrow Passerella iliaca Fox Sparrow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Passerina caerulea Blue Grosbeak Aves McCracken N

N Reference Passerina cyanea Indigo Bunting Aves McCracken N

N Reference Patera appressa Flat Bladetooth Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference Pelecanus American White Aves McCracken N

N Reference erythrorhynchos Pelican Perea f/avescens Yellow Perch Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina caprodes Logperch Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina copelandi Channel Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina macu/ata Blackside Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina phoxocephala Slenderhead Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Darter Percina sciera Dusky Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina shumardi River Darter Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Percina vigil Saddleback Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Darter Perimyotis subf/avus Tricolored Bat Mammalia McCracken PE T

Yes Reference Peromyscus Cotton Mouse Mammalia McCracken N

T Yes Reference gossypinus Peromyscus /eucopus White-footed Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Mouse Peromyscus Prairie Deer Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference manicu/atus bairdii Mouse Petrochelidon Cliff Swallow Aves McCracken N

N Reference pyrrhonota

Peucaea aestivalis Bach man's Aves McCracken N

E Yes Reference Sparrow Phalacrocorax auritus Double-crested Aves McCracken N

s Reference Cormorant Phenacobius mirabi/is Suckermouth Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Minnow Physa acuta Pewter Physa Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference Pimephales notatus Bluntnose Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Minnow Pimephales promelas Fathead Minnow Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Pimephales vigi/ax Bullhead Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Minnow Pipilo Eastern Towhee Aves McCracken N

N Reference erythrophthalmus Pipilo macu/atus Spotted Towhee Aves McCracken N

N Reference Piranga olivacea Scarlet Tanager Aves McCracken N

N Reference Piranga rubra Summer Aves McCracken N

N Reference Tanager Planorbella trivolvis Marsh Rams-Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference horn Plectomerus Bankclimber Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference dombeyanus Plestiodon fasciatus Common Five-Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference lined Skink Plestiodon laticeps Broad-headed Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Skink Plethobasus Orangefoot Bivalvia McCracken E

E Yes Reference cooperianus Pimpleback Plethobasus cyphyus Sheepnose Bivalvia McCracken E

E Yes Reference Plethodon dorsalis Northern Zigzag Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Salamander Plethodon mississippi Mississippi Amphibia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Slimy Salamander

Pleurobema cordatum Ohio Pigtoe Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Pleurobema rubrum Pyramid Pigtoe Bivalvia McCracken PT E

Yes Reference Pleurobema sintoxia Round Pigtoe Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Podiceps auritus Horned Grebe Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Podi/ymbus podiceps Pied-billed Aves McCracken N

E Yes Reference Grebe Poeci/e atricapillus Black-capped Aves McCracken N

N Reference Chickadee Poecile carolinensis Carolina Aves McCracken N

N Reference Chickadee Polioptila caerulea Blue-gray Aves McCracken N

N Reference Gnatcatcher Polyodon spathula Paddlefish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Yes Reference Pomoxis annularis White Crappie Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Pomoxis Black Crappie Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference nigromacu/atus Potamilus a/atus Pink Heelsplitter Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Potamilus capax Fat Pocketbook Bivalvia McCracken E

T Yes Reference Potamilus ohiensis Pink Papershell Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Potamilus purpuratus Bleufer Bivalvia McCracken N

E Yes Reference Procambarus acutus White River Malacostraca McCracken N

N Reference Crawfish Procambarus clarkii Red Swamp Malacostraca McCracken N

N Reference Crawfish Procyon lotor Northern Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Raccoon Progne subis Purple Martin Aves McCracken N

N Reference Protonotaria citrea Prothonotary Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Warbler Pseudacris crucifer Spring Peeper Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Pseudacris feriarum Upland Chorus Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Frog

Pseudacris triseriata Western Chorus Amphibia McCracken N

N Reference Frog Pseudemys concinna River Cooter Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference Ptychobranchus Kidneys hell Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference fasciolaris Pyganodon grandis Giant Floater Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Pylodictis olivaris Flathead Catfish Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Quadrula quadrula Mapleleaf Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Quiscalus quiscula Common Aves McCracken N

N Reference Grackle Reginaia ebenus Ebonyshell Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Regulus calendula Ruby-crowned Aves McCracken N

N Reference Kinglet Regulus satrapa Golden-crowned Aves McCracken N

N Reference Kinglet Reithrodontomys Eastern Harvest Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference humulis Mouse Rhinichthys obtusus Western Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Blacknose Dace Riparia riparia Bank Swallow Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Sagittunio Pond mussel Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference subrostratus Satyrium favonius Northern Oak lnsecta McCracken N

s Yes Reference ontario Hairstreak Sayornis phoebe Eastern Phoebe Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sayornis saya Say's Phoebe Aves McCracken N

N Reference Scaphiopus holbrookii Eastern Amphibia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Spadefoot Scaphirhynchus Shovel nose Actinopterygii McCracken T(S/A)

N Reference platorynchus Sturgeon Sceloporus undulatus Eastern Fence Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Lizard

Scincella lateralis Little Brown Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Skink Sciurus carolinensis Eastern Gray Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Squirrel Sciurus niger Eastern Fox Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Squirrel Sco/opax minor American Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Woodcock Seiurus aurocapilla Ovenbird Aves McCracken N

N Reference Se/asphorus rufus Rufous Aves McCracken N

N Reference Hummingbird Semotilus Creek Chub Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference atromacu/atus Setophaga americana Northern Parula Aves McCracken N

N Reference Setophaga castanea Bay-breasted Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Setophaga cerulea Cerulean Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Warbler Setophaga coronata Yellow-rumped Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Setophaga discolor Prairie Warbler Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Setophaga dominica Yellow-throated Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Setophaga magnolia Magnolia Aves McCracken N

N Reference Warbler Setophaga palmarum Palm Warbler Aves McCracken N

N Reference Setophaga Chestnut-sided Aves McCracken N

N Reference pensy/vanica Warbler Setophaga petechia Yellow Warbler Aves McCracken N

N Reference Setophaga ruticil/a American Aves McCracken N

N Reference Redstart Setophaga virens Black-throated Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Green Warbler

Sialia sialis Eastern Bluebird Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sigmodon hispidus Hispid Cotton Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Rat Siren intermedia Lesser Siren Amphibia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Sitta carolinensis White-breasted Aves McCracken N

N Reference Nuthatch Sorex /ongirostris Southeastern Mammalia McCracken N

N Yes Reference Shrew Spatula discors Blue-winged Aves McCracken N

T Reference Teal Sphyrapicus varius Yellow-bellied Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sapsucker Spinus pinus Pine Siskin Aves McCracken N

N Reference Spinus tristis American Aves McCracken N

N Reference Goldfinch Spiza americana Dickcissel Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Spizella passerina Chipping Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Spizella pusil/a Field Sparrow Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Spizelloides arborea American Tree Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Stelgidopteryx Northern Rough-Aves McCracken N

N Reference serripennis winged Swallow Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference Turtle Sternula antillarum Interior Least Aves McCracken N

E Yes Reference athalassos Tern Sander canadensis Sauger Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Sander vitreus Walleye Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Storeria dekayi Dekay's Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Brownsnake Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Aves McCracken N

N Reference Collared-dove

Strix varia Barred Owl Aves McCracken N

N Reference Strongylura marina Atlantic Actinopterygii McCracken N

N Reference Needlefish Sturnella magna Eastern Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Meadowlark Sturnus vulgaris European Aves McCracken N

N Reference Starling Sy/vilagus f/oridanus Eastern Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Cottontail Tachycineta bicolor Tree Swallow Aves McCracken N

N Reference Tamias striatus Eastern Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Chipmunk Terrapene carolina Eastern Box Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference Turtle Thamnophis saurita Eastern Reptilia McCracken N

s Yes Reference saurita Ribbonsnake Thamnophis sirtalis Common Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference Gartersnake Theliderma cylindrica Rabbitsfoot Bivalvia McCracken T

E Yes Reference Theliderma Monkeyface Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference metanevra Thryothorus Carolina Wren Aves McCracken N

N Reference

/udovicianus Toxolasma lividum Purple Lilliput Bivalvia McCracken N

E Yes Reference Toxolasma parvum Lilliput Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Toxostoma rufum Brown Thrasher Aves McCracken N

N Reference Trachemys scripta Red-eared Chelonia McCracken N

N Reference elegans Slider Tringa melanoleuca Greater Aves McCracken N

N Reference Yellowlegs Tringa solitaria Solitary Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Sandpiper Quadrula nobi/is Gulf Mapleleaf Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference

Tritogonia verrucosa Pistolgrip Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Troglodytes aedon House Wren Aves McCracken N

N Reference Troglodytes hiemalis Winter Wren Aves McCracken N

N Reference Truncilla donaciformis Fawnsfoot Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Truncilla truncata Deertoe Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Turdus migratorius American Robin Aves McCracken N

N Reference Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird Aves McCracken N

N Reference Tyto alba Barn Owl Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Umbra limi Central Actinopterygii McCracken N

T Yes Reference Mud minnow Uniomerus Pondhorn Bivalvia McCracken N

N Yes Reference tetralasmus Urocyon Gray Fox Mammalia McCracken N

N Yes Reference cinereoargenteus Utterbackia imbecillis Paper Pondshell Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference Utterbackiana Flat Floater Bivalvia McCracken N

N Reference suborbiculata Vermivora Golden-winged Aves McCracken N

E Yes Reference chrysoptera Warbler Vermivora cyanoptera Blue-winged Aves McCracken N

N Yes Reference Warbler Vireo be/Iii Bell's Vireo Aves McCracken N

s Yes Reference Vireo f/avifrons Yellow-throated Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo Vireo gilvus Warbling Vireo Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo griseus White-eyed Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo Vireo olivaceus Red-eyed Vireo Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo philadelphicus Philadelphia Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo Vireo solitarius Blue-headed Aves McCracken N

N Reference Vireo

Virginia valeriae Western Earth Reptilia McCracken N

N Reference elegans Snake Viviparus Olive Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference subpurpureus Mysterysnail Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Xema sabini Sabine's Gull Aves McCracken N

N Reference Xolotrema fosteri Bladetooth Gastropoda McCracken N

N Reference Wedge Zapus hudsonius Meadow Mammalia McCracken N

N Reference Jumping Mouse Zenaida macroura Mourning Dove Aves McCracken N

N Reference Zonotrichia albicollis White-throated Aves McCracken N

N Reference Sparrow Zonotrichia White-crowned Aves McCracken N

N Reference

/eucophrys Sparrow 518 species are listed

Andy Beshear Governor Energy and Environment Cabinet Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves 300 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Telephone: 502-782-7828 EEC.KYBAT@ky.gov Requested on Friday, July 12, 2024 by Ben Salupo, Burns and McDonnell Re:

Kentucky Biological Assessment Data Request 2407 l 2B0 l BGS - Paduca Environmental Survey Development (Outside Municipalities), 6 mile buffer.

MCCRACKEN County, Kentucky Rebecca W. Goodman Secretary Sunni Carr Executive Director This letter is in response to your data request for the project referenced above. We have reviewed our Natural Heritage Program Database to determine if any of the endangered, threatened, or special concern plants, animals, features or exemplary natural communities monitored by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves are noted within your submitted project area.

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A-A report for occurrences which intersect the project area B -A report for occurrences which intersect the buffer around the project area C -A list of best management practices relevant to occurrences near to or within the project area D -A list of best management practices relevant to the chosen project type Thank you for using Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves' Biological Assessment Tool.

Rebecca W. Goodman Secretary Sunni Carr Executive Director We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the terms of the data request license, which you agreed upon in order to submit your request. The license agreement states "Data and data products received from the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, including any portion thereof, may not be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written authorization of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves." The exact location of plants, animals, and natural communities, ifreleased by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, may not be released in any document or correspondence. These products are provided on a temporary basis for the express project

( described above) of the requester, and may not be redistributed, resold or copied without the written permission of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Biological Assessment Branch (300 Sower Blvd - 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY, 40601. Phone: 502-782-7828).

Please note that the quantity and quality of data collected by the Kentucky Natural Heritage Program are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals and organizations. In most cases, this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys; many natural areas in Kentucky have never been thoroughly surveyed and new plants and animals are still being discovered. For these reasons, the Kentucky Natural Heritage Program cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence, absence, or condition of biological elements in any part of Kentucky. Heritage reports summarize the existing information known to the Kentucky Natural Heritage Program at the time of the request regarding the biological elements or locations in question. They should never be regarded as final statements on the occurrences being considered, nor should they be substituted for on-site surveys required for environmental assessments. We would greatly appreciate receiving any pertinent information obtained as a result of on-site surveys.

If you have any questions, or if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office by email at EEC.KYBAT@ky.gov or by phone at 502-782-7828.

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OKNP's species dataset relies on continuous monitoring and surveying for species of concern throughout the state. Any records of species of concern found within this project area would greatly benefit the quality and comprehensiveness of the statewide dataset for rare, threatened and endangered species. If you would like to contribute any additional species information, please do not hesitate to contact our office by email at EEC.KYBAT@ky.gov or by phone at 502-782-7828.

APPENDIX C - PHOTOGRAPH LOG

Photo 1: View of representative emergent wetland community, facing north.

Photo 2: View ofrepresentative scrub shrub wetland community, facing east.

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Photo 3: View of representative forested wetland community, facing west.

Photo 4: View ofrepresentative unconsolidated bottom pond community, facing south.

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Photo 5: View ofrepresentative urban community, facing north.

Photo 6: View ofrepresentative agricultural community, facing north.

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Photo 7: View ofrepresentative open field community, facing east.

Photo 8: View ofrepresentative old field community, facing east.

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Photo 9: View ofrepresentative upland forest community, facing west.

Photo 10: View ofrepresentative ephemeral stream, facing west.

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Photo 11: View of representative intermittent stream, facing north.

Photo 12: View ofrepresentative perennial stream, facing south.

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Photo 13: View of potential wildlife evidence of raccoon (Procyon lotor) tracks, facing down.

Photo 14: View of potential wildlife evidence of coyote (Canis latrans) tracks, facing down.

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Photo 15: View of potential wildlife evidence of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) tracks, facing down.

Photo 16: View of eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina) individual, facing down.

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Photo 17: View of gray treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor) individual, facing down.

Photo 18: View of American toad (Anaxyrns americanus) individual, facing down.

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Photo 19: View of upland chorus frog (Pseudacris feriarum) individual, facing down.

Photo 20: View of compassplant (Silphium laciniatum) population, facing north.

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Photo 21: View of Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) individual, facing up.

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August 19, 2024 Lee Andrews Field Supervisor U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service BURNS&1£DONNELL.

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Acoustic Bat Survey Report Prepared for the Boston Government Services, LLC.

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Dear Mr. Andrews:

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) contracted Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

(Burns & McDonnell) to evaluate property identified for the GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project (Project), in McCracken County, Kentucky (Figure 1 in Attachment 1). The property is an approximately 329-acre area centered at coordinates latitude 37.093664, longitude -88.817256 (Project Area).

The initial review of protected species information for the Project indicated that potential habitat for Indiana bat (Myotis soda/is), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and tricolored bat (Perimyotis subjlavus) may be impacted by the tree clearing activities. Gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is federally listed as endangered and state-listed as threatened, but uses caves year-round and is unlikely to be impacted by tree clearing activities. There were no caves observed on site. Little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) is federally under review for listing and is state-listed as threatened.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) have not established survey guidelines or tree clearing restrictions for gray bat or little brown bat. Accordingly, Burns & McDonnell conducted presence/probable absence surveys for Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, and tricolored bat using acoustic methods.

Methods The following methods were included in a survey plan submitted to the Kentucky field office of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on July 11, 2024 and approved on July 11, 2024 (Attachment 2). The survey protocol followed the 2024 USFWS Rangewide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines (Guidelines).

The level of effort specified in the Guidelines on non-linear projects is 14 detector-nights per 123 acres of suitable habitat. Based on approximately 200 acres of forest clearing, the required level of survey effort was 28 detector-nights.

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Lee Andrews U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service August 19, 2024 Page 2 Burns & McDonnell biologist Josiah Maine deployed detectors at four locations on July 16, 2024.

The detectors were retrieved on July 25, after nine nights. The locations of the deployed detectors were determined in the field and based on site conditions described in Table 1 below. Detector locations are shown in Figure 2 in Attachment 1.

Detector models included Wildlife Acoustics SM Mini Bat units with the integrated omnidirectional microphone. Locations and habitat descriptions are shown in Table 1. Detector photographs are shown in Attachment 3. The microphones were elevated 2-3 meters above ground level, at least 3 meters from obstructions and with minimal clutter within 10 meters. The detectors were set to record from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise. Recordings were made in full spectrum, with settings optimized for detection of Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat (Table 2). Settings were carefully assessed in the field to determine that the detectors would be operating properly. Log files and acoustic data were also reviewed following data retrieval to confirm that the detectors were operating as planned.

Table 1:

Acoustic Survey Site Coordinates and Habitat.

Site Lat Long Microphone Habitat Orientation 1

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Lee Andrews U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service August 19, 2024 Page 3 Table 2:

Setting Type Detector model Nightly recording time Recording format Sample frequency Minimum trigger frequency Trigger level Key Settings for the Acoustic Detectors Settinga Wildlife Acoustics SM Mini Bat 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> before sunset to 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> after sunrise Full-spectrum.wav 256 kHz 16 kHz 12 dB a - Settings used for all acoustic bat surveys. All other settings used default values for recording bats.

Bat calls were classified to species using Kaleidoscope Pro version 5.6.8 with the Bats of North America classifier version 5.4.0 with a -1 (more sensitive) setting. If Kaleidoscope indicated likely presence (Maximum Likelihood Estimator [MLE] < 0.05) of Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, or tricolored bat, all bat calls from that site and night would be reviewed manually by Josiah Maine.

Call characteristics would be compared to known representative calls and known call parameters to determine species.

Results Detectors were placed at all sites on July 16, 2024 and were retrieved after nine nights on July 25, 2024. Weather during the survey period included temperatures ranging from 64 degrees Fahrenheit to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and wind speeds of O to 8 miles per hour. Temperatures did not drop below SO degrees Fahrenheit and winds did not exceed 9 miles per hour during the first 5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> of sampling. Rain occurred for more than 30 minutes during the first 5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> of sampling the night of July 24, 2024; however, the required level of survey effort had already been met before the night of July 24. The detector at Site 4 did not record the night of July 24, likely due to a dead battery; however, the required level of survey effort had already been met through 8 nights at the 4 sites.

Across the 4 sites, 11 species were determined to be potentially present by the Kaleidoscope Pro classifier: Rafinesque's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii), big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus),

eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans), gray bat, southeastern bat (Myotis austroriparius), little brown bat, northern long-eared bat, evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis), and tricolored bat. The classifier indicated likely presence of tricolored bat at Site 1 on nights 5 and 6, Site 2 on night 9, and Site 4 on nights 1

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through 8. The classifier indicated likely presence of northern long-eared bat at Site 4 on nights 4, 5, and 6. Therefore, qualitative analysis (manual review) was conducted for all calls from those sites/nights. The manual review indicated presence of tricolored bats at Site 1, Site 2, and Site 4 (Table 4-5 in Attachment 4). Calls classified as northern long-eared bats by Kaleidoscope were insect noise. Therefore, northern long-eared bat was determined to be likely absent. Details regarding manual vetting changes from automated identification are included in Table 4-6 in.

Based on the manual review, tricolored bat was determined to be present, while Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat were determined to be likely absent from the Project area (Table 3). Data tables with detailed analysis results for each site and night are included in Attachment 4.

Table 3:

Presence/Probable Absence Results for the Acoustic Sites Common Name Scientific Name Status a Site 1 b Site 2b Site 3b Site 4b Rafinesque's big-eared Corynorhinus rafinesquii N/A A

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A Eastern red bat Lasiurus borealis N/A p

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p Hoary bat Lasiurus cinereus N/A p

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A Silver-haired bat Lasionycteris noctivagans N/A A

p p

A Southeastern bat Myotis austroriparius N/A A

p p

A Gray bat Myotis grisescens FE; ST p

p p

A Eastern small-footed bat Myotis leibii ST A

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A Little brown bat Myotis lucifugus FR; ST p

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A Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis FE; SE A

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A Indiana bat Myotis soda/is FE; SE A

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A Evening bat Nycticeius humeralis N/A p

p A

p Tricolored bat Permyotis subflavus FPE; ST p

p A

p a - FE: Federally Endangered, FPE: Federally Proposed Endangered; FR: Federally Under Review; FT: Federally Threatened, SE: State Endangered, ST: State Threatened, b - P: Presence; A: Probable Absence. Presence determined by Kaleidoscope Pro, as indicated by Maximum Likelihood Estimator less than 0.05, or by manual review as applicable.

Gray bat (federally endangered) and little brown bat (under review for federal listing) were determined to potentially be present based on the automated identification software, but manual review was not specifically conducted for these species because the USFWS and KDFWR have not established survey guidelines or tree clearing restrictions for gray bat or little brown bat. Note that for the sites/nights for which manual review was conducted, all the calls identified by Kaleidoscope

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Lee Andrews U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service August 19, 2024 Page 5 as gray bat or little brown bat were reclassified as other species through manual review or determined to not be of sufficient quality for identification.

Conclusion Acoustic surveys were conducted at four sites for the Project, in accordance with USFWS Guidelines. Tricolored bat (federally proposed endangered and state threatened) was determined to be present, while Indiana bat (federally and state endangered), and northern long-eared bat (federally and state endangered) were determined to be likely absent based on automated identification results and subsequent manual review. Gray bat (federally endangered and state threatened) and little brown bat (federally under review and state threatened) were determined to be present, while eastern small-footed bat (state threatened) was determined to be absent based on automated identification results, although these identifications have not been verified through manual review.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please contact me by phone at 816-448-7519 or by email at jjmaine@burnsmcd.com.

Sincerely, Josiah Maine Senior Environmental Scientist Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

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STUDY PLAN

8/15/24, 3:06 PM Mail - Maine, Josiah J - Outlook Re: [EXTERNAL] Acoustic Bat Study Plan - BGS Paducah Site Armstrong, Mike <mike_armstrong@fws.gov>

Thu 7/11/2024 2:21 PM To:KentuckyES, FW4 <kentuckyes@fws.gov>;Maine, Josiah J <jjmaine@burnsmcd.com>

Afternoon Josiah.

I have reviewed and approve the subject study plan. Feel free to reach out with any questions during the survey.

Thanks, Mike Mike Armstrong Southeast Region Bat Recovery Biologist U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Kentucky Field Office 330 W. Broadway, Room 265 Frankfort, KY 40601 Cell: 502-229-4632 Office/Teams: 502-653-0498

• • Check us out at httP-s://www.fws.gov/office/kentucky-ecological-services NOTE: This email correspondence and any attachments to and from this sender is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and may be disclosed to third parties.

From: KentuckyES, FW4 <kentuckyes@fws.gov>

Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:27 PM To: Armstrong, Mike <mike_armstrong@fws.gov>

Subject:

Fw: [EXTERNAL] Acoustic Bat Study Plan - BGS Paducah Site

Sir, Please see attached and below email for an Acoustic Bat Study Plan request.

From: Maine, Josiah J <jjmaine@burnsmcd.com>

Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:23 PM To: KentuckyES, FW4 <kentuckyes@fws.gov>

Cc: Grace, Erika A <eagrace@burnsmcd.com>; Jelinek, Daniel <djelinek@burnsmcd.com>

Subject:

[EXTERNAL] Acoustic Bat Study Plan - BGS Paducah Site This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding.

Hello, https://outlook.office.com/mail/id/ AAMkADMxYjBi M2YwL TFjZTYtNGUzOS 1 iM2QyL TNIN DlxM Ddj MW J jMwBGAAAAAABYKyQy%2FhvJSZxxY g P5i HtjB...

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8/15/24, 3:06 PM Mail - Maine, Josiah J - Outlook We are planning to conduct an acoustic presence/absence survey for Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, and tricolored bat on the BGS Paducah Site near Paducah, Kentucky. Please see the attached study plan form and KMZ files for your review and approval. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thanks, Josiah Maine Burns & McDonnell Senior Environmental Scientist 0 816-448-7519 \\ M 785-317-1595 jjmaine@burnsmcd.com \\ burnsmcd.com 9400 Ward Parkway \\ Kansas City, MO 64114 https://outlook.office.com/mail/id/AAMkADMxYjBiM2YwL TFjZTYtNGUzOS 1 iM2QyL TNINDlxMDdjMWJjMwBGAAAAAABYKyQy%2FhvJSZxxYgP5iHtjB...

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U.S.

FISH & WILDLIFE U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

~R~CE I Study Plan Form for Bat Surveys and Monitoring (v. 2.1)1 I PROJECT & SURVEY INFORMATION I Project Name: GLE Paducah Site Proposed Survey Start Date: _7_11_5_1_2_0_2_4 ___ _

Boston Government Services Project Proponent's Name (e.g., client/company/institution): ---------------------

Project Location: State(s):_K_Y______

County(s): McCracken County Latitude: 37.093710 Longitude: -88.815872 REQUIRED:

Attach or provide links to Google Earth KMZ files (preferred) and/or shapefiles (mapping must show pr.2.i,ect boundaries, impacted forest habitat (if known) and all proposed survey sites)

Files are attached: Yes l.ll No D File Links: -------------------

Project Summary. In the space provided below, please provide a description of the proposed action, including any activities that will permanently or temporarily alter the current environment and existing habitat features.

The project includes construction of a laser-based commercial uranium enrichment facility on land adjacent to the existing DOE Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Enrichment Facility.

I CONTACT INFORMATION!

Daniel Jelinek Project Manager/Primary Point of Contact (POC): ---------

Field Survey Crew Leader (if different from POC): Josiah Maine Institution/Company Name: Burns & McDonnell Mailing Address: 9450 Ward Pkwy POC Email Address: djelinek@burnsmcd.com Phone: 513-563-3532 Cell Phone: 785-317-1595 USFWS Sec. l0(a)(l)(A) PermitNo.(s) (if applicable): __________________ _

State Permit No.(s) (if applicable):

1 Unless otherwise directed by the Service, surveyors may complete this fillable form, in lieu of a traditional narrative format, and submit it (and supporting files) to the Ecological Services Field Office in the state(s) where the work is to be completed (https://www.fws.gov/our-facilities). Use of this form is not a requirement at this time. Our goal is to improve pre-survey coordination and to expedite the Field Office review and approval process. Please submit your study plan at least 15 working days in advance of your proposed survey start date. Suggestions for improving this document may be sent to R4_Bat_Survey_Guidance@fws.gov.

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Have project proponents been informed that abiding by protective time-of-year restrictions (where available) may be sufficient to avoid take offederally listed bats and (in some cases) may negate the need for a bat survey? Yes0 NoD Have project proponents been informed that the Service does not require presence/probable absence surveys for federally listed species and that presence can be assumed in a project area containing suitable habitat? Yes0 NoD Will this survey be conducted on private or public lands? (Check both if applicable):

Has permission of all necessary landowners/managing agencies been obtained? Y es[Z]

PrivateD No Public0 If no, explain: ____________________________________ _

Does this project have a federal nexus2? Yes[Z]

NoD UnsureD If yes, explain: Nuclear Regulatory Commission IPaC 3 Consultation Code (if applicable): ____________ _

Purpose of Survey:

Research Other:

Monitoring D Official PIA Survey[Z]

Educational Outreach/Training Survey Target Species:

Indiana bat (IBA T) [Z]

Tricolored bat (TCB) [Z]

North em long-eared bat (NLEB) [Z]

Other: ----------

Has a Phase-I Habitat Assessment* of the project area been conducted? Y es0 If yes, how was the habitat assessment conducted? Field

(*if available, attach a written report)

Is suitable habitat4present (or assumed present) for all "target" species? Yes0 If no, explain: _________ _

No Desktop[Z]

No Does this project fall within the outer-tier of any "target" species known home range? YesD NoD If yes, which species: _________ _

Project Configuration Is this project linear (> 1 km in total length)?

YesD No[Z]

Combo ComboO Unsure[Z]

Unsure If yes, how many 1-km sections containing suitable IBAT/NLEB habitat will be impacted? ___ _

Is this project non-linear?

Yes0 NoD Combo UnsureD If yes, how many acres of suitable IBAT/NLEB habitat is in the overall project area? _2_0_0 ______ _

If yes, how many acres of suitable IBAT /NLEB habitat will be directly impacted/cleared? 200 I PROPOSED METHODS & SURVEY LEVEL OF EFFORT6 I ACOUSTICS Total number of detector sites proposed to be surveyed: _4 __ _

Number of detector nights/site: _7 ___ _

2A project or action that is carried out, authorized, funded, and/or permitted by a federal agency.

3 https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/

4 See Appendix A of the Guidelines regarding suitable habitat definitions.

5 See Appendix G of the Guidelines if you are unclear what the out-tier of a known range includes.

6Survey level of effort (acoustic or netting) must be spread over at least two calendar nights/survey site.

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Total number of detector nights for entire survey: _28 ___

Total proposed number of calendar nights to complete the entire survey:

7 ---------

Detector( S) (Brand, Model): Wildlife Acoustics SM4FS or SM Mini Microphone(s): directional omnidirectional[ZI Recording Format:

Full Spectrum [ZI Zero-Crossing D FWS-Approved7 Acoustic Bat ID Software:

KPro vers.~

KPro Classifier, NA vers. ~

BCID vers.

Other Candidate Programs (e.g., Sonobat) vers.: ______ _

Species to be included for automatic software ID classification analysis:

EPFUIZI CORAIZI COTO LABOIZI LACIIZI LANOIZI LASE TABR MYCI MYEV MYGR MYLUIZI MYLEIZI MYSEIZI MYSOIZI MYTH D MYVOD NYHUIZI PESU IZI Others: MYAu Will qualitative analysis (i.e., manual vetting) be used? Yes0 NoD UnsureD Name(s) of qualified biologist(s) conducting qualitative/manual identifications (attach resume or link with qualifications):

Josiah Maine MIST-NETTING Total number of net sites to be surveyed: ____ _

Total number of net nights/site: ___ _

Total number of net nights for entire survey (No. of sites X No. of net nights/site): _________ _

Total proposed number of calendar nights to complete the entire survey: ________ _

A) Maximum number of net set-ups that will be operated/checked (10-min interval) on a given calendar night at a given survey site: _____ _

B) Minimum Number of personnel present to operate/check X (see A) net set-ups on a given site: _____ _

C) Proposed Staffing Rate (A divided by B): ----------

St a ffi n g Rate Number of Section 10-permitted biologists per net site ( or state-permitted in USFWS RS): -----------

Do you propose to band bats? Yes D If yes, please answer the following:

No What species will be banded? COTO MYGR MYLUIZI MYSEIZI MYSOIZI PESUIZI Others:____________

All captured bats:

If banding Myotis sp. or PESU, specify band size: ---------

Describe your proposed bands (color and letter-numbers) and banding scheme: ___________ _

Will banding pliers be used?

Y esD NoD No Will any biological samples be collected from captured bats (e.g., guano, hair, swab, wing punch)? YesD If yes, explain: ---------------------------------------

Name of institution or facility to conduct DNA analysis: _______________________ _

RADIO-TRACKING Will any bats be radio-tagged and tracked?

YesD No 7 https://www.fws.gov/med ia/automated-acoustic-bat-id-softwa re-pro gr a ms 3

If yes, please answer following:

Which species will be radio-tagged? _________ _

Name ofUSFWS Section 10 permitted biologist(s) who will apply transmitter(s): _________ _

Make/model and approximate weight of transmitter(s) to be used: ----------

Manufacturer date and estimated life-span of transmitters to be used: _________ _

Frequency range (MHz) of transmitters (e.g., 150.xxx or 172.xxx): ________ _

If radio-tracking multiple targeted bats/species, what criteria will be used in selecting which bats will be tracked?

Will all radio-tagged bats be tracked (min. of 4-hrs. search effort/day) to their diurnal roosts for the minimum recommended period of7 days? YesD NoD If no, explain:--------------=----~~------------

Will night-time foraging data/telemetry be collected?

Y esD NoD Glue used for attaching transmitters: Type: Silicone-based Surgical Adhesive Name: Uro-Bond Ill 5000 Manufacturer: 3M Other: ------------

EMERGENCE SURVEYS After diurnal roost sites of radio-tagged bats are identified, will emergence surveys be conducted at each identified roost (assuming landowner permission is obtained)? YesD NoD If yes, how many emergence surveys/roost? _____ _

Have you identified a small number (e.g., :Sl 0) of potentially suitable roost trees* that you propose to conduct emergence surveys for? YesD NoD

(*If yes, provide photographs of each tree documenting that all of the tree can be observed by the surveyor along with coordinates (lat/long and/or KML/shapefile) of all trees to be surveyed.)

POTENTIAL HIBERNACULA SURVEYS Are you aware of any known hibernacula used by the target species within the project area itself or nearby?

YesD No[Z]

Unknown If yes or unknown, list sites or explain: __________________________ _

Has your desktop analysis identified any natural or man-made features that could be used as a hibernaculum by any of the target bat species?

Y esD No0 Unknown If yes, underground features (e.g., caves, mines, tunnels, bunkers, cisterns) present: YesD If yes, above-ground features* (e.g., crawl spaces) present: YesD NoD No If unknown, explain:----------------------------------

Are you requesting approval of a field survey for potential hibernacula at this time? Yes*D No[Z]

(*If yes, attach a separate narrative explaining how the project area(s) will be surveyed for potential hibernacula.)

Are you submitting the results of a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment of potentially suitable hibernacula identified from field surveys? Yes*D No[Z]

(*If yes, provide a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment Data Sheet for each potential hibernaculum/portal(s)8 identified to be surveyed.)

BRIDGE & CULVERT ASSESSMENTS Will any bridges or culverts be surveyed for bat presence?

If yes, please answer the following:

8 If multiple cave entrances/portals, please list all locations.

YesD No[Z]

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Structure type(s) (check all that apply):

Bridge CulvertD OtherD If "other", explain:---------------------------------

Survey methodology for structure(s) (check all that apply):

Visual inspection Guano collection Emergence survey Acoustics* D Mist-net*D Harp-trap*

Other ________________ _

(*Due to site-specific conditions of structures, coordination with the local USFWS Field Office and appropriate state agency(ies) is necessary before proceeding with these survey methodologies)

Will guano be collected and analyzed to confirm species ID?

Yes D No If"yes", name of institution/entity performing analysis: -------------------

I ADDITIONAL SURVEY INFORMATION9 I Will the proposed bat survey deviate from the current version of the USFWS Survey Guidelines?' 0 Yes D If yes, provide justification for any departures or modifications to the guidelines (if applicable) below:

No0 I hereby acknowledge that the information being provided to the Service is accurate and complete as of today's date.

Signature: -------------

Date: ?11112024 9 Attach additional pages to this form, if needed.

10 Proposed surveys deviating from the current Range-wide IBAT & NLEB Survey Guidelines will 9.!!)y be accepted with a thoroughly described justification. Coordinate with your local USFWS Field Office (https://www.fws.gov/our-facilities)ror acceptable modifications.

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• • • • • • • • FOR U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE USE ONLY**********

United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Generic ES Field Office Street Address General Office Phone:

SITE-SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION - BAT WORK U.S.

FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

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Our Field Office has reviewed your study plan and found it to contain sufficient information for our approval. When signed, this statement serves as your site-specific authorization to conduct the proposed activities at the specified locations included in the attached Study Plan Form and supporting files and must be carried with your federal permit when conducting work for this project. All activities must be carried out with strict adherence to permit conditions and authorizations specified in your federal permit as well as your state permit(s) (if needed). The section l0(a)(l)

(A) permit authorizing the activities must remain with the surveyor at all times. This authorization is not valid if you have not obtained permission from the owner of the lands where activities will occur.

For federal permit reporting purposes, please use the appropriate USFWS bat survey data spreadsheet, available on the IBAT and NLEB Summer Survey Guidance website'. To mitigate the risk of humans transmitting viruses (e.g.,

SARS-CoV-2) to bats or viral transmission from bats to humans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests anyone directly handling or working in close proximity to bats follow current guidelines prepared by the CDC2 and IUCN Bat Specialist Group3 in addition to the following the standard WNS decontamination protocols4.

If the work expands beyond the scope of your original study plan or if there are adverse effects to bats that were not anticipated, cease all survey and/or research activities, and contact this office prior to continuing. Additionally, if a federally listed bat is captured, this USFWS Field Office must be notified within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> with information regarding species, sex, age, and whether or not the bat has a transmitter attached.

Field Office POC: ------------------

email: ------------------

phone: ___________ _

Authorized as Proposed Authorized with Conditions (see below)

You are authorized to proceed provided that the following adjustment(s) and/or conditions are met.

Not Authorized.

Comments:

Signature & Date:

NOTE: Please check the appropriate box above before signing/locking the document.

1 https ://www.fws.gov/library/ collections/range-wide-indiana-bat -and-northern-long-eared-bat -survey-guidelines 2 https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/covid-l 9/wildlife.html 3 https://www.iucnbsg.org/uploads/6/5/0/9/6509077 /amp recommendations for researchers final.pdf 4 https ://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/mmedia-education/national-wns-decontamination-protocol-u-s

ATTACHMENT 3 -

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photograph 1: View of acoustic detector at Site 1, facing southeast.

Photograph 2: View of acoustic detector at Site 1, facing northwest.

GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility BGS, LLC.

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Photograph 3: View of acoustic detector at Site 2, facing east.

Photograph 4: View of acoustic detector at Site 2, facing west.

GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility BGS, LLC.

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Photograph 5: View of acoustic detector at Site 3, facing south.

Photograph 6: View of acoustic detector at Site 3, facing east.

GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility BGS, LLC.

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Photograph 7: View of acoustic detector at Site 4, facing west.

Photograph 8: View of acoustic detector at Site 4, facing north.

GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility BGS, LLC.

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ATTACHMENT 4 - DATA TABLES

USFWS IPaC - April 23, 2025

04/23/2025 13:30:22 UTC United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office J C Watts Federal Building, Room 265 330 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-8670 Phone: (502) 695-0467 Fax: (502) 695-1024 Email Address: kentuckyes@fws.gov https://www.fws.gov/office/kentucky-ecological-services In Reply Refer To:

Project Code: 2025-0021187 Project Name: GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility

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. 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 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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2 of 9 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 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:

Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office J C Watts Federal Building, Room 265 330 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-8670 (502) 695-0467

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4 of 9 PROJECT

SUMMARY

Project Code:

2025-0021187 Project Name:

GLE Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Project Type:

Commercial Development Project

Description:

New construction of a fuel enrichment facility on a 322-acre parcel of land. Timing is not known.

Project Location:

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

www.google.com/maps/@37.0908046,-88.81792035722722,14z Counties: McCracken County, Kentucky

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 16 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. Note that 2 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions.

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

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

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.

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MAMMALS NAME STATUS Gray Bat Myotis grisescens No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

The project area includes potential gray bat habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/6422.pdf Endangered Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:

The project area includes 'potential' habitat. All activities in this location should consider possible effects to this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/6422.pdf Endangered Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515 Proposed Endangered BIRDS NAME STATUS Whooping Crane Grus americana Population: U.S.A. (AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NC, NM, OH, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV, western half of WY)

No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/758 Experimental Population, Non-Essential CLAMS NAME STATUS Clubshell Pleurobema clava Population: Wherever found; Except where listed as Experimental Populations No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3789 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4822 General project design guidelines:

Endangered

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7 of 9 NAME STATUS https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Fat Pocketbook Potamilus capax No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2780 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Longsolid Fusconaia subrotunda There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9880 Threatened Orangefoot Pimpleback (pearlymussel) Plethobasus cooperianus No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1132 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Pink Mucket (pearlymussel) Lampsilis abrupta No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7829 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Rabbitsfoot Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5165 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Threatened Ring Pink Obovaria retusa No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4128 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Rough Pigtoe Pleurobema plenum No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6894 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered Sheepnose Mussel Plethobasus cyphyus There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Endangered

Project code: 2025-0021187 04/23/2025 13:30:22 UTC

8 of 9 NAME STATUS Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6903 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Spectaclecase (mussel) Cumberlandia monodonta There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7867 General project design guidelines:

https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/YBCTBFRCGNC6PFEBWHL3ZH6L3E/documents/

generated/5639.pdf Endangered INSECTS NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

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

Project code: 2025-0021187 04/23/2025 13:30:22 UTC

9 of 9 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Private Entity Name:

Daniel Jelinek Address: 5300 West Emory Road City:

Powell State:

TN Zip:

37849 Email djelinek@demase-tech.com Phone:

5132062442 LEAD AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Lead Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission