ML20010F985

Responds to 810901 Request for Review of Planned Facility Operation.No Federally Listed or Proposed Endangered or Threatened Plant or Animal Species Exist in Impact Area.Two Species Listed Which May Become Endangered in Future

ML20010F985
Person / Time
Site:	Catawba
Issue date:	09/11/1981
From:	Ryan C INTERIOR, DEPT. OF, FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
To:	Adensam E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
NUDOCS 8109150182
Download: ML20010F985 (2)

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Dear Mr. Adensam:

We have reviewed the proposed operation of Units 1 and 2 of the Catawba Nuclear Station in York County, South Carolina, as reonested by letter j of September 1,1981, received September 3,1981.

Based on our records, it.is our belief that there are no federally listed or proposed Endangered or Threateneo plant or animal species in the impact area of the project, and that the requirements of Section 7(c) l are fulfilled. In view of this, we believe that you 'have satisfied the

requirements of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

Although our records indicate tna absence of listed species in this l area, there are several plant species which, although net now listed or officially proposed for listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the Service and may be listed at some time in the i

futu re. These species are not legally protected under the Endangered l Species Act and the biological assessment requirements do not apply to them. however, we would appreciate any efforts you might make to avoid i adversely impacting them. Those species under status review which may l

occur within the project area are:

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1. Isoetes melanospora

2. Amphianthus pusillus l

We appreciate the invitation to join you during your visit to the site on September 22, 1981. However, because of our extremeiy limited travel funding, "e must decline. go)

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This letter does not constitute a consultation as required by Section 7(a) of the Act nor a Biological Opinion of the Fish and Wildlife Service.

it is intended only as a response to your request under Section 7(c) relative to biological assessments. If this plan is substantially modified so as to alter the impact area of the project, you must reconsider your obligations under Section 7(c) of the Act.

Sincerely yours,

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• Carrell L. Ryan' Acting Area Panager i

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