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June 21,2024
Richard Dodd
Richard S Dodd Irr Tr of 2012
158 Pleasant Street
South Yarmouth,Massachusetts 02664
Yarmouth Conservation Commission
1146 Route 28
South Yarmouth
Yarmouth,MA 02664
RE: Applicant: Richard Dodd, Richard S Dodd Irr Tr of 2012
Project Location: 158 Pleasant Street
Project Description: Pier modifications
DEP Wetlands File No.: 083-2438
NHESP File No.: 24-18641
Heritage Hub Form ID: RC-86305
Dear Commissioners&Applicant:
The Natural Heritage&Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries&Wildlife(the
"Division")received a Notice of Intent with site plans(dated 5/7/24,revised date N/A)in compliance with the rare
wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations(310 CMR 10.37, 10.58(4)
(b)).The Division also received the MESA Review Checklist and supporting documentation for review pursuant to
the MA Endangered Species Act Regulations(321 CMR 10.18).
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT(WPA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our
database,the Division has determined that this project,as currently proposed,will not adversely affect the actual
Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Therefore,it is our opinion that this project meets
the state-listed species performance standard for the issuance of an Order of Conditions.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not pertain to
other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project.
MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT(MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our
database,the Division has determined that this project,as currently proposed,will not result in a prohibited Take
of state-listed rare species. This determination is a final decision of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant
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NHESP No. 24-18641 Issued June 21,2024 Page 2 of 2
to 321 CMR 10.18.Any changes to the proposed projector any additional work beyond that shown on the site
plans may require an additional filing with the Division pursuant to the MESA.This project may be subject to
further review if no physical work is commenced within five years from the date of issuance of this determination,
or if there is a change to the project.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats.If you have
any questions regarding this letter please contact Melany Cheeseman,Endangered Species Review Assistant,at
Melany.Cheeseman@mass.gov,(508)389-6357.
Sincerely,
Jesse Leddick
Assistant Director
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