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Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 - Phone
704-527-1133 - Fax
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Date: 11-16-09
CWS Project 2009-2662
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TO: Ms. Cyndi Karolyko N
N.C. Division of Water Quality NO V 1 8 2009
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604 jU,?s? WATER QU,4;Ty
MAiY1;4TE;! BRANCH
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
WE ARE SENDING YOU: ®Attached ?Under separate cover via the following items:
? Prints ? Plans ? JD Package ? Specifications
? Copy of letter ? Change order ? Wetland Survey ® Other
IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, KINDLY NOTIFY US AT ONCE
1 11-16-09 7 NWP No. 13 and WQC No.3689 application - Goat Island Shoreline
Stabilization
2 11-16-09 1 $240 application fee check
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
?For approval ?Approved as submitted ?Resubmit copies for approval
®For your use ?Approved as noted ?Submit copies for distribution
?As requested ?Returned for corrections ?Return corrected prints
?For review and comment ?For your verification and signature
REMARKS: Cyndi,
Please find attached WQC No 3689 application and fee for the Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project in
Mecklenburg County. Pease do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding this
Copy to: File
Thank you,
OW mas Blackwell
Project Scientist
NORTH CAROLINA • SOUTH CAROLINA
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: Transco / Williams.
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: Carolina Wetland Services Inc P O C Mr. Gregg Antemann
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address: Goat Island. Lake Norman Mecklenburg County NC
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: N/A
8. County: Mecklenburg
9. Lat: N35.466482° Long: W80.946863° (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Lake Norman South NC dated 1996
11. Waterway: Lake Norman
12. Watershed: Catawba (HU# 03050101)
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 13
General Permit #
X Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
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November 16, 2009
Mr. Steve Chapin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
550 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
866-527-1177(office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
Subject: Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 13 and
Water Quality Certification No. 3689
Goat Island Lake Shoreline Stabilization Project
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2009-2662
The Goat Island Lake Shoreline Stabilization Project is located on Goat Island in Lake Norman in
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Figure 1, enclosed). The purpose of this project is to stabilize
the shoreline on the southwestern corner of the island. This portion of the island's shoreline is
currently rapidly eroding. This erosion has exposed an existing gas line that crosses the island and
Lake Norman. Up to ten feet of gas line is currently exposed, leading to safety concerns. Stabilizing
the shoreline is necessary in order to protect the gas line. Shoreline stabilization will also reduce the
input of sediment into the lake. Sediment is the single largest pollutant of North Carolina Waters.
Williams/Transco has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide Section 404/401
permitting services for this project.
Applicant Name: Williams/Transco. P.O.C. Mr. Mark Doss
Mailing Address: 236 Transco Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 704-892-7631
Street Address of Project: Goat Island, Lake Norman, Mecklenburg County, NC
Waterway: Lake Norman
Basin: Catawba (HU# 03050101)
City: N/A
County: Mecklenburg
Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.466482°, W80.946863°
USGS Quadrangle Name: Lake Norman South, NC, 1996
Current Land Use
The current land use for the project area is an uninhabited wooded island, with a maintained gas line
easement running across the island from east to west. Dominant vegetation within the project area
consists of red oak (Quercus rubra), loblolly pine (Pious taeda), white oak (Quercus alba), eastern
redcedar (Juniperus virginiana), common blackberry (Rubus argutus), sweetgum (Liquidamber
styracliua), dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifoliurn), and goldenrod (Solidago sp.). According to the
Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County', on-site soils consist of Cecil sandy clay loam, 8-15% slopes,
eroded (CeD2) which is a well-drained soil. Cecil sandy clay loam is not listed in the North Carolina
Hydric Soils List for Mecklenburg Countyz.
1 United States Department of Agriculture, 1971. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
2 United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1999. North Carolina Hydric Soils List, USDA-
NRCS North Carolina State Office, Raleigh
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Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project November 16, 2009
Nationwide Permit No. 13 Project No. 2009-2662
Jurisdictional Determination
On October 19, 2009 CWS's Thomas investigated the site for Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. using the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Routine On-Site Determination Method. This method is
defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual? There are no jurisdictional
wetland areas within the project limits. A Routine On-Site Data Form representative of non-
jurisdictional upland areas has been enclosed (DP1). A representative photograph of on-site upland areas
is included as Photograph A. Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were classified according to recent North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)4 and USACE guidance.
The results of the on-site field investigation indicate that there is one jurisdictional open water (Lake A)
located within the project area (Figure 1, enclosed). Lake A (Lake Norman) is an impoundment of the
Catawba River and is therefore within the Catawba River basin (HU# 03050101)5 and is classified as
"WS-IV" waters by the NCDWQ.
Lake A (Lake Norman) surrounds Goat Island (Figure 1, enclosed). The Limits of Jurisdiction of
Lake A is the 760 foot elevation contour (full pool). Lake A is an impoundment of the Catawba River
and is classified as a Traditionally Navigable Water as it is "navigable in fact". Representative
photographs of TNW Lake A in the vicinity of Goat Island are enclosed as Photographs A and B.
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on October 29, 2009 to
determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that
would be affected by the project. As of the date of this submittal, a response from SHPO has not yet
been received.
Protected Species
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on October 29,
2009 to determine the presence of any federally-listed, candidate endangered, threatened species or
critical habitat located within the project area. In a response letter dated November 4, 2009
(attached), the NCNHP stated that "The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species,
significant natural communities, significant natural heritage areas, or conservation/managed areas at
the site nor within a mile of the project area"
Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to stabilize the shoreline on the southwestern corner of the island. This
portion of the island's shoreline is currently rapidly eroding. This erosion has exposed an existing gas
line that crosses the island and Lake Norman. Up to ten feet of gas line is currently exposed, leading
to safety concerns. Stabilizing the shoreline is necessary in order to protect the gas line. Shoreline
stabilization will also reduce the input of sediment into the lake. Representative photographs C and
D (attached) show the unstable, eroding shoreline in the project area. The shoreline erosion has been
accelerated by wash generated by large boats passing along the main channel of the lake. Photographs
of the eroding banks are included as Photographs A - D.
' Environmental Laboratory. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual," Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways
Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
4 North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1999. Stream Classification Method. Version 3.1.
5 "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. U.S. Geological Survey, 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina.
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Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project November 16, 2009
Nationwide Permit No. 13 Proiect No. 2009-2662
Our client proposes to permanently stabilize the southwestern corner of the island using SUBMAR:
revetment mattresses. Submar revetment mats are an articulating concrete mat used primarily for
pipeline protection, erosion control, and shoreline stabilization. The mat has open areas that allow re-
vegetation through the mat. The design for matted areas includes a rapid return to a natural
appearance. This hard stabilization is necessary to adequately protect the gas pipeline and will not
wash away like traditional rip-rap. The banks will be laid back to a 2:1 slope and the mats will be
trenched in at the top and bottom of the slope. Livestakes will be installed through the gaps in the
mats to increase stability and speed the return of natural vegetation.
Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. and upland buffers will be reduced to the maximum
extent practicable. The grading/stabilization will be stopped at the shortest point as dictated by existing
bank stability and the need to adequately protect the gas line. Due to frequent and significant
fluctuations in the water surface elevation of the lake shoreline, stabilization will extend for up to 15 feet
past the limits of jurisdiction of the lake (760' contour). This is necessary in order to protect the
shoreline and gas pipeline from wash and erosion at times when the lake level is below full pool.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream
waters.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters
Unavoidable impacts to TNW Lake A total 229 bank feet. Plan view and cross-section drawings have
been included (Figures 3 and 5, enclosed). A total of 53 cubic yards of fill will be discharged into
Lake A. Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional waters are summarized in Table 1, below. Discharges
to Lake A exceed 1 cubic yard per running foot in some locations. On behalf of Williams/Transco,
CWS is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification Application with attachments in accordance with
Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 27 and pursuant to Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 13 and
Water Quality Certification No. 3689 (enclosed).
Table 1. Summarv of Impacts to On-Site Jurisdictional Waters
Impacts
Jurisdictional Feature Activity Discharge
Length

(bank feet) Volume
Cubic Yards
TNW Lake A Shoreline 229 53
Stabilization
Permanent Open Water Impacts Total 229 bank feet 53 cubic yards
Proposed Impacts to Lake Buffers
In order to stabilize the shoreline and adequately protect the gas pipeline it will be necessary to lay the
currently vertical lake banks back to a 2:1 slope. This will result in unavoidable impacts to the upland
Lake Buffer. Buffer impacts will total 1,292 square feet. Approximately 29 trees of over 2" diameter at
breast height will be removed. As the project is located in Mecklenburg County an Application for
Temporary Buffer Disturbance will be submitted to Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental
Services Agency (LUESA).
Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project November 16, 2009
Nationwide Permit No. 13 Proiect No. 2009-2662
Compensatory Mitigation
Construction of this project has limited the amount of permanent impacts to 229 bank feet of lake
shore due to shoreline stabilization (53 cubic yards of fill discharged below the ordinary high water
mark). The shoreline stabilization will not result in the loss of Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The
project will result in a net improvement in water quality through a reduction in the amount of
sediment entering the lake from bank erosion. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for impacts to
jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
Construction of the project will also impact approximately 1,292 square feet of lake buffer in order to
regrade vertical banks (Figure 4, enclosed). The impacted buffer area will be stabilized with Submar
concrete revetment mats. The mat has open areas that allow re-vegetation through the mat. The
impacted area will also be seeded with a riparian seed mix and livestaked with native woody
vegetation on 1 foot centers (approximately 1,292 livestakes). This will provide good bank stability
and allow native riparian vegetation to reestablish quickly. A buffer restoration plan is included as
Figure 6.
Please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Blackwell at 704-527-1177 or [e-mail] should you
have any questions or comments regarding these findings.
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Tlomj71as 4JB!lackwell Greg C. Antemann, PWS
Project Scientist Principal Scientist
Enclosures: USGS 7.5' Lake Norman South, NC Topographic Quadrangle
NRCS Mecklenburg County Soil Survey
Figure 1. Aerial Photograph
Figure 2. Aerial Photograph
Figure 3. Proposed Jurisdictional Waters Impacts (Plan View)
Figure 4. Proposed Lake Buffer Impacts (Plan View)
Figure 5. Impact Cross-Sections
Figure 6. Buffer Restoration Plan
Agent Authorization Form
Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Pen-nit No. 13
USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Form (DP1)
Agency Correspondence
Representative Photographs (A - D)
cc: Ms. Cyndi Karoly, N.C. Division of Water Quality
Mr. Mark Cantrell, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
I, Mark Doss, representing Williams/Transco, hereby certify that I have authorized Gregg
C. Antemann of Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. to act on my behalf and take all actions
necessary to the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this request for wetlands
permitting and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
We hereby certify that the above infonnation submitted in this application is true and
accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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Completion of this form will allow the agent to sign all future application correspondence.
REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
DATE: October 29.2009
COUNTY Mecklenburg County. North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT 14 acres
PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
Williams/Transco
POC: Mr. Mark Doss, at [phone]
236 Transco Road
Mooresville. NC 28117
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
POC: Gregg C. Antemann PWS at [phone]
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
( ) On-going site work for development purposes
( X) Project in planning stages
(Type of project: Shoreline Stabilization )
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
(Type of project: )
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be
forwarded.
(X) USGS 7.5-Minute Lake Norman South, NC Topographic Quadrangle
(X) NRCS Mecklenburg County Soil Survey
(X) Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Figures 1 and 2)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Plan View) (Figures 3 and 4)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Cross-Section) (Figure 5)
(X) Buffer Restoration Plan (Figure 6)
(X ) Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 13
(X) Agent Authorization Form
(X ) Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form
(X) Routine On-Site Data Form (DP 1)
(X ) Representative Photographs (A - D)
Signa e of Property Owner or
Authorized Agent
Mr. Gregg C. Antemann, PWS
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.0 November 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
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1. Processing
I a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 or General Permit (GP) number: Water Quality Certification No.
3689
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ® No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® No
If. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project
2b. County: Mecklenburg
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Cornelius
2d. Subdivision name: N/A I Li
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: N/A
3. Owner Information wan AmANos TORMWATMBMAKMI
3a. Name on Recorded Deed: Duke Energy
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): N/A
3d. Street address: 526 South Church St
3e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28202-1904
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
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PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version
Section A. Applicant Information, continued
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: Gas pipeline owner
4b. Name: Mr. Mark Doss, District Manager
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Williams/Transco
4d. Street address: 236 Transco Road
4e. City, state, zip: Mooresville, NC 28117
4f. Telephone no.: [phone]
4g. Fax no.: [phone]
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Mr. Gregg Antemann, PWS
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
5c. Street address: 550 E Westinghouse Blvd.
5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28173
5e. Telephone no.: 704-527-1177
5f. Fax no.: 704-527-1133
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
Page 2 of 13
PCN Form - November 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 00181199
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): 35.466482° 'N - 80.946863°'W
1 c. Property size: 14 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Lake Norman
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class WS-IV
2c. River basin: Catawba
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project area consists of an uninhabited wooded island crossed by a maintained gas pipeline easement.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
N/AI
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of this project is to stabilize the shoreline on the southwestern corner of the island. This portion of the island's
shoreline is currently rapidly eroding. This erosion has exposed an existing gas line that crosses the island and Lake
Norman. Up to ten feet of gas line is currently exposed, leading to safety concerns. Stabilizing the shoreline is
necessary in order to protect the gas line. Shoreline stabilization will also reduce the input of sediment into the lake.
Representative photographs C and D (attached) show the unstable, eroding shoreline in the project area. The shoreline
erosion has been accelerated by wash generated by large boats passing along the main channel of the lake.
Photographs of the eroding banks are included as Photographs A - D.
3e: Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Our client proposes to permanently stabilize the southwestern corner of the island using SUBMARtm revetment
mattresses. Submar revetment mats are an articulating concrete mat used primarily for pipeline protection, erosion
control, and shoreline stabilization. The mat has open areas that allow re-vegetation through the mat. The design for
matted areas includes a rapid return to a natural appearance. This hard stabilization is necessary to adequately protect
the gas pipeline and will not wash away like traditional rip-rap. The banks will be laid back to a 2:1 slope and the mats
will be trenched in at the top and bottom of the slope. Livestakes will be installed through the gaps in the mats to
increase stability and speed the return of natural vegetation.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes
? No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
® Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or impact (if known) DWQ - non-404, other)
Temporary (T
W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f.
Stream impact Type of Stream name Perennial (PER) or Average stream width (feet) Impact
number - impact intermittent (INT)? length
Permanent (P) or (linear feet)
Temporary (T)
S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT
S2 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
S3 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
S4 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT
S6 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
3g. Total stream and tributary impacts
3h. Comments:
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory, continued
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
- Permanent (if
(P) or applicable)
Temporary
01 ? P ® T Lake
Norman Fill Lake 0.08
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0.08
4g. Comments: Shoreline stabilization will result in impacts to 229 bank feet of shoreline and will discharge 53 cubic yards of
fill into Lake Norman.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory, continued
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction pro osed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No if yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ® Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact (square Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) for impact Stream name mitigation feet) (square feet)
or Temporary required?
T
Bank
131 ? P ®T Stabilizati Lake Norman ? Yes ® No 1,292
on
B2 ?P?T ?Yes ?No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes ?No
6h. Total buffer impacts 1,292
6i. Comments: The project falls under the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
lln order to stabilize the shoreline and adequately protect the gas pipe-line it will be necessary to lay the currently vertical
lake banks back to a 2:1 slope. This will result in unavoidable impacts to the upland Lake Buffer. Buffer impacts will total
1,292 square feet. Approximately 29 trees of over 2" diameter at breast height will be removed. As the project is located
in Mecklenburg County an Application for Temporary Buffer Disturbance will be submitted to Mecklenburg County Land
Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA).
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters. All
construction activities will be conducted in the dry.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

? Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm, cool, cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h.. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation, continued
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
Total buffer mitigation required:
6c. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6d. Comments: The project falls under the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County LUESA. A buffer restoration plan will be
submitted to LUESA for approval.
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ? Yes ? No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? ? Yes ? No
2. Determination if the Project Requires a Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Does the project require a Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit? ® Yes ® No
2b. Is the project subject to General Certification 3704 or 3705? ? Yes ® No
3. Determination of Stormwater Review Jurisdiction
3a. Is this project subject to any of the following state-implemented stormwater ? Coastal counties
management programs (check all that apply)? ? HQW
If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the DWQ and one copy of the [_1 ORW
? Session Law 2006-246
approved stormwater management plan. ? Other:
3b. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Mecklenburg County
3c. Is this local government certified to implement a state stormwater program? ® Yes ? No
If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the local government and one copy
of the approved stormwater management plan (or one copy of the approved
Stormwater management plan stamped as approved).
4. Information Re uired for DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
4a. What is the overall percent imperviousness according to the most current site
lan? `20% - No change in impervious
p percent

4b. Does this project contain any areas that meet the criteria for "high density" per
General Certifications 3704 and 3705? ? Yes No
4c. If the site is over 24% impervious and/or contains high density areas, then provide a brief narrative description of the
stormwater management plan.
4d. Has a completed BMP Supplement Form with all required items been submitted
for each stormwater BMP? ? Yes ® No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ? Yes ® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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. F. Supplementary Information, continued
6. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No
impacts?
El Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on October 29, 2009 to determine the
presence of any federally-listed, candidate endangered, threatened species or critical habitat located within the project
area. As of the date of this submittal, a response from NCNHP has not yet been received. The NCNHP elemental
occurrence GIS layer (Updated 2007) was also consulted and indicated no elemental occurrences or federally protected
species or habitat within two miles of the project area.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Fisheries: http://sharpfin.nmfs.noaa.gov/website/EFH_Mapper/map.aspx
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on October 29, 2009 to determine the presence
of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. As of the date
of this submittal, a response from SHPO has not yet been received.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The elevation of the 100 year flood is controlled at 760 ft by the
Lake Norman Dam. This project will result in a zero rise in flood elevation.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM map no. 3710461300L
Gregg Antemann, PWS C
z
Principal Scientist -
r-a- 10/29/09
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Date
is provided.)
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Date: 10/19/09
Applicant/Owner: Williams/Transco County: Mecklenburg
Investigator(s): TJB State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: U land
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP1
(If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1 Pinus taeda Stratum Indicator
Tree FAC Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9
2 Ouercus alba Tree FACU 10
3 Quercus falcata Tree FACU- 11
4 Liquidambar styracii lua Tree FAC+ 12
5 Juniperus virginiana Tree FACU- 13
6 Rubus argutus Herb FACU+ 14
7 Eupatorium capillifolium Herb FACU 15
8 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
28%
Remarks:
Less than 50% of the dominant
plant species are FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: > 18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
_
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No Indicators of wetland hydrology are present
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil sandy clay loam. 8-15% slopes, eroded (CeD2) Drainage Class well drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic T is Ha ludults Confirm Mapped Type. Ye No

Profile Descri tion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-7 A 5YR 4/6 n/a N/A Sandy clay loam
7-18+ B 2.5YR 4/6 n/a N/A Clay
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No indicators of hydrjc soils are present.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Circle)
etland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
Data point is representative of a non-jurisdictional upland area
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
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NrtcUAR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
November 4, 2009
Mr. Jamie MacMartin
Carolina Wetland Services
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Subject: Goat Island Stabilization Project; Lake Norman, Mecklenburg County
CWS Project No. 2009-2662
Dear Mr. MacMartin:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, significant
natural heritage areas, or conservation/managed areas at the site nor within a mile of the project area.
The State Threatened bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) nests on another small island in the'lake,
farther than 1 mile away; eagles forage at the lake, though the project is not expected to impact the
species. Considering all of the other activities that transpire at the lake that might impact eagles, such as
boating, fishing, and water skiing, any impacts from this project would likely be highly insignificant.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at www.ncnhp.org for a listing of
rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the quad map. Our
Program also has a new website that allows users to obtain information on element occurrences and
significant natural heritage areas within two miles of a given location:
<http://nhpweb.enr.state.ne.us/nhis/public/gmap75_main.phtml>. The user name is "public" and the
password is "heritage". You may want to click "Help" for more info-nation.
NC OneMap now provides digital Natural Heritage data online for free. This service provides site
specific information on GIS layers with Natural Heritage Program rare species occurrences and
Significant Natural Heritage Areas. The NC OneMap website provides Element Occurrence (EO) ID
numbers (instead of species name), and the data user is then encouraged to contact the Natural Heritage
Program for detailed information. This service allows the user to quickly and efficiently get site specific
NHP data without visiting the NHP workroom or waiting for the Information Request to be answered by
NHP staff. For more information about data formats and access, visit <_www.nconemap.com>, then click
on "FTP Data Download", and then "nheo.zip" [to the right of "Natural Heritage Element Occurrences"]
You may also e-mail NC OneMap at <dataq(a)ncmail.net> for more information..
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us NorffiCarOli..i1d
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Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project October 29, 2009
Nationwide Permit No. 13 Proiect No. 2009-2662
Photo A. View of eroding banks on Goat Island in Lake Norman
Photo B. View of eroding banks on Goat Island in. Lake Norman
Goat Island Shoreline Stabilization Project October 29, 2009
Nationwide Permit No. 13 Proiect No 2009-2662
Photo B. View of existing rip rap on gas line easement.
Moto 1:3. V iew of eroding banks on Goat Island in Lake Norman