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Appendices
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Appendix B
Letter Request to USFWS
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories & Planning
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories and Planning
818 West 29th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23225
5 February, 1997
Mr. Mark Cantrell
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Project No. WES09620
RE: Endangered Species Information; Hendersonville Quarry, Routes 1503 and 1006,
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Cantrell:
On behalf of our client, Vulcan Materials Company, we are in the process of preparing a Joint
Permit Application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (the Corps) for the
purposes of using a Nationwide 26 Permit on the above referenced site. Proposed wetland
impacts (<600 sq.ft.) are associated with proposed construction of a screening berm.
Pursuant to the Corps' nationwide permit guidelines, we are formally requesting any information
pertaining to Federally protected species that may occur on the subject site (see attached vicinity
map). Should you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me directly at (804)
358-3873. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
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David L. Davis; CEI, PWIT
Senior Biologist
attachment
cc: Joint Permit Application package w/o attach.
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Appendix C
Letter Request to
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wetland & Environmental. Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories & Planning
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories and Planning
818 West 29th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23225
17 February, 1997
Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Project No. WES09620
RE: Joint Permit Application; Hendersonville Quarry, Routes 1503 and 1005,
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Chapin:
On behalf of our client, Vulcan Materials Company, we are submitting this Joint Permit
Application for the purposes of using a Nationwide Permit 26 (NWP-26) on the above referenced
site. The completed application form and supporting documentation are included with this letter.
At our client's request, we have submitted this application to the Wetlands Section of the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for the appropriate state reviews, including the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission and the State Historic Preservation Officer.
Should you have any question regarding this permit application, please feel free to call me directly
at [phone]. On behalf of Vulcan Materials Company, we appreciate your attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
David L. Davis; CEI, PWIT
Senior Biologist
enclosures
cc: Mr. Mike Poplin, Vulcan Materials Company
Mr. Philip Bailey, Marshall Miller & Associates
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Appendix D
Delineation Report
Hendersonville Quarry
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental firventories & Planning
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, LTIK?FA
Health and Natural Resources • • 2J
Division of Water Quality
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James Hunt, Governor ID E H N F 1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 4, 1997
Henderson County
WQC 401 Project #970112
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Mike Poplin
Vulcan Materials Co.
P.O. Box 4239
Winston-Salem, NC 27115
Dear Mr. Poplin:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.01 acres of
wetlands or waters for the purpose of expanding an existing quarry at Hendersonville Quarry at SR 1503 and
SR 1005, as you described in your application dated 17 February 1997. After reviewing your application, we
have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3108. This Certification
allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or
CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Pton7bw-?ftrd, Jr. P. .
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
David Davis; Wetland and Environmental Services
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Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Project No. WES09620
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535 1
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
RE: Joint Permit Application; Hendersonville Quarry, Routes 1503 and 1005,
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
On behalf of our client, Vulcan Materials Company, we are submitting this Joint Permit
Application for the purposes of using a Nationwide Permit 26 (NWP-26) on the above referenced
site. Seven (7) copies of the completed application form and supporting documentation are
included with this letter.
Should you have any question regarding this permit application, please feel free to call me directly
at [phone]. On behalf of Vulcan Materials Company, we appreciate your attention to this
matter.
Sincerely
David L. Davis; CEI, PWIT
Senior Biologist
enclosures
cc: Mr. Mike Poplin, Vulcan Materials Company
Mr. Philip Bailey, Marshall Miller & Associates
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DEM ID:
Action ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): Nationwide permit 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 Certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
910) 251-4511
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Telephone: [phone]
One (t) copy of this completed application should be sent to the Corps of Engineers.
1. Owner's Name: Vulcan Materials Company, ATTN: Mr. Mike Poplin, Environmental Engineer
2. Owner's Address: P. O. Box 4239, 4401 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27115
3. Owner's Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
Wetland Consultant: Engineering Consultant:
David L. Davis; CEI, PWIT Philip Bailey, P.E.
Welland & Environmental Services Marshall Miller & Associates
818 West 29th Street P.O. Box 848, Industrial Park
Richmond, Virginia 23225 Bluefield, Virginia 24605-0848
[phone] [phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Henderson
Nearest Town or City: Hendersonville
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The Hendersonville Quarry is located off of
Route 1503 (Clear Creek Road) near its intersection with Route 1006 (Howard Gap Road)
approximately two (2) miles north of Hendersonville, North Carolina (Appendix A, Figure 1).
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Unnamed tributaries to Gear Creek
7. River Basin: Mud Creek
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I or WS II?
YES [ X ] NO [ ] If yes, explain: Clear Creek is a designated trout waters
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES [ ] NO [ X ] if yes, explain:
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on the project site:
27,137 square feet (0.62 acres); boundary approved by the Corps on 1110197
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands and/or stream channel, impacted by the
proposed project:
Filled: 556 sq rL (<O.01 acre)
Drained: None
Flooded: None
Excavated: None
Total Impacted: 556 sq.ft. (<0.01 acre)
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLAN S-8 1/2" X 1 I" drawings only): Work consists of
expanding an existing granite quarry. Soil covering the granite reserves will be removed and placed in
a screening berm around the site'v perimeter. Erosion and sediment control channels and ponds will be
placed between the berm and property boundary (Appendix A, Figure 2).
13. Purpose of proposed work: Access granite reserves.
14. State the reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also,
note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts: Preliminary mine plan designs show constructing (he
perimeter berms to within 25 feet of the property boundary. After the wetlands were delineated and
surveyed, the mine plan was modem to prevent wetland impacts.. Wetland impacts were avoidable in all
but one area. This area of proposed impact is located in a narrow, intermittent drainageway which
projects into the site. The impact is less than 11100 of an acre (556 sq, ft.), but to avoid it would legve
thousands of tons of granite reserves inaccessible (Appendix A, Figure 3).
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence of any Federally listed or proposed for listing
endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by thg
proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ X ] NO [ ] See Letter Request to USFWS
(Appendix B).
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of
any historic properties in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you
done so? YES [ X ] NO [ ] Seven (7) copies of the Joint Permit Application have been sent
to DE7W, one of these copies will be forwarded to the SHPO, pursuant to DEM procedures (Appendix Q.
RESPONSES FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. See wetland
delineation report (Appendtx D).
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by the project. See wetland
delineation report (Appendix D).
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of
the delineation line. See wetland delineation report (Appendix D).
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach a copy. See Erosion &
Sediment Control narrative (Appendix E).
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Low-density residential with some pastureland
F. If applicable, what is the proposed method of sewage disposal? Not applicable
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DELINEATION REPORT
HENDERSONVILLE QUARRY
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Vulcan Materials Company
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November 1996
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hendersonville Quarry
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... I
PROJECT OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................................... I
SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................................................................. I
METHODS .................................................................................................................................................... I
PREI.mNARY DATA GATHERING AND SYNTHEsis .............................................................................................. 2
FIELD INVESTIGATION ...................................................................................................................................... 2
RESULTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
OFF-SITE METHODS ......................................................................................................................................... 4
ON-SITE METHODS .......................................................................................................................................... S
REGULATORY STATUS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 6
LITERATURE CITED ................................................................................................................................. S
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FIGURES ...................................................................................................................................APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOS ...........................................................................................................................APPENDLYB
DELINEATION DATA SHEETS ..............................................................................................APPENDIX C
QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. APPENDIX D
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I INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of a routine on-site delineation of waters of the United States
(waters), including wetlands, on the approximately 160 acre Hendersonville Quarry, Vulcan
Materials Company. The delineation focused on an area of proposed quarry expansion onto
two parcels east of the active pit and one area south of the pit. In addition, a wetland
determination was conducted on the remaining land within the quarry boundaries to generally
locate waters of the United States outside of the proposed quarry expansion limits. This
determination is the subject of a separate report. The property is located in Henderson
County, approximately two miles north of Hendersonville, North Carolina at the intersection
of Clear Creek Road (SR. 1503) and Howard Gap Road (S.R. 1006). The Hendersonville
Quarry lies within the Clear Creek watershed. (Figure 1.)
The property is owned by Vulcan Materials Company. This evaluation was conducted,by
Wetland & Environmental Services (WES) under contract with the owner's engineer,
Marshall Miller & Associates, Bluefield, Virginia (WES Project Number WES09620).
Project Objective
Scope of Work
The principal objective of this evaluation was to identify and delineate the boundaries of
jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on the parcels regulated under the
Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
To meet the project objective, the following general work tasks were performed:
1. Review pertinent literature and documentation readily available in the public record and
those provided by the Client to identify the presence of jurisdictional areas on the
property.
2. Perform on-site investigation to identify and delineate jurisdictional wetlands and waters.
Methods
This section presents the methods employed under the scope of work to meet the project
objectives. Wetlands at the project site were delineated in accordance with the Corps of
Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual (ACOE 1987) and subsequent regulatory
guidance memoranda.
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Preliminary Data Gathering and Synthesis
An initial off-site review was performed in accordance with Part IV, Section B of the Manual
"Preliminary Data Gathering and Synthesis." As part of this review, the following information
sources were compiled and reviewed:
1. United States Geological Survey Topographic Map, 7.5 Minute Quadrangle;
Hendersonville Quadrangle (Figure 1).
2. United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (now the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS) Soil Survey of Henderson County
(Figure 2).
3. United States Fish & Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory map, Hendersonville
7.5 Minute Quadrangle (Fig. 3).
4. NRCS Food Security Act Swamp Buster and Sod Buster maps of prior converted
cropland and highly erodible soils. (Reviewed at the Hendersonville office of the
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.)
Sources were reviewed and evaluated for the presence of characteristics consistent with the
occurrence of wetlands. Factors considered include, but are not necessarily limited to: slope,
proximity to surface waters, presence or absence of hydric soils or soils with hydric inclusions,
and current land use. Areas of particular interest were identified for specific inspection during
scheduled field work.
Field Investigation
Descriptive releves were conducted during a thorough traverse of the property, following
Bonham (1989), generally noting significant changes in plant communities, soils and
hydrologic indicators. As changes in plant community or hydrologic indicators were noted,
soils samples were randomly taken to confirm the proximity to areas exhibiting all three
parameters of wetlands. Data points were established to confirm general observations in areas
across the site to confirm or refute original speculation that wetlands may occur at that each
location.
Plant community assessment procedures were performed in accordance with the field
indicators and sampling techniques described in Part III, Paragraph 35 and Appendix C of the
Manual. Dominant species from each stratum were estimated by visual observation of
abundance. Vegetative data were interpreted and indicator status was assigned using the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service's Region III Wetland Plant List (Reed 1986). This document
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classifies plant species according to the frequency of occurrence in wetlands (See the table).
Nomenclature for taxonomic identification follows Radford et al (1974).
To meet the criteria for hydrophytic vegetation more than 50 percent of all dominant species
must be obligate (OBL), facultative wetland (FACW) or facultative (FAC) species.
PLANT INDICATOR SYMBOL DEFINITION
CATEGORY
Obligate Wetland OBL Plants that occur in wetlands > 99% of
the time
Facultative Wetland FACW Plants that usually occur in wetlands
(67-99%)
Facultative FAC Plants equally adapted to wetland &
upland conditions (33-67%)
Facultative Upland FACU Plants that sometimes occur in wetlands
(1-33%)
Obligate Upland UPL Plants that very rarely occur in wetlands
(<1%)
Hydric soils were evaluated consistent with Part III, Paragraph 44 of the Manual. Mapped
soils were compared to listed hydric soils in Hydric Soils of the United States (USDA-SCS
1991a) and the county hydric soils list (USDA-SCS 1991b). All soil samples were taken
using a hand auger to a depth of at least 12 inches. Soil colors were determined from moist,
undisturbed peds using the Munsel Soil Color Charts (1975 and 1991 editions) and the
abundance, contrast and size of redoxymorphic features were described. Soil texture was
determined, approximately, by feel and the terminology describing texture is consistent with
the USDA soil texture classes.
The hydrology criteria was evaluated using visual observation of hydrologic field indicators as
described in Part III, Paragraph 49 of the Manual and subsequent guidance. Wetland
hydrologic field indicators include soil saturation, wetland drainage patterns, watermarks,
blackened leaves, oxidized rhizospheres, recorded data and others.
Wetlands were delineated using the three parameters above and areas identified as
jurisdictional were flagged approximately every fifty feet.
When other waters (including streams and intermittent drainages) were present, these areas
were delineated based on the application of the hydrology parameter alone (relying on primary
indicators) and the regulatory definition of ordinary high water (33 CFR Part 328). Swales
and channels were traced up gradient until no signs of channel flow and no springs were
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found. In most cases, the channels and swales included as jurisdictional area were flagged at
the top-of-bank of the channel.
RESULTS
Off-Site Methods
The site is located within the Clear Creek watershed of the Blue Ridge Mountains
physiographic province, approximately 30 minutes south of Asheville, North Carolina.
Elevations range from approximately 2100 to 2300 feet, National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
The property is roughly bounded on the south, west and north by state-maintained roads,
while the eastern boundary extends from the approximate limits of quarry activity on the north
to property lines along pasture and recent development and an existing orchard along the
southeastern border. A power line right of way crosses the lower third of the property in an
east-west direction.
Three tributaries to Clear Creek, mapped as perennial (blue line) streams, originate on or near
the property on the east, south and west boundaries. At the headwaters of the southern
tributary, an active sediment basin is maintained as part of the mining operation's National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (NPDES permit No. NCG 020000) and
receives pump discharge from the active quarry. (Figure 1.)
The site is characterized by soils of the Evard-Edneyville-Ashe and Hayesville-Bradson
associations, which are gently sloping to very steep, well drained to somewhat excessively
' drained loamy to clayey soils. Soils mapped for the site are predominantly Edneyville and
Hayesville soil series, with other map units making up a smaller portion of the site. (See table
and Fig. 2).
Soil Name Map Unit
Ashe stop sand loa m, 15-25 percent AhF
Bradson gravelly loam , 2-7 percent BaB
Bradson gravelly loam , 7-15 percent BaC
Edn ille fine sand lown, 15-25 percent EdE
Ha esville loam, 7-15 percent
Tate fine sand loam, 2-7 percent TeB
Tate fine sand loam, 7-15 percent Tec
Boldfaced soils are listed as Hydric
' Soils with hydric inclusions
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From the Henderson County hydric soils list (USDA SCS 1991), no hydric soils or soils with
hydric inclusions were mapped for this property.
Inspection of the Food Security Act maps in Hendersonville revealed that no areas were
mapped as prior-converted or farmed wetlands in the vicinity of the property.
The National Wetlands Inventory map (Figure 3) shows three, permanently flooded,
excavated areas (PUBHx) within or near the property boundaries. Only the southernmost
area (which corresponds to the sediment basin) occurs within the proposed quarry expansion.
On-Site Methods
Site visits were conducted on September 23 - 26, 1996. From the off-site review; it appeared
that a number of swales within the property boundaries would be likely to support wetland
vegetation, although soils information did not support this. The entire site was walked, and 5
transects or sample points were established concurrent with wetland delineation. Site photos
were taken at several locations and are presented in Appendix B. Wetland delineation data
sheets are presented in Appendix C.
In general, the site is dominated by mixed oak-hickory forest, with scattered white pine (Pines
strobus). Prevalent species include white oak (Quercus alba), red maple (Acer rubrum),
mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sourwood
(Oxydendrum arboreum) and occasional white pine (P. strobus). Understory and shrub
species include American holly (Ilex opaca), dogwood (Corpus florida), mountain laurel
(Kalmia latifolia) and juvenile components of the canopy layer. Moist to wet areas included
rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), highbush
blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), while the herb and
woody vine layers contained a variety of ferns, greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), fox grape
(Vitis labrusca), japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and Chinese silver grass
(Miscanthus sinensis), which occurred as a dominant in some areas.
One wetland area located in Swale 1, which represents the major extant wetland on the
property, is dominated by rhododendron, greenbrier, cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea),
New York fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis), and highbush blueberry with a canopy of red
maple, blackgum, and tulip poplar.
Soils of the upland sites were typically well drained loamy soils with a Munsell color at 10
inches (or immediately below the A horizon) of 5YR5/4 to 10YR4/4. Soils of the wetland
areas were a fine sandy loam to silt loam, with Munsell colors of 2.5Y5/2, with bright mottles,
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to 10YR4/1. One area (Swale 2) did have soils with a low chroma at 10 inches (see Appendix
C), however wetland hydrology did not occur at this location.
Upland areas typically lacked primary or secondary indicators of hydrology. Swales
numbered 2 and 3, although containing remnants of incised channels in some locations, did not
appear to receive more than ephemeral runoff. These areas lacked evidence of surface scour
or a clearly demarcated line of vegetation indicative of waters of the U. S. Wetland areas
supported flowing, spring-fed streams and were saturated within 10 inches of the surface in
most areas. Redoxymorphic features (oxidized rhizospheres, iron masses, and an abundance
of manganese concretions in one area) were present.
Two separate wetlands complexes were located and flagged. The first area, labelled "Swale
1" on the delineation data sheets (flags 1-1 to 1-35), consisted of a spring and seep fed
floodplain wetland complex which extended to the property boundary and further
downstream. The second area included outfalls from the sediment basin, a downstream farm
pond, flagged in series 3-1 to 3-14 and 4-1 to 4-4, and ditched channel (which serves as the
property boundary, and was not flagged) and a separate area (data point 4 and flags 5-1 to 5-
13). This last area appears to be subject to overbank flooding at the farm pond spillway and
meets the definition of jurisdictional wetlands. An on-site meeting was held on October 26,
1996 with Mr. David Davis, Mr. Leo C. Snead, Jr. (WES) and Mr. Steve Chapin (Asheville
Field Office, Wilmington District, Army Corps of Engineers) regarding flagged jurisdictional
boundaries. Mr. Chapin verbally confirmed the delineation in the field on that date. Figure 4
presents the surveyed location of all identified and flagged waters of the U. S., including
y wetlands. Areal extent of delineated jurisdictional areas is 0.63 acres (27137 square feet),
which is listed, by area, on Figure 4. Upon receipt of this written report and surveyed
locations, Mr. Chapin will issue a written confirmation of this delineation.
REGULATORY STATUS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Waters of the United States, including wetlands, are regulated at the Federal level under
Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).. Section 404(b)(1) of the CWA
authorizes the Corps to regulate fill in jurisdictional areas with oversight by the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Placing fill in jurisdictional areas can require an
individual permit from the Corps, which may be a time-consuming process. The Corps
administers a program of Nationwide Permits (NWP) that are intended to reduce or eliminate
paperwork for activities that are considered to have minor impact on the environment,
provided certain minimum criteria are met.
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All areas within the property boundary fall under NWP26 in that the areas are within the
headwaters of streams (less than 5 cfs discharge). Under this permit, up to one acre of
I regulated area may be filled, although proposed changes to this nationwide may result in a
?l lower threshold in the near future. For fills from one to 10 acres, the Corps may, at its
discretion, issue a NWP26 or require an individual permit. Individual permits are required for
filling over 10 acres. Activities that require federal 404 permits, including Nationwides, may
be subject to coordination with the US Fish & Wildlife Service for endangered species and the
State Historic Preservation Officer for cultural resources.
I Issuance of Section 404 also requires water quality certification under Section 401 of the
CWA. The Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources, Division of
Environmental Management (DEM), issues water quality certification. For NWP26,
activities impacting greater than 1/3 acre of waters, including wetlands, require
notification and written authorization by DEM. In addition, because Henderson County
streams are listed Trout Waters, impacts in excess of one acre require public notice and an
individual 401 water quality certificate.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has designated the 25 western-most
counties of North Carolina as "trout waters." In these areas, which includes Henderson
I County, all activities requiring a permit (including nationwide permits) require notification to
the Commission.
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Literature Cited
Radford, A.E., Harry E. Ahles, and C. Ritchie Bell. 1974. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the
Carolinas . The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC, 1183 pp.
Reed, Porter B. 1986. Region III Wetland Plant List, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, St.
Petersburg, FL.
USACOE 1987. Wetland Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS, 100 p.
USDA 1980. Soil Survey of Henderson County. North Carolina, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S.
Government Printing Office. 89 p.
USDA-SCS 1990. Changes to the 1987 List of Hydric Soils. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service, 18 p.
USDA-SCS 1991a. Hydric Soils of the United States, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service, 20 p.
USDA-SCS 1991b. Technical Guide Hydric soils, Henderson County, North Carolina.
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Site Photos
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APPENDIX C
Delineation Data Sheets
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WETLAND & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Hendersonville Quarry Date: 9124196
Appheant/Owner. Vulcan Materials Co. County: Henderson
Investigation: L. Snead, D. Davis State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Swale #1
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No X Plot ID: Al
(If needed, explain in remarks.)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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ubrum Canopy FAC
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Rhododendron maximum Shrub FAC-
ccinium co bosom
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Sambucus canadensis
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FACW- n
Osmunda cinnamomea Herb FACW+
The teris noveboraeensis Herb FAC+
Smilax rotundi olio Vine FAC
Vitis labrusca Vine FAC+
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 89
Remarks: Trees in adjacent upland area include sourwood, red maple and white oak
n >< tinva.vv i
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks:) Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other X Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water. N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: -8.0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Community ID: Swale #1
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #1
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained
(Series and Phase): Tate fine sandy loam, 7-15% Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes
Taxonomy Subgroup: Typic Hapludult X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon unsell Moist unsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-1" O Lea litter & fine roots n
1-3" AI IOYR 513 None fine sandy loam
3-8" A2 IOYR 613 10YR 4/6 to 10YR 6 Large, distinct loam, saturated
8-12+" B 2.5Y 512 7.5YR 416 -S%, distinct loam; 2-5%Mn concretions

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Yes Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Yes Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Saturated at -8". Many concretions (2-5%, I mm dia.). Appears somewhat consistent
with Hatboro soils in texture and color.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydrie Soils Present? X Yes No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? X Yes No
Remarks: Al/ jurisdictional criteria have been met
WETLAND & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Hendersonville Quarry Date: 9124196
Applicant/Owner Vulcan Materials Co. County: Henderson
Investigation: L. Snead, D. Davis State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Swale #1
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No X Plot ID: #2
(If needed, explain in remarks.)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
cer rubrum Canopy FAC
iriodendron tulipifera Canopy FA
Quercus alba Canopy FACU
Rhododendron maximum Shrub FAC-
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Smilax rotundi olio
Vine
FAC r?

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 60
Remarks: Ferns found at Plot # 1 drop out at slope break
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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks:) Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water. None (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: None (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: None (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No hydrologic indicators observed.
Community ID: Swale #1
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #2
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Tate fine sandy loam, 7-15%

Taxonomy Subgroup: Typic HapluduIt Drainage Class: well drained
Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon unsell Moist unsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Soils not evaluated due to sharp break in elevation, no hydrologic
indicators and abrupt change in plant community. Other similar areas have 10YR 414 at -10".
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks: Jurisdictional criteria have not been met.
WETLAND & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Hendersonville Quarry Date: 9124196
Vulcan Materials Co. County: Henderson
L. Snead, D. Davis State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Swale 42
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No X Plot ID: 43
(If needed, explain in remarks.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
iriodendron tuli i era Canopy FAC Miscan thus sinensis Herb UPL
Oxvdendrum arboreum Canopy NI Solida o spp. Herb NI
cer rubrum Canopy FAC Lespedeza angustifolia Herb FACU+
inus strobus Canopy FACU Dichanthelium clandestinum Herb FACW
iriodendron tuli i era Subcan. FAC Smilax rotundi olio Vine FAC
cer rubrum Subcan. FAC Vitis labrusca Vine FAC+
Cornus orida Shrub FACU
iriodendron tulipi era Shrub FAC
Cratae s haeno m Shrub FAC-
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 62
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks:) Wedand Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water. None (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: None (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: None (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No hydrologic indicators observed.
Community ID: Swale #2
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #3
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Bradson gravelly

Taxonomy Subgroup: Topic Hapludult
loam, 2-15% Drainage Class: well drained
Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
inches Horizon unsell Moist
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-10" A 2.5Y 614 None sand coarse
10+" B 2.5 Y 612 2.5Y 614 Faint, small sandy loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Sandy, yellowish-red soil composed of colluvium over sandy loam.
No organics in the "A"horizon.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
hytic Vegetation Present?
i Hydrology Present?
Soils Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
X Yes No
Yes X No
Yes X No
Yes X No
Jurisdictional criteria have not been met
WETLAND & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Hendersonville Quarry
Vulcan Materials Co.
lInvestigation:
L. Snead, D. Davis
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)?
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(If needed, explain in remarks.)
Yes X No
Yes No X
Yes No X
Date: 9124196
County: Henderson
State: NC
Community ID: Swale 43
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #4
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
cer rubrum Canopy FAC Kalmia lati olio Shrub FACU
Pinus vir 'niana Canopy UPL N ssa lvatica Shrub FAC
inus echinata Canopy UPL Ilex opaca Shrub FAC-
Oxvdendrum arboreum Canopy NI Parthenocissus uin ue olia Herb FAC
uercus velutina Subcan. UPL Dioscorea villosa Herb FAC
Ca rya tomentosa Subcan. UPL Smilax rotundi olia Vine FAC
Cornus orida Subcan. FACU
Quercus velutina Subcan. UPL
Ilex o aea Subcan. FAC-
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 36
Remarks:
mynROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks:) Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water. None (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: None (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: None (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No hydrologic indicators observed.
Community ID: Swale #3
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #4
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Bradson gravelly loam, 2-7%

Taxonomy Subgroup: Typic Hapludult Drainage Class: well drained
Confirm Mapped Type?
X Yes
No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
inches Horizon unsell Moist unsell Moist
Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-12+" A SYR 414 None fine sandy loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytie Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks: Jurisdictional criteria have not been met
WETLAND & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Hendersonville Quarry Date: 9124196
Applicant/Owner: Vulcan Materials Co. County: Henderson
Investigation: L. Snead, D. Davis State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Swale #4
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No X Plot ID: #S
(If needed, explain in remarks.)
VF.GF.TATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Acerrubrum Canopy FA
iriodendron tuli i era Canopy FA C
Ilex opaca Subcan. FAC-
4cerrubrum Subcan. FAC
inus strobus Subcan. FACU
Toxteodendron radicans Vine FAC
nicera 'a onica Vine FAC-
Vitis labrusca Vine FA C+

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 63
Remarks: Hypertrophied lenticels on red maple. Shallow root systems.
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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks:) Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other Yes Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X No Recorded Data Available Yes Water Marks
Yes Drift Lines
Field Observations: Yes Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: None (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Yes Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: None (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: -101, (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Scouring observed. Braided channels throughout area. Mierotopographie relief throughout area.
Community ID: Swale 94
Transect ID:
Plot ID: #S
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):

Taxonomy Subgroup: Drainage Class:
Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes
No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon unsell Moist unsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-14+" A IOYR 411 None sill loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Higtosol Yes
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Yes Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Few concretions (less than 2916). Few oxidized rhizospheres (less than S%).
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? X Yes No
Remarks: All jurisdictional criteria have been met
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APPENDIX D
Qualifications
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APPENDIX D
Leo C. Snead, Jr.; PWS, President (B.S. in Biology, Old Dominion University, 1979; Graduate
work in the Ecology Curriculum, Rutgers University, 1982-1985) Mr. Snead has an academic
background in aquatic and wetland ecology and over fifteen years of experience in four states (MD,
NC, NJ & VA) in tidal and nontidal wetland mapping, policy and resource management, with
supervisory experience in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Section 401 program. He has direct
experience reviewing and writing draft nontidal wetland legislation in two states and has a strong
understanding of Section 404 requirements and limitations. Since the late 1980's, Mr. Snead has
taught wetland delineation methods, following the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual, in both
Virginia and Maryland, and has participated as an active member in a state task force which reviewed
proposed changes to delineation methods in 1991. In 1995 he was invited as one of two consultants in
Virginia to assist in reviewing proposed congressional changes to the federal wetland definition (S. 851
and H. R. 961). In addition, Mr. Snead has participated in endangered species surveys and has
developed endangered species and exotic species management plans. He developed draft mitigation
guidelines while at DEQ, he has performed wetland delineations on sites ranging from 6 to 150 acres in
size, and develops and implements wetland mitigation plans for tidal and nontidal wetlands. He is the
past Vice President of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals and currently sits on the
association's Delineation Certification Committee. In December 1995, Mr. Snead received his
Professional Wetland Scientist certification from the Society of Wetland Scientists.
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C. Snead, Jr.; WS
President
David L. Davis; C.E.I., PWIT, Senior Biologist. (BS in Biology, The College of William & Mary,
1989; Graduate Work in Coastal Botany and Wetland Ecology, Virginia Institute of Marine Science,
1989; 40-Hour Occupational Health and Safety Training, 1992; Environmental Inspectors Course
Work, Environmental Assessment Association, 1995): Mr. Davis has over seven years experience in
environmental laws and regulations, specializing in Sections 401 and 404 (Clean Water Act), Section
10 (Rivers and Harbors Act), Section 7 and 9 (Endangered Species Act), Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Mr. Davis has performed over 250 wetland
delineations, over 300 Phase I environmental site assessments, over 100 endangered species surveys in
two states, and has performed field work and written over 50 NEPA documents. Mr. Davis has
extensive experience in wetland delineation, wetland mitigation design and construction, plant
taxonomy, endangered species surveys and natural resource studies. He is certified by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service-Virginia Field Office to conduct surveys for the federally protected small whorled
pogonia (Isotria medeoloides). Mr. Davis is also certified by the Environmental Assessment
Association as a Certified Environmental Inspector (No. 13102), and by the Society of Wetland
Scientists as a Professional Wetland Scientist in Training.
David L. Davis; C.E.I., PWIT
Senior Biologist
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Appendix E
Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories & Planning
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan I
The erosion and sediment control principles for this project are to convey runoff
and to collect and allow settling time for sediment laden runoff prior to discharge from the
site. The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual has
been adhered to and used for guidance during the development of this plan. All structures
are designed based on the 25 year-24 hour storm event.
The main erosion and sediment control structures for this project are rock dams
and conveyance channels. Silt fence (Practice 6.62) will be used in isolated instances
where land disturbance is minimal and the time duration is short. Slope drains (Practice
6.32) and temporary sediment traps (Practice 6.60) have been included in the design, in
case, the need may arise for a temporary measure during construction.
Basins I, HA, and ID3 were approved in a mine plan revision dated March 15,
1995. This proposed plan is very similar to that plan approved in March, 1995. Appendix
B contains computations which show the original design and sizing of these three basins is
sufficient for this mine plan revision.
.Peak Runoff
Runoff is computed using the rational method, Q=CiA where:
Q = Peak rate of runoff in CFS
C = Runoff Coefficient
i = Intensity of rainfall in inches/hour
A = Drainage area in acres
The runoff coefficient, C, and time of concentration, Tc, for this project have been
computed on an individual basis. Refer to Design Computations in Appendices A and B.
-Rock am (Practice 6.63)
Rock dams are utilized on the project to treat sediment laden runoff prior to
discharge from the sight. The basin volumes are based on 1800 cubic feet of storage for
each acre of drainage area. The spillways are sized to pass the 25 year - 24 hour storm,
The embankments have a minimum width of 5 feet with the upstream slope at 2:1 and the
downstream slope at 3:1. Embankments shall be underlain by a 2 foot by 2 foot cutoff
trench. The rock embankment shall be constructed of stone with a minimum d5o = 9" and
the upstream face shall be covered with a NCDOT #57 stone filter layer.
Trap efficiency has been designed so as to prevent short circuits from inlets to
outlets and the detention time is at least 8 hours. The surface area is sized to provide 0.01
acres per CFS of runoff.
.Conveyance Channels (Practice 6.30 and 6.31)
The conveyance channels are sized based on the 25 year - 24 hour storm. The
channel dimensions are evaluated for capacity and velocity (based on the design retardance
class). Then they are evaluated at a retardance class one higher than design to account for
vegetative growth and debris build-up. Once the dimensions are established then the
temporary lining is designed. Channel linings for this project are grass and riprap. Channel
linings are designed using the Tractive Force Procedure.
-Temporary Seeding (Practice 6.10)
Temporary seeding is to be applied to all disturbed areas where work is delayed for
a period of more than 30 days but not more than one year.
-Permanent Seeding (Practice 6.11)
Permanent seeding is to be applied on areas which have been brought to final grade
or areas which are rough graded and will not be brought to final grade within a year or
more.
-Vegetative Screen - Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Ground Covers (Practice 6.13)
Trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers shall be used in areas where a vegetative
screen is necessary and existing vegetation does not exist.
.Land Grading (Practice 6.02)
All cut and fill slopes in unconsolidated material will be no steeper than 2:1 with a
minimum 10 foot horizontal bench at each 30 foot elevation interval. Cut slopes will be
fine graded immediately after rough grading and will be vegetated according to the
Vegetation Plan. As the disposal areas are created, the material shall be placed in even
layers and compacted. Vegetative measures shall be applied according to the Vegetation
Plan and the regulations set forth for temporary and permanent seeding.
.Tree Preservation and Protection (Practice 6.05)
Trees and other vegetation will be preserved as much as possible for their
screening, landscape and erosion protection value. "
Appendix E
Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative
Wetland & Environmental Services
Permitting, Environmental Inventories & Planning
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
The erosion and sediment control principles for this project are to convey runoff
and to collect and allow settling time for sediment laden runoff prior to discharge from the
site. The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual has
been adhered to and used for guidance during the development of this plan. All structures
are designed based on the 25 year-24 hour storm event.
The main erosion and sediment control structures for this project are rock dams
and conveyance channels. Silt fence (Practice 6.62) will be used in isolated instances
where land disturbance is minimal and the time duration is short. Slope drains (Practice
6.32) and temporary sediment traps (Practice 6.60) have been included in the design, in Ift
case, the need may arise for a temporary measure during construction.
Basins I, HA, and UB were approved in a mine plan revision dated March 15,
1995. This proposed plan is very similar to that plan approved in March, 1995. Appendix
B contains computations which show the original design and sizing of these three basins is
sufficient for this mine plan revision.
.Peak Runoff
Runoff is computed using the rational method, Q=CiA where:
Q = Peak rate of runoff in CFS
C = Runoff Coefficient
i = Intensity of rainfall in inches/hour
A = Drainage area in acres
The runoff coefficient, C, and time of concentration, Tc, for this project have been
computed on an individual basis. Refer to Design Computations in Appendices A and B.
-Rock Dam (Practice 6.63)
Rock dams are utilized on the project to treat sediment laden runoff prior to
discharge from the sight. The basin volumes are based on 1800 cubic feet of storage for
each acre of drainage area. The spillways are sized to pass the 25 year - 24 hour storm.
The embankments have a minimum width of 5 feet with the upstream slope at 2:1 and the
downstream slope at 3:1. Embankments shall be underlain by a 2 foot by 2 foot cutoff
trench. The rock embankment shall be constructed of stone with a minimum d5o = 9" and
the upstream face shall be covered with a NCDOT #57 stone filter layer.
Trap efficiency has been designed so as to prevent short circuits from inlets to
outlets and the detention time is at least 8 hours. The surface area is sized to provide 0.01
acres per CFS of runoff.
.Conveyance Channels (Practice 6.30 and 6.31)
The conveyance channels are sized based on the 25 year - 24 hour storm. The
channel dimensions are evaluated for capacity and velocity (based on the design retardance
class). Then they are evaluated at a retardance class one higher than design to account for
vegetative growth and debris build-up. Once the dimensions are established then the
temporary lining is designed. Channel linings for this project are grass and riprap. Channel
linings are designed using the Tractive Force Procedure.
.Temporary Seeding (Practice 6.10)
Temporary seeding is to be applied to all disturbed areas where work is delayed for
a period of more than 30 days but not more than one year.
.Permanent Seeding (Practice 6.11)
Permanent seeding is to be applied on areas which have been brought to final grade
or areas which are rough graded and will not be brought to final grade within a year or
more.
-Vegetative Screen - Trees Shrubs Vines and Ground Covers (Practice 6.13)
Trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers shall be used in areas where a vegetative
screen is necessary and existing vegetation does not exist.
.Land Grading (Practice 6.02)
All cut and fill slopes in unconsolidated material will be no steeper than 2:1 with a
minimum 10 foot horizontal bench at each 30 foot elevation interval. Cut slopes will be
fine graded immediately after rough grading and will be vegetated according to the
Vegetation Plan. As the disposal areas are created, the material shall be placed in even
layers and compacted. Vegetative measures shall be applied according to the Vegetation
Plan and the regulations set forth for temporary and permanent seeding.
.Tree Preservation and Protection (Practice 6.05)
Trees and other vegetation will be preserved as much as possible for their
screening, landscape and erosion protection value. "
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, t i r CERTIFICATE FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS W . I - ~ ~ This certifies that this copy of this plat accurately depicts
~ ` , 1 ~ the boundary of the jurisdiction of Section 404 of the Clean .
~ 1 ~ { II - ~ ~ Water Act under the present law and regulations as determined 0 I _ ~ by the undersigned on this date. Unless there is a chonge in the
~ I I Q- - low or our published regulations, this determination of Section
, . ~Q- - 404 Jurisdiction may be relied upon for five years from this
- C~ I date. This determination was made ulilizina the 1987 U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Wetlond Delineation Manual.
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