ML24200A205

Fws to NRC, List of Threatened and Endangered Species That May Occur in Your Proposed Project Location or May Be Affected by Your Proposed Project for Diablo Canyon License Renewal

ML24200A205
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Site:	Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	06/07/2024
From:	US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
To:	Arlene B Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
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Download: ML24200A205 (1)

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United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Ventura Fish And Wildlife Office 2493 Portola Road, Suite B Ventura, CA 93003-7726 Phone: (805) 644-1766 Fax: (805) 644-3958 Email Address: FW8VenturaSection7@FWS.Gov https://www.fws.gov/Ventura

In Reply Refer To: 06/07/2024 17:42:18 UTC Project Code: 2024-0020172 Project Name: Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2

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 list identifies species listed as threatened and endangered, species proposed for listing as threatened or endangered, designated and proposed critical habitat, and species that are candidates for listing that may occur within the boundary of the area you have indicated using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (Service) Information Planning and Conservation System (IPaC). The species list fulfills the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the species list should be verified after 90 days. We recommend that verification be completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists following the same process you used to receive the enclosed list. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any correspondence about the species list.

Due to staff shortages and excessive workload, we are unable to provide an official list more specific to your area. Numerous other sources of information are available for you to narrow the list to the habitats and conditions of the site in which you are interested. For example, we recommend conducting a biological site assessment or surveys for plants and animals that could help refine the list.

If a Federal agency is involved in the project, that agency has the responsibility to review its proposed activities and determine whether any listed species may be affected. If the project is a major construction project*, the Federal agency has the responsibility to prepare a biological assessment to make a determination of the effects of the action on the listed species or critical habitat. If the Federal agency determines that a listed species or critical habitat is likely to be adversely affected, it should request, in writing through our office, formal consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Act. Informal consultation may be used to exchange information and resolve Project code: 2024-0020172 06/07/2024 17:42:18 UTC

conflicts with respect to threatened or endangered species or their critical habitat prior to a written request for formal consultation. During this review process, the Federal agency may engage in planning efforts but may not make any irreversible commitment of resources. Such a commitment could constitute a violation of section 7(d) of the Act.

Federal agencies are required to confer with the Service, pursuant to section 7(a)(4) of the Act, when an agency action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any proposed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical habitat (50 CFR 402.10(a)).

A request for formal conference must be in writing and should include the same information that would be provided for a request for formal consultation. Conferences can also include discussions between the Service and the Federal agency to identify and resolve potential conflicts between an action and proposed species or proposed critical habitat early in the decision-making process. The Service recommends ways to minimize or avoid adverse effects of the action. These recommendations are advisory because the jeopardy prohibition of section 7(a)(2) of the Act does not apply until the species is listed or the proposed critical habitat is designated. The conference process fulfills the need to inform Federal agencies of possible steps that an agency might take at an early stage to adjust its actions to avoid jeopardizing a proposed species.

When a proposed species or proposed critical habitat may be affected by an action, the lead Federal agency may elect to enter into formal conference with the Service even if the action is not likely to jeopardize or result in the destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical habitat. If the proposed species is listed or the proposed critical habitat is designated after completion of the conference, the Federal agency may ask the Service, in writing, to confirm the conference as a formal consultation. If the Service reviews the proposed action and finds that no significant changes in the action as planned or in the information used during the conference have occurred, the Service will confirm the conference as a formal consultation on the project and no further section 7 consultation will be necessary. Use of the formal conference process in this manner can prevent delays in the event the proposed species is listed or the proposed critical habitat is designated during project development or implementation.

Candidate species are those species presently under review by the Service for consideration for Federal listing. Candidate species should be considered in the planning process because they may become listed or proposed for listing prior to project completion. Preparation of a biological assessment, as described in section 7(c) of the Act, is not required for candidate species. If early evaluation of your project indicates that it is likely to affect a candidate species, you may wish to request technical assistance from this office.

Only listed species receive protection under the Act. However, sensitive species should be considered in the planning process in the event they become listed or proposed for listing prior to project completion. We recommend that you review information in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Natural Diversity Data Base. You can contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (916) 324-3812 for information on other sensitive species that may occur in this area.

[*A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having

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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.

Attachment(s):

Official Species List Bald & Golden Eagles Migratory Birds Marine Mammals Wetlands

OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Ventura Fish And Wildlife Office 2493 Portola Road, Suite B Ventura, CA 93003-7726 (805) 644-1766

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PROJECT

SUMMARY

Project Code: 2024-0020172 Project Name: Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 Project Type: Power Gen - Nuclear Project

Description:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing an application to renew the facility operating licenses for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, in San Luis Obispo County, California, for an additional 20 years of operation. If granted, the license renewal would allow the applicant to operate the facility through 2044 (Unit 1) and 2045 (Unit 2).

In November 2023, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) submitted an application for license renewal for Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The current renewed licenses expire at midnight on November 2, 2024, for Unit 1 (DPR-80) and August 26, 2025, for Unit 2 (DPR-82). The NRCs Federal action is to decide whether to renew the licenses for an additional 20 years. Diablo Canyon is a two0-unit, nuclear powered, steam electric generating facility that began commercial operation in 1985. The Diablo Canyon site is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County, California. The site is in the southern Coast Range, which is a part of the California Coast Ranges section of the Pacific Border physiographic province. The region surrounding the power plant site consists of mountains, foothills, marine terraces, and valleys. The dominant features are the San Luis Range adjacent to the site to the northeast, the Santa Lucia Range farther inland, the lowlands of the Los Osos and San Luis Obispo valleys separating the San Luis and Santa Lucia ranges, and the marine terrace along the coastal margin of the San Luis Range.

License renewal would include continued operations of Diablo Canyon, its cooling system, and other existing infrastructure. Circulating water for the cooling system is withdrawn from and discharged to the Pacific Ocean in accordance with the site's NPDES permit. Water withdrawals and discharges would continue at current rates, and no alterations to the cooling system are proposed as part of license renewal. PG&E does not anticipate performing refurbishment or major construction activities during the license renewal period. Ground disturbing activities within developed portions of the site would be limited to mowing, weed-eating, hedge trimming, weed removal, herbicide application, tree trimming, brush removal, debris removal, and the maintenance and repair of plant infrastructure such as roadways, piping installations, fencing, and security-related structures.

Project Location:

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

www.google.com/maps/@35.20731015,-120.85140638583569,14z

Counties: San Luis Obispo County, California

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 26 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

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

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

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

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

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MAMMALS NAME STATUS Giant Kangaroo Rat Dipodomys ingens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6051 Southern Sea Otter Enhydra lutris nereis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

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

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8560

BIRDS NAME STATUS California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Endangered Population: Wherever found, except where listed as an experimental population There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8193 California Least Tern Sternula antillarum browni Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8104 California Ridgways Rail Rallus obsoletus obsoletus Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4240 Hawaiian Petrel Pterodroma sandwichensis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6746 Least Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii pusillus Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5945 Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus Threatened Population: U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA)

There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4467 Short-tailed Albatross Phoebastria (=Diomedea) albatrus Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/433 Western Snowy Plover Charadrius nivosus nivosus Threatened Population: Pacific Coast population DPS-U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA), Mexico (within 50 miles of Pacific coast)

There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8035

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NAME STATUS Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Threatened Population: Western U.S. DPS There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3911

REPTILES NAME STATUS Southwestern Pond Turtle Actinemys pallida Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Threatened Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4768

AMPHIBIANS NAME STATUS California Red-legged Frog Rana draytonii Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2891 California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Threatened Population: U.S.A. (Central CA DPS)

There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2076 Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Rana boylii Endangered Population: South Coast Distinct Population Segment (South Coast DPS)

No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5133

FISHES NAME STATUS Tidewater Goby Eucyclogobius newberryi Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/57

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

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

CRUSTACEANS NAME STATUS Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp Branchinecta lynchi Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

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NAME STATUS Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/498

FLOWERING PLANTS NAME STATUS California Jewelflower Caulanthus californicus Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4599 Chorro Creek Bog Thistle Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5991 Indian Knob Mountainbalm Eriodictyon altissimum Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1261 Marsh Sandwort Arenaria paludicola Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2229 Morro Manzanita Arctostaphylos morroensis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2934 Pismo Clarkia Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5936 Salt Marsh Bird's-beak Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. maritimus Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6447 Spreading Navarretia Navarretia fossalis Threatened There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.

Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1334

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.

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

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Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to bald or golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below. Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".

1. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.

2. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.

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

THERE ARE NO BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF YOUR PROJECT AREA.

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

Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats3 should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below. Specifically, please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".

1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.

2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.

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

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

SUMMARY

below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.

BREEDING NAME SEASON Black Oystercatcher Haematopus bachmani Breeds Apr 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Oct 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9591 Black Turnstone Arenaria melanocephala Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10557

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BREEDING NAME SEASON Brandt's Cormorant Urile penicillatus Breeds Apr 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 15 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/11903 Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Breeds Jan 15 to This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Sep 30 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6034 California Gull Larus californicus Breeds Mar 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Jul 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10955 California Thrasher Toxostoma redivivum Breeds Jan 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Jul 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9436 Common Murre Uria aalge Breeds Apr 15 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Aug 15 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10453 Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas sinuosa Breeds May 20 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions to Jul 31 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2084 Double-crested Cormorant phalacrocorax auritus Breeds Apr 20 This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention to Aug 31 because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3478 Elegant Tern Thalasseus elegans Breeds Apr 5 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Aug 5 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8561 Heermann's Gull Larus heermanni Breeds Mar 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/11955

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BREEDING NAME SEASON Marbled Godwit Limosa fedoa Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9481 Nuttall's Woodpecker Dryobates nuttallii Breeds Apr 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Jul 20 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9410 Oak Titmouse Baeolophus inornatus Breeds Mar 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 15 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9656 Santa Barbara Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia graminea Breeds Mar 1 to This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Sep 5 (BCRs) in the continental USA https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5513 Surf Scoter Melanitta perspicillata Breeds This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention elsewhere because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10463 Western Gull Larus occidentalis Breeds Apr 21 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 25 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/11969 Willet Tringa semipalmata Breeds This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10669 Wrentit Chamaea fasciata Breeds Mar 15 This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 10 and Alaska.

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10668

PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE

SUMMARY

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

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Probability of Presence ( )

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

Breeding Season ( )

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

Survey Effort ( )

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

No Data ( )

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

probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Black Oystercatcher BCC Rangewide (CON)

Black Turnstone BCC Rangewide (CON)

Brandt's Cormorant BCC Rangewide (CON)

Brown Pelican Non-BCC Vulnerable

California Gull BCC Rangewide (CON)

California Thrasher BCC Rangewide (CON)

Common Murre Non-BCC Vulnerable

Common Yellowthroat BCC - BCR

Double-crested Cormorant

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Non-BCC Vulnerable

Elegant Tern BCC - BCR

Heermann's Gull BCC Rangewide (CON)

Marbled Godwit BCC Rangewide (CON)

SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Nuttall's Woodpecker BCC - BCR

Oak Titmouse BCC Rangewide (CON)

Santa Barbara Song Sparrow BCC - BCR

Surf Scoter Non-BCC Vulnerable

Western Gull BCC Rangewide (CON)

Willet BCC Rangewide (CON)

Wrentit BCC Rangewide (CON)

Additional information can be found using the following links:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973.

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

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

NAME Southern Sea Otter Enhydra lutris nereis Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8560

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

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

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

RIVERINE R4SBA R3UBH

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ESTUARINE AND MARINE WETLAND M2USN M2RSN M2RSNr

FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND PSSB PFO/SSC

ESTUARINE AND MARINE DEEPWATER M1UBL

FRESHWATER POND PUBKx

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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Name: Briana Arlene Address:11555 Rockville Pike City: Rockville State: MD Zip: 20852 Email briana.arlene@nrc.gov Phone: 3014151042

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