ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE, LLC
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
Docket Nos.
CP15-554-000 &
CP15-554-001
and
DOMINION TRANSMISSION, INC.
SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT
Docket No.
CP15-555-000
Resource Report 3
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
Update
Prepared by
April 2016
Resource Report 3
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
Summary of Required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Report Information
Minimum Filing Requirements:
Report Section Reference
1.
Classify the fishery type of each surface waterbody that would be crossed, including fisheries of special
concern. (§ 380.12(c)(1))

This includes commercial and sport fisheries as well as Coldwater and warmwater fishery
designations and associated significant habitat.
2.
Describe terrestrial and wetland wildlife and habitats that would be affected by the project.
(§ 380.12(e)(2))

Describe typical species with commercial, recreational, or aesthetic value.
3.
Describe the major vegetative cover types that would be crossed and provide the acreage of each
vegetative cover type that would be affected by construction. (§ 380.12(e)(3))

Include unique species or individuals and species of special concern.

Include nearshore habitats of concern.
4.
Describe the effects of construction and operation procedures on the fishery resources and proposed
mitigation measures. (§380.12(e)(4))

Be sure to include offshore effects, as needed.
5.
Evaluate the potential for short-tem, long-tem, and permanent impact on the wildlife resources and statelisted endangered or threatened species caused by construction and operation of the project and proposed
mitigation measures. (§ 380.12(c)(4))
6.
Identify all federally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species that potentially occur in the
vicinity of the project and discuss the results of the consultations with other agencies. Include survey
reports as specified in § 380.12(e)(5).

See § 380.13(b) for consultation requirements. Any surveys required through § 380.13(b)(5)(I)
must have been conducted and the results included in the Application.
7.
Identify all federally listed essential fish habitat (EFH) that potentially occurs in the vicinity of the
project and the results of abbreviated consultations with NMFS, and any resulting EFH assessment.
(§ 380.12(e)(6))
8.
Describe any significant biological resources that would be affected. Describe impact and any
mitigation proposed to avoid or minimize that impact. (§ 380.12(e)(4&7))

For offshore species be sure to include effects of sedimentation, changes to substrate, effects of
blasting, etc. This information is needed on a mile-by-mile basis and will require completion of
geophysical and other surveys before filing.
Additional Information:
Section 3.1; Appendix 2A and 2C
of Resource Report 2
Sections 3.2 and 3.3
Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.3, Tables
3.2.1-5 and 3.2.4-1
Sections 3.1.4 and 3.1.5
Sections 3.2.4 and 3.3.2;
Tables 3.2.1-2 and 3.2.1-3
Section 3.7
Section 3.1.6
Sections 3.1.4, 3.2.3, 3.3.2, 3.4.3,
3.6.1, 3.7.1.3, 3.7.2.3, 3.7.3
Report Section Reference
Provide copies of correspondence from federal and state fish and wildlife agencies along with responses to
their commendations to avoid or limit impact on wildlife, fisheries, and vegetation.
Provide a list of significant wildlife habitats crossed by the project. Specify locations by milepost, and
include length and width of crossing at each significant wildlife habitat.
Provide a description of invasive and noxious weeds that could be found within the project area
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Appendix 1H and 1I of Resource
Report 1
Tables 3.2.3-1, 3.2.4-1, 3.4.1-1
Section 3.2.2
Resource Report 3
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.0
RESOURCE REPORT 3 – FISH, WILDLIFE, AND VEGETATION ........................1
3.1
FISHERIES ..............................................................................................................4
3.1.1 Fisheries Classifications...............................................................................4
3.1.2 Existing Fisheries Resources .......................................................................5
3.1.3 Fisheries of Special Concern .......................................................................8
3.1.4 General Impacts and Mitigation.................................................................17
3.1.5 Site-Specific Impacts and Mitigation.........................................................17
3.1.6 Essential Fish Habitat ................................................................................18
3.2
VEGETATION ......................................................................................................23
3.2.1 Existing Vegetation Resources ..................................................................23
3.2.2 Invasive Plant Species................................................................................39
3.2.3 Construction and Operation Impacts and Mitigation .................................39
3.2.4 Site-Specific Impacts and Mitigation.........................................................43
3.3
WILDLIFE .............................................................................................................47
3.3.1 Description of Wildlife ..............................................................................47
3.3.2 Construction and Operations Impacts and Mitigation ...............................47
3.4
MIGRATORY BIRDS...........................................................................................48
3.4.1 Important Bird Areas .................................................................................48
3.4.2 Migratory Birds in the Project Area...........................................................50
3.4.3 Impacts on Migratory Birds .......................................................................51
3.5
BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLES .........................................................................52
3.5.1 Impacts on Bald and Golden Eagles ..........................................................53
3.6
MARINE MAMMALS ..........................................................................................54
3.6.1 Impacts on Marine Mammals ....................................................................55
3.7
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES...............................................55
3.7.1 Federally Listed and Proposed Species......................................................55
3.7.2 U.S. Forest Service Species .......................................................................64
3.7.3 State/Commonwealth-Listed Species ........................................................75
3.8
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................88
LIST OF UPDATED AND NEW TABLES
Table 3.1.1-1
Table 3.1.3-2
Table 3.1.3-3
Table 3.1.3-4
Table 3.1.6-1
Table 3.2.1-1
Table 3.2.1-2
West Virginia Fisheries Classifications ..............................................................5
Virginia Fisheries Timing Restrictions .............................................................11
Significant Aquatic Endangered Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline in North Carolina ................................................................................15
Natural Heritage Program Natural Areas Crossed by the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline in North Carolina ................................................................................16
Summary of Essential Fish Habitat and General Habitat Parameters for the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline......................................................................................19
Summary Statistics for Ecoregions Affected by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
and Supply Header Project ................................................................................23
Upland Forest/Woodland Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and
Supply Header Project.......................................................................................26
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Table 3.2.1-3
Table 3.2.1-4
Table 3.2.1-5
Table 3.2.1-6
Table 3.2.1-7
Table 3.2.3-1
Table 3.2.4-1
Table 3.2.4-2
Table 3.2.4-2
Table 3.3.2-1
Table 3.4.1-1
Table 3.4.2-1
Table 3.4.3-1
Table 3.7.1-2
Table 3.7.2-1
Table 3.7.2-2
Table 3.7.3-1
Table 3.7.3-1
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
Unique, Sensitive, and Protected Vegetation Communities Crossed by the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project ..........................................27
Ecological Integrity Units and Sensitive Communities Crossed by the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Virginia ...................................................................28
Upland Forested Habitats Crossed in State/Commonwealth Land ...................35
Upland Forested Habitats Crossed in Federal Land for the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline..............................................................................................................36
Crossings of Red Spruce Forest in the Monongahela National Forest by
the Atlantic Coast Pipeline ................................................................................38
Upland Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply
Header Project ...................................................................................................40
Unique, Sensitive, and Protected Vegetation Communities Affected by the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project ..........................................44
Upland Habitats Crossed in the National Forests by the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline..............................................................................................................45
Upland Habitats Crossed in the National Forests by the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline..............................................................................................................45
Forest Fragmentation From Construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Project ...............................................................................................................48
Important Bird Areas Occurring in the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline and Supply Header Project ..................................................................50
Aerial Avian Survey Results for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply
Header Project ...................................................................................................51
Agency Recommended Migratory Bird Conservation Measures .....................52
Mussel Survey Waterbodies for Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply
Header Project ...................................................................................................59
Management Indicator Species for the Monongahela National Forest .............65
Management Indicator Species for the George Washington National
Forest .................................................................................................................73
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species
Potentially Occurring in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Area and Supply
Header Project Area ..........................................................................................76
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species
Potentially Occurring in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Area and Supply
Header Project Area ..........................................................................................77
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LIST OF UPDATED AND NEW FIGURES
Figure 3.2.1-1
Figure 3.4.1-1
Figure 3.4.1-1
Figure 3.7.1-2
Major Ecoregions Crossed ................................................................................24
Important Bird Areas.........................................................................................49
Important Bird Areas.........................................................................................50
Roanoke Logperch Priority Area ......................................................................57
LIST OF UPDATED AND NEW APPENDICES
Appendix 3C
Appendix 3D
Appendix 3E
Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring Within the Vicinity of the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic
Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Monongahela National Forest Regional Foresters Sensitive Species (Table 3E1), George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results (Table
3E-2), and George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species Results
(Table 3E-3)
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
°F
ACP
AFSA
AGL
Appalachian Trail
Atlantic
ATWS
BA
BBS
BCC
BCR
BE
BGEPA
BR
BRP
CA
CCB
Certificate
CFR
COM Plan
Commission
CSR
CWF
Dominion
DPS
DTI
Duke Energy
EFH
ELMR
EO
EPA
ER
ESA
ESFO
FERC
FWS
GAP
GDS-NWR
GIS
GPS
GWNF
HDD Plan
HDD
HIERE
degrees Fahrenheit
Atlantic Coastline Pipeline
anadromous fish spawning areas
AGL Resources, Inc.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Atlantic Coastline Pipeline, LLC
additional temporary workspace
biological assessment
Breeding Bird Survey
Birds of Conservation Concern
Bird Conservation Region
Biological Evaluation
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Blue Ridge ecoregion
Blue Ridge Parkway
Central Appalachian ecoregion
Center for Conservation Biology
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Code of Federal Regulations
Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Plan
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Code of State Regulation
Cold Water Fisheries
Dominion Resources, Inc.
Distinct Population Segment
Dominion Transmission, Inc.
Duke Energy Corporation
essential fish habitat
Estuarine Living Marine Resources
Element Occurrence
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Report
Endangered Species Act
Ecological Services Field Office
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Gap Analysis Program
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
geographic information system
global positioning system
George Washington National Forest
Horizontal Directional Drill Fluid Monitoring, Operations, and
Contingency Plan
horizontal directional drill
Highlands Institute for Environmental Research and Education
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HQS
HQW
HUC
IMAP
IPaC System
LRMP
M&R
MACP
MBTA
MF
MIS
MMDth/d
MMPA
MNF
MP
MPU
MSA
NCAC
NCDACS
NCDENR
NCDMF
NCMFC
NCNHP
NCWRC
NHI
NHP
NOAA
NOAA Fisheries
NP
NPS
NRCS
NSW
OHV
OPR
OPS
PA Code
PADEP
PDCNR
PFBC
PGC
Piedmont
Plan
PNDI
POD
Procedures
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
High Quality Streams
High Quality Waters
Hydrologic Unit Code
Important Mammal Areas Project
Information Planning and Conservation System
Land and Resource Management Plan
metering and regulating
Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain ecoregion
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Migratory Fishes
Management Indicator Species
million dekatherms per day
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Monongahela National Forest
milepost
Management Prescription Unit
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
North Carolina Administrative Code
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
National Heritage Inventory
Natural Heritage Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National
Marine Fisheries Service
Northern Piedmont ecoregion
National Park Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service
nutrient sensitive waters
off-highway vehicle
Office of Protected Resources
Office of Protected Species
Pennsylvania Code
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.
Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory
Plan of Development
Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures
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Projects
RCW
RFSS
RV
SCU
SHP
SP
SPCC Plan
SVTU
TSF
U.S. GPO
USC
USDA
USDOT
USFS
USGS
VAC
VCAFS
VDACS
VDCR
VDGIF
VHS
WAP
WERMS
WMA
WNS
WVCSR
WVDNR
WVMSP
WVNHP
WWF
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
Atlantic Coastline Pipeline and Supply Header Project
Red-cockaded woodpecker
Regional Forester Sensitive Species
Ridge and Valley ecoregion
Stream Conservation Unit
Supply Header Project
Southern Plains ecoregion
Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan
Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Trout Stocking Fisheries
U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Code
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Geological Survey
Virginia Administrative Code
Virginia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Virginia Herpetological Society
Western Allegheny Plateau
Wildlife Environmental Review Map Service
Wildlife Management Area
white-nose syndrome
West Virginia Code of State Rules
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Mussel Survey Protocols
West Virginia Natural Heritage Program
Warm Water Fisheries
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SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT – Docket No. CP15-555-000
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RESOURCE REPORT 3 – FISH, WILDLIFE, AND VEGETATION
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (Atlantic) is a company formed by four major U.S. energy
companies – Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE: D), Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK),
Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc. (NYSE: PNY), and AGL Resources, Inc. (NYSE: GAS). 1 The
company was created to develop, own, and operate the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP or
Project), an approximately 599.7-mile-long interstate natural gas transmission pipeline system
designed to meet growing energy needs in Virginia and North Carolina (see Figure 1.1.1-1 in
Resource Report 1). The ACP will be capable of delivering up to 1.5 million dekatherms per day
(MMDth/d) of natural gas that will be used to generate electricity, heat homes, and run local
businesses. The pipeline Project will facilitate cleaner air, increase the reliability and security of
natural gas supplies, and provide a significant economic boost in West Virginia, Virginia, and
North Carolina. More information is provided at the company’s website at
www.dom.com/acpipeline. Atlantic has contracted with Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI), a
subsidiary of Dominion, to permit, build, and operate the ACP on behalf of Atlantic. 2
Atlantic is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC or Commission) under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, own, operate,
and maintain the following proposed facilities for the ACP system: 3
Mainline Pipeline Facilities:
1
2
3

AP-1: approximately 329.2 miles of underground 42-inch outside diameter
natural gas transmission pipeline in Harrison, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, and
Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia; Highland, Bath, Augusta, Nelson,
Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and
Greensville Counties, Virginia; and Northampton County, North Carolina.

AP-2: approximately 186.0 miles of underground 36-inch outside diameter
natural gas transmission pipeline in Northampton, Halifax, Nash, Wilson,
Johnston, Sampson, Cumberland, and Robeson Counties, North Carolina.
On August 24, 2015, Southern Company and AGL Resources announced that the boards of directors of both companies have approved a
definitive merger agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, AGL Resources will become a new wholly owned subsidiary of Southern
Company. The companies expect to complete the transaction in the second half of 2016.
As described in this report, DTI actions associated with the ACP are on behalf of Atlantic.
Atlantic is also requesting a Blanket Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Part 284, Subpart G, of the Commission’s
regulations authorizing open-access transportation of natural gas for others with pre-granted abandonment authority, and a Blanket
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Part 157, Subpart F, of the Commission’s regulations authorizing certain
facility construction and operation, certain certificate amendments and abandonments.
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Lateral Pipeline Facilities:

AP-3: approximately 83.0 miles of underground 20-inch outside diameter natural
gas lateral pipeline in Northampton County, North Carolina; and Greensville and
Southampton Counties and the Cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake, Virginia.

AP-4: approximately 0.4 mile of underground 16-inch outside diameter natural
gas lateral pipeline in Brunswick County, Virginia.

AP-5: approximately 1.1 miles of underground 16-inch outside diameter natural
gas lateral pipeline in Greensville County, Virginia.
Compressor Station Facilities:

Compressor Station 1 (Marts Compressor Station): a new, natural gas-fired
compressor station at approximately Milepost 4 (MP) 7.5 of the AP-1 mainline in
Lewis County, West Virginia.

Compressor Station 2 (Buckingham Compressor Station): a new, natural gasfired compressor station at approximately MP 191.5 of the AP-1 mainline in
Buckingham County, Virginia.

Compressor Station 3 (Northampton Compressor Station): a new natural gasfired compressor station at approximately MP 300.1 of the AP-1 mainline and MP
0.0 of the AP-2 mainline and 0.0 of the AP-3 lateral in Northampton County,
North Carolina.
Other Aboveground Facilities:

Nine new metering and regulating (M&R) stations at receipt and/or delivery
points along the new pipelines (including one at Compressor Station 1 and one at
Compressor Station 2).

Thirty-eight valve sites at select points along the new pipelines at intervals
specified by U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations at Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 192.

Eight sets of pig launcher and/or receiver sites at 10 sites along the new pipelines
(including launcher/receiver sites at Compressor Stations 2 and 3).
Atlantic is submitting this updated Environmental Report (ER) in support of its
Application to the Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(Certificate) to construct and operate the proposed ACP facilities. 5
4
The mileposts used in the initial FERC Application, which was filed on September 18, 2015 (FERC Accession Number 20150918-5212),
were based on three-dimensional changes in topography along the proposed pipeline routes. In areas where a pipeline route has changed
due to the adoption of an alternative, the mileposts in the affected area have been scaled to account for the resulting difference in the length
of the route. For these reasons, the straight-line distance between consecutive mileposts as indicated or depicted in tables and figures in this
updated Resource Report may be greater than or less than 5,280 feet. The mileposts should be considered as reference points only.
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Supply Header Project
DTI proposes to construct and operate approximately 37.5 miles of pipeline loop and
modify existing compression facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia (see Figure 1.1.1-1 in
Resource Report 1). This Project, referred to as the Supply Header Project (SHP), will enable
DTI to provide firm transportation service of up to 1.5 MMDth/d to various customers, including
Atlantic. Atlantic will be a Foundation Shipper in the SHP, and will utilize the SHP capacity to
allow its shippers access to natural gas supplies from various DTI receipt points for further
delivery to points along the ACP. By providing its customers access to an affordable and stable
source of natural gas, the SHP also satisfies the same purpose and need as the ACP by increasing
the reliability and security of natural gas supplies in Virginia and North Carolina.
DTI is seeking authorization from the Commission under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas
Act to construct, own, operate, and maintain the following proposed facilities for the SHP:
Pipeline Loops:

TL-636: approximately 3.9 miles of underground 30-inch outside diameter
natural gas pipeline looping DTI’s existing LN-25 pipeline in Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania.

TL-635: approximately 33.6 miles of underground 30-inch outside diameter
natural gas pipeline looping DTI’s existing TL-360 pipeline in Harrison,
Doddridge, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties, West Virginia.
Compressor Station Modifications:

JB Tonkin Compressor Station: modifications at DTI’s existing JB Tonkin
Compressor Station in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Crayne Compressor Station: modifications at DTI’s existing Crayne Compressor
Station in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Burch Ridge Compressor Station: crossover piping at DTI’s existing Burch
Ridge Compressor Station in Marshall County, West Virginia.

Mockingbird Hill Compressor Station: modifications at or near DTI’s existing
Mockingbird Hill Compressor Station in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
Other Aboveground Facilities:
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
One new M&R station at a new delivery point within Atlantic’s proposed
Compressor Station 1 in Lewis County, West Virginia.

Six valve sites at select points along the new pipeline loops at intervals specified
by USDOT regulations at 49 CFR 192.

Two sets of pig launcher and receiver sites at the ends of each of the new pipeline
loops.
Atlantic filed an Amendment to its Application on March 14, 2016 (FERC Accession Number 20160314-5035).
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DTI is also requesting authorization from FERC under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas
Act to abandon in place two existing gathering compressor units (Hasting Compressor Units 1
and 2) at its existing Hastings Compressor Station in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
As required by 18 CFR 380.12, DTI is submitting this ER in support of its Application to
the Commission for a Certificate to construct and operate the proposed SHP facilities.
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3.1
FISHERIES
This section of Resource Report 3 describes fisheries resources present in waterbodies
crossed by the proposed ACP facilities. Fisheries information is based on review of existing,
publically available information including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps,
aerial photographs, and spatial data layers; results from wetland and waterbody field surveys;
and consultation with Federal and State/Commonwealth resource agencies. Threatened and
endangered fish species are discussed in Section 3.7 below.
Based on field surveys and National Hydrography Database data, the proposed ACP
pipeline facilities will cross 1,439 waterbodies, consisting of 590 perennial streams,
736 intermittent and ephemeral streams, 78 canal/ditch features, and 35 open water ponds and
reservoirs, and the proposed SHP pipeline facilities will cross 145 waterbodies, consisting of
119 perennial streams, 24 intermittent and ephemeral streams, 0 canal/ditch features, and 2 open
water ponds and reservoirs. Additionally, ACP access roads identified will cross
264 waterbodies, including 108 perennial streams, 144 intermittent and ephemeral streams,
10 canal/ditch features, and 2 open water ponds. More detailed information on the waterbodies
crossed by the proposed ACP facilities is provided in Section 2.2.2 and Tables 2A-1 and 2A-2 in
Appendix 2A of Resource Report 2.
3.1.1 Fisheries Classifications
3.1.1.1 West Virginia
West Virginia Code of State Rules (WVCSR) established Water Use Categories A
through E for waters of the State. With regard to fisheries classifications, streams, and rivers are
assigned to Water Use Category B: Propagation and Maintenance of Fish and Other Aquatic
Life. Within this category, West Virginia subclassifies fisheries as either warmwater fishery
streams (B1) or trout waters (B2) (WVCSR, 2014). The criteria used for High Quality Streams
(HQS) was prepared by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources
Sections outlined in West Virginia High Quality Streams 6th edition (WVCSR, 2014). High
Quality Waters (HQW) are part of West Virginia’s antidegradation policy. This designation is
the only category in West Virginia for the protection of stocked trout waters that do not support
trout year round (WVCSR, 2014). Table 3.1.1-1 defines each waterbody classification in detail.
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TABLE 3.1.1-1
West Virginia Fisheries Classifications
Designation a
Description a
Classification
Designating
Agency b
Public Waters
A
Waters, which, after conventional treatment, area used for human consumption.
WVDEP
Warmwater Fishery
Streams
B1
Warmwater fishery streams or stream segments that contain populations
composed of all warmwater aquatic life. Streams are managed for or currently
support warmwater fish species.
WVDEP
Trout Waters
B2
These waters sustain year-round trout populations, whether or not they are
stocked. Excludes waters which receive annual stockings of trout but do not
support year-round trout populations. In short, trout waters contain naturally
reproducing or stocked trout, so long as trout survive year-round.
WVDEP
High Quality Streams
HQS
Streams or stream segments stocked with trout or that contain native trout
populations and warmwater streams over five miles in length with public
utilization of desirable fish populations
WVDNR
High Quality Waters
HQW
Streams or stream segments which receive annual stockings of trout but do not
support year-round trout populations.
WVDEP
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a
Source: WVCSR, 2014; WVDEP, 2012
b
WVDEP = West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
WVDNR = West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
3.1.1.2 Virginia
Trout waters are a separate subset classified by the Virginia Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). Based on spatial data from VDGIF, all coldwater or trout streams
crossed by the AP-1 mainline in Virginia occur in the western portion of the Commonwealth
between MPs 90.8 and 163.1, west of US 29 (VDGIF, 2011).
3.1.1.3 North Carolina
3.1.1.4 Pennsylvania
3.1.2 Existing Fisheries Resources
The proposed Projects cross numerous streams with the potential to provide habitat for
fish. Within the Projects, habitat occurs for both warmwater and coldwater fish species.
Additional fisheries resources that exist in the ACP Project area and SHP Project area include
game and commercial fisheries and hatcheries. Publicly available information, including
previously identified surface water or fisheries classifications (see Section 3.1.1), state maps, and
administrative code, was used to identify potential fish-bearing waterbodies, fish species that
may be present in these waterbodies, and where there may be knowledge gaps or incomplete
information. Additional information was requested from resource agencies and used to fill gaps
when possible. The State/Commonwealth fisheries resources that occur in the ACP Project area
are described in the subsections below.
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3.1.2.1 West Virginia
Waterbodies with State Fish Classifications
For the ACP, the waterbodies crossed by the proposed AP-1 mainline route in West
Virginia include 29 classified as Category B1, 3 classified as Category B2, and 14 classified as
HQS, not including the unnamed tributaries to these waterbodies.
The Greenbrier River is an important waterbody for recreational stocked fisheries in
Pocahontas County, West Virginia and is the largest waterbody crossed along the proposed AP-1
mainline route (West Virginia Division of Natural Resources [WVDNR], 2003b). The
Buckhannon River, MP 31.7, is the second largest river and the primary waterway in Upshur
County, West Virginia, and similarly is considered an important recreational fishery (Highlands
Institute for Environmental Research and Education [HIERE], 2014).
The WVDNR has implemented a number of projects to restore spawning access for
native brook trout in waters of the State (WVDNR, 2012a). Brook trout streams and HQS,
which may contain native brook trout and that are crossed by the AP-1 mainline in West
Virginia, are listed on Table 2C in Appendix 2C of Resource Report 2, along with other
waterbodies containing sensitive fish resources.
Anadromous Fish
Hatcheries
Game Fish
The proposed AP-1 mainline passes through the Monongahela and Kanawha basins of the
Ohio Regional Watershed. Within the basins, the West Fork River, Buckhannon River, Right
Fork Middle Fork River, and Greenbrier River, will be crossed by the ACP. Many popular
recreation streams are located along by the proposed AP-1 mainline route. All coldwater and
warmwater fisheries crossed by the ACP are designated by State classification on Tables 2A-1
and 2A-2, respectively, in Appendix 2A of Resource Report 2.
Commercial Fisheries
3.1.2.2 Virginia
Waterbodies with Commonwealth Fish Classifications
Sixty-four of the waterbody crossings by the proposed AP-1 mainline and AP-3 lateral
route in Virginia are Inland Waterbodies with the Aquatic Life classification. Additionally, 28 of
the AP-1 waterbodies are classified as trout waters, including 17 wild trout habitat and 11
stockable trout streams. The proposed AP-3 lateral does not cross any trout waters. VDGIF
trout waters are described in further detail in Section 3.1.3.2 below.
The 80 waterbody crossings by the proposed AP-3 lateral from approximately MP 12.4 to
MP 82.4, including mainline and access roads, are classified as Aquatic Life with
subclassifications under Chesapeake Bay and its Tidal Tributaries with the following designated
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uses: eight streams cross Migratory and Fish Spawning Nursery areas including two crossings of
the Nansemond River (MP 63.6 and 64.4) and the Southern Branch Elizabeth River at MP 81.8.
Additionally, these are all estuarine habitats that do not support freshwater trout.
No waters are classified as trout waters in the eastern portion of the Commonwealth. All
coldwater or trout streams crossed by the AP-1 mainline in Virginia occur in the western portion
of the Commonwealth between approximate MPs 90.8 and 163.7, west of U.S. Highway 29
(VDGIF, 2011).
Anadromous Fish
The Fisheries Division of the VDGIF identifies Anadromous Fish Use Areas, which are
stream reaches that are confirmed or potential migration pathways, spawning grounds, or nursery
areas for anadromous fish. Eleven waterbodies contain confirmed anadromous fish use and are
listed in Appendix 2C of Resource Report 2. Anadromous Fish Use Areas in Virginia are
discussed in greater detail below in Section 3.1.3, Fisheries of Special Concern.
Hatcheries
The VDGIF operates nine fish cultural stations around the Commonwealth. These are
categorized as either “rearing stations” or “hatcheries.” Four stations are coolwater and
warmwater facilities that hatch and rear species like muskellunge, northern pike, striped bass,
walleyes, catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and redear sunfish. Five stations are coldwater
facilities engaged entirely in trout production, from hatching to raising to stocking sizes. The
Coursey Springs State Fish Hatchery is adjacent to the Cowpasture River in Bath County,
approximately three miles from MP 96.4. The Montebello Fish Cultural Station, a small trout
rearing facility, is located approximately 9.5 miles southwest of the proposed AP-1 mainline
route in Nelson County (approximate MP 158.9). No other stations are located in the same
Counties or Cities crossed by the ACP.
Game Fish
Game Fish as defined by the Code of Virginia includes trout, all fish of the sunfish family
(including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rock bass, bream, bluegill, and
crappie), walleye, white bass, chain pickerel, muskellunge, northern pike, and striped bass.
Approximately 30 waterbodies crossed by the proposed ACP pipeline facilities in Virginia are
classified as supporting recreational fishing and game species. The waters have the stockable
and public fishing lake designations as listed on Table 2A-1 in Appendix 2A of Resource
Report 2.
Commercial Fisheries
3.1.2.3 North Carolina
Waterbodies with State Fish Classifications
Waterbody crossings with State fisheries classifications along the proposed AP-2
mainline route in North Carolina have the following designations: 305 as C, 31 as SW, and 55 as
nutrient sensitive waters (NSW). All of the waterbodies are considered warmwater and
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freshwater. None of the waters crossed by the ACP in North Carolina are classified for
supporting trout or tidal saltwater species.
Anadromous Fish
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) and North Carolina Wildlife
Resource Commission (NCWRC) have designated waterbodies as Anadromous Fish Spawning
Areas (AFSA) for the distribution of anadromous fishes in the State. Waterbodies with
anadromous fish crossed by the proposed ACP facilities in North Carolina are listed in
Appendix 2C of Resource Report 2. AFSA are discussed in greater detail in Section 3.1.3,
Fisheries of Special Concern.
Hatcheries
Game Fish
Commercial Fisheries
3.1.2.4 Pennsylvania
3.1.3 Fisheries of Special Concern
Atlantic and DTI identified fisheries of special concern through review of publicly
available data, acquisition of natural heritage data, and ongoing consultations with applicable
Federal and State/Commonwealth agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service
(NOAA Fisheries), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), WVDNR, VDGIF, NCWRC, and Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). Fisheries of special concern include waters that: provide
important habitat for foraging, rearing, or spawning of fish species; represent important
commercial or recreational fishing areas; or support large populations of commercially or
recreationally valuable fish species or species listed for protection at the Federal,
State/Commonwealth, or local level. For the States and Commonwealths crossed by the
Projects, fisheries of special concern are described below.
Appendix 2C in Resource Report 2 identifies waterbodies crossed by the Projects that
contain fisheries of special concern as described below. Crossings of waterbodies with
construction timing restrictions associated with fisheries are identified in Tables 2A-1 and 2A-2
in Appendix 2A of Resource Report 2. Federal and State/Commonwealth-listed fish and aquatic
species and State/Commonwealth fish and aquatic species of concern are discussed in
Section 3.7. Essential fish habitat (EFH) is addressed in Section 3.1.6.
The types of fisheries of special concern within the ACP Project area and SHP Project
area vary by State/Commonwealth. For example, commercial fisheries are not a concern in West
Virginia, and anadromous fish habitat does not occur in West Virginia or western Pennsylvania.
The discussions below only include the fisheries of special concern known to occur in the
vicinity of the Projects in each State/Commonwealth.
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3.1.3.1 West Virginia
Waterbodies with Time of Year Restrictions
Although not all streams in West Virginia are classified as warmwater or coldwater
through Water Use Categories A through E, the WVDNR implements timing restrictions in all
streams based on water temperature and quality. In-stream activities in warmwater streams and
trout fisheries in West Virginia must avoid the fish spawning seasons for these waters or obtain a
spawning season waiver from the WVDNR, Wildlife Resources Section. The spawning season
for warmwater fishery streams and their adjacent tributaries occurs from April 1 through
June 30, while the spawning season for trout waters and their adjacent tributaries occurs from
September 15 through March 31 (WVDNR, 2015a, 2015b). The Monongahela National Forest
(MNF) has a standard for protection of perennial coldwater fisheries from October 1 through
June 1. The MNF requires that potential sediment-producing ground disturbing activities within
100 feet of a perennial trout stream during this period use additional erosion control measures
and seeding or mulching, applied concurrently with the activity. Coldwater trout streams within
the MNF require coordination with the Forest Service to prevent sedimentation of these streams.
These waters are designated as MNF Channel Buffers in Tables 2A-1 in Appendix 2A of
Resource Report 2. Also, these activities, if exceeding two consecutive days, should only be
initiated after consultation with a MNF biologist. Waterbodies classified for warmwater and
trout fisheries in West Virginia are discussed in Section 3.1.2.1.
Atlantic and DTI have received additional correspondence from the West Virginia Field
Office of the FWS for the ACP. In addition to comments regarding federally listed species, the
FWS identified the brook trout as a species of concern due to declining populations associated
with land conversions and habitat loss. Consequently, the FWS encouraged Atlantic and DTI to
avoid and minimize impacts on streams that contain brook trout habitat through coordination
with appropriate resource agencies.6 Impacts on brook trout, if the trout are present at the time
of construction, will be similar to impacts on other coldwater fish species as discussed in
Section 3.1.4.1 of Resource Report 3, which was filed with the FERC Application on September
18, 2015 (FERC Accession Number 20150918-5212). To minimize impacts, Atlantic and DTI
will attempt to comply with the time of year restriction for brook trout during the spawning
season in West Virginia (i.e., from September 15 to March 31). If in-stream construction
activities are necessary during the spawning season, Atlantic and/or DTI will apply for a
Spawning Waiver from the WVDNR for affected crossings on a case-by-case basis. In addition,
Atlantic will work with WVDNR staff to identify and implement appropriate measures during
construction to minimize or avoid impacts on brook trout streams and adjacent riparian habitats
to the extent practicable, including implementing time of year restrictions. Additionally, as most
aquatic habitat and populations associated with native brook trout communities in West Virginia
that could be affected by the proposed Projects occur on Forest Service lands managed by the
MNF, Atlantic is working with MNF staff to minimize or avoid impacts.
Atlantic and DTI received Natural Heritage data from the WVDNR that identified the
Cheat minnow (Pararhinichthys bowersi) as a verified extant rare species of fish crossed by the
6
In a comment filed with the FERC, an individual noted concerns regarding potential impacts on habitat improvements funded by Trout
Unlimited within the East Fork Greenbrier River, including the impacts of sedimentation on brook trout habitat.
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AP-1 mainline which occurs 1.2 miles downstream of the Right Fork Middle Fork River crossing
at MP 41.3. Verified extant occurrences have been recently verified as still existing but the
viability of the occurrence is lacking. Rare species were identified through Natural Heritage data
and a special status species distribution list by 12-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC), or
subwatershed on the MNF that was generated specifically for the ACP (West Virginia Natural
Heritage Program [WVNHP], 2015, U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2015a).
Public Fishing Lakes
The Projects will have no impact on public fishing lakes in West Virginia. The nearest
warmwater gamefish public fishing lake, Stonecoal Lake in Upshur County, is located more than
two miles west from MP 27.0 of the proposed AP-1 route. Buffalo Fork Lake, located in the
MNF in Pocahontas County, is approximately 19 miles northeast of MP 66 of the proposed AP-1
route. In addition, Seneca Lake in Pocahontas County provides angler access at approximately
1.25 miles south from MP 78.
Stocked Trout Streams
Stocked trout streams are identified in West Virginia based on the fishing regulations that
are implemented. Waters may have general regulations, or special regulations, including catch
and release areas, children and class Q handicap fishing areas, and fly-fishing only areas. Based
on the data provided in the West Virginia Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Map, the Projects are
in the vicinity of five stocked trout streams, public fishing lakes and warmwater fisheries
(WVDNR, 2013). The proposed AP-1 mainline route, however, crosses three trout stocked
streams that fall under the general fishing regulations; trout stocked streams in West Virginia are
open for trout fishing all year and have no time of year restrictions. Trout stocked streams
include the Greenbrier River which occurs within the MNF near MP 76.6, Buckhannon River
near MP 31.7, and the Right Fork of the Middle Fork River near MP 41.3. The ACP will also
cross stocked trout streams, upstream or downstream of the stocked reaches.
Special Regulation Areas- Warmwater Species
The Projects do not cross any special regulation areas for warmwater species; however a
northern segment of the Buckhannon River runs east of MP 28.0; approximately 0.5 mile, and is
designated as a warmwater fishery.
U.S. Forest Service Sensitive Species on the Monongahela National Forest
3.1.3.2 Virginia
Waterbodies with Time of Year Restrictions
Guidance for the protection of fisheries resources in Virginia emphasize time of year
restrictions when certain species are most sensitive to human activities. Adherence to these
restrictions is not essential for every project, however, and modifications or waivers may be
considered. In Virginia, it is recommended that in-stream activities be avoided during the
following times: brown and brook trout waters from October 1 through March 31; rainbow trout
waters from March 15 through May 15; general warmwater spawning waters from April 15
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through July 15; and general coldwater species spawning waters from March 1 through June 30.
Waterbodies classified for warmwater and trout fisheries in Virginia are discussed in
Section 3.1.2.2. Timing restrictions are also recommended for anadromous fish use areas, which
are discussed below. Atlantic is in the process of determining, with the appropriate agencies,
instances where a timing restriction will not be required for stream crossings in Virginia and will
provide updated correspondence when available. If any identified time of year restrictions
cannot be met, Atlantic and DTI will work with appropriate agencies to determine appropriate
conservation measures for those species.
Review of the Virginia Wildlife Environmental Review Map Service (WERMS)
(VDGIF, 2014c) identified crossings of waterbodies along the proposed AP-1 mainline and AP-3
lateral routes which are known to contain trout and require a timing restriction. In
correspondence with Atlantic, the VDGIF (2015a) provided guidance identifying the
recommended timing of in-stream work by County for wild trout streams. Waterbodies crossed
and associated timing restrictions for trout streams are included in Table 3.1.3-2 below. If these
time of year restrictions cannot be met, Atlantic and DTI will work with appropriate agencies to
determine appropriate conservation measures for those species.
TABLE 3.1.3-2
Virginia Fisheries Timing Restrictions
County
Highland
Waterbodies
Designation
Time of Year Restriction a
Stony Run (MP 90.8)
Wild brook trout
October 1 through March 31
Little Valley Run (MP 92.5 and 93.0) and
Laurel Run (MP 93.9 and 94.1)
Wild brook trout
October 1 through March 31
Augusta
Ramseys Draft (MP 115.2), UNT to Jennings Draft (MP
128.8), Jennings Branch (MP 129.2) and Orebank Creek
(MP 153.4)
Wild brook trout
October 1 through March 31
Nelson
South Fork Rockfish River (MP 158.7, 158.9 and 161.8), and
Spruce Creek (MP 160.4, 161.8, 162.4, and 163.1)
Wild brook trout
October 1 through March 31
Bath
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a
Recommended time of year to avoid in-stream activities.
Source: VDGIF, 2014c
Correspondence from the VDGIF (2015a) supplemented with WERMS data identified
Jackson River (MP 91.6), Folly Mills Creek (MP 139.1), Mills Creek (MP 152.9), and Back
Creek (MP 153.8 and 155.2) as some stockable trout waters. Barterbrook Branch is an
unclassified stream designated as potentially stockable, and VDGIF identifies the Cowpasture
River (MP 98.5) as a Class VI trout stream (i.e. does not contain a significant number of trout but
is considered good trout stocking water), although trout stocking is not identified for this stream.
Refer to Table 2A-1 in Appendix 2A of Resource Report 2 for further details on stockable
streams and trout water classifications in Virginia.
The Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (SVTU) identified the stream
location where the ACP might impact trout populations.7 In addition, the SVTU identified
portions of the South River, Upper South River Special Regulation Area and the South River
Delayed Harvest, as two of the premier fisheries for stocked trout in the Commonwealth of
7
In comments filed with the FERC, the SVTU identified concerns related to impacts on trout, especially wild trout, resources along the ACP
route in Virginia.
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Virginia. These locations are approximately 1.5 and 6.5 miles downstream of the AP-1 mainline
crossing of the South River at MP 148.1.
VDGIF recommends coordination with their Region IV Aquatic Resources Manager to
verify that the ACP does not conflict with trout stocking and angling opportunities in these
waters within Highland and Augusta Counties. In correspondence with the Aquatic Resources
Manager, trout stocking and angling waters within Highland and Augusta Counties are reflected
in Appendix 2A-1 of Resource Report 2 as timing restrictions and construction measures to
prevent conflicts to recreational fisheries.
Anadromous Fish Use Areas
In correspondence with Atlantic, the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Regional Office
recommended avoidance of impacts on anadromous fish populations in Virginia (NOAA
Fisheries, 2014a). NOAA Fisheries specifically identified the Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
James River, and Nottoway River as designated confirmed anadromous fish use areas by the
VDGIF. The James River is currently planned for a horizontal directional drill (HDD) crossing.
Review of data provided in the WERMS, in addition to correspondence with VDGIF
(2015b), identified crossings of waterbodies along the proposed AP-1 mainline and AP-3 lateral
routes which are known to contain anadromous fish use areas where migration and spawning
occur. Although the AP-1 mainline crosses the Nottoway River (MP 260.7) and the Meherrin
River (MP 286.3), anadromous fish use areas stop downstream from the crossings more than 4.5
and 2.3 miles, respectively. For AP-3, these areas consist of the Meherrin River (MP 12.4),
Nottoway River (32.6), Blackwater River (MP 38.6), and the Southern Branch Elizabeth River
(MP 81.8). The VDGIF recommends avoidance of in-stream work in anadromous fish waters
and their tributaries generally from February 15 through June 30, with some exceptions (VDGIF,
2013b). Modification or waivers from time of year standards is considered on a case-by-case
basis. A list of waterbodies containing anadromous fish crossed by the ACP is included in
Appendix 2C of Resource Report 2.
In addition to the confirmed anadromous fish use areas identified above, VDGIF
identified the Nansemond River in the City of Suffolk as Potential Anadromous Fish Use Areas.
The proposed AP-3 lateral will cross Nansemond River (MPs 63.6 and 64.4) which is classified
as a Potential Anadromous Fish Use Area. The AP-1 mainline crossing of the James River (MP
185.0) was identified in WERMS as a Potential Anadromous Fish Use Area with a confirmed
time of year restriction for anadromous fish (typically from February 15 to June 30). A phone
log for this call was provided with Atlantic’s supplemental filing on March 24, 2016 (FERC
Accession Number 20160324-5120).
If this time of year restriction cannot be met, Atlantic and DTI will work with appropriate
agencies to determine appropriate conservation measures for those species.
Public Fishing Lakes
Three public fishing lakes are located within 0.5 mile of the proposed AP-1 mainline, but
these features will not be affected by the ACP. The fishing lakes include Braley Pond, which is
located approximately 0.50 mile north of AP-1 near MP 116.3 in Augusta County, Twin Lake,
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which is located more than 0.25 mile south of AP-1 near MP 249.1 in Dinwiddie County, and
County Pond, which is located approximately 0.5 mile west of AP-1 near MP 278.0 in
Brunswick County According to the WERMS data, the proposed AP-3 mainline crosses two
public fishing lakes in City of Suffolk County, Lake Prince at MP 61.0 and Western Branch
Reservoir at MP 62.4. Lake Kilby is located approximately 0.5 mile south of the line at MP 57.9
in City of Suffolk County, near its confluence with Pitchkettle Creek.
Stocked Trout Lakes and Stream Reaches
VDGIF identifies publicly accessible trout fishing locations based on stocking locations
of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. These locations include designated stocked trout lakes,
reservoirs, ponds, single stocking locations on streams, and stream sections.
Braley Pond is the only publicly accessible stocked trout lake in Virginia within 0.5 mile
of the ACP Project area (WERMS data). Neither the lake nor angling activities at the lake will
be affected by the ACP.
According to WERMS data, the ACP does not cross any designated stocked trout
reaches. The nearest stocked trout reach is located in South Fork Back Creek, which parallels
the AP-1 mainline route west of MP 156.6 to 163.7 in Augusta and Nelson Counties. Due to the
implementation of a variety of measures designed to minimize impacts on waterbodies and
associated fisheries, such as the installation and maintenance of sediment and erosion controls at
or adjacent to waterbody crossings or use of dry crossing construction techniques, no impacts to
adjacent waters are expected.
Threatened and Endangered Species Waters
Federal and Commonwealth listed threatened and endangered aquatic species in Virginia
include various fish, mussels, and marine mammals. Of these, fish and mussels may be impacted
by the ACP. Discussion of potential impacts on these species is provided in Section 3.7.
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses 17 stream reaches that support various
threatened and endangered aquatic species. These include reaches of Back Creek (MP 87.8 and
154.0), Jackson River (MP 91.6), Cowpasture River (MP 98.5), Mill Creek (MP 105.0),
Christians Creek (MP 143.0), South River (MP 149.0), Slate River (MP 198.0), Appomattox
River (MP 221.0), Ellis Creek (MP 228.2), Flat Creek (MP 229.2), Little Creek (MP 230.7),
Butterwood Creek (MP 253.6), Beaver Pond Creek (MP 256.2), Nottoway River (MP 260.7),
Sturgeon Creek (MP 272.0), Meherrin River (MP 286), and Fontaine/Fountains Creek
(MP 299.6). The proposed AP-3 mainline also crosses the Meherrin River (MP 12.4) but does
not intersect any additional stream reaches identified as supporting threatened and endangered
species. Additionally, no stream reaches supporting threatened and endangered species occur
within 0.5 mile of the proposed compressor station sites or other aboveground facilities.
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USFS Sensitive Species on the George Washington National Forest
3.1.3.3 North Carolina
Waterbodies with Time of Year Restrictions
In a meeting with Atlantic on September 24, 2014, NCWRC staff mentioned that
anadromous fish, including American shad, blueback herring, striped bass, and Atlantic sturgeon,
may be an issue. The NCWRC suggested that in-stream construction activities in perennial
streams, including but not limited to the Roanoke River, Black River, and Little River, should
not occur during spawning and early development stages of anadromous fish. This timing
window of in-stream work avoidance is February 15 to September 30. See below for further
discussion of AFSA. Atlantic is in the process of determining if in-stream locations where
anadromous fish spawning may occur are the only instances where a timing restriction will be
required in North Carolina. If this time of year restriction cannot be met, Atlantic and DTI will
work with appropriate agencies to determine appropriate conservation measures for those
species. Updated correspondence will be provided when available.
Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas
In correspondence with Atlantic, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
recommended avoidance of impacts on anadromous fish populations in North Carolina (NOAA
Fisheries, 2014b). Black River, Cape Fear River, Contentnea Creek, Fishing Creek, Little River,
Neuse River, Roanoke River, Stony Creek, Swift Creek, Tar River, and adjacent tributaries were
identified as waterbodies supporting anadromous fish species, such as American shad, alewife,
blueback herring, and striped bass. All AFSA are identified in Table 2A-1 in Appendix 2A of
Resource Report 2.
Designated Trout Waters, Fish Nursery Areas, and Shellfish Growing Areas
Significant Aquatic Endangered Habitats
Based on data available from the NCMFC through the State Archives of North Carolina
(NCMFC, 1998) and shapefiles provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
(NCNHP), the proposed AP-2 mainline and AP-3 lateral routes cross waterbodies and wetlands
identified as significant aquatic endangered habitat in 47 locations (see Table 3.1.3-3). In
correspondence dated June 5, 2015, the FWS North Carolina Ecological Regional Office
recommended assuming presence for federally listed mussels at four additional waterbodies not
specified in the NCNHP shapefiles as Significant Aquatic Endangered Habitats locations at the
Project crossings, Roanoke River (MP 9.8), Tar River (MP 59.4), Contentnea River (MP 73.6),
and Little River (MP 82.6.) These waterbodies and wetlands may support habitat for Federal or
State-listed fish species in addition to other sensitive aquatic species such as mussels.
Significant aquatic endangered habitats in North Carolina occur in the Chowan, Tar-Pamlico,
Neuse, and Cape Fear River Basins.
Natural Heritage Program Natural Areas
The NCNHP (2014) identifies significant terrestrial and aquatic natural areas that are of
special biodiversity significance. These areas are rated by NCNHP staff and other professional
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biologists based on field surveys conducted. More than half of these areas are entirely or
partially in conservation ownership; however, many remain privately owned and are unprotected
from potential impacts associated with development. Once a natural area is purchased, it is
considered for dedication as a State Nature Preserve. If a natural area is not available for
purchase, its ecological significance can be recognized through a registry agreement (Registered
Heritage Areas), which is a voluntary agreement with the landowner that provides limited
protection but recognizes the owner's commitment to conservation of the area. The proposed
AP-2 mainline route crosses 13 natural areas identified by the NCNHP and the AP-3 lateral route
crosses one natural area, but none of these are State Nature Preserves or Registered Heritage
Areas (NCNHP, 2005 and 2013). The natural areas that are crossed by the ACP are identified in
Table 3.1.3-4 below.
TABLE 3.1.3-3
Significant Aquatic Endangered Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina
Facility/County
Waterbodies / Wetlands
Milepost
River Basin
Northampton
UNT to Jacks Swamp
0.4
Chowan
Northampton
Jacks Swamp
1.9
Chowan
Roanoke River1
9.8
Roanoke
Halifax
UNT to Marsh Swamp
18.2
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Marsh Swamp
20.1
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Marsh Swamp
21.9
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Beaverdam Swamp
23.1
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Beaverdam Swamp
24.0
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Burnt Coat Swamp
25.0
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Burnt Coat Swamp
26.6
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Jacket Swamp
27.4
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Jacket Swamp
27.7
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Breeches Swamp
29.1
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Breeches Swamp
29.8
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Rocky Swamp
31.2
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Rocky Swamp
32.0
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Fishing Creek
33.5
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
UNT to Fishing Creek
33.7
Tar-Pamlico
Halifax
Fishing Creek
33.9
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Fishing Creek
34.7
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Fishing Creek
35.0
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Black Swamp (Race Prong)
36.6
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Black Swamp
37.0
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Swift Creek
40.3
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Swift Creek
40.5
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Flat Rock Branch
41.6
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
UNT to Flat Rock Branch
42.2
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Flat Rock Branch
44.4
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Flat Rock Branch
44.5
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Flat Rock Branch
44.8
Tar-Pamlico
Nash
Tar River1
59.4
Tar-Pamlico
Contentnea Creek1
73.6
Neuse
Johnston
Little River1
82.6
Neuse
Sampson
UNT to Big Juniper Run
115.4
Cape Fear
Sampson
Little Juniper Run
116.9
Cape Fear
AP-2
Northampton/Halifax
Wilson
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TABLE 3.1.3-3
Significant Aquatic Endangered Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina
Facility/County
Waterbodies / Wetlands
Milepost
River Basin
Sampson
Big Juniper Run
117.2
Cape Fear
Sampson
Beaverdam Swamp
118.8
Cape Fear
Sampson
Beaverdam Swamp
119.2
Cape Fear
Sampson
Beaverdam Swamp
119.7
Cape Fear
Sampson
Starlins Swamp
122.2
Cape Fear
Cumberland
Mingo Swamp
122.7
Cape Fear
Cumberland
UNT to Mingo Swamp
123.1
Cape Fear
Cumberland
Black River
124.5
Cape Fear
Cumberland
Little Creek
139.3
Cape Fear
Cumberland
Sandy Creek
143.1
Cape Fear
AP-3
Northampton
Jacks Swamp
0.6
Chowan
Northampton
UNT to Fountains Creek
2.2
Chowan
Northampton
UNT to Fountains Creek
2.6
Chowan
Northampton
Cypress Creek
5.4
Chowan
Northampton
UNT to Cypress Creek
5.9
Chowan
Northampton
Cypress Creek
7.4
Chowan
Northampton
Cypress Creek
10.0
Chowan
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Sources: NCMFC, 1998; NCNHP, 2014
Notes:
UNT = Unnamed tributary
1
Federally listed mussel species assumed present per NCFWS recommendations
TABLE 3.1.3-4
Natural Heritage Program Natural Areas Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina
Facility/County
Natural Area
Milepost
Area Crossed (feet)
AP- 2
Halifax
Halifax
Mush Island
9.9 to 10.2
1452
Mush Island
11.2 to 12.1
4713
Halifax
Rocky Swamp Aquatic Habitat
32.0
30
Halifax/ Nash
Fishing Creek Aquatic Habitat
34.0
92
Nash
Swift Creek Aquatic Habitat
40.6
61
Nash
Stony Creek Aquatic Habitat
48.8
78
Nash
Middle Tar River Aquatic Habitat
59.4
84
Wilson
Contentnea Creek Aquatic Habitat
73.6
30
Johnston
Little River Aquatic Habitat
82.6
40
Johnston
Cowbone Oxbows/ Sage Pond Natural Area
98.4 to 98.6
686
Johnston
Hannah Creek Swamp
101.2 to 101.4
877
Robeson
Big Marsh Swamp
167.6 to 168.2
3124
Robeson
Cypress Bay
175.1 to 175.2
703
Robeson
Moss Neck Savanna
180.8 to 181.2
2072
AP-3
Northampton
Meherrin River Margarettsville Bottomlands
11.9 to 12.1
1308
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Source: NCNHP, 2014
3.1.3.4 Pennsylvania
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3.1.4 General Impacts and Mitigation
3.1.4.1 Pipeline Facilities
Atlantic and DTI will use the open-cut, flume, dam and pump, conventional bore,
cofferdam, or HDD methods to construct the proposed pipelines across waterbodies. The
specific method planned for each waterbody crossing along the proposed ACP and SHP pipeline
routes are identified in Tables 2A-1 and 2A- 2 in Appendix 2A of Resource Report 2,
respectively.
For the ACP, the HDD method is currently being evaluated for ten river crossings
pending the results of geotechnical investigations and final engineering. These crossing include
the James, Roanoke, Cape Fear, Nottoway, Blackwater, Prince Lake, Western Branch Reservoir,
Western Branch Nansemond, Nansemond, and Southern Branch Elizabeth Rivers. Other HDD
crossings for the ACP could be included as a result of ongoing engineering design or
consultation with permitting agencies.
Inadvertent Surface Returns
Hydrostatic Testing
3.1.4.2 Aboveground Facilities
A small number of waterbodies will be affected by the installation of bridges and
culverts during construction of aboveground facilities, including several main and UNT
crossings of warmwater fishery Hollick Run in West Virginia and one crossing of AFSA UNT
to Cape Fear River in North Carolina. Impacts will be minimized as discussed in the response
to Question 43 of FERC's Environmental Data Request dated December 4, 2015, which is being
filed concurrently.
3.1.5 Site-Specific Impacts and Mitigation
3.1.5.1 West Virginia
Site-specific impacts and mitigation for West Virginia have not been identified at this
time. This section will be updated as survey results are obtained and agency consultations are
completed.
3.1.5.2 Virginia
Site-specific impacts and mitigation for Virginia have not been identified at this time.
This section will be updated as survey results are obtained and agency consultations are
completed.
3.1.5.3 North Carolina
Site-specific impacts and mitigation for North Carolina have not been identified at this
time. This section will be updated as survey results are obtained and agency consultations are
completed.
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3.1.5.4 Pennsylvania
3.1.6 Essential Fish Habitat
Although the FERC is the lead action agency for consultation, Atlantic and DTI have
identified and assessed potential impacts on EFH. Based on the information below, it is
determined that there will be no adverse impacts to EFH and no further consultation is required.
Additionally, Atlantic and DTI have prepared a draft Biological Assessment (BA) evaluating the
potential impacts of the Projects on federally listed species, which will be updated in the third
quarter of 2016. The draft BA includes a request for NOAA Fisheries’ concurrence with a no
adverse effect determination for EFH.
3.1.6.1 Identification of Managed Fish Species and Essential Fish Habitats
Atlantic identified two areas containing EFH in the ACP Project area. Descriptions of
the EFH in these areas and a summary of agency consultations to date are provided below.
Copies of correspondence with NOAA Fisheries for EFH were provided with Atlantic’s
supplemental filing on March 24, 2016 (FERC Accession Number 20160324-5120).
Atlantic consulted with NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast and Northeast Regional Offices to
introduce the ACP and request technical assistance (Dominion, 2014a; Dominion, 2014b). In
their reply, the Southeast Regional Office (NOAA Fisheries, 2014a) concurred with Atlantic
that no EFH will be affected by the proposed ACP in North Carolina because the AP-2 mainline
route does not cross or pass near EFH.
The Northeast Regional Office (NOAA Fisheries, 2014b) identified EFH where the
proposed AP-3 mainline route crosses the Southern Branch Elizabeth River (approximate
MP 81.8) within the City of Chesapeake in Virginia. In addition, the Northeast Regional Office
(NOAA Fisheries 2015d) identified EFH where the proposed AP-3 mainline route crosses the
Nansemond River (approximate MP 64.4) in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Atlantic proposes use of the HDD method to cross the Southern Branch Elizabeth River
and Nansemond River, which would avoid adverse effects due to in-stream excavation on EFH
in that river. The following section provides a summary of Atlantic’s assessment for managed
fish species and EFH potentially affected by the ACP.
NOAA Fisheries Northeast Region
In the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Region, Atlantic identified EFH species and their
associated life stages with the potential to occur near or within the ACP Project area in Virginia
(i.e. the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and Nansemond River) (NOAA Fisheries, 2014g;
NOAA Fisheries 2015d). Follow-up requests were made to the NOAA Fisheries to confirm that
the EFH species and life stages identified for this assessment is complete. Based on these and
follow-up consultations with NOAA Fisheries, 14 EFH species were identified for analysis
(NOAA Fisheries, 2015a; NOAA Fisheries 2015d). These species and associated EFH
characteristics for each life stage are summarized in Table 3.1.6-1.
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Assessment of Potential Effects on EFH
The estuarine water column of the Southern Branch Elizabeth and Nansemond Rivers
provides seasonal nursery areas for young developmental stages of fish and coastal sharks, but
also as migratory habitat for anadromous species.
Atlantic is planning use of the HDD method for the crossing of the Southern Branch
Elizabeth River and the Nansemond River and associated tidal wetlands, which would avoid
direct impacts on the waterbodies and wetlands. However, impacts on EFH could result in the
event of an inadvertent return of drilling fluid, inadvertent hazardous material spills, run-off of
sediment from construction areas into the waterbody, or water withdrawals for hydrostatic
testing and mixing drilling fluid.
TABLE 3.1.6-1
Summary of Essential Fish Habitat and General Habitat Parameters for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline a
Essential Fish
Habitat Species
Life Stage b
Location c
Essential Fish Habitat Characteristics d
New England Species
Windowpane flounder
(Scophthalmus aquosus)
Clearnose skate
(Raja eglanteria)
Little skate
(Leucoraja erinacea)
Winter skate
(Leucoraja ocellata)
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Mud/fine sand bottom habitats; <25 °C; 5.5 to
36 ppt; 1 to 100 m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Mud/fine sand bottom habitats; <26.8 °C; 5.5 to
36 ppt; 1 to 75 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Soft, gravel, or rock bottom habitats; 9 to 21 °C; 1
to 500 m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Soft, gravel, or rock bottom habitats; 9 to 21 °C; 1
to 400 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Sand, gravel, or mud bottom habitats; 4 to 15 °C;
1 to 137 m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Sand, gravel, or mud bottom habitats; 2 to 15 °C;
1 to 137 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Sand, gravel, or mud bottom habitats; 4 to 16 °C;
1 to 40 0m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Sand, gravel, or mud bottom habitats; 5 to 15 °C;
1 to 371 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Mixing/seawater portions of estuaries; 19 to 24°C;
23 to 36 ppt
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Estuarine waters; 14 to 16°C; >25 ppt
Egg
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; mixing portions of estuaries; 11 to
17 °C; 25 to 33 ppt; 10 to 1,829 m
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; mixing portions of estuaries; 9 to
19 °C; 6.4 to 37 ppt; 10 to 1,829 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; mixing/seawater portions of
estuaries; 3 to 28 °C; 3 to 37 ppt; 10 to 365 m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; mixing/seawater portions of
estuaries; 3 to 28 °C; 4 to 26 ppt; 10 to 365 m
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic shelf waters; mixing/seawater portions of
estuaries;
9 to 12 °C; 23 to 33 ppt; 10 to 70 m; nearshore
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Demersal; mixing/seawater portions of estuaries;
salt marsh creeks/ seagrass beds/mudflats/open
bays; >11 °C; 10 to 30 ppt; 0.5 to 5 m in estuary
Mid-Atlantic Species
Bluefish
(Pomatomus saltatrix)
Atlantic butterfish
(Peprilus triacanthus)
Summer flounder
(Paralicthys dentatus)
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TABLE 3.1.6-1
Summary of Essential Fish Habitat and General Habitat Parameters for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline a
Essential Fish
Habitat Species
Life Stage b
Location c
Essential Fish Habitat Characteristics d
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Demersal waters; shallow mixing/seawater
portions of estuaries; shallow coastal waters; fresh
water; 0 to 25 m
Egg
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Not described
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Estuarine wetlands; flooded salt marshes and
brackish marsh; tidal creeks, mangrove fringe,
seagrass beds; 2 to 33 °C; low salinity;
<50 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Shallow and deeper portions of estuaries
associated with river mouths; oyster bars; and
front beaches; 2 to 33 °C; 20 to 40 ppt;
<50 m.
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Inlets, shoals, and capes along coast, sallow bay
bottoms or oyster reef substrate, and nearshore
artificial reefs; 2 to 33 °C; low salinity; <50 m
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Demersal waters; mixing/seawater portions of
estuaries; rough bottom; shellfish/eelgrass beds;
structures >6 °C; >18 ppt; 1 to 38 m
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Demersal waters; mixing/seawater portions of
estuaries; structured habitat; >6 °C; >20 ppt; 20 to
50 m
Egg
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; > 17 °C; 32 to 36 ppt
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; 26-31 °C; 26 to 37 ppt
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; > 20 °C
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; > 20 °C
Egg
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; > 17 °C; 32 to 36 ppt
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Pelagic waters; 19-30 °C; > 28 ppt
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Estuaries; > 17 °C; 32 to 26 ppt
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Estuaries; pelagic waters; 21-31 °C; 32 to 36 ppt
Egg
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Offshore
Larvae
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Offshore
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Coastal waters; high salinity
South Atlantic Species
Red drum
(Sciaenops occelatus)
Coastal migratory Pelagics
Black sea bass
(Centropristis striata)
King mackerel
(Scomberomorus cavalla)
Spanish mackerel
(Scomberomorus maculatus)
Cobia
(Rachycentron canadum)
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TABLE 3.1.6-1
Summary of Essential Fish Habitat and General Habitat Parameters for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline a
Essential Fish
Habitat Species
Life Stage b
Location c
Essential Fish Habitat Characteristics d
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Estuaries; mud, sand, coral reef substrates
Neonates
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Shallow coastal waters; < 25 m (Habitat Area of
Particular Concern, Southern Branch Elizabeth
River)
Juvenile
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Shallow coastal waters; < 25 m (Habitat Area of
Particular Concern, Southern Branch Elizabeth
River)
Adult
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Shallow coastal waters; < 50 m (Habitat Area of
Particular Concern, Southern Branch Elizabeth
River)
Neonates
Southern Branch Elizabeth River,
Nansemond River
Shallow coastal waters, inlets, estuaries; < 25 m
Highly migratory Species
Sandbar shark
(Carcharhinus plumbeus)
Dusky shark
(Carcharhinus obscures)
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a
Based on 10-minute by 10-minute latitudinal/longitudinal designated EFH quadrants identified through consultation with NOAA
Fisheries in the Northeast Region.
b
Designated EFH along the ACP only occurs in areas where EFH characteristics are present.
c
Nansemond River refers to the Nansemond River, Western Branch Nansemond River, and associated tidal wetlands.
d
°C = degrees Celsius; m = meters; ppt = parts per thousand; > = greater than; and < = less than
Sources: NOAA Fisheries, 2003, 2014e, 2014f, 2014g, 2015d, 2016.
During construction, Atlantic will minimize potential impacts on waterbodies and their
associated aquatic resources, including EFH, through implementation of the measures described
in the Plan and Procedures. Additionally, Atlantic will have prepared and will implement an
Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC Plan) (for prevention and response
measures in the event of a spill) and Horizontal Directional Drill Fluid Monitoring, Operations,
and Contingency Plan (HDD Plan) (for response measures in the event of an inadvertent return).
If bentonite clay-drilling fluid is released into the river or wetlands during an inadvertent
release, the volume is expected to be relatively minimal. Additionally, due to the high volume
river current, high waterway traffic, high turbidity, and presence of existing pollutants, and its
temporary nature, an inadvertent release will not likely be visible or result in significant impact
on EFH.
The ACP is proposing to withdraw one million gallons from the Southern Branch
Elizabeth River and 0.1 million gallons from the Nansemond River for hydrostatic testing to
verify that it is free from leaks and will provide the required margin of safety at operating
pressures. Another 27,000 and 115,000 gallons will be withdrawn and used for mixing drilling
fluid for HDD operations from the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and the Nansemond River,
respectively. Potential impacts on EFH and managed fish resources associated with water
withdrawal include entrainment and impingement of fish, reduction of downstream flows, and
impairment of downstream uses due to water withdrawals; and erosion or scour due to water
discharges. Once hydrostatic testing is complete, hydrostatic test waters will be discharged to
well-vegetated upland areas or back to the same source from which it was obtained. After
completion of the HDD operations, the recovered drilling mud will be recycled or disposed of at
an approved upland location or disposal facility.
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During water withdrawal and discharge, Atlantic and DTI will implement the following
measures which will avoid or minimize impacts on EFH and managed species:

installing appropriately sized screens on water intakes to avoid entrainment per
agency recommendations;

controlling water withdrawal rates to avoid impingement;

placing water intakes above streambeds to avoid disturbing sediments on the
streambeds;

re-using test water by transferring water from one test section to another (termed
‘cascading’), where practicable, to reduce the amount of water withdrawn for
testing;

discharging water back to the waterbody after filtration or settling through an
approved holding structure to avoid affecting water quality; or

discharging water into containment structures such as hay bales and/or filter bags
located in well-vegetated upland areas to lower discharge velocity and reduce the
potential for erosion; and

regulating discharge rates to prevent scour in streambeds or erosion in uplands.
Based on the large waterbody size of the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and
Nansemond River and their locations within a tidal estuarine environment, withdrawal is
expected to have a discountable effect on stream flows and uses. Atlantic will implement the
Plan and Procedures to avoid or minimize impacts on managed fish species and their prey due to
entrainment or impingement, chemical exposure, or turbid water. Therefore, potential effects on
EFH from the ACP Project will be insignificant. Atlantic will request concurrence from the
NOAA Fisheries Northeast Regional Office with a no adverse effect finding for impacts on EFH
in the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and Nansemond River in Atlantics and DTI’s draft BA
for the Projects.
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3.2
Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
VEGETATION
3.2.1 Existing Vegetation Resources
3.2.1.1 Ecoregions
TABLE 3.2.1-1
Summary Statistics for Ecoregions Affected by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project
Project/Facility Type/Facility
State/Commonwealth
Ecoregions
Total Miles Crossed a
WV
Central Appalachians
52.6
Ridge and Valley
14.4
Western Allegheny Plateau
31.3
Blue Ridge
15.0
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
AP-1
VA
AP-2
AP-3
Northern Piedmont
10.3
Piedmont
112.5
Ridge and Valley
81.6
Southeastern Plains
11.5
NC
Southeastern Plains
<0.1
NC
Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain
10.3
Southeastern Plains
175.7
Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain
62.5
VA
Southeastern Plains
8.4
NC
Southeastern Plains
12.1
AP-4
VA
Piedmont
0.4
AP-5
VA
Piedmont
Pipeline Facilities Total
SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT
TL-636
TL-635
1.1
599.7
PA
Western Allegheny Plateau
3.9
WV
Western Allegheny Plateau
33.5
Pipeline Facilities Total
37.4
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a
The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals may not reflect the exact sum of the
addends in all cases.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2010
Western Allegheny Plateau
Central Appalachians
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
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Northern Piedmont
Southeastern Plains
Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain
The proposed Projects cross various upland and wetland land cover classes that support
diverse vegetation communities. As presented in Table 8.1.1-1 and Appendix 8A in Resource
Report 8, the proposed ACP pipeline facilities cross upland forest/woodland (258.2 miles),
cultivated cropland (88.7 miles), wetlands (79.2 miles), pasture land (71.3 miles), tree
plantation/harvested forest (60.0 miles), developed land (22.5 miles), open land (16.5 miles), and
open water (3.3 miles). The proposed SHP pipeline facilities cross upland forest/woodland
(33.0 miles), pasture land (2.1 miles), developed land (1.4 miles), cultivated cropland (0.5 mile),
wetlands (0.3 mile), open water (0.2 mile), tree plantation/harvested forest (<0.1 mile), and open
land (<0.1 mile). The types of upland woodland/forest crossed by the Projects include
coniferous forests, deciduous forests, mixed forests, deciduous savanna and glades, and
floodplain and riparian forests (see Table 3.2.1-2); these forested types are described in more
detail below.
Agricultural Vegetation
Upland Forest/Woodland Habitats
Coniferous Forests
Deciduous Forest
Mixed Forests
Deciduous Savanna and Glade
Floodplain and Riparian Forests
Wetlands
Open Land
3.2.1.2 Unique, Sensitive, and Protected Vegetation Communities
State/Commonwealth Natural Heritage Communities
West Virginia
Atlantic and DTI received data from the WVDNR regarding sensitive communities and
species that are crossed by the proposed Projects (WVDNR, 2016a). Atlantic and DTI will
continue to consult with the WVNHP to determine if sensitive communities and species are
crossed by the proposed Projects and if specific surveys are required for conservation sites.
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TABLE 3.2.1-2
Upland Forest/Woodland Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project (in miles)a
Coniferous Forests
State
Miles
%b
WV
0.2
0.3
VA
0.0
0.0
AP-2
NC
23.9
51.1
AP-3
VA
0.0
NC
AP-4
AP-5
Project/Facility Type/Facility
Deciduous Forests
Mixed Forests
Deciduous Savanna
and Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
%b
Miles
%b
Miles
%b
Miles
%b
5.8
7.5
69.2
89.8
1.7
2.2
0.1
51.2
42.5
67.3
55.8
0.0
0.0
2.0
18.3
39.1
0.8
1.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.7
23.7
5.4
48.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
22.1
1.1
53.1
VA
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
VA
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
0.2
24.2
9.4
78.5
30.4
144.2
Miles
Total Upland
Forest/Woodland
Miles
%b
0.2
77.1
100.0
1.7
120.6
100.0
3.7
8.0
46.9
100.0
0.0
3.2
28.1
11.2
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
24.8
2.1
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
100.0
0.0
0.0
<0.0
0.0
0.3
100.0
55.8
1.7
0.7
9.6
3.7
258.2
100.0
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
AP-1
Pipelines Facilities Total
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TL-636
PA
0.0
0.0
0.4
19.7
0.6
32.2
0.8
46.6
< 0.1
1.6
1.8
100.0
TL-635
WV
0.0
0.0
3.5
11.2
27.0
86.8
< 0.1
0.1
0.6
2.0
31.2
100.0
0.0
0.0
3.8
11.6
27.6
83.8
0.9
2.6
0.7
2.0
33.0
100.0
Pipelines Facilities Total
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a
The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals may not reflect the exact sum of the addends in all cases.
b
Percent represents the percent of the total pipeline route length crossing a particular upland forest/woodland.
Source: USGS GAP, 2011
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Red Spruce Forests
Atlantic has adopted the proposed George Washington National Forest (GWNF) 6 route
alternative to minimize or avoid red spruce forests found in the MNF. See Table 3.2.1-7 for
more information on forests found on USFS land.
TABLE 3.2.1-3
Unique, Sensitive, and Protected Vegetation Communities Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project
Project/Facility
Type/Facility
State/
Commonwealth
Site Name
Milepost
In
Milepost
Out
Feet
Crossed
Miles
Crossed
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
Pipeline Facilities
AP-1
AP-2
AP-3
AP-3
WV
None Identified
VA
Windy Cove
98.9
102.6
27,445
5.2
Cochrans
139.8
140.4
3,132
0.6
Campbells and Grove Farm Ponds
149.7
150.7
4,140
0.8
Spruce Creek Tributary
162.1
162.5
2,282
0.4
Nottoway Basin
260.4
260.9
2,338
0.4
Nottoway River – Fort Pickett SCU
260.7
261.4
47
<0.1
Nottaway River – Sturgeon Creek/Hardwood
Creek SCU
268.8
268.9
17
<0.1
0.4
NC
NC
VA
Emporia Power Line Bog
292.7
293.1
1,938
Upper Fontaine Creek Habitat Zone
297.6
299.9
12,228
2.3
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (High
Subtype)
98.4
98.4
64
<0.1
Brownwater Levee Forest (Medium Levee
Subtype)
98.5
98.5
110
<0.1
Cypress-Gum (Blackwater Subtype)
101.2
101.2
894
0.2
Mesic Mixed Hardwood
129.9
129.9
3,319
0.6
Brownwater Levee Forest (High Levee
Subtype)
130.0
130.0
2,626
0.5
Mesic Pine Savanna
180.9
181.2
1,380
0.3
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (High
Subtype)
11.9
12.1
1,300
0.2
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (Swamp
Transition Subtype)
11.9
12.1
1,300
0.2
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Brownwater Subtype)
11.9
12.1
1,300
0.2
Lower Fontaine Creek
12.4
12.6
1,110
0.2
Branchville Powerline
15.6
15.9
1,741
0.3
Handsom-Gum Powerline
27.6
28.4
4,091
0.8
Great Dismal Swamp: Northwest Section
66.0
71.3
28,343
5.4
Great Dismal Swamp
71.4
77.1
29,942
5.7
103,642
24.7
NC
None Identified
AP-4
VA
None Identified
AP-5
VA
None Identified
Total
SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT
Pipeline Facilities
TL-636
PA
None Identified
TL-635
WV
None Identified
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Source: NCNHP, 2014; VDCR, 2014b and 2014c, WVDNR, 2016a
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Virginia
Atlantic consulted the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR)
Natural Heritage Program (NHP) to identify sensitive, unique, and protected plant communities
along the proposed ACP pipeline routes. The VDCR defines natural heritage resources as
habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered plants and animals, unique or exemplary natural
communities, and significant geologic formations (VDCR, 2014a). The location of rare species
found in the sensitive communities identified along the proposed pipeline routes have not been
disclosed at the request of the VDCR NHP. Additional discussion of federally and
State/Commonwealth protected species and/or USFS management indicator species that occur
within the natural area preserves, conservation sites, stream conservation units (SCU) or National
Forests crossed by the ACP is provided in Section 3.7. Information provided by this agency
suggests that the proposed ACP will cross portions of 13 Commonwealth-listed areas as
described below. Copies of agency correspondence are provided in Appendix 1H of Resource
Report 1.
Atlantic has reviewed the GWNF 6 alternative route with the VDCR, and has confirmed
no new natural area preserves are located within the proposed survey corridor. Atlantic is aware
of additional conservation sites in proximity to the GWNF 6 alternative route based on a letter
provided to the USFS from VDCR on March 21 (VDCR, 2016b). Atlantic requested, but has not
received updated Natural Heritage Data from the VDCR yet, but will provide the requested
information in the second quarter of 2016 upon receipt of the data.
TABLE 3.2.1-4
Ecological Integrity Units and Sensitive Communities Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Virginia
Project Segment/Site Name
Ecological
Integrity Unit
Milepost In
Milepost Out
Feet Crossed
Miles Crossed
C1, C2
98.9
102.6
27,445
5.2
C5
139.8
140.4
3,132
0.6
C1, C5
149.7
150.7
4,140
0.8
Spruce Creek Tributary
C1
162.1
162.5
2,282
0.4
Nottoway Basin
C4
260.4
260.9
2,338
0.4
Nottoway River – Fort Pickett SCU
C4
260.7
261.4
47
<0.1
Not applicable a
268.8
268.9
17
<0.1
Emporia Power Line Bog
C3
292.7
293.1
1,938
0.4
Upper Fontaine Creek Habitat Zone
C2
297.6
299.9
12,228
2.3
Lower Fontaine Creek
C3
12.4
12.6
1,110
0.2
Branchville Powerline
C5
15.6
15.9
1,741
0.3
Handsom-Gum Powerline
C3
27.6
28.4
4,091
0.8
Great Dismal Swamp: Northwest Section
C5
66.0
71.3
28,343
5.4
C1, C2, C5
71.4
77.1
29,942
5.7
AP-1 Mainline
Windy Cove
Cochrans
Campbells and Grove Farm Ponds
Nottoway River – Sturgeon
Creek/Hardwood Creek SCU
AP-3 Lateral
Great Dismal Swamp
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a
The Nottoway River – Fort Pickett SCU does not have an Ecological Integrity Unit.
Source: VDCR, 2014b and 2014c
The GWNF 6 alternative route will not cross the previous 20 conservation sites and SCUs
listed by the VDCR in 2014. The VDCR (2016a) identified additional conservation sites
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containing unique, sensitive, and protected vegetation community areas within 2 miles of the
proposed pipeline routes. The sites identified by VDCR that are crossed by the proposed ACP
Project area are described below. Potential impacts on these sites are discussed in Section 3.2.4.
Atlantic is conducting plant surveys where applicable in coordination with the VDCR to
determine the potential impacts on conservation sites and SCUs containing unique, sensitive, and
protected vegetation communities. A report describing the results of all botanical surveys
completed in 2016 will be provided to the VDCR in the third quarter of 2016. As survey results
are completed Atlantic will coordinate with the VDCR to determine appropriate avoidance
measures and discuss restoration and mitigation opportunities.
Windy Cove
Windy Cove was identified as a Commonwealth-listed conservation site due to its
biologically significant karst resources and karst fauna (VDCR 2016b). The proposed AP-1
mainline route crosses 5.2 miles (27,445 feet) of the site between approximately MPs 98.9 and
102.6 in Augusta and Bath Counties. VDCR (2016b) requested the locations of any test bore
sites prior to drilling. Atlantic will provide the VDCR with copies of a final survey report once
surveys are completed in Summer 2016.
Cochrans
Cochrans was identified as a Commonwealth-listed conservation site due to its geology,
hydrology, and aesthetics; it contains a significant cave, but there are no rare plants associated
with this cave (VDCR, 2015c). The cave contains rare invertebrates including the federally
threatened Madison Cave isopod and the globally rare Madison Cave amphipod. The proposed
AP-1 mainline route crosses 0.6 mile (3,132 feet) of the site between approximately MPs 139.8
and 140.4 in Augusta County. VDCR (2015a, 2015c) commented about the protection of
groundwater hydrology to protect the rare invertebrates associated with this cave. Atlantic and
DTI are currently conducting a detailed assessment and field survey to identify sinkholes and
other karst features (e.g., cave entrances, closed depressions, and sinking streams) along the
GWNF 6 route alternative. Once the field surveys are complete, Atlantic will provide the VDCR
and FWS with copies of a final survey report in the third quarter of 2016.
Campbells and Grove Farm Ponds
Campbells and Grove Farm Ponds is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site that
contains two main sinkhole ponds with associated smaller depressions. These depressions are
situated within a mowed and/or grazed grassy habitat (VDCR, 2016a). The site is categorized as
having an outstanding ecological importance (C1) due to the rare populations of Valley doll’s
daisy (Boltonia montana), Federal species of concern Northern St. John’s-wort (Hypericum
boreale), Federally threatened Virginia sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum) and the
Commonwealth-listed endangered tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum). The proposed AP-1
mainline route crosses 0.8 mile (4,140 feet) of the site between approximately MPs 149.7 and
150.7 in Augusta County. VDCR (2016a) aired concern about the hydrology of this
conservation site due to the unknown information on these sinkhole ponds. Atlantic will conduct
field surveys during Spring 2016 for tiger salamanders, and Atlantic will continue to consult with
VDCR regarding the crossing of this site based on survey results.
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Spruce Creek Tributary
Spruce Creek Tributary is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site that provides a
protective buffer for a globally rare, low-elevation montane wetland along the headwaters
tributary of the Rockfish River (VDCR, 2016a). The site is categorized as having an outstanding
ecological importance (C1). The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses 0.4 mile (2,282 feet) of
the site between approximately MPs 162.1 and 162.5 in Nelson County. Atlantic will continue
to consult with VDCR to assess impacts on this site, and updated information will be provided in
the second quarter of 2016.
Nottoway Basin
Nottoway Basin is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site that borders habitats of rare
terrestrial plants, animals, and significant natural communities, including old growth, bald
cypress-water tupelos. These significant natural features help protect water quality in the
Nottoway River. One fairly common plant species at the site is Cuthbert’s turtlehead, which is
an obligate to wetlands in the Eastern Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions.
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses 0.4 mile (2,338 feet) of the site between
approximately MPs 260.4 and 260.9 in Dinwiddie and Brunswick Counties. The VDCR (2014a)
commented about maintaining the intact mesic forests of the site for the benefit of associated
resources. Atlantic completed surveys in 2015 for rare botanical species at the Nottoway Basin.
No known rare species were found within the survey corridor. Atlantic will continue to consult
with VDCR to assess impacts as well as identify appropriate minimization and restoration
measures for this site based on survey results.
Nottoway River – Fort Pickett Stream Conservation Unit
The Nottoway River – Fort Pickett SCU is a Commonwealth-listed site that borders
habitats of rare aquatic plants and animals. Riparian habitat at the site supports Federal and
Commonwealth-listed mussels and fish. The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses less than
0.1 mile (47 feet) of the site between approximately MPs 260.7 and 261.4 in Brunswick County.
Atlantic is planning to conduct mussel surveys at the crossing of the Nottoway River in the Fall
of 2015. The VDCR (2014a) commented about protecting the water quality and hydrology in
this area to maintain the habitat of aquatic animals. The Nottoway River has been designated by
the VDGIF as a Threatened and Endangered Species Water with species such as dwarf
wedgemussel, Roanoke logperch, and Atlantic pigtoe (VDCR, 2015a).
Nottoway River – Sturgeon Creek/Hardwood Creek Stream Conservation Unit
The Nottoway River – Sturgeon Creek/Hardwood Creek Stream Conservation Unit is a
Commonwealth-listed conservation site that borders habitats of rare aquatic plants and animals.
Riparian habitat at the site supports Federal and Commonwealth-listed plants and/or animals.
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses less than 0.1 mile (17 feet) of the site between
approximately MPs 268.8 and 268.9 in Dinwiddie County. The VDCR (2015a) commented that
this area is of outstanding biological significance due to a number of species of concern. The
VDCR (2015a) has requested strict adherence to erosion and sediment control plans and
stormwater management procedures to ensure these rare animals are properly protected. Atlantic
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will implement the Plan and Procedures to protect these species and will continue to consult with
VDCR to assess impacts as well identify appropriate minimization and restoration measures for
this site.
Emporia Powerline Bog
Emporia Powerline Bog is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site along a flat, herbdominated powerline right-of-way that supports many Commonwealth rare plants requiring a
bog environment. The conservation site is categorized as having high ecological importance
(C3). The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses 0.4 mile (1,938 feet) of the site between
approximately MPs 292.7 and 293.1 in Greensville County. Several rare plants may occur
within approximately 300 feet of the proposed ACP Project area (VDCR, 2014b and 2015c).
VDCR (2015b) commented about protecting and understanding the local hydrology and water
quality of the site in order to protect the rare plants dependent on these habitat features. Surveys
were conducted in 2015 for rare plant species where the ACP Project area crosses the
conservation site. The study found populations of Commonwealth-listed dense flowered camas
(Stenanthium densum) and branched hedge-hyssop (Gratiola ramosa). In addition, the study
also found Commonwealth watchlist plant pink sundew (Drosera capillaris). Atlantic will
continue to consult with VDCR to assess minimization and restoration measures for the crossing
of this site.
Upper Fontaine Creek Habitat Zone
The Upper Fontaine Creek Habitat Zone is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site that
supports habitats of rare terrestrial plants or significant natural communities including Bald
Cypress – Water Tupelo Brownwater Swamp and Coastal Plain Bottomland Forest. The
conservation site is categorized as having very high ecological importance (C2). The proposed
AP-1 mainline crosses 2.3 miles (12,228 feet) of the conservation site between approximately
MPs 297.6 and 299.9 in Greensville County; however, the proposed route does not cross known
occurrences of rare terrestrial plants associated with this conservation site (VDCR, 2014b and
2014c). The VDCR (2015b) commented about protecting the water quality of Fontaine Creek.
Atlantic will implement the Plan and Procedures to protect this natural community and will
continue to consult with VDCR to assess minimization and restoration measures for on this site.
Lower Fontaine Creek
Lower Fontaine Creek is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site that borders habitats
of uncommon terrestrial plants or significant natural communities, including old growth, bald
cypress-water tupelos. The site is categorized as having high ecological importance (C3). One
uncommon plant in the Commonwealth found at the site is the crowfoot fox sedge (Carex cruscorvi), which is an obligate species in wetlands in the Eastern Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic
Coast Plain regions (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS], 2014a). The
proposed AP-3 lateral route crosses 0.2 mile (1,110 feet) of the site between approximately
MPs 12.4 to 12.6 in Greensville and Southampton Counties. The site does not cross any element
occurrences of a federally or Commonwealth-listed species (VDCR, 2014b and 2014c);
however, surveys for reclining bulrush (S. flaccidifolius) were completed in 2015. No known
species for reclining bulrush were found within the survey corridor. Atlantic will continue to
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consult with VDCR to assess minimization and restoration measures for this site based on the
results of these surveys.
Branchville Powerline
The Branchville Powerline is a Commonwealth-listed site that provides habitat for rare
plants that are supported by ponds and marshes. The proposed AP-3 lateral route crosses
0.3 mile (1,741 feet) of the site between approximately MPs 15.6 and 15.9 in Southampton
County adjacent to an existing electric transmission right-of-way. No Commonwealth or
federally listed plant species are known to occur along the proposed pipeline route. Atlantic
conducted field surveys in 2015 to confirm the findings from the desktop analysis. Atlantic
found populations of southern bog goldenrod along the southern perimeter of the powerline
right-of-way, and all were at least 120 feet away from (and to the south of) the proposed ACP
centerline. Gaping panic grass was found scattered throughout the existing right-of-way, but
never closer than about 50 feet south of the proposed ACP centerline. Atlantic consulted with
VDCR to assess impacts and identified appropriate minimization and restoration measures for
this site. Some possibilities to decrease vegetation impacts include soil segregation and the use
of annual rye seed during construction restoration (VDCR, 2016a). Atlantic will continue to
coordinate with the VDCR to minimize vegetation impacts.
Handsom-Gum Powerline
Handsom-Gum Powerline is a Commonwealth-listed conservation site around a
saturated, herb-dominated powerline right-of-way, and is categorized as having high ecological
importance (C3). The site provides habitat to several Commonwealth rare plants requiring a bog
environment. The proposed AP-3 lateral route crosses 0.8 mile (4,091 feet) of the site between
approximately MPs 27.6 and 28.4 in Southampton County. This site is important to the VDCR
due to the amount of sensitive plants in the area as well as a known occurrence of eastern bigeared bat roost habitats (VDCR, 2015b). Several sensitive plants including beaksedges, pitcher
plants, pogonias, and bladderworts have been documented at the site (VDCR, 2015a). The
agency recommended avoidance of the site (VDCR, 2015a), or suggested placing the proposed
lateral adjacent to the existing powerline right-of-way in this area, which the proposed route
follows (VDCR, 2015b). The VDCR commented about protection of the water quality and
hydrology of the wetlands for the protection of the rare plants (VDCR, 2015c). Rare plant
surveys were completed in 2015. Atlantic identified several Commonwealth-listed RTE species
within two primary wetland seepage slopes at this site, including: dense-flowered camas, fringed
meadow beauty (Rhexia petiolata), large spreading pogonia (Cleistesiopsis divaricata); tenangled pipewort (Eriocaulon decangulare var. decangulare); red milkweed (Asclepias rubra);
small bunched beaksedge (Rhynchospora cephalantha var. attenuata); southern bladderwort
(Utricularia juncea); and, tall yellow-eyed grass (Xyris platylepis). In addition, Atlantic found
populations of Commonwealth rare watchlist species pink sundew and slender blue iris (Iris
prismatica). Atlantic consulted with VDCR to identify impacts and develop minimization and
restoration measures for the crossing of this site. Atlantic will continue to coordinate with
VDCR on proposed construction methods, including stovepiping the pipe in certain sections, and
possibly temporarily relocating the plants (VDCR, 2016a).
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Great Dismal Swamp
This conservation site encompasses the Great Dismal Swamp, including areas considered
to be of outstanding ecological importance (C1). In total, the site encompasses approximately
112,000 acres of forests, including pine, black gum, tupelo-bald cypress, Atlantic white-cedar,
maple, and sweetgum-oak poplar. Some sensitive plant species that occur in this area are big
gallberry (Illex coriacea), lax hornpod, Raven’s seedbox, Elliott’s goldenrod (Solidago
latissimifolia), and red turtlehead (Chelone obliqua) (VDCR, 2014b and 2014c). Big gallberry is
a facultative species for wetlands in the Eastern Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plain
regions (USDA NRCS, 2014c). Elliot’s goldenrod and Red turtlehead are both obligate species
for wetlands in the same regions (USDA NRCS, 2014d). The conservation site also contains
marshes with a variety of vines and hardwoods, including cattails (FWS, 2014a). The proposed
AP-3 mainline route crosses 5.7 miles (29,942 feet) of the conservation site between
approximately MP 71.4 and MP 77.1 in the City of Chesapeake. Botanical survey are planned
for Summer of 2016. Atlantic will continue to coordinate with VDCR to assess impacts as well
as appropriate minimization and restoration measures for this site.
Great Dismal Swamp: Northwest Section
This conservation site is a section of swamp located outside the Great Dismal Swamp
National Wildlife Refuge on the north side of U.S. Highway 13 in the City of Chesapeake. The
site contains remnants of forested swamp and associated uplands. One common plant species in
this area is the lax hornpod (Mitreola petiolata), which is a facultative wetland plant in the
Eastern Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plains regions (USDA NRCS, 2014b). The
proposed AP-3 lateral route crosses 5.4 miles (28,343 feet) of the site between MPs 66.0 to 71.3
and does not cross known populations of protected plants (VDCR, 2014b and 2014c).
Additional consultation with VDCR will continue to assess impacts on this site.
North Carolina
Cypress-Gum Swamp
The Cypress-Gum Swamp is located in a region where forests have evolved to live in
flooded land. The trunks of the trees are swollen to support themselves in a wet soil (Frankberg,
2014). Common tree species in the Cypress-Gum Swamp include Carolina ash and red maples.
Cypressknee sedge is also present. The proposed AP-2 mainline route crosses a total of 0.4 mile
(2,194 feet) of the Cypress-Gum Swamp Johnston and Northampton Counties. This example of
cypress-gum swamp occurs in a narrow corridor along Hannah Creek for approximately
12 miles.
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods
Brownwater bottomland hardwoods are found in the Coastal Plain ecoregion. These
forests are associated with former river channels or ridges of migrated river channels, and have
adapted to a fluctuation in water levels. Some of the vegetation found in these forests includes a
variety of oaks, such as laurel, willow, swamp chestnut, and cherrybark (FWS, 2014u). These
forests also support habitats for other upland wildlife species. The proposed AP-2 mainline and
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AP-3 lateral line route crosses approximately a total of 0.5 mile (2,665 feet) of the Brownwater
Bottomland Hardwood Forest in Johnston and Northampton Counties.
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest
Mesic mixed hardwood forests are found in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions.
Typically, these forests are found on slopes, uplands, and ravines where evenly distributed
moisture can be found throughout the year. Some of the common vegetation found in these
forests includes oak, hickory, dogwood, American holly, Christmas fern, partridgeberry, and
American strawberry bush (VDCR, 2014a). The forests are valued for abundant biodiversity and
serving as a key component to local ecosystems (NCWRC, 2014c). Several notable species,
such as the Appalachian blazing star, Sandhills fire lily, and roughleaf yellow loosestrife, are
found in mesic mixed hardwood forests.
The proposed AP-2 mainline route crosses approximately 0.6 mile (3,319 feet) of the
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest between MPs 129.9 and 130.5 in Cumberland County. Review
of the natural heritage data suggests that populations of Appalachian blazing star (Liatris
squarrulosa), Sandhills fire lily (Lilium pyrophilum), and roughleaf yellow loosestrife
(Lysimachia asperulifolia) may be found within 4,000 to 5,000 feet of this crossing (VDCR,
2014b and 2014c). This small zone of natural levee forest is found at the base of steep northwest
facing slopes of coastal plain sediment above the Cape Fear River.
Brownwater Levee Forest
The Brownwater Levee Forest is located in areas of the coastal plain with high nutrient
levels in the water and soil. The forest develops along brownwater rivers, which are typically
neutral in pH (NCWRC, 2014c). Common tree species are sycamore, river birch, laurel oak, and
willow. The forest is threatened by land use changes, including the building of dams (NCWRC,
2014c). The proposed AP-2 mainline route crosses areas within the Tar-Pamlico River
Watershed in Cumberland County, which contains a portion of the Brownwater Levee Forest.
The crossing, which measures approximately 0.5 mile (2,736 feet) in length, occurs in
Cumberland and Johnston Counties.
Mesic Pine Savanna
Mesic pine savanna communities are reliant on fire control and do not contain many
trees. Shrubs and grasses are commonly found in the savanna, although some of the area has
been converted into pine plantations for lumber production (FWS, 2014b). Running oak
(Quercus elliotti) is a rare species of oak only found in the savanna of North Carolina (Cook,
2013). Review of the natural heritage data suggests a possibility that running oak could occur
less than 1,000 feet from this crossing. The proposed AP-2 pipeline route crosses 0.3 mile
(1,380 feet) of the Mesic Pine Savanna between MPs 180.9 and 181.2 in Robeson County.
Pennsylvania
Another search in the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) Project
Environmental Review online system was completed in November 2015. DTI has confirmed no
impacts of sensitive communities on the SHP in Pennsylvania.
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State/Commonwealth Lands
The types of upland woodland/forest crossed by the Projects in State or Commonwealth
land include deciduous forests, mixed forests, and floodplain and riparian forests (see
Table 3.2.1-5).
TABLE 3.2.1-5
Upland Forested Habitats Crossed in State/Commonwealth Owned Land for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project
Project/State or
Commonwealth/
Property
Coniferous
Forests
Deciduous
Forests
Mixed Forests
Deciduous Savanna
and Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
Total Upland
Forests
Miles
%
Miles
%
Miles
%
Miles
%
Miles
%
Miles
%
<0.1
0.2
0.8
16.3
3.8
82.8
<0.1
0.6
0.0
0.0
4.6
100
0.0
0.0
0.1
1.0
1.3
98.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
1.0
1.3
100
0.0
0.0
0.1
2.9
3.3
97
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.1
3.7
100
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
West Virginia
Seneca State Forest
Virginia
James River
Wildlife
Management Area
(WMA)
North Carolina
None identified
Supply Header Project
West Virginia
Lewis Wetzel
WMA
Pennsylvania
None identified
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Source: USGS GAP, 2011
Note: This data only represent upland habitats crossed on State/Commonwealth owned land but does not include tree plantations or harvested
forests.
West Virginia
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses approximately 4.6 miles of State owned and
managed land in West Virginia. The crossing of the Seneca State Forest occurs between
approximate AP-1 MPs 156.3 and 159.6 in Pocahontas County. The forest is managed by the
West Virginia State Parks and West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV State Parks, 2016). The
forest encompasses 11,684 acres of woodland forests. This forest is used as a recreational site
for hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. Atlantic will continue to consult with these agencies
regarding the State Forest crossing.
The proposed TL-635 route crosses approximately 3.7 miles of WVDNR land in the
Lewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This area encompasses approximately
13,590 acres of steep terrain ranging in elevation from 736 to 1,560 feet above sea level. The
WMA is mostly forested with oak-hickory and cove hardwood species. The SHP TL-635
crosses the WMA between MPs 23.7 and 27.7 in Wetzel County. The mixed deciduous and
coniferous forests and woodlands can be further described as Appalachian Hemlock-Hardwood
Forest and South-Central Interior Mesophytic Forest (USGS GAP, 2011). The deciduous forests
can be further defined as Allegheny-Cumberland Dry Oak Forest and Woodland – Hardwood
and Northeastern Interior Dry-Mesic Oak Forest (USGS GAP, 2011). The floodplain riparian
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forests crossed are considered Central Interior and Appalachian Floodplain Systems (USGS
GAP, 2011).
Virginia
The Project crosses the James River WMA, which is managed by the VDGIF,
intermittently between AP-1 MPs 183.3 to 184.7 (1.3 miles), on the western flank of the James
River in Nelson County. The property encompasses 1,213 acres of land along the James River
consisting of hilly woodlands and more level bottomlands. Portions of the property were used
for pasture crop production; however, many of the older fields have reverted to Virginia pine.
Restoration efforts have been made to enhance upland habitat on the WMA including planting
native species, establishing hedgerows, and the creation of marsh habitat. The WMA can be
used for hunting species such as rabbit, deer, turkey and quail.
The ACP Project area crosses deciduous, floodplain and riparian, and mixed deciduous
and conifer upland forests within the James River WMA, see Table 3.2.1-5. Deciduous forests
crossed by the ACP Project area can be further defined as Southern Piedmont Mesic Forest
(USGS GAP, 2011). The mixed deciduous and conifer forests crossed by the ACP Project area
are defined as Southern Piedmont Dry-Oak and Pine Forest including a mixture of hardwood and
loblolly pine (USGS GAP, 2011). The floodplain and riparian forests include Southern
Piedmont Small Floodplain and Riparian forest. Additional habitat types crossed by the ACP
Project area in the James River WMA include developed land, wetlands, and waterbodies.
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Federal Lands
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses the MNF in West Virginia and the GWNF,
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (Appalachian Trail), and Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
No Federal land is crossed by the SHP. The proposed ACP pipeline routes cross upland forested
habitats in each of the Federal lands as summarized in Table 3.2.1-6. Additional vegetation
types crossed by the ACP on Federal lands are identified below.
TABLE 3.2.1-6
Upland Forested Habitats Crossed in Federal Land for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (in miles)
Coniferous
Forests
National Forest
Miles
%
Deciduous
Forests
Miles
%
Mixed Forests
Miles
%
Deciduous Savanna
and Glade
Miles
%
Floodplain and
Riparian
Miles
%
Total Upland
Forests
Miles
Monongahela
0.0
0.0
2.5
46.2
2.8
52.6
0.1
1.2
0.0
0.0
5.3
National Forest
George Washington
0.0
0.0
12.1
89.7
1.4
10.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13.5
National Forest
Blue Ridge Parkway
0.0
0.0
< 0.1
100
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
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Source: USGS GAP, 2011
Note: This data only represent upland habitats crossed on federally owned land but does not include tree plantations or harvested forests.
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Monongahela National Forest
The MNF supports one of the most ecologically significant forests in the United States
(USDA, 2014a). The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses approximately 5.5 miles of USFS
owned and administered land within the MNF. The ACP Project area crosses approximately
5.3 miles of upland forested habitat in the MNF as summarized in Table 3.2.1-6 above. The
vegetation habitat types crossed by the AP-1 mainline area in the MNF include waterbodies
(<0.1 mile), developed areas (0.2 mile), open land (<0.1 mile), and tree plantation and harvested
forest (0.0 mile) (USGS GAP, 2011). Open land crossed in the MNF can be further defined as
non-specific disturbed land, undifferentiated barren land, and Southern Appalachian Grass and
Shrub Bald (USGS GAP, 2011).
The proposed AP-1 mainline route will cross a variety of forest stands in the MNF.
These forest types include mixed upland hardwoods, sugar maple (beech/yellow birch), red
maple, birch, black cherry (white ash/yellow poplar), chestnut oak, mixed oaks, hemlock,
northern red oak, and beech (USDA, 2005).
Vegetation surveys are being conducted in accordance with the approved botanical study
plan for the USFS, and a comprehensive report will be provided in July 2016 to evaluate impacts
on vegetation resources. The MNF LRMP divides the MNF into six separate units called
Management Prescriptions, which group areas with similar management priorities (USDA,
2011a). The proposed buried AP-1 mainline pipeline route crosses two of these Management
Prescriptions, as shown in Table 8.7.1-1 of Resource Report 8. These consist of Management
Prescription 3.0 – Vegetation Diversity and Management Prescription 6.1 – Wildlife Habitat
Emphasis. As summarized in Resource Report 8, Figure 8.7.1.1, the route does not cross lands
designated by the USFS as Roadless Areas, Wilderness Areas, or Recommended Wilderness
Study Areas. Additional information about these Management Prescriptions can be found in
Section 8.7.1 in Resource Report 8. Site-Specific impacts can be found in Section 3.2.4 below.
Red Spruce Stands
The USFS provided Atlantic with geographic information system (GIS) data mapping the
amount and composition of red spruce stands in the MNF (USDA, 2013). As shown in the Table
3.2.1-7, the route on the MNF (approximately 5.5 miles) crosses about 4.6 miles of forest lands,
but does not cross red spruce forest. The route across the MNF avoids areas with high red spruce
cover (greater than 50 percent cover), medium cover (10-50 percent red spruce), and trace cover
(<10 percent red spruce) (USDA, 2013).
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TABLE 3.2.1-7
Crossings of Red Spruce Forest in the Monongahela National Forest by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Red Spruce Cover Density
Feet Crossed
Miles Crossed
High Cover a
0
Medium Cover b
0
Trace Cover c
0
Other Vegetation d
24,054
Total
24,054
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Note: Classification as identified in data provided by the MNF:
a
High Cover based on > 50 percent cover
b
Medium Cover based on 10-50 percent red spruce cover.
c
Trace Cover based on <10 percent red spruce cover.
d
Other Vegetation may potentially be close to red spruce range, and encompasses all other tree species
Source: USDA, 2013
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.6
4.6
George Washington National Forest
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses approximately 14.5 miles of USFS owned and
administered land, of which approximately 13.5 miles consist of upland forested habitat, as
summarized in Table 3.2.1-6 above. Additional vegetation habitat types crossed by the ACP
Project area in the GWNF include tree plantation/harvested forest (0.5 mile), pasture land
(<0.1 mile), developed areas (0.4 mile), open land ( 0.1 mile), wetlands (< 0.1 mile), and
waterbodies (<0.1 mile) (USGS GAP, 2011). Open land crossed by the ACP Project in the
GWNF includes Central Interior Calcareous Cliff and Talus lands (USGS GAP, 2011).
Vegetation surveys are being conducted in accordance with the approved botanical study
plan for the GWNF and a comprehensive report will be provided in July 2016 to evaluate project
effects on vegetation resources.
The proposed buried AP-1 mainline pipeline route does not cross lands in the GWNF
designated by the USFS as Roadless Areas, Wilderness Areas, or Recommended Wilderness
Study Areas. The GWNF 6 alternative route lies entirely within three Management Areas. The
Management Areas include Management Prescriptions 13 - Mosaics of Wildlife Habitat, 7E1 –
Dispersed Recreation, and 4A – Appalachian Trail Corridor. Additional information about these
Management Prescription Areas can be found in Section 8.7.1 in Resource Report 8.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses the Appalachian Trail approximately at
MP 158.1 on USFS lands in the GWNF. Vegetation types around this feature consist of
deciduous forest and woodland (USGS GAP, 2011).
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is no longer crossed by the ACP.
3.2.2 Invasive Plant Species
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Federal Land
Monongahela National Forest
George Washington National Forest
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3.2.3 Construction and Operation Impacts and Mitigation
3.2.3.1 Pipeline Facilities
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TABLE 3.2.3-1
Upland Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project (acres) a
PROJECT/Facility
Type/Facility
State
Mixed Forests
Deciduous
Savanna
and Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
Coniferous Forests
Deciduous Forests
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Total Upland Forests
Oper.
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
Pipeline Facilities b
AP-1
WV/VA
3.6
2.1
850.6
511.3
2,026.9
1,222.1
23.9
14.9
29.9
19.3
2,936.1
1,769.7
AP-2
VA/NC
307.2
144.0
240.1
111.1
11.2
5.2
0.0
0.0
46.2
22.3
604.6
282.6
AP-3
VA/NC
0.0
0.0
26.6
18.8
59.0
39.3
0.0
0.0
33.9
22.5
119.5
80.6
AP-4
VA
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
AP-5
VA
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.2
1.9
1.3
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
2.2
1.6
Additional Temporary
Workspace
40
AP-1
WV/VA
0.0
0.0
50.4
0.0
143.6
0.0
4.8
0.0
5.5
0.0
204.2
0.0
AP-2
VA/NC
25.1
0.0
22.2
0.0
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.2
0.0
53.0
0.0
AP-3
VA/NC
0.0
0.0
3.9
0.0
9.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.7
0.0
18.1
0.0
AP-4
VA
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
AP-5
VA
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.6
0.0
1.9
0.0
6.0
0.0
1.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
10.6
0.0
Water Impoundments
Ground Beds
Pipeline Facilities Subtotal
0.4
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.6
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.1
1.5
0.7
338.2
146.2
1,201.1
641.5
2,257.3
1,268.2
28.7
14.9
125.8
64.3
3,950.1
2,134.6
Aboveground Facilities
Compressor Stations
Compressor Station 1
WV
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
21.8
21.8
3.6
3.6
0.0
0.0
25.5
25.5
Compressor Station 2
VA
0.0
0.0
4.6
0.7
40.8
11.5
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.7
46.8
12.9
Compressor Station 3
VA/NC
0.0
0.0
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.9
2.6
Long Run M&R Station
WV
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
1.6
1.6
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
2.2
2.2
Smithfield M&R Station
NC
2.7
2.7
0.2
0.
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.1
3.1
Fayetteville M&R Station
NC
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
VA
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
VA
0.0
0.0
1.2
1.2
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.5
1.5
M&R Stations
Elizabeth River M&R
Station
Greenville M&R Station
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Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
TABLE 3.2.3-1 (cont’d)
Upland Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project (acres) a
Floodplain and
Riparian
Coniferous Forests
Deciduous Forests
State
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Site 1 (Marts)
WV
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Site 2 (Monterey)
VA
0.0
0.0
1.1
1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.1
1.1
Site 10 (AP-5)
VA
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
2.7
2.7
9.3
5.0
65.7
36.4
3.6
3.6
1.0
0.9
82.0
47.9
WV
1.0
1.0
14.4
14.4
183.1
180.7
7.5
7.0
0.9
0.9
206.9
204.0
VA
0.0
0.0
62.8
61.9
65.3
64.5
0.0
0.0
1.1
1.0
129.2
127.4
AP-2
NC
0.0
7.0
7.1
5.6
0.1
<0.1
0.0
0.0
4.7
1.3
20.8
13.8
AP-3
VA
0.0
0.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
2.9
0.0
0.0
4.9
3.8
12.0
10.2
NC
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.8
2.1
2.0
0.0
0.0
0.7
0.4
3.6
3.2
AP-4
VA
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
AP-5
VA
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.4
0.4
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.4
0.4
1.0
8.0
88.6
86.2
254.1
250.1
7.5
7.0
12.3
7.4
372.5
359.1
PROJECT/Facility
Type/Facility
Mixed Forests
Deciduous
Savanna
and Glade
Total Upland Forests
Launcher and Receiver
Facilities
Aboveground
Facilities Subtotal
Access Roads
AP-1
41
Access Road Subtotal
Contractor Yards
ACP PROJECT
TOTAL
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
6.3
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.2
0.0
8.0
0.0
341.9
156.9
1,299.9
732.7
2,583.3
1,554.7
40.2
25.5
139.1
72.6
4,414.2
2,532.8
SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT
Pipeline Facilities
TL-636
PA
0.0
0.0
3.9
2.1
7.4
3.6
10.7
4.9
0.2
0.2
22.2
10.8
TL-635
WV
0.0
0.0
41.4
20.6
319.4
159.1
0.2
0.1
6.9
3.7
367.3
183.5
<0.1
0.0
2.6
0.0
Additional Temporary Workspace
TL-636
PA
0.0
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.6
0.0
1.3
0.0
TL-635
WV
0.0
0.0
8.1
0.0
53.4
0.0
0.2
0.0
1.1
0.0
62.7
0.0
Water Impoundments
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
0.0
0.9
0.0
Ground Beds
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.4
1.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
55.3
23.1
381.1
162.9
12.4
5.0
8.6
4.3
456.7
195.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
Pipeline Facilities Subtotal
Aboveground Facilities
Compressor Stations
JB Tonkin
PA
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Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
TABLE 3.2.3-1 (cont’d)
Upland Habitats Crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project (acres) a
Coniferous Forests
Deciduous Forests
State
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Crayne
PA
0.0
0.0
0.1
Mockingbird Hill
WV
0.0
0.0
17.8
Burch Ridge
WV
0.0
0.0
Valero Gate Junction
PA
0.0
Martz Junction
WV
0.0
PROJECT/Facility
Type/Facility
Mixed Forests
Deciduous
Savanna
and Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
0.0
0.6
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
3.2
27.9
4.7
0.0
0.0
3.4
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
<0.1
<0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
17.9
3.2
30.7
4.9
Total Upland Forests
Cons.
Oper.
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
49.2
7.8
0.0
0.0
2.7
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
1.8
0.8
3.5
0.1
53.6
9.1
Pig Receiver Facilities
Aboveground
Facilities Subtotal
Access Roads
42
TL-636
PA
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.3
1.2
1.2
2.4
2.4
0.1
0.1
3.9
3.9
TL-635
WV
0.0
0.0
13.6
13.6
66.3
66.3
0.2
0.2
8.2
8.2
88.3
88.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13.9
5.4
13.9
0.0
67.5
19.5
67.5
0.0
2.6
0.7
2.6
0.0
8.3
1.0
8.3
0.0
92.3
26.6
92.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
92.5
40.2
498.8
235.3
17.5
8.4
21.4
12.7
SHP PROJECT
TOTAL
____________________
a
The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals may not reflect the exact sum of the addends in all cases.
b
Pipeline facilities temporary construction impacts include additional temporary workspace, topsoil segregation areas, and water impoundment structures.
Source: USGS GAP, 2011
629.2
296.3
Access Road Subtotals
Contractor Yards
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Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
3.2.3.2 Aboveground Facilities
3.2.3.3 Access Roads and Other Work Areas
For both Projects, Atlantic and DTI have identified access roads that will be used to
provide access to the proposed pipeline rights-of-way and other facilities during construction and
operation of the Projects. Current access roads identified on the ACP show 77 percent are
located on existing roads (private and/or public). Approximately 5 percent are extensions of
existing roads and roughly 19 percent are new roads. Current access roads identified on the SHP
show 62 percent are located on existing roads. Approximately 16 percent are extensions of
existing roads and roughly 22 percent are new roads. Improvements for access roads are
identified during the refinement phase of project planning and are based on need. Not all roads
will require improvements for full size trucks and trailers. Typical improvements will involve
adding gravel and grading existing roads. Those roads identified for larger trucks and trailers are
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
3.2.3.4 Invasive Plant Species
3.2.4 Site-Specific Impacts and Mitigation
3.2.4.1 State/Commonwealth Natural Heritage Communities
West Virginia
Virginia
The VDCR defines natural heritage resources as habitat for rare, threatened, or
endangered plants and animals, unique or exemplary natural communities, and significant
geologic formations (VDCR, 2014a). The location of rare species found in the sensitive
communities identified along the proposed pipeline routes have not been disclosed at the request
of the VDCR NHP. The VDCR (2014a) identified five natural area preserves in the vicinity of
the proposed ACP Project area in Virginia; however, none are crossed. Consultations with
Commonwealth resource agencies to assess impacts on the conservation sites and SCU’s
outlined in Table 3.2.4-1 are ongoing.
During the scoping period, a stakeholder commented about the potential for impacts on
sensitive forest landscapes in Virginia, particularly the Shenandoah Mountain Trail Conservation
Site, Signal Corps Knob, and the Laurel Fork Conservation Site. The Shenandoah Mountain
Trail Conservation Site associated with Shenandoah Mountain has been avoided by adoption of
the GWNF 6 alternative route (see Table 3.2.4-1). Additional consultation with VDCR will
continue to assess impacts on this and other sensitive conservation sites. The results of this
coordination and the field surveys will be provided to the FERC when complete. The ACP will
also not cross or affect Signal Corps Knob or the Laurel Fork Conservation Site (VDCR, 2014b
and 2014c).
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TABLE 3.2.4-1
Unique, Sensitive, and Protected Vegetation Communities on State/Commonwealth Natural Heritage Communities Affected by the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project (acres)
Project/Facility Type/
Milepost Milepost
Construction
Operation
Facility
State
Site Name
In
Out
Impacts
Impacts
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
Pipeline Facilities
AP-1
WV
None Identified
VA
Windy Cove
98.9
102.6
85.1
46.7
Cochrans
139.8
140.4
10.3
5.3
Campbells and Grove Farm Ponds
149.7
150.7
11.8
7.0
Spruce Creek Tributary
162.1
162.5
7.1
3.9
Nottoway Basin
260.4
260.9
6.6
3.7
Nottoway River – Fort Pickett SCU
260.7
261.4
0.1
0.1
Nottoway River – Sturgeon Creek/Hardwood
268.8
268.9
<0.1
<0.1
Creek SCU
Emporia Power Line Bog
292.7
293.1
3.4
2.7
Upper Fontaine Creek Habitat Zone
297.6
299.9
29.4
18.4
AP-2
NC
Brownwater Levee Forest (Medium Levee
98.5
98.5
0.3
0.1
Subtype)
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Blackwater Subtype)
101.2
101.3
1.6
1.0
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain
129.9
130.5
8.9
3.8
Subtype)
Brownwater Levee Forest (High Levee Subtype)
130.0
130.5
7.1
3.0
Mesic Pine Savanna
180.9
181.2
3.7
1.6
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (High
AP-3
NC
11.9
11.9
2.4
1.5
Subtype)
Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (Swamp
11.9
12.1
2.5
1.6
Transition Subtype)
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Brownwater Subtype)
11.9
11.9
2.4
1.5
AP-3
VA
Lower Fontaine Creek
12.4
12.6
1.9
1.3
Branchville Powerline
15.6
15.9
3.0
2.0
Handsom-Gum Powerline
27.6
28.4
7.8
4.7
Great Dismal Swamp: Northwest Section
66.0
71.3
50.0
32.5
Great Dismal Swamp
71.4
77.1
48.8
34.3
AP-4
VA
None Identified
AP-5
VA
None Identified
ACP Pipeline Facilities Total
294.2
176.7
None Identified
Aboveground Facilities
--Access Roads
AP-1
VA
Spruce Creek Tributary
Nottoway Basin
Upper Fontaine Creek
Windy Cove
AP-3
Great Dismal Swamp
Great Dismal Swamp Northwest Section
Access Road Totals:
Additional Work Areas
None Identified
SUPPLY HEADER PIPELINE
TL-636
PA
None Identified
TL-635
WV
None Identified
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Source: NCNHP, 2014; VDCR, 2014b and 2014c; WVDNR, 2016a
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1.3
1.3
0.4
0.4
1.5
1.5
3.4
3.4
7.3
7.3
4.2
4.2
18.1
18.1
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Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
TABLE 3.2.4-2
Upland Habitats Crossed on State/Commonwealth Properties by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Pipeline (in acres)
Project/ Property/State
or Commonwealth/
Project Facility
Coniferous
Forests
Deciduous
Forests
Mixed Forests
Deciduous
Savanna and
Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
Total Upland
Forests
Const.
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
AP-1 Mainline
0.3
0.1
11.6
6.8
56.9
34.4
0.4
0.2
0.0
0.0
69.2
41.6
Access Roads
0.1
0.1
4.1
4.1
12.6
12.6
0.7
0.7
0.0
0.0
17.5
17.5
AP-1 Mainline
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.2
0.5
0.3
Access Roads
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
5.6
5.6
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
5.8
5.8
0.4
0.2
16.0
11.1
75.1
52.6
1.1
0.9
0.4
0.3
93.0
65.2
TL-635
0.0
0.0
1.9
0.9
39.5
20.2
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.2
41.7
21.3
Access Roads
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.8
11.4
11.4
0.0
0.0
3.3
3.3
15.5
15.5
SHP Total
0.0
0.0
2.7
1.7
50.9
31.6
0.0
0.0
3.6
3.5
57.2
36.8
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Seneca State Forest, WV
James River WMA, VA
ACP Total
Supply Header Project
Lewis Wetzel WMA, WV
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Source: USGS GAP, 2011
Note: Construction acreages also include additional temporary workspace (ATWS).
TABLE 3.2.4-3
Upland Habitats Crossed on Federal Land by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (in acres)
Coniferous
Forests
Deciduous
Forests
Mixed Forests
Deciduous
Savanna and
Glade
Floodplain and
Riparian
Total Upland
Forests
Const.
National Forest
a
Oper.
Cons.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Const.
Oper.
Monongahela National
Forest
<0.1
0.0
37.2
22.4
41.2
24.8
0.7
0.5
0.0
0.0
79.1
47.7
George Washington
National Forest/
Appalachian Trail
0.0
0.0
189.2
109.0
22.8
12.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
212.0
121.5
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.2
<0.1
0.0
226.4
131.6
64.0
37.2
0.7
0.5
0.0
0.0
291.6
169.4
Blue Ridge Parkway
Total
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Source: USGS GAP, 2011
a
Construction acreages also include ATWS.
Note: This data only represents upland habitats crossed on federally owned land but does not include tree plantations or harvested forests.
North Carolina
Atlantic determined that four sensitive vegetation communities are crossed by the
proposed pipeline route: Cypress-Gum Swamp (Brownwater Subtype), Brownwater Bottomland
Hardwoods (Swamp Transition Subtype), Brownwater Levee Forest (Medium Levee Subtype),
Cypress-Gum Swamp (Blackwater Subtype), Brownwater Bottomland Hardwoods (High
Subtype), Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype), Brownwater Levee Forest
(High Levee Subtype), and Mesic Pine Savanna. Operational impacts will alter approximately
2.5 acres of cypress-gum swamp, approximately 3.8 acres of mesic mixed hardwood forest,
approximately 1.6 acres of brownwater bottomland hardwoods, 3.1 acres of brownwater levee
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forest, and 1.6 acres of mesic pine savanna in North Carolina. Consultations with North Carolina
resource agencies to assess impacts on these communities are ongoing. Atlantic and DTI will
develop restoration practices in accordance with State-specific and sediment control
requirements as well as the Plan and Procedures.
State/Commonwealth Land
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
3.2.4.2 Federal Land
The proposed SHP does not cross federal land. The proposed ACP pipeline routes cross
the MNF, GWNF, and lands managed by the National Park Service, which include crossings of
the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. Atlantic and DTI have conducted multiple
meetings with these agencies to discuss avoidance and minimization measures for sensitive
habitats. Table 3.2.4-3 identifies impacts on upland vegetation types in or near the MNF,
GWNF, Appalachian Trail, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Section 3.2.4 summarizes impacts to
Management Prescription Units (MPU) and sensitive vegetation types in the MNF, GWNF, and
near the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. In addition, Appendix 3E summarizes
MNF – Regional Forester Sensitive Species (Table 3E-1), GWNF Occurrence Analysis Results
(Table 3E-2), and GWNF Locally Rare Species (Table 3E-3) which summarize rare and sensitive
plants within these federal properties.
Monongahela National Forest
The MNF is a mosaic of stands of predominantly hardwood trees and understories that
provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species. The ACP Project area crosses 4.3 miles of
MPU 6.1 – Wildlife Habitat Emphasis from MP 80.5 to 83.9 and 1.1 miles of MPU 3.0 –
Vegetation Diversity from MP 71.2 to 73.6.
Desired conditions described in the MNF LRMP for MPU 6.1 include how the MNF
would like to see the area look and function over time after following management emphasis and
direction. The ACP Project route crosses through MNF management prescription areas
categorized as having a high degree of development over time, such as MPU 3.0 - Vegetation
Diversity, Management Prescription. The management emphasis for MPU 3.0 includes age class
diversity and sustainable time production, a variety of forest scenery, habitat for wildlife species
tolerant of disturbances, and motorized recreation (USDA, 2011a). This prescription area covers
a large expanse of land in the MNF therefore most species and habitats of wildlife, fish, and
plants, both common and rare, on the Forest are represented within it. Temporary and permanent
impacts to this mosaic of stands of hardwood trees and associated understory habitat in the MNF
will occur. Temporary impacts associated with revegetation of the temporary right-of-way will
mimic early successional habitat and eventually mature vegetation habitat; however, restoration
activities along the ACP Project permanent easement within the MNF will remain in a permanent
herbaceous state.
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Proposed access roads within the MNF will not cross any acres of trace cover red spruce
forest and moderate cover red spruce forest (USDA, 2013).
George Washington National Forest
Vegetation surveys are being conducted in accordance with the approved botanical study
plan for the USFS and a comprehensive report will be provided in July 2016 to provide an
evaluation of project effects on vegetation resources.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses the Appalachian Trail at approximately
MP 158.1 on U.S. Forest Service lands within the GWNF. As noted above, Atlantic has adopted
the HDD construction method to install the proposed AP-1 mainline under and across the
Appalachian Trail The HDD method would avoid direct impacts on the trail including impacts
on vegetation in the vicinity of the trail. The proposed HDD entry and exit drill locations will be
approximately 1,020 feet away to the northwest and approximately 3,740 feet away from the
Appalachian Trail to the southeast, respectively. These distances from the Appalachian Trail
will represent areas where no clearing of trees along the right-of-way will occur on the land
surface in the immediate vicinity of the Trail.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses the BRP approximately at MP 158.2 about
0.3 mile to the northeast of the recently cleared Three Ridges Overlook, located along the
southeast side of the BRP. As noted above, Atlantic will use HDD construction method to install
the proposed AP-1 mainline under and across the Blue Ridge Parkway. The HDD method would
avoid direct impacts on the parkway, including impacts on vegetation on federal lands
immediately adjacent to the parkway. A cleared right-of-way corridor would be created,
however south of the crossing of the BRP, from the point where the HDD would exit and the
pipeline would proceed to the east over Piney Mountain.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is no longer crossed by the ACP.
3.3
WILDLIFE
3.3.1 Description of Wildlife
3.3.2 Construction and Operations Impacts and Mitigation
3.3.2.1 Pipeline Facilities
Atlantic and DTI estimated potential impacts due to fragmentation by comparing the
proposed construction footprints for the ACP and SHP to a digital data layer for land use and
cover types in a Geographic Information System. Atlantic used digital data from the USGS’s
National GAP Analysis Program (GAP) (USGS, 2011) to identify interior forest lands crossed by
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the ACP and SHP Project areas. Interior forest was defined as blocks of contiguous forest
occurring at least 100 feet from an edge. An edge was defined as a change in cover type in the
GAP data. To assess impacts due to fragmentation of blocks of interior forest lands, Atlantic and
DTI identified locations and calculated impacts where the proposed ACP and SHP Projects
would fragment contiguous blocks of interior forest habitat measuring at least 35 acres in area,
which is the minimum size of interior forest habitat that would support interior forest species, as
cited in a recent Environmental Impact Statement by FERC (2014). Forest fragmentation
calculations by land use type are included in Table 3.3.2-1.
TABLE 3.3.2-1
Forest Fragmentation From Construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project a
Number of
Fragments
Created
Total Number of
Acres Fragmented c
Average Size of
Fragment
(acres)
Total Length of
Fragmentation in
Miles
Deciduous Dominated Forest and Woodland
73
33,938
465
12.4
Floodplain and Riparian
23
11,307
492
3.0
Mixed Deciduous and Coniferous Forest and
Woodland
100
16,860
169
13.7
TOTALS
196
62,104
317
29.1 miles
Forest Type b
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a
b
c
Construction of the SHP will not result in forest fragmentation.
U.S. Geological Survey’s National GAP Analysis Program, 2011.
Forested polygons were clipped 300 feet from the project centerline for calculations.
Aboveground Facilities
3.3.2.2 Access Roads and Other Work Areas
Approximately 75 percent of current access roads identified are located on existing roads
(private and/or public). Approximately 6 percent are extensions of existing roads and roughly
19 percent are new roads.
3.3.2.3 Operations
3.4
MIGRATORY BIRDS
3.4.1 Important Bird Areas
Important Bird Areas are sites identified by the National Audubon Society that provide
essential habitat for one or more species of birds. These areas can support breeding, wintering,
or migrating birds; can be publicly or privately owned; and may or may not be protected
(National Audubon Society, 2014a). As shown in Table 3.4.1-1 and Figure 3.4.1-1, the proposed
ACP facilities cross six Important Bird Areas in Virginia and North Carolina and the proposed
SHP facilities cross one Important Bird Area in West Virginia.
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TABLE 3.4.1-1
Important Bird Areas Occurring in the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project
Project Component
Milepost a
SHP TL-635
MP 23.5 to 29.4
Important habitats include dry deciduous and moist
deciduous forest. These “cove forests” tend to have
high species richness.
ACP AP-1
MP 84.0 to 97.5
Important habitats include successional habitat,
pasturelands, grassy fields, shrubby edges, mixed
hardwood forests. The area is an important migratory
pathway for neotropical migrants.
Upper Blue Ridge
Mountains
ACP AP-1
MP 152.1 to 161.8
Important habitats include rocky outcrops, dry ridges,
cove forests, diverse forest communities, and mature
deciduous forests. The area is a significant fall raptor
flyway and stopover habitat for migrating passerines.
Central Piedmont
ACP AP-1
MP 164.0 to 209.4
Important habitats include early to mid-successional
grasslands and scrub/shrub habitats, hardwood, mixed,
and pine forests, and fallow fields.
Great Dismal Swamp
ACP AP-3
MP 66.3 to 76.1
Important habitats include forested wetlands, cypresstupelo habitat, and Atlantic white-cedar forest. The area
is a significant stopover habitat for migrating passerines
in the spring and fall.
Roanoke River
Bottomlands
ACP AP-2
MP 9.2 to 10.2 and MP
11.1 to 11.9
Important habitats include bottomland hardwood forest,
and bald cypress and water tupelo habitats. The area
supports several colonies of wading birds and breeding
ducks. Neotropical migrants are known to breed in the
Important Bird Area.
Upper Neuse River
Bottomlands
ACP AP-2
MP 97.1 to 101.5
Important habitats include bottomland hardwood forest,
cypress-tupelo-gum swamp forest, pine forest, mixed
hardwood forest, and grassland.
Important Bird Area
Description
WEST VIRGINIA
Lewis Wetzel Wildlife
Management Area
VIRGINIA
Allegheny Highlands
NORTH CAROLINA
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Source: National Audubon Society 2014a.
a
The mileposts used in the FERC Application, which was filed on September 18, 2015 (FERC Accession Number 20150918-5212),
were based on three-dimensional changes in topography along the proposed pipeline routes. In areas where a pipeline route has
changed due to the adoption of an alternative, the mileposts in the affected area have been scaled to account for the resulting
difference in the length of the route. The straight-line distance between consecutive mileposts as indicated or depicted in tables and
figures in this filing may be greater than or less than 5,280 feet. The mileposts should be considered as reference points only.
3.4.2 Migratory Birds in the Project Area
Atlantic and DTI compiled a list of important or sensitive migratory birds that could
potentially occur along the proposed pipeline corridors for the Projects (FWS, 2008; South
Atlantic Migratory Bird Initiative, 2014; Atlantic Coast Joint Venture, 2014; and Appalachian
Mountains Joint Venture, 2015). The proposed AP-1 mainline route crosses Bird Conservation
Region (BCR) 28 – Appalachian Mountains, BCR 29 – Piedmont, and BCR 27 – Southern
Coastal Plain; the AP-2 mainline and AP-3 lateral routes cross BCR 27 – Southeastern Coastal
Plain; and the AP-4 and AP-5 lateral routes cross BCR 29 – Piedmont. The SHP crosses
BCR 28, Appalachian Mountains. The Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) birds and high
priority bird species potentially found in the ACP Project area and SHP Project area based on
these BCRs (identified through a FWS Information Planning and Conservation System (IPaC
System) review and the Appalachian and Atlantic Coast Joint Ventures) are listed in Appendix
3D.
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Based on the IPaC BCC bird list and high priority bird species listed by the Appalachian
and Atlantic Coast Joint Ventures, a combined total of 78 bird species are expected to breed in
the ACP Project area and SHP Project area. Additionally, a review of NCWRC Natural Heritage
Inventory (NHI) data identified a colonial wading bird rookery along the proposed AP- 3
mainline, within 0.5 mile of the proposed workspace near MP 31.7 in Halifax County, North
Carolina (NCDENR, 2014b). A review of the Center for Conservation Biology’s (CCB)
Virginia Mapping Portal identified four eagle nests, one known eagle roost, six historical
colonial waterbird rookery locations, and nine historical osprey nest locations (most of which are
on human made platforms) within a 2-mile-wide corridor of the ACP in Virginia. Aerial surveys
conducted in 2015 and 2016 identified nesting bald eagles, roosting golden eagles, rookeries and
other raptor stick nests within a 2-mile-wide corridor of the ACP and SHP (see Table 3.4.2-1).
TABLE 3.4.2-1
Aerial Avian Survey Results for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project a
Nest or Observation Type
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Bald eagle nest
0
8
5
Golden eagle observation
3
4
NA
Colonial waterbird Rookery
1
1
15
Unknown species stick nest
15
14
NA
Great horned owl nest
0
1
NA
Red-tailed hawk nest
4
3
NA
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a
Survey results are from 2015 and 2016 Red-cockaded Woodpecker Survey Report North Carolina and Virginia and Bald Eagle and
Rookery Survey Report North Carolina; 2016 Bald and Golden Eagle Survey Report West Virginia and Virginia; 2016 Bald and
Golden Eagle Survey Report West Virginia,
3.4.3 Impacts on Migratory Birds
Atlantic and DTI developed conservation measures that would minimize impacts on
migratory birds. Atlantic and DTI anticipate filing an updated Migratory Bird Plan in the third
quarter of 2016.
Some vegetation clearing activities associated with construction of the proposed pipelines
are scheduled to occur outside the migratory and nesting seasons for most migratory birds in the
region.
As shown in Table 1.6-1 in Resource Report 1, tree clearing for the 2017 construction
spreads is expected to occur between April 2017 and fourth quarter 2017; and tree clearing for
2018 spreads is expected to occur between November 2017 and second quarter 2018. In order to
maintain the current construction schedule, Atlantic and DTI plan to clear spreads 1, 2, 4, 5, 9,
10, 13 and Marts, Buckingham, and Northampton compressor stations and Long Run, Elizabeth
River, Kincheloe, Woods Corner, Smithfield, Fayetteville, Pembroke, Brunswick, and
Greensville M&R facilities; consequently clearing in some areas will continue in spring and
summer 2017 during the migratory bird nesting season. The remainder of spreads and facilities
will be constructed in 2018, with the majority of clearing occurring over the winter months
outside of the nesting season for migratory birds.
Due to challenging terrain or conditions which may require multiple years of
construction, schedule constraints, unforeseen delays in receiving the FERC Certificate, and
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landowner permission restrictions, some occupied Indiana bat forested habitat may need to be
cleared outside the recommended winter clearing period. Mitigation and conservation measures
for these potential impacts on migratory birds and their habitats will be described in the updated
Migratory Bird Plan provided in the third quarter of 2016.
Raptor nests (including eagle nests) and rookeries identified during surveys will have
appropriate no activity restrictions in buffers around the nests if the nests are active at the time of
construction. Agency recommended timing restrictions and no-activity buffers are provided in
Table 3.4.3-1.
TABLE 3.4.3-1
Agency Recommended Migratory Bird Conservation Measures a
Recommended Measures
Associated
Restriction
Dates
PAFWS
Avoid clearing vegetation during the primary
nesting season for most native birds
April 1 –
August 31
Bald eagle nests
and winter roosts
WVFWS
Follow National Bald Eagle Management
Guidelines (NBEMG)
See NBEMG
WVFWS Technical Assistance
Letter dated December 9, 2014
Bald eagle nests
MNF
1,500 foot no activity buffer
Active eagle
nests
MNF Forestwide Standards
Migratory birds
WVFWS
Avoid clearing vegetation during the primary
nesting season for most native birds
April 1 –
August 31
VIRGINIA
Bald eagle nests
VAFWS
Follow VA Review process at:
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/e
ndangered/projectreviews_step6a.html /
Follow National Bald Eagle Management
Guidelines
See NBEMG
Migratory birds
VAFWS
Avoid clearing vegetation during the primary
nesting season for most native birds
March 15 –
August 15
NORTH
CAROLINA
Bald eagle nests
NCFWS
Follow National Bald Eagle Management
Guidelines / Southeast Region Bald Eagle
Management Guidelines and Conservation
Measures at:
http://www.fws.gov/southeast/es/baldeagle/
See NBEMG
/ website
provided
NCFWS Technical Assistance
Letter dated March 25, 2015
NCWRC
No activity during active breeding season,
within 0.5 mile of edge of rookery.
February 15
– July 31
Email from G. Garrison
(NCWRC) to S. Throndson
(NRG), dated December 23, 2015
Species/Group
Recommending
Agency 1
Source
PENNSYLVANIA
Migratory birds
WEST VIRGINIA
Rookeries
WVFWS Letter dated December
9, 2014
VAFWS Technical Assistance
Letter dated January 23, 2015
Meeting with VAFWS on
December 16, 2015
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1
FWS – FWS Ecological Services Field Office
MNF – Monongahela National Forest
GWNF – George Washington National Forest
NCWRC – North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
3.5
BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLES
Aerial surveys for bald eagles in North Carolina were completed in March 2015 and
aerial surveys for bald eagle nests and golden eagle roosting in Virginia and West Virginia were
completed in March 2016. Summary of those results are provided in Table 3.4.2-1.
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Review of the CCB Virginia Eagle Nest Locator indicated that there are nests and
communal roosts in the vicinity of the proposed routes. During 2015 and 2016 bald eagle nest
surveys, nine bald eagle nests were identified in Virginia, no bald eagle nests were identified in
West Virginia, and five bald eagle nests were identified in North Carolina. Four golden eagle
observations were made in Virginia and three golden eagle observations were made in West
Virginia during 2016 surveys.
3.5.1 Impacts on Bald and Golden Eagles
A revised Migratory Bird Plan which identifies avoidance, minimization, and mitigation
measures for effects to migratory birds, including bald and golden eagles, as a result of the
Projects will be submitted in the third quarter of 2016. Agency recommended timing restrictions
and no-activity buffers are provided in Table 3.4.3-1.
During project activities including tree clearing or construction Atlantic and DTI will
follow procedures developed in consultation with the FWS and appropriate state wildlife
agencies in accordance with the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (FWS, 2007) and
Forestwide Standards (USDA, 2011) for bald eagle nests, bald eagle wintering areas, and golden
eagle wintering areas that are identified during aerial surveys. These same procedures will be
followed for nests identified within the CCB database. In the MNF, a 1,500 foot buffer will be
used around bald eagle nests when eagles are present.
For any tree clearing that occurs during the winter roosting season or nesting season, a
qualified biological monitor will accompany the clearing crews for work conducted in areas
where golden and bald eagles are present or likely present based on 2016 surveys and CCB data
in Virginia and West Virginia. Areas of golden eagle activity are shown in Figure 3) (Jachowski
et al., 2015). The qualified biological monitor will walk ahead of the clearing crews and search
for roosting golden and bald eagles and nesting bald eagles.
If a roosting eagle is located in or near the work area, the monitor will ensure that crews
do not cause injury to the bird; in order to protect the bird, if necessary, the crew will leave the
area and return once the bird is no longer in the area. If the eagle moves to another area, the
monitor will note its new location if possible, and direct crews away from that area. The WV
and VAFWS will be notified of any golden eagle activity within the project area within 24 hours.
The Bald Eagle Management Guidelines and Forest Service Standards will be followed for
active bald eagle nests identified; if the recommended buffers in the Guidelines cannot be
implemented, a qualified biologist will communicate with the FWS and the Forest Service to
determine an appropriate buffer based on the work activity, visibility to nest, and stage of
nesting. The GWNF, MNF, and appropriate FWS office will be contacted to discuss appropriate
measures to protect the nesting eagles if the standards in the Bald Eagle Management Guidelines
cannot be adhered to and to determine if an eagle disturbance permit may be necessary.
Bald eagle nests identified during aerial survey or the CCB database will be monitored
during pre-construction to determine bird activity. The Bald Eagle Management Guidelines will
be followed for active bald eagle nests and appropriate protections will be placed on other active
raptor nests as described in the Migratory Bird Conservation Plan that has been provided to the
FERC and FWS for the projects.
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Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation
MARINE MAMMALS
All marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of
1972. Some marine mammals are afforded additional protections under the ESA if they are
federally listed as threatened or endangered. The MMPA prohibits, with certain exceptions, the
taking of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas and the
importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products into the United States. The term
“take” as defined in Section 3 of the MMPA means “to harm, hunt, capture, or kill, or attempt to
harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal” (16 United States Code [USC] § 1362(13)).
Some marine mammals are afforded additional protections under the ESA if they are federally
listed as threatened or endangered; however, the Projects are not expected to impact federally
listed marine mammals.
To assess the potential occurrence of marine mammals in waterbodies crossed by the
ACP, Atlantic reviewed multiple online resources available through NOAA Fisheries website
and State/Commonwealth resource agencies including the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Marine Mammal Stock Assessments – 2013 and The Marine Mammals of Virginia. Based on
this review, bottlenose dolphin and harbor seal were identified as having the potential to occur in
the ACP Project area in the City of Chesapeake, Nelson County, and the City of Suffolk. The
proposed AP-3 lateral route crosses the Southern Branch Elizabeth River, James River, and
Nansemond River, which have the potential to contain these species.
Atlantic submitted requests for early coordination and technical assistance in September
2014 with a follow-up in February 2015 to the NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Protected Resources
(OPR). Atlantic requested verification of the list of marine mammal species that may occur
within the ACP Project area, information on known occurrences of species, and direction
regarding measures for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating impacts on the species.
Correspondence with the OPR (NOAA Fisheries, 2015b) did not identify any additional species
that may occur in the ACP Project area. Atlantic contacted the NOAA Fisheries Southeast and
Northeast Regional offices to confirm potential presence of bottlenose dolphins and harbor seals
at the Nansemond River (NOAA Fisheries, 2015; NOAA Fisheries 2016).
Bottlenose Dolphin
NOAA Fisheries (2015b) indicated that bottlenose dolphins may occur in the lower and
middle Chesapeake Bay during the Summer near Cape Charles, as well as in the James and
Elizabeth rivers. Bottlenose dolphins could occur in the Nansemond River, but their densities
would be low. They are likely not present during colder months.
Harbor Seal
The harbor seal has potential to occur in the ACP Project area in the City of Chesapeake
where the AP-3 lateral will cross the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and in the Nansemond
River. Seals are mainly seen during the Winter months in and around the Chesapeake Bay. In
recent years, small numbers of seals (less than 50) have established Winter haul-out sites in the
Chesapeake Bay. NOAA Fisheries (2015b) has indicated that harbor seals may occur near
Virginia Beach, Linkhorn Bay, and even Hopewell, up the James River. They infrequently occur
in small groups near islands of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Spring and Summer.
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3.6.1 Impacts on Marine Mammals
Atlantic has evaluated and is planning use of the HDD construction method to install the
AP-3 lateral beneath the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and Nansemond River. The HDD
method will eliminate the need for in-water work at the crossing and will avoid or minimize
direct impacts on marine mammals.
If an HDD could not be completed and the waterbodies would be crossed using a
technique which required in-stream activities, Atlantic would consult with NOAA Fisheries
Office of Protected Species (OPS) and develop a monitoring and mitigation plan to avoid
impacts on marine mammals. Appropriate measures would be developed in order to avoid the
need for an Incidental Harassment Authorization, with approval from the OPS.
3.7
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES
3.7.1 Federally Listed and Proposed Species
Atlantic and DTI reviewed the IPaC System for the Rev 10 route to determine which
federally listed species could occur in the ACP Project area and SHP Project area.
For the ACP, Atlantic sent letters to the West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina
Ecological Services Field Offices (ESFO) and to NOAA Fisheries’ OPRs in February, March,
and April 2016 requesting technical assistance based on the species lists obtained through the
IPaC System for the Rev 10 route and previous consultation on marine mammals potentially in
the area. These letters requested verification of the species that could be impacted by the ACP
Project, information on known species locations, as well as direction on field survey protocols
for species-specific surveys.
Based on information obtained through IPaC System, there are 28 federally listed species
that potentially occur within the ACP Project area and the SHP Project area. An updated list of
Federal species based on Rev 10 IPAC review is provided in Appendix 3C; this list will be
further refined upon receipt of response from the FWS Field Offices.
Atlantic and DTI have prepared a draft BA evaluating the potential impacts of the
Projects on federally listed species. A final BA will be submitted in the third quarter of 2016 to
incorporate the results of remaining field surveys.
3.7.1.1 Species Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Atlantic and DTI have reviewed the FWS IPAC System to identify federally listed
endangered, threatened, and proposed species potentially occurring in the ACP Project area and
SHP Project area. These species are described below and in detail in the BA.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Cheat Mountain Salamander
Potential and modeled habitat for the Cheat Mountain salamander has been avoided by
adoption of the GWNF 6 alternative route. The current proposed route does not crossed known
or modeled Cheat Mountain salamander habitat. However the Forest Service has identified two
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additional areas within the MNF that could provide habitat for this species and has recommended
that additional surveys be completed this spring in these areas for the Cheat Mountain
Salamander. These surveys will be completed in April and May and the results will be filed in a
survey report with the Commission in June 2016. The project is expected to have no impacts on
the Cheat Mountain salamander, which will be verified upon completion of surveys in 2016.
Birds
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Atlantic’s biological survey crews documented potential foraging habitat for redcockaded woodpecker along the proposed AP-2 and AP-3 routes during environmental field
surveys completed in the Summer and Fall of 2014 and along the Fayetteville route alternative
during environmental field surveys in the Spring of 2016. Based on the results of these habitat
surveys, agency communications, and review of IPaC System and NHI data, Atlantic conducted
aerial surveys for nesting cavity trees within 0.5 mile of foraging habitat and NHI occurrences
along the Fayetteville route alternative and other facilities such as access roads and compressor
stations.
The aerial surveys were conducted on March 7 and 8, 2016 prior to leaf-out on hardwood
trees present in the canopy or subcanopy of survey stands. Global positioning system (GPS) data
was collected for RCW cavity trees or suspect cavity starts identified during the aerial surveys.
The aerial surveys did not identify any active RCW cavity trees within the study area or within
0.5 mile of the study area in North Carolina or Virginia.
The 2016 aerial surveys resulted in identification of one pine tree with potential resin
wells in on the Fayetteville route alternative in Cumberland County, North Carolina. This
location will be visited on the ground in April 2016 to determine potential for RCW activity.
With the adoption of the Fayetteville route alternative the cavity start identified during 2015
surveys in Cumberland County, North Carolina no longer falls within 0.5 mile of the route and
no further action is necessary at this site.
Wood Stork
Crustaceans
Madison Cave Isopod
The ACP crosses Cochran’s Conservation Site as discussed in section 3.2.1. Cochrans
Cave contains rare invertebrates including the Madison Cave isopod. Atlantic and DTI are
currently conducting a detailed assessment and field survey to identify sinkholes and other karst
features (e.g., cave entrances, closed depressions, and sinking streams) along the GWNF 6 route
alternative. Once the field surveys are complete in the summer of 2016, Atlantic will provide the
Virginia EFSO with copies of a final survey report as well as Atlantic’s and DTI’s Karst
Monitoring and Mitigation Plan for review.
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Fish
Cape Fear Shiner
Roanoke Logperch
Based on consultation with the Virginia ESFO, surveys for Roanoke logperch in
suitable habitat areas along the proposed AP-1 mainline route are required. In 2016 seven
waterbody crossings require habitat surveys for Roanoke logperch, due to either reroutes or lack
of survey permission in 2015. Presence/absence fish surveys for Roanoke logperch will occur if
suitable habitat is present.
Atlantic will submit a study plan detailing the methods for these surveys to the Virginia
ESFO. Field surveys are expected to be completed in the Summer of 2016. Following
completion of the surveys, a report describing the results of the surveys will be submitted to the
agencies for review.
Insects
Monarch Butterfly
Saint Francis' Satyr Butterfly
The only known occurrences of the Saint Francis’ Satyr butterfly are within the Fort
Bragg military installation, which is located approximately 14 miles from the proposed AP-2
mainline route near MP 134.3.
Mammals
There are four federally listed or proposed bat species with the potential to occur in the
ACP Project area and SHP Project area: Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, Virginia big-eared
bat, and gray bat.
Atlantic and DTI prepared 2016 survey plans for each of the bat species. These plans
will describe survey methods in accordance with the appropriate bat survey protocol for each
species. Survey plans were submitted to the North Carolina ESFO on February 17, 2016, will be
submitted to the West Virginia and Virginia ESFOs in early April. Surveys in all
States/Commonwealths will be completed between May 15 and August 15, 2016.
Indiana Bat
Additional pedestrian surveys for potential hibernacula will be completed as requested by
the FWS and MNF in 2016. Survey reports for 2016 survey efforts will be provided in fall 2016.
Northern Long-eared Bat
The northern long-eared bat was listed as threatened under the ESA, effective May 4,
2015. The FWS has issued a Final Rule under Section 4(d) of the ESA, effective February 16,
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2016, providing for certain prohibitions under Section 9 regarding take, including incidental take
that occurs due to tree removal (a) within a 0.25 mile (0.4 km) radius of known hibernacula or
(b) that cuts or destroyed known occupied maternity roost trees, or any other trees within a
150-foot (45-meter) radius from known maternity trees during the pup season (June 1 through
July 31) in areas affected by White Nose Syndrome.
As noted above, Atlantic and DTI will be conducting additional surveys in 2016 for the
species and final reports will be submitted to the agencies upon completion.
Virginia Big-eared Bat
As noted above, Atlantic and DTI will be conducting additional surveys in 2016 for the
species and final reports will be submitted to the agencies upon completion.
Little Brown Bat
Gray Bat
The gray bat was listed as federally endangered in 1975. Primary threats to the gray bat
include human disturbance of cave habitats and habitat loss or degradation. Gray bats reside in
caves year round; they switch caves seasonally, inhabiting deep, vertical caves in the winter and
limestone karst caves in the summer, often near waterbodies. The gray bat has the potential to
occur in Bath County, Virginia.
As noted above, Atlantic and DTI will be conducting additional surveys in 2016 for the
species and final reports will be submitted to the agencies upon completion.
Federally Listed Mussels
There are five federally listed mussel species with the potential to occur in the ACP
Project area and SHP Project area: dwarf wedge mussel, James spinymussel, clubshell mussel,
snuffbox mussel, and Tar River spinymussel. Atlantic and DTI will complete surveys for these
species.
Survey reports for the 2015 season were submitted in March 2016. Atlantic plans to
complete surveys in spring and summer 2016 and final survey reports will be provided in the
third quarter of 2016. Streams requiring survey are listed in Table 3.7.1-2.
There are two federally listed mussel species with the potential to occur in the SHP
Project area: clubshell mussel and snuffbox mussel. Both of these species have potential to
occur in McElroy Creek, which is crossed by the proposed TL-635 pipeline loop. Although
Meathouse Fork has potential for federally listed mussels, it does not meet the 25.9 kilometer (10
mi2) upper watershed requirement to necessitate survey. Occupancy surveys for mussels in SHP
Project area waterbodies were completed during the Summer of 2015, and no federally listed
mussels were found.
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TABLE 3.7.1-2
Mussel Survey Waterbodies for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project a
Project / State/
Commonwealth /
County/City
Waterbody
SUPPLY HEADER PROJECT
West Virginia
Wetzel
South Fork 1, Fishing Creek
Wetzel
South Fork 2, Fishing Creek
Wetzel
South Fork 3, Fishing Creek
Doddridge
McElroy Creek
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE
West Virginia
Lewis
Kincheloe Creek 2
Lewis
Kincheloe Creek 3
Lewis
West Fork River
Pocahontas
West Fork, Greenbriar River
Federally listed
Species Expected
Survey Status
Results
No
No
No
Potential
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
No
No
Potential
No
Pending
Pending
Completed
Completed
(offline)
Completed
(offline)
Completed
(offline)
Pending
Pending
Pending
Completed
(offline)
Completed
Completed
Pending
Pending
Pending
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
Completed
(offline)
Completed
(offline)
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
No federally listed mussels found
Pocahontas
East Fork, Greenbriar River
No
Pocahontas
Little River of the EFGR
No
Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Randolph
Clover Creek 1
Clover Creek 2
Clover Creek 3
Tygart Valley River
No
No
No
No
Upshur
Upshur
Pocahontas
Virginia
Highland
Buckhannon River
French Creek
Greenbrier River
No
No
No
Bullpasture River
Potential
Highland
Cowpasture River
Potential
Highland
Highland
Bath
Bath
Bath
Bath
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Augusta
Nelson
Warrick Run
Back Creek
Jackson River
Cowpasture River 2
Stuart Run
Mill Creek
Hamilton Branch
Calfpasture River 2
Calfpasture River 3
Ramseys Draft 2
Ramseys Draft 3
Ramseys Draft 4
Calfpasture River
Jennings Branch
Middle River
Folly Mills Creek
Christians Creek
South River
Back Creek
South Fork, Rockfish River
No
Potential
Potential
Potential
No
Potential
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Potential
Potential
Potential
No
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No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
Pending
Pending
Pending
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
No federally listed mussels found
Pending
No federally listed mussels found
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
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TABLE 3.7.1-2 (cont’d)
Mussel Survey Waterbodies for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project a
Project / State/
Commonwealth /
County/City
Nelson
Nelson
Nelson
Nelson
Buckingham
Buckingham
Buckingham
Buckingham
Buckingham
Buckingham
Cumberland
Prince Edward
Prince Edward
Nottoway
Nottoway
Nottoway
Nottoway
Nottoway
Nottoway
Nottoway
Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie
Brunswick
Brunswick
Greensville
Greensville
Southampton
Southampton
Southampton
Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk
North Carolina
Halifax
Halifax
Halifax
Halifax
Halifax
Halifax
Nash
Nash
Nash
Nash
Nash
Nash
Waterbody
Davis Creek
Muddy Creek
Dutch Creek
Dutch Creek AR
North River
Federally listed
Species Expected
No
No
No
No
No
Survey Status
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Results
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
North River AR
Slate River
Willis River
Willis River AR
Little Willis River
Green Creek
Appomattox River
Little Saylers Creek
Ellis Creek
Flat Creek
Little Creek
Deep Creek
Winningham Creek
Woody Creek
Cellar Creek
Butterwood Creek
Beaver Pond Creek 1
Beaver Pond Creek 2
Beaver Pond Creek 3
Nottoway River 1
Waqua Creek
Sturgeon Creek
Meherrin River 1
Fontaine/Fountains Creek
Meherrin River 2
Tararra Creek
UNT Nottoway River 1
Quaker Swamp 1
Quaker Swamp 2
Cohoon Creek
West Branch, Nansemond River
Nansemond River
No
Potential
No
No
No
No
Potential
No
Potential
Potential
Potential
No
No
No
No
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
Potential
No
No
Potential
No
No
No
No
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Pending
Completed
Completed
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Pending
Completed
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
Pending
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
Pending
No federally listed species found
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Pending
Marsh Swamp
Beaverdam Swamp
Burnt Coat Swamp
Jacket Swamp
Rocky Swamp
Fishing Creek
Black Swamp
Swift Creek
Flat Rock Branch 1
Flat Rock Branch 2
Pig Basket Creek
Stony Creek
No
Potential
No
Potential
No
No
No
No
No
No
Potential
No
Completed
Pending
Completed
Pending
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Pending
Completed
No federally listed species found
Pending
No federally listed species found
Pending
No federally listed species found
State-listed species found
No federally listed species found
State-listed species found
No federally listed species found
No federally listed species found
Pending
No federally listed species found
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TABLE 3.7.1-2 (cont’d)
Mussel Survey Waterbodies for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project a
Project / State/
Federally listed
Commonwealth /
County/City
Waterbody
Species Expected
Survey Status
Results
Nash
Little Sapony Creek
Potential
Pending
Pending
Nash
Sapony Creek
Potential
Pending
Pending
Nash
Tar River
Potential
Pending
Pending
Nash
Toisnot Swamp
Potential
Pending
Pending
Wilson
UNT to Marsh Swamp
No
Completed
No federally listed species found
Wilson
Contentnea Creek
No
Completed
State-listed species found
Johnston
Little Buffalo Creek
No
Completed
No federally listed species found
Johnston
Little River
Potential
Completed
No federally listed species found
Johnston
Polecat Branch
No
Pending
Pending
Johnston
Neuse River
Potential
Pending
Pending
Johnston
Hannah Creek
Potential
Pending
Pending
Johnston
White Oak Branch
Potential
Pending
Pending
Johnston
Stone Creek
Potential
Pending
Pending
Johnston
Johnson Swamp
Potential
Pending
Pending
Johnston
John K. Swamp
No
Pending
Pending
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a
Surveys are ongoing and will be completed in the Fall of 2015. Survey results will be provided upon completion.
The FWS and VDGIF DRAFT Freshwater Mussel Survey Guidelines for Virginia will be
implemented in Virginia. In accordance with this document, habitat assessments will be
completed for stream crossings along the proposed pipeline routes with watersheds greater than
5 square miles upstream from the crossing location. In 2015, abbreviated or full surveys were
performed at 10 stream crossings identified through review of NHI data and agency consultation
as known to contain protected freshwater mussels, indicator prey species, and/or federally listed
species. No federally listed mussels were found during survey, and one of these stream crossings
(Bullpasture River) is no longer on the current proposed route. Occupancy surveys for the
remaining streams determined to contain suitable habitat and streams that are known to contain
federally listed species will continue in the Summer of 2016.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
James Spinymussel
Clubshell
The only waterbody crossed by the ACP in which the clubshell has the potential to occur
in is the West Fork River, which is crossed by the proposed AP-1 mainline near MP 8.1 in Upshur
County, West Virginia. During surveys in 2015, no clubshell were identified in this waterbody.
Snuffbox
The only waterbody along the ACP in which the snuffbox has the potential to occur is the
West Fork River, which is crossed by the proposed AP-1 mainline near MP 8.1 in Upshur County,
West Virginia. During surveys in 2015, no snuffbox were identified in this waterbody.
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Tar River Spinymussel
Plants
Twelve federally listed plant species have the potential to occur in the ACP Project area
and one federally listed plant species has potential to occur in the SHP Project area. Atlantic and
DTI are planning to conduct surveys for these species in areas containing potentially suitable
habitat as identified by qualified botanists approved by the FWS for each species along the
GWNF 6 route and Fayetteville route alternatives. Analyses of potentially suitable habitat are
ongoing. Survey windows vary for each species based primarily on flowering times or other
times of year when the plant is most readily apparent.
Atlantic and DTI will prepare plant survey plans for each of the States/Commonwealth
that address the listed species below. Reports describing the results of the surveys will be
prepared and submitted to the agencies in the third quarter of 2016.
American Chaffseed
Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid
Michaux's Sumac
Northeastern Bulrush
Pondberry
Rough-leaved Loosestrife
Running Buffalo Clover
Shale Barren Rock Cress
Small Whorled Pogonia
Swamp Pink
Virginia Sneezeweed
Virginia Spiraea
3.7.1.2 Species under NOAA Fisheries Jurisdiction
Fish
Atlantic Sturgeon
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Shortnose Sturgeon
Based on information provided by the Northeast Region of NOAA Fisheries, shortnose
sturgeon is unlikely to occur in waterbodies crossed by the proposed ACP pipelines in Virginia.
The species is not currently known to occur in the James or Elizabeth River basins (NOAA
2014i). A review of the FWS IPAC System for rev 10 did not identify the shortnose sturgeon as
potentially occurring in the project area. No impacts on the shortnose sturgeon are expected
from the ACP or SHP.
Sea Turtles
3.7.1.3 General Construction Impacts and Mitigation
Atlantic and DTI will conduct field surveys as recommended by the FWS ESFO in each
State/Commonwealth crossed by the Projects to determine if federally listed species occur in the
ACP Project area or SHP Project area.
A detailed discussion of potential effects on federally listed species will be included in a
revised BA, which will be submitted in the third quarter of 2016.
Cheat Mountain Salamander
Atlantic adopted the GWNF 6 reroute in order to avoid Cheat Mountain salamander
habitat. The current route (Rev 10) does not crossed modeled Cheat Mountain salamander
habitat. However, as discussed above in section 3.7.1.1, the U.S. Forest Service has identified
two additional areas crossed on the MNF that may contain suitable habitat for this species and
surveys will be conducted in April and May in these locations. The project is not expected to
have impacts on the Cheat Mountain salamander.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
As described above aerial surveys were conducted for RCW cavity trees on the rev 10
route in March 2016 prior to leaf-out of hardwood trees present in the canopy or subcanopy of
survey stands. Atlantic will review the tree with potential sap wells in 2016 to determine if Redcockaded woodpecker may be present. Results of the surveys will be provided upon completion.
Madison Cave Isopod
As noted above, Atlantic and DTI have prepared and will implement a Karst Monitoring
and Mitigation Plan. Atlantic will provide copies of the karst survey report upon completion of
2016 surveys and the mitigation plan to the Virginia EFSO for review.
Roanoke logperch
Bats
Atlantic and DTI are evaluating measures to avoid effects on the federally listed bat
species listed above with potential to occur in the ACP Project area and SHP Project area.
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Consultations with the FWS ESFOs are on-going. Specific measures will be developed in
consultation with the FWS and incorporated into the BA.
Mussels
Plants
In 2015, surveys identified populations of Virginia sneezeweed and Michaux’s sumac
within the workspace. The population of Virginia sneezeweed identified in Augusta County,
Virginia has been avoided by a reroute; this population will no longer be impacted by
construction activities. The population of Michaux’s sumac identified in Robeson County, North
Carolina will be avoided by a route adjustment.
3.7.2 U.S. Forest Service Species
The route for the proposed AP-1 mainline crosses approximately 20.0 miles of USFS
lands in the MNF and GWNF. The USFS maintains Regional Forester Sensitive Species (RFSS)
lists for the MNF, along with Occurrence Analysis Results and Locally Rare Species Results for
the GWNF (see Appendix 3E).
Atlantic is in the process of coordinating with MNF and GWNF staff to identify RFSS
with the potential to occur along a reroute known as GWNF 6 of the proposed AP-1 mainline
route across the MNF and GWNF. Biological surveys for select sensitive species occurred in
Spring through Fall of 2015 and are ongoing through the Summer of 2016 to address the route
changes through the MNF and GWNF. Surveys will document habitat and occurrences of
species within a 300-foot-wide survey corridor. A larger area will be surveyed on a case-by-case
basis if required for particular species identified in the LRMP. If sensitive species are
encountered in the survey area, Atlantic will coordinate with the USFS to develop measures to
avoid or minimize impacts on the species.
3.7.2.1 Monongahela National Forest
The MNF is located in the Eastern Forest Service Region (Region 9). The AP-1 mainline
route crosses approximately 5.5 miles of the MNF and are known to contain Management
Indicator Species (MIS) (see Table 3.7.2-1). The MNF provided Atlantic with a document titled
“Recommended Environmental Surveys” on April 21, 2015. This document recommends
surveys for specific RFSS species on AP-1 as described below (see Appendix 3E, Table 3E-1).
Based on the GWNF 6 alternative reroute, additional survey recommendations for the MNF are
expected in April 2016. Coordination with the MNF regarding RFSS and MIS is ongoing, and
discussion for all RFSS species will be included in a Biological Evaluation (BE) to be submitted
to the USFS in the third quarter of 2016.
A discussion of the RFSS that were specifically identified by the MNF as the species of
most concern will be updated once consultations on the GWNF 6 route are completed. These
species will be discussed in detail in the BE, planned for submittal during the third quarter of
2016.
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TABLE 3.7.2-1
Species
Wild brook trout
(Salvelinus fontinalis)
Cerulean warbler
(Dendroica cerulea)
Management Indicator Species for the Monongahela National Forest
Federal
Conservation
Status
Reasons for selections
None
Top level predator, population changes reflect an integration of effects to water quality and stream
conditions across aquatic ecosystems influenced by management on National Forest System lands.
None
Wild turkey
(Meleagris gallopavo)
West Virginia northern
flying squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus
fuscus)
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Source: USDA, 2011a
None
Endangered
Associated with large trees, gaps, and complex canopy layering characteristic of old growth
forests. A forest interior species that is believed to be sensitive to fragmentation. The Forest and
WVDNR are cooperating on an ongoing songbird point count monitoring program.
In the Appalachians, strongly associated with oak mast. Requires herbaceous openings for brood
range and is expected to reflect the effectiveness of the cooperative Forest-WVDNR wildlife
opening management effort. Uses shrub/sapling stands for nest sites.
Associated with certain late successional characteristics (snags, canopy gaps, moist microclimate,
and co-dominance by spruce). A long-term, Forest wide monitoring program is being developed.
West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel
The West Virginia northern flying squirrel was listed as a federally endangered
subspecies in 1985. The squirrel has since been removed from the endangered species list in
2008, but a court ruling following a lawsuit in 2011 ordered the FWS to restore ESA protections
to the species. The squirrel remained an endangered species until the U.S. Court of Appeals
reversed the initial court decision in 2012, and the subspecies was officially delisted in 2013
(FWS, 2013c). This species is also listed as Commonwealth endangered in Virginia.
In 2015, Atlantic submitted a study plan, conducted habitat surveys and mapping, and
provided results of the surveys to MNF for review of the AP-1 mainline. Based on concerns by
the MNF about impacts to West Virginia northern flying squirrel and other species by the AP-1
mainline, Atlantic investigated alternate routes for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts on
suitable habitat for the West Virginia northern flying squirrel. Due to the adoption of the GWNF
6 Alternative the route selected avoids previously surveyed and modeled habitat for this species,
as provided by MNF staff. Atlantic concludes that West Virginia northern flying squirrel are not
present in the Project area and believes that construction and operation of the ACP will have no
effect on this species.
Northern Goshawk
The northern goshawk is a RFSS potentially occurring within the MNF. It is the largest
member of the Accipiter genus. Adults are blue-gray above and barred gray or white below and
juveniles are brown above and barred brown below with pale-yellow eyes. Adults develop dark
red eyes typically after their second year and always have a white eye stripe. Juveniles and
adults have a barred tail, with dark brown or black barring.
In the document provided by the MNF on April 22, 2015, the MNF outlined
recommendations for environmental surveys needed to facilitate an analysis of the ACP’s AP-1
mainline route on the MNF. The MNF requested northern goshawk acoustic broadcast surveys
to determine if nesting behavior is occurring on or adjacent to the proposed ACP Project area. In
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2015, Atlantic submitted a study plan, conducted surveys in suitable habitat, and provided results
indicating no goshawks were identified to MNF for review of the AP-1 mainline.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for northern goshawk surveys for the GWNF 6
Alternative reroute to submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and
results will be incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in July
2016.
Timber Rattlesnake
Timber rattlesnakes are ranked as “S3” (vulnerable) in West Virginia and are listed as
RFSS in the MNF. The species is a geographically widespread but secretive venomous snake
found throughout much of the eastern U.S. (VDGIF, 2015; Virginia Herpetological Society
[VHS], 2015).
A field survey for timber rattlesnake habitats within MNF was completed in August,
2015 prior to any reroutes. No signs of timber rattlesnakes such as shed skins or feces were
found.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for timber rattlesnake surveys for the GWNF 6
Alternative to submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and results
will be incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in July 2016.
Alleghany Woodrat
Allegheny woodrats are ranked as “S3” (vulnerable) in West Virginia and are listed as
RFSS in the MNF. Allegheny woodrats are typically found within the forested mountains of
West Virginia. Their habitat generally includes continuous areas (greater than 200 meters) of surface
rock (rock outcrops, boulder fields, cliffs, talus slopes, etc.) within the forest interior, as well as
riverbanks with large sandstone boulders. Allegheny woodrat foraging sites may extend more than
100 meters from rocky areas and must include varied vegetative strata to satisfy their dietary needs.
Allegheny woodrat diet includes but is not limited to buds, twigs, seeds, and nuts. Den sites are
generally one hectare or more in size and are located on south-facing slopes in deep crevices or caves
below the frost line.
A field survey for Allegheny woodrat habitats within MNF was completed in August,
2015 prior to any reroutes. No signs of Allegheny woodrat such as middens or latrines were
found on the previous route.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for Allegheny woodrat surveys for the GWNF 6
Alternative to submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and results
will be incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in July 2016.
Southern Rock Vole
Southern rock voles are ranked as “S2” (imperiled) in West Virginia and are listed as
RFSS in the MNF. Southern rock voles are known to exist from Labrador, Canada, west to
Ontario and southward at higher elevations through northeastern United States. The Southern
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rock vole is a medium sized vole measuring approximately 5.5 to 7.5 inches from snout tip to tail
tip, with a grayish brown dorsal color, and a yellow rust colored snout (Handley, 1991). Their
habitat includes rock outcrops, boulders, and especially rock crevices. Southern rock voles
prefer cool, damp mossy habitats in the vicinity of streams in spruce and spruce hardwood
forests at high elevations in the Appalachians. The species continues into the southern
Appalachians of West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina (Handley, 1991). Although
relatively common in its northern range, the southeastern population is much sparser.
Field Surveys for Southern rock vole have not yet been completed in the MNF. Atlantic
is currently drafting a study plan for Southern rock vole surveys for the GWNF 6 Alternative to
submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and results will be
incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in July 2016.
Spotted Skunk
Eastern spotted skunks are ranked as “S1” (critically imperiled) in West Virginia, and
listed as RFSS in the MNF. These nocturnal skunks are smaller than striped skunks and have a
more weasel like appearance. On average, spotted skunks reach between 16.5 and 22 inches
from nose to tail tip, and weigh between 1.0 – 1.5 pounds (VDGIF, 2016a). The Eastern spotted
skunk has a distinct white spot on its forehead, one white spot on the front of each ear, and white
stripes on the anterior of its body (Grzmek, 1972). Like all skunks, the Eastern spotted skunk
has well-developed anal glands that spray a foul odor to protect themselves when threatened
(Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 2016a). Mating occurs by April each spring;
and two to six young are born between May and June. Eastern spotted skunks do not have a
hibernation period, but instead go through short inactive periods during the winter to conserve
body fat. Their underground dens are either excavated or abandoned by other animals, and
usually have between two to five entrances and one to three nesting chambers (VDGIF, 2016a).
The Eastern spotted skunk is typically found in the eastern United States. It has been
known to occur in several areas of the Appalachian Mountains since the early 1900’s (Howell,
1906) however, its current abundance in the southern Appalachians is unclear. Eastern spotted
skunks are primarily insectivorous, and prefer open brushy areas, rocky canyons, and outcrops in
woodlands and prairies (Cuarón et al, 2008)
Field Surveys for Eastern spotted skunk have not yet been completed in the MNF.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for Eastern spotted skunk surveys for the GWNF 6
Alternative to submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and results
will be incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in July 2016.
Eastern Small-Footed Myotis
The Eastern small-footed Myotis is ranked as “S1” (critically imperiled) in West
Virginia, and listed as RFSS in the MNF. The Eastern small-footed Myotis is the smallest
Myotis of the eastern United States, and reaches a total length of 2.8 inches to 3.3 inches, with a
wingspan between 8.3 and 9.8 inches (Saunders, 1988). It has glossy chestnut colored fur with
black accents, small feet, a short forearm, flat skull, and a keeled calcar (VDGIF, 2016b). The
Eastern small-footed Myotis’s range extends from New England, southeastern Ontario and
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southwestern Quebec south and west to southeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, northern Alabama,
northern Georgia, and northwestern South Carolina. The largest populations occur in New York,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and western Virginia (Menzel et al., 2003). Eastern small-footed
Myotis are most typically found in caves and mines of eastern North America, and generally
roost on the ground under rocks, in crevices, and occasionally in buildings or under tree bark
(VDGIF, 2016b).The Recommended Environmental Resource Surveys document dated April 21,
2015 attached to the Special Use Permit issued by the MNF indicated Eastern small-footed
Myotis have potential to occur in the ACP Project area and need to be addressed. Field surveys
were conducted in 2015 to determine the presence or probable absence of the Eastern smallfooted Myotis. Surveys will continue to be conducted in 2016 in accordance with the bat survey
study plan being drafted for the 2016 survey season. The study plan will be provided to the
USFS for approval. Small-footed Myotis roost in rocky habitats (e.g., rock outcrops, talus
slopes, ledges, etc.). Surveys for these habitats will be completed in the MNF and when these
habitats are encountered, biologists will use flashlights to scan crevices for small-footed Myotis.
Potential roost trees and rocky outcrop areas (within the MNF only) will then be plotted on maps
of the corridor, and a brief report will outline the methods and findings of this survey. The report
will include maps of the potential roost tree locations, results of rocky outcrop surveys, photos,
as well as summaries of field data. Bat survey reports for the GWNF and MNF will be
submitted in July 2016.
Little Brown bat
The little brown bat is listed as RFSS in the MNF. The little brown bat is a small to
medium sized bat that often weighs less than half an ounce, and has a wingspan that can range
from 8 to 12 inches (NWF, 2016). Its glossy fur varies in color from brown to a reddish gold,
and it has a dark face, ears, and membranes (VDGIF, 2016f). The little brown bat is found in
abundance throughout the northern U.S., however, it is rarer in the southern states, and
completely absent from the southern Great Plains. They will often roost in caves, buildings,
rocks, trees, bridges, mines, and in tunnels. When not hibernating, these bats emerge at dusk to
hunt for mosquitos, mayflies, and aquatic insects (VDGIF, 2016f).
The Recommended Environmental Resource Surveys document dated April 21, 2015
attached to the Special Use Permit issued by the MNF indicated little brown bats have potential
to occur in the ACP Project area and need to be addressed. Field surveys were conducted in
2015 to determine the presence or probable absence of the little brown bat. Surveys will
continue to be conducted in 2016 in accordance with the bat survey study plan being drafted for
the 2016 survey season. The study plan will be provided to the USFS for approval. Bat survey
reports for the GWNF and MNF will be submitted in July 2016.
Tri-colored bat
The tri-colored bat is ranked as RFSS in the MNF. The tri-colored bat varies in color
from grayish brown to reddish brown, and can be distinguished by its distinct fur pattern of dark
tip and base with light fur in between. The tri-colored bat is typically found in forested
landscapes, where they forage along waterways and riparian areas. They prefer edge habitats to
buildings or deeps woods, and often roost near open areas such as agricultural fields. These bats
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hibernate in caves mines and tunnels, and are often found hibernating in the same area as other
bat populations such as the little brown bat (MDNR, 2016).
Field surveys were conducted in 2015 to determine the presence or probable absence of
the tri-colored bat. Surveys will continue to be conducted in 2016 in accordance with the bat
survey study plan being drafted for the 2016 survey season. The study plan will be provided to
the USFS for approval. Bat survey reports for the GWNF and MNF will be submitted in July
2016.
Bald Eagle
Bald eagles are ranked as “S2B, S3N” (imperiled breeding populations, vulnerable nonbreeding populations) in West Virginia, are federally protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act, and listed as RFSS in the MNF. Throughout the first two-thirds of the twentieth
century, bald eagle populations declined drastically. Even after being given full legal protection,
populations continued to decline. It was not until DDT was banned that populations began to
make a drastic recovery in the 1970s (Kaufman, 2016). Bald eagles have an extremely large
range throughout Alaska, Canada, and North America. They typically nest near rivers, lakes,
and marshes where they can find their staple food, fish. They often nest near estuaries, lakes,
reservoirs, rivers and seacoasts. In treeless regions, they may nest in cliffs or on the ground
(FWS, 2015c).
The bald eagle is distinguished by a white head and white tail feathers. They may weigh
up to 14 pounds, and have a wingspan of 6 feet. Although sometimes confused with golden
eagles, bald eagles are mostly dark brown until age five when they acquire their characteristic
shading (FWS, 2015c). Bald eagles could occur in Project area within MNF owned lands.
Atlantic consulted with the West Virginia Field Office of the FWS and WVDNR to obtain
location information on known bald eagle nests in the vicinity of the Project. Copies of
correspondence with these agencies are provided in Appendices 1H (ACP). Communications
with the WVDNR are ongoing. Aerial surveys for bald eagles were conducted during leaf-off in
West Virginia; a survey report will be filed in April 2016.
Green Salamander
Green salamanders are ranked as “S3” (vulnerable) in West Virginia, and listed as RFSS
in the MNF. The green salamander is typically found in the Appalachian region of the United
States, and its population is scattered from southwestern Pennsylvania to Georgia. Isolated
populations exist in Tennessee and northeastern West Virginia where populations have exhibited
dramatic declines in abundance since the early 1970s (Corser, 2001). Green salamanders reach
approximately 5 inches in length, and have large green to metallic yellow-green mottling on their
backs that make them easy to identify. Their belly is bluish-gray and may be flecked with
yellow, or be pale and unmarked (VDGIF, 2016c). Their flattened body and expanded square
toe tips are modifications for climbing trees and rocks. Green salamanders prefer moist, but not
wet environments that contain rocky outcrops with deep, narrow crevices where they can avoid
direct sunlight and predators. The green salamander is most active at night, due to the cooler and
wetter conditions that mountain fog and evening dew provide (NCWRC, 2005).
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Field surveys for green salamanders have not yet been completed in the MNF. Atlantic is
currently drafting a study plan for green salamander surveys for the GWNF 6 Alternative to
submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and results will be
incorporated into a survey report for this species and submitted to agencies in the third quarter of
2016.
Mussels
Because all native freshwater mussels are protected in West Virginia, Atlantic prepared a
mussel survey plan for West Virginia that describes survey methods in accordance with the FWS
and West Virginia Mussel Survey Plan. The protocol classifies streams into four groups based
on the size of the stream and whether or not federally listed mussels are expected to occur. The
proposed AP-1 mainline route, including the GWNF 6 route alternative, does not cross any
streams in the vicinity of the MNF where federally listed species are known to occur. In
accordance with this document, habitat assessments will be completed for stream crossings along
the proposed pipeline routes with watersheds greater than 10 square miles upstream from the
crossing location.
On June 12, 2015 the MNF provided comments on the ACP West Virginia Mussel Study
Plan and requested that two RFSS mussel species be included in the surveys: green floater and
elktoe. The comment requested that the East Fork Greenbrier River and the Little River of the
East Fork Greenbrier be included. Atlantic incorporated these species into the study plan and
submitted the final study plan on August 12, 2015. Mussel surveys of the East Fork Greenbrier
and the Little River of the East Fork Greenbrier were completed on August 18, 2015. Due to the
adoption of the GWNF 6 Alternative, neither the East Fork Greenbrier River nor the Little River
of the East Fork Greenbrier will be crossed (see Table 3.7.1-2). No WVDNR designated mussel
streams will be crossed within MNF owned lands. Due to the proximity of some of the stream
crossings to the boundaries of the MNF, an updated Mussel Survey Study Plan will be provided
to MNF for review.
Plants
There are 51 RFSS plants that are known to occur within the MNF. Atlantic is planning
to conduct surveys for these species in areas containing potentially suitable habitat as identified
by qualified botanists approved by the MNF. Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for RFSS
plant surveys for the GWNF 6 Alternative to submit to MNF staff for review. Surveys are
planned for Spring and Summer 2016.
Management Indicator Species
An analysis of the ACP Project’s potential effects on the MIS are ongoing and will be
analyzed in cooperation with the MNF. This analysis will be provided in the Summer 2016.
MIS in the MNF are included in Table 3.7.2-1.
3.7.2.2 George Washington National Forest
The GWNF is located in the USFS Southern Region (Region 8). The AP-1 mainline
route including the GWNF 6 Alternative crosses approximately 14.5 miles of the GWNF and is
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known to contain MIS (see Table 3.7.2-2). Coordination with the GWNF regarding RFSS and
MIS occurrence in the GWNF resulted in a coordination and consultation call in April to review
potential habitat and possible occurrence of these species in the Project area. During a
conference call on April 6, 2016, GWNF staff reviewed with ACP the RFSS list and provided
direction and recommendations on additional species surveys that will be completed during the
Spring and Summer 2016. ACP is coordinating with the Forest relative to these species and the
preparation of survey protocols. Discussion for all RFSS species will be included in a BE to be
submitted to the USFS in the August 2016. A discussion of the MIS in the GWNF is included
below. Occurrence Analysis Results and Locally Rare Species for GWNF are listed in Tables
3E-2 and 3E-3 of Appendix 3E.
Cow Knob Salamander
The Cow Knob salamander is recognized as a management indicator species within the
GWNF. Nearly the entire known range of the Cow Knob salamander occurs on the GWNF.
This area is located on the North River Ranger District along the crest of Shenandoah Mountain
and Great North Mountain, largely above 3,000 feet elevation. Cow Knob salamanders typically
reach their highest population densities in older age hardwood forest with abundant large down
wood and rock.
In 2015, Atlantic submitted a study plan, conducted habitat surveys and mapping, and
provided results of the surveys to GWNF for review of the AP-1 mainline. Based on concerns
by the GWNF about impacts to Cow Knob salamander and other species by the AP-1 mainline,
Atlantic investigated alternate routes for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts on suitable
habitat for the Cow Knob salamander. Due to the adoption of the GWNF 6 Alternative, the
current proposed route avoids Shenandoah Mountain and known suitable habitat. Recent
discussions with staff at the GWNF have indicated that there may be potential habitat in two
locations within the GWNF crossed by the GWNF 6 route: the east side of Tower Hill Mountain
and Gum Tree Mountain within the GWNF. Surveys for suitable habitat followed by applicable
presence absence surveys for the species will be conducted in 2016 and survey reports will be
completed and filed in July 2016.
Southern Rock Vole
Southern rock voles are listed as RFSS in the GWNF. Southern rock voles are known to
exist from Labrador, Canada, west to Ontario and southward at higher elevations through
northeastern United States. The Southern rock vole is a medium sized vole measuring
approximately 140mm to 185mm from snout tip to tail tip, with a grayish brown dorsal color,
and a yellow rust colored snout (Handley, 1991). Their habitat includes rock outcrops, boulders,
and especially rock crevices. Southern rock voles prefer cool, damp mossy habitats in the
vicinity of streams in spruce and spruce hardwood forests at high elevations in the Appalachians.
The species continues into the southern Appalachians of West Virginia, Virginia, and North
Carolina (Handley, 1991). Although relatively common in its northern range, the southeastern
population is much sparser.
Field Surveys for Southern rock vole have not yet been completed in the GWNF.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for Southern rock vole surveys for the GWNF 6
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Alternative to submit to GWNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for spring 2016 and
survey reports will be completed and filed in July 2016.
Allegheny Woodrat
Allegheny woodrats are considered locally rare according to the GWNF. Allegheny
woodrats are typically found within the forested mountains of Virginia. Their habitat generally
includes continuous areas (greater than 200 meters) of surface rock (rock outcrops, boulder
fields, cliffs, talus slopes, etc.) within the forest interior, as well as riverbanks with large
sandstone boulders. Allegheny woodrat foraging sites may extend more than 100 meters from
rocky areas and must include varied vegetative strata to satisfy their dietary needs. Allegheny
woodrat diet includes but is not limited to buds, twigs, seeds, and nuts. Den sites are generally
one hectare or more in size and are located on south-facing slopes in deep crevices or caves
below the frost line.
Field Surveys for Allegheny woodrat have not yet been completed in the GWNF.
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for Allegheny woodrat surveys for the GWNF 6
Alternative to submit to GWNF staff for review. Surveys are planned for spring 2016 and
survey reports will be completed and filed in July 2016.
American Water Shrew
The American water shrew is recognized as Commonwealth endangered in Virginia and
an RFSS species within the GWNF. The American water shrew is the largest long-tailed shrew
in the eastern United States, and is easily distinguishable from other shrews of the region by its
large, webbed hindfeet that are fringed with bristle-like hairs (VDGIF, 2016d). Its range extends
north into Canada but can be found mid-Appalachian in six states. This species is found near
mountain headwater streams characterized by rocks and boulders, debris dams, and overhanging
banks with overhanging forests at elevations above 2,000 feet (WVDNR, 2004). They use
borrowed burrows for their nests, and are always found near water and feed on aquatic
invertebrates, insect larvae, and small fish. (VDGIF, 2016d and Smithsonian Museum of Natural
History, 2016b).
Atlantic is currently drafting a study plan for American water shrew surveys to GWNF
staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring 2016 and survey reports will be completed and
filed in July 2016.
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TABLE 3.7.2-2
Management Indicator Species for the George Washington National Forest
Species
Cow Knob salamander
(Plethodon punctatus)
Category (s)
T/E/S Indicator,
Special Interest
Species Indicator
Reasons for selections
An endemic sensitive species with a narrow range that occurs almost entirely on the George
Washington National Forest (North River Ranger District). The 1993 GWNF Forest Plan
created the Shenandoah Crest Special Management Zone to protect the habitat of this
salamander.
Pileated woodpecker
(Dryocopus pileatus)
Special Habitat
Indicator
This species requires large snags for nesting and feeding. The occurrence of this species may
be correlated with forested habitats containing abundant large dead trees and fallen logs,
which also are used by other woodpeckers, owls, and numerous other birds, mammals, and
amphibians. This species is selected to help indicate the effects of management activities on
the availability of forests with desired abundance of snags.
Ovenbird
(Seiurus aurocapillus)
Special Habitat
Indicator
This species is associated with forest interior conditions, strongly associated with midsuccessional to mature forest interior habitats. The ovenbird is selected to help indicate the
effects of management on the availability of suitable mature forest interior habitats.
Chestnut-sided warbler
(Dendroica
pensylvanica)
Special Habitat
Indicator
This species was selected as an indicator species because of the high-elevation earlysuccessional habitats occupied by this species. Chestnut-sided warblers are associated with
larger patches (e.g. greater than 12 acres) of early successional woodlands, mountain laurel
thickets, and forest edge habitat above 2,000 feet.
Acadian flycatcher
(Empidonax virescens)
Special Habitat
Indicator
The Acadian flycatcher was selected to indicate management-induced changes to mature
riparian forests. Acadian flycatchers occur in deciduous, mixed deciduous/coniferous forest
types, in riparian areas. It is highly associated with mature deciduous forests along streams
and bottomland hardwoods, which it uses for feeding and reproduction.
Hooded warbler
(Wilsonia citrina)
Biological
Community
Indicator
The hooded warbler are found in mid- to late-successional mesic deciduous forests. The
hooded warbler is heavily associated with moist deciduous forests with fairly dense
understories, where it breeds and feeds. This species is deemed appropriate for helping to
indicate the availability of mid- and late-successional mesic deciduous habitats and the
efficiency of management intended to favor its habitat.
Scarlet tanager
(Piranga olivacea)
Biological
Community
Indicator
To represent the upland oak community, the scarlet tanager is selected because of its presence
in drier oak forested areas and open woodland conditions. This species is most abundant in
upland mature forests that support a diverse mix of species.
Pine warbler
(Dendroica pinus)
Biological
Community
Indicator
The pine warbler is closely associated with pine and pine-oak forests, generally occurring only
where some pine component is present. Therefore the pine warbler is an appropriate indicator
on the effects of management in restoring and maintaining pine forests. The pine warbler and
various habitat-based elements, such as amount and effectiveness of prescribed burning, will
be used to indicate effects of management on species associated within this community.
Eastern towhee
(Pipilo
erythrophthalmus)
Biological
Community
Indicator
The eastern towhee was selected as an indicator to represent early-successional
forests. Eastern towhees are shrubland nesting birds that require thickets or brushy places on
the ground or in shrubs or saplings to 5 feet high for nesting. Providing early successional and
open woodland forest is necessary to support populations of this species.
Wild brook trout
(Salvelinus fontinalis)
Biological
Community
Indicator, Demand
Species Indicator
Wild brook trout were chosen as an indicator species because trout streams support wild trout
populations. Wild trout are indicative of cold water streams, good water quality and
sedimentation rates that are in equilibrium with the watershed. In addition, trout are
commonly fished and are a demand species. Furthermore, some management activities, such
as stream liming and habitat restoration, are specifically designed to improve brook trout
habitat and increase their populations.
Eastern wild turkey
(Meleagris gallopavo)
Demand Species
Indicator
Many Virginia hunters use public lands to pursue the eastern wild turkey, thus management
activities will influence their success and experience. The Virginia Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries tracks annual harvest for these species; harvest data is identified by county
and land ownership status (public versus private).
Black bear
(Ursus americanus)
Demand Species
Indicator
High demand species in Virginia. The National Forest provides key habitat attributes for bear
in Virginia including remoteness and the availability of den trees and mast.
White-tailed deer
(Odocoileus
virginianus)
Demand Species
Indicator
Many Virginia hunters use public lands to hunt white-tailed deer, thus management activities
will influence their success and experience. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries tracks annual harvest for these species; harvest data is identified by county and land
ownership status (public versus private).
Riparian Ecological
System Indicator
Beavers are a keystone species that create wetland habitat with many physical and biological
benefits. Beavers alter ecosystem hydrology, biogeochemistry, vegetation, and productivity
with consequent positive effects on the plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate populations that
occupy beaver-modified landscapes.
Beaver
(Castor canadensis)
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Source: USDA, 2011b
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Bald Eagle
Bald eagles were delisted in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2013 due to the steady and
continued recovery of populations in Virginia and listed as RFSS in the GWNF (VDGIF, 2016e).
They are also federally protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Bald eagles could occur in Project area within GWNF owned lands. Atlantic consulted
with the Virginia Field Office of the FWS and VDGIF to obtain location information on known
bald eagle nests in the vicinity of the Project. Copies of correspondence with these agencies are
provided in Appendices 1H (ACP). Communications with the VDGIF are ongoing. Aerial
surveys for bald eagles were conducted during leaf-off in Virginia; a survey report will be filed
in April 2016.
Mussels
There is one federally endangered mussel species, the James spinymussel, and two
Commonwealth threatened mussels, the Atlantic pigtoe and green floater, with the potential to
occur in the ACP Project area in the vicinity of the GWNF.
Due to the adoption of the GWNF 6 Alternative, 25 streams are crossed within the three
Counties crossed with GWNF owned lands that are designated as potential habitat for mussels by
either the FWS or VDGIF with an upstream drainage area greater than five square miles. None
of these stream crossings fall within the boundaries of the GWNF. Due to the proximity of some
of the stream crossings to the boundaries of the GWNF, an updated Mussel Survey Study Plan
will be provided to GWNF for review.
Plants
There are 65 RFSS plants and 180 locally rare plants that are known to occur within the
GWNF. Atlantic is planning to conduct surveys for these species in areas containing potentially
suitable habitat as identified by qualified botanists approved by the GWNF. Atlantic is currently
drafting a study plan for RFSS plant surveys for the GWNF 6 Alternative to submit to GWNF
staff for review. Surveys are planned for Spring and Summer 2016 and survey reports will be
completed and filed in the third quarter of 2016.
Management Indicator Species
An analysis of the ACP Project’s potential effects on the MIS are ongoing and will be
analyzed in cooperation with the GWNF. This analysis will be provided in the Summer 2016.
MIS in the GWNF are included in Table 3.7.2-2.
3.7.2.3 General Construction Impacts and Mitigation
Atlantic has initiated consultation with the USFS regarding potential impacts on RFSS
species and survey requirements due to the reroute in the MNF and GWNF. Additional
information regarding the results of those consultations and subsequent surveys will be provided
in a supplemental filing.
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3.7.3 State/Commonwealth-Listed Species
West Virginia
Surveys of the SHP waterbodies were completed in July 2015. Native freshwater
mussels were found at two of the South Fork Fishing Creek crossings and the McElroy Creek
crossing. On ACP native freshwater mussels were found at the West Fork River crossing, and a
Phase II survey will be performed at this location in 2016. These mussels will be relocated to
suitable habitat upstream or as otherwise coordinated with agencies prior to construction.
Kincheloe Creek, Clover Creek, and Greenbrier River sites will be surveyed in 2016.
Virginia
Atlantic and DTI requested and received data on known occurrences of Commonwealthlisted species in Virginia from the VDCR NHP. Table 3.7.3-1 summarizes this data.
In March 2016, VDGIF and VDCR received a letter requesting updated narrative reviews
for the ACP. Responses are anticipated in April 2016. Atlantic and DTI will continue to consult
with the VDGIF and VDCR regarding route adjustments, survey requirements, and avoidance
and minimization measures for potential natural resource impacts in Virginia. Survey results
from Summer 2016 will be provided in the third quarter of 2016.
North Carolina
State-listed species in North Carolina are separated into three categories: North Carolina
Endangered, North Carolina Threatened, and North Carolina Special Concern. Species listed in
these categories have been recognized as needing additional conservation by the NCWRC under
the State Endangered Species Act (G.S. 113-331 to 113-337).
Atlantic requested and received data on known occurrences of State-listed species within
a 2-mile-wide corridor centered on the proposed ACP pipeline routes from the NCDENR.
Table 3.7.3-1 summarizes this data. In March 2016, the NCWRC and NCDENR received letters
requesting updated data and narrative reviews for the ACP. Responses are anticipated in April
2016. Atlantic and DTI will continue to consult with the NCWRC and NCDENR regarding
route adjustments, survey requirements, and avoidance and minimization measures for potential
natural resource impacts in North Carolina. Survey results from Summer 2016 will be provided
in the third quarter of 2016.
Pennsylvania
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Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
SC
PA FBC
SC
Status d
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Crayne CS, Greene
Small streams to large rivers and lakes
with clay, mud, sand, or gravel
substrates.
Eliminated from further
discussion based on agency
correspondence
Not assessed
PA DCNR
Crayne CS, Greene
Mesic forests and wetlands.
Eliminated from further
discussion based on agency
correspondence
Not assessed
Riffles sections of small streams with
swift current and sand or gravel
substrate.
Species found in West Fork
Greenbrier River. Surveys
planned for three crossings of
Clover Creek and the
Greenbrier River in 2016.
West Fork Greenbrier River
crossing eliminated with adoption of
GWNF 6.
PENNSYLVANIA-LISTED SPECIES b
Freshwater Mussels
Three-ridge
(Amblema plicata)
Plants
Puttyroot Orchid
(Aplectrum hyemale)
WEST VIRGINIA-LISTED SPECIES c
Freshwater Mussels
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Elktoe
(Alasmidonta marginata)
S2
WVDNR
AP-1, Pocahontas
Fatmucket Clam
(Lampsilis siliquoida)
S4
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Lakes, rivers, streams, and quiet
waters on sandy-mud substrates.
Species found in West Fork
River. Surveys planned for
two crossings of Kincheloe
Creek in 2016.
Phase II surveys planned in 2016 at
the West Fork River. Mussel
relocation efforts planned for preconstruction in 2017.
Fluted Shell
(Lasmigona costada)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Medium sized streams to large rivers
in mud, sand, and gravel.
Occasionally in smaller streams.
Species found in West Fork
River. Surveys planned for
two crossings of Kincheloe
Creek in 2016.
Phase II surveys planned in 2016 at
the West Fork River. Mussel
relocation efforts planned for preconstruction in 2017.
Green Floater
(Lasmigona subviridis)
S2
WVDNR
AP-1, Pocahontas
Small to medium-sized streams with
sand and gravel bottoms and low
current.
Deadshell found in West
Fork Greenbrier. Surveys
planned for three crossings of
Clover Creek and the
Greenbrier River in 2016.
West Fork Greenbrier River
crossing eliminated with adoption of
GWNF 6.
Plain Pocketbook
(Lampsilis cardium)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Lakes, streams and rivers, in mud,
sand, and gravel.
Species found in West Fork
River. Surveys planned for
two crossings of Kincheloe
Creek in 2016.
Phase II surveys planned in 2016 at
the West Fork River. Mussel
relocation efforts planned for preconstruction in 2017.
Spike
(Elliptio dilatata)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Small to large streams and
occasionally lakes in sand-gravel or
mud-gravel substrates.
Species found in West Fork
River. Surveys planned for
two crossings of Kincheloe
Creek in 2016.
Phase II surveys planned in 2016 at
the West Fork River. Mussel
relocation efforts planned for preconstruction in 2017.
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Round Hickorynut
(Obovaria subrotunda)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Medium headwater to large streams in
areas with swift to slow water.
Substrates include sand and gravel.
No occurrences to date.
Surveys planned for two
crossings of Kincheloe Creek
in 2016.
None to date.
Threeridge
(Amblema plicata)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Lewis
Small to large rivers and
impoundments. Occurs in a variety of
substrates, including mud, sand, and
gravel.
Species found in West Fork
River. Surveys planned for
two crossings of Kincheloe
Creek in 2016.
Phase II surveys planned in 2016 at
the West Fork River. Mussel
relocation efforts planned for preconstruction in 2017.
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Forest edges, forests, swamps.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Brome-like Sedge
(Carex bromoides)
S3
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
River or stream floodplains, soggy
deciduous woodlands, shorelines,
hardwood swamps, and vernal pools.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Canada Anemone
(Anemone canadensis)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Randolph
Moist fields, thickets, and shorelines.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Holy Grass
(Hierochloe hirta ssp.
arctica)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Moist ground on shores (fresh or
brackish), meadows, and low prairies,
at the edges of woods, bogs, and
marshes.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Mountain Golden rod
(Solidago simplex ssp.
randii var. randii)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Cliffs, balds, or ledges, mountain
summits and plateaus, ridges or
ledges, shores of rivers or lakes.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Northern Witchgrass
(Dichanthelium boreale)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Disturbed habitats, moist forests,
clearings, trails, meadows, fields,
shores of rivers or lakes.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Roan Mountain Sedge
(Carex roanensis)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Randolph
Moist to somewhat drier forests in
steep, rocky mountain slopes.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Rock Skullcap
(Scutellaria saxatilis)
S2
WVDNR
AP-1, Pocahontas
Rich, often rocky, deciduous woods.
Sometimes found in more open
habitat, such as along roads.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Slender Pondweed
(Potamogeton pusillus var.
tenuissimus)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Found submerged in lakes, ponds,
rivers, and streams.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Swamp Azalea
(Rhododendron viscosum)
S1
WVDNR
AP-1, Upshur
Shores of rivers or lakes, swamps.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
None to date.
Plants
American Climbing Fern
(Lygodium palmatum)
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
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TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
E
VDGIF
AP-1, Augusta, Nelson
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
VIRGINIA-LISTED SPECIES
Amphibians
Eastern Tiger Salamander
(Ambystoma tigrinum
tigrinum)
Terrestrial habitats widespread
including open fields, coniferous
forests, and deciduous forests with
friable soil. Breeding requires vernal
ponds, sinkhole ponds, wetlands, or
(rarely) slow fishless streams.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
completed
Wetlands surveyed and found to
contain larval salamanders during
2015 survey were avoided by the
Augusta County Service Authority
Reroute.
Additional survey recommended on
reroute in 2016.
Mabee’s Salamander
(Amybstoma mabeei)
T
VDGIF
AP-3, Suffolk
Hardwood-pine mixed forest, bogs,
ponds, low wet woods, swamps.
Breeds in fishless vernal ponds or
ephemeral sinkholes.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
completed
Suitable habitat identified during
2015 survey was avoided by the
Great Dismal Swamp Major Route
Alternative.
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Consultation on reroute and
potential additional 2016 survey
pending.
Mammals
American Water Shrew
(Sorex palustris)
E
Dismal Swamp
Southeastern Shrew
(Sorex longirostris fisheri)
VDGIF,
GWNF
AP-1, Highland
High elevation headwater streams
with rocks, debris dams, and
overhanging banks.
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
VDGIF,
GDS
AP-3, Suffolk,
Chesapeake
Habitats in the Great Dismal swamp
which are not permanently flooded.
No survey required; delisted
as of April 1, 2016
None
Maternity sites often consist of manmade structures, caves, and hollow
trees. Typically found living around
swamp lands and around water.
Species listed as of April 1,
2016; presence/absence
surveys pending
Pending 2016 survey
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
completed
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
Little Brown Bat
(Myotis lucifugus)
E
VDGIF
All Counties
Rafinesque’s Eastern Bigeared Bat
(Corynorhinus rafinesquii
macrotis)
E
VDGIF
AP1, AP-3,
Greensville,
Southampton, Suffolk
Winter habitat consisting of caves.
Summer habitat includes mature
floodplain forest.
Southern Rock Vole
(Microtus chrotorrhinus
carolinensis)
E
VDGIF,
GWNF
AP-1, Highland, Bath
Mossy rocks and logs in forested talus
areas near running water.
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Tricolor Bat
(Perimyotis subflavus)
E
VDGIF
All Counties
West Virginia Northern
Flying Squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus
fuscus)
E
VDGIF,
GWNF
Appalachian Bewick’s
Wren
(Thryomanes bewickii)
E
Bachman’s sparrow
(Aimophila aestivalis)
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Rock areas, caves, large boulder, rock
slides, mountains, woods, and swamps
associated with forest landscapes.
Most foraging occurs in riparian areas.
Species listed as of April 1,
2016; presence/absence
surveys pending
Pending 2016 survey
AP-1, Highland
High altitude red spruce and mixed
conifer-hardwood forests.
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
VDGIF
AP-1, Highland
Higher elevations in the
Appalachians, including farm fields,
forest edges, and brushy areas.
Eliminated from further
discussion based on agency
correspondence
Not assessed
T
VDGIF
AP-1, AP-3,
Greensville
Open pine or oak wood, bushy
pastures, open grassy areas.
Habitat assessment pending
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
Loggerhead Shrike
(Lanius ludovicianus)
T
VDGIF
AP-1, Highland,
Augusta, Nelson
Open woodlands.
Habitat assessment pending
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)
T
VDGIF
AP-3, Chesapeake
Nest on cliff ledges, or man-made
structures such as tall buildings or
bridges.
Habitat assessment pending
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
Swainson’s Warbler
(Limnothlypis swainsonii)
S2
VDGIF
AP-3, Suffolk
Breeds in dense deciduous forests
with thick undergrowth, especially
floodplain forests in lowlands and
rhododendron-mountain laurel in the
Appalachians.
Habitat assessment pending
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
S2S3
VDGIF
AP-1, Bath
Limited to relatively pristine streams;
typically it occurs in cool and warm,
usually clear, large creeks and
medium-sized rivers with moderate
gradient, hard bottom, and little
siltation.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys in
progress
Pending 2016 survey
Virginia Springsnail
(Fontigens morrisoni)
E
VDGIF
AP-1, Bath
Cold, rich, hardwater springs.
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
Burnsville Cove Cave
Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus sp. 8)
S1
VDGIF
AP-1, Bath
Caves
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
Birds
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Fish
Roughhead Shiner
(Notropis semperasper)
Invertebrates
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
A Cave Springtail
(Pygmarrhopalites sacer)
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
S2
VDGIF
AP-1, Bath
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Caves
Habitat assessment pending
Pending 2016 survey
Hardwood and mixed hardwood-pine
forests, cane fields, and edges of
swampy areas.
Desktop habitat assessment
Canebrake Rattlesnake
Conservation Measures Plan
currently under review
Larger rivers, fast flowing, with
coarse sand and gravel substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing, pending
2015/2016 survey results
Basic Habitat Association
Reptiles
Canebrake Rattlesnake
(Crotalus horridus)
E
AP-3, Suffolk,
Chesapeake
Freshwater Mussels
Atlantic Pigtoe
(Fusconaia masoni)
T
VDGIF
AP-1, AP-3,
Cumberland, Prince
Edward, Dinwiddie,
Brunswick, Greensville
Green Floater
(Lasmigona subviridis)
T
VDGIF
AP-1, Nelson,
Buckingham,
Greensville,
Southampton
Small to medium-sized streams with
sand and gravel bottoms and low
current.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing, pending
2015/2016 survey results
American Ginseng
(Panax quinquefolius)
T
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Primarily occur in rich, cool, moist
but not extremely wet woods, under a
closed canopy, especially on slopes or
ravines and often over a limestone or
marble parent material.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Big Gallberry
(Ilex coriacea)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Suffolk,
Cheseapeake
Sandy woods and stream banks.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
Black-fruited Rush
(Eleocharis melanocarpa)
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Found in areas with a fluctuating
water table such as coastal plain
marshes, sandy lake edges, dune
swales, seepages, and edges of
wetlands.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Lyndhurst Conservation Site was
avoided by the Augusta County
Service Authority Reroute.
Branched Hedge-hyssop
(Gratiola ramosa)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Greensville
Primarily occur in moist seasonally
flooded areas.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Coastal Bog Beaksedge
(Rhynchospora stenophylla)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Sands and peats of bogs, seeps, pond
shores, flatwoods, and savannas.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Crowfoot Sedge
(Carex crus-corvi)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Seasonally saturated or inundated
soils in wet meadows, marshes,
swamps, and alluvial bottomlands.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Dense-flowered Camas
(Stenanthium densum)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton,
Greensville
Wet flatwoods, wet prairies, cutthroat
seeps, and roadside ditches.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Plants
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No adverse impacts are expected.
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Dwarf Burhead
(Echinodorus tenellus)
S1
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Elliott’s Goldenrod
(Solidago latissimifolia)
S2
VDCR
Fringed Meadow Beauty
(Rhexia petiolata)
S1
Fringed Yellow-eyed Grass
(Xyris fimbriata)
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
In permanently shallow water (< 1m
deep) or periodically wet areas along
the margins of small freshwater
streams, lakes, or ponds.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Lyndhurst Conservation Site was
avoided by the Augusta County
Service Authority Reroute.
AP-3, Cheseapeake
Forest edges, meadows and fields,
shrub lands or thickets, and
woodlands.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton,
Greensville, Suffolk
Savannas, flatwoods, and bogs.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Cheseapeake
Peat bogs, wet sand, shallow streams,
and pond margins.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
Gaping Panic Grass
(Steinchisma hians)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Floodplain forests, alluvial swamps,
and wet clearings and fields.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Hairy Seedbox
(Ludwigia pilosa)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Suffolk
Moist pine barrens, swamps, and
creeks.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
S1S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Savannas, ditches, bogs, and low
pinelands.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Lance-leaved Rose-gentian
(Sabatia difformis)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Wet pine flatwoods and wet pine
savannas.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Large Spreading Pogonia
(Cleistesiopsis divaricata)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Swamps, thickets, savannas, moist
acidic meadows, prairies and river
bluffs.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Lesser Marsh St. John'swort
(Hypericum tubulosum)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Swamps, marshy shores, bogs, and
sometimes in floating mats of
vegetation, or submersed of floating
logs.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Lowland Loosestrife
(Lysimachia hybrid)
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Wetland margins, shores of rivers or
lakes, fields, and in floodplains.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Lyndhurst Conservation Site was
avoided by the Augusta County
Service Authority Reroute.
Northern Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia purpurea)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Peat bogs, savannas, and wet
meadows.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No adverse impacts are expected.
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Hairy St. John's-wort
(Hypericum setosum)
No adverse impacts are expected.
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Northern St. John’s-wort
(Hypericum boreale)
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Pine Barren Sandreed
(Calamovilfa brevipilis)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Greensville
Raven’s Seedbox
(Ludwigia ravenii)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Suffolk,
Chesapeake
Reclining Bulrush
(Scirpus flaccidifolius)
T
VDCR
Red Milkweed
(Asclepias rubra)
S2
Rough Hedge-nettle
(Stachys aspera)
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Damp peat, sand, and shallow waters.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Moist to dry pine barrens, savannas,
bogs, swamp edges, and pocosins.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Boggy clearings and ditches in wet
flatwoods (probably former savannas).
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
AP-3, Southampton,
Greenville
Openly forested alluvial swamps;
seasonally flooded bottomland
clearings and ditches.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Savannas, swamps, and marshes.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Freshwater and tidal marshes, tidal
swamps, depression swamps and
ponds, and wet clearings; prefers open
or partly open habitats.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
Slender Nutrush
(Scleria minor)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton,
Greensville
Wet sandy or peaty soils in pinelands
and savannas or boggy areas.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Slender Rattlesnake-root
(Nabalus autumnalis)
S1
VDCR
AP-3, Greensville
Boggy power-lines, clearcuts, and
roadside clearings.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Small Bunched Beaksedge
(Rhynchospora cephalantha
var. attenuata)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton,
Greensville
Bogs, seeps, and boggy clearings.
Mostly in the inner coastal plain of
southeastern Virginia.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Small White Fringed
Orchid
(Platanthera
blephariglottis)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Greensville
Bogs and seeps; now mostly restricted
to artificially maintained powerline
clearings.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Southern Bladderwort
(Utricularia juncea)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Bogs, sea-level fens, pond shores, and
wet, disturbed sands.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Southern Bog Goldenrod
(Solidago stricta)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Deciduous flatwoods, exsiccated
swampy woods, boggy powerline
clearings.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Tall Yellow-eyed Grass
(Xyris platylepis)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Bogs, power-line swales, ditches, and
sandhill seeps.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Lyndhurst Conservation Site was
avoided by the Augusta County
Service Authority Reroute.
No adverse impacts are expected.
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TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Ten-angled Pipewort
(Eriocaulon decangulare
var. decangulare)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Southampton
Savannas, bogs, low pinelands,
ditches and the banks of cypress
domes.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey.
Torrey’s Mountain-mint
(Pycnanthemum torreyi)
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Nelson
Dry, rocky or sandy woodlands and
clearings; also in calcareous fens;
occurs on both extremely acidic and
strongly basic substrates.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Valley Doll’s Daisy
(Boltonia montana)
E
VDCR
AP-1, Augusta
Shenandoah Valley sinkhole ponds
and, rarely, nearby riverside habitats;
occupies the progressively widening
draw-down zone as the ponds dry out.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Consultation on reroutes and
additional 2016 survey, as needed.
Basic Habitat Association
Additional survey recommended on
Augusta County Service Authority
Reroute.
S2
VDCR
AP-1, Highland
Dry, usually sandy, open oak/heath
forests, pine-oak/heath woodlands,
clearings, and wetland ecotones, on
both gentle ridge crests and lowelevation flats.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Virginia Least Trillium
(Trillium pusillum var.
virginianum)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Greensville,
Suffolk, Cheseapeake
On hummocks in braided seepage
along small streams in southeast
Virginia; also in low mesic forests,
wet flatwoods, bottomland forests,
alluvial swamp hummocks, and nonriverine swamp "islands" of this
region.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Walter's Paspalum
(Paspalum dissectum)
S2
VDCR
AP-3, Suffolk,
Cheseapeake
Seasonally exposed sandy or gravelly
river shores and bars, interdune swales
and ponds, and impoundment edges.
Surveys ongoing in 2016.
Pending 2016 survey
Leaf litter in swampy pine woods and
along Carolina bays.
None planned
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Variable Sedge
(Carex polymorpha)
NORTH CAROLINA -LISTED SPECIES
Amphibians
Dwarf Salamander
(Eurycea quadridigitata)
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Robeson
Neuse River Waterdog
(Necturus lewisi)
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Rivers with logjams, leaf litter, and
firm substrates.
Surveys in progress
Pending 2016 survey
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat
(Coastal Plain subspecies)
(Corynorhinus rafinesquii
macrotis)
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, All Counties
Crossed
Winter habitat consisting of caves.
Summer habitat includes mature
floodplain forest.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
completed
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey
Southeastern Myotis
(Myotis austroriparius)
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, All Counties
Crossed
Roosts in hollow trees, old buildings,
and beneath bridges, usually near
water.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
completed
Additional survey requested in
2016; pending additional survey
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax
Open woods with thick grass cover.
Desktop habitat assessment
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
NCWRC
All Counties
Near major waterbodies.
Helicopter survey complete
Implement 660-foot buffer;
no impact
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax
Mature deciduous floodplain forest.
Desktop habitat assessment
Conservation measures discussed in
Migratory Bird Plan
NCWRC
All Counties
Remote cliffs
Helicopter survey complete
None found during survey;
no impact
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Small to medium sized shallow rivers
with little to no flow.
Surveys in progress
Pending 2016 survey
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax,
Northampton
Low-gradient streams and rivers with
gravel and sand substrates in the
Roanoke River drainage
Surveys in progress
Pending 2016 survey
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Nash
Clear shallow permanent rivers with
little to no flow.
Surveys in progress
Pending 2016 survey
E
NCWRC
AP-2, Robeson
Dry sandy areas, flatwoods,
pinewoods, coastal dune habitats, or
hardwood hammocks.
Pending agency consultation
None
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Robeson
Open xeric habitats such as coastal
dunes, pine flatwoods, and oak
hammocks.
No survey required; outside
occurrence buffers
None,
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Mammals
Birds
Bachman’s Sparrow
(Aimophila aestivalis)
Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Cerulean Warbler
(Dendroica cerulea)
SC
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Golden Eagle
(Aquila chrysaetos)
Fish
Carolina Madtom
(Noturus furiosus)
Crayfish
Chowanoke Crayfish
(Orconectes (Crockerinus)
virginensis)
North Carolina Spiny
Crayfish
(Orconectes (P.)
carolinensis)
Reptiles
Eastern Diamondback
Rattlesnake
(Crotalus adamanteus)
Southern Hog-nosed Snake
(Heterodon simus)
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
Alewife Floater
(Anodonta implicata)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Coastal streams and lakes with sand
and gravel substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Atlantic Pigtoe
(Fusconaia masoni)
E
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Larger rivers, fast flowing, with
coarse sand and gravel substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Cape Fear Spike
(Elliptio marsupiobesa)
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Muddy, loose, sandy substrates below
logjams.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Creeper
(Strophitus undulatus)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Eastern Lampmussel
(Lampsilis radiata)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Small streams to large rivers, ponds,
and lakes on sand or gravel substrate.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Eastern Pondmussel
(Ligumia nasuta)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Low current lakes, ponds, and
protected areas of rivers with silt and
sand substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Green Floater
(Lasmigona subviridis)
E
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Small streams with low flows and
gravel or sand substrate.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
SC
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Creeks and rivers with some current
and coarse sand and sand/gravel
mixed substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Roanoke Slabshell
(Elliptio roanokensis)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Large Atlantic Slope rivers with sand
and gravel substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Tidewater Mucket
(Leptodea ochracea)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Most often found in sand and silt
substrates, in lakes, ponds, canals,
streams, or rivers.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Triangle Floater
(Alasmidonta undulata)
T
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Large rivers with moderate current.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Yellow Lampmussel
(Lampsilis cariosa)
E
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Large streams and rivers with strong
currents and sand and gravel
substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
Yellow Lance
(Elliptio lanceolata)
E
NCWRC
AP-2, Halifax, Nash,
Johnston, Wilson
Small streams to large rivers with a
variety of preferred substrates.
Habitat assessment and
presence/absence surveys
Surveys ongoing; pending
2015/2016 survey results
E
NCDENR
AP-2, Sampson
Eliminated from further
discussion based on agency
correspondence
Not sssessed
Basic Habitat Association
Freshwater Mussels
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Notched Rainbow
(Villosa constricta)
Plants
American Bluehearts
(Buchnera americana)
Sandy or gravelly soils in upland
woods or prairies.
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
SC
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Robeson, Sampson
Clay-based Carolina bays and
limesink ponds.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Bog Spicebush
(Lindera subcoriacea)
P
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Johnston, Robeson
Streamhead pocosins, white cedar
swamps, seepage slopes.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Boykin's Lobelia
(Lobelia boykinii)
E
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Robeson
Depression ponds and meadows, claybased cypress savannas.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Buffalo Clover
(Trifolium reflexum)
T
NCDENR
AP-2, Halifax
Open woods and clearings.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
SR
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Johnston
Blackwater creeks.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Cape Fear Spatterdock
(Nuphar lutea ssp.
sagittifolia)
P
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Nash, Robeson,
Sampson
Blackwater streams, rivers, and lakes.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Carolina Bogmint
(Macbridea carolinana)
E
NCDENR
AP-2, Johnston,
Robeson, Sampson
Blackwater swamps, savanna/pocosin
ecotones, ditches.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Georgia Indigo-Bush
(Amorpha georgiana var.
georgiana)
E
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Robeson
Mesic to moist terraces along
blackwater treams, savanna/ pocosin
ecotones.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Long Beach Seedbox
(Ludwigia brevipes)
P
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Johnston, Robeson,
Sampson
Natural lake shores, blackwater
stream shores and impoundments,
freshwater interdune ponds.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
One-flower Hardscale
(Sclerolepis uniflora)
SR
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Robeson, Sampson
Clay-based Carolina bays, blackwater
river foodplains, limesink ponds.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Raven's Seedbox
(Ludwigia ravenii)
T
NCDENR
AP-2, Sampson
Savannas, swamps, marshes, wet open
places.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Running Oak
(Quercus elliottii)
SR
NCDENR
AP-2, Robeson
Mesic pine flatwoods and dry, silty
sites.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
Consultation on reroutes and
additional 2016 survey, as needed.
E
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland
Eliminated from further
discussion based on agency
correspondence
Not assessed
Awned Meadow-beauty
(Rhexia aristosa)
Canby’s Bulrush
(Schoenoplectus
etuberculatus)
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Sandhills Lily
(Lilium pyrophilum)
Basic Habitat Association
In transition zones between dry
longleaf pine uplands and wet,
wooded creeks and stream heads.
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
TABLE 3.7.3-1 (cont’d)
State/Commonwealth-listed Endangered and Threatened Species Potentially Occurring in the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Area and Supply Header Project Area a
Species Common and
Scientific Name
Status d
Managing
Agency
Project Component and
County/City
SC
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland
T
NCDENR
AP-2, Halifax,
Northampton
Small-flower Blueberry
(Vaccinium virgatum)
SR
NCDENR
Spring-flowering
Goldenrod
(Solidago verna)
SR
Thin-wall Quillwort
(Isoetes microvela)
Winter Quillwort
(Isoetes hyemalis)
Sandhills Milk-vetch
(Astragalus michauxii)
Sessile-flowered Trillium
(Trillium sessile)
Basic Habitat Association
Survey Status e
Impact Determination/ Conservation
Measures
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Xeric to dry-mesic longleaf pine/scrub
oak woodlands with frequent fires.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
Rich alluvial levees and slopes.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
AP-2, Cumberland,
Robeson
Pocosins, blackwater swamps, mesic
pine flatwoods, sandhill seeps.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
NCDENR
AP-2, Cumberland,
Johnston, Sampson
Mesic to moist pinelands, pocosin
ecotones.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
T
NCDENR
AP-2, Sampson
Emergent riverbanks, calcareous
influenced riverbanks.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
P
NCDENR
AP-2, Johnston,
Sampson
Beds of blackwater and other streams.
Presence/absence surveys
complete
No occurrences of this species were
identified during field surveys and
no adverse impacts are expected.
____________________
a
Potential species in the ACP Project area based on NHI occurrences within 300 feet of the proposed pipeline routes, agency correspondence, and survey data from the 2015 and 2016 field
seasons.
b
Based on a PNDI review and consultations with the PDCNR and PFBC, no Commonwealth-listed species will be impacted in Pennsylvania.
c
West Virginia does have State-listed species, but with the exception of freshwater mussels these species do not have regulatory protection.
d
E – Endangered, T – Threatened, SC- Special Concern, SR – Significantly Rare, P – Petitioned for Federal listing. State rankings, if no state-listing status exists: critically imperiled (S1),
imperiled (S2), vulnerable (S3), common/apparently secure (S4).
e
Reroutes and access restrictions within the survey corridor may result in additional surveys in 2016. See species survey reports for more details on un-surveyed areas. Atlantic will consult
with the appropriate agencies regarding additional surveys.
Sources: NCWRC, 2014e; NCDENR, 2015a; VDCR, 2015a; VDCR, 2016a; VDGIF, 2015a; PDCNR, 2015; PFBC, 2015; PNDI, 2015
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APPENDIX 3C
Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring Within the Vicinity of the
Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Appendix 3C
Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Pipeline
Counties with Potential Occurrence –
ACP
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name) a
Status
b
NC
VA
E
All Counties
Crossed
Southampton,
Suffolk
T
Atlantic Sturgeon e
(Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)
Counties with Potential Occurrence SHP
WV
PA
WV
Survey Status Update
(as of March 1, 2016) c
Habitat Description
ESA Preliminary
Determination of
Effect
Potential Conservation Measures
Birds
Conifer woodlands; generally found in mature
forests with longleaf or southern pines.
Reroute in Southampton and Suffolk
Counties, Virginia requires survey. Reroute
in Cumberland County, North Carolina
requires survey. To be completed in early
2016.
NLAA
TBD
Sampson
Nests in tall cypress swamps and sometime
sin mangroves and dead trees of flooded
impoundments.
NA
NE
NA
E
Northampton
and Halifax
Estuarine dependent; occupy mostly coastal
marine waters and estuaries, but travel into
large freshwater rivers to spawn.
NA
NLAA

Cape Fear Shiner
(Notropis mekistocholas)
E
Cape Fear
River Drainage
Small to medium sized rivers with gravel,
cobble, and boulder substrates.
NA
NE
NA
Roanoke Logperch
(Percina rex)
E
Endemic to the Nottoway and Roanoke river
drainages. Occupies clean, clear, and
moderate to large warmwater streams and
rivers with pools containing sand, gravel, or
boulder substrates.
Surveys complete.
NLAA



Inhabits areas with low turbidity in medium to
small waterbodies with loose sand or gravel
substrate, often below riffles.
Surveys complete.
NE
NA
Found in a variety of habitats, including
shallow to deep quick running water on
cobble, fine gravel, or on firm silt or sandy
bottoms.
Surveys to be completed in early 2016.
TBD
TBD
Lives in streams with slow to moderate water
current with clean sand and cobble bottom
substrates.
Surveys to be completed in early 2016.
TBD
TBD
Found in a variety of waters including small
to medium creeks, large rivers with swift
currents, and along wave swept lakes.
Surveys to be completed in early 2016.
TBD
TBD
Lives in relatively silt-free riffle and run
habitat in un-compacted gravel and/or coarse
sand in fast-flowing, well-oxygenated
streams.
Surveys to be completed in early 2016.
TBD
TBD
Found in underground karst aquifers
connected to the surface through conduits,
including caves and open-throat sinkholes,
which drain surface water into the aquifer.
NA
NLAA


Red-cockaded Woodpecker
(Picoides borealis)
Wood Stork
(Mycteria Americana)
Fish
Brunswick,
Dinwiddie,
Greensville,
Nottoway, and
Southampton
HDD potentially occupied waterbodies (Roanoke
River)
In-stream timing restrictions where possible.
HDD for one crossing of the Nottoway River.
Fish relocation prior to dewatering activities in
waterbodies which may contain logperch.
Freshwater Mussels
3C-1
Clubshell
(Pleurobema clava)
E
Dwarf Wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon)
E
James Spinymussel
(Pleurobema collina)
E
Snuffbox
(Epioblasma triquetra)
E
Tar River Spinymussel
(Elliptio steinstansana)
E
Lewis,
Harrison, and
Upshur
Halifax,
Wilson,
Johnston, and
Nash
All counties
containing
perennial
waterbodies
Brunswick,
Dinwiddie, and
Nottoway
Bath, Highland,
Buckingham,
Cumberland, and
Nelson
Lewis,
Harrison, and
Upshur
Halifax,
Johnston, and
Nash
All counties
containing
perennial
waterbodies
Invertebrates
Madison Cave Isopod
(Antrolana lira)
T
Augusta





300 foot buffers around karst features.
Installation of erosion and sediment controls near
karst features.
Surface water control measures.
Implementation of the SPCC Plan.
No discharge of hydrostatic test waters where karst
features have been identified.
Prohibiting construction-related discharges,
equipment servicing, hazardous materials storage,
overnight parking, and equipment refueling within
100 feet of an identified karst feature.
Monitoring of karst features during construction by
a karst specialist.
Appendix 3C
Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Pipeline
Counties with Potential Occurrence –
ACP
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name) a
Saint Francis’ Satyr
(Neonympha mitchellii francisci)
Status
E
b
NC
VA
Counties with Potential Occurrence SHP
WV
PA
WV
Cumberland
Survey Status Update
(as of March 1, 2016) c
Habitat Description
ESA Preliminary
Determination of
Effect
Potential Conservation Measures
Lives in wet meadows dominated by
gramminoids.
NA
NE
NA
Occupies caves in limestone karst regions
year-round.
Hibernacula surveys will be completed in
2016.
TBD
TBD
Mammals
Gray Bat
(Myotis grisescens)
E
Bath
Indiana Bat
(Myotis sodalis)
E
Bath, Highland,
Augusta, and
Cumberland
All Counties
Crossed
All Counties
Crossed
All Counties
Crossed
Hibernates in caves and mines in the Winter,
and spends the Summer in forests, roosting in
trees with exfoliating bark.
Hibernacula, acoustic, and/or mist netting
surveys planned along reroutes in West
Virginia and Virginia. To be completed in
2016.
LAA
TBD
Northern Long-eared Bat
(Myotis septentrionalis)
T
All Counties
Crossed
All Counties
Crossed
All Counties
Crossed
All Counties
Crossed
Overwinters in hibernacula that include caves
and abandoned mines with large passages and
entrances. During the Summer, typically uses
mature interior forest for roosting in
proximity to wetlands.
Hibernacula, acoustic, and/or mist netting
surveys planned along reroutes in West
Virginia and Virginia. To be completed in
2016.
LAA
TBD
Virginia Big-eared Bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
virginianus)
E
Bath and
Highland
Randolph
Primarily occupies caves in karst regions
dominated by oak-hickory or beech-maplehemlock forest.
Hibernacula surveys will be completed in
2016.
NLAA

American Chaffseed
(Schwalba americana)
E
Greensville
Occurs in acidic, sandy, and seasonally moist
to dry soils. The plant also lives in peat
wetlands, moist pine flatwoods, and firemaintained savannas.
Reroute in Cumberland County, North
Carolina requires survey. To be completed
in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid
(Platanthera leucophaea)
T
Augusta
Suitable habitat for this species includes
mesic to wet unplowed tallgrass prairies and
meadows but they have been found in old
fields and roadside ditches. The eastern
prairie fringed orchid also occurs in bogs,
fens, and sedge meadows.
Reroute in Augusta County, Virginia
requires survey. To be completed in
Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Michaux’s Sumac
(Rhus michauxii)
E
Brunswick,
Dinwiddie, and
Nottoway
Grows in sandy or rocky open woods in
association with basic soils. It survives best
in areas where some form of disturbance has
provided an open area, such as highway
rights-of way, roadsides, or on the edges of
artificially maintained clearings.
Reroute in Cumberland County, North
Carolina requires survey. To be completed
in Summer 2016.
TBD

Northeastern Bulrush
(Scirpus ancistrochaetus)
E
Grows in wet areas such as small wetlands,
sinkhole ponds, or wet depressions with
seasonally fluctuating water levels. It may be
found at the water’s edge, in deep water or in
just a few inches of water, and during dry
spells there may be no water visible where the
plant is growing.
Reroute in Highland, Augusta, and Bath
Counties, Virginia requires survey. To be
completed in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Pondberry
(Lindera melissifolia)
E
Occurs in shaded wetlands (e.g., hardwoods
and bottomlands) and can also be found in
ponds, depressions, and sinks.
Reroute in Cumberland County, North
Carolina requires survey. To be completed
in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
All Counties
Crossed


Restoration of forested riparian areas with tree
seedlings and shrubs.
Minimization of impacts on forested habitats.
Mitigation of forested wetlands under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act.
Plants
Cumberland
3C-2
Cumberland,
Robeson,
Johnston, Nash,
and Wilson
Augusta, Bath,
and Highland
Cumberland
and Sampson
Pocahontas
Avoidance of identified population.
Appendix 3C
Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Pipeline
Counties with Potential Occurrence –
ACP
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name) a
Status
3C-3
Rough-leaved Loosestrife
(Lysimachia asperulifolia)
E
Running Buffalo Clover
(Trifolium stoloniferum)
E
Shale Barren Rock Cress
(Boechera serotina)
E
Small Whorled Pogonia
(Isotria medeoloides)
b
NC
VA
Counties with Potential Occurrence SHP
WV
PA
WV
Cumberland
ESA Preliminary
Determination of
Effect
Survey Status Update
(as of March 1, 2016) c
Habitat Description
Potential Conservation Measures
Generally occurs in edge habitats between
longleaf pine uplands and pond pine pocosins
(areas of dense shrub and vine growth usually
on a wet, peaty, poorly drained soil). The
preferred soils are moist to seasonally
saturated sands and on shallow organic soils
overlaying sand. Rough-leaf loosestrife has
also been found on deep peat in the low shrub
community of large Carolina bays (shallow,
elliptical, poorly drained depressions of
unknown origin).
Reroute in Cumberland County, North
Carolina requires survey. To be completed
in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Pocahontas,
and Randolph
Occurs in mesic habitats of partial to filtered
sunlight, where there is a prolonged pattern of
moderate periodic disturbance, such as
mowing, trampling, or grazing. It is most
often found in regions underlain with
limestone or other calcareous bedrock.
Reroute in Pocahontas and Randolph
Counties, West Virginia requires survey.
To be completed in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Augusta, Bath,
and Highland
Pocahontas
Occurs in areas of open stunted pine and red
cedar, and also on eroded slopes along
streams. Typically the plant is found at
elevations between 1,099 and 2,495 feet
above sea level with dry and hot temperatures
where there is little vegetation cover and low
moisture.
Reroute in Augusta, Bath, and Highland
Counties, Virginia requires survey. To be
completed in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
T
Buckingham
Randolph
Found in older hardwood stands of beech,
birch, maple, oak, and hickory that have an
open understory. Sometimes it grows in
stands of softwoods such as hemlock. It
prefers acidic soils with a thick layer of dead
leaves, often on slopes near small streams.
Reroute in Randolph County, West
Virginia. To be completed in Summer
2016.
TBD
TBD
Swamp Pink
(Helonias bullata)
T
Augusta and
Nelson
Found in forested or shrub swamp wetlands
that are perennially saturated, spring-fed, and
nutrient poor.
Reroute in Augusta County, Virginia
requires survey. To be completed in
Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Virginia Sneezeweed
(Helenium virginicum)
T
Augusta
Occurs in wetlands and along the shores of
seasonally flooded ponds. Pond habitats are
typically acidic and poorly drained with silty
loam soils.
Reroute in Augusta County, Virginia
requires survey. To be completed in
Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Virginia Spiraea
(Spiraea virginiana)
T
Found along streams and rivers in areas with
periodic disturbances, such as high-velocity
scouring floods, which eliminate competition
from other woody vegetation. Prefers
waterbodies and riparian habitats with sandy,
silty, or clay soils at elevations between 1,000
and 2,400 feet above sea level.
Reroute in Pocahontas County, West
Virginia requires survey. To be completed
in Summer 2016.
TBD
TBD
Pocahontas,
Randolph, and
Upshur
Doddridge
Marine Mammals
Common bottlenose dolphin
(Tursiops truncatus)
MMPA
Chesapeake and
Suffolk
Coastal populations will migrate into bays,
estuaries, and river mouths.
NA
NE
If HDD cannot be completed at Nansemond or South Branch
Elizabeth Rivers, monitoring and mitigation measures would be
implemented to avoid needing an IHA.
Harbor seal
(Phoca vitulina)
MMPA
Chesapeake and
Suffolk
Temperate coastal habitats. Use rocks and
beaches as haul out and pupping areas.
NA
NE
If HDD cannot be completed at Nansemond or South Branch
Elizabeth Rivers, monitoring and mitigation measures would be
implemented to avoid needing an IHA.
____________________
a
All species listed in this table are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, except for Atlantic Sturgeon and Shortnose Sturgeon, which are managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service.
b
E = endangered; T = threatened.
c
NE = no effect; NLAA = may affect, not likely to adversely affect; LAA = may affect, likely to adversely affect; NA = not applicable; TBD = to be determined.
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APPENDIX 3D
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the
Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
TABLE 3D-1
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Common Name
(Scientific name)
BCR Region
Listed In
Nesting Habitat
West
Virginia
Supply Header Project
Virginia
North
Carolina
American Bittern
(Botaurus lentiginos)
27
Freshwater marshes with
tall vegetation.
Xa
Xa
American Black Duck
(Anas rubripes)
29
Fresh and saltwater
marshes.
X
X
American Kestrel
(Falco sparverius Paulus)
27
Longleaf pine sandhills.
X
X
American Oystercatcher
(Haematopus palliates)
27
Beaches, dunes, marsh
islands.
X
American Woodcock
(Scolopax minor)
29
Young deciduous forests,
mixed forests, and old
fields.
Bachman's Sparrow
(Aimophila) aestivalis
27, 29
X
X
b
X
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
X
X
X
X
X
Pine forests with grassy
floors.
Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
27, 28, 29
Forested areas adjacent to
large bodies of water.
X
X
Black-billed Cuckoo
(Coccyzus erythropthalmus)
28
Woodlands and thickets.
X
X
X
X
Black-capped Chickadee
(Poecile carolinensis)
28
Deciduous and mixed
forests, swamps, riparian
areas, and open woods and
parks.
X
X
X
X
Black-crowned Night Heron
(Nycticorax nycticorax)
27
Fresh and saltwater
wetlands.
X
High portions of shallow
freshwater marshes, wet
meadows, and flooded
grassy vegetation.
X
X
X
X
X
Black Rail
(Laterallus jamaicensis)
27, 29
Black Skimmer
(Rynchops niger)
27
Beaches, dredge
deposition islands,
saltmarshes, and
gravelbars.
X
Black-throated Green Warbler
(Setophaga virens)
27
Transitional coniferousdeciduous forest.
X
Blue-winged Warbler
(Vermivora cyanoptera)
27, 28, 29
Forest/field edges, often
near abandoned farmland
and forest clearings.
Brown-headed Nuthatch
(Sitta pusilla)
27, 29
Pine forests of comprised
of longleaf and slash pines
where natural fire patterns
have been maintained.
Brown Pelican
(Pelacanus occidentalis)
27
Barrier and natural
islands, and islands made
from dredge material.
Brown Thrasher
(Toxostoma rufum)
27
Thickets, hedgerows,
forest edges, and shrubby
clearings.
X
X
Canada Warbler
(Cardellina Canadensis)
28
Moist forests with a welldeveloped shrub layer,
swamps, and streamside
thickets.
X
X
27, 28, 29
Forests with tall deciduous
trees and open understory,
such as wet bottomlands
and dry slopes.
X
X
Cerulean Warbler
(Setophaga cerulean)
3D-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
TABLE 3D-1 (cont’d)
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Common Name
(Scientific name)
Chimney Swift
(Chaetura pelagica)
BCR Region
Listed In
Virginia
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fields with scattered
shrubs and trees, orchards,
and forest edges.
Natural and manmade
grasslands.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
27
Forest edges, and shrubby
thickets.
X
X
X
X
X
28
Deciduous or evergreendeciduous forests.
X
X
X
X
X
27
Wooded habitats.
X
X
X
X
X
Abandoned fields, forest
edges, and openings in
wooded areas.
Thickets and chapparal.
X
X
X
X
X
Xa
Xa
Xa
Xa
Xa
X
X
X
X
Chuck-will's-widow
(Antrostomus carolinensis)
27
Common moorhen
(Gallinula galeata)
Eastern Kingbird
(Tyrannus tyrannus)
27
Eastern Meadowlark
(Sturnella magna)
Eastern Towhee
(Pipilo erythrophthalmus)
Eastern Whip-poor-will
(Antrostomus vociferous)
Eastern Wood-Pewee
(Contopus virens)
Field Sparrow
(Spizella pusilla)
27
Fox Sparrow
(Passerella liaca)
Golden-winged Warbler
(Columbina passerine)
Grasshopper Sparrow
(Ammodramus savannarum)
Gull-billed Tern
(Gelochelidon nilotica)
Henslow's Sparrow
(Ammodramus henslowii)
Hooded Warbler
(Setophaga citrina)
27
28, 29
None project
crosses
28
29
27
27, 28, 29
28
Hudsonian Godwit
(Limosa haemastica)
Kentucky Warbler
(Geothlypis formosa)
King Rail
(Rallus elegans)
Least Bittern
(Ixobrychus exilis)
None project
crosses
27, 28, 29
Least Tern
(Sternula antillarum)
Lesser Yellowlegs
(Tringa flavipes)
Little Blue Heron
(Egretta caerulea)
Urban and suburban
habitats, tree cavities, and
caves.
Pine, oak-hickory, and
other forests often with
canopy openings.
Tall vegetation in fresh or
saltwater marshes.
X
Supply Header Project
North
Carolina
27, 28, 29
West
Virginia
Nesting Habitat
Regenerating clear-cuts,
wet thickets, tamarack
bogs, and aspen or willow
stands.
Open grasslands.
Gravelly or sandy
beaches.
Large, flat fields with no
woody plants, and with
tall, dense grass.
Forests with shrubby
understory.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Xa
Grassy tundra.
Hardwood forests with
thick understory.
Freshwater and brackish
marshes.
X
X
X
X
X
X
27
Freshwater or brackish
marshes with tall
vegetation.
X
X
X
27
Beaches and lakes and
rivers with gravel or sand
bars.
Open boreal forests with
shallow wetlands.
27, 29
None project
crosses
27
In small trees and shrubs
in fresh and saltwater
wetlands/
3D-2
X
Xa
X
X
X
X
X
TABLE 3D-1 (cont’d)
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Common Name
(Scientific name)
BCR Region
Listed In
Loggerhead Shrike
(Lanius ludovicianus)
27, 28, 29
Louisiana Waterthrush
(Parkesia motacilla)
28
Marbled Godwit
(Limosa fedoa)
27
Mississippi Kite
(Ictinia mississippiensis)
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
(Ammodramus nelsoni)
Northern Bobwhite
(Colinus virginianus )
None project
crosses
27
27
X
X
X
Xa
X
Xa
X
X
X
X
X
X
Various forested habitats
and most closely
associated with conifer
and mixed
conifer/hardwood forests.
Coniferous forest edges.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Cliffs, manmade objects,
such as transmission
towers, silos, and bridges.
Seasonal or permanent
ponds with dense stands
of emergent vegetation,
bays and sloughs.
X
Xa
Xa
X
X
X
X
X
Various shrubby habitats
including southern pine
forest, pine and scrub oak
barrens, and regenerating
forest.
Wooded swamps and
other bottomland forests.
Low tundra and gravel
beaches along rivers.
Mature coniferous forests.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
27
Deciduous woodlands
often with groves of dead
or dying trees.
Dry tundra areas.
Xa
X
29
Young deciduous forests.
X
27, 28, 29
Wet forests.
Xa
27
Salt marshes.
Olive-sided Flycatcher
(Contopus cooperi)
28
27, 28, 29
None project
crosses
Prairie Warbler
(Setophaga discolor)
27, 28, 29
Prothonotary Warbler
(Protonotaria citrea)
Purple Sandpiper
(Calidris maritima)
27
Rusty Blackbird
(Euphagus carolinus)
Saltmarsh Sparrow
(Ammodramus caudacutus)
X
X
28
Red Knot
(Calidris canutus rufa)
Ruffed Grouse
(Bonasa umbellus)
Riverine forest, and open
woodland.
Freshwater marshes and
wet meadows.
Open habitats, such as
grasslands and
agricultural areas.
Woodlands, forest edges,
flooded swamps, and
marsh edges.
X
X
West
Virginia
X
Northern Saw-whet Owl
(Aegolius acadicus)
Red Crossbill
(Loxia curvirostra)
Red-headed Woodpecker
(Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
Short grass with isolated
trees or shrubs, especially
pastureland.
Breeds along gravelbottomed streams flowing
through hilly, deciduous
forest.
Marshes and flooded
plains.
Virginia
Pennsylvania
X
27
Pied-billed Grebe
(Podilymbus podiceps)
Nesting Habitat
Supply Header Project
North
Carolina
X
Northern Flicker
(Colaptes auratus)
Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)
West
Virginia
None project
crosses
28
27, 28
Xa
Xa
X
3D-3
X
Xa
X
X
X
X
TABLE 3D-1 (cont’d)
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern Within the Vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Projects
Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Common Name
(Scientific name)
Sandwich Tern
(Thalasseus sandvicensis)
Seaside Sparrow
(Ammodramus maritimus)
BCR Region
Listed In
Nesting Habitat
Virginia
Supply Header Project
North
Carolina
27
Saltwater coastal areas.
27
Salt marshes.
X
X
Dense tall sedges and
grasses in wet meadows,
hayfields, and marshes.
Muskegs of taiga to
timberline.
Xa
Xa
Sedge Wren
(Cistothorus platensis)
27, 28, 29
Short-billed Dowitcher
(Limnodromus griseus)
27
Short-eared Owl
(Asio flammeus)
29
Snowy Egret
(Egretta thula)
West
Virginia
Open country, including
prairies, meadows,
marshes, and open
woodland.
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
Xa
Xa
X
Xa
Xa
Xa
Xa
X
None project
crosses
Thick vegetation in
isolated places such as
dredge-spoil islands,
swamps, and marshes.
Swainson's Warbler
(Limnothlypis swainsonii)
Tricolored Heron
(Egretta tricolor)
27, 28, 29
Southern forests with
thick undergrowth.
In coastal areas, in trees
near water.
X
Upland Sandpiper
(Bartramia longicauda)
Whimbrel
(Numenius phaeopus)
Willow Flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii)
Wood Thrush
(Hylocichla mustelina)
27, 28, 29
Native prairie and other
dry grasslands.
Coastal regions.
X
Marshy and shrubby
areas.
X
X
Mature deciduous and
mixed forests.
X
X
X
X
X
Mature deciduous or
mixed deciduousconiferous forest with
patches of dense
understory.
Various forested habitats
and often young forests
with edge habitat,
especially areas
regenerating from timber
harvesting.
Wooded habitats with
dense cover near water.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
27
27
None project
crosses
27, 28, 29
Worm-eating Warbler
(Helmitheros vermivorum)
28
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
(Sphyrapicus varius)
28
X
X
X
X
X
Xa
Xa
X
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
27
X
X
X
X
X
(Coccyzus americanus)
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
27
X
X
Fresh and saltwater
marshes.
(Nyctanassa violacea)
27
Xa
Xa
Yellow Rail
Shallow marshes and wet
(Coturnicops noveboracensis)
meadows.
____________________
Notes:
a
Species does not breed in state; wintering or migrating populations only.
b
BCC and high priority birds.
Sources: IPaC October 2014; FWS, 2008; South Atlantic Migratory Bird Initiative, 2014; Atlantic Coast Joint Venture, 2014; and Appalachian
Mountains Joint Venture, 2015; Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2011
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Monongahela National Forest Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
(Table 3E-1), George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis
Results (Table 3E-2), and George Washington National Forest Locally Rare
Species Results (Table 3E-3)
TABLE 3E-1
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Amphibian
Green Salamander
(Aneides aeneus)
P
Habitat Survey, Presence/Absence
Survey
Eastern Hellbender
(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)
Habitat Assessment
Mud Salamander
(Pseudotriton montanus)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Goshawk
(Accipiter gentilis)
Broadband Acoustic Occupancy
Surveys
Henslow's Sparrow
(Ammodramus henslowii)
Habitat Assessment
Long-eared Owl
(Asio otus)
Habitat Assessment
Olive-sided Flycatcher
(Contopus cooperi)
Habitat Assessment
American Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus anatum)
Presence/Absence Surveys
Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Presence/Absence Surveys
Migrant Loggerhead Shrike
(Lanius ludovicianus migrans)
Habitat Assessment
Red-headed Woodpecker
(Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
Habitat Assessment
Vesper Sparrow
(Pooecetes gramineus)
Habitat Assessment
Bird
Golden-winged Warbler
(Vermivora chrysoptera)
P
Habitat Assessment
Fish
Habitat Assessment
Redside Dace
(Clinostomus elongatus)
Candy Darter
(Etheostoma osburni)
P
Habitat Assessment
Pearl Dace
(Margariscus margarita)
Habitat Assessment
New River Shiner
(Notropis scabriceps)
Habitat Assessment
Cheat Minnow
(Pararhinichthys bowersi)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachia Darter
(Percina gymnocephala)
Habitat Assessment
Kanawha Minnow
(Phenacobius teretulus)
Habitat Assessment
Dry Fork Valley Cave Pseudoscorpion
(Apochthonius paucispinosus)
Karst Survey
Elktoe
(Alasmidonta marginata)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Arachnid
Invertebrates - Bivalve
Green Floater
(Lasmigona subviridis)
3E-1
P
Habitat Assessment
TABLE 3E-1 (cont’d)
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Invertebrates - Crustacean
Cannulate Cave Isopod
(Caecidotea cannula)
Karst Survey
Holsinger's Cave Isopod
(Caecidotea holsingeri)
Karst Survey
A Cave Obligate Isopod
(Caecidotea simonini)
Karst Survey
A Cave Isopod
(Caecidotea sinuncus)
Karst Survey
Greenbrier Cave Crayfish
(Cambarus nerterius)
P
Karst Survey
Culver's Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus culveri)
Karst Survey
Greenbrier Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus emarginatus)
Karst Survey
Pocahontas Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus nanus)
Karst Survey
Minute Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus parvus)
P
Karst Survey
Invertebrates - Gastropod
Organ Cavesnail
(Fontigens tarterea)
Karst Survey
Boreal Fan Moth
(Brachionycha borealis)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Metalmark
(Calephelis borealis)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Tiger Beetle
(Cicindela ancocisconensis)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle
(Cicindela patruela)
Habitat Assessment
Cow Path Tiger Beetle
(Cicindela purpurea)
Habitat Assessment
Early Hairstreak
(Erora laeta)
Habitat Assessment
Columbine Duskywing
(Erynnis lucilius)
Habitat Assessment
A Geometrid Moth
(Euchlaena milnei)
Habitat Assessment
Rapids Clubtail
(Gomphus quadricolor)
Habitat Assessment
Green-faced Clubtail
(Gomphus viridifrons)
Habitat Assessment
A Noctuid Moth
(Hadena ectypa)
Habitat Assessment
Cobweb Skipper
(Hesperia metea)
Habitat Assessment
Bronze Copper
(Lycaena hyllus)
Habitat Assessment
West Virginia White
(Pieris virginiensis)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Insect
3E-2
TABLE 3E-1 (cont’d)
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
A Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus fuscus)
Karst Survey
Timber Ridge Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus hadenoecus)
Habitat Assessment
A Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus hypertrichosis)
Karst Survey
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus montanus)
P
Habitat Assessment
Gandy Creek Cave Springtail
(Pseudosinella certa)
Habitat Assessment
A Springtail
(Pseudosinella gisini)
Habitat Assessment
Southern Grizzled Skipper
(Pyrgus wyandot)
Habitat Assessment
A Springtail
(Sinella agna)
Habitat Assessment
Diana Fritillary
(Speyeria diana)
Habitat Assessment
Hoffmaster's Cave Planarian
(Macrocotyla hoffmasteri)
Habitat Assessment
A Cave Obligate Planarian
(Phagocata angusta)
Habitat Assessment
Greenbrier Valley Cave Millipede
(Pseudotremia fulgida)
Habitat Assessment
Germany Valley Cave Millipede
(Pseudotremia lusciosa)
Habitat Assessment
South Branch Valley Cave Millipede
(Pseudotremia princeps)
Habitat Assessment
Culver's Planarian
(Sphalloplana culveri)
Habitat Assessment
Grand Caverns Blind Cave Millipede
(Zygonopus weyeriensis)
Habitat Assessment
Luray Caverns Blind Cave Millipede
(Zygonopus whitei)
Habitat Assessment
West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys
sabrinus fuscus)
Habitat Assessment
Southern Rock Vole
(Microtus chrotorrhinus carolinensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Eastern Small-footed Myotis
(Myotis leibii)
Habitat Assessment,
Mist Netting Surveys
Little Brown Myotis
(Myotis lucifugus)
Habitat Assessment,
Mist Netting Surveys
Allegheny Woodrat
(Neotoma magister)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tri-colored Bat
(Perimyotis subflavus)
Habitat Assessment,
Mist Netting Surveys
Long-tailed Shrew
(Sorex dispar)
Habitat Assessment
Southern Water Shrew
(Sorex palustris punctulatus)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Other
Mammal
3E-3
TABLE 3E-1 (cont’d)
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Eastern Spotted Skunk
(Spilogale putorius)
Presence/Absence Survey
Southern Bog Lemming
(Synaptomys cooperi)
Habitat Assessment
Ammons' Tortula Moss
(Tortula ammonsiana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Arctic Bentgrass
(Agrostis mertensii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Allegheny Onion
(Allium allegheniense)
Presence/Absence Survey
Lillydale Onion
(Allium oxyphilum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bartram Shadbush
(Amelanchier bartramiana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Spreading Rockcress
(Arabis patens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Cooper's Milkvetch
(Astragalus neglectus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Blue Wild Indigo
(Baptisia australis var. australis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Lanceleaf Grapefern
(Botrychium lanceolatum var. angustisegmentum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bluntlobe Grapefern
(Botrychium oneidense)
Presence/Absence Survey
Roan Mountain Sedge
(Carex roanensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Purple Clematis
(Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bentley's Coralroot
(Corallorhiza bentleyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Roundleaf Dogwood
(Cornus rugosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Showy Lady's-slipper
(Cypripedium reginae)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tall Larkspur
(Delphinium exaltatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Shalebarren Wild-buckwheat
(Eriogonum alleni)
Presence/Absence Survey
Darlington's Spurge
(Euphorbia purpurea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Box Huckleberry
(Gaylussacia brachycera)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Oak Fern
(Gymnocarpium appalachianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sweet-scented Indian-plantain
(Hasteola suaveolens)
Presence/Absence Survey
White Alumroot
(Heuchera alba)
Presence/Absence Survey
Crested Coralroot
(Hexalectris spicata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Plant - Moss
Plant - Vascular
3E-4
TABLE 3E-1 (cont’d)
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Blue Ridge St. John's-wort
(Hypericum mitchellianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Long-stalk Holly
(Ilex collina)
Presence/Absence Survey
Butternut
(Juglans cinerea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Thread Rush
(Juncus filiformis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Highland Rush
(Juncus trifidus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Turgid Blazing Star
(Liatris turgida)
Presence/Absence Survey
Grooved Yellow Flax
(Linum sulcatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Heartleaf Twayblade
(Listera cordata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Large-flowered Barbara's-buttons
(Marshallia grandiflora)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Buckbean
(Menyanthes trifoliata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Smoke Hole Bergamot
(Monarda fistulosa ssp. brevis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Limestone Adder's-tongue
(Ophioglossum engelmannii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Silvery Nailwort
(Paronychia argyrocoma)
Presence/Absence Survey
Yellow Nailwort
(Paronychia virginica)
Presence/Absence Survey
Canby's Mountain-lover
(Paxistima canbyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Swamp Lousewort
(Pedicularis lanceolata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Swordleaf Phlox
(Phlox buckleyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Canada Mountain Ricegrass
(Piptatherum (Oryzopsis) canadense)
Presence/Absence Survey
Shriver's Frilly Orchid
(Platanthera shriveri)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Bluegrass
(Poa paludigena)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Jacob's-ladder
(Polemonium vanbruntiae)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tennessee Pondweed
(Potamogeton tennesseensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Beadle's Mountainmint
(Pycnanthemum beadlei)
Presence/Absence Survey
Pennsylvania Buttercup
(Ranunculus pensylvanicus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Lanceleaf Buckthorn
(Rhamnus lanceolata ssp. lanceolata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bristly Black Currant
(Ribes lacustre)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-5
TABLE 3E-1 (cont’d)
Monongahela National Forests Regional Foresters Sensitive Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name (Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Rock Skullcap
(Scutellaria saxatilis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Fire Pink
(Silene virginica var. robusta)
Presence/Absence Survey
Boreal Starwort
(Stellaria borealis ssp. borealis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Pimpernel
(Taenidia montana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Canada Yew
(Taxus canadensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bristle-fern
(Trichomanes boschianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Narrow-leaved Blue-curls
(Trichostema setaceum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Kate's Mountain Clover
(Trifolium virginicum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Nodding Pogonia
(Triphora trianthophora)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Blue Violet
(Viola appalachiensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sand Grape
(Vitis rupestris)
Presence/Absence Survey
Netted Chainfern
(Woodwardia areolata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Timber Rattlesnake
(Crotalus horridus)
Habitat Assessment
Reptile
Wood Turtle
(Glyptemys insculpta)
____________________
a
P – Petitioned for federal listing
T - Threatened
3E-6
P
Habitat Assessment
TABLE 3E-2
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Amphibian
Peaks of Otter Salamander
(Plethodon hubrichti)
Habitat Assessment
Cow Knob Salamander
(Plethodon punctatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Shenandoah Salamander
(Plethodon shenandoah)
E
Habitat Assessment
Weller's Salamander
(Plethodon welleri)
Habitat Assessment
American Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus anatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Migrant Loggerhead Shrike
(Lanius ludovicianus migrans)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Bewick's Wren
(Thryomanes bewickii altus)
Habitat Assessment
Western Sand Darter
(Ammocrypta clara)
Habitat Assessment
Black Sculpin
(Cottus baileyi)
Habitat Assessment
Bird
Fish
Spotfin Chub
(Erimonax monachus)
T
Habitat Assessment
Slender Chub
(Erimystax cahni)
T
Habitat Assessment
Sharphead Darter
(Etheostoma acuticeps)
Habitat Assessment
Candy Darter
(Etheostoma osburni)
Habitat Assessment
Duskytail Darter
(Etheostoma percnurum)
E
Habitat Assessment
Tippecanoe Darter
(Etheostoma tippecanoe)
Habitat Assessment
Mountain Brook Lamprey
(Ichthyomyzon greeleyi)
Habitat Assessment
Popeye Shiner
(Notropis ariommus)
Habitat Assessment
Roughhead Shiner
(Notropis semperasper)
Habitat Assessment
Yellowfin Madtom
(Noturus flavipinnis)
T
Habitat Assessment
Orangefin Madtom
(Noturus gilberti)
Habitat Assessment
Blotchside Logperch
(Percina burtoni)
Habitat Assessment
Longhead Darter
(Percina macrocephala)
Habitat Assessment
3E-7
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Roanoke Logperch
(Percina rex)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Kanawha Minnow
(Phenacobius teretulus)
Blackside Dace
(Phoxinus cumberlandensis)
T
Habitat Assessment
Tennessee Dace
(Phoxinus tennesseensis)
Habitat Assessment
Orpheus Cave Pseudoscorpion
(Kleptochthonius orpheus)
Karst Survey
Invertebrates - Arachnid
Spruce-Fir Moss Spider
(Microhexura montivaga)
E
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Bivalve
Habitat Assessment
Brook Floater
(Alasmidonta varicosa)
Spectaclecase
(Cumberlandia monodonta)
E
Habitat Assessment
Fanshell
(Cyprogenia stegaria)
E
Habitat Assessment
Dromedary Pearlymussel
(Dromus dromas)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Yellow Lance
(Elliptio lanceolata)
Cumerlandian Combshell
(Epioblasma brevidens)
E
Habitat Assessment
Oyster Mussel
(Epioblasma capsaeformis)
E
Habitat Assessment
Tan Riffleshell
(Epioblasma florentina walkeri)
E
Habitat Assessment
Green-Blossom Pearlymussel
(Epioblasma torulosa gubernaculum)
E
Habitat Assessment
Snuffbox
(Epioblasma triquetra)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Tennessee Pigtoe
(Fusconaia barnesiana)
Shiny Pigtoe
(Fusconaia cor)
E
Habitat Assessment
Fine-Rayed Pigtoe
(Fusconaia cuneolus)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Atlantic Pigtoe
(Fusconaia masoni)
Cracking Pearlymussel
(Hemistena lata)
E
Habitat Assessment
Pink Mucket
(Lampsilis abrupta)
E
Habitat Assessment
Tennessee Heelsplitter
(Lasmigona holstonia)
Habitat Assessment
Green Floater
(Lasmigona subviridis)
Habitat Assessment
Birdwing Pearlymussel
(Lemiox rimosus)
3E-8
E
Habitat Assessment
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Invertebrates – Bivalve (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Slabside Pearlymussel
(Lexingtonia dolabelloides)
E
Habitat Assessment
Little-Winged Pearlymussel
(Pegias fabula)
E
Habitat Assessment
Sheepnose
(Plethobasus cyphyus)
E
Habitat Assessment
James Spinymussel
(Pleurobema collina)
E
Habitat Assessment
Ohio Pigtoe
(Pleurobema cordatum)
Habitat Assessment
Tennessee Clubshell
(Pleurobema oviforme)
Habitat Assessment
Rough Pigtoe
(Pleurobema plenum)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Pyramid Pigtoe
(Pleurobema rubrum)
Fluted Kidneyshell
(Ptychobranchus subtentum)
E
Habitat Assessment
Rough Rabbits Foot
(Quadrula cylindrica strigillata)
E
Habitat Assessment
Cumberland Monkeyface
(Quadrula intermedia)
E
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Monkeyface
(Quadrula sparsa)
E
Habitat Assessment
Habitat Assessment
Purple Lilliput
(Toxolasma lividum)
Purple Bean
(Villosa perpurpurea)
E
Habitat Assessment
Cumberland Bean
(Villosa trabalis)
E
Habitat Assessment
Madison Cave Isopod
(Antrolana lira)
T
Karst Survey
Invertebrates - Crustacean
Incurved Cave Isopod
(Caecidotea incurva)
Karst Survey
Racovitza's Terrestrial Cave Isopod
(Miktoniscus racovitzai)
Karst Survey
James Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus abditus)
Karst Survey
Cumberland Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus cumberlandus)
Karst Survey
Craig County Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus estesi)
Karst Survey
Montgomery County Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus fergusoni)
Karst Survey
Shenandoah Valley Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus gracilipes)
Karst Survey
Alleghany County Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus hoffmani)
Karst Survey
Bath County Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus mundus)
Karst Survey
3E-9
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Invertebrates - Gastropod
Maryland Glyph
(Glyphyalinia raderi)
Habitat Assessment
Shaggy Coil
(Helicodiscus diadema)
Habitat Assessment
Rumble Coil
(Helicodiscus lirellus)
Habitat Assessment
Talus Coil
(Helicodiscus triodus)
Habitat Assessment
Spiny Riversnail
(Io fluvialis)
Habitat Assessment
Round Supercoil
(Paravitrea reesei)
Habitat Assessment
Virginia Stonefly
(Acroneuria kosztarabi)
Habitat Assessment
Jefferson's Short-Nosed Scorpionfly
(Brachypanorpa jeffersoni)
Habitat Assessment
Frosted Elfin
(Callophrys irus)
Habitat Assessment
Herodias Underwing
(Catocala herodias gerhardi)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Tiger Beetle
(Cicindela ancocisconensis)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle
(Cicindela patruela)
Habitat Assessment
A Ground Beetle
(Cyclotrachelus incisus)
Habitat Assessment
Persius Duskywing
(Erynnis persius persius)
Habitat Assessment
Milne's Euchlaena Moth
(Euchlaena milnei)
Habitat Assessment
Maureen's Hydraenan Minute Moss Beetle
(Hydraena maureenae)
Habitat Assessment
Big Stripetail Stonefly
(Isoperla major)
Habitat Assessment
Johnson's Pronggill Mayfly
(Leptophlebia johnsoni)
Habitat Assessment
Smokies Needlefly
(Megaleuctra williamsae)
Habitat Assessment
Hebard's Noctuid Moth
(Psectrotarsia hebardi)
Habitat Assessment
A Cave Springtail
(Pygmarrhopalites carolynae)
Karst Survey
A Cave Springtail
(Pygmarrhopalites commorus)
Karst Survey
A Cave Springtail
(Pygmarrhopalites sacer)
Karst Survey
Appalachian Grizzled Skipper
(Pyrgus centaureae wyandot)
Habitat Assessment
Diana Fritillary
(Speyeria diana)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Insect
3E-10
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Regal Fritillary
(Speyeria idalia)
Habitat Assessment
Cryptic Willowfly
(Taeniopteryx nelsoni)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Brachoria dentat)
Habitat Assessment
Hungry Mother Millipede
(Brachoria eutypa ethotela)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Buotus carolinus)
Habitat Assessment
Hoffman's Cleidogonid Millipede
(Cleidogona hoffmani)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Cleidogona lachesis)
Habitat Assessment
Fowler’s Millipede
(Dixioria fowleri)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Dixioria pela coronata)
Habitat Assessment
Montane Centipede
(Escaryus cryptorbius)
Habitat Assessment
Whitetop Mountain Centipede
(Escaryus orestes)
Habitat Assessment
A Cave Centipede
(Nampabius turbator)
Habitat Assessment
Shenandoah Mountain Xystodesmid Millipede
(Nannaria shenandoa)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Pseudotremia alecto)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Other
Mammal
Virginia Big-eared Bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus)
E
Habitat Assessment,
Presence/Absence Survey
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus)
E
Habitat Assessment
Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus)
Habitat Assessment
Southern Rock Vole
(Microtus chrotorrhinus carolinensis)
Habitat Assessment,
Presence/Absence Survey
Gray Bat
(Myotis grisecens)
E
Eastern Small-footed Myotis
(Myotis leibii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Habitat Assessment,
Presence/Absence Survey
Northern Long-eared Myotis
(Myotis septentrionalis)
T
Presence/Absence Survey
Indiana Bat
(Myotis sodalis)
E
Presence/Absence Survey
Southern Water Shrew
(Sorex palustris punctulatus)
3E-11
Habitat Assessment,
Presence/Absence Survey
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Rock Gnome Lichen
(Gymnoderma lineare)
E
Habitat Assessment
Plant - Lichen
Hydrothyria Lichen
(Hydrothyria venosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia Hypotrachyna Lichen
(Hypotrachyna virginica)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Bazzania nudicaulis)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Frullania oakesiana)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Mertzgeria fruticulosa)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Nardia lescurii)
Presence/Absence Survey
A Liverwort
(Plagiochila austinii)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Plagiochila sullivantii var. sullivantii)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Sphenolobopsis pearsonii)
Habitat Assessment
Northeastern peatmoss
(Sphagnum flavicomans)
Habitat Assessment
Trailing White Monkshood
(Aconitum reclinatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Nodding Onion
(Allium oxyphilum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Spreading Rockcress
(Arabis patens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Plant - Liverwort
Plant - Moss
Plant - Vascular
Shale Barren Rockcress
(Arabis serotina)
E
Presence/Absence Survey
American Barberry
(Berberis canadensis)
Virginia Round-Leaf Birch
(Betula uber)
Presence/Absence Survey
T
Presence/Absence Survey
Dixie Grapefern
(Botrychium jennmanii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Piratebush
(Buckleya distichophylla)
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Bittercress
(Cardamine clematitis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bittercress
(Cardamine flagellifera)
Presence/Absence Survey
Variable Sedge
(Carex polymorpha)
Presence/Absence Survey
Schweinitz's Sedge
(Carex schweinitzii)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-12
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Cuthbert Turtlehead
(Chelone cuthbertii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Bugbane
(Cimicifuga rubifolia)
Presence/Absence Survey
Small Spreading Pogonia
(Cleistes bifaria)
Presence/Absence Survey
Addison's Leatherflower
(Clematis addisonii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia White-Haired Leatherflower
(Clematis coactilis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bentley's Coralroot
(Corallorhiza bentleyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tall Larkspur
(Delphinium exaltatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Smooth Coneflower
(Echinacea laevigata)
E
Presence/Absence Survey
Dwarf Burhead
(Echinodorus tenellus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Glade Spurge
(Euphorbia purpurea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Gentian
(Gentiana austromontana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sweet-scented Indian-plantain
(Hasteola suaveolens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia Sneezeweed
(Helenium virginicum)
T
Presence/Absence Survey
Swamp-Pink
(Helonias bullata)
T
Presence/Absence Survey
White Alumroot
(Heuchera alba)
Presence/Absence Survey
Blue Ridge St. John's-wort
(Hypericum mitchellianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Long-stalk Holly
(Ilex collina)
Presence/Absence Survey
Peter's Mountain-Mallow
(Iliamna corei)
E
Presence/Absence Survey
Kankakee Globe-Mallow
(Iliamna remota)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia Quillwort
(Isoetes virginica)
Presence/Absence Survey
Small Whorled Pogonia
(Isotria medeoloides)
T
Presence/Absence Survey
Butternut
(Juglans cinerea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Turgid Gayfeather
(Liatris helleri)
Presence/Absence Survey
Gray's Lily
(Lilium grayi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Marguerite's Clubmoss
(Lycopodiella margueritae)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sweet Pinesap
(Monotropsis odorata)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-13
TABLE 3E-2 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Occurrence Analysis Results Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal
Status
Survey Type
Piedmont Ragwort
(Packera millefolium)
Presence/Absence Survey
Canby's Mountain-lover
(Paxistima canbyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Swordleaf Phlox
(Phlox buckleyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Bluegrass
(Poa paludigena)
Presence/Absence Survey
Hill's Pondweed
(Potamogeton hillii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tennessee Pondweed
(Potamogeton tennesseensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Roan Mountain Rattlesnake-Root
(Prenanthes roanensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Torrey's Mountain-Mint
(Pycnanthemum torreyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Pinnate-Lobed Coneflower
(Rudbeckia triloba var. pinnatiloba)
Presence/Absence Survey
Carolina Saxifrage
(Saxifraga caroliniana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Northeastern Bulrush
(Scirpus ancistrochaetus)
E
Presence/Absence Survey
Rock Skullcap
(Scutellaria saxatilis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia Mallow
(Sida hermaphrodita)
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Catchfly
(Silene ovata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia Spiraea
(Spiraea virginiana)
T
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Least Trillium
(Trillium pusillum var. moniticulum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Carolina Hemlock
(Tsuga caroliniana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sand Grape
(Vitis rupestris)
Presence/Absence Survey
____________________
a
P – Petitioned for federal listing
E – Endangered
T - Threatened
3E-14
TABLE 3E-3
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Amphibian
Tiger Salamander
(Ambystoma tigrinum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Eastern Hellbender
(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)
Habitat Assessment
Shovel-nosed Salamander
(Desmognathus marmoratus)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Pigmy Salamander
(Desmognathus organi (Desmognathus wrighti))
Habitat Assessment
Shenandoah Mountain Salamander
(Plethodon virginia)
Presence/Absence Survey
(within Cow Knob Salamander areas)
Cooper's Hawk
(Accipiter cooperii)
Habitat Assessment
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
(Accipiter striatus)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Saw-whet Owl
(Aegolius acadicus)
Habitat Assessment
Henslow's Sparrow
(Ammodramus henslowii)
Habitat Assessment
Golden Eagle
(Aquila chrysaetos)
Presence/Absence Survey
Hermit Thrush
(Catharus guttatus)
Habitat Assessment
Swainson's Thrush
(Catharus ustulatus)
Habitat Assessment
Brown Creeper
(Certhia americana)
Habitat Assessment
Sedge Wren
(Cistothorus platensis)
Habitat Assessment
Olive-sided Flycatcher
(Contopus cooperi)
Habitat Assessment
Alder Flycatcher
(Empidonax alnorum)
Habitat Assessment
Yellow-Bellied Flycatcher
(Empidonax flaviventris)
Habitat Assessment
Mourning Warbler
(Geothlypis philadelphia (Oporornis
philadelphia))
Habitat Assessment
Purple Finch
(Haemorhous purpureus (Carpodacus purpureus))
Habitat Assessment
Swainson's Warbler
(Limnothlypis swainsonii)
Habitat Assessment
Red Crossbill
(Loxia curvirostra)
Habitat Assessment
Swamp Sparrow
(Melospiza georgiana georgiana)
Habitat Assessment
Nashville Warbler
(Oreothlypis ruficapilla (Vermivora ruficapilla))
Habitat Assessment
Bird
3E-15
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Northern Waterthrush
(Parkesia nobeboracensis (Seiurus
noveboracensis))
Habitat Assessment
Golden-crowned Kinglet
(Regulus satrapa)
Habitat Assessment
Cerulean Warbler
(Setophaga cerulea (Dendroica cerulea))
Habitat Assessment
Blackburnian Warbler
(Setophaga fusca (Dendroica fusca))
Habitat Assessment
Magnolia Warbler
(Setophaga magnolia (Dendroica magnolia))
Habitat Assessment
Red-breasted Nuthatch
(Sitta canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
(Sphyrapicus varius)
Habitat Assessment
Winter Wren
(Troglodytes hiemalis (Troglodytes troglodytes))
Habitat Assessment
Golden-winged Warbler
(Vermivora chrysoptera)
Habitat Assessment
Potomac sculpin
(Cottus girardi)
Habitat Assessment
Steelcolor Shiner
(Cyprinella whipplei)
Habitat Assessment
Greenfin Darter
(Etheostoma chlorobranchium)
Habitat Assessment
Mirror Shiner
(Notropis spectrunculus)
Habitat Assessment
An Amaurobiid Spider
(Amaurobius borealis)
Habitat Assessment
A Two-Clawed Hunting Spider
(Clubiona spiralis)
Habitat Assessment
Orpheus Cave Pseudoscorpion
(Kleptochthonius orpheus)
Karst Survey
A Cave Obligate Spider
(Phanetta subterranea)
Karst Survey
Emerton's Crab Spider
(Xysticus emertoni)
Habitat Assessment
Elktoe
(Alasmidonta marginata)
Habitat Assessment
Yellow Lance
(Elliptio lanceolata)
Habitat Assessment
Yellow Lampmussel
(Lampsilis cariosa)
Habitat Assessment
Fragile Papershell
(Leptodea fragilis)
Habitat Assessment
Black Sandshell
(Ligumia recta)
Habitat Assessment
Ohio Pigtoe
(Pleurobema cordatum)
Habitat Assessment
Fish
Invertebrates - Arachnid
Invertebrates - Bivalve
3E-16
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Deertoe
(Truncilla truncata)
Habitat Assessment
Greenbrier Valley Cave Isopod
(Caecidotea holsingeri)
Karst Survey
Big Sandy Crayfish
(Cambarus veteranus)
Habitat Assessment
Greenbrier Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus emarginatus)
Karst Survey
Morrison's Cave Amphipod
(Stygobromus morrisoni)
Karst Survey
An Amphipod
(Stygobromus pollostus)
Karst Survey
Patton Cave Stygobromid
(Stygobromus redactus)
Karst Survey
Massanutten Spring Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. 17)
Habitat Assessment
Big Levels Spring Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. 18)
Habitat Assessment
An Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. 19)
Karst Survey
Shenandoah Mountain Spring Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. 23)
Habitat Assessment
Sherando Spinosoid Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. 7)
Habitat Assessment
An Amphipod
(Stygobromus sp. nov.)
Karst Survey
Spiny Cave Stygobromid
(Stygobromus spinatus)
Karst Survey
Organ Cavesnail
(Fontigens tarterea)
Karst Survey
Rubble Coil
(Helicodiscus lirellus)
Habitat Assessment
Brown Supercoil
(Paravitrea septadens)
Habitat Assessment
Canada Darner
(Aeshna canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
Black-tipped Darner
(Aeshna tuberculifera)
Habitat Assessment
Green-striped Darner
(Aeshna verticalis)
Habitat Assessment
Brown-Lined Dart Moth
(Anaplectoides brunneomedia)
Habitat Assessment
Comet Darner
(Anax longipes)
Habitat Assessment
Lilypad Clubtail
(Arigomphus furcifer)
Habitat Assessment
Silver-bordered Fritillary
(Boloria selene)
Habitat Assessment
Invertebrates - Crustacean
Invertebrates - Gastropod
Invertebrates - Insect
3E-17
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Invertebrates – Insect
(cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Hoary Elfin
(Callophrys polios)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Jewelwing
(Calopteryx angustipennis)
Habitat Assessment
Marbled Underwing
(Catocala marmorata)
Habitat Assessment
Precious Underwing
(Catocala pretiosa pretiosa)
Habitat Assessment
Martha's Pennant
(Celithemis martha)
Habitat Assessment
A Springtail
(Cliforga alleghaniensis)
Habitat Assessment
Pink-edged Sulphur
(Colias interior)
Habitat Assessment
Delta-spotted Spiketail
(Cordulegaster diastatops)
Habitat Assessment
American Emerald
(Cordulia shurtleffi)
Habitat Assessment
A Ground Beetle
(Cyclotrachelus incisus)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Bluet
(Enallagma annexum (Enallagma cyathigerum))
Habitat Assessment
Hagen's Bluet
(Enallagma hageni)
Habitat Assessment
Beaverpond Baskettail
(Epitheca canis)
Habitat Assessment
Early Hairstreak
(Erora laeta)
Habitat Assessment
Mottled Duskywing
(Erynnis martialis)
Habitat Assessment
Olympia Marble
(Euchloe olympia)
Habitat Assessment
Two-spotted Skipper
(Euphyes bimacula)
Habitat Assessment
Beaverpond Clubtail
(Gomphus borealis)
Habitat Assessment
Harpoon Clubtail
(Gomphus descriptus)
Habitat Assessment
Midland Clubtail
(Gomphus fraternus)
Habitat Assessment
Big Stripetail Stonefly
(Isoperla major)
Habitat Assessment
Chalk-fronted Corporal Skimmer
(Ladona julia)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Pygmy Clubtail
(Lanthus parvulus)
Habitat Assessment
Johnson's Pronggill Mayfly
(Leptophlebia johnsoni)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Spreadwing
(Lestes disjunctus )
Habitat Assessment
Frosted Whiteface
(Leucorrhinia frigida)
Habitat Assessment
3E-18
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Invertebrates – Insect
(cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Hudsonian Whiteface
(Leucorrhinia hudsonica)
Habitat Assessment
Dot-tailed Whiteface
(Leucorrhinia intacta)
Habitat Assessment
A Cave Dipluran (Rye Cove)
(Litocampa sp. 4)
Karst Survey
Southern Sprite
(Nehalennia integricollis)
Habitat Assessment
Sedge Sprite
(Nehalennia irene)
Habitat Assessment
A Limnephilid Caddisfly
(Nemotaulius hostilis)
Habitat Assessment
Tawny Crescent
(Phyciodes batesii batesii)
Habitat Assessment
Northern Crescent
(Phyciodes cocyta)
Habitat Assessment
Hebard's Noctuid Moth
(Psectrotarsia hebardi)
Habitat Assessment
Little Kennedy Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus cordicollis)
Karst Survey
A Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus fuscus)
Karst Survey
A Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus hypertrichosis)
Karst Survey
Crossroads Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus intersectus)
Karst Survey
Maddens Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus limicola)
Karst Survey
Nelson's Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus nelsoni)
Karst Survey
Petrunkevitch's Cave Beetle
(Pseudanophthalmus petrunkevitchi)
Karst Survey
A Cave Springtail
(Pseudosinella gisini virginia)
Karst Survey
Spatterdock Darner
(Rhionaeschna mutata (Aeshna mutata))
Habitat Assessment
Ski-tipped Emerald
(Somatochlora elongata)
Habitat Assessment
Williamson's Emerald
(Somatochlora williamsoni)
Habitat Assessment
Atlantis Fritillary
(Speyeria atlantis)
Habitat Assessment
Schaum's False Snail-Eating Beetle
(Sphaeroderus schaumii)
Habitat Assessment
White-faced Meadowhawk
(Sympetrum obtrusum)
Habitat Assessment
Chestnut Clearwing Moth
(Synanthedon castaneae)
Habitat Assessment
Red Saddlebags
(Tramea onusta)
Habitat Assessment
3E-19
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Invertebrates - Other
Cedar Millipede
(Brachoria cedra)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Brachoria insolita)
Habitat Assessment
Faithful Millipede
(Cleidogona fidelitor)
Habitat Assessment
Aeto Millipede
(Conotyla aeto)
Habitat Assessment
Celeno Millipede
(Conotyla celeno)
Habitat Assessment
A Millipede
(Rudiloria trimaculata tortua)
Habitat Assessment
Packards Blind Cave Millipede
(Zygonopus packardi (Trichopetalum packardi))
Karst Survey
Grand Caverns Blind Cave Millipede
(Zygonopus weyeriensis (Trichopetalum
weyeriensis))
Karst Survey
Snowshoe Hare
(Lepus americanus)
Habitat Assessment
Northern River Otter
(Lontra canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
Fisher
(Martes pennanti)
Habitat Assessment
Least Weasel
(Mustela nivalis)
Habitat Assessment
Allegheny Woodrat
(Neotoma magister)
Habitat Assessment
Concentric Ring Lichen
(Arctoparmelia centrifuga)
Habitat Assessment
Button Lichen
(Buellia stellulata)
Habitat Assessment
Sea-Storm Lichen
(Cetrelia monachorum)
Habitat Assessment
A Cladonia
(Cladonia coccifera)
Habitat Assessment
A Fringe Lichen
(Heterodermia erecta)
Habitat Assessment
A Loop Lichen
(Hypotrachyna lividescens)
Habitat Assessment
Oosting's Loop Lichen
(Hypotrachyna oostingii)
Habitat Assessment
Virginia Hypotrachyna Lichen
(Hypotrachyna virginica)
Habitat Assessment
Appalachian Camouflage Lichen
(Melanelia culbersonii)
Habitat Assessment
Alpine Camouflage Lichen
(Melanelia stygia)
Habitat Assessment
Smoky Crottle
(Parmelia omphalodes)
Habitat Assessment
Mammal
Plant - Lichen
3E-20
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Waterfan
(Peltigera hydrothyria)
Habitat Assessment
A Boulder Lichen
(Porpidia lowiana)
Habitat Assessment
A Boulder Lichen
(Porpidia tuberculosa)
Habitat Assessment
A Lichen
(Psilolechea clavulifera)
Habitat Assessment
Speckled Shield Lichen
(Punctelia graminicola)
Habitat Assessment
Bony Foam Lichen
(Stereocaulon glaucescens)
Habitat Assessment
A Beard Lichen
(Usnea angulata)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Lejeunea ruthii)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Nardia lescurii)
Habitat Assessment
A Flapwort
(Plagiochasma rupestra)
Habitat Assessment
A Liverwort
(Radula tenax)
Habitat Assessment
Narrowleaf Peatmoss
(Sphagnum angustifolium)
Habitat Assessment
Pom-Pom Peatmoss
(Sphagnum capillifolium)
Habitat Assessment
A Peatmoss
(Sphagnum fimbriatum)
Habitat Assessment
Northeastern peatmoss
(Sphagnum flavicomans)
Habitat Assessment
Flexuose Peatmoss
(Sphagnum flexuosum)
Habitat Assessment
Brown Peatmoss
(Sphagnum fuscum)
Habitat Assessment
Girgensohn's Peatmoss
(Sphagnum girgensohnii)
Habitat Assessment
Five-Rowed Peatmoss
(Sphagnum quinquefarium)
Habitat Assessment
Red Peatmoss
(Sphagnum rubellum)
Habitat Assessment
Russow's Peatmoss
(Sphagnum russowii)
Habitat Assessment
Subsecund Peatmoss
(Sphagnum subsecundum)
Habitat Assessment
Delicate Peatmoss
(Sphagnum subtile)
Habitat Assessment
Plant - Liverwort
Plant - Moss
3E-21
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Plant - Vascular
Fraser Fir
(Abies fraseri)
Habitat Assessment
Speckled Alder
(Alnus incana ssp. rugosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Pearly Everlasting
(Anaphalis margaritacea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Canada Anemone
(Anemone canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
White Camas
(Anticlea glauca (Zigadenus elegans ssp.
glaucus))
Habitat Assessment
Hairy Rockcress
(Arabis pycnocarpa var. adpressipilis (Arabis
hirsuta var. adpressipilis))
Habitat Assessment
Bristly Sarsaparilla
(Aralia hispida)
Presence/Absence Survey
Dragon's Mouth
(Arethusa bulbosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Great Indian-Plantain
(Arnoglossum reniforme (Arnoglossum
muehlenbergii))
Presence/Absence Survey
Bradley's Spleenwort
(Asplenium bradleyi)
Habitat Assessment
Ozark Milkvetch
(Astragalus distortus)
Habitat Assessment
Blue Wild Indigo
(Baptisia australis var. australis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Paper Birch
(Betula cordifolia)
Presence/Absence Survey
Triangle Grape Fern
(Botrychium lanceolatum var. angustisegmentum)
Habitat Assessment
Dwarf Grape Fern
(Botrychium simplex var. simplex)
Habitat Assessment
Fringed Brome Grass
(Bromus ciliatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Arctic Brome
(Bromus kalmii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Tuberous Grass-Pink
(Calopogon tuberosus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Wild Hyacinth
(Camassia scilloides)
Presence/Absence Survey
Harebell
(Campanula rotundifolia)
Habitat Assessment
Aquatic Sedge
(Carex aquatilis var. substricta)
Presence/Absence Survey
Black Sedge
(Carex arctata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Barratt's Sedge
(Carex barrattii)
Presence/Absence Survey
Brown Bog Sedge
(Carex buxbaumii)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-22
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Field Sedge
(Carex conoidea)
Presence/Absence Survey
Crested Sedge
(Carex cristatella)
Presence/Absence Survey
Yellow Sedge
(Carex flava)
Habitat Assessment
Inland Sedge
(Carex interior)
Presence/Absence Survey
Slender Sedge
(Carex lasiocarpa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Woodland Sedge
(Carex lucorum)
Habitat Assessment
False Hop Sedge
(Carex lupuliformis)
Habitat Assessment
Blue Ridge Purple Sedge
(Carex manhartii)
Habitat Assessment
Sooner Sedge
(Carex oklahomensis)
Habitat Assessment
Necklace Spike Sedge
(Carex ormostachya)
Presence/Absence Survey
Pale Sedge
(Carex pallescens)
Habitat Assessment
Longstalk Sedge
(Carex pedunculata var. pedunculata)
Habitat Assessment
Limestone Purple Sedge
(Carex purpurifera)
Habitat Assessment
Roan Mountain Sedge
(Carex roanensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Ruth's Sedge
(Carex ruthii)
Habitat Assessment
Rigid Sedge
(Carex tetanica)
Presence/Absence Survey
Inflated Sedge
(Carex vesicaria)
Habitat Assessment
Chestnut Lip-Fern
(Cheilanthes eatonii (Cheilanthes castanea))
Habitat Assessment
Fogg's Goosefoot
(Chenopodium foggii)
Habitat Assessment
Tall Thistle
(Cirsium altissimum)
Habitat Assessment
Satin-Curls
(Clematis catesbyana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Purple Clematis
(Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Millboro Leatherflower
(Clematis viticaulis)
T
Habitat Assessment
Eastern Blue-Eyed Mary
(Collinsia verna)
Habitat Assessment
Whorled Coreopsis
(Coreopsis verticillata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bunchberry
(Cornus canadensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-23
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Silky Dogwood
(Cornus obliqua)
Habitat Assessment
Roundleaf Dogwood
(Cornus rugosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Red-Osier Dogwood
(Cornus stolonifera (Cornus sericea))
Habitat Assessment
Pear Hawthorn
(Crataegus calpodendron)
Habitat Assessment
Downy Hawthorn
(Crataegus mollis var. mollis)
Habitat Assessment
Prunose Hawthorn
(Crataegus pruinosa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Fleshy Hawthorn
(Crataegus succulenta var. succulenta)
Presence/Absence Survey
Plains Frostweed
(Crocanthemum bicknellii (Helianthemum
bicknellii))
Presence/Absence Survey
Low Frostweed
(Crocanthemum propinquum (Helianthemum
propinquum))
Presence/Absence Survey
Buttonbush Dodder
(Cuscuta cephalanthi)
Habitat Assessment
Hazel Dodder
(Cuscuta coryli)
Presence/Absence Survey
Beaked Dodder
(Cuscuta rostrata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Toothed Flatsedge
(Cyperus dentatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Houghton's Flatsedge
(Cyperus houghtonii)
Habitat Assessment
Showy Lady's-slipper
(Cypripedium reginae)
Habitat Assessment
Tennessee Bladder Fern
(Cystopteris tennesseensis)
Habitat Assessment
Showy Tick-Trefoil
(Desmodium canadense)
Presence/Absence Survey
Toothed Tick-Trefoil
(Desmodium cuspidatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Sessile-Leaf Tick-Trefoil
(Desmodium sessilifolium)
Presence/Absence Survey
Ringed Panic Grass
(Dichanthelium annulum )
Habitat Assessment
Tall Cinquefoil
(Drymocallis arguta (Potentilla arguta))
Presence/Absence Survey
Flattened Spikerush
(Eleocharis compressa var. compressa)
Habitat Assessment
Matted Spikerush
(Eleocharis intermedia)
Habitat Assessment
Black-Fruited Spikerush
(Eleocharis melanocarpa)
Presence/Absence Survey
Robbins Spikerush
(Eleocharis robbinsii)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-24
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Nodding Wild Rye
(Elymus canadensis var. canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
Slender Wheatgrass
(Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus)
Presence/Absence Survey
American Willow-Herb
(Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Willow-Herb
(Epilobium leptophyllum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Woodland Horsetail
(Equisetum sylvaticum)
Habitat Assessment
Seven-Angled Pipewort
(Eriocaulon aquaticum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Ten-Angled Pipewort
(Eriocaulon decangulare var. decangulare)
Habitat Assessment
Western Wallflower
(Erysimum capitatum var. capitatum)
Habitat Assessment
Low Rough Aster
(Eurybia radula (Aster radula))
Habitat Assessment
Creeping Aster
(Eurybia surculosa (Aster surculosus))
Habitat Assessment
Spotted Joe-Pye Weed
(Eutrochium maculatum var. maculatum
(Eupatorium maculatum))
Presence/Absence Survey
Hairy Fimbry
(Fimbristylis puberula var. puberula)
Habitat Assessment
Pink Thoroughwort
(Fleischmannia incarnata (Eupatorium
incarnatum))
Habitat Assessment
Woodland Strawberry
(Fragaria vesca var. americana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Box Huckleberry
(Gaylussacia brachycera)
Presence/Absence Survey
Narrow-Leaf Gentian
(Gentiana linearis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Greater Fringed Gentian
(Gentianopsis crinita)
Habitat Assessment
Herb Robert
(Geranium robertianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Yellow Avens
(Geum aleppicum)
Habitat Assessment
Sharp-Scaled Mannagrass
(Glyceria acutiflora)
Presence/Absence Survey
American Mannagrass
(Glyceria grandis var. grandis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Low Cudweed
(Gnaphalium uliginosum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Dwarf Rattlesnake-Plantain
(Goodyear repens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Oak Fern
(Gymnocarpium appalachianum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Smooth Sunflower
(Helianthus laevigatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-25
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Long-Flowered Alumroot
(Heuchera longiflora)
Habitat Assessment
Crested Coralroot
(Hexalectris spicata var. spicata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Heartleaf
(Hexastylis contracta)
Habitat Assessment
Lewis's Heartleaf
(Hexastylis lewisii (Hexastylis shuttleworthii))
Habitat Assessment
Canada Bluets
(Houstonia canadensis)
Habitat Assessment
Purple Alumroot
(Huchera hispida (Heuchera americana var.
hispida))
Presence/Absence Survey
Appalachian Fir Clubmoss
(Huperzia appressa (Huperzia appalachiana))
Habitat Assessment
Northern St. John's-Wort
(Hypericum boreale)
Presence/Absence Survey
Nits And Lice
(Hypericum drummondii)
Habitat Assessment
Pale St. John's-Wort
(Hypericum ellipticum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Fraser's Marsh St. John's-Wort
(Hypericum fraseri (Triadenum fraseri ))
Presence/Absence Survey
Lake Quillwort
(Isoetes lacustris)
Habitat Assessment
Jointed Rush
(Juncus articulatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Small-Head Rush
(Juncus brachycephalus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Narrow-Panicled Rush
(Juncus brevicaudatus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Ground Juniper
(Juniperus communis var . depressa (Juniperus
communis))
Presence/Absence Survey
Redroot
(Lachnanthes caroliniana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Highland Dog-Hobble
(Leucothoe fontanesiana)
Habitat Assessment
Prairie Flax
(Linum lewisii)
Habitat Assessment
Grooved Yellow Flax
(Linum sulcatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bog Twayblade
(Liparis loeselii)
Presence/Absence Survey
American Gromwell
(Lithospermum latifolium)
Presence/Absence Survey
Virginia False-Gromwell
(Lithospermum virginianum (Onosmodium
virginianum))
Presence/Absence Survey
American Fly-Honeysuckle
(Lonicera canadensis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Northern Bog Clubmoss
(Lycopodiella inundata)
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-26
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Trailing Loosestrife
(Lysimachia radicans)
Presence/Absence Survey
Winged Loosestrife
(Lythrum alatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Bigleaf Magnolia
(Magnolia macrophylla)
Habitat Assessment
Starry Solomon's Plume
(Maianthemum stellatum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Three-Flower Melic Grass
(Melica nitens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Carey's Saxifrage
(Micranthes careyana (Saxifraga careyana))
Habitat Assessment
Swamp Saxifrage
(Micranthes pensylvanica (Saxifraga
pensylvanica))
Presence/Absence Survey
Mountain Sandwort
(Minuartia groenlandica)
Presence/Absence Survey
Marsh Muhly
(Muhlenbergia glomerata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Rough-Leaved Ricegrass
(Oryzopsis asperifolia)
Habitat Assessment
Interrupted Royal Fern
(Osmunda x ruggii)
Habitat Assessment
Glandular Cinnamon Fern
(Osmundastrum cinnamomeum var. glandulosum)
Habitat Assessment
Maidencane
(Panicum hemitomon)
Presence/Absence Survey
Large-Leaved Grass-Of-Parnassus
(Parnassia grandifolia)
Presence/Absence Survey
Yellow Nailwort
(Paronychia virginia var. virginica)
Habitat Assessment
Black-Seed Ricegrass
(Patis racemosa (Oryzopsis racemosa))
Presence/Absence Survey
Hairy Beardtoungue
(Penstemon hirsutus)
Habitat Assessment
Fringed Scorpion-Weed
(Phacelia fimbriata)
Habitat Assessment
Large-Leaf Phlox
(Phlox amplifolia)
Presence/Absence Survey
Large Purple Fringed Orchid
(Platanthera grandiflora)
Presence/Absence Survey
Fowl Bluegrass
(Poa palustris)
Presence/Absence Survey
Drooping Bluegrass
(Poa saltuensis )
Presence/Absence Survey
Common Clammy-Weed
(Polanisia dodecandra var. dodecandra (Polanisia
dodecandra))
Habitat Assessment
Oakes Pondweed
(Potamogeton oakesianus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Spotted Mandarin
(Prosartes maculata)
Habitat Assessment
3E-27
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Alleghany Sloe
(Prunus alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
(Prunus alleghaniensis))
Presence/Absence Survey
Canada Plum
(Prunus nigra)
Presence/Absence Survey
Clammy Everlasting
(Pseudognaphalium macounii (Gnaphalium
macounii))
Presence/Absence Survey
Greenish Pyrola
(Pyrola chlorantha)
Habitat Assessment
Shinleaf
(Pyrola elliptica)
Presence/Absence Survey
White Water Crowfoot
(Ranunculus trichophyllus)
Habitat Assessment
Sweet Azalea
(Rhododendron arborescens)
Habitat Assessment
Cumberland Azalea
(Rhododendron cumberlandense)
Habitat Assessment
Wild Black Currant
(Ribes americanum)
Habitat Assessment
Bristly Black Currant
(Ribes lacustre)
Habitat Assessment
Climbing Prairie Rose
(Rosa setigera)
Presence/Absence Survey
Red Raspberry
(Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Pursh's Wild-Petunia
(Ruellia purshiana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Slender Marsh-Pink
(Sabatia campanulata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Long-Lobed Arrowhead
(Sagittaria calycina (Sagittaria calycina var.
calycina))
Habitat Assessment
Sessile-Fruited Arrowhead
(Sagittaria rigida)
Presence/Absence Survey
Large-Fruited Sanicle
(Sanicula trifoliata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Purple Oat Grass
(Schizachne purpurascens)
Presence/Absence Survey
Water Bulrush
(Schoenoplectus subterminalis)
Presence/Absence Survey
Torrey's Bulrush
(Schoenoplectus torreyi)
Presence/Absence Survey
Small Skullcap
(Scutellaria leonardii (Scutellaria parvula))
Habitat Assessment
Heart-Leaf Skullcap
(Scutellaria ovata ssp. rugosa (Scutellaria ovata
ssp. pseudoarguta))
Presence/Absence Survey
Three-Toothed Cinquefoil
(Sibbaldiopsis tridentata)
Habitat Assessment
Round-Leaf Catchfly
(Silene rotundifolia)
Habitat Assessment
Rand's Goldenrod
(Solidago randii (Solidago simplex var. randii))
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-28
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Stiff Goldenrod
(Solidago rigida var. rigida (Oligoneuron
rigidum))
Presence/Absence Survey
Riverbank Goldenrod
(Solidago rupestris)
Habitat Assessment
Bog Goldenrod
(Solidago uliginosa var. uliginosa (Solidago
uliginosa))
Presence/Absence Survey
Narrow-Leaf Burreed
(Sparganium emersum (Sparganium
chlorocarpum))
Presence/Absence Survey
Freshwater Cordgrass
(Spartina pectinata)
Presence/Absence Survey
False Smooth Buttonweed
(Spermacoce glabra)
Habitat Assessment
Shining Ladies'-Tresses
(Spiranthes lucida)
Presence/Absence Survey
Yellow Nodding Ladies'-Tresses
(Spiranthes ochroleuca)
Presence/Absence Survey
Small Dropseed
(Sporobolus neglectus)
Presence/Absence Survey
Celandine Poppy
(Stylophorum diphyllum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Common Snowberry
(Symphoricarpos albus)
Habitat Assessment
Millboro Aster
(Symphyotrichum x schistosum (Aster schistosus))
Presence/Absence Survey
Gyandotte Beauty
(Synandra hispidula)
Habitat Assessment
Mountain Pimpernel
(Taenidia montana)
Presence/Absence Survey
Coastal False Asphodel
(Triantha racemosa (Tofieldia racemosa))
Presence/Absence Survey
Narrow-Leaf Blue Curls
(Trichostema setaceum)
Habitat Assessment
Kate's Mountain Clover
(Trifolium virginicum)
Presence/Absence Survey
Nodding Pogonia
(Triphora trianthophora ssp. trianthophora
(Triphora trianthophora))
Presence/Absence Survey
Tower Mustard
(Turritis glabra (Arabis glabra))
Habitat Assessment
Cranberry
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Presence/Absence Survey
Rough Vervain
(Verbena scabra)
Habitat Assessment
Marsh Speedwell
(Veronica scutellata)
Presence/Absence Survey
Nannyberry
(Viburnum lentago)
Presence/Absence Survey
American Purple Vetch
(Vicia americana var. americana (Vicia
americana))
Presence/Absence Survey
3E-29
TABLE 3E-3 (cont’d)
George Washington National Forest Locally Rare Species
Species Type
Plant – Vascular (cont’d)
Common Name
(Scientific Name)
Federal Status
Survey Type
Prostrate Blue Violet
(Viola walteri)
Habitat Assessment
Virginia Chain Fern
(Woodwardia virginica)
Presence/Absence Survey
Spotted Turtle
(Clemmys guttata)
Habitat Assessment
Wood Turtle
(Glyptemys insculpta)
Habitat Assessment
Smooth Greensnake
(Opheodrys vernalis (Liochlorophis vernalis))
Habitat Assessment
Pine Snake
(Pituophis melanoleucus)
Habitat Assessment
Coal Skink
(Plestiodon anthracinus (Eumeces anthracinus))
Habitat Assessment
Mountain Earthsnake
(Virginia valeriae pulchra)
Habitat Assessment
Reptile
____________________
a
T - Threatened
3E-30