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1 Species Conclusions Table

Project Name: VA CIG 15-15 Pulaski Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Program

Date: 30 November 2015

Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 Notes / Documentation / Eagle Act Determination Bat, Indiana Species present No effect The project area is located in Pulaski County, which does not contain a federally- (Myotis sodalist) designated critical habitat. As the species is present, further evaluation of the Critical Habitat No critical habitat present potential impact was performed and determined to have no effect. The Habitat Requirements were reviewed: x Winter – species hibernates in caves or mines; no mines, caves, nor cave entrances are present in the project area. x Summer – species roost under the peeling bark of dead or dying trees; while approximately .80 acres of undeveloped land will be cleared for construction of three new single-family homes, adequate undisturbed forest land is located adjacent to (17-acre parcel) and approximately one mile from (19,258-acre National Forest) the project area. Note that a fourth home is to be constructed on a vacant lot which was previously occupied by a single-family structure and will have no effect. https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000

Bat, northern long-eared Species present No effect The project area is located in Pulaski County, which does not contain a federally- (Myotis septentrionalis) designated critical habitat. As the species is present, further evaluation of the Critical Habitat No critical habitat present potential impact was performed and determined to have no effect. The Habitat Requirements were reviewed: x Winter – species hibernates in caves or mines; no mines, caves, nor cave entrances are present in the project area. x Summer – species roost underneath bark, in cavities, or crevices of both live and dead trees; while approximately .80 acres of undeveloped land will be cleared for construction of three new single-family homes, adequate undisturbed forest land is located adjacent to (17-acre parcel) and approximately one mile from (19,258-acre National Forest) the project area. Note that a fourth home is to be constructed on a vacant lot which was previously occupied by a single-family structure. https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE Bat, Virginia big-eared Species present No effect The project area is located in Pulaski County, which does not contain a federally- (Corynorhinus (=plecotus) designated critical habitat. A final critical habitat has been designated for this townsendii virginianus) species, but it consists of five caves in West Virginia, which is outside the project Critical Habitat No critical habitat present area. As the species is present, further evaluation of the potential impact was performed and determined to have no effect on the species. The Habitat Requirements were reviewed: x Winter – species hibernates in caves or mines; no mines, caves, nor cave entrances are present in the project area. x Summer – species roost underneath bark, in cavities, or crevices of both live and dead trees; while approximately .80 acres of undeveloped land will be cleared for construction of three new single-family homes, adequate undisturbed forest land is located adjacent to (17-acre parcel) and approximately one mile from (19,258-acre National Forest) the project area. Note that a fourth home is to be constructed on a vacant lot which was previously occupied by a single-family structure. https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A080

Snail, Virginia fringed Species present No effect General - Live individuals were found in 1971 from six miles of bluffs along the New mountain River in Pulaski County Virginia. The project area is approximately 5 miles from the (Polygyriscus virginianus) No critical habitat present New River bluffs (see attached map). Critical Habitat Habitat Requirements - This snail is usually in areas where limestone is mixed with clay soil. It is associated with permanently damp rock fragments and angular limestone pieces approximately 0.4 to 4.0 inches across. These areas are heavily shaded and may be overgrown with honeysuckle. Living individuals occur in the soil at depths of four to twenty-four inches. Live snails have never been observed on the soil surface. No other information is available on the life history of this species. The project scope does not include any work which will disturb or affect any permanently damp rock fragments as described above, so a determination of no effect was made. http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=G00Z#crithab

12/11/2015 Species Profile for Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ECOS

Taxonomy: View taxonomy in ITIS

Listing Status: Endangered

Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND

General Information

The Indiana bat is a mediumsized Myotis, closely resembling the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) but differing in coloration. Its fur is a dull grayish chestnut rather than bronze, with the basal portion of the hairs on the back a dulllead color. This bat's underparts are pinkish to cinnamon, and its hind feet are smaller and more delicate than in M. lucifugus. The calcar (heel of the foot) is strongly keeled. States/US Territories in which the Indiana bat, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: Alabama , Arkansas , Georgia , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Kentucky , Michigan , Mississippi , Missouri , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Ohio , Oklahoma , Pennsylvania , Tennessee , Vermont , Virginia , West Virginia US Counties in which the Indiana bat, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: View All USFWS Refuges in which the Indiana bat, Entire is known to occur: Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge ... Show All Refuges Additional species information

Current Listing Status Summary Date Where http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000 1/7 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) Status Listed Lead Region Listed

Endangered 03/11/1967 Great LakesBig Rivers Region Entire (Region 3)

Species Occurrence Population(s) + Entire - 

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07/08/2014 79 FR 38560 38562 Initiation of 5Year Status Reviews of Nine Listed Animal and Two Listed Plant Species

04/19/2013 78 FR 23586 23587 Final Environmental Impact Statement, Habitat Conservation Plan, and Implementing Agreement and Draft Programmatic Agreement, Buckeye Wind Power Project, Champaign County, Ohio

06/29/2012 77 FR 38819 38821 Notice of availability draft EIS and HCP

07/26/2011 76 FR 44564 44566 5Year Status Reviews of Seven Listed Species: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information

04/16/2007 72 FR 19015 19016 Draft Indiana Bat Recovery Plan, First Revision; Draft Survey Protocol

03/06/2007 72 FR 9913 9917 90Day and 12Month Findings on a Petition To Revise Critical Habitat for the Indiana Bat

09/21/2006 71 FR 55212 55214 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of a 5Year Review of Curtis' Pearlymussel and Indiana Bat

09/22/1977 42 FR 47840 47845 Final Correction and Augumentation of Critical Habitat Reorganization; 42 FR 47840 47845

09/24/1976 41 FR 41914 Determination of Critical Habitat for American Crocodile, California Condor, Indiana Bat, and Florida Manatee; 41 FR 41914 (American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, California condor, Gymnogyps californianus; Indiana bat, Myotis sodalis; Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus)

12/16/1975 40 FR 58308 58312 Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for Snail Darter, American Crocodile, Whooping Crane, California Condor, Indiana Bat, and Florida Manatee; 40 FR 58308 58312 (Percina (Imostoma) sp., Crocodylus acutus, Grus Showing 1 to 10 of 11 entries  Previous 1 2 Next 

» Recovery

Recovery Plan Information Search Information Search FAQs

Current Recovery Plan(s) Show 10 entries

Date  Title

04/16/2007 Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) Draft Recovery Plan: First Revision

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07/08/2014 79 FR 38560 38562 Initiation of 5Year Status Reviews of Nine Listed Animal and Two Listed Plant Species

07/26/2011 76 FR 44564 44566 5Year Status Reviews of Seven Listed Species: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information

04/16/2007 72 FR 19015 19016 Draft Indiana Bat Recovery Plan, First Revision; Draft Survey Protocol

09/21/2006 71 FR 55212 55214 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of a 5Year Review of Curtis' Pearlymussel and Indiana Bat

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Five Year Review Show 10 entries

Date  Title

09/29/2009 Indiana bat completed 5yr review

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09/22/1977 42 FR 47840 47845 Final Correction and Augumentation of Critical Habitat Reorganization; 42 FR 47840 47845

12/16/1975 40 FR 58308 58312 Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for Snail Darter, American Crocodile, Whooping Crane, California Condor, Indiana Bat, and Florida Manatee; 40 FR 58308 58312 (Percina (Imostoma) sp., Crocodylus acutus, Grus americana, Gymnogyps californicus, Myotis sodalis, Trichechus manatus)

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HCP Plan Summaries

Six Points Road Interchange

Pioneer Trail Wind Farm E.ON

NiSource MSHCP

Fowler Ridge Wind Farm

Criterion Wind Power

Buckeye Wind/EverPower HCP

Beech Ridge Wind Power HCP

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» Life History

No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.

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http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000 6/7 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network. ITIS Reports ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. FWS Digital Media Library The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library is a searchable collection of selected images, historical artifacts, audio clips, publications, and video.

http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000 7/7 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Indiana bat Myotis sodalis

Indiana bats have long lived in the forests and caves of the Northeast and Southeast but primarily in the Midwest. Very gregarious animals, these little bats congregate in winter and summer colonies, migrating between the two in spring and fall. Although they once numbered in the millions, the Indiana bat population has declined 56 percent in the past 40 years, from 883,300 in the 1960s to 387,300 today. In 1967, Indiana bats were listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Small, social sleepers Indiana bats hibernate in limestone caves, called hibernacula, from mid-autumn to early spring. Hibernating bats form large, compact clusters with as many as 5,000 individuals but averaging 500 to 1,000 bats per cluster. Bats form clusters in the Indiana bats still live in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, same area in a cave each year, with more Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, than one cluster in some caves. Clustering North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, may protect individual bats from South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. temperature changes, reduce sensitivity to external disturbance, or enable rapid arousal and escape from predators. pup to mature. Females sometimes Meals on the fly and migration, too Roosts usually are in the coldest part of relocate their pups to warmer spots on Indiana bats eat flying insects, and their the cave. This ensures a sufficiently low the tree. Dozens and up to hundreds of diet reflects the available prey. Bats metabolic rate so the bats’ fat reserves mothers and their young can inhabit forage along river and lake shorelines, in last through the six-month hibernation. maternity roost trees. the crowns of trees in floodplains and in Bats may move from a location deeper in upland forests. Reproductively active the cave to a site nearer the entrance as In the summer, bats live in wooded or females generally forage within a mile of the cold season progresses to move away semi-wooded areas. Groups of female roost trees. Bats may attempt to capture from areas that go below freezing. Indiana bats form maternity colonies to flying insects as many as 17 times a Indiana bats tend to return to the same bear their offspring in crevices of trees or minute. hibernacula each year. under loose tree bark. Dead trees are preferred roost sites, and trees standing Indiana bats show strong homing Single mom, single pup in sunny openings are attractive because instincts to their hibernacula. When Having mated in autumn, a female the air spaces and crevices under the bark released to the west of a winter cave, over becomes pregnant after the winter are warm. Typical roosts are beneath the 68 percent of the bats returned to the hibernation when she ovulates and an egg bark and in crevices of dead trees and cave from 12 miles away. Biologists is fertilized by sperm stored from the beneath loose bark of living trees. Roost released approximately 500 female bats autumn mating. Pregnant females trees are likely to be exposed to direct up to 200 miles from their winter cave and migrate to trees that serve as maternity sunlight throughout the day, and are as found that more than two-thirds returned. colonies throughout the summer. The likely to be in upland habitats as in These researchers noted much stronger female births a single pup, which she floodplain forests. Indiana bats are also homing tendencies along a north-south tends for about a month before taking it known to roost in human-made structures axis, the direction for migrating to and on its first flight in tandem with her. The such as bridges, sheds, houses and from summer roosts, than along the east- weather affects the length of time for the abandoned churches. west direction. Winter and summer habitats may be as much as 300 miles flight space. Altering air exchange by accommodate the needs of the bats. apart, but are probably much closer for opening additional entrances can also Summer roosts and surrounding forest the majority of bats. change cave temperature and humidity, and foraging areas may need to be rendering the cave unsuitable for bats. maintained in as natural a state as Since disruption during hibernation is possible. In addition, while winter detrimental, biologists schedule research hibernacula themselves must be to avoid harming the bats. To reduce protected, the forests above and around disturbance during a census, the cave is hibernacula should not be dramatically mapped in the autumn before the bats altered. After all, Indiana bats are arrive. Then a few, well-trained people animals of the forest. Once as plentiful as carefully collect the minimum data the passenger pigeon, these little flying needed for the census. mammals are rapidly falling toward extinction. The Service, along with many The rest of the problem partners, is working to conserve and When first looking at the decline of protect Indiana bats for now and for the Indiana bat populations, the problems of future. vandalism and human disturbance in the winter hibernacula were addressed first. When bat populations continued to decline, biologists looked at where bats Bats in trouble spend their summers. Loss and Northeast Region While hibernating in large numbers is degradation of summer habitat and roost U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service beneficial to bats, it also leaves them sites due to water impoundment, stream 300 Westgate Center Drive vulnerable to catastrophe. Human channeling, forest clearing, housing Hadley, MA 01035 disturbance at winter caves arouses bats, development, and clear cutting for depleting energy reserves. Vandalism and agricultural or other uses may be Federal Relay Service indiscriminate killing have destroyed important factors in continuing Indiana for the deaf and hard-of-hearing much of the population. Some early bat population decline. Additional 1 800/877 8339 attempts to keep people out of research is needed to verify the causes of hibernacula by installing gates decline. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inadvertently made the caves unsuitable http://www.fws.gov for bats. Improperly constructed gates Within the delineated summer range, 1 800/344 WILD can alter the air flow, trap debris and activities planned in habitats occupied by block the entrance by not allowing enough Indiana bats may need to be changed to July 2004 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Northern longeared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ECOS

Taxonomy: View taxonomy in ITIS

Listing Status: Threatened

Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND

General Information

The northern longeared bat is a mediumsized bat about 3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus, Myotis, which are actually bats noted for their small ears (Myotis means mouseeared). The northern longeared bat is found across much of the eastern and north central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic coast west to the southern Northwest Territories and eastern British Columbia. The species’ range includes 37 states. Whitenose syndrome, a fungal disease known to affect bats, is currently the predominant threat to this bat, especially throughout the Northeast where the species has declined by up to 99 percent from prewhitenose syndrome levels at many hibernation sites. Although the disease has not yet spread throughout the northern longeared bat’s entire range (whitenose syndrome is currently found in at least 25 of 37 states where the northern longeared bat occurs), it continues to spread. Experts expect that where it spreads, it will have the same impact as seen in the Northeast. States/US Territories in which the Northern longeared Bat, is known to or is believed to occur: Alabama , Arkansas , Connecticut , Delaware , District of Columbia , Georgia , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Kansas , Kentucky , Louisiana , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , Michigan , Minnesota , Mississippi , Missouri , https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE 1/6 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Northern longeared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) Montana , Nebraska , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , North Dakota , Ohio , Oklahoma , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , South Dakota , Tennessee , Vermont , Virginia , West Virginia , Wisconsin , Wyoming US Counties in which the Northern longeared Bat, is known to or is believed to occur: View All Additional species information

Current Listing Status Summary Date Where Status Listed Lead Region Listed

Threatened 05/04/2015 Great LakesBig Rivers Region (Region 3)

Species Occurrence

Population(s) Entire 

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04/02/2015 80 FR 17973 18033 Threatened Species Status for the Northern LongEared Bat With 4(d) Rule

01/30/2015 80 FR 5079 Listing the Northern LongEared Bat With a Rule Under Section 4(d) of the Act;

01/16/2015 80 FR 2371 2378 Listing the Northern LongEared Bat With a Rule Under Section 4(d) of the Act

11/18/2014 79 FR 68657 68659 Endangered Species Status for the Northern LongEared Bat: Reopening of comment period

06/30/2014 79 FR 36698 36699 6Month Extension of Final Determination on the Proposed Endangered Status for the

12/02/2013 78 FR 72058 72059 Listing the Northern LongEared Bat as an Endangered Species

10/02/2013 78 FR 61045 61080 12Month Finding on a Petition To List the Eastern SmallFooted Bat and the Northern LongEared Bat as Endangered or Threatened Species; Listing the Northern LongEared Bat as an Endangered Species; Proposed Rule

06/29/2011 76 FR 38095 38106 90Day Finding on a Petition To List the Eastern SmallFooted Bat and the Northern LongEared Bat as Threatened or Endangered

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Special Rule Publications Show 10 entries

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04/02/2015 80 FR 17973 18033 Threatened Species Status for the Northern LongEared Bat With 4(d) Rule

01/16/2015 80 FR 2371 2378 Listing the Northern LongEared Bat With a Rule Under Section 4(d) of the Act

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» Recovery

Recovery Plan Information Search Information Search FAQs

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» Critical Habitat

No critical habitat rules have been published for the Northern longeared Bat.

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Pioneer Trail Wind Farm E.ON

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Habitat Requirements

During summer, northern longeared bats roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead trees. Males and nonreproductive females may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. This bat seems opportunistic in selecting roosts, using tree species based on suitability to retain bark or provide cavities or crevices. It has also been found, rarely, roosting in structures like barns and sheds. Northern longeared bats spend winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They typically use large caves or mines with large passages and entrances; constant temperatures; and high humidity with no air currents. Specific areas where they hibernate have very high humidity, so much so that droplets of water are often seen on their fur. Within hibernacula, surveyors find them in small crevices or cracks, often with only the nose and ears visible.

https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE 5/6 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Northern longeared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) Food Habits

Northern longeared bats emerge at dusk to fly through the understory of forested hillsides and ridges feeding on moths, flies, leafhoppers, caddisflies, and beetles, which they catch while in flight using echolocation. This bat also feeds by gleaning motionless insects from vegetation and water surfaces.

Reproductive Strategy

Breeding begins in late summer or early fall when males begin swarming near hibernacula. After copulation, females store sperm during hibernation until spring, when they emerge from their hibernacula, ovulate, and the stored sperm fertilizes an egg. This strategy is called delayed fertilization. After fertilization, pregnant females migrate to summer areas where they roost in small colonies and give birth to a single pup. Maternity colonies, with young, generally have 30 to 60 bats, although larger maternity colonies have been observed. Most females within a maternity colony give birth around the same time, which may occur from late May or early June to late July, depending where the colony is located within the species’ range. Young bats start flying by 18 to 21 days after birth. Adult northern longeared bats can live up to 19 years.

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ECOS / Species Profile for Virginia BigEared bat (Corynorhinus (=plecotus) townsendii virginianus) Virginia BigEared bat (Corynorhinus Search for images on (=plecotus) townsendii digitalmedia.fws.gov virginianus) Federal Register | Recovery | Critical Habitat | Conservation Plans | Petitions | Life History

Taxonomy: View taxonomy in ITIS

Listing Status: Endangered

Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND

General Information

Plecotus townsendii is a mediumsized bat with forearms measuring 39 to 48 millimeters (mm) long and weighing 7 to 12 grams. Total body length is 98 mm, the tail is 46 mm, and the hind foot is 11 mm long. This bat's long ears (over 2.5 centimeters) and facial glands on either side of the snout are quite distinctive. Fur is light to dark brown depending upon the age of the individual and the subspecies. The only other eastern bat that resembles the Ozark or the Virginia bigeared bat is P. rafinesquii (Rafinesque's bigeared bat). Rafinesque's bigeared bat has toe hairs that extend beyond the end of the toes and the dorsal fur is gray rather than brown. The belly fur of Rafinesque's bigeared bat is white or whitish rather than light brown or buff (Schmidly 1991, Barbour and Davis 1969). The Ozark and Virginia bigeared bats do not have overlapping ranges. Copulation occurs in the fall and winter and the females store the sperm until ovulation in late winter or spring. Gestation takes about 3 months and a

https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A080 1/6 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Virginia BigEared bat (Corynorhinus (=plecotus) townsendii virginianus) single pup is born in May or June. Development is fairly rapid and the young are on their own within 2 months (Barbour and Davis 1969, Schmidly 1991, Kunz and Martin 1982). States/US Territories in which the Virginia BigEared bat, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: Kentucky , North Carolina , Tennessee , Virginia , West Virginia US Counties in which the Virginia BigEared bat, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: View All

Current Listing Status Summary Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed

Endangered 12/31/1979 Northeast Region (Region 5) Entire

Species Occurrence

Population(s) Entire 

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https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A080 2/6 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Virginia BigEared bat (Corynorhinus (=plecotus) townsendii virginianus) Date  Citation Page  Title

03/06/2012 77 FR 13251 13253 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Nine Northeastern Species. Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.

01/29/2007 72 FR 4018 4019 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Ten Listed Northeastern Species

11/30/1979 44 FR 69206 69208 ETWP; Listing of Virginia and Ozark Bigeared Bats as Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Determination

08/30/1979 44 FR 51144 51145 ETWP; Reproposal of Critical Habitat for the Virginia Bigeared Bat

03/06/1979 44 FR 12382 12384 Requirement to Withdraw or Supplement Proposals to Determine Various U.S. Taxa of Plants and Wildlife as Endangered or Threatened or to Determine Critical Habitat for Such Species

12/02/1977 42 FR 61290 61292 Proposed Endangered Listing and Critical Habitat Determination for the Virginia and Ozark Bigeared Bats; 42 FR 61290 61292 (Plecotus townsendii virginianus, Plecotus townsendii ingens)

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Date  Title  Plan Action Status

05/08/1984 Ozark/Virginia Bigeared Bats (2 spp.) View Implementation Progress

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03/06/2012 77 FR 13251 13253 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Nine Northeastern Species. Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.

01/29/2007 72 FR 4018 4019 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Ten Listed Northeastern Species

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08/20/2008 Virginia Bigeared Bat 5Year Review

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Population(s)  Entire 

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11/30/1979 44 FR 69206 69208 ETWP; Listing of Virginia and Ozark Bigeared Bats as Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Determination

08/30/1979 44 FR 51144 51145 ETWP; Reproposal of Critical Habitat for the Virginia Bigeared Bat

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Beech Ridge Wind Power HCP

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ECOS / Species Profile for Virginia Fringed Mountain snail (Polygyriscus virginianus) Virginia Fringed Mountain snail Search for images on (Polygyriscus digitalmedia.fws.gov virginianus) Federal Register | Recovery | Critical Habitat | Conservation Plans | Petitions | Life History

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Listing Status: Endangered

Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND

General Information

The Virginia fringed mountain snail was originally descibed in 1947 from weathered shells found in the soil and was presumed to be extinct. It was not until 1971 that live individuals were found. This snail is known only from six miles of bluffs along the New River in Pulaski County Virginia. The shell is a pale greenish color and has four promient raised spiral lines with less prominent spiral lines between them. The shell is 0.18 inches in diameter and 0.06 inches in height. The animal inside, is white and probably blind. States/US Territories in which the Virginia Fringed Mountain snail, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: Virginia US Counties in which the Virginia Fringed Mountain snail, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: View All

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Endangered 08/02/1978 Northeast Region (Region 5) Entire

Species Occurrence Population(s) + Entire - 

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03/06/2012 77 FR 13251 13253 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Nine Northeastern Species. Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.

01/29/2007 72 FR 4018 4019 Initiation of a 5Year Review of Ten Listed Northeastern Species

07/03/1978 43 FR 28932 28935 Final Determination that Seven Eastern U.S. Land Snails are Endangered or Threatened Species

04/28/1976 41 FR 17742 17747 Proposed Endangered or Threatened Status for 32 U.S. Snails [Proposed 15 as E/17 T]; 41 FR 17742 17747 (Amargosa snail, Fontellicella micrococcus; Ash Meadows turban snail, Fluminicola erythropoma; bad water snail, Assiminea infirma; banded dune snail, Helminthoglypta walkeriana; California Northern River snail, Monadenia setosa; Cheatum's snail, Tryonia cheatumi; Chittenango ovate amber snail, Succinea ovalis chittenangoensis; Clark's Nantahala middletoothed land snail, Mesodon clarki nantahala; dented peninsula snail, Helminthoglypta arrosa miwoka; DiamondY pond snail, Physa virgata bottomeri; flatspired threetoothed land snail, Triodopsis platysayoides; fraternal snail, Micrarionta feralis; Jone's middletoothed land snail, Mesodon jonesianus; Karok Indian snail, Vestericola karokarum; MacClintock's discoid land snail, Discus macclintocki; Magazine Mountain middletoothed land snail, Mesodon magacinenses; Muddy Valley turban snail, Fluminicola avernalis; Nicklin's Peninsula snail, Helminthoglypta nickiniana awania; Pahranagat Valley turban, Fluminicola merriami; painted snake coiled forest snail, Anguispira picta; Pilsbru's narrow apertured land snail, Stanotrema pilsbryi; Reeves County snail, Cochliopa texana; rocky coast snail, Monadenia fidelis pronotis; St. George snail, Amnicola deseria; slug snail, Binneya notabilis; Socorro snail, Amnicola neomexicana; Stock Island tree snail, Orthalicus reses reses; Strange many whorled land snail, Polygyra peregrina; Tryon's snail, Micrarionta tryoni; Virginia fringed mountain snail, Polugriscus virginianus; White River snail, Tryonia clathraia; Zion canyon snail, Physa zioni)

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05/09/1983 Virginia Fringed Mountain Snail View Implementation Progress

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01/29/2008 VA fringed mountain snail completed 5yr review

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No critical habitat rules have been published for the Virginia Fringed Mountain snail.

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No conservation plans have been created for Virginia Fringed Mountain snail.

» Petitions No petitions have been received for this species.

» Life History

Habitat Requirements

http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=G00Z#crithab 4/5 12/11/2015 Species Profile for Virginia Fringed Mountain snail (Polygyriscus virginianus) This snail is usually in areas where limestone is mixed with clay soil. It is associated with permanently damp rock fragments and angular limestone pieces approximately 0.4 to 4.0 inches across. These areas are heavily shaded and may be overgrown with honeysuckle. Living individuals occur in the soil at depths of four to twentyfour inches. Live snails have never been observed on the soil surface. No other information is available on the life history of this species.

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Project Area is approximately 11.7 miles from the nearest VA Eagle Nest Buffer (PU0701).

Project area is approximately 190 miles west of the nearest Bald Eagle Concentration Area. Janet Jonas

From: Janet Jonas Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 12:33 PM To: 'Virginia Field Office, FW5' Subject: RE: VaCIG #15-15 - Online Project Review Certification Letter Attachments: PUL KBCK Project Summary.docx; IPaC Trust Resource Report.pdf; 15-15 Pulaski Species Conclusion Table 12152015.pdf

Mary Anne,

Thank you for responding so promptly.

I’ve attached a brief outline of the project scope for your information. I have also included the IPaC Trust Resource Report for the project area, as I just discovered it and think it’s very helpful.

I have attached a revised Species Conclusion Table to include only the four species listed on the Official Species List and included additional notes and maps to illustrate the determination of “no effect” for the species listed.

Please let me know if you have additional question or comments.

Regards, ‐jsj.

Janet Sanborn Jonas Project Manager Community Planning Partners, Inc. 540/267‐4999

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Virginia Field Office, FW5 Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 4:47 PM To: Janet Jonas Subject: Re: VaCIG #15‐15 ‐ Online Project Review Certification Letter

Good afternoon Janet,

Could you please provide more information about what this project will entail? Also, in the Species Conclusion Table, can you provide support for the "no effect" determinations for federally listed species? The species of concern for our office are those listed on the Official Species List (Indiana bat, Northern long-eared bat, Virginia big-eared bat, and Virginia fringed mountain snail). To clear up any confusion, federally designated critical habitat is separate from the occurrence of listed species.

Thanks so much, Mary Anne

On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Janet Jonas wrote:

Please find attached the Project Review Package for the Community Improvement Grant #15-15 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Pulaski Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Project. 1

The package includes an online project review certification letter.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

Janet Sanborn Jonas

Project Manager

Community Planning Partners, Inc.

540/267-4999

2 Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Project

Project Overview and Funding Summary

The Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Project Area is the southwestern-most section of the Town of Pulaski, just west of the Pulaski South Residential and Industrial Historic District. The project area was significantly affected by the EF-1 and EF2-2 tornadoes which touched down on April 8, 2011, and includes a portion of the project area previously served by the Town and County Tornado Recovery Project UNOS Grants 11-UN-17 and 11-UN-18. The project includes all of the homes in the Pinnacle, Lottier, Kersey, Fayette/Clark/Howard, and Case Knife Road to the southwestern Town Limits. The area contains 121 residential dwelling units in 120 frame, brick, and mobile structures, including one 2-unit apartment building. The construction and size of the structures are primary modest homes.

The Town has surveyed the project area and determined that there are 15 homeowners interested in housing rehabilitation that are low- to moderate-income (LMI) representing 32 persons. Two LMI renters and/or their landlords representing 4 persons have also expressed interest in housing rehabilitation. 21 housing units within the project area were inspected by a certified Rehab Specialist to determine the feasibility and preliminary cost of rehabilitation.

There are 22 residences in the project area in excellent condition and/or occupied by non-LMI households representing approximately 27 persons. 5 were identified as recipients of HUD Section 8 vouchers, 13 mobile homes reside on rented lots, 19 residences are vacant or irregularly rented, and 6 structures were identified as blight, leaving an additional 56 units where the resident and/or landlord expressed a lack of interest in housing rehabilitation.

Building conditions range from sound to dilapidated requiring substantial reconstruction or clearance.

The Housing Rehabilitation Program will target: A) 8 owner-occupied properties for rehabilitation, including one that is rent-to-own; B) 7 owner-occupied properties for demolition and substantial reconstruction; and C) two investor-owned rental properties for rehabilitation. 6 residential structures have been determined to be too dilapidated for rehabilitation and will be acquired and cleared. All 6 of the units are currently long-term vacancies, 3 of which were abandoned prior to the 2011 tornado event. Four of the properties are potential candidates for Housing Production.

The Housing Production enhancement will construct four new single-family homes on properties either already owned or to be acquired by the Pulaski Redevelopment & Housing Authority. Funding for the new homes will be drawn from the 2016 Pulaski County allocation from the New River Valley HOME Consortium; construction will completed using a combination of contracted and volunteer labor. Infrastructure and other neighborhood improvements planned as part of the Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Project include: A) acquisition and installation of a leak locating system; B) fire hydrant painting; C) clearing, grubbing, vee-ditching, shoulder work and seeding on the right-of-way; D) repair and replace driveway culverts; E) additional street signage; F) alley improvements for access to three new-construction lots; G) construction of three cul de sacs for service vehicles at the Town limits; H) street resurfacing throughout the project area; and I) construction of a neighborhood park at the intersection of Crescent and Commerce Streets.

The Town of Pulaski is applying for a 2015 CDBG Community Improvement Grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Project. The Town will invest $258,140 in the project over 2 to 3 years including General Fund dollars, Virginia Department of Transportation dollars, force account work, and the value of waived building permit fees. The Town has requested $314,800 in grant funding from the New River Valley HOME Consortium, $18,000 in Weatherization funding from CHP Energy Solutions, and $41,500 in donated construction materials to assist with the cost of housing production and rehabilitation. The Town will require investor-owner participation $9,000 to assist with rehabilitation. The Town also anticipates using volunteers to assist with housing rehabilitation, housing production, neighborhood cleanups, and construction of the neighborhood park valued at $24,625 and receiving donations of $30,000 for playground equipment and materials for the neighborhood park. The total project cost is $1,698,065. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 15-15 PUL Kersey Bottom Case Knife Road CCD IPaC Trust Resource Report Generated December 11, 2015 07:48 AM MST

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be used for planning or analyzing project-level impacts. For projects that require FWS review, please return to this project on the IPaC website and request an official species list from the Regulatory Documents page. IPaC Trust Resource Report M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA

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Project Description

NAME 15-15 PUL Kersey Bottom Case Knife Road CCD

PROJECT CODE M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA

LOCATION Pulaski County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION CDBG CCD project in southwest corner of Town of Pulaski; rehabilitate 17 homes, construct 4 new homes on unimproved lots, remove blight, minor drainage and street improvements.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact Information Species in this report are managed by:

Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 6669 Short Lane Gloucester, VA 23061-4410 (804) 693-6694

12/11/2015 07:48 AM IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation Page 2 Version 2.2.8 IPaC Trust Resource Report M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA Endangered Species Proposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species that are managed by the Endangered Species Program and should be considered as part of an effect analysis for this project.

This unofficial species list is for informational purposes only and does not fulfill the requirements under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, which states that Federal agencies are required to "request of the Secretary of Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action." This requirement applies to projects which are conducted, permitted or licensed by any Federal agency.

A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can be obtained by returning to this project on the IPaC website and requesting an official species list on the Regulatory Documents page. Mammals Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered CRITICAL HABITAT No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A000

Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened CRITICAL HABITAT No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

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Virginia Big-eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianus Endangered CRITICAL HABITAT There is final critical habitat designated for this species.

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A080 Snails Virginia Fringed Mountain Snail Polygyriscus virginianus Endangered CRITICAL HABITAT No critical habitat has been designated for this species.

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Critical Habitats Potential effects to critical habitat(s) within the project area must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.

There is no critical habitat within this project area

12/11/2015 07:48 AM IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation Page 3 Version 2.2.8 IPaC Trust Resource Report M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA Migratory Birds Birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Any activity which results in the take of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unless authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (1). There are no provisions for allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

You are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations for the protection of birds as part of this project. This involves analyzing potential impacts and implementing appropriate conservation measures for all project activities.

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bird of conservation concern Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI

Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinus Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Canada Warbler Wilsonia canadensis Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca Bird of conservation concern Season: Wintering Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4

Henslow's Sparrow Ammodramus henslowii Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B09D

Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus Bird of conservation concern Year-round https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY

Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacilla Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FU

Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Bird of conservation concern Year-round Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding

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Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Bird of conservation concern Year-round Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Bird of conservation concern Season: Wintering Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus Bird of conservation concern Season: Wintering https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Worm Eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorum Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius Bird of conservation concern Season: Breeding https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FR

12/11/2015 07:48 AM IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation Page 5 Version 2.2.8 IPaC Trust Resource Report M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA Refuges Any activity proposed on National Wildlife Refuge lands must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. If your project overlaps or otherwise impacts a Refuge, please contact that Refuge to discuss the authorization process.

There are no refuges within this project area

12/11/2015 07:48 AM IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation Page 6 Version 2.2.8 IPaC Trust Resource Report M5MWM-H35FV-FR7MF-OWNO3-35DJHA Wetlands Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats from your project may be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

Project proponents should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their project with the Regulatory Program of the appropriate U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District.

DATA LIMITATIONS The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.

There are no wetlands identified in this project area

12/11/2015 07:48 AM IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation Page 7 Version 2.2.8 69206 Federal Register / Vol. 44, No. 232 / Friday, November 30.1979 / Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR of the proposal into conformity with the propose Critical Habitat for this species Amendments, the Service reproposed’ for the reasons set out below, it requests Fish and Wlldlife Senfke Critical Habitat for the Virginia big- additional pertinent data and will eared bat on August 30,1979 [44 FR designate Critical Habitat later if the 50 CFFI Part 17 51144-51145). evidence warrants. In a letter dated Endangered and Threatened Wildlife The reproposal of critical habitat January 3,1978, the Commissioner of the provided for a public comment period Kentucky Department of Fish and and Plants; Llstlng of Vlrglnia and extending unttl November 1,1979. In Orark Big-Eared Bats as Endangered Wildlife Resources, while supporting the Specks, and CritIcal Habitat addition, the Endangered Species Act listing of the Virginia big-eared bat, requires that the Governor be allowed Determination suggested that it would be advisable not 90 days in whicbto respond to the to designate Stillhouse Cave in Lee AOENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, proposal, unless he agrees to a shorter County, Kentucky as Critical Habitat. Interior. i period. At the request of the Service, In This suggestion was based on the view ACTION: Final rule. order to facilitate issuance of the final that designating that cave as Critical rule prior to the deadline of December 2, Habitat would call attention to it, SUMMARY: The Service determines the 1979, now imposed by the Endangered resulting in increased public use and Virginia big-eared bat (P1ecotus Species Act, the Governor of West disturbances to the bats. The tmvnsendii virginianus) and the Ozark Virginia kindly agreed to waive the 90 Commission also noted that the present big-eared bat (Pfecotus townsen& day requirement, and provided a owuere of the cave were insuring &ens) to be Endangered species, and favorable response on October 23,1979. protection of the bats. The Service determines five caves in West Virginia Summary of Comments and agreed with this suggestion and did not to be Critical Habitat for the Virginia Recommendations include Stillhouse Cave in the big-eared bat. These bats have declined reproposal of Critical Habitat. A total of 25 written comments was seriously in recent years, mainly In response to the reproposal of because of human disturbance of their received in response to the original proposal of December 2,1977. Of the Critical Habitat of August 30,1979, there caves. This rule will extend to these were 13 written comments and one bats the protection provided by the responses, none flatly opposed the proposal, and 21 indicated support. The statement at a public hearing held by Endangered Species Act of 1973. as the Service in Elkins, West Virginia on amended. supporting respondents included the Governor of Oklahoma, Governor of October 11,1973. The 12 supporting EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31,197% Arkansas, Director of the Missouri respondents included the Governor of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Department of Conservation, Director of West Virginia and several biologists and Mr. John L Spinks, Jr., Chief, Office of the Illinois Department of Conservation, speleologists, some of whom provided Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Commissioner of the Kentucky valuable data and suggestions for Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Department of Natural Resources, additional Critical Habitat or protective Interior, Washington, DC. 20240 (703/ Governor of West Virginia, Associate measures. The Director of the Kentucky 235-2771). Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Nature Preserves Commission, and two SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIOIS: Administrator of the U.S. Soil other persons, advocated that Stillhouse Cave in Lee County, Kentucky, which Background Conservation Service, and Chairman of the Chiroptera Group of the Survival had been dropped from the reproposal, On October 15.1976, the Service was Services Commission of the be designa!ed as Critical Habitat. The petitioned by Dr. John S. Hall (Professor International Union for Conservation of Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission of Biology, Albright College, Reading, Nature and Natural Resources. also suggested that other caves within Pennsylvania 19603) and Dr. Michael J. Officials of the Departments of the Cave Hollow System in Lee County, Harvey (Professor of Biology, Ecological Natural Resources of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky be designated as Critical Research Center, Memphis State Maryland observed that the proposal of Habitat. The Service will review the University, Memphis, Tennessee 38152) December 21977, had included their data and propose further Critical to list the Virginia and Ozark big-eared States within the known distribution of Habitat within the near future, if the bats as Endangered. the Virginia big-eared bat, when in fact evidence warrants. In the meantime, the On the basis of that petition, and there were no specific records of the Service is unaware of any impending information subsequently received from species from these States. The Service activity that would be detrimental to the petitioners, regional offices of the was aware of the lack of records, but Stillhouse Cave and there is no Service, and other sources, the Virginia considered it advisable to mention the indication that there will be any and Ozark big-eared bats were three States because of their proximity disadvantage to the bats therein proposed for listing as Endangered on and the possibility that the species could because a Critical Habitat designation is December2,1977 (42FR8129CMl292). occasionally appear therein. In this final not now being made. That proposal included designation of rule the three States have been deleted Mr. Fred C. Western, Vice President five caves in West Virginia and one in from the known distribution, but the of the Germany Valley Limestone Kentucky as Critical Habitat for the Service emphasizes that should a Company, which has a quarrying Virginia big-eared bat but none for the Virginia big-eared bat be found in operation in the vicinity of Hellhole Ozark big-eared bat. Before final action Indiana, Ohio, or Maryland, it would be Cave in Pendleton County, West could be taken on the proposal, protected by the Endangered Species Virginia, expressed opposition to the however, Congress passed the Act of 1973. designation of this cave as Critical Endangered Species Act Amendments of The Director of the Missouri Habitat. Mr. Western’s reason was that 1978, which substantially modified the Department of Conservation, and other such designation could have a long term procedures the Service must follow respondents, suggested the designation effect on the quarrying operation, but he when designating Critical Habitat. In of Critical Habitat for the Ozark as well also stated that the operation was not or&r to bring the Critical Habitat part as the Virginia big-eared bat. Although detrimental to the bats and that future the Service did not subsequently expansion of the quarry would occur Feral Reqister / Vol. 44, No. 232 / Friday, November 30, 1979 / Rules and Regulations 66267

away from the cave. A subsequent southwestern b4issold and eastern ;~~p;Uical Habitat in the future if meeting between Mr. Western end oklahoma. Rscimt ssthlates indicats Ser4ics personnel indicatsd that there that the total surviving population The Act defines Critical Habitat as: apparently had been a numbers only about 100 to u)[) fil Ths rneciflc areas within the misunderstending regarding the meaning individuals. The decIining status of this geb;pap&ai araa occupied by the species.at of a Critical habitat designation, that bat has been recognized by State the time it in listed in accordancewith the there was no known con&t between conservation biologists, Academicians, pmvieionr of section 4 of this Act. on which the quarrying operation and the and spelunkers. are found those physical or biological interests of the bats, and that any future 2.Oven&iiization for wmmenkl, featums (Il eesential to the conservationof problems could be easily resolved. The sporting, scientifc, or educational the speciesand (III which may require Service also notes that Hellhole Cave special managementconsiderations or puposes. Some of these bats have been protection: and has already been designated Critical killed for fun. In addition, well-meaning (ii] Specificareas outside the geographical Habitat for the Indiana bat, another biologists and spelunkers. observing the area occupied by the specie8at the time it is Endangered species, and the bats for scientific or educational listed in accordancewith the provisions of requirements of both species are purposes, have caused disturbances and section 4 of thir Act, upon a determination by equivalent. subsequent population reduction8 the Semtary that 8uch area8 are essentialfor the conservationof the spedes. Conclusion because of the high sensitivity of these species. The Service has concluded that five After review and consideration of all 3. Disease orpredation. Not known to available information, the Service has caves in West Virginia should be be applicable. designated as Critical Habitat for the determined that the Virginia big-eared 4. The inadequacy vf existing bat (Plecotus townsendii vilginianus] Virginia big-eared bat. Because of regulatory mechanisms. These bats and precise conditions of physical structure, and the Ozark big-eared bat (Pfecotus their habitat are not currently under townsendii ingens) are endangered temperature, and humidity, these caves protection of Federal laws. State are suitable for use by the species as species as defined by the Endangered protective laws have not been Species Act of 1973. Section 4(a) of the sites for hibernation and reproduction. successful in preventing the decline of The species has a limited range and is Act states that the Secretary of the these species. Interior shall determine a species to be highly susceptible to changes in its Endangered or Threatened because of 5. Other natuml or manmade factors habitat. Even minor. disturbance or any of five factors. These factors, and affecting its continued existence. physical changes in the caves occupied their application to the Virginia and None in addition to those discussed may result in extinction. Therefore, Ozark big-eared bats, are listed below. above. these caves are essential for its 1. The present or threatened Critical Habitat conservation. The physical and destruction, modification, or curtailment biological features of its habitat are such of its habitat or range. Both of these Subsection 4(a)[l) of the Act states: as to require special management bats long have been restricted to At the time any euchregulation (to considerations and protection. relatively small areas, and are determine a speciesto be Endangeredor Section 4(b)(4) of the Act requires the dependent on a few specific kinds of Threatened] is propoaad, the Secretaryshall Service to consider economic and other caves for hibernation and reproductive by regulation, to the maximum extent impacts of specifying a particular area prudent. specify any habitat of such species as Critical Habitat. The Service has activity. Both are highly intolerant of which is then consideredto be critical human presence, and will readily habitat. prepared an impact analysis which has abandon their roosts when disturbed. been used as the basis for a decision The Virginia big-eared bat still is As explained above in the Summary that economic and other impacts of this found in three separate populations, of Comments, the Service is not now action are insignificant for the centered in eastern Kentucky, designating one of the originally foreseeable future. proposed Critical Habitat sites for the southwestern Virginia, and eastern Effect of the Rulemaking West Virginia, but many caves within Virginia big-eared bat. Designation of this region have been abandoned. In the Stillhouse cave would call public All prohibitions of 50 CPR 17.21 would last 18 years at least five wintering attention to it, resulting in increased apply to the Virginia and Ozark big- colonies have disappeared in West public use and disturbances of the bats. eared bats. These prohibitions, in part, Virginia. Only three nursery colony The present owners of this cave have would make it illegal for any person caves are known to remain in this State, also acted to protect the bats. subject to the jurisdiction of the United and numbers therein have declined The Service also believes that it States to take, import, or export, ship in considerably because of repeated would not be prudent to specify any interstate commerce in the course of a disturbance by spelunkers and vandals. Critical Habitat for the Ozark big-eared commercial activity, or sell or offer for There are still about 2.500 to 3,999 bats bat at this time. Critical Habitat was not sale in interstate or foreign commerce in West Virginia, but their dependence specified for this bat either in this these species. It also would be illegal to on the few remaining nursery caves original proposal of December 2,1977 or possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or makes the entire population subject to the reproposal of August 30,1979. This ship any such wildlife which was rapid extermination under the wrong bat is exceptionally rare and the few illegally taken. Certain exceptions conditions. A serious decline also has survivors are not known to make would apply to agents of the Service and occurred in the single known nursery periodic use of any particular cave for State conservation agencies. Permits for colony in Kentucky, which now contains hibernation or maternity purposes, scientific purposes or for the fewer than 500 bats. In the Virginia appearing at entirely different sites in enhancement of propagation or survival population not more than a few hundred subsequent years. As a result, would be available in accordance with individuals survive. designation of any particular area may 59 CFE 17.22. Economic hardship The Ozark big-eared bat is in an even not have been beneficial to this species. permits would be available under 50 worse situation. It is now found in only However, the Service will continue to CFR17.23. a few caves in northwestern Arkansas, review the scientific evidence and will Section 7(a) of the Act provides: 69266 Federal Register / Vol. 44, No. 232 / Friday, November 30,1979 / Rules and Reguiatiorw

The Secretaryshall review other programs modification of the habitat that has been Flora for placement upon the adtntnistered by him and utilize such determined by the Secretary to be appropriate appendix to that programs in furtherance of the purposes of critical. , Convention, and whether they should be this Act. All other Federal agencies shall, in Section 4111141of the Act reauires. to consultation with and with the assistance of ._. _ considered under the Convention on the Secretary, utilize their authorities in the maximum extent practicable,, that Nature Protection and Wildlife furtherance of the purposes of this Act by any final regulation specifying critical Preservation in the Western carrying out program5 for the conservation of Habitat be accompained by a brief Hemisphere, or other appropriate endangered species and threatened species description and evaluation of those international agreements. listed pursuant to section 4 of this Act. Each activities which, in the opinion of the Federal agency shall, in consultation with Director, may adversely modify such National Rnvironmental Policy Act and with the assistance of the Secretary, habitat if undertaken, br may be insure that any action authorized, funded, or A final environmental assessment has carried out by such agency (hereinafter in impacted by such designation. Such been prepared and is on file in the this section referred to as “ag‘ency action”) activities are identified below for the Service’s Office of Endangered Species. does not jeopardize the continued existence Virginia big-eared bat. This assessment is the basis for a of any endangered species or threatened I. Any action which would decision that this rule is not a major species or result in the destruction or adverse substantially alter the physical Federal action that significantly affects mofitlcatton of habitat of such species which structure, temperature, humidity, or air ’ is determtned by the Secretary, after the quality of the human environment flow of the designated caves could within the meaning of Section 102(2)(C) consultation as appropriate with the affected adversely modify Critical Habitat, since States, to be critical, unless such agency has of the National Environmental Policy been granted an exemption for such action by the Virginia big-eared bat depends on Act of 1969. the maintenance of precise conditions in the Committee pursuant to subsection @I) of The primary author of this rule is section i’ of the Endangered Species Act these caves which it must use for Amendments of 1978. hibernating sites in the winter and for Ronald M. Nowak, Office of Endangered nurseries in the summer. Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Provisions for Interagency Washington, D.C. 20240. (703/2351975). Cooperation were published in the 2. Any action which would result in Federal Register on January 4,1978 (43 disturbance of the bats in their Note.-The Department of the Interior has FR 870-876) and codified at 50 CFR Part hibernating or nursery caves would determined that this is not a significant rule 402. These regulations are intended to adversely affect Critical Habitat since and does not require preparation of a assist Federal agencies in complying the species is highly intolerant of human regulatory analysis under Executive Act with Section 7 of the Act. The rule now disturbance. Such activity might include 12044 and 43 CF’R Part 14. being issued requires Federal agencies blasting or construction in or near the Regulation Promulgation to satisfy these statutory and regulatory designated caves, or increasing human obligations with respect to the Virginia access to the caves. Accordingly, Part 17, Subparts B and I, and Ozark big-eared bats. These EXfect Internationally Title 50 of the Code of Federal agencies now are required not only to The Service will review the status of Regulations are amended as set forth insure that actions authorized, funded, the Virginia and Ozark big-eared bats to below: or carried out by them do not jeopardize determine whether they should be 1. Section 17.11 is amended by adding, the continued existence of these species, proposed to the Secretariat of the in alphabetical order, the following to but also to insure that their actions do Convention on International Trade in the List of Endangered and Threatened not result in the destruction or adverse Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Wildlife: 0 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlite. m RanOe stailm when Bpuw Portion llaed Ida Common name Bciemicname popllati Known dislt’iblM endangered Mm Bal, Ozark bigawed ...... -...... - Pklmanlavrrsen&‘~ ...... I ...... NA USA (Mcanrss. Missouri, Okla- Entire ...... E _.I..._-” NA b-l. Em, vk@nia biQ.earacJ ...... --..... l?scdus - egirtiafna .,.._.” ...... -.. NA USA (IHi. Kentucky. West Entire ...... E ..I _...... I Vkginia, Wrginia..

2. Section 17.95(a) is amended by VIRGINIA BIG-EARED BAT Dated: November 26,1979. adding the following Critical Habitat Pendleton and Tucker Counties, WEST VIRGINIA Roberty E. ciimom* description after the Critical Habitat Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife Service. description for the Indiana bat: [FR Dot 75-35521 Filed 11-29-78 8% am] 8 17.85 CrItIcal habitat-Fish and wildltfe. I BlWNo COOE4510-55-u (a) Mammals.

l kgtni~ Bigiared iat [Plecotus townsendii virginianus) West Via. Cave Mountain Cave, Hellhole Cave, Hoffman School Cave, and Sinnit Cave, each in Pendleton County; Cave Hollow Cave, Tucker County.

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 6669 SHORT LANE GLOUCESTER, VA 23061 PHONE: (804)693-6694 FAX: (804)693-9032 URL: www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/

Consultation Code: 05E2VA00-2016-SLI-0509 November 13, 2015 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2016-E-00624 Project Name: Pulaski KBCK

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/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 ECOS-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 ECOS-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. 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: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF

Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/comtow.html.

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 Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

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Official Species List

Provided by: Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 6669 SHORT LANE GLOUCESTER, VA 23061 (804) 693-6694 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/

Consultation Code: 05E2VA00-2016-SLI-0509 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2016-E-00624

Project Type: Federal Grant / Loan Related

Project Name: Pulaski KBCK Project Description: Pulaski Kersey Bottom / Case Knife Road Neighborhood Revitalization Project; VA CIG #15-15.

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Endangered Species Act Species List

There are a total of 4 threatened or endangered species on your 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. Critical habitats listed under the Has Critical Habitat column may or may not lie within your project area. See the Critical habitats within your project area section further below for critical habitat that lies within your project. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

Mammals Status Has Critical Habitat Condition(s)

Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) Endangered Population: Entire

Northern long-eared Bat (Myotis Threatened septentrionalis)

Virginia Big-Eared bat (Corynorhinus Endangered Final designated (=plecotus) townsendii virginianus) Population: Entire

Snails

Virginia Fringed Mountain snail Endangered (Polygyriscus virginianus) Population: Entire

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Critical habitats that lie within your project area There are no critical habitats within your project area.

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050023 FESE I Bat, Indiana Myotis sodalis 110138 FESE I Snail, Virginia fringed mountain Polygyriscus virginianus 050021 FESE II Bat, gray Myotis grisescens 050035 FESE II Bat, Virginia bigeared Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus 050022 FT Bat, northern longeared Myotis septentrionalis 070118 FSSE II Crayfish, Big Sandy Cambarus callainus 040096 ST I Falcon, peregrine Falco peregrinus 040129 ST I Sandpiper, upland Bartramia longicauda 040293 ST I Shrike, loggerhead Lanius ludovicianus 040379 ST I Sparrow, Henslow's Ammodramus henslowii 100155 FSST I Skipper, Appalachian grizzled Pyrgus wyandot 060081 ST II Floater, green Lasmigona subviridis 060140 ST IV Pistolgrip Tritogonia verrucosa 040292 ST Shrike, migrant loggerhead Lanius ludovicianus migrans 100248 FS I Fritillary, regal Speyeria idalia idalia 040093 FS II Eagle, bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus 070010 FS III Amphipod, James Cave Stygobromus abditus 070105 FS III Crayfish, Chowanoke Orconectes virginiensis 010038 FS IV Alewife Alosa pseudoharengus 100001 FS IV fritillary, Diana Speyeria diana 010199 CC II Darter, candy Etheostoma osburni 020020 CC II Hellbender, eastern Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis 030012 CC IV Rattlesnake, timber Crotalus horridus 040372 I Crossbill, red Loxia curvirostra 040225 I Sapsucker, yellowbellied Sphyrapicus varius 040319 I Warbler, blackthroated green Dendroica virens 040306 I Warbler, goldenwinged Vermivora chrysoptera 010432 II Madtom, spottedmargin Noturus insignis ssp 1 020011 II Frog, mountain chorus Pseudacris brachyphona 040052 II Duck, American black Anas rubripes 040036 II Nightheron, yellowcrowned Nyctanassa violacea violacea 040213 II Owl, northern sawwhet Aegolius acadicus 040320 II Warbler, cerulean Dendroica cerulea 040304 II Warbler, Swainson's Limnothlypis swainsonii http://vafwis.org/fwis/?Title=VaFWIS+Report+Search&lastMenu=Home.__By+Place+Name&placeName=a%C2%A0point%C2%A01.1%C2%A0miles%C2… 1/10 Natural Heritage Resources

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Common Scientific Global State Federal Legal State Legal Statewide Virginia Name/Natural Name Conservation Conservation Status Status Occurrences Coastal Zone Community Status Rank Status Rank Pulaski COLEOPTERA (BEETLES) Dublin cave Pseudanopht G1 S1 SOC None 1 N beetle halmus sp. 7 COLLEMBOLA (SPRINGTAILS) A Cave Pygmarrhopal G2 S2 SOC None 3 N Springtail ites sacer

1 / 3 Common Scientific Global State Federal Legal State Legal Statewide Virginia Name/Natural Name Conservation Conservation Status Status Occurrences Coastal Zone Community Status Rank Status Rank A Cave Schaefferia G2G3 S2S3 SOC None 2 N Springtail hubbardi A Cave Typhlogastrur G1 S1 SOC None 13 N Springtail a valentini CRUSTACEA (AMPHIPODS, ISOPODS & DECAPODS) Henrot's Cave Caecidotea G2 S2 SOC None 2 N Isopod henroti James Cave Stygobromus G2G3 S2S3 SOC None 8 N Amphipod abditus DIPLURA (DIPLURANS) A Cave Litocampa sp. G2 S2 SOC None 7 N Dipluran (Pula 3 ski/Wythe) GASTROPODA (SNAILS) Virginia Polygyriscus G1 S1 LE LE 1 N Fringed virginianus Mountain Snail(=Virgini a coil) VASCULAR PLANTS Smooth Echinacea G2G3 S2 LE LT 21 N Coneflower laevigata Canby's Mou Paxistima G2 S2 SOC None 35 N ntain-lover canbyi Sword-leaf Phlox G2 S2 SOC None 41 N phlox buckleyi

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