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~it~~R~~~~g.-~ ~~I d®r~~~P~ ~~~. tl f{ ®~f v~~0)~® 0~+ ~ ~~A4 ~a`~~ ~~ C 1~i.~` :{ Q ~~,V~` e n ~ i. mussel habitat, although no mussels were seen the day of the survey. The Creeper mussel is considered a state threatened species and not federally listed as a species of concern. The stream on the eastern side of the site (adjacent to the access road) is not expected to have enough water in it to support mussels. The final Wetlands and Endangered Species Report is attached (see Section 7.0 -List of Exhibits). The conceptual site plan was revised based upon the new wetlands information in order to avoid impacting sensitive areas. An 80-foot buffer was maintained from the wetlands' boundaries as delineated by Hal Owen & Associates. However, the access road will cross the potential wetlands area noted on the eastern side of the property. See Site Plan exhibit. This road crossing will require a permit from either the State DWQ and/or the USACOE. 6. ~~®'~vG CY~v~~l~s ~~.~7'E®°~® 7'~IE Est 54 (~r~ ~6) ^ The areas delineated during the wetlands determination will be recorded by a surveyor. The USACE will be requested to make a jurisdictional determination to confirm the boundaries of the wetlands and streams identified on the West 54 LLC site and to determine whether the wetlands identified are isolated or jurisdictional wetlands. The two sets of wetland determination forms and three sets of stream determination forms, along with supporting documentation and maps, would be submitted to the USACE. A site visit by a representative of the USACE would review and confu-m the delineation work. This process typically takes a minimum of one month from the time the information is submitted to the time the USACE will visit the site. ^ County Planning staff will review the results of the wetlands determination, the Flora and Fauna Survey, the revised Site Plan, and will make a determination related to the EA (i.e. FONSI, additional information is required, or that an EIS is required). ^ If the site is selected, a Cultural .Survey will be completed prior to construction. ^ If the site is selected, aPre-Construction Notification form would be submitted to NCDENR DWQ and to the USACOE to apply for any required permits. This permitting process requires approximately 90 days to process. The USACOE may require mitigation for the impacts associated with the road crossing. Mitigation could include payment to a mitigation bank, in lieu fee programs, or alternatively could include restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation of wetlands. ®~~P