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Lemon Springs Quarry - Channel Relocation
Subject:' Lemon Springs Quarry - Channel Relocation
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 200109:51:04 -0500
From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
To: "' j ohn.dorney @ ncmail. net"' <j ohn. dorney @ncmail.net>
On November 28, 2000,1 sent to you a letter and supporting information
concerning DWQ Project #990922. This was in response to a meeting that you
had with Harlan Britt and I on some small changes to the project. You had
asked that I send you a few items for the file concerning the small changes.
Are we to wait for an approval letter from you or was submittal of the
requested information enough?
I want to make sure we do what is required and expected on this matter.
I was asked to see if we had met your concerns and requirements.
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Please review this information and get in touch with this office if any additional information is
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Manager, Environmental Services
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Harlan Britt - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, NC 27622-0013
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Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
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Subject: Martin Marietta Aggregates - Lemon Springs Quarry
DWQ Project #990922
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Thank you very much for meeting with Mr. Harlan Britt of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
and myself on November 17, 2000. This meeting was to discuss with you the changes that have
occurred on this project at our Lemon Springs Quarry in Lee County.
As discussed with you in the meeting, the only change has been with the relocation of Mulatto
Branch. The permitted design had this drainage relocated to intersect White Horse Branch just
upstream of the existing CSX Mainline. Our final design keeps Mulatto Branch in its existing
drainage basin but it will be shifted over slightly to allow space for our rail spur.
Based on this meeting, you agreed to our proposed cross section for this relocated stream and
informed us that no modification would be needed to the permit. The attached modified site plan
and cross section for the channel are included for your files.
During this meeting you provided me with a copy of a draft document entitled Guidelines for
Riparian Buffer Restoration. This document outlines species of trees acceptable for planting
along streams and recommended spacing for the seedlings As you may know, the North Carolina
Division of Forest Resources has most of these species available including special Wildlife and
Wetland-Riparian Packs. We can not commit to specific tree species since we are dependent on
what is available at the nursery. As recommended, our planting would include at least 10 species
listed in this report. We would space these trees on an 8' x 8' pattern over the 30' wide by 740'
long buffer on each side of the channel. This planting would occur during the first winter season
after project completion.

Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
November 24, 1999
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project # 990922
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
Lee County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
P.O. Box 33068
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27636-3068
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Thank you for meeting with us regarding the Section 401 Water Quality Certification application for
Martin Marietta Aggregates' (MMA) Lemon Springs Quarry expansion. As requested in your October 7,
1999 letter and further clarified during our November 18, 1999 meeting, the following is submitted for your
review to clarify the previously submitted information and discussions.
1. The pre-application site visit was conducted with you on July 15, 1998.
2. Attached is a November 29, 1999 letter from MMA geologist John Stevens regarding an opinion
on the potential for the quarry expansion to negatively affect the hydrology of existing wetlands
on (and adjacent to) the site. Mr. Stevens indicated that no negative impact is expected from the
proposed expansion on the hydrology of the existing wetlands on site and in the immediate
vicinity .
3. Mr. Ron Ferrell of the Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) has indicated that WRP will accept
the mitigation for this project. He has indicated that once your office has determined the final
impacts and associated fee, he will prepare a letter confirming their acceptance and requesting the
noted fee. MMA will make the fee payment to WRP once the requested 401 Water Quality
Certification is approved, Mr. Ferrell's letter is received and upon receipt of all necessary
construction permits/approvals prior to construction. Your office will be notified when the fee is
paid.
4. A copy of the detailed topographic survey (Figure 1) completed in the area of the site identified
during the pre-application meeting as a potential wetlands creation area is attached. Please note
that the identified area has steep topography and contains existing hardwood trees (many of which
are facultative and providing a forested buffer to the existing stream) which would need to be
removed as a result of grading the area for sufficient acreage and elevations. It is our opinion that
this area is not preferred for mitigation and provides limited mitigation potential.
5. Attached is a December 1, 1999 letter from MMA project manager Steve Whitt summarizing the
constraints associated with the channel relocation. A detailed schematic showing the constraints
and potential configuration for the stream relocation is attached to the letter. The schematic shows
the limits of rail right of way, existing structures and proposed channel location. Areas that can
support a vegetated buffer are noted. The stream channel cross section has been designed to be
consistent with the existing stable channel cross section upstream.
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Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
We trust this information satisfactorily addresses the questions you raised in your letter. Should you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, on behalf of Martin Marietta Aggregates, thank
you for meeting with us and we look forward to receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification in the time
frame discussed.
Sincerely,
KIMLE -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Harlan K. Britt, P.E.
Project Manager
Copy to: Steve Whitt, Martin Marietta Aggregates
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Charles R Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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FROM: Danielle R. Pender
Piedmont Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
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SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Martin Marietta Aggregates
Lemon Springs Quarry, Lee County, Permit No. 53-01
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the
subject permit modification request. An on-site investigation of the project area was made on 1
August 2000. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of
1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-76 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
Martin Marietta Aggregates is requesting several modifications to their current mining
permit (No. 53-01), including the following:
1. The addition of a railroad line, two to three lines wide, along the eastern edge of
the permit boundary.
2. The expansion of the permitted boundary by 124.58 acres along the southeastern
and northern edges of the existing boundary.
3. The relocation of approximately 850 feet of Mullato Creek.
4. The expansion of a proposed berm along the northern permit boundary.
5. Construction of a proposed berm located along the southeastern proposed permit
boundary.
It is our understanding that prior approval for certain wetland disturbances and the
proposed stream relocation have been given by Division of Water Quality 401 Certification
#990922 and Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 26 #199820937. However, direct impacts
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 - Fax: [phone]
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Martin Marietta Aggregates
Lemon Springs Quarry, No. 53-01
4 August 2000
to streams, wetlands, and riparian vegetation should be minimized or avoided as much as
possible. Therefore, we have the following comments and recommendations concerning this
mining permit modification.
1. We request that riparian buffers be maintained between any land-disturbing
activity, such as berm construction and placement, and all streams and wetlands.
Specifically, the proposed berm located along the northern permit boundary
appears to be only 25-35 feet from wetland areas in two separate locations. Also,
in a third location, the mine map shows this proposed berm directly adjacent to
the wetland with no buffer. A minimum 50-foot undisturbed, forested buffer
should be maintained along all intermittent streams and wetland areas, while a
minimum 100-foot undisturbed, forested buffer should be maintained along all
perennial streams within the project area. Maintaining undisturbed, forested
buffers along these areas will minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources,
water quality, and aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the project area.
In addition, these buffers will provide continuous travel corridors for wildlife.
2. With regard to the proposed railroad spur line construction, we recommend the
construction of a railroad trestle over all affected wetlands in order to eliminate
the need to fill and culvert these valuable habitats. However, we do recognize the
financial burden associated with such construction over the 300-400 feet of
wetland area impacted. Although, initial impacts associated with constructing a
trestle in a wetland may be similar to filling and culverting the same area, to
minimize long-term impacts to wildlife and wetland hydrology, an elevated trestle
design is recommended. An elevated trestle of at least 100 feet in length should
prove sufficient to reduce habitat fragmentation and provide an unimpeded travel
corridor for wildlife. While this length should encompass any present stream
channels, the exact location of the trestle portion of the railroad across the wetland
should be determined based on consultation with North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission biologists.
3. The proposed relocation of Bruce Coggins Road shown on the included mine map
appears to intersect two separate wetland areas. However, there is no mention on
the map or in the application of the type of road crossing (e.g. elevated bridge, fill
and culvert, etc.). Our recommendations are similar as for the railroad line.
Elevated bridges over each wetland area of at least 100 feet in length should prove
sufficient to reduce habitat fragmentation and provide an unimpeded travel
corridor for wildlife within both wetland areas. Again, the exact location of the
bridge portion of the road crossings should be determined based on consultation
with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists.
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Martin Marietta Aggregates
Lemon Springs Quarry, No. 53-01
4 August 2000
We concur with the permit modification, provided the above conditions are met in the
application. These requests, as well as proper erosion and sediment control structures, will
minimize impacts to fisheries and wildlife resources, as well as water quality.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this mining permit
modification request. If we can provide further assistance, please contact me at [phone]
or Ron Small, Assistant Fisheries Biologist, at [phone].
cc: Mr. John Thomas, Corps of Engineers
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Don Bright, Martin Marietta Aggregates
Mr. Ray Thatcher, Martin Marietta Aggregates
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Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Telephone: [phone]
November 29, 1999
Mr. John R. Dorney
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Wetland/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Subject: DWQ Project #9990922
Martin Marietta Aggregates - Lemon Springs Quarry
Lee County
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Your letter dated October 7, 1999 outlines several concerns your office has with a proposed
modification at the above referenced facility. One item in particular relates to whether or not the
existing pit and its expansion will alter the hydrology of the adjacent wetlands through
groundwater pumping. Based on my knowledge of this operation and the geology of the deposit
that is mined, it is my belief that the proposed modification will not alter the hydrology of the
adjacent wetlands. It has not altered the hydrology in the past and should not in the future. This is
consistent with other stone deposits that we mine in the Piedmont and Mountain regions of the
state.
Based on wetland delineation conducted at this site as part of this project, wetlands are currently
located on the north and east side of the pit. Their boundaries lie as close as 100-feet from the
edge of the pit. Pit expansion is expected to the south and the west, away from the wetlands. The
wetlands bordering the quarry are primarily fed by surface water generated streams and not by
groundwater. The drainage basins supplying water to these wetlands will not be affected by the
expansion.
The material being mined at Lemon Springs is a granite that is part of the Lemon Springs pluton.
This type of material typically is very tight in nature and does not allow a great deal of
groundwater flow. This is evident by the small quantity of water discharged from the pit. The
majority of the water handled through the pit sump is surface water runoff from the immediate
pit area. Test data on the deposit shows that the formation is consistent in nature and expanding
the pit should not alter the existing hydrology of the surrounding area.
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I hope that this information answers your departments concern on this issue. Please get in touch
with this office if any additional information is needed on this matter.
Sincerely,
John W. Stevens
Manager of Natural Resources
N. C. Licensed Geologist # 173
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December 1, 1999
TO: JIM EISENHARDT
FROM: STEVE WHITT
RE: LEMON SPRINGS
Based on our meeting with John Dorney it was my understanding that
we were to supply you with 2 items to be included in your response back
to John. The 2 items are as follows:
• A letter from our Licensed Geologist stating that based on site
characteristics and history of the operation there should be no effect
on the adjacent wetlands as the result of our pit pumping.
• A letter from me explaining why it is not possible to meander the
stream a great deal and provide for a full 50-foot wide buffer. This is
based on the lateral constraints with the 2 rail lines. Letter includes 2
sketches that help explain our position.
Let me know if you would like changes made to this.
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P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Telephone: [phone]
December 1, 1999
Mr. John R. Dorney
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Wetland/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Subject: DWQ Project #9990922
Martin Marietta Aggregates - Lemon Springs Quarry
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Your office has reviewed the above referenced project that we have submitted for approval and
several concerns were noted in your reply dated October 7, 1999. On November 18, 1999 a
meeting was held at your office to discuss this matter and what information was available to
satisfy the concerns that were noted.
One issue related to the stream relocation is the possibility of restoring a natural pattern to the
channel and providing a wooded buffer along the route. Based on the confined space in which
this related channel will pass, it is difficult for both of these items to be included in the design.
Minimal lateral distance is available along the route for meandering and installing a full 50-foot
buffer along each side of the channel.
The area allowed for the location of this new channel is restricted by physical features and design
parameters related to the existing main rail line and the proposed rail siding. The main rail line,
located to the east, is centered on a 200-foot wide easement. Martin Marietta therefore can not
disturb any area closer than 100 feet from this main rail line. The location if the proposed siding
is also set based on the close proximity of the pit to the west and the alignment requirements set
by the railroad for connecting to the main line.
The attached sketches show a typical cross section through this relocated channel. This cross
section is taken at about the halfway point of this channel as noted on the plan view. As the
sketch shows, approximately 25-foot of distance is needed along the proposed rail siding for
standard clear distance along the cars and to provide an access road for maintenance on the rail
and to the loaded and unloaded cars. The channel itself also will take approximately 50-foot of
lateral distance to construct based on the width of the channel bottom and the side slopes. On
average about 20 feet remain on each side for buffer and possible meandering. If meandering
were required it would basically eliminate any room for a buffer. To the south of this cross
section there will be less room available and to the north there will be slightly more room
available.
December 1, 1999
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It is hoped that this information clarifies our position that meandering is not possible and buffer
space is limited. Please get in touch with this office is any additional information is needed on
this matter.
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Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Certification Unit
N.C. Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-162 i
Re: 401 Water Quality Certification
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
DWQ Project #990922
Dear Mr. Domey:

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We have reviewed your letter to Mr. Steve Whitt of Martin Marietta Aggregates (our client) dated
October 7, 1999, which we received October 14, 1999, regarding the Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion 401
permit application. Martin Marietta Aggregates definitely desires and plans to pursue this very important
project and we will provide your office the additional information requested. However, in consideration of
the time critical nature of the project, we request a meeting with you and your staff at the earliest
convenience to discuss with you specifics of the information needed. We feel that to insure that all the
necessary information is provided to you, it would be very beneficial to discuss this first. This will enable
our office to submit to you one complete package containing all the required information.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Chad Evenhouse
Environmental Analyst
Cc: Jim Eisenhardt, KHA
Harlan Britt, KHA
Steve Whitt, Martin Marietta Aggregates

P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 9, 1999
Lee County
DWQ Project #: 990922
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, WRP
Mr. Steve Whitt
Martin Marietta Materials
Aggregate Divisions
Post Office Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Dear Mr. Whitt:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 2.82 acres of wetland for the purpose of expanding an existing quarry, constructing a railroad spur and
relocating a road at Yellow Springs Quarry in Lee County, as you described in your application dated 12 July 1999.
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 the Corps of Engineers
issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new
application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification
and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and
any additional conditions listed below.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with remaining jurisdictional wetlands and to notify the state
in order to assure compliance for future wetland and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of
the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later).
We understand that you have chosen to contribute to the Wetland Restoration Program in order to compensate
for these impacts to wetlands and/or streams. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R .0402, this contribution will
satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). According to 15A NCAC 2H
.0506(h), feet of restoration will be required. Until the Wetland Restoration Program receives and clears your check
(made payable to: DENR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland or stream fill shall not occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell
should be contacted at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if you have any questions concerning the Wetland Restoration
Program. You have one month from the date of this Certification to make this payment. For accounting purposes,
this Certification authorizes the fill of 2.82 acres of riparian wetlands in 030613 river and subbasin and 10.54
acres of riparian restoration are required. Please be aware that the Wetland Restoration Program (WRP)
rules require rounding of acreage amounts to one-quarter acre increments (15A 2R.0503(b)).
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.
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27669-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer • 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper
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 Domey at 919-733-9646.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Ron Ferrell; Wetland Restoration Program
Harlan Britt; Kimley-Horn Associates
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAII..-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Steve Whitt
Martin Marietta Materials
Aggregate Division
PO Box 30013
Raleigh NC 27622-0013
Dear Mr. Whitt:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 7, 1999
DWQ Project n 990922
Lee County
Pr-^r-lN/ED
OCT 14 1999
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The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans for the discharge of fill material into 2.82 acres of streams
and/or wetlands located at Lemon Springs Quarry in Lee County for quarry expansion. Insufficient evidence is present in
our files to conclude that your project must be built as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H .0506. Therefore, unless modifications h proposal are made as described below, we will have to move toward
denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0507(e) and will place this project on hold as incomplete
until we receive this additional information, we are requesting (by copy of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers place your project on administrative hold
Please provide us with information supporting your position that states your project must be constructed as
planned. Specifically can you construct you quarry without altering the hvd logy of adjacent wetlands through
groundwater pumping in violation of 15A NCAC 2B .0231? A ground water monitoring regime may be needed to answer
this question. Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address alternative designs for your
project may be helpful in our review of your 401 Certification. Also this project will require compensatory mitigation as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506(h). Your mitigation proposal is insufficient because 1) it is not clear whether the
existing wetlands on site can be expanded by raising their local water tables through the use of small dams/berms across
the floodplain as we discussed in the field rather than excavation, 2) it is not clear whether the NC Wetlands Restoration
Program is willing to accept funds in-lieu of mitigation for this project, and 3) the stream relocation plan must restore
natural pattern, dimension and profile in order to have a stable, biological productive system as well as provide a 50 foot
wide wooded buffer. The stream relocation plan does not provide any of these details.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information to me and one
copy to Mr. Steve Mitchell, Raleigh Regional Office at 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh NC 27609. If we do not hear from you
in three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as
withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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Memorandum
To: John Dorney
From: John Hennessy
Date: 10/4/99
Re: Tardy Files and Recommendations
List of Recommendations for Tardy Files
HM Enterprises LLC Project
Review of the permit application, reveals that the project should be put on hold for the following reasons:
/ No Corps or DWQ site visit has occurred at the site, '0+_ y
No discussion on why the placement of each crossing meets the no practicable alternative for Neuse Buffer
Rules,
A map of the proposed impact sites at higher resolution would be preferred.
??("'(11J Therefore, I recommend the project be placed on hold and additional information (listed above) be
solicited.
Lemon Springs Quarry
If you assume that the project has a valid purpose and need, then the project is permittable. Apparently,
John you have visited the site and approved the site plan and project in concept. There are some possible
issues with the proposed stream relocation and its acceptability. Other than that, the project looks
acceptable and I recommend approval with the possible following caveats:
• Even though the permit applicant has agreed to avoid specific wetlands on site, will digging quarries
on site lower the water table for the entire site and drain the wetlands? If this is the case, then the
proposed wetland impacts may be larger than the 2.82 acres presented in the permit application. You
will need to consider this issue prior to deciding to approve the permit.
• The stream they are proposing to relocate is obviously man-made (it looks like it was dug with a back
hoe, see Appendix B photos 9 & 10). Their mitigation report indicates that you had approved their
proposed relocation as appropriate for mitigation. I assume it was based on the nature of the resource
being impacted. However, I felt that I should give my analysis on the proposed relocation so you
could make an informed decision. The proposed relocated stream is as straight as a ruler. I have some
concern about its short-term stability. It will, however, be built to match the existing system's grade,
slope, and cross-section (see pages 5-6 of mitigation report for stream discussion). There is no
discussion about buffers along the proposed stream relocation. I recommend approval of the stream
mitigation provided they assess the potential for addition of some meanders and, more importantly,
propose buffers along the stream. A discussion on pages 6 and 10 indicate that you have approved
their plan, at least at the conceptual level.
• The project will impact 2.82 acres of wetlands resulting in the need for 10.54 acres of mitigation.
They are proposing use of WRP or an approved private bank in the area. You can condition the permit
appropriately.
Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
July 12, 1999
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh; North Carolina 27626-0535
Re
Joint Application for Nationwide Permit #26 and 401 Water Quality
Certification
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion (Lat. 35 25' 05"/Long. 79 11' 50'
Bruce Coggins Road (SR 1156) and Minter School Road (SR 1149)
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Action ID# 199820937
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Dear Mr. Dorney:
Attached is a Joint Application (seven copies) for a Nationwide Permit #26 and
Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed Lemon Springs Quarry
Expansion project in Lemon Springs, North Carolina. The 459.44 acre property,
located in Lee County, is owned by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Aggregates
Division (MMA). Permit authorization is being requested to fill 2.82 acres of
wetlands, relocate 1,100 linear feet of stream, and pipe/fill 100 feet of stream.
To date, the project had been delayed approximately a year. Upon clearing the
issues delaying the project, MMA has decided to move forward with the site
expansion. For a review of the project, a summary of our July 15, 1998 pre-
application field visit (Jean Manuele, Corps, was also present) included:
¦ Confirmation that none of the proposed stream crossings and the
relocated stream would be subject to the linear footage rule, and the
proposed relocation of Stream 1 would be permitted as long as current
DWQ standards are followed.
Agreement that during final site plan preparation, efforts would be made
to minimize wetland impacts at each of the crossings shown where
health, safety and welfare would not be jeopardized. The DWQ wetland
rankings for the wetlands on site were discussed and it was agreed that
our assessment/values were consistent with DWQ's assessment. Due to
the forested nature of the wetlands and their relative large size, most
wetlands on site would be considered medium to high quality.
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TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
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P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068

Kimley-Horn
C and Associates, Inc.
Mr. John Domey, July 12. 1999, Page 2
Kimley-Horn conducted preliminary assessments of potential wetland
mitigation on-site, as well as other off-site opportunities within the
drainage basin. It was determined that there are minimal opportunities to
mitigate on-site or in the immediate project vicinity. During our
meeting, two possible mitigation areas were specifically reviewed, one in
the field off-site above Wetland F and the other between Wetlands R and
P on-site. Upon further investigation, neither site is a feasible option for
mitigation (see the Mitigation Report)
It was determined that the relocation of Bruce Coggins road will be tied
to this project, not a separate County/State project. Also, from an
avoidance/minimization assessment standpoint, the relocation of Bruce
Coggins Road can be kept on the property and, therefore, it is not
necessary to look for an off-site alternative. In other words, avoidance
and minimization for Bruce Coggins Road will be limited to on-site
alternatives.
Included with this application package are a copy of the signed Notification of
Jurisdictional Determination form, and a site plan (prepared by Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. dated July 24, 1999) for the proposed expansion including the
approved wetland delineation and wetland/stream impacts. Also included with
this package is our correspondence letters with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and the State Historical Preservation Office, and a signed agent authorization
letter. A request for review by the Corps (Action ID# 199820937) concerning
the SHPO response is included as well. The site plan has been reduced to 8 ''/2"
by 11" for the application, however, two full-size plans are also included for your
ease of reference. Design considerations for proposed site plan and mitigation
issues are detailed in the attached Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion Mitigation
Report (KHA, 1999).
Thank you very much for you attention to this project. Should you have any
questions, do not hesitate to call me (677-2086).
Very truly yours,
Y-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
es M. Eise ardt
Manager, En lronmental Services
Enclosures
Copy:
Steve Whitt, Martin Marietta Aggregates.
Harlan Britt, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID: 199820937
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 26-Headwaters and Isolated
water discharge
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Aggregates Division
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 30013
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: North Carolina ZIP CODE: 27622-0013
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING
ADDRESS ABOVE): 1158 Willet Road
Sanford, North Carolina 27330-7875
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Attn: Jim Eisenhardt [phone]
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Post Office Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3068
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Lee NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Lemon Springs
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARK, ETC.): Bruce Coggins'Road (SR 1156) bisects the property and Minter School
Road aligns the eastern portion of the property. The approximate Lat/Long. Location is
Lat. 35° 251- OS"/ Long 79°- 1 F- 50"
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Mullato Branch
RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear River Basin
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA), HIGH
QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES[ ] NO [ X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [ X ]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES) WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP)
DESIGNATION?
Not Applicable
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ X ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION) : Not Applicable
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES[ ] NO [X1 IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK :
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 459.44 acres
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9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
33.384 acres
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 2.82 EXCAVATION: 0
FLOODING: 0 OTHER: 0
DRAINAGE: 0 TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
I Ob. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 1,100 FT AFTER: 750 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 10 - 20 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 10 - 20 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.5 - 2.0 FT AFTER: 0.5 - 2.0 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: 1,200' of total impacts, 1,100' - 750' relocated, 100' piped for road crossing.
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? Not Applicable
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? Not Applicable
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8'/" X 1 I" DRAWINGS ONLY):
See addendum, attached plans, mitigation report
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
See Addendum
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLANDS IMPACTS):
See Addendum
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) 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
THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: (ATTACHED RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.) See Attached
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED See Attached
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND ? YES[ ] NO [ X ] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRED PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT? Not Applicable
YES[ ] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPRATMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARING HOUSE? Not Applicable
YES[ ] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
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QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS
ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS
(INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP
SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(See Attached)
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PROJECT. (Included in the attached Mitigation Report)
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (Included in attached report.)
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. Not Applicable
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
Residential, agricultural, and undeveloped wooded land
IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? Not Applicable
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. (Attached)
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSURANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.) )
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Addendum to Pre-Construction Notification Application
12. A description of the proposed work including a discussion of the mechanical
equipment to be used (attach plans: 8 % x 11 inch drawings only):
The proposed work is intended to develop a portion of the property to expand the
existing quarry operation. This includes the construction and expansion of
equipment and facilities, road improvements and construction for access, and
railway construction (with a loadout area) for access to the facility and transport
of materials. Heavy machinery (backhoe, front-end loader, etc.) will be required
for the excavation and fill for the stream relocation, road, and railway
construction.
13. Purpose of proposed work:
To continue the mining operation through the expansion of the quarry, and to
improve transport of materials with a new entrance into the facility off of
relocated Bruce Coggins Road and through utilization of the railroad.
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Include any measures made to minimize wetland impacts:
The property includes large wetland areas. The site expansion was designed to be
located within the developable area outside these wetland boundaries as much as
possible. The primary impact to wetlands is associated with access to the facility
by road and railway construction. These impacts were designed to minimal
construction widths and to have perpendicular (or as close to this as possible)
crossings through wetland/stream areas. The proposed stream relocation is
designed to maximize stream length for mitigation within the constraints of the
quarry, roads, railway, and property boundaries. Since access to the quarry
requires a stream crossing, the piped portion of the stream is also minimized by
selection of a location where an existing road and stream crossing can be
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Letter of Authorization
Martin Marietta Aaaregates authorizes Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to act as our
agent in the application for the Section 404/401 permits and approvals associated with the
Lemon Springs Quarry project located in Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina.
June S. 1998
Johr? Long U
Martin tilarietta Aggregates
Contact Information
John Long,
Vice President, Government Affairs
Post Office Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone] .
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 199820937 County: Lee
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property
Owner Martin Marietta A?areQates
Attn: Mr. John Long. VP. Gov. Affairs
Address Post Office Box 30013
Raleigh. North Carolina
Telephone Number [phone]
Authorized
Agent Kimlev-Horn & Associates. Inc.
Attn: Mr. Jim M. Eisenhardt
Address Post Office Box 33068
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3068
Telephone Number [phone]
Size and Location of Property (waterbodv, Hi hwav name/number, town, etc.): 459.44 acres located
on the south side of SR 1157, on the east and west sides of SR 116, Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion,
southwest of Sanford, North Carolina. The property is located adjacent to, and above the headwaters of,
Mulatto Branch and several of its unnamed tributaries.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
0 There are waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on the above described property which we strongly suggest
should be delineated and surveyed. The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will
make a final jurisdictional determination on your property.
0 Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your wetlands
cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to obtain a consultant to obtain a more timely
delineation of the wetlands. Once the consultant has flagged a wetland line on the property, Corps staf veil,,
review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for final approval by the
Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional determination on your property without an approved survey.
The wetlands on your lot have been delineated, and the limits of the Corps jurisdiction have been explained to you.
Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period
not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
0 There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to
the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the
date of this notification.
0 This project is located in the Neuse river basin. You should contact the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
at [phone] to determine additional requirements specific to this river basin.
Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the
Army Permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A
permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you
have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact
Jean B. Manuele at telephone number (919) 876 - 8441. Extension 24
Project Manager Signatu
Date 15 September 1998
Expiration Date,
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELD SKETCH OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
DELINEATION FORNI NIUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.
CESAW-RG-R
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
25 September 1998
To: File
Subject: AID 199820,037, Jurisdictional Delineation Verification
for Martin Marietta-Lemon Springs Quarry, southwest of Sanford,
Lee County, North Carolina.
1. 15 July 1998-I met with Mr. Jim Eisenhardt and Mr. Keith
Marklund with Kimley-Horn & Associates, agents for Martin
Marietta, on their 459.44 acre tract, Lemon Springs Quarry
Expansion, located on the south side of. SR 1157, on the east and
west sides of SR 1156, southwest of Sanford, Lee County, North
Carolina. The property is located adjacent to, and above the
headwaters of, Mulatto Branch and several of its unnamed
tributaries. Mr. John Dorney with the North Carolina Division of
Water was also present.
2. The purpose of the site
delineation conducted by the
regulatory authority pursuan
Act and to determine whether
permits will be required for
existing quarry.
inspection was to verify the
agents for wetlands subject to our
t to Section 404 of the Clean Water
any Department of the Army (DA)
the proposed expansion of the
3. It was noted during the site inspection, that areas
identified as non-jurisdictional by the Wilson case have either
been filled or are in the process of being filled (Areas OW-1, J
and H). The remaining jurisdictional areas found to accurately
depict the limits of our regulatory authority and the agents were
advised that they could either survey the delineation or they
could utilize GPS units within submeter accuracy. However, a
surveyor would need to seal the survey in order for us to sign
off on the delineation for 5 years. However, provided the site
was utilized GPS units with submeter accuracy, it will be
sufficient to apply for Department of the Army (DA) permits.
4. Reference is made to the letter from Kimley-Horn and
Associates, dated 4 September 1998, regarding a summary of the
items discussed during the subject on-site meeting. While I
concur with all that is written, I would like to note that
although we may not consider the impacts towards the 500 linear
footage restriction imposed by Nationwide Permit Number 26, it
will not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of
mitigating for the functions that are lost. For e:<ample, with
respect to the previously realigned stream channel (that appears
to look like a ditch), relocating it to provide a similar linear
footage of area which was impacted by the project would be more
desirable and may suffice the mitigation requirement than would
culverting the entire channel because the channel is still
providing aquatic functions in its present state, but those
functions would be altered if the channel were culverted.
5. 25 September 1998-I completed my review of the submitted
pre-application information and issued a Jurisdictional Tearsheet
for the owner and his agent.
Jean B. Manuele
egulatory Specialist
Raleigh Field Office
Julv 23, 1993
Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2307
Re: Proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
(Lat. 35 25' 05"/Long. 79 11' 50")
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Ms. Gledhill-Earlev:
Kimlev-Horn and Associates, Inc. is writing this letter on behalf of our client,
Martin Marietta Aggregates, to request information from your agency regarding
resources in the vicinity of the proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion.
Specifically we would like to know of any districts, sites, buildings, structures,
or objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology,
engineering or culture that your agency maintains records of either through
listing or eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places that
may occur in the project area, which is shown on the attached USGS map
(Sanford, North Carolina quadrangle).
The purpose of the proposed project is to expand the existing Martin Marietta
Lemon Springs Quarry on adjacent land (approximately 302 acres) and construct
a railroad service line for the relocated facility in Lee Countv, North Carolina.
Permit coordination has been initiated with representatives from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources for proposed disturbances to wetlands and/or streams.
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call me at your ass' l 7 ?l;1 .0 have any questions regarding (9 19) this request, please Very truly yours.
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
Keith ytarkiand
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James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
August 18, 1998
Keith Markland
Environmental Analyst
Kimley-Horn and Associates
P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh NC 27636-3068
Re: Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion, Lee County
ER 99-7170
Dear Mr. Markland:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Confusion about similar projects gOre response shoulding an incorrect response to read:
your inquiry of Y 28, While there are no recorded archaeological sites within the proposed quarry
expansion, there has never been an archaeological survey conducted in this area.
We recommend that a systematic survey be conducted by a competent
archaeologist to determine whether there are any resources which may be
considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
We apologize for any confusion caused by our error.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic on H
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Preserva Preservation Act andthe v106 codified
for Compliance with Section hav Thank you for your cooperation a please contact Renee G1edh ileEariey? environmental
concerning the above comment, p
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763•
Sincerely,
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Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636.3068
Jean ivlanuele
US Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of Neuse, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Re: Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion (Lat. 35 25'05"/Long. 79 11'50")
Action ID: 199820937
Bruce Coggins Road (SR 1156) and Minter School Road (SR 1149)
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Dear tits. Manuele,
As part of the permitting process for the aforementioned property, a scoping letter regarding the
project was sent to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (SHPO). Attached you
will find a copy of the response letter received from SHPO. There is a recommendation in the
letter that an archaeological survey be conducted on the subject property. It is my understanding
through previous contact with Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley at SHPO that final authorization or
denial of this request must come from the Corps.
If possible, could you please provide written conformation or denial that an archaeological survey
is necessary for the subject property. Also, if a survey is deemed necessary, could you please
specify the portions of the subject property requiring such action. If you require any additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me [phone].
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Yours truly,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
James yt. Eisenhardt
Manager, Environmental Services
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July 28, 1998
Kim Tripp
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Re: Proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
(Lat. 35 25' 05"/Long. 79 11' 50")
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Tripp:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is writing this letter on behalf of our client,
Martin Marietta Aggregates, to request information from your agency regarding
resources in the vicinity of the proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion.
Specifically we would like to know of any records of threatened or endangered
species or protected habitats or wildlife areas known to occur in the project area,
which is shown on the attached USGS map (Sanford, N.C.).
The purpose of the proposed project is to expand the existing Martin Marietta
Lemon Springs Quarry on adjacent land (approximately 302 acres) and construct
a railroad service line for the relocated facility in Lee County, North Carolina.
Pen-nit coordination has been initiated with representatives from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources for proposed disturbances to wetlands and/or streams.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. If you have any questions regarding
this request. please call me at [phone]. y
Very truly yours,
KIiviLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
Keith ivlarkland
Environmental Analyst
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Thank you for your letter requesting information or recommendations from the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This form provides the Service's response
pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543), and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
Re: Pro o4? J
Project
The attached page(s) list(s) the Federally-listed species which
may occur within 'the project area.
Based on the" information provided, it appears unlikely that your
project site contains suitable habitat for any Federally-listed
endangered or threatened species known to occur in the area.
If the proposed project will be removing pines 9" DBH or greater, or
30 years of age in pine or pine/hardwood habitat, surveys should be
conducted for active red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees in
appropriate habitat within a 1/2 mile radius of project boundaries.
If red-cockaded woodpeckers are observed within the project area or
active cavity trees found, the project has the potential to affect
the red-cockaded-woodpecker, and you should contact this office for
further information.
Endangered Species Coordinator Date
Date of Incoming Letter Log Number
Accounts of Selected Federally Listed Species In LEE County
Data represented on these maps are not based on comprehensive inventories
of this county. Lack of data must not be construed to mean that listed
species are not present.
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COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS
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Critical Habitat Designation:
Cape Fear shiner, Netropis mekistocholas - Approximately 0.5 river mile of Bear Creek,
from Chatham County Road 2156 Bridge downstream to the Rocky River, then downstream
in the Rocky River (approximately 4.2 river miles) to the Deep River, then downstream in
the Deep River (approximately 2.6 river miles) to a point 0.3 river mile below the Moncure,
Mav 14. 1998 Page 25 of 48
COPMMON NAIME SCIENTIFIC NA?NM STATUS
North Carolina, U.S. Geological Survey Gaging Station. Constituent elements include clean
streams with gravel, cobble, and boulder substrates with pools, riffles, shallow runs and
slackwater areas with large rock outcrops and side channels and pools with water of good
quality with relatively low silt loads.
Vertebrates
Robust redhorse
Cape Fear shiner
Red-cockaded woodpecker
Vascular Plants
Georgia indigo-bush
Sandhills bog lily
Bog spicebush
Savanna cowbane
Carolina grass-of-pamassus
Harperella
Moxostoma robustum FSC
Notropis mekistocholas Endangered
Picoides borealis Endangered
Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana FSC
Lilium iridollae FSC
Lindera subcoriacea FSC
Oxvpolis ternata FSC
Parnassia caroliniana FSC
Ptilimnium nudosum Endangered
May 14, 1998 Page 26 of 48
KEY:
Status Definition
Endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
Threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
Proposed A taxon proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened.
Cl A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to
support listing.
FSC A Federal species of concern-a species that may or may not be listed is the future (formerly
C2 candidate species or species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient
information to support listing).
T(SIA) Threatened due to similarity of appearance (e.g., American alligator )-a species that is
threatened due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its protection.
These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7
consultation.
EXP A taxon that is listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Ecaerimental,
nonessential endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened on public land, for
consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
Species with 1, 2, 3, or 4 asterisks behind them indicate historic, obscure, or incidental records.
*Historic record - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
**Obscure record - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
*"IncidentaI/migfant record - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
****Historic record - obscure and incidental record.
'In the November 4, 1997, Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New
York south to lviaryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia)
was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the collection and
interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The T(S/A) designation
has no effect on land-management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern
population of the species.
May 14, 1998 Page 48 of 48
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and Associates, Inc.
September 4, 1998
Mr. John Dotney ft fR
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Re: Summary of Pre-Application Meeting July 15, 1998
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion (Lat. 35 25'05"/Long. 79 11'50")
Bruce Coggins Road (SR 1156) and Minter School Road (SR 1149)
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney,
Thank you for meeting with us on-site July 15, 1998 for a Section 404/401 pre-
application meeting regarding the proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion in Lemon
Springs, Lee County, North Carolina. Attached is a summary of the issues discussed
during the field visit. Also attached for your files and review is a copy of the site plan we
reviewed in the field.
Thank you for your assistance and prompt attention with this project. Should you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
KIM;LEEYY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
James M. Eisenhardt
Manager, Environmental Services
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TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
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P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068
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and Associates, Inc.
September 4, 1998
Jean Manuele
US Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls ofNeuse, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Re: Summary of Pre-Application Meeting July 15, 1998
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion (Lat. 35 25'05"/Long. 79 11'50")
Bruce Coggins Road (SR 1156) and Minter School Road (SR 1149)
Lemon Springs, Lee County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Manuele,
Thank you for meeting with us on site July 15, 1998 for a Section 404/401 pre-
application meeting regarding the proposed Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion in Lemon
Springs, Lee County, North Carolina. On behalf of our client, Martin Marietta
Aggregates, we are forwarding to you for your files and review a copy of the
"Preliminary Section 404/401 Pre-Application Site Plan" prepared by our office (July 16,
1998) which reflects the areas reviewed and concurred by you in the field. In general,
we met to look at each of the proposed road crossings associated with the project, we
reviewed the preliminary plans and finally we discussed mitigation options. Below is a
summary of the issues discussed in the field.
During the field visit (John Dorney also present) we confirmed that none of the proposed
stream crossings (Streams 2, 2A, 2B and 3) would be subject to the linear footage rule.
Also, we determined that the proposed relocation of the existing channelized ditch along
the northern/eastem edge of the existing quarry (Stream 1) would not be subject to the
linear footage rule. Additionally, the proposed relocation of Stream I as shown on the
plans would be permitted as long as current DWQ standards are followed.
We agreed that during final site plan preparation efforts would be made to minimize
wetland impacts at each of the crossings shown where health, safety and welfare would
not be jeopardized. The DEM wetland rankings for the wetlands on site were discussed
and it was agreed that our assessment/values were consistent with DEM's assessment.
Due to the forested nature of the wetlands and their relative large size, most wetlands on
site would be considered high quality.
Kimley-Horn conducted preliminary assessments of potential wetland mitigation sites in
the immediate area of the project site and on-site. It was relayed that there appeared to
be minimal opportunity to mitigate on-site or in the immediate vicinity. During our
meeting two possible mitigation areas were specifically reviewed, one in the field off-site
above Wetland F and the other between Wetlands R and P on-site. Detailed survey
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FAX [phone]
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P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068
Kimley-Horn
C. and Associates, Inc.
Jean Manuele, September 4, 1998, Page 2
information will be gathered and further assessment and/or design of these potential
mitigation sites will be conducted.
Finally, it was determined that the relocation of Bruce Coggins road will be tied to this
project, not a separate County/State project. Also, from an avoidance/minimization
assessment standpoint, the relocation of Bruce Coagins Road can be kept on the property
and therefore it is not necessary to look for an off-site alternative. In other words,
avoidance and minimization for Bruce Coggins Road will be limited to on-site
alternatives. We anticipate making permit application in the near future, once our
mitigation plan is developed. Any additional comments you have would be appreciated
prior to the submission of the application.
Again, thank you for your assistance and prompt attention with this project. Should you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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James M. Eisenhardt
Manager, Environmental Services
Attachment
Copy to: John Long, Martin Marietta Aggregates
John Dorney, NCDENR - Division of Environmental Management, Water
Quality Planning,

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Mitigation Report
Lemon Springs
Quarry Expansion
Lemon Springs,
North Carolina
Prepared for:
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 1999
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Engineering, Planning, and Environmental Consultants

Mitigation Report
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
Lemon Springs, North Carolina

Prepared for:

t Martin Marietta Aggregates
Raleigh, North Carolina.

Prepared by:
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
3001 Weston Parkway
Cary, North Carolina 27513

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Table of Contents
Pase No.
I Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1
' Site Description .......................................................................................................................................... 1
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Wetlands ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Streams ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Project Description ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Mitigation ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Streams ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wetlands ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................ 11

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I Introduction
Kimley-Horn and Associates (KHA), on behalf of Martin Marietta Aggregates (MMA), has
conducted a mitigation site selection study to identify and assess areas for potential
wetland/stream mitigation to compensate for proposed unavoidable impacts to Section 404
jurisdictional areas (wetlands/streams) on the Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion site. This report
is intended to be part of the Section 404/401 permit application submitted for this project. The
i mitigation for these proposed impacts is to meet the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, (CWA), and the N.C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0500, and Section 401 CWA. Recommendations for
mitigation for project specific impacts to "waters of the United States" are made per these
guidelines. In summary, the process for evaluating mitigation requirements for wetland/stream
impacts in the Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion site included: 1) avoidance of wetlands and
streams in development of the site design, 2) design considerations to minimize the unavoidable
wetland/stream impacts, and 3) compensation for the unavoidable wetland/stream impacts.
Background
Site Description
' The Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion site (approximately 270 acres) is adjacent to the existing
Martin Marietta Lemon Springs Quarry (459.44 acres total) in Lemon Springs, Lee County, North
Carolina. The property is located in the Cape Fear River Basin, Sub-basin CPF13 (#03-06-13),
' and hydraulic unit (HU) 03030004 (USGS 8-digit code). The site location is shown in Figure 1
(USGS map, Sanford Quadrangle). The expansion site is generally located to the north and east
' of the existing quarry. The entire quarry site is bisected by Bruce Coggins Road (SR 1156). An
existing rail line forms the eastern property boundary except for a small parcel that extends to
Minter School Road (SR 1149).
' The expansion site is mostly undeveloped and forested. Small portions of the property are active
agricultural fields. These agricultural fields are located on the northeastern portion of the
' property, on the east side of Bruce Coggins Road, and on the small parcel to the south of the rail
line (see the aerial photograph, Figure 2, and the Soil Survey, Figure 3). The soils are typical for
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the Sand Hills region of North Carolina and wetlands on the site are primarily
floodplain/bottomland hardwoods associated with tributaries to Mulatto Creek. The National
r Wetland Inventory map is shown in Figure 4.
Wetlands
The wetland delineation on the expansion site was done by KHA, and was verified in the field by
the Corps for jurisdictional determination on June 6, 1998, and July 15, 1998 (see Appendix G).
The location of confirmed wetlands, as well as proposed development plans for the site, is shown
on the attached Site Plan (Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion Site Plan, June 25, 1999, KHA)
included as Appendix I. There are two isolated wetlands that were identified as non jurisdictional
by the Corps. They are shown as wetlands J and H in the Site Plan. The wetlands that were
identified on-site are generally bottomland hardwood/floodplain wetlands associated with
tributaries to Mulatto Creek. A representative photo of the bottomland hardwood wetland areas
on-site is Photo 12, Appendix B. Another wetland system which is partially located on the
Lemon Springs Quarry site and adjacent property, is a broad bottomland/shallow open water
wetland, dominated by shrubs and young hardwoods, that has been formed by the beaver dams
impacting the hydrology of the associated stream. These areas are identified as wetlands K and
C-D-E-G in the Site Plan, and a representative photo is shown as Photo 7, Appendix B.
Upon field investigation, wetlands A-B, F, and M were determined to be providing limited
wetland functions (wetland A-B rated particularly low, 24). These wetlands are intermittently
flooded, and of the functions that were evaluated, pollutant removal was the prevalent function
these wetland systems were providing. Wetland C-D-E-G is a portion of a large wetland system
that is permanently or semi-permanently flooded due to the hydrologic impact of the beavers
dams. This wetland was rated higher (69) because it provides more wetland functions, including
water storage, bank stabilization, pollutant removal, and wildlife/aquatic life habitat. Corps
wetland data forms for the identified wetlands (See the Site Plan) are included as Appendix C,
and DWQ Wetland Rating forms are included as Appendix D.

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I Streams
On-site streams include portions of Mulatto Creek and its tributaries. The two primary branches
of Mulatto Creek are shown as perennial streams on the USGS topographic map, with the
tributaries shown as intermittent streams. Figure 1 shows the original alignment of the stream
through what is now the quarry. The stream had been relocated to its current alignment (see the
Site Plan) to develop the quarry site. During a field investigation, it was observed that the
existing man-made stream segment is shaded by good canopy cover, and has an established bed
of sand and gravel (see Photo 10, Appendix B). The stream banks are steep, but are generally
stable. The areas where the banks do exhibit evidence of instability are primarily where deeper
cuts were made for stream construction (see Photo 11, Appendix B). A typical photograph of the
stream is shown in Photos 9 and 10 Appendix B, and cross-sections of the existing .stream are
included in Appendix E.
I Project Description
Design of the proposed quarry expansion was done by MMA, with consideration of input from
KHA and the agencies (DWQ and Corps). Although the entire site is of value to the mining
operation, plans for the quarry expansion were developed to avoid all possible wetlands and
streams, and to minimize the impact to the areas that were unavoidable. The proposed expansion
site is primarily situated between the delineated jurisdictional wetlands, with the impacts (stream
and wetland) generally associated with road and railway construction for access to the quarry.
The access roads and railway were designed with the intention of minimizing the length of the
impact by aligning the construction across the shortest length of wetland/stream. The facility is
designed to expand the quarry, provide access to the expanded area, and relocate the loadout area.
The relocated loadout area will incorporate two new railway lines on the property to access the
adjacent Seaboard Coast Line Railroad for materials transport. The proposed rail line will
provide for multi-modal transport and an increased service area for the quarry. The segment
length and alignment for the railway (see the Site Plan) is necessary to store the rail cars in use by
the quarry in order to not block traffic on the existing rail line. Also, the rail line length and
alignment is necessary to meet design constraints for curves, and the connections to the existing
rail line.
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Bruce Coggins Road, which currently bisects the property, will be re-located to the northern
portion of the property, and a second entrance to the quarry will be added to this portion of the
property on the new segment of Bruce Coggins Road. The relocation of this segment of road was
necessary to meet the concerns of MMA, Lee County, and the local residents in regards to safety.
The relocation of Bruce Coggins Road reduces the impact of trucks and other quarry equipment
crossing the road, eliminates the need for an additional railroad crossing (for the new rail line on-
site), and maintains the connection between Minter School Road and Hickory House Road.

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I Mitigation
To mitigate for wetland and stream impacts associated with the quarry expansion MMA has
followed a process in their site development plans to avoid, minimize, and finally, to compensate
for lost wetland and steam functions. Upon receiving the approved jurisdictional determination
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wetlands/streams with the shortest feasible segment of impact across those areas. The resulting
unavoidable impacts totaled 2.82 acres of wetland impact and 1,200 feet of stream impact. To
mitigate these impacts, MMA proposes to pursue compensation either through an approved
mitigation bank or through the NC Wetland Restoration Program (WRP).

A pre-application meeting was conducted in the field with the Corps and DWQ to discuss permit
and mitigation requirements. The agencies confirmed that the impacts proposed are subject to a
Nationwide Permit 26. Since the total impacts are greater than 1 acre, mitigation would be
required for wetland and stream impacts. The agencies agreed that the stream relocation would
provide the necessary compensation for mitigation for the impact to the man-made stream,
Stream 1 (see the Site Plan).
Streams
The proposed stream impacts include the intermittent stream segments associated with wetland
impact areas, and the approximately 1,100 feet of man-made stream located adjacent to the
existing quarry that will be re-located (see the Site Plan). In addition to the 1,100 feet of
relocated stream, a 100-foot portion of the stream (upstream from the relocated portion) will be
piped to expand the road access to the quarry pit.

The impacted wetlands are primarily floodplain-type wetland, and include an intermittent stream
segment providing the hydrology to the system. Restoration of these wetland systems will
include the restoration of similar (in function) stream segments and thus will account for the
stream impacts associated with the wetland impacts on the quarry expansion site. These
intermittent stream impacts are incorporated into the wetland impact calculations for mitigation,
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and are not considered for mitigation for Stream 1. Therefore, the stream impacts to be mitigated
total 1,200 linear feet of impact to Stream 1.

The proposed design includes relocation of a segment of Stream 1 adjacent to the existing quarry
pit. This stream segment is a man-made, constructed stream from a previous stream relocation
project. Typical cross-sections of the existing stream are shown in Appendix E. The location of
the original stream was through the area that is now the quarry pit (see Figure 1).
The agencies (Corps, DWQ) agreed during a site visit that due to the nature of the stre 5
impacts to the stream would not be based on the linear-foot rule imposed by Nationwide Permit
#26. Rather, mitigation for the stream would be considered by its impact acreage. Based on
discussions at the site visit, it was determined that the relocation of this man-made stream
segment would meet the mitigation requirements for the stream impacts. The intermittent and
perennial streams are shown on the Site Plan.
Approximately 1,100 feet of Mulatto Creek will be relocated to move the confluence of the two
primary branches of the stream north of its current location (see Figure 1 and the Site Plan). The
proposed location of the confluence of the two branches will be east of the existing railway and
Minter School Road, and north of the existing Bruce Coggins Road (see the Site Plan). The total
drainage area draining into the Mulatto Creek subwatershed will not be increased so that impact
downstream of the site should be minimal. The existing structures that will be impacted by the
stream relocation, the railroad bridge stream crossing and the culvert (twin 84-inch corrugated
metal pipes, see Photo 10, Appendix B) under Minter School Road, were evaluated as to their
capacity to handle the modified stream flow. It was determined that these existing structures
would be sufficient to contain the stream flow of the proposed design. The new stream segment
was designed to mimic the existing channel's slope and cross-sections. Typical cross-sections and ?
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Wetlands
Wetland impacts, based on the current development plan for the expansion site (see the Site
Plan), was calculated as 2.82 acres. The wetland impact areas are shown in the Site Plan. The
primary areas of wetland impacts are associated with the relocated Bruce Coggins Road and
access roads into the quarry, and a new segment of rail line. The impact areas associated with the
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road are identified as areas A, B, C, D, E, and G in the Site Plan. The impact areas associated
with the rail line are identified as areas C, F, and H. As discussed previously, the impacted
wetlands are primarily bottomland hardwoods associated with intermittent streams, as well as
Mulatto Creek.
Compensation Ratios
There are two regulating bodies governing wetland mitigation through compensation in North
Carolina, the Corps and DWQ. Federal regulations (Corps) require that the compensatory
mitigation amount for wetland impacts is to provide at minimum "no net loss of (wetland)
functions and values." Per these guidelines, a minimum acreage compensation of 1:1 may be
implemented in the absence of more definitive information as to the functions and values of
specific wetland sites. Additionally, the ratio may be higher if the function of the area to be
impacted is demonstrably high and the replacement wetlands are of lower functional value, or the
likelihood of success of the mitigation project is low (MOA Between the EPA and the Department
of the Army Concerning the Determination of Mitigation Under the Clean Water Act Section
404(b)(1) Guidelines, 1990). During the pre-application field review with the agencies, the Corps
representative (Jean Manuele, Corps Regulatory Office, Raleigh) stated that the ratio of 2:1
wetland restoration/creation would be required as compensation for wetland mitigation on this
site. The total acreage of mitigated bottomland hardwood wetlands required by the Corps for the
site would total 5.64 acres.
The requirements for wetland mitigation by the state of North Carolina (DWQ) are more
conservative than federal regulations and, in this circumstance, would provide the guidelines for
mitigation on this site. Per DWQ requirements for wetland restoration (Administrative Code 15A
NCAC 2H.0506(h)), the ratio is 4:1 for wetland impacts 0 to 150 feet from the stream, 2:1 for
wetland impacts 150 to 1,000 feet from the stream, and 1:1 for distances greater than 1,000 feet.
Linear projects up to 3 acres have a ratio of 2:1 as well. At least a 1:1 ratio of wetland restoration
or creation (restoration is preferred) must be provided. If mitigation through restoration is not
feasible, creation, enhancement, or preservation may be provided. The calculation for
compensation requires a multiplication factor of the referenced ratios for these types of
mitigation: 1.5 for creation, 2.0 for enhancement, and 5.0 for preservation. When on-site or
immediately adjacent mitigation is not possible the applicant can mitigate through WRP or
through an approved wetland mitigation bank.
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The amount of wetland mitigation that will be required to compensate fa ro sed 2.82 acres
of wetland impacts, based on the DWQ guidelines, will amount to 10.54 acres. This value is
calculated by the mitigation ratio relative to the distance of th and impact from the
associated stream (DWQ Administrative Code Section: 15A NCAC 2H.0500, December 1997).
This value was calculated based on the design of the expansion of the Lemon Springs Quarry,
which will impact 2.82 acres of bottomland hardwood wetland. Of which, 2.45 acres are within
150 feet of the stream. The remaining wetland area (0.37 acres) is within 1,000 feet of the stream
(see the Site Plan). Therefore, the required area for mitigation (restoration) is 10.54 acres [(4 x
2.45)+(2 x 0.37) = 10.54] of bottomland hardwood wetland type. The total required mitigation
will be determined based upon Corps and DWQ approval for wetland type and acreage.
I Site Search and Evaluation
A site search for potential wetland mitigation initially focused on-site (the entire MMA Lemon
Springs Quarry landholdings). The search then broadened to adjacent off-site properties, and
lastly, within the watershed where the impacts are to occur. The search was done first through
aerial photograph and topographic map interpretation. Having identified potential areas for
mitigation, they were then evaluated in the field to determine feasibility for mitigation. The
I location of these areas is shown on Figure 5, and on the Site Plan.
On-Site Search
There are no on-site areas for wetland restoration; however, there are on-site areas that have the
potential for mitigation through creation and preservation. The areas of potential creation are
shown in blue in Figure 5. These areas are located along a portion of the existing floodplain of
wetland A-B (Site 1, Figure 5), at the confluence of the tributaries associated with wetland A-B
(Site 2, Figure 5), and along the stream segment between wetlands P and R (Site 3, Figure 5). For
Sites 1 and 2, see Photos 1, 2 and 3 in Appendix B; and for Site 3, see Photos 4 and 5 in
Appendix B. The Site Plan shows the delineation boundaries of the existing wetland sites.
Conceptually, these areas would be cut and graded to lower the topographic relief adjacent to the
streams and widen the existing floodplain/wetland areas, expanding the hydrologic influence of
the streams establishing wetland hydrology at those locations. The areas of preservation are the
existing wetland areas shown in the Site Plan.
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After the field investigation, and upon review of more detailed topographic mapping, on-site
mitigation did not appear to be practical or beneficial. It was determined that the mitigation
would require extensive earthwork and removal to achieve the grade necessary to establish
hydrology in these areas. Also, the areas are currently forested upland communities adjacent to
the existing wetlands and streams. The benefit of removing these functioning forested
communities, which are currently providing function (i.e. wildlife habitat) to create wetland areas,
is questionable. Opportunities for mitigation elsewhere appeared more practical and beneficial,
especially considering the acreage of mitigation that these areas would potentially provide would
not be sufficient to meet all of the project's needs.
Adjacent Property Search
Areas immediately adjacent to the property were investigated as to their potential for wetland
mitigation. Appendix A contains a property boundary map and a letter from MMA detailing their
efforts investigating the purchase of these adjacent sites. Of these sites, all but two were
considered to have minimal potential for wetland mitigation. The two properties that did have
potential for mitigation were the Bullard property and the McIver property (see Appendix A, and
Figure 5). These properties are primarily to the north (McIver property) and west of the site
(Bullard property), and are shown in orange in Figure 5. These sites are generally associated with
a stream and existing bottomland hardwood/riparian wetland areas. The Bullard property contains
the rest of the wetland impacted by beavers (identified as wetland K, the portion of the wetland
contained on the Lemon Springs Quarry site, in the Site Plan and Photos 7 and 8, Appendix B), as
well as forested upland areas adjacent to it. The McIver property is a meadow adjacent to a
bottomland hardwood wetland area and the associated stream (see Photos 6, Appendix B).
Although these sites have potential for wetland mitigation, they were determined to not be
feasible for mitigation due to difficulty in purchasing the property from the current owners (see
Appendix A). At this time these property owners are not willing to sell.
Watershed search
I The search within the watershed area was unsuccessful as well. Aerial photographs were
reviewed at the Lee County Farm Service Agency (FSA) to locate identified Prior Converted
(PC) Croplands or other potential creation opportunities within the vicinity of the quarry. No
appropriate sites were identified within a five-mile radius of the facility. A Lee County FSA
agent, confirmed that there are very few PC properties in the entire county.
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I Summary
.W The Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion project will impact 2.82 acres of primarily bottomland
hardwood wetlands, and 1,200 linear feet of jurisdictional stream. Significant efforts were made
by MMA to avoid wetlands and streams in the proposed expansion site design. The areas where
impacts to stream and wetlands were unavoidable are primarily associated with necessary road
and railway access into and within the property. These impact areas were designed to minimize
impacts by aligning wetland and stream crossings for minimum impact, and by retrofitting
existing structures wherever it was feasible. Martin Marietta will pursue compensation for the
remaining unavoidable impacts.
The unavoidable stream impacts are associated with the man-made stream adjacent to the existing
quarry pit (Stream 1 in the Site Plan). Road access from the existing pit to the expansion area
must be widened. This will require 100 feet of the stream to be piped as that stream crossing is
expanded. Additionally, to build the proposed dual railway and loadout facility (within the
constraints of the existing railroad and property boundary), 1,100 feet of the man-made stream
will have to be relocated. The agencies agreed (DWQ, Corps) that the relocation of the stream
will provide sufficient stream functions to meet the mitigation requirements for impacts to Stream
1. Also, the intermittent streams impacted with associated wetland impact areas will be
compensated by the mitigation (restoration/creation) of in-kind wetlands for those wetland
impacts. Lastly, the DWQ and Corps agreed in the field review that the linear-foot rule would
not apply for stream impacts in the proposed site design.
Martin Marietta will pursue compensation of wetland impacts to 2.82 acres of bottomland
hardwood wetlands through the Wetland Restoration Program or through an approved mitigation
r bank for the Cape Fear River Basin. Based on DWQ guidelines, through compensation ratios, the
total amount of mitigated wetlands necessary to compensate for the 2.82 acres of impacts is 10.54
acres. The approach of compensation for wetland mitigation will be necessary due to the
unsuccessful search for mitigation (restoration/creation) opportunities on-site, adjacent to the
property, or within the watershed.
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I Recommendations
Upon review of the available resources, and after field investigations, it was determined that there
were no practical or feasible opportunities for mitigation on-site or adjacent to the property. Nor
were there any identified sites within the watershed. KHA recommends that MMA pursue
wetland mitigation through the NC Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) or purchase credits
through an approved mitigation bank.
Discussions with Ken Jolly of the Raleigh office, Corps Wilmington District, revealed that there
are no Corps-approved wetland mitigation banks in Lee County (or the jurisdictional area of the
Corps Raleigh office in the Cape Fear River Basin), nor are there any identified areas of prior-
converted croplands that he is aware of. The site is located near the boundaries of the Corps
Wilmington District's Raleigh and Wilmington offices. Mr. Jolly recommended that KHA
contact the Wilmington office for their input.
Ernest Jahnke (Office Manager, Wilmington office, Wilmington District, Corps) was contacted.
He stated that there were no mitigation banks in that region that he was aware of, but he
recommended that we contact Jeff Richter.
We then contacted Mr. Richter (Wilmington office, Corps Wilmington District), and he
confirmed that there were no Corps-approved mitigation banks within his region (Lee County and
adjacent counties), but he mentioned that a private mitigation bank, Barrow Farms located in
Cumberland County, was developed for use by the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
in the Cape Fear River Basin and the Sand Hills Region of the state. He indicated that Mr. Scott
McLendon of the Corps permitted that bank.
We then contacted Scott McLendon (Corps, Wilmington office). He said that Barrow Farms is an
approved wetland mitigation bank for the Cape Fear River Basin with the ability to sell credits,
but that it did not include the area of Lee County or the hydrologic unit in which the site is
located. Also, the bank is approved to compensate for mitigation of wet flat-type wetlands only.
Lastly, he mentioned that the Corps would be willing to engage in conversation with the banker
and MMA to discuss the possible inclusion of Lee County in the region of the mitigation bank,
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and possible compensation ratios for mitigating bottomland hardwood wetland with the bank's
wet flat mitigation credits. However, those conversations would need to be initiated by the Corps
permit reviewer for the MMA permit application.
In the event that a mitigation bank would not be available, Ken Jolly recommended that MMA
work through the WRP to meet mitigation requirements for the site. The cost to purchase credits
through the Wetland Restoration Program are $24,000 per mitigated acre of riparian wetlands and
$12,000 per mitigated acre of non-riparian wetlands. The cost is calculated by rounding up to the
nearest 0.25 acres. The total compensation to be paid to WRP for wetland mitigation will be
determined based upon Corps and DWQ approval for wetland type and acreage.

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Martin Marietta Aggregates
P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Telephone: [phone]

I June 1, 1999
Mr. James M. Eisenhardt
Kimley-Horn and Associates
P. O. Box 33068
Raleigh, N. C. 27636-3068
Dear Mr. Eisenhardt:
Pursuant to your request, we have investigated the potential purchase of several parcels in the
immediate vicinity of the Lemon Springs Quarry for use as wetland mitigation. The sites
pursued were those that your initial mitigation search conducted per our request for satisfying
Section 404/401 permitting requirements, indicated may contain lands suitable for mitigation that
meets current agency (Corps and NCDENR) standards. The following is a summary of the
efforts made to date to purchase the recommended sites.
The attached map shows (in yellow) the different properties sought without success.
The Bullard property was the main tract sought for mitigation purposes, since this property has a
stream running through it and there is some adjoining swampland already in place. These
negotiations have been fruitless and it is not anticipated that Mr. Bullard will sell to us in the
future.
The second best tract sought for wetland mitigation was the McIver tract, which is located to the
north of the property. There are numerous unknown heirs to this property and we have
determined that it will be very difficult if not impossible to negotiate a purchase of this tract.
The Godfrey family was contacted, however all we were able to acquire was a right of way
leading to our Coe Tract (Number III on the map).
Although the wetland mitigation potential of these properties was poor, the Willett and Norman
properties were sought, however the owners were not interested in selling.
The Sellers property to the south of the operation has promise for both pit expansion and
possibly some wetland mitigation areas, however the owner has not been willing to seriously
discuss a sale.

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Mr. James M. Eisenhardt
Kimley-Horn and Associates
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In summary, serious work has been conducted at Lemon Springs Quarry in an attempt to
purchase land suitable for wetland mitigation, however to date this effort has been without
success.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Edwards
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Title: Site Photographs
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
' Kimley-Horn Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
`_ and Associates Inc. Lemon Springs, North Carolina
I Lee County
Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix:
6/29199 NA 011185.03 B
Photo 3: Southeast view into the wetland area taken from the field edge adjacent to Wetland A-B. The photo is representative of the on-site
potential mitigation Sites 1 and 2.
Photo 4: East view of the stream segment between Wetlands P and R.
Title: Site Photographs
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
Kimley-Horn Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
Lemon Springs, North Carolina
\ and Associates, Inc. Lee County
Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix:
6/29/99 NA 011185.03 B

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Title: Site Photographs
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
1 PPI. Kimley-Horn Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
and Associates, inc. Lemon Springs, North Carolina
Lee County
' Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix:
6/29/99 NA 011185.03 B
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Photo 7: West view of the adjacent property (Bullard property, Figure 5). The area is predominantly wetland due to alteration from
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Title: Site Photographs
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
' IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN " Kimley-Horn Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
`_ and Associates, Inc. Lemon Springs, North Carolina
Lee County
F eScale: Project No. Appendix:
9199 NA 011185.03 B

Photo 9: Downstream view (south) of the man-made stream approximately midway between the B-B and C-C cross sections
(Appendix E) along the 1 100-foot stream section to be relocated.
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' Title: Site Photographs
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,ay between the B-B and C-C cross sections
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
Lemon Springs, North Carolina
Lee County
' Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix:
6/29/99 NA 011185.03 B

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Photo 11: West bank of the man-made stream taken approximately 250 feet upstream of cross section B-B (Appendix E). Note the
bank and instability and the depth of the cut for the construction of the stream.
Title: Site Photographs I
PPPF- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN F1 Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
Lemon Springs, North Carolina
Lee County
Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix.
6/29/99 NA 011185.03 B
Photo 12: Culverts (7 feet in diameter) underneath Minter School Road.
i Photo 13: A representative photo of the predominant bottomland hardwood wetlands on-site and adjacent to the property.
Title: Site Photographs
Project: Martin Marietta Aggregates
' Kimley-Horn Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion
and Associates, Inc. Lemon Springs, North Carolina
Lee County
Date: Scale: Project No. Appendix:
6/29/99 NA 011185.03 B

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Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
_
Remarks:

L

1
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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): bt7 qv.

Taxonomy (subgroup): , - `e?} J '
Drainage Class: W
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
.? A
U'.
Mau J?m
-? t ti.S s z Z.s ajz r s

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
X Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
_ (Z Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed in Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WFTT.A"i nF.T1Z.RNTTNA110N
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? es No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? No
(n? ++ Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes N`o(,?,, ---
Remarks: Wk" W?11- --L ?D l?A? ? ll? °?->? alL?csLV? Vvti'}t? Q^'46 ? ?i`?T`?•

COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: M ,, ;g. Date: 512-4-119
Applicant/Owner: Mar N M-All' A, County: 1 Pi,
Investigator: To •t?(t-- State: NL
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: ,+ D l W-,94
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: -
(if needed, explain on reverse)
X =r--'UT A TTn-NT
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator

1. I°plc
9 1 OS c.
9.
2. Uwe 05 F-A'-- 10.
3
4.\,yJ]? _
5 AL
Ul
W 11.
12.
13.
5. u'l &
6. Ca? N 1sACW 14.
7. H bF) 15.
3. S v%wZ MA6 rn D6i-- 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
UVnD nT n(_v
4, Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs 1Y, inundated
x Other v645 x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available N Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:
?) }
W
t (?)
f
f ? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater.
Sur
ace
Depth o Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: D (in.)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

i
QnTT Q
Map Unit Name
d Ph
\JIJ C
i
Ka
S
Drainage Class: 1f151'H d
q
es an
ase):
er
i
(
Field Observations
Taxonomy (subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Descrimion:
Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Depth (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance!Contrast Structures, etc.
o -? Yt 49? a4;?
-
?? - ??? 0 3r? 2 s 1 3 Cw ?.

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandv Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime K Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions . Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WETLA?IND DETERIvIINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Ye No
Remarks:

I

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COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: M MCA- Date:
County: [Q
Applicant/Owner: M
Investigator: -?D ?- State: We-
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ® No Community ID: E ?- Z
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ? Transect ID: is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes N Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse)
c rT i-T^T A TTlIAT
•i..va. as a.iv
Dominant Plant Species
1..,-A
-
Stratum

-
Indicator
f1'V
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9. 1
4
DS
2 PAS- .
10. ?fl
3.
4. M ; f" AL. A DS
H 11.
12.
5. ?. 4s ??r _ AL 13.
6. NK?R AL1N't 14.
7. fl tn) 15.
3.1 C+c_ ?_ rf\G (? 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
T T'% T71T%r%T ^t-
111 L1?VLVV 1
Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
Other X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available :_ Water Marks
Y Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: _
Secondary Indicators:

W
(?) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater:
Depth of Surface Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (m) FAC-Neutral Test

(in
il
) _
Other (Explain in Remarks)
.
:
Depth to Saturated So
Remarks:

1

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Qnff Q
Map Unit Name , 1
(Series and Phase): W Lw

Taxonomy (subgroup): p (?
Drainage Class: rtM'U AJ
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? e No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
- )? A b / 1 51 Snw ti L?-

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)

Sandy Soils
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? ?e No 1 ` Q Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? L es No
Remarks: d1??iCt.Dt ?Nu? V `"^"^ ?11.i? YbT M-1I M
G

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COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: MAQ??vo MNNSTHA Date: C? -Lo -
Applicant/Owner: Mr,ttT?;a kkfta VN County: Up-
State: N C?
Investigator: 'TD -t
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Community ID: G 1-
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: -
(if needed, explain on reverse)

1
r
t

It Ty,i c A TTll7?i
?LVL1 1
Dominant Plant Species
1. A - I- Stratum
)S Indicator
Fes- Dominant Plant Svecies
Ww cuRU.-
V
10J Stratum Indicator
VS OFO L-
2. NP A, M"Ip i)! A . M L
`
3. 'C , ro %
c
Ill.
4. S w?.` ?- J%(,t 12.
5. ? _ T-AC \-J 13.
6. , i N L 14.
7. v\ 4 \, ?A 15.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC ( excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
T-T"T T) nT f1P_V
Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Pntnary Indicators:
K Aerial Photographs )( Inundated
Other X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available x Water Marks
k Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

W
h
f S
f
(?) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater:
ace
Dept
o
ur Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: D (in.)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

cnrT c
Map Unit Name I I
(Series and Phase): thu cU

Taxonomy (subgroup): p
Drainage Class: ?M )4-?a
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Depth (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structures, etc.
o - Z ?0 Y-L e -.
Z - l 2.S sji lm ?4 SA m

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X_ Listed in Hydric Soils List
Y, Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
n? LL No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? es
Remarks: --a4a 1 Al ?6W "19 MA'%4& Gj\.*

COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation

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Project Site:.N%4u-v*'N Mg(Lieyyl\ Date: S -')p -cr?
Applicant/Owner: YV1ega,a Mra?? ty:JfZ7
Investigator: 70 r t td State: N -
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yds Community ID: (- )3
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? 4?p- No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes E Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse)
VFrFT A TTOM
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Qb;so- ?'`-A 1+ -t:Ac- 9.
2.
bN Qv,?
IAe- #-'AL 10.
_
3. 0-4_ C 11.

5. vvh P?- FAO 13.
6
W NI K V ?- 14.
.
T? _ 15.
8. 16.
c 0
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) S I is
Remarks:
i4vn'P nT nc.Y
Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs X Inundated
Other 'r Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available Water Marks
X Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

(in
)
W
f S
f
D
h Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
.
ater.
ept
ur
ace
o X Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: ? (in.)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

1

I

t
s
CnTT Q
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): C?1M^?'?`

Taxonomy (subgroup): n
Drainage Class: *-?L *D vv? ?1t,paN.t?
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Mtmsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munseil Moist) Mottle
Abundance!Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
- 3 A '0 ig- -46- A A
Z fJ 7 2 'O 4 S ,,b7y r?

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed in Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: Si ('V4 WETLAND DETERMINATION

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? No
Remarks: UCA?-?
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COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: A0.??r? MAmS'A Date: s' --L' -??
Applicant/Owner:?AAgriTa MmNgM County: lsQ
Investigator: TD 4 pIL State: NY-- f
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID: I-1
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes gNo Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse)
7?l--'CT A TTIIAT
Dominant Plant S ecies Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. ?le. ??S 1!PG. 9.
2.? ?uw. OS ?AG? 10.
14
4. ?' bS SAG u 12.
5. l'wl;o ??1 FflC 13.
j 4( Vr
6.1 US MSL 14.
t
7. US ?- 15.
3. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) n1 6 elb
Remarks:
LT'%M ] nr n(-.V
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
No recorded data available k Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:
} lp
(in
)
W
D
h
f S
f Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
.
ater:
ur
ace
ept
o _ Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free `Vater in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: ? (in.)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
-
Remarks:

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F ap Unit Name Series and Phase): Yv,?1^ 0 ti. Drainage Class: V?7t?
Field Observations
Taxonomy (subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
p -tip >A

5?3
Ib
IA?

?? <l

g"-'

S
0 - !?? r ?1 Z 7. Srl? ?6w Ss QQ ?.trAh?'?

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
? Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandv Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed in Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: \I > ? $9 ? lS 1/'1(`b 1 ?l2 (LAV4 of 4N
WETLAND DETEPLMII AnON
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye No
Hydric Soils Present? es No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? re No
Remarks: I?v?a ?-
l

COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: Mm4i l Date: S - Zv -F o
Applicant/Owner: MSS Mama. °? County: ECG
Investigator: 1 o -t f R- State: t?C?
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: r 1-L
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes co Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse)
t f /'+ a TT e-VX T

? LVLil-111V1?
Dominant Plant Species Stratum indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
2.1LA I i S l=AC_ 10.
3. <<1 L Mg? -

cam. 12.
13.
5.
6. 14.
15.
3. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC ( excluding FAC-) I M5%
Remarks: J1
T " T11 T% I-% 11 1 a.i l?vivv i

Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
X Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

tiV
f
(m) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater.
ace
Depth of Sur _ Water-Stained Leaves
>I D (in
)
Pi
i
o X Local Soil Survey Data
.
t:
n
Depth t
Free Water _ FAC-Neutral Test
(in
)
il _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
.
Depth to Saturated So
:
Remarks:
t
n nrr n
J V iL ?.J
Map Unit Name ?pp
and Phase): ?thad -
i
S p
Drainage Class: qv-IM ?ULJ
es
er
( Field Observations
Taxonomy (subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? No
Profile Description:
Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Depth (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (yfunsell Moist) Abundance!Contrast Structures, etc.
6_ ID?q- y/l 7-r LiC 4A 5'J
Pl,
f
JI)A( 3? "J.S r 8 (vw ?.., laa. ,

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Glaved or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
wvrrr ANn n1w1rr'Qk nNATTnv
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? n No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? (Ye No
Remarks: ?JiA ?a v.a G,4 -"D VVT--0-L . 11
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H.1YN\UI

COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
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Project Site: M"k .A Date:_ -11115.10
Applicant/Owner: 1A ,. County: L"-
Investigator: -kQ -ti-Ag State: t (-,
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Ye Transect ID: -
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Y Plot ID: _
(if needed, explain on reverse) L
Wc71wd( C? twJUFC Ub rL6?4? G,1?' Vj?j[1J?r GL(iTly?
VF(;FT A TTON

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Dominant Plant S ecies Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. VS 9.
2. &Lk V51- D3 _ 10.
3 ns Acs 11.
.
4. IV!4 L 12.
5. F nLFIl4 ?'c_ 13.
6. 14.
15.
3. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
t1vT-N'DnT n!'=v
Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs x Inundated
Other < Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No recorded data available x Water Marks
X Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

W
h
f
f
(?) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater.
Dept
o
Sur
ace Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free Water in Pit:
(in.) Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: 1-1/'j
S
? G
a
WA
l eavu aG?ll, I
(r
l?g? 1
L
i
1
1
l
1
1

cnTT c
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):

Taxonomy (subgroup):
Drainage Class: I ITnL jmivtl
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? 0 No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance!Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
p- ,d r2 " r ?l M ,Ap-

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime A Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
A_ Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: SA A `A1+11A C"' N'A
WF.TT.ANn DETFRMTNATiON
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y No
Hydric Soils Present? Ye No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Oe No
Remarks: fsiw,1,4 V4 1a A WA _` 4v%-\

1
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1
1
1
1
1
i
COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: MwIr- t44Y, c? Date:
Applicant/Owner: M*A; Mi,n' State: _ NC,
Investigator: M -t 1`(ZA State: k.
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Ye No Community ID: 1- 21 t? i-?v
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: - L )-?,a
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes ?c Plot ID: -
(if needed, explain on reverse)
X rT^/^L•T A TTlIAT

1 LVY 1 a i 1.
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
A(J
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
1. 5y 'a 6- t, s,
f Tul.? Polol,r bt FA 10.
3. (l d ??>r vs 11.
4. IA PG ?J 12
-
L 14.

7.

C 15.

16.
3. ?
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) (7? ?n I
Remarks:
LT'?1T1D nT nr-v
Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other
No recorded data available Water Marks
x Drift Lines
x Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

W
Z (?) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater.
Depth of Surface A Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free Water in Pit: >(in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ F.-\C-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 2 (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
1
1
1
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vMap Unit Name Q
]
L
MAM p
Draina
e Class: ?A ?a
a
&
(Series and Phase): (,lid g
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes N
Taxonomy (subgroup):
Profile Description:
Nfatrie Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Depth (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance!Contrast Structures, etc.
d- I A 1 Di(L `? 1, 1, S Yx s/t s"' a 11 rrp C L"qY L;0,5i 1
-7- I `E { ??`i2 34 7S YlL MAN; LAAir (,L-4q' I-ztlw\

7

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
,. Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Glaved or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETEP-M NATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? (Pq No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks: Vj r,+ t6u i - 1

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COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation
Project Site: M-'rte MarA4 Date:
Applicant/Owner: M.A A6iJ ^ County: L -
Investigator: V -W A PtL- State: r y--
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: P 1-?a (ll-gv
is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes i Plot ID: -
(if needed, explain on reverse)
rTnL'T A TTf-%XT
l.va. i. ... . .
ominant Plant Soecies Stratum indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator

[[2. 10.
11

4 .
12
.
13.
5.
14.
6.
15.
S. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
TS -'T-A nT (1!-11V
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Recorded data (Descrfoe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
X No recorded data available Water darks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water. _
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Remarks:
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(Series and Phase): wtQ?•(?

Taxonomy (subgroup):
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Drainage Class: ?Fnk
Field Observations
Confirm dapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:

Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color
(Mansell Moist) Mottle Color
(iVlunseil Moist) Mottle
Abundance: Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structures, etc.
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Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _ 7, Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
y, Glayed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present?n es No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks:

COE Data Form: Routine wetland delineation

Project Site: MoA+?- tA*iJ
Applicant/Owner:ani-;,? til t? a
Investigator: k,(11u? P{L
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No
is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
(if needed, explain on reverse)
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County: (.,g,
State: jg&
Community ID: UT Ar -
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Remarks: ? I 64
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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
No recorded data available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

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ater.
Depth of Surface _ Water-Stained Leaves
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(in
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ter _ FAC-Neutral Test
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epth to Saturated Soil:
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(Series and Phase): fl
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Drainage Class: -a A
Field Observations
Taxonomy (subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Description:
lfatriY Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,

Depth (inches)
Horizon
(Mansell Moist)
(ivlunsell Moist)
Abundance!Contrast I
Structures, etc.
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed in Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Glaved or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WFTT.AND DFTVRMTNATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes o
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes o
Remarks: V ?'
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Project Site: Mao" hWuAll Date: I- Ism'
Applicant/Owner: (?e„?}•.._ ?(u??t;?n County: LU
Investigator: K.(UA 4 L State: rill_
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: -.Q elk
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pt AM- 9.
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6.-'.k _ _ 14.
15.
3. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) I
Remarks: J
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Recorded data (Describe in remarks): Weiland 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
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators:

W
(m
) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
ater.
Depth of Surface
- _ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 1 ? (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
(in
)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
.
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Remarks: 00"

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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): w 'F,
(,At-Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Taxonomy (subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No
Profile Description:
Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Depth (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structures, etc.
b ' L b. ID ?lL SIB '- - S ??
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor High Organic Content In Surface Laver in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Glaved or Low-Chroma Colors Listed in Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes N
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes (,qg)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Remarks: U V I w i
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NC DEM Wetland Ranking Form
Project Name Martin Marietta Nearest Road Minter School
County Lee Wetland Area 0.185 acres Wetland width 30 feet
Name of Evaluator TD, PTR (Wetland A-B) Date 5/20/98
Wetland Location Adjacent Land Use (within 1/2 mi upstream,
upslope or radius)
_ on pond or lake (beaver pond) X forested/natural vegetation 10 %
on perennial stream X agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
X on intermittent stream X impervious surface 45 %
within interstream divide
Soil Series DoA Dominant Vegetation
predominantly organic - humus, muck, 1) Black willow
or peat 2) Black gum
X predominantly mineral - non-sandy 3) Briar
- predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors Flooding and Wetness
_ steep topography _ semipermanently to permanently
X ditched or channelized flooded or inundated (beaver pond, stream)
total wetland within > 100 feet _ seasonally flooded or inundated
X intermittently flooded or temporary
surface waters
_ no evidence of flooding or surface
waters
Wetland Type (select one)*
_ Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savannah
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin _ Carolina bay
Bog forest X Other Railway ditch
* rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
WETLAND RATING
weight
Water storage 1 X 4.00 = 4 24
Bank/shoreline stabilization 2 X 4.00 = 8
Pollutant removal 1 * X 5.00 = 5
Wildlife habitat 1 X 2.00 = 2
Aquatic life value 1 X 4.00 = 4
Recreation/education 1 X 1.00 = 1
* add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope or radius

NC DEM Wetland Ranking Form
Project Name Martin Marietta Nearest Road Minter School/Bruce Coggins
County Lee Wetland Area 23.258 acres Wetland width >100 feet
Name of Evaluator TD, PTR (Wetland C-D-E-G) Date 5/20/98
Wetland Location Adjacent Land Use (within 1/2 mi upstream,
upslope or radius)
on pond or lake X forested/natural vegetation 90 %
X on perennial stream (2 intermittent streams X agriculture, urban/suburban 5 %
X on intermittent stream join a perinnial) X impervious surface 5 %
within interstream divide
Soil Series Wn Dominant Vegetation
predominantly organic - humus, muck, 1) Tulip poplar
or peat 2) Sweetgum
X predominantly mineral - non-sandy 3) Red maple
- predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors Flooding and Wetness
steep topography X semipermanently to permanently
ditched or channelized flooded or inundated (beaver pond, stream)
X total wetland within > 100 feet _ seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface waters
_ no evidence of flooding or surface
waters
Wetland Type (select one)*
X Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savannah
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin Carolina bay
Bog forest _
_ Other
I rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
WETLAND RATING
weight
Water storage 3 X 4.00 = 12 69
Bank/shoreline stabilization 3 X 4.00 = 12
Pollutant removal 3 * X 5.00 = 15
Wildlife habitat 4 X 2.00 = 8
Aquatic life value 5 X 4.00 = 20
Recreation/education 2 X 1.00 = 2
* add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope or radius
NC DEM Wetland Ranking Form
Project Name Martin Marietta Nearest Road Hickory House
' County Lee Wetland Area 0.287 acres Wetland width 50 feet
Name of Evaluator TD, PTR (Wetland F) Date 5/20/98

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Wetland Location Adjacent Land Use (within 1/2 mi upstream,
upslope or radius)
_ on pond or lake X forested/natural vegetation 50 %
_ on perennial stream X agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
X on intermittent stream X impervious surface 5 %
within interstream divide
Soil Series Wn Dominant Vegetation
predominantly organic - humus, muck, 1) Juncus effaceous
or peat 2) Poaceace spp.
X predominantly mineral - non-sandy 3) Oaks
- predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors Flooding and Wetness
- steep topography _ semipermanently to permanently
X ditched or channelized flooded or inundated (beaver pond, stream)
total wetland within > 100 feet _ seasonally flooded or inundated
X intermittently flooded or temporary
surface waters
no evidence of flooding or surface
waters
Wetland Type (select one)*
_ Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savannah
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
X Wet flat (adjacent to a stream draining from a farm pond) Ephemeral Wetland
_ Pocosin _ Carolina bay
Bog forest _ Other
T rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
WETLAND RATING
weight
Water storage 2 X 4.00 = 8 48
Bank/shoreline stabilization 2 X 4.00 = 8
Pollutant removal 4 * X 5.00 = 20
Wildlife habitat 2 X 2.00 = 4
Aquatic life value 2 X 4.00 = 8
Recreation/education 0 X 1.00 = 0
* add I point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope or radius

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I NC DEM Wetland Ranking Form
Project Name Martin Marietta Nearest Road Whitlett and Hickory House
' County Lee Wetland Area 1.417 acres Wetland width 30 (on-site) feet
Name of Evaluator TD, PTR (Wetland K) Date 5/20/98

Wetland Location Adjacent Land Use (within 1/2 mi upstream,
upslope or radius) _ -
X on pond or lake (beaver pond) X forested/natural vegetation 50 %
X on perennial stream X agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
on intermittent stream X impervious surface 5 %
within interstream divide
Soil Series Wn Dominant Vegetation
predominantly organic - humus, muck, 1) Loblolly pine
or peat 2) Red maple
X predominantly mineral - non-sandy 3) Sweetgum
- predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors Flooding and Wetness
X steep topography X semipermanently to permanently
X ditched or channelized flooded or inundated (beaver pond, stream)
total wetland within > 100 feet seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface waters
_ no evidence of flooding or surface
waters
Wetland Type (select one)*
_ Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savannah
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin _ Carolina bay
Bog forest X Other beaver pond
fi rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
WETLAND RATING
weight
Water storage 1 X 4.00 = 4 31
Bank/shoreline stabilization 1 X 4.00 = 4
Pollutant removal 2 * X 5.00 = 10
Wildlife habitat 2 X 2.00 = 4
Aquatic life value 2 X 4.00 = 8
Recreation/education 1 X 1.00 = 1
* add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10%o nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope or radius

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NC DEM Wetland Ranking Form
Project Name Martin Marietta Nearest Road Minter School
County Lee Wetland Area 1.562 acres Wetland width >100 feet
Name of Evaluator KRM (Wetland M) Date 7/14/98
Wetland Location Adjacent Land Use (within 1/2 mi upstream,
upslope or radius)
_ on pond or lake _ forested/natural vegetation _ %
_ on perennial stream _ agriculture, urban/suburban
%
X on intermittent stream _
_ impervious surface _%
within interstream divide
Soil Series Dominant Vegetation
predominantly organic - humus, muck, 1)
or peat 2)
predominantly mineral - non-sandy 3)
predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors Flooding and Wetness
steep topography _ semipermanently to permanently
ditched or channelized flooded or inundated (beaver pond, stream)
total wetland within > 100 feet _ seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface waters
_ no evidence of flooding or surface
waters
Wetland Type (select one)*
_ Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savannah
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin _ Carolina bay
_ Bog forest _ Other
rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
WETLAND RATING
weight
Water storage 2 X 4.00 = 8 44
' Bank/shoreline stabilization 3 X 4.00 = 12
Pollutant removal 3 * X 5.00 = 15
Wildlife habitat 2 X 2.00 = 4
' Aquatic life value 1 X 4.00 = 4
Recreation/education 1 X 1.00 = 1
* add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope or radius

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SECTION A- A
HORIZ. SCALE: 1"=20'
VERT. SCALE: 1"=10*
ACCESS
380- ROAD -
325-- -
SHELF OVER PIT
370- -
36A. -
360- -
CA CREEK
ELEV.= 359.5
155
SECTION B-B
HORIZ. SCALE: 1"=20'
VERT. SCALE: 1"=10'
390
BERM
385
380
325. -
3M -
BERM
AROUND PIT
360- -- -
355__ _
C/L CREEK -
ELEV.= 357.0
DITCH CROSS SECTION
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MDPLAT OF SURVEY FOR
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS
Whitt Land Surveying
1029 WEST END BLVD. DATE:
WINSTON-SALEM. NC 27101 'CH. 1 kLEiO
[phone] 06/14/99 V. 1"=10'
MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK PAGE
SECTION C-C
HORIZ. SCALE: 1 "=20'
VERT. SCALE: 1"=10'
385 TOP OF _
BERM
_sn -
31%n FIELD - -
- -
CA CREEK
ELEV.= 354.2
EXISTING CREEK BED ELEVATION AT INTERSECTION OF RAILROAD
AND MULATTO CREEK IS 354.1 FROM PREVIOUS SURVEY 08/31/98.
DITCH CROSS SECTION
AT LEMON SPRINGS QUARRY
PLAT OF SURVEY FOR
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS
Whitt Land Surveying
1029 WEST END BLVD. DATE: SCALE: MAP RECORDED IN
WINSTON-SALEM. NC 27101 H. 1" EiO? 1300K PAGE
[phone] 06/14/99 V. 1 "=10'
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 199820937 County: Lee

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NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Authorized
Owner Martin Marietta Agaregates Agent Kimlev-Horn & Associates. Inc.
Attn: Mr. John Long. VP. Gov. Affairs Attn: Mr. Jim NJ. Eisenhardt
Address Post Office Box 30013 Address Post Office Box 33068
Raleigh. North Carolina Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3068
Telephone Number [phone] Telephone Number [phone]
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town. etc.): 459.44 acres located
on the south side of SR 1157, on the east and west sides of SR 1156, Lemon Springs Quarry Expansion,
southwest of Sanford, North Carolina. The property is located adjacent to, and above the headwaters of,
Mulatto Branch and several of its unnamed tributaries.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
0 There are waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on the above described property which we strongly suggest
should be delineated and surveyed. The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will
make a final jurisdictional determination on your property.
0 Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your wetlands
cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to obtain a consultant to obtain a more timely
delineation of the wetlands. Once the consultant has flagged a wetland line on hhe property, Corps stair will
review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for final approval by the
Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional determination on your property without an approved survey.
191/The wetlands on your lot have been delineated, and the limits of the Corps jurisdiction have been explained to you.
Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period
not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
0 There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to
the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the
date of this notification.
0 This project is located in the Neuse river basin. You should contact the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
at [phone] to determine additional requirements specific to this river basin.
Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the
Armv Permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A
permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you
have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact
Jean B. Manuele at telephone number (919) 876 - 8441. Extension 24
Project Manager Signatu

Date 25 September 1998 Expiration Date
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELD SKETCH OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
DELINEATION FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
25 September 1998
To: File
' Subject: AID 199820937, Jurisdictional Delineation Verification
f--r Martin Marietta-Lemon Springs Quarry, southwest of Sanford,
Lee.County, North Carolina.

1. 15 July 1998-I met with Mr. Jim Eisenhardt and Mr. Keith
Marklund with Kimley-Horn & Associates, agents for Martin
Marietta, on their 459.44 acre tract, Lemon Springs Quarry
Expansion, located on the south side of SR 1157, on the east and
west sides of SR 1156, southwest of Sanford, Lee County, North
Carolina. The property is located adjacent to, and above the
headwaters of, Mulatto-Branch and several of its unnamed
tributaries. Mr. John Dorney with the North Carolina Division of
Water was also present.
2. The purpose of the site
delineation conducted by the
regulatory authority pursuan
Act and to determine whether
permits will be required for
existing quarry.
inspection was to verify the
agents for wetlands subject to our
t to Section 404 of the Clean Water
any Department of the Army (DA)
the proposed expansion of the
3. It was noted during the site inspection, that areas
identified as non-jurisdictional by the Wilson case have either
been filled or are in the process of being filled (Areas OW-1, J
and H). The remaining jurisdictional areas found to accurately
depict the limits of our regulatory authority and the agents were
advised that they could either survey the delineation or they
could utilize GPS units within submeter accuracy. However, a
surveyor would need to seal the survey in order for us to sign
off on the delineation for 5 years. However, provided the site
was utilized GPS units with submeter accuracy, it will be
sufficient to apply for Department of the Army (DA) permits.
4. Reference is made to the letter from Kimley-Horn and
Associates, dated 4 September 1998, regarding a summary of the
items discussed during the subject on-site meeting. While I
concur with all that is written, I would like to note that
although we may not consider the impacts towards the 500 linear
footage restriction imposed by Nationwide Permit Number 26, it
will not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of
mitigating for the functions that are lost. For example, with
respect to the previously realigned stream channel (that appears

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to look like a.. ditch), relocating it to provide a similar linear
footage of area which was impacted by the project would be more
desirable and may suffice the mitigation requirement than would
culverting the entire channel because the channel is still
providing aquatic functions in its present state, but those
functions would be altered if the channel were culverted.
5. 25 September 1998-I completed my review of the submitted
' pre-application information and issued a Jurisdictional Tearsheet
for the owner and his agent.

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Jean B. Manuele
egulatory Specialist
Raleigh Field Office
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C Kimley-Horn
' _ and Associates, Inc.
Letter of Authorization

Martin Marietta Aggregates authorizes Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to act as our
agent in the application for the Section 4041401 permits and approvals associated with the
Lemon Springs Quarry project located in Lemon Springs. Lee County, North Carolina.
June S. 1998
Jo Long
Ntartin itilariena AQQre?ates
Contact Information

John Long
Vice President, Government Affairs
Post Office Box 30013
Raleigh, North Carolina 27622-0013
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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