ML12256A931

Section 7 Listed Species, Callaway Nuclear Plant

ML12256A931
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Site:	Callaway
Issue date:	09/10/2012
From:	Hansen R US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
To:	Logan D Division of License Renewal
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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Rick_Hansen@fws.gov Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 4:37 PM To: Logan, Dennis Cc: Jane_Ledwin@fws.gov

Subject:

Section 7 listed species, Callaway Nuclear Plant Dennis:

This is in reference to yo ur letter, dated April 20, 2012, concerning Federally listed species that may occur in or near the Callaway Nuclear Plant lo cated near Fulton, Missouri. The U.

S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application to renew the operating license for the plant. Two listed species may occur at the project site, the Indiana ba t and the pallid sturgeon.

Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis

) Since first listed as endangered in 1967, In diana bat populations have declined by nearly 60%. Several factors have contributed to their decline, includi ng the loss and degradation of suitable hibernacula, human disturbance during hibernation, pesticides, and the loss a nd degradation of forested habitat, particularly stands of large, mature trees. Fragmentation of forest habitat may also contribute to declines. Summer habitat requirements for the species are not well defined but the following are considered important:

1) dead or live trees and snags with peeling or exfoliating bark, split tree trunk and/or branches, or cavities, which may be used as maternity roost areas;

2) live trees (such as sha gbark hickory and oaks) wh ich have exfoliating bark; 3) stream corridors, riparian areas, and upl and woodlots which provide forage sites. Should the proposed project area contain trees or associated habitats exhibiting any of the characteristics listed above, we recommend that the habitat and surrounding trees be avoided, wherever possibl

e. If trees larger than 9 inches DBH must be removed, furthe r coordination with this office is re quested for the Service to evaluate potential impacts to the Indiana bat.

Pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus)

The pallid sturgeon's range is primarily the Missouri River and the Mississippi River downstream of its confluence with the Missouri River. Limited data is available concerning preferred habitat in Missouri, but th e species has been captured in tributary mouths, over sandbars, along main channel borders, and in deep holes (in winter) in the Missouri River. Small sturgeon have been captured in off-channel backwaters just upstream from the project area.

Project evaluation should consider e ffects to both the species and their ha bitats. In addition, bald eagles are becoming increasingly common during bot h the nesting and wintering seasons , and should also be considered during project evaluation. If the manner of scope of th e project changes, or you ha ve questions regarding our comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Rick L. Hansen U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A Columbia, Missouri 65203

573-234-2132, ext. 106

fax 573-234-2181

rick_hansen@fws.gov

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Section 7 listed species, Callaway Nuclear Plant Sent Date: 9/10/2012 4:37:17 PM Received Date: 9/10/2012 4:37:24 PM From: Rick_Hansen@fws.gov Created By: Rick_Hansen@fws.gov Recipients: "Jane_Ledwin@fws.gov" <Jane_Ledwin@fws.gov>

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