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As authorized by the State of North Carolina, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Statement of Compliance and Consistency
This permit is subject to compliance with this application, site drawing and attached general and specific conditions. Any
violation of these terms may subject the permittee to a fine or criminal or civil action; and may cause the permit to become
null and void.
This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance. The
applicant certifies by signing this permit that 1) prior to undertaking any activities authorized by this permit, the applicant will
confer with appropriate local authorities to confirm that this project is consistent with the local land use plan and all local
ordinances, and 2) a written statement or certified mail return receipt has been obtained from the adjacent riparian
landowner(s) .
The State of North Carolina and the Division of Coastal Management, in issuing this permit under the best available
information and belief, certifythat this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program.
River Basin Rules Applicable To Your Project:
❑ Tar - Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules ❑� Other:
❑ Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules
If indicated on front of permit, your project is subject to the Environmental Management Commission's Buffer Rules for the
River Basin checked above due to its location within that River Basin. These buffer rules are enforced by the NC Division of
Water Quality. Contact the Division of Water Quality at the Washington Regional Office (252-946-648 [)or the Wilmington
Regional Office (910-796-7215) for more information on how to comply with these buffer rules.
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Central Office Elizabeth City District
Mailing Address: 1367 U.S. 17 South
1638 Mail Service Center Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 252-264-3901
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Parker -Lincoln Building
2728 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-733-2293
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(Serves: Camden, Chowan, Currituck,
Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans
Counties)
Morehead City District
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
202-808-2808/ 1-888-4RCOAST
Fax: [phone]
(Serves: Carteret, Craven, Onslow -above
New River Inlet- and Pamlico Counties)
Washington District
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481
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(Serves: Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Hyde,
Tyrrell and Washington Counties)
Wilmington District
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
910-796-7215
Fax: [phone]
(Serves: Brunswick, New Hanover,
Orslow -below New River Inlet- and
Pender Counties)
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Subject: cond.
From: Doug Huggett <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:15:48 -0400
To: Ted Tyndall <[e-mail]>
12) No work shall take place on any property until such time as the permittee
has obtained proper legal authority (i.e. deeds, easements, right of way
encroachment agreements, etc.) for said property.
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Subject: Corova Project
From: [e-mail]
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:20:11 -0400
To: [e-mail]
Mr. Charles Jones
Director Division of Coastal Management:
Mr. Jones, it was, indeed, a pleasure to have spoken to you by telephone
Friday afternoon regarding our impending situation with electric load on
conductors serving the Corova area in Currituck County, North Carolina.
Please be assured we have been working diligently with U.S. Fish and
Wildlife (USF&W), the Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the National Estuarine
Research Reserves (NERR), since last summer (summer of 2005) to comply with
all regulations and requests. We were made aware, only last week, of the
need to involve the Division of Coastal Management in the process.
The situation, briefly, is as follows. The electric load is growing
dramatically in the Corova area, as I am certain you are well aware. The
electric demand has historically peaked around the July 4th weekend of each
summer season. with the exponential growth that has occurred in the area
over the last year, we are very concerned about the capacity of our
existing facilities to handle the anticipated demand throughout the tourist
season. Quite frankly, we are not certain they will be adequate to carry
the expected load. We must install additional facilities to reliably
handle the requirements of the customers in this area and meet their
expectations for the summer. As you can imagine, any outages that may
occur in this limited access region tend to be of much longer duration than
normal which only exascerbates the situation. In order to facilitate this
effort in a timely manner, we will be required to start construction on or
before Thursday, June 22, 2006. Thus we are in need of a permit for
construction and installation by Tuesday, June 20th. The facilities we are j
planning to install will be temporary in nature and will be left in place
until sometime in the early fall of this year. We are currently involved
in the pursuit of a permit to install permanent facilities, but that will
not be completed in time to resolve the immediate situation. The
conductors will be placed on the ground in "schedule 40 conduit" along the
same corridor that our existing facilities are buried. As we discussed,
there is some discrepancy between the location of our existing facilities
and our actual right of way easement through the roughly 2.5 miles of
environmentally sensitive area. The facilities will be actively patrolled
and strategic signs will be placed along the corridor. The three
environmental entities with which we have been dealing, TNC, USF&W, and
NERR are in agreement with our plans and have approved this effort as a
reasonable way to accommodate all the stakeholders involved during this
temporary period. We have been dealing directly with Mr. Tim Cooper of
USF&W who has stated he is ready to issue his permit for the project once
he receives any appropriate approvals and/or directives from you.
You and I also discussed the potential for an "exemption" from CAMA based
on NCGSA 113A-103, Definitions, Article 5b, 3 which states an exemption may
be recognized for:
"Work by any utility and other persons for the purpose of construction of
facilities for the development, generation, and transmission of energy to
the extent that such activities are regulated by other law or by present or
future rules of the State Utilities Commission regulating the siting of
such facilities (including environmental aspects of such siting), and work
on facilities used directly in connection with the above facilities."
I freely declare I am no attorney, but as we conversed about the issue
earlier today, the above article may hold some application for additional
flexibility toward our moving forward in this urgently needed project with
more expediency. There can be no disputing we are regulated in such
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matters by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. However, I will also
note we are actively pursuing Division of Coastal Management's recent
directive to send certified letters to adjoining property owners, with
return receipt requested. We note that there are eight such property
owners of record at the Currituck Courthouse. Of these eight, 5 of them
reside in Virginia or North Carolina and we are making efforts this weekend
and early next week to try and secure the appropriate documents you
requested. With regard to the other three, one lives in New York, one in
New Jersey, and one in California. We are not optimistic about receiving
all of these returned receipts or signed letters by the date we are
required to initiate construction.
Again I wish to emphasize these measures are only temporary in nature to
allow all parties to more pleasantly endure (or enjoy) the tourist season.
Please be assured the Division of Coastal Management will be appropriately
and fully engaged in our permanent construction installation plans. Please
contact me as soon as possible with your suggestions as to satisfactory
resolution on behalf of your Division. I can be reached at my toll free
cell # 866-385-8017, or office # 252-535-6898, or home # 252-537-5282.
Your kind consideration is most graciously appreciated.
Bryant Brooks
Senior Manager
Dominion North
Roanoke Rapids,
External Affairs
Carolina Power
NC
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Michele Droszcz Pete Benjamin - Field Supervisor Attn Rick Kanaski — archeologist
NC Coastal Reserve and NC NERR Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office Savannah Coastal Refuges — U.S. FWS
983 W. Kitty Hawk Rd. P.O. Box 33726 1000 Business Center Dr.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Parkway Business Center, Suite 10
Savannah, GA 31405
R ecca Ellin '
C Coastal Rese e
00 Commerce A e.
orehead City, 28557
Mike Lopanski DCM
1638 Mail service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Sam Pearsall
The Nature Conservancy — NCFO
One University Place, Suite 290
4705 University Dr.
Durham, NC 27707
Mr. Gerald W. Jackson
Manager, Electrical Distribution Projects
1600 Hamilton Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23707
CAMA —DCM
Elizabeth City District Office
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Jackie Cumpton — Realty
DOI — Fish and Wildlife Service
1875 Century Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30345
David Bland
The Nature Conservancy —
The Southern Resource Office
6114 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 109
Durham, NC 27713
Mike Bryant - Project Leader
Alligator national Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954
Tim Cooper — Refuge Manager
Mackay Is & Currituck Is. NWR
P.O. box 39
Knotts Island, NC 27950-0039
Aaron McCall - NE Reg. Steward
NC Chapter, Outer Banks Office
701 Ocean Acres Dr.
Kill devil Hills, NC 27948

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
JUN
FOR A UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENAtrdSSad city DCm
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TRACT, THE NORTH CAROLINA
NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE TRACT AND THE
CURRITUCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - MONKEY ISLAND AND
SWAN ISLAND UNITS
CURRITUCK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PREPARED FOR
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
TRADING AS
NORTH CAROLINA POWER
IN
NORTH CAROLINA
PREPARED BY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS, INC.
P.O. BOX 3368
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
JUNE 5, 2006

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
A UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT ACROSS
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TRACT, THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL
ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE TRACT, AND THE CURRITUCK NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE - MONKEY ISLAND AND SWAN ISLAND UNITS
CURRITUCK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in compliance with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969. The EA serves as a concise public document to provide sufficient evidence and
analysis for determining the need to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement or a Finding of No
Significant Impact.
This EA concisely describes the proposed action, the need for the proposed action, a brief description of
the affected area, the alternatives, the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives, a
comparative analysis of the action and alternatives, an analysis of the cumulative impacts associated with
the proposed action, mitigative measures, and a list of agencies and persons consulted during its
preparation.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
Virginia Electric and Power Company Trading As North Carolina Power in North Carolina (NC Power)
currently has one existing underground 19.9 kV cable that passes through the Monkey Island and Swan
Island Units of the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, (NWR), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) tract,
and the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (NC NERR) tract. This cable services the
northern portions of the Outer Banks of Currituck County (Currituck Banks). The underground cable is
within a 15-foot corridor as depicted on Plats 1-3 Wetland Crossings Sketch for NC NERR, and Currituck
NWR - Monkey Island Unit, and Sketch for Currituck NWR - Swan Island Unit, Plats 1-4, prepared by
Albemarle & Associates, Ltd. (Albemarle & Associates). A review by the Refuge Manager revealed that
this alignment does not have a properly executed right-of-way (ROW) agreement, although an
environmental assessment and subsequent installation occurred in the 1990's. A separate, previously
established ROW, which follows the old telegraph line, was in place prior to February 1985. It is
currently unused and located to the west of the current power line alignment.
The action proposed here will provide additional power capacity, redundancy, and reliability to the
Carova Beach and Swan Beach areas. The proposed action addressed in this EA will (1) formalize the 15-
foot-wide easement currently in use, (2) request a temporary 8-foot-wide easement outside the 15-foot
permanent easement (for equipment access to install 2 three-phase circuits), and (3) abandon the old
ROW located along the telegraph line.
PURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION
The single-phase 1/0 cable presently serving the Currituck Outer Banks was installed in the 1990's and
was projected to serve the existing customer base and expected growth for the approximate 20-year life
expectancy of the c able. T he b uildout study prepared for NC Power (North Carolina Power Buildout
Study Outer Banks District Residential Construction by Bissell Professional Group — December 2003)
(Bissell Buildout Study) reported about 2,646 lots available as of 2002 with 50 residences constructed in
2000 to 2002. The report notes, "Even with the brisk pace of development on the Currituck Outer Banks,
the current platted lots would not reach buildout for more than 25 years." Since that time, the Currituck
Outer Banks has experienced accelerated development, and the single-phase 1/0 cable, which now serves

the approximately 530 customers, is loaded to capacity. Severe voltage swings have resulted from the
current load, and voltage regulators have been installed to mitigate the situation. It is anticipated that the
2006 summer peak loads could result in brownouts or rotating blackouts unless an additional cable is
installed to service the area.
The Currituck County Planning Board has been approached regarding rezoning of portions of the
Currituck Outer Banks from residential to commercial. This rezoning could result in development of
facilities that require three-phase service (i.e. restaurant, hotel, office, apartment complex, convenience
store, etc.). However, the Currituck Planning Director, when contacted for this EA stated that no requests
for rezoning are pending in this area. The Bissell Buildout Study anticipates a 10-12% annual growth rate
from the current 530 sites to the potential buildout of 2,000 lots in the Carova area and 1,100 lots in the
Swan Beach area. This rate has been exceeded and no rezoning request was anticipated.
The existing cable is exposed in some areas along the alignment, which exposes humans and wildlife to a
dangerous situation. With a single cable, damage to the cable will result in outages with restoration in the
magnitude of 16-24 hours due to the difficulty of access and in locating and repairing the cable failure.
NC Power has considered this information in the design to install two 1/0 cables that will accommodate
the three-phase service and have determined it will be sufficient to provide service for the area (based on
present projections) for the 30-year life expectancy of the cable. The installation of two sets of cables will
significantly reduce the outage time to 2-4 hours by allowing the failure to be isolated and power
switched to the alternate source. The failure can then be repaired after power is restored and the users are
not exposed to repair time for the failure. The cables will be installed five feet below ground elevation to
minimize exposure due to shifting sands and to enhance reliable service.
This installation can be accomplished within the existing 15-foot alignment with a temporary 8-foot
easement outside the 15-foot alignment for vegetation clearing to accommodate the machinery for
installation. It is anticipated that a D-4 and D-6 Caterpillar will be used for clearing and debris removal.
These machines will also tow the 6-reel skid and a Delta 240 plow. The dimensions of the equipment
proposed to be used are described in Attachment A. These machines will be decontaminated at the Power
Company's maintenance yard or equipment rental facilities by a power wash -down with detergents. The
wash -down will remove excessive oil and grease buildup and spores or seeds from other job sites. The
machines will be tracked to the site and off loaded outside of the facilities' boundaries. Any accidental
fuel spills or leaks will be cleaned up immediately with no residue left behind.
AFFECTED AREA
Natural Resources
The NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities lie on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in Currituck County.
The three facilities contain a range of habitats including open waters of the Sound, marshlands, dunes,
dune swales, barrier flats, maritime shrub thicket, and maritime forests. These habitats and other features
of the NWR are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Wildlife Refuge
on the Currituck Outer Banks (Fish and Wildlife Service, 1980). Additional information about the project
area was obtained from the Final Environmental Assessment of the Swan Island power line easement.'
The areas to be affected by the proposed right-of-way and alternative actions were examined through a
field inspection on November 3, 2005. The maritime shrub thickets to be crossed are vegetated by
' Granting of Power Line Right -of -Way Easement for a 19.9 kV Power Line Extension Across Currituck Island
National Wildlife Refuge, Final Environmental Assessment. Virginia Power (dba North Carolina Power).
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bayberry (Myrica pennsylvanica), live oak (Quercus virginianna), high tide bush (Baccharis halimifolia),
wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), persimmon (Diospyros virginianna), yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), American
holly (Ilex opaca), greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox), grape (Vitis spp.), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus
quinquefolia), and poison ivy (Toxicadendron radicans). The barrier island sand flats to be crossed are
vegetated sparsely by saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina patens), broomsedge (Andropogan virginicus), and
seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens).
Maritime thickets support 100 of the 265 bird species and 13 of the 22 mammal species known to use the
areas surrounding the project site. Maritime grasslands, as are found on the barrier island overwash flats
support 95 of the 265 bird species and 5 of the 22 mammal species known to occur at or near the NWR,
TNC, and NC NERR facilities (Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Wildlife Refuge
on the Currituck Outer Banks, 1980). The maritime shrub thickets are particularly valuable to wildlife
because of the cover they provide and their contribution of live oak acorns. Birds use the Outer Banks
region of North Carolina heavily in the spring and fall as a migration corridor. The maritime shrub
thickets and forests are extremely important for providing shelter and feeding areas during this very
critical time in the life cycle of local and migratory birds. In addition, beach and wetland habitats are
important to migrating shorebirds.
Seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilis) has been reported in the vicinity of the proposed ROW. The
North Carolina Plant Conservation Program and the federal government list this species as threatened.
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), listed by state and federal governments as threatened, and
peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), listed as recovered, occur on the Currituck Banks. The bald eagle is
seen infrequently along the Currituck Banks throughout the year. It is not known to nest in the project
area. The peregrine falcon migrates through the area in spring and fall. During the migrations it forages
along the beaches and newly overwashed areas of the North Carolina Outer Banks. (Excerpts from the
1990 FONSI for Granting a Power Line Right -of -Way Easement across Currituck National Wildlife
Refuge and from the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Wildlife Refuge on the
Currituck Outer Banks, 1980.)
The piping plover (Charadrius melodus), listed by state and federal governments as endangered, has also
been observed in the vicinity of the project area. This species nests on pebble and sand beaches with scant
vegetation throughout the Currituck Banks. These migratory birds' spring arrival begins in late March.
The preferred nesting areas are located to the east of the proposed ROW.
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), listed state and federal governments as threatened, has also
been observed in the vicinity of the project area. This species uses beaches throughout the Outer Banks
region for nesting, but breeding within the two units of the NWR has not been confirmed. This is
primarily due to heavy recreational use of the beaches throughout the Currituck Banks (from the Final
Environmental Assessment of the Swan Island power line easement).
In Ja nuary 2 006 t he U SFWS E cological S ervices D ivision reviewed the p otential o ccurrence o f o ther
species protected by federal and state law (James Beasley, personal communication). The review
concluded that the proposed ROW does not provide habitat for any other species of wildlife or vegetation
that have biogeographical ranges that include the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities.
Cultural Resources
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has been contacted and provided with
information regarding the proposed work along the utility line easement across the Currituck National
Wildlife Refuge (NWR), including the Monkey Island and Swan Island Units, TNC tract, and the NC
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NERR tract. To date, one property that appears to be more than 50 years old (known as the Washwood
Station) has been identified and information was provided to the SHPO. This site is located to the north of
the Monkey Island Unit and south of the Swan Island Unit. A reply from the SHPO Administrator dated
April 6, 2006 states that `no historic properties will be affected' by the proposed actions. (Please see
Attachment B). Any additional historical, archeological, or culturally important information will be
considered in assessing the effects of the proposed action and alternatives.
ALTERNATIVES — INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ACTION
Introduction
The study area containing the proposed underground cable easement (Alternative 1, Alternative 2) is
located within an existing 15-foot corridor depicted on the Wetland Crossing Sketch for Dominion Power,
Plats 1-3 The NC National Estuarine Research Reserve & Currituck NWR -Monkey Island Unit. The
study area included in this report for the overhead line alignment proposed for the NWR Swan Island Unit
(Alternative 3) is depicted on the Sketch for Dominion Power, Plats 1-4 Currituck NWR -Swan Island
Unit.
Alternative 1 (Proposed Action): ROW through the NWR, T NC, and NC NERR facilities along an
existing alignment with the installation of two underground cables, and the old cable is to remain in place.
The Proposed Action is a relocation of a portion of the existing ROW alignment that was disturbed in the
1990's for the installation to a less environmentally sensitive location and replacement of power through
that location. An additional eight feet of temporary ROW outside the 15-foot alignment currently in use
will b e r equired f or vegetation c learing t o accommodate the machinery that will install the c able a t a
depth of five feet below ground elevation. The current alignment supports one cable for power and one
cable for telephone. This alternative proposes to leave the existing power cable in the ground. The
existing cable will be offset two feet for installation of the replacement cable, and an additional two feet
for the second cable. The total area of this alignment through the NWR, TNC, and NERR is 279,690 sq.
ft. (approximately 6.4 acres). An additional total of 149,168 sq. ft. (3.4 acres) will be temporarily cleared
outside the 15-ft alignment to allow for equipment access during construction activities. The total
presented here allows for the possibility of disturbance within the entire 15-ft width of the alignment. The
actual area impacted by excavation, cable installation, and cable coverage may be less. (Please see Table
2 for quantification of individual facility impacts.)
This alternative will satisfy the reliability and service demands for power to the region, minimize
disturbance by utilizing the existing corridor, and remove the hazard of exposed power cables. Use of the
existing North Carolina Power cable alignment would avoid extensive site assessment work associated
with permitting an entirely new line. Additionally, a new ROW would be difficult to site within the
NWR, under the Refuge Improvement Act. New alignments through TNC and NC NERR facilities
would present challenges as well.
The establishment of the current cable alignment as the legal ROW will place it at a location where prior
disturbance exists along most of the route, specifically within the current active power corridor. The
current alignment extends through a maritime scrub thicket and maritime grasslands and in large part the
additional eight -foot clearing will involve the removal of vegetation associated with this type of
environment. The additional vegetative disturbance of the eight -foot wide area outside the 15-foot wide
ROW will be temporary, and will be allowed to revegetate naturally. The surface elevations where the
cable is installed will be returned to preconstruction contours. The old ROW (along the telegraph line)
will be abandoned upon completion of this work, and will be allowed to continue its natural revegetation.
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All potential work in wetlands will be done under U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 for
utility line activities (Authorization applied for on May 11, 2006). In addition, pertinent site development
actions pursuant to requirements under the Coastal Zone Management Act, and administered by the North
Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, will be covered under NC General Statute 113A-103(5)b2
[activities not deemed development]. Construction and operation of this alternative action will have no
significant effect on federal or state protected species of wildlife or plants or on archeological or historic
resources in the area.
Regularly scheduled maintenance of the 15-foot-wide easement for the power cable is not anticipated.
This avoidance of regular maintenance will ensure continued protection of the area. Access to the corridor
for emergency repairs will be approved through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being
drafted between NC Power and the administrators for the three facilities (NWR, TNC, NC NERR) being
crossed b y t he p roposed u nderground c able R OW a lignment. T he M OU s pecifies s tandard o perating
procedures and identifies contacts for use in emergencies and for necessary repairs. The individual tasks
will be coordinated with the facility manager (s) to avoid adverse impacts to sensitive habitats and
ecological processes.
Alternative 2: ROW through NWR, TNC, and NC NERR along an existing alignment with two
underground cables, and old cable to be removed.
Construction of this alternative will have similar impacts as Alternative 1 initially, because the existing
cable will have to remain in place during the installation of the new cable(s) to provide service to the
existing residences. Additional disturbance will occur upon cable removal.
As indicated in alternative 1, an additional eight feet of temporary disturbance will be required for
vegetation clearing to accommodate the machinery that will install the cable at five feet below ground
elevation. The existing cable will be offset two feet for installation of the replacement cable, and an
additional two feet for the second cable. The total area of the 15-foot ROW through the NWR, TNC, and
NERR is 279,690 sq. ft. (approximately 6.4 acres). An additional 149,168 sq. ft. ( 3.4 acres) will be
temporarily cleared outside the 15-ft alignment to allow for equipment access during construction
activities. The areas of disturbance are represented here and on Tables 1 and 2 as the same amount as for
Alternative 1. The totals presented allow for the possibility of disturbance within the entire 15-ft width of
the alignment. The actual area impacted by excavation, cable installation, cable coverage and subsequent
cable removal will be more than Alternative 1, because of the need to excavate and remove the existing
cable.
The establishment of the current cable alignment as the legal ROW will place it at a location where prior
disturbance exists along most of the route, specifically within the current active power corridor. This
alternative, however, creates additional impacts associated with the excavation of the abandoned cable
and the restoration of the ground to the pre -construction elevation. The figures presented on Tables 1 and
2 attached reflect the possibility of disturbance over the entire 15-ft wide ROW. The current alignment
extends through a maritime scrub thicket and maritime grasslands. A large part of the additional eight -
foot clearing will involve the removal of vegetation associated with this type of environment. Due to the
additional construction needed to remove the existing cables, work performed in the ROW will result in
the need for excavation in wetlands. The additional disturbance in wetlands will be temporary and will
require restoration of the excavated areas to pre-existing contours. The wetland areas will be allowed to
revegetate naturally.
All potential work in wetlands will be done under U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 for
utility line activities. In addition, pertinent site development actions pursuant to requirements under the
Coastal Zone Management Act, and administered by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission,

will be covered under NC General Statute 113A-103(5)b2. Construction and operation of this alternative
action will have no significant effect on federal or state protected species of wildlife or plants or on
archeological or historic resources in the area.
For all work proposed in this alternative, the surface elevations where the cable is installed or removed
will be returned to preconstruction contours. And, as in Alternative 1, the old ROW (along the telegraph
line) will be abandoned and will be allowed to continue its natural revegetation.
Regularly scheduled maintenance of the 15-foot-wide easement for the power cable is not anticipated.
This avoidance of regular maintenance will ensure continued protection of the area. Access to the corridor
for emergency repairs will be approved through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being
drafted between NC Power and the administrators for the three facilities (NWR, TNC, NC NERR) being
crossed by the proposed underground cable alignment. The MOU specifies standard operating procedures
and identifies contacts for use in emergencies and for necessary repairs. The individual tasks will be
coordinated with the facility manager to avoid adverse impacts to sensitive habitats and ecological
processes.
Alternative 3: Overhead utility line ROW extending from the north through False Cape State Park and
Back Bay Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, and the NWR Swan Island Unit in North Carolina.
Until approximately two years ago, NC Power held a 30-foot-wide ROW for an overhead line to provide
power through Back Bay Wildlife Refuge (VA), False Cape State Park (VA), and the Swan Island Unit
(NC). This alternative considers the reacquisition of that ROW for an aboveground power line.
The proposed ROW for this alternative would be approximately 9 miles long and 30 feet wide. An
approximate calculation shows that the ROW would require a construction area of 1,425,600 square feet
(32.7 acres). This option would involve a ROW through the entire Back Bay Wildlife Refuge, False Cape
State Park, and the Swan Island Unit to reach the intended consumers to the south in the Currituck Outer
Banks. Installation and maintenance would be required through the NWR, Swan Island Unit, impacting
approximately 298,620 sq. ft. or 6.85 acres (Please see Table 2).
Vegetative communities along the proposed ROW for this alternative are similar to those described for
Alternatives 1 and 2. Construction impacts would include clearing, habitat fragmentation, and wetland
impacts. Power poles and overhead power lines may present a collision hazard to birds, especially during
migration, darkness, or inclement weather. If not properly spaced, the proposed three -phased lines may
also represent a electrocution hazard to larger birds, especially hawks and eagles. The power lines and
poles may also provide perches for migrating birds and feeding habitat for raptors.
Generally, setting power poles and stringing lines entails relatively minor site disturbance in upland areas.
Some removal of vegetation will be required, but relatively little soil will be disturbed for setting the
poles. Disturbed areas will be allowed to revegetate naturally.
The placement of poles in wetlands under this Alternative will result in greater site disturbance and would
likely require mitigation and restoration. Consultation with the Corps of Engineers and administrators for
the impacted facilities will establish appropriate time -of -year construction and restoration practices to
minimize impacts to the wetlands. Construction and operation of this alternative action will have no
significant effect on federal or state protected species of wildlife or plants or on archeological or historic
resources in the area.
All potential work in wetlands will be done under U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 for
utility line activities. In addition, pertinent site development actions pursuant to requirements under the
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Coastal Zone Management Act, and administered by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission,
will be covered under NC General Statute 113A-103(5)b2.
This alternative would also require permanent maintenance by cutting vegetation that might interfere with
power line operation or access by maintenance crews. No areas of temporary impacts are depicted on
Table 2 for this alternative. Removal of vegetation would be limited to taller woody (and potentially
mast -producing) species, but most maritime scrub thicket and maritime grassland vegetation would be
allowed to become reestablished. The use of herbicides for ROW maintenance is not anticipated.
Alternative 4: Underwater cable placed in Currituck Sound from Knotts Island to the Carova Beach and
Swan Beach Areas.
Construction of this alternative would require acquisition of a ROW from the State of North Carolina for
the subaqueous installation. This alternative anticipates temporary impacts to marine resources such as
juvenile finfish and shellfish due to elevated turbidity levels during construction and longer -term impacts
due to disturbance of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) in Knotts Island Bay. The approximately two
statute mile crossing would involve wetland impacts on the western shoreline of the Currituck Outer
Banks. The subsurface areas of Knotts Island Bay and the wetland areas of the shores of the Currituck
Sound will be returned to the pre -construction contours. All potential work in the water and wetlands will
be done under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 12 for utility line activities. In
addition, pertinent site development actions pursuant to requirements under the Coastal Zone
Management Act, and administered by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, will be
covered under NC General Statute 113A-103(5)b2. Construction and operation of this alternative action
will have no significant effect on federal or state protected species of wildlife or plants or on
archeological or historic resources in the area. This alternative may or may not require an easement from
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, depending upon the alignment of the landward connections.
Regularly scheduled maintenance of the easement for the subaqueous power cable is not anticipated. This
will help to ensure continued protection of the underwater substrate. Access to the corridor for
emergency repairs would not require coordination with facility management as required in the other three
alternatives presented. This alternative would require authorization from the State of North Carolina and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Alternative 5: No action. ROW would not be allowed and no new power lines installed.
NC Power is mandated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission to provide power to users in North
Carolina. The `no action' alternative would require that NC Power seek an alternative means to supply the
power, which would not cross the three facilities' (NWR, TNC, NC NERR) property. Because
jurisdiction on these lands generally extends from mean high water on the Atlantic Ocean and from the
normal water level on the Currituck Sound, no ground -based routing would be available for the power
line alignment using this alternative.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
The primary consequences of placing new power cable (either above- or below -ground) are the impacts to
the natural character and multiple -use mission of the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities.
Environmental Impacts and Comparative Analysis:
Construction of Alternatives 1-3 will result in short-term impacts to wildlife resulting from loss or
disturbance of vegetation during construction, the increase of human presence, and the impacts of
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construction equipment during critical times of species' life cycles. These alternatives may also indirectly
add to future disturbance of habitats resulting from increased residential development and tourism in the
area. Additional construction impacts include vehicle emissions; accidental spills of fuels and lubricants;
soil disturbance and exposure to erosion; and temporary disturbance to the natural character of the NWR,
TNC, and NC NERR facilities.
The effects of power transmission alignment under Alternatives 1 and 2 (underground cable) will include
the need for access to the ROW for occasional maintenance and emergency repairs. The effects of
Alternative 3 (above -ground cable) will include regular maintenance of woody vegetation, the potential
for bird strikes and electrocution, and the visual presence of power poles and lines within the impacted
facilities. Alternative 4 may or may not require an easement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
depending upon the alignment of the landward connections. It would require authorization from the State
of North Carolina and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and would impact aquatic resources adjacent to
the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities. A summary of the anticipated impacts is provided in Table 1.
Albemarle & Associates has calculated the lengths of the ROW in each unit and reports:
488 L.F. in The Nature Conservancy tract (TNC)
3,382 L.F. in the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve (NC NERR)
4,822 L.F. in the Monkey Island Unit (NWR)
9,954 L.F. in the Swan Island Unit (NWR)
Assuming a 15-foot-wide ROW and an 8-foot-wide temporary ROW, the areas are:
7,320 sq. ft. in the ROW and 3 ,904 s q. ft. temporary in the Nature Conservancy tract (TNC)
50,730 sq. ft. in the ROW and 27,056 sq. ft. temporary in the National Estuarine Research
Reserve (NC NERR)
72,330 sq. ft. in the ROW and 3 8,5 76 sq. ft. temporary in the Monkey Island Unit (NWR)
149,310 sq. ft. in the ROW and 79,632 sq. ft. temporary in the Swan Island Unit (NWR)
Note: areas of impact for the alternatives are compared in Table 2.
During the November 3, 2005 site reconnaissance, wetlands subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' jurisdictional wetlands) were identified by a Professional Wetland
Scientist. These areas were surveyed and depicted on Sheets 1-3 Wetland Crossing Sketch for NC
National Estuarine Research Reserve & Currituck NWR - Monkey Island Unit prepared by Albemarle &
Associates. This plat depicts that approximately 3,955 L.F. of wetlands will be crossed in the proposed
alignment. Assuming a 15-foot-wide ROW and an 8-foot-wide temporary ROW, 59,325 sq. ft. of
wetlands are within the ROW and 31,640 sq. ft. are within the temporary ROW. These totals assume
potential disturbance within the entire alignment and clearing of the entire 8-foot wide temporary
easement.
All potential work in wetlands will be done under U.S. Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 for
utility line activities (Authorization pending). Consultation with the Corps in coordination with the
individual site Manager(s) would outline specific permitted actions during construction.
Placement and maintenance of a ROW ( Alternatives 1,2, and 3) through maritime shrub, maritime
grassland, or wetland will cause the most damage to wildlife habitat. The initial site clearing will destroy
shrubs in the ROW. This eliminates the area's present value for shelter, feeding, and breeding. Especially
critical is the loss of mast. This production will be temporary by using underground cables, as in
Alternatives 1 and 2. Mast production will be potentially lost if long-term maintenance of an
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aboveground power line (Alternative 3) is required. Once the power poles are up or the cable is buried,
the disturbed areas should revegetate.
Aboveground power lines (Alternative 3) create hazards to flying birds. It is possible that resident birds
are more likely to avoid line strikes since it appears that they may become aware of the location of the
lines. However, the lines are a more significant threat to migratory birds in cloudy or foggy weather with
strong winds. Some birds, especially raptors, use power poles and lines for perching. Care must be taken
to separate the lines sufficiently to avoid accidental electrocution of larger birds.
Construction activities will be timed to avoid adverse effects to breeding wildlife, migratory birds, and so
on. Best management practices for site restoration will include the return of soils and contours to pre -
construction conditions, temporary vegetative cover to protect against erosion from wind or runoff, or
revegetation using local endemic species.
Impacts to Endangered Species
The presence of aboveground power lines (Alternative 3) may pose a threat to the peregrine falcon and
bald eagle. No adverse impacts to endangered or threatened species of wildlife are expected with buried
lines (Alternatives 1, 2, and 4).
The population of seabeach amaranth was assessed during the onsite meeting. Due to the Iocation of all
alternatives and the lack of optimal growing conditions for this species, the likelihood of the plant
occurring in the vicinity of the proposed ROW is thought to be minimal. The use of a qualified observer
is planned when needed, to assist in avoidance.
Potential impacts to the piping plover population were assessed during the onsite meeting. This species is
most v ulnerable d uring n esting. T he p roj ect a rea i s l ocated t o the w est o f k nown o r p otential n esting
habitat. Alteration of this habitat is not anticipated and no impact will occur to piping plover habitat.
Work proposed near known nesting areas will be timed to occur after the nesting season to minimize
disturbance from human presence, or a qualified observer will be utilized to avoid disturbance.
Secondary Impacts
Potential indirect and secondary impacts to the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities from the proposed
action and alternatives are similar to impacts discussed in detail in the Final Environmental Assessment of
the Swan Island power line easement.
A new source of electric power to the region may encourage increased development. Secondary impacts
include human intrusion in the ROW following construction, primarily all -terrain vehicles (ATV) use.
Signage placed along the ROW and educational materials distributed by the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR
facilities will discourage most encroachment. Fencing will be placed at the ends of the alignment where
ATV access is most likely. New residents and tourists on the Currituck Outer Banks will likely result in
an increase in visits to these natural areas. Potential impacts may include increased beach vehicle traffic,
unauthorized ATV use, and human foot traffic in ecologically sensitive areas.
Lighting from new residences could result in disturbance to nesting sea turtles and disorientation of
migrating birds. NC Power will coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide educational
material to its customers and the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR visitors to inform them of measures to
minimize oceanfront lighting.
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Cumulative Impacts:
The GIS data supplied by Currituck County and updated by Environmental Professionals, Inc. (shown on
Sheets 14, Cumulative Impacts), graphically depicts the findings made in the Bissell Buildout Study. The
report and plats clearly indicate that a large number of platted lots (about 3,100) remain undeveloped,
while approximately 530 lots (updated in 2005) support structures. In addition, a number of large tracts
remain that could be subdivided. The current construction rates are indicating an acceleration of
residential construction in the service area. This rate has not been affected by the ever-increasing demands
for reliable power, and it appears that construction will continue.
Because of the plethora of existing, undeveloped lots, it is unlikely that the proposed action will adversely
affect the construction rates that appear to be driven more by economic factors (attractive rental income)
and the demand for residential units in this unique environment. It is anticipated, however, that if the
proposed alternative is approved, lots will remain available even after the anticipated 30-year life
expectancy of the project.
Additional residential and commercial construction may also adversely affect future breeding success of
endangered piping plover and loggerhead sea turtle. Increased human presence from new permanent and
transient (rental) residents and daily visitors will result in increased use of beaches that are critical to
breeding. Breeding areas will need to be identified, closed to human intrusion during nesting, closely
monitored, and a vigorous education program will need to continue.
MEASURES To ALLEVIATE ADVERSE IMPACTS:
The following measures are proposed to mitigate potential impacts during construction, cumulative
impacts, and post -construction secondary impacts.
Construction Activities. Best engineering practices will be employed by the contractors if there is a
possibility of immediate impacts to sensitive wetlands, adjacent habitats, wildlife, or soils, including the
effects of soil erosion, sedimentation, compaction, etc. For example, refueling and engine maintenance
will be minimized during onsite construction activities at the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities. Any
fuel spills or similar incidents will be addressed immediately using the best available technology and NC
Division of Water Quality policies regarding action levels for petroleum contaminated soils. In addition,
NC Power will post a performance bond that ensures that site development and restoration is completed
as outlined in this Environmental Assessment. If work is completed without incident, and the areas are
inspected for post -construction impacts (such as introduced invasive species), the performance bond
would revert to NC Power. Scheduling construction activities during the winter months or less -critical
times in wildlife species' life cycles will minimize disturbance to wildlife from human presence and
construction equipment. However, if construction must occur during critical life cycles of wildlife
species, a qualified observer will be used to identify any potential impact. Coordination with the facility
manager(s) will occur prior to the resumption of construction.
Measures to Avoid Introduction of Exotic Species. All heavy equipment and construction materials,
including skids, pallets, poles, etc., will be inspected prior to their transport to the site. All machinery will
be washed down to remove excessive oils, grease and fugitive spores or seeds at the NC Power
maintenance facility.
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Post -Construction Site Restoration. The existing unused ROW along the old telegraph line will be
abandoned and allowed to revegetate naturally. Sturdy signs will be placed within the new utility ROW to
ensure revegetation is undisturbed, and appropriate fencing will be placed at the entrance/exit areas of the
alignment preventing unauthorized encroachment by all -terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Protection of Piping Plover and Sea Turtle Nesting Habitat. If requested, and if construction is occurring
during piping plover or loggerhead sea turtle nesting season, a qualified observer will be employed by NC
Power. The observer will perform a daily reconnaissance prior to the initiation of the power line
installation to determine if nesting plovers or turtles will be affected. If nesting plovers or turtles will be
adversely affected, construction will cease until consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
representatives of the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities occurs and an agreement on suitable timing is
reached to allow continued installation.
Mitigation of Residential Lighting. NC Power will coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
representatives of the NWR, TNC, and NC NERR facilities to provide educational material to customers
and visitors to inform them of measures to minimize oceanfront lighting that could adversely affect
nesting sea turtles.
Protection of Seabeach Amaranth. Additional field surveys will be conducted by a qualified observer to
determine the presence of populations of seabeach amaranth within the project area. Populations of this
species that may be adversely affected by construction activities or incidental human intrusion will be
notated on construction plans, identified in the field with appropriate markers, and avoided.
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PREPARATION AND CONSULTATION
List of Agencies and Persons Consulted
During the Environmental Assessment Preparation
■ Currituck County Planning Director, Mr. Gary Ferguson
■ Bissell Professional Group, Mr. Mark Bissell, P.E.
■ Albemarle & Associates, Mr. Tim Fish, P.E.,
■ State Historic Preservation Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Crow
■ North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Mr. John CeCe
■ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Mackey Island National Wildlife Refuge, Mr. Tim Cooper
■ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Ecological Service Division, Mr. Dale Suter
■ Dominion Power, Mr. Jerry Jackson
■ Dominion Power, Mr. Bill Bolin
■ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mr. Tom Steffens
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ATTACHMENT A: Equipment to be Utilized in the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge,
The Nature Conservancy, and NC National Estuarine Research Reserve
1. Delta 240
Cable Plow -Track
Height: 10' — 3"
Width: 9' — 3"
Length: 37'
Weight: 56,000 lb.
Fuel: Diesel
2. JD-27
Mini Excavator
-Track
Height:
8'- 4"
Width:
5'- 1"
Length:
13' — 11"
Weight:
6,500 lb.
Fuel:
Diesel
*3. D.G. Caterpillar
Bull Dozer -Track
Height:
10' — 6"
Width:
10' — 0"
Length:
13' — 0"
Weight:
55,000 lb.
Fuel:
Diesel
*4. D-4 Caterpillar
Bull Dozer -Track
Height:
10'-0"
Width:
9'-0"
Length:
13'-0"
Weight:
25,000 lb.
Fuel:
Diesel
5. Reel Racks — 2 Each
3 Reel or 6 Reel
Mounted on Belly Pan
Approximate Size:
Height: 6'-0"
Width: 8'-2"
Length: 24'-0"
Weight: 6,000 lb. +/-
No Fuel Type
*Items 3 and 4: Caterpillar equipment may be replaced by a similar John Deere or equal.
All fuel to be diesel.

Attachment u
North Carolina Departi neat .of Cultural R
State Hisrori eSources
Michael 1+ i acl c Preservation Office
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l,isbcth t" Snndbeck, Administrator
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Jeffrey J. (xnw, Dt l,ury Sccrctaly Office of Archives and History
Division of I lietodcal Resources
April G,. 2006. David Brook, Director
George Wood
EnvxrorlmentAl Professionals, Inc.
PO Box 336$
I�i1l Devil Hills; NC . 27948-3368
Re: Exfiensioil of a POwerline ROW Easement Across
Island and Swan Island Units, Nature Conservan the Curlituck National Wildlife.Refuge_Moep
Sanctuary Reserve, Currituck Coun cy. Property, and the North Carolina Estuarine
ty, ER 06-0348
Dear Mr.- Wood: .
Thank you for.youl letter of March 20, 200G, Providing ad
undertaking. Based on this info g ��ona1 information for the above referenced
information we..have determined is historic ptoperties wilh be affected. The lbove comments are made pursilant to Section 106 0£
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Re ations f the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Part 800. i or Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Thank you for poor cooperation and consideration. If you have
please contact Renee Gledhill' Earl' y ve questions concerns th
COAninunicatiori cone ' ' environmental review: coordinator, at 919/ 733-4763.In all futuree
etning this Project, please cite the above -referenced tracking number.
Sincerely:,.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
I Represents the least impact to natural habitat and/or cultural resources.
2 Represents the greatest impact to natural habitat and/or cultural resources.
3 Could pose a threat to endangered peregrine falcons and bald eagles.
4 Could pose a threat to seabeach amaranth.
5 Could pose a threat to nesting piping plover.
6 Could pose a threat to sea turtles.
7 Could pose a threat to archeological or historical sites.
8 Could pose a threat to shellfish and finfish.
9 Could pose a threat to submerged aquatic vegetation.

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