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FWS-2026-0341
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§7 INFORMAL CONSULTATION
Telfair County Last Mile
Lead biologist
DO
Diana O.
Critical habitat
1 unit · 2.4 mi
Proposed determination
May affect · NLAA
ESA clock · day 25 of 30
5 days to May 31, 2026
Pending your determination
2 open itemsApplicant's proposed determination
May affect, not likely to adversely affect
From biological assessment · §4 effects analysis
Effects analysis and conservation measures remain under review (see checklist). Concurrence can be issued once NLEB roosting effects are resolved.
Completeness & effects review
3 / 6 cleared
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Project description complete
Route geometry, deployment method, and timeline provided.
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Action area adequately defined
0.5-mi effects buffer mapped from route centerline.
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Species & critical habitat accounts
All 7 IPaC species addressed with rationale.
Effects analysis — NLEB summer roosting
Needs review: tree-clearing acreage and timing not fully quantified.
Conservation measures confirmed
Seasonal clearing window (Nov 1 – Mar 31) proposed — confirm enforceability.
Determination supported by record
Pending resolution of effects-analysis items above.
Consultation workflow
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Consultation initiated · IPaCApr 12
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Official species list verifiedApr 14
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Biological assessment receivedMay 02
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Effects analysis reviewIn progress
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Concurrence determinationTarget date: ~ May 31
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Consultation closed
Statutory clock
Day 25 / 30
Informal consultation
5 days remaining
Received Mar 28, 2026
Due May 31, 2026
Listed species in the action area
Source · IPaC official list| Species | ESA status | Crit. habitat | Effect determination |
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Indiana bat
Myotis sodalis
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Threatened | Designated |
May affect · NLAA
ROW crosses designated habitat unit buffer.
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Red-cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
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Endangered | Designated |
May affect · NLAA
Tree clearing within summer roosting range.
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Virginia big-eared bat
Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus
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Endangered | — |
No effect
ROW avoids known cave buffers.
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Rusty patched bumble bee
Bombus affinis
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Endangered | — |
No effect
No suitable habitat within project footprint.
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Candy darter
Etheostoma osburni
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Endangered | Designated |
Not required
No in-stream work proposed; upland project.
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Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Delisted | — |
No effect
Nesting buffer maintained per guidance.
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Alligator snapping turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
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Proposed E | — |
May affect · NLAA
Bore pits near wetland edge.
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Biological assessment review
Technical review of applicant-submitted biological assessment.
- ✓ Species list matches IPaC output
- ✓ Project description adequate
- Effects analysis supported by data
- Critical habitat discussion complete
- Reasonable and prudent measures (if needed)
Biological Assessment (draft)
Reference files
11 files · submitted 2026-03-28Consultation log
Agency correspondence for §7 informal consultation.
Apr 15 — Consultation request received from Peach State Fiber LLC
Apr 18 — Completeness review initiated
Apr 22 — IPaC species list confirmed
— Awaiting effects analysis completion —
Draft concurrence letter
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Regional Office
Re: Informal consultation — PS-24-1187 · Telfair County Last Mile
Based on our review of the submitted project description and species effects analysis, the Service concurs with your determination that the proposed action is not likely to adversely affect listed species or designated critical habitat…
[Draft — pending supervisor review]
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