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April 27, 2023
Thomas Keane
160 Huckins Neck Road
Barnstable MA 02631
Barnstable Conservation Commission
200 Main Street
Barnstable MA 02601
RE: Applicant: Thomas Keane
Project Location: 160 Huckins Neck Road
Project Description: Remove & Replace Deck
DEP Wetlands File No.: 003-6083
NHESP Tracking No.: 23-0001
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The applicant listed above has submitted a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated January 5, 2023,
revised March 22, 2023) to the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the “Division”), in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of
the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.59).
MA 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.
MA ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided, the Division has determined that this project,
as currently proposed, appears to be exempt from MESA review pursuant to 321 CMR 10.14 which
states: “[t]he following Projects and Activities shall be exempt from the requirements of 321 CMR 10.18
through 10.23…”
(4) the maintenance, repair, or replacement, or additions, including the construction of a
driveway for an existing single family or two family home within existing paved and
lawfully developed and maintained lawns or landscaped areas, provided there is no
expansion of such existing paved, lawn and landscaped areas”
NHESP No. 23-000, Page 2
Any changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that provided may require a filing
with the Division pursuant to the MESA regulations.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Emily Holt, Endangered Species Review
Assistant, at emily.holt@mass.gov.
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director