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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page 1 of 23
Part I General Conditions
General Information
Name of Municipality or Organization _ _nd State IM ____ __ IRo_c_kla___________________ ___ _A
EPA NP DES Permit Number (if applicable) I MA041058 ------------~
Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name John Loughlin I Title I Rockland Sewer Superintendent
Street Address Line 1 lss7R Summer Street -----------------------------------------
Street Address Line 2
City jRockland State IM_A ____ _I Zip Code lo_2_37_o __ ___
Email jjloughljyahoocom I Phone Number 1(781) 878-1964
Fax Number I __ _____ _
Other Information
Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Location (web address or physical location if already completed) ------------------------------
Eligibility Determination
Eligibility Criteria Endangered Species Act (ESA) Determination Complete 1 v_e_s _ __ 0A0B~C (check all that apply)
Eligibility Criteria National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Determination Complete 1 v_e_s __ _ ~A0B0C (check all that apply)
IZ] Check the box if your municipality or organization was covered under the 2003 MS4 General Permit
MS4 Infrastructure (if covered under the 2003 permit)
Estimated Pore of Outfall Map Complete EJ W 100 of 2003 equlrements not met enter an (Part II Ill IV or V Subpart 83(a) of 2003 permit)
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Web address where MS4 map is published I paper maps attached If outfall map is unavailable on the internet an electronic
or paper copy of the outfall map must be included with I NOi submission (see section V for submission options)
Regulatory Authorities (if covered under the 2003 permit)
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Authority Adopted Effective Date _or Estimated 1 EJ 06126103 (Part II Ill IV or V Subpart 83 (b) of 2003 permit) Date of Adoption (MMDDYY) I ConstructionErosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Authority Adopted EJ Effective Date _or Estimated 101102104 (Part 111V or V Subpart 84(a) of 2003 permit) Date of Adoption (MMDDYY) l Post- Construction Stormwater Management Adopted Effective Date or Estimated 1
01102104 (Part II Ill IV or V Subpart 85(a) of 2003 permit) Date of Adoption (MMDDYY) EJ I
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part II Summary of Receiving Waters Please list the waterbody segments to which your MS4 discharges For each waterbody segment please report the number of outfalls discharging into it and if applicable any impairments
Massachusetts list of impaired waters Massachusetts 2014 List of Impaired Waters- httpwwwmassgoveeadocs depwaterresources07v51 4list2pdf
Check off relevant pollutants for discharges to impaired waterbodies (see above 303(d) lists) without an approved TMDL in accordance with part 222a of the permit List any other pollutants in the last column if applicable
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Old Swamp River (MA74--03) 10 Fecal Coliform Studleys Pond (MA94151) 4 Fecal Coliform
Unnamed Pond near Ben Mann Brook 4 (4216510 -7090163)
Unnamed Tributary near French Stream (4213106 -7092533) 4
Unnamed Tributary near Studleys Pond 7 (4212398 -7092262)
Unnamed Tributary to Ben Mann Brook 3 (4216395 -7089642)
Unnamed Tributary to Ben Mann Brook (4216307 -7089982) 9
Unnamed Tributary to Ben Mann Brook 6 (4216097 -7090699)
Unnamed Tributary to Ben Mann Brook 2 (4213800 -7089593)
Unnamed Tributary to French Stream (4212036 -7090654) 2
Unnamed Tributary to French Stream (42111 76 -7089228) 3
Unnamed Tributary to French Stream 2 (4211225 -7091182)
Unnamed Tributary to French Stream 10 (4210850 -7090392)
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Unnamed Tributary to French Stream (4209605 -7089609)
Unnamed Tributary to French Stream (4209001 -7089926)
Unnamed Tributary to Old Swamp River (4214827 -7092559)
Waterbody segment that receives flow from the MS4
Unnamed Wetlands to Cushing Brook (4214659 -7090336)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4211045 -7090031)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4210708 -7090208)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4210495 -7090529)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4210733 -7090912)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4209769 -7089252)
Unnamed Wetlands to French Stream (4208902 -7089759)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary Identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be employed to address each of the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) For municipalitiesorganizations whose MS4 discharges into a receiving water with an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and an applicable waste load allocation (WLA) identify any additional BMPs employed to specifically support the achievement of the WLA in the TMDL section at the end of part Ill
For each MCM list each existing or proposed BMP by category and provide a brief description responsible partiesdepartments measurable goals and the year the BMP will be employed (public education and outreach BMPs also requires a target audience) Use the drop-down menus in each table or enter your own text to ovenide the drop down menu
MCM 1 Public Education and Outreach
Beginning BMP MediaCategory
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BMP Description Targeted Audience Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Measurable Goal Year of
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mentation Publish outreach materials Distribute New Resident Packets within Wetlands Protection Areas Distribute pet waste Distribute at least
BrochuresPamphlets control information Water department mailings and water quality updates work
Residents ConCom Sewer Dept Highway BOH Planning two educational messages within permit term (5 Years)
2018
with North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
Publish outreach materials Distribute information to septic maintenance contractors Include information in permit Distribute at least
BrochuresPamphlets application materials Water department mailings and water quality updates work
Businesses Institutions and Commercial Facilities
ConCom Sewer Dept Highway BOH Planning two educational messages within permit term (5 Years)
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with North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
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Publish outreach materials Distribute information to septic maintenance contractors Include information in permit Distribute at least
BrochuresPamphlets application materials Water department Developers (construction) ConCom Sewer Dept Highway BOH Planning two educational
messages within 2018
mailings and water permit term (5 Years) quality updates work with North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
Publish outreach materials Distribute information on industrial groups based on zoning and property use Water Distribute at least
BrochuresPamphlets department mailings Industrial Facilities ConCom Sewer Dept Highway BOH Planning two educational 2018
and water quality messages within
updates work with permit term (5 Years)
North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
Maintain stormwater website Develop stormwater social media specific account for outreach Provide outreach
Web Page materials on website Consider creating a
Residents IT Department Highway Dept Sewer Dept Create and maintain stormwater website
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Town Resident Notification System for stormwater alerts (eg severe weather flooding)
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Web Page media specific Businesses Institutions and IT Department Highway Dept Sewer Dept Create and maintain 2018 Commercial Facilities stormwater website account for outreach Provide outreach materials on website
Maintain stormwater website Develop stormwater social
Web Page Create and maintain media specific Developers (construction) ITDepartment Highway Dept Sewer Dept 2018 stormwater website account for outreach
Provide outreach materials on website
Maintain stormwater website Develop stormwater social
Web Page Industrial Facilities Create and maintain media specific IT Department Highway Dept Sewer Dept 2018 stormwater website account for outreach
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
Beginning Year of
BMP Categorization Brief IMP Description Responsible DepartmentParties Additional Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
BMP Measurable Goal lmple-
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Allow annual review of stormwater management
Public Review Sewer Department Highway Department ISWMP-- plan and posting of stormwater management
I plan on website B Allow public to comment
Public Participation 1 - Sewer Department Highway Department on stormwater [3 I management plan annually
Two rounds of water quality Public Review Sewer Department Highway Department sampling of priority water IWbull rro [3 bodies I I Public Participation I Cleanups - RoadsideGeneral I I Sewer Department Highway Department I Annual community cleanup 2018
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Beginning BMP Categorization BMP Descr tion bl bl I Year of Respons1 e DepartmentParties Measura e Goa BMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) IP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) I I
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in accordance of permit Sewer Department Highway Department effective date of permit 2018 conditions
Storm sewer system map Update map within 2 years of B Create map and update effective date of permit and during IDDE program Sewer Department Highway Department complete full system map 10 2018 completion years after effective date of
permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
program and update as required Implement IDDE program Implement catchment Com~lete 1 O years aft~r B
investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
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Employee training Train employees on js De H h De ewer partment 1g way partment I Train annually I 2018 I IDDE implementation
Conduct dry weather screening C d d Complete 3 years after B ~n uct m accor ~nee effective date of permit With outfall screening Sewer Dpartment Highway Department 2018 procedure and permit conditions
Conduct wet weathe meening Conduct in acrndance I I Complete 1 0 yeas afte G with outfall meenlng bull -=bullbullbull bullbull- effective date of pemit 2018 procedure
Conduct dry weather Complete ongoing outfall G Ongoing screening and wet weather 5wer Department Highway Department screening upon completion 2018 screening (as necessary) of IDDE program
IDDE Regulations nd I I Re~ulatory revisions a lsewer Dept Planning Board Board of Health Consrvation Committee ~evie regulations a_n~ I 2018 I actions 1dent1fy areas for rev1s1ons I I Local construction site G Continue to enforce local Pemit Eofmcemeot oveslght and sw degmiddot ~ deg ~ 0
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
files into Towns GIS system
Address Phase 1 ODS Construction Inspection Dam inspections Highway Dept sewer DOT DCR Report findings and
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
Local construction site Post-Construction Enforcement Procedures Comply with local oversight and Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
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Highway Department
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
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Mammals NAME STATUS
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Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part II Summary of Receiving Waters Please list the waterbody segments to which your MS4 discharges For each waterbody segment please report the number of outfalls discharging into it and if applicable any impairments
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary Identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be employed to address each of the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) For municipalitiesorganizations whose MS4 discharges into a receiving water with an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and an applicable waste load allocation (WLA) identify any additional BMPs employed to specifically support the achievement of the WLA in the TMDL section at the end of part Ill
For each MCM list each existing or proposed BMP by category and provide a brief description responsible partiesdepartments measurable goals and the year the BMP will be employed (public education and outreach BMPs also requires a target audience) Use the drop-down menus in each table or enter your own text to ovenide the drop down menu
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MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
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Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
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Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
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update annually
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Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
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Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
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- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
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Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
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MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
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Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
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Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary Identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be employed to address each of the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) For municipalitiesorganizations whose MS4 discharges into a receiving water with an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and an applicable waste load allocation (WLA) identify any additional BMPs employed to specifically support the achievement of the WLA in the TMDL section at the end of part Ill
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
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Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
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Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
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Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
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Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
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Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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mailings and water permit term (5 Years) quality updates work with North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
Publish outreach materials Distribute information on industrial groups based on zoning and property use Water Distribute at least
BrochuresPamphlets department mailings Industrial Facilities ConCom Sewer Dept Highway BOH Planning two educational 2018
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North and South Rivers Watershed Association to develop program
Maintain stormwater website Develop stormwater social media specific account for outreach Provide outreach
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MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
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permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
program and update as required Implement IDDE program Implement catchment Com~lete 1 O years aft~r B
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
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Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
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conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
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Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
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Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
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Complete 2 years after
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Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
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Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
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MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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Storm sewer system map Update map within 2 years of B Create map and update effective date of permit and during IDDE program Sewer Department Highway Department complete full system map 10 2018 completion years after effective date of
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investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
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Conduct dry weather Complete ongoing outfall G Ongoing screening and wet weather 5wer Department Highway Department screening upon completion 2018 screening (as necessary) of IDDE program
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
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Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
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Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
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Complete 2 years after
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Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
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Allow annual review of stormwater management
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MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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Storm sewer system map Update map within 2 years of B Create map and update effective date of permit and during IDDE program Sewer Department Highway Department complete full system map 10 2018 completion years after effective date of
permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
program and update as required Implement IDDE program Implement catchment Com~lete 1 O years aft~r B
investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
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Employee training Train employees on js De H h De ewer partment 1g way partment I Train annually I 2018 I IDDE implementation
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Conduct dry weather Complete ongoing outfall G Ongoing screening and wet weather 5wer Department Highway Department screening upon completion 2018 screening (as necessary) of IDDE program
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
files into Towns GIS system
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
Local construction site Post-Construction Enforcement Procedures Comply with local oversight and Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
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Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 2 Public Involvement and Participation
Beginning Year of
BMP Categorization Brief IMP Description Responsible DepartmentParties Additional Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
BMP Measurable Goal lmple-
mentation
Allow annual review of stormwater management
Public Review Sewer Department Highway Department ISWMP-- plan and posting of stormwater management
I plan on website B Allow public to comment
Public Participation 1 - Sewer Department Highway Department on stormwater [3 I management plan annually
Two rounds of water quality Public Review Sewer Department Highway Department sampling of priority water IWbull rro [3 bodies I I Public Participation I Cleanups - RoadsideGeneral I I Sewer Department Highway Department I Annual community cleanup 2018
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MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Beginning BMP Categorization BMP Descr tion bl bl I Year of Respons1 e DepartmentParties Measura e Goa BMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) IP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) I I
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mentation SSO inventory Develop SSO inventory Complete within 1 year of
in accordance of permit Sewer Department Highway Department effective date of permit 2018 conditions
Storm sewer system map Update map within 2 years of B Create map and update effective date of permit and during IDDE program Sewer Department Highway Department complete full system map 10 2018 completion years after effective date of
permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
program and update as required Implement IDDE program Implement catchment Com~lete 1 O years aft~r B
investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
conditions
Employee training Train employees on js De H h De ewer partment 1g way partment I Train annually I 2018 I IDDE implementation
Conduct dry weather screening C d d Complete 3 years after B ~n uct m accor ~nee effective date of permit With outfall screening Sewer Dpartment Highway Department 2018 procedure and permit conditions
Conduct wet weathe meening Conduct in acrndance I I Complete 1 0 yeas afte G with outfall meenlng bull -=bullbullbull bullbull- effective date of pemit 2018 procedure
Conduct dry weather Complete ongoing outfall G Ongoing screening and wet weather 5wer Department Highway Department screening upon completion 2018 screening (as necessary) of IDDE program
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MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
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Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
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Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
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Complete 2 years after
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Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
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MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
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investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
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Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
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Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
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Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Beginning BMP Categorization BMP Descr tion bl bl I Year of Respons1 e DepartmentParties Measura e Goa BMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) IP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) I I
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in accordance of permit Sewer Department Highway Department effective date of permit 2018 conditions
Storm sewer system map Update map within 2 years of B Create map and update effective date of permit and during IDDE program Sewer Department Highway Department complete full system map 10 2018 completion years after effective date of
permit Written IDDE program C IDDE Complete within 1 year of G reate written Sewer Department Highway Department the effective date of permit 2018
program and update as required Implement IDDE program Implement catchment Com~lete 1 O years aft~r B
investigations according Sewer De partment H 1g h way De partment effective date of permit to program and permit 2018
conditions
Employee training Train employees on js De H h De ewer partment 1g way partment I Train annually I 2018 I IDDE implementation
Conduct dry weather screening C d d Complete 3 years after B ~n uct m accor ~nee effective date of permit With outfall screening Sewer Dpartment Highway Department 2018 procedure and permit conditions
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Conduct dry weather Complete ongoing outfall G Ongoing screening and wet weather 5wer Department Highway Department screening upon completion 2018 screening (as necessary) of IDDE program
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
files into Towns GIS system
Address Phase 1 ODS Construction Inspection Dam inspections Highway Dept sewer DOT DCR Report findings and
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
Local construction site Post-Construction Enforcement Procedures Comply with local oversight and Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
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Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
BMP lmple-
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
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Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
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Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal IMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) IMP (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten) Impleshy
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Complete written Site inspection and enforcement of Erosion and Sediment I procedures of site Complete within 1 year
Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of Control (ESC) measures inspections and permit enforcement procedures B
Complete written Complete within 1 year procedures of site plan Site plan review Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of review and begin permit implementation B
Adoption of requirements for
Complete within 1 year construction operators to Erosion and Sediment Control Highway Dept Conservation Committee of the effective date of implement a sediment 2018 permit and erosion control
program
Adoption of requirements to control wastes including but not
Complete within 1 year limited to discarded Waste Control Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee of the effective date of building materials 2018 permit concrete truck wash out
chemicals litter and sanitary wastes
Develop protocol for submitting as-builts
Construction Standard ESC Specifications and Detailed Drawings Improve as-built review I I Highway Dept Planning Board electronically and 2018 incorporating those
files into Towns GIS system
Address Phase 1 ODS Construction Inspection Dam inspections Highway Dept sewer DOT DCR Report findings and
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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
BMP lmple-
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
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Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
BMP lmple-
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The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
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Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
Beginning Year of
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
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Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
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Rockland Page 14 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Beginning Year of BMP Categorization Responsible DepartmentParties Measurable Goal BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text) (enter your own text to override the drop down menu) (all text can be overwritten)
BMP lmple-
mentation
The procedures to require submission of as-built drawings and Require submission of
As-built plans for on-site stormwater control ensure long term Highway Dept Planning Board as-built plans for 2018 operation and completed projects maintenance will be a part of the SWMP
Identify at least 5 permittee-owned
Complete 4 years after properties that could be Target properties to reduce impervious areas modified or retrofitted Highway Dept Planning Board effective date of permit
2018 and report annually on with BMPs to reduce retrofitted properties impervious areas and
update annually
Develop a report assessing existing local
Complete 4 years after regulations to determine effective date of permit the feasibility of making Allow green infrastructure Highway Dept Planning Board and implement green infrastructure 2018 recommendations of practices allowable when report appropriate site
conditions exist
Develop a report assessing requirements that affect the creation of impervious cover The Complete 4 years after assessment will help effective date of permit
Street design and parking lot guidelines determine if changes to Highway Dept Planning Board and implement 2018 design standards for recommendations of streets and parking lots report can be modified to support low impact design options
Rockland f
Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
Local construction site Post-Construction Enforcement Procedures Comply with local oversight and Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee
bylaws enforcement B I I D
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
Beginning Year of
BMP Impleshy
mentation
2018
B B B
2018
2018
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Inspections and maintenance of stormwater treatment structures
Hazardous Waste Collection
IWbullreroody dso
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Establish and implement inspection and maintenance procedures and frequencies
Household Hazardous Waste Days as part of South Shore Recycling Cooperative
I Cleaning ofTown S1eamsand Bmok
I MS4 Permit training seminar attendance
I Highway Depbullrtmeol
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
I Highway Department
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
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Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
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Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland f
Ensure any stormwater controls or management Adoption amendment practices for new development and redevelopment meet or modification of a the retention or treatment requirements of the permit regulatory mechanism to Highway Dept Planning Board Complete 2 years after and all applicable requirements of the Massachusetts meet permit effective date of permit Stormwater Handbook requirements B
Review regulations and Regulatory revisions to Post-Construction OrdinanceBylaw Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee identify areas for bylaws as necessary revisions B
Local construction site Post-Construction Enforcement Procedures Comply with local oversight and Highway Dept Planning Board Board of Health Conservation Committee
bylaws enforcement B I I D
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Rockland Page 17 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
Beginning Year of
BMP Impleshy
mentation
2018
B B B
2018
2018
B B
Rockland
Inspections and maintenance of stormwater treatment structures
Hazardous Waste Collection
IWbullreroody dso
r Employee Training - General Stormwater Topics
I [
I I I I
11
II
Establish and implement inspection and maintenance procedures and frequencies
Household Hazardous Waste Days as part of South Shore Recycling Cooperative
I Cleaning ofTown S1eamsand Bmok
I MS4 Permit training seminar attendance
I Highway Depbullrtmeol
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
I Highway Department
I I I I I I I I
I Inspect and maintain treatment structures at least annually
Annual collection
Continue to hire contractor to remove debris from streams and brooks when necessary
I Co~t_inue to ~ttend training seminar
- - - f
B B B B D
I I
I
I
I I
D
Rockland Page 19 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
I I I
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I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I
11 I I I
I I I I
Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
1Rockland
1ige 16of21
Rockland Page 17 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
Beginning Year of
BMP Impleshy
mentation
2018
B B B
2018
2018
B B
Rockland
Inspections and maintenance of stormwater treatment structures
Hazardous Waste Collection
IWbullreroody dso
r Employee Training - General Stormwater Topics
I [
I I I I
11
II
Establish and implement inspection and maintenance procedures and frequencies
Household Hazardous Waste Days as part of South Shore Recycling Cooperative
I Cleaning ofTown S1eamsand Bmok
I MS4 Permit training seminar attendance
I Highway Depbullrtmeol
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
I Highway Department
I I I I I I I I
I Inspect and maintain treatment structures at least annually
Annual collection
Continue to hire contractor to remove debris from streams and brooks when necessary
I Co~t_inue to ~ttend training seminar
- - - f
B B B B D
I I
I
I
I I
D
Rockland Page 19 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
I I I
I I 11
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I
11 I I I
I I I I
Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland Page 17 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
MCM 6 Municipal Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
BMP Categorization BMP Description (enter your own text to override the drop down menu or entered text)
Create written OampM procedures including all requirements contained
OampM procedures in 237aii for parks and open spaces buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Inventory all permittee-owned parks and open spaces Create inventory buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment
Establish and implement program for repair and Infrastructure OampM rehabilitation of MS4 infrastructure
Create SWPPPs for maintenance garages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) transfer stations and other waste-handling facilities
Establish schedule for catch basin cleaning such that each catch Catch basin cleaning basin is no more than 50 full and clean catch basins on that schedule
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking Street sweeping program lots in accordance with permit conditions
Establish and implement Road salt use optimization program a program to minimize
the use of road salt
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department Conservation Committee
Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Department
Measurable Goal (all text can be overwritten)
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Complete 2 years after effective date of permit and implement annually
Complete 2 years after
effective date of permit
Complete and implement 2 years after effective date of permit
Clean catch basins on established schedule and report number of catch basins cleaned and volume of material moved annually
Sweep all streets and permitee-owned parking lots once per year in the spring
Implement salt use optimization during deicing season
Beginning Year of
BMP Impleshy
mentation
2018
B B B
2018
2018
B B
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Household Hazardous Waste Days as part of South Shore Recycling Cooperative
I Cleaning ofTown S1eamsand Bmok
I MS4 Permit training seminar attendance
I Highway Depbullrtmeol
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
I Highway Department
I I I I I I I I
I Inspect and maintain treatment structures at least annually
Annual collection
Continue to hire contractor to remove debris from streams and brooks when necessary
I Co~t_inue to ~ttend training seminar
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Rockland Page 19 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
I I I
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I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
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Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland
Inspections and maintenance of stormwater treatment structures
Hazardous Waste Collection
IWbullreroody dso
r Employee Training - General Stormwater Topics
I [
I I I I
11
II
Establish and implement inspection and maintenance procedures and frequencies
Household Hazardous Waste Days as part of South Shore Recycling Cooperative
I Cleaning ofTown S1eamsand Bmok
I MS4 Permit training seminar attendance
I Highway Depbullrtmeol
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
Highway Department Conservation Committee Board of Health
I Highway Department
I I I I I I I I
I Inspect and maintain treatment structures at least annually
Annual collection
Continue to hire contractor to remove debris from streams and brooks when necessary
I Co~t_inue to ~ttend training seminar
- - - f
B B B B D
I I
I
I
I I
D
Rockland Page 19 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
I I I
I I 11
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I
11 I I I
I I I I
Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland Page 19 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (cont inued)
Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements
Use the drop-down menus to select the applicable TMDL action description to meet the TMDL requirements and the responsible departmentparties If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Applicable TMDL Action Description Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
south Coastal Watershed (BacteriaPathogen) I lldhere to requirements in part AIll of Appendix F I Highway Department Sewer Department I I Adhere to requirements in part AI of Appendix F I I I I I I I I
I I I
I I 11
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I
11 I I I
I I I I
Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland Page 20 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Part Ill Stormwater Management Program Summary (continued)
Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters
Use the drop-down menus to select the pollutant causing the water quality limitation and enter the waterbody ID(s) experiencing excursions above water quality standards for that pollutant Choose the action description from the dropdown menu and indicate the responsible party If no options are applicable or more than one enter your own text to override drop-down menus
Pollutant
I Fecal Coliform
jPhosphorus
IEColi
I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
Waterbody ID(s)
I u1a Swamp River MA74-03) French 5tream (MA94-03) Studleys Pond MA94151 )
l=rench Stream (MA94-03)
I All discharges in the South Coastal Watershed
I I I I I I I I I I
I I
I
Action Description
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
~dhere to requirements in part II of Appendix H
Adhere to requirements in part Ill of Appendix H
Responsible DepartmentParties (enter your own text to override the drop down menu)
I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I Highway Department Sewer Dept I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I l I I
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Rockland Page 21 of 23
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Notice of Intent (NOi) for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page22 of23 Part IV Notes and additional information
Use the space below to indicate the part(s) of 221 and 222 that you have identified as not applicable to your MS4 because you do not discharge to the impaired water body or a tributary to an impaired water body due to nitrogen or phosphorus Provide all supporting documentation below or attach additional documents if necessary Also provide any additional information about your MS4 program below
Attachments Figure MS4 Outfalls Figure Outfalls by Watershed USFWS Correspondence
The outfalls included in Part II Summary of Receiving Waters were selected based on a 100 foot distance from any waters of the US Coord inates listed under unnamed water segments are based on the NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts FIPS 2001 (US Feet) Coordinate System and are listed as latitudelongitude in decimal degrees
The Town is recorded as being partially within the Taunton River Watershed but there are no existing MS4 discharges within the Watershed area that are less than 100 feet from a waterbody at the time of the NOi filing
Regarding the ESA section 7 consultation I agree that the MS4 Permit will not adversely affect the Northern Long-eared Bat
Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act under 36 CFR 800 this facility is an existing facility authorized by the previous Permit and is not undertaking any activity involving subsurface land disturbance greater than 1 acre This MS4 Permit will have no potential to cause effects in accordance with 36 CFR 8003(a)(1)
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
Notice of Intent (NOi for coverage under Small MS4 General Permit Page21 of21 Part Y certificatjon I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and Imprisonment for knowing violations
Date I degI ~1 I 1 ~ Signature -r middot a middot r TV l--_ ~T ~)
To be signed according to Appendix B Suoporogopl 8 I 1 Standard Conditions]
Note When prompted during signing save the document under a new file name
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New England Field Office 70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5087 httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
January 8 2018
To Whom It May Concern
This project was reviewed for the presence of federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat per instructions provided on the US Fish and Wildlife Service s New England Field Office website
hltplwwwfwsgovnewenglandEndangeredSpec-Consultationhtm (accessed January 2018)
Based on information currently avai lable to us no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service are known to occur in the project area(s) Preparation of a Biological Assessment or further consultation with us under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act is not required No further Endangered Species Act coordination is necessary for a period of one year from the date of this letter unless additional information on listed or proposed species becomes available
Thank you fo r your cooperation Please contact David Simmons of this office at 603-227-6425 if we can be of further assistance
Sincerely yours
Thomas R Chapman Supervisor New England Field Office
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
Phone (603) 223-2541 Fax (603) 223-0104
httpwwwfwsgovnewengland
In Reply Refer To July 18 2018
Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Subject List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location andor may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern
The enclosed species list identifies threatened endangered proposed and candidate species as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project andor may be affected by your proposed project The species list fulfills the
requirements of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973 as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq)
New information based on updated surveys changes in the abundance and distribution of
species changed habitat conditions or other factors could change this list Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed listed and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat Please note that under 50 CFR 40212(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq) Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species andor
designated critical habitat
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332(2)
(c)) For projects other than major construction activities the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species andor designated or proposed critical habitat Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 40212
If a Federal agency determines based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation that
listed species andor designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402 In addition the Service
recommends that candidate species proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation including the role of permit or license applicants can be found in the Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook at
httpwwwfwsgovendangeredesa-librarypdfTOC-GLOSPDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 USC 668 et seq) and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy
eagle_guidancehtml) Additionally wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (httpwwwfwsgovwindenergy) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (eg cellular digital television radio and emergency broadcast) can be found at http
wwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowerstowershtm http
wwwtowerkillcom and httpwwwfwsgovmigratorybirdsCurrentBirdIssuesHazardstowers
comtowhtml
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office
Attachment(s)
Official Species List
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
1 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action
This species list is provided by
New England Ecological Services Field Office
70 Commercial Street Suite 300
Concord NH 03301-5094
(603) 223-2541
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
2 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Summary Consultation Code 05E1NE00-2018-SLI-2424
Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Project Name Rockland MS4
Project Type OTHER
Project Description Rockland Stormwater
Project Location
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps https
wwwgooglecommapsplace42128812135921294N7091381355730039W
Counties Norfolk MA | Plymouth MA
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-
3 07182018 Event Code 05E1NE00-2018-E-05631
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened endangered or candidate species on this species list
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area For example certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA 1Fisheries as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce
See the Critical habitats section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this offices jurisdiction Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions
1 NOAA Fisheries also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce
Mammals NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species
Species profile httpsecosfwsgovecpspecies9045
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICES JURISDICTION
- Rockland MS4 - Notice of Intentpdf
- Rockland USFWS Endangered Species Letterpdf
-