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Rev. Aug 10, 2011 ITEM 4 - PROJECT SITE EVALUATION All applicants must prepare and submit a Project Site Evaluation using the format shown below. The project site evaluation will provide information necessary to determine the impacts of the project, if any, on the environmental and cultural resources of the area. The following sources of information may be helpful in completing the evaluation: Endangered Species: Information on animals and plants that are endangered, threatened or merit special consideration or management is available from the Minnesota Natural Heritage Program/Nongame Wildlife Program, Section of Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A booklet entitled Minnesota’s List of Endangered and Threatened Animal Species, that includes a list of all species of Minnesota's animals and plants listed under the provisions of the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205, and/or Minnesota Statute 84.0895, is available from the DNR by calling (651) 296-6157 or (888) 646-6367 or at the DNR website Minnesota's Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species Additional information may be obtained by calling the Division of Ecological Resources information number at (651) 259-5100. The DNR is also developing biological surveys on a county-by-county basis on sensitive natural habitats and rare plant and animal species. Several publications are available which provide detailed information on these subjects. Additional information about county biological surveys is available at Minnesota Biological Survey. Wetlands: Minnesota has adopted a "no-net-loss" wetlands policy. Each state agency must ensure that its activities, including state sponsored, financed or assisted projects, do not contribute to the loss or diminishment of the many important values of wetlands. Unavoidable impacts must be minimized and compensatory mitigation must be provided for all values that have been lost or diminished. It is very important, therefore, that the project site evaluation identify all possible wetlands impacts of the proposed project. This will help in determining whether any changes in project scope or design may be required or whether mitigation measures must be undertaken. The basic reference for wetland determination will be the National Wetlands Inventory produced by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and available at the DNR. Questions regarding implementation of the "no-net-loss" policy and identification of wetlands may be directed to the Ecological Resources Division, DNR at (651) 259-5100. PROJECT SITE EVALUATION - FORMAT Please prepare a project site evaluation using the following format and subject categories. Address all of the points covered under each category and be specific. It is important that the project site evaluation be a complete and accurate assessment of the natural and/or scenic characteristics of the area and the likely impacts of the project, either positive or negative, on those characteristics.