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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140957 Ver 2_Draft PRM Plan for Wetlands_20170804Burdette, Jennifer a From: Jeremy Schmid <jschmid@res.us> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:45 PM To: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US); emily.c.greer@usace.army.mil; Burdette, Jennifer a; Jean.B.Gibby@usace.army.mil Cc: Spencer.Trichell@dominionenergy.com; T.J. Mascia; Daniel Ingram; richard.b.gangle@dominionenergy.com Subject: Draft Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan for the Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline Attachments: ACP NC PRMP_20170804_reduced.pdf Good afternoon all, The Permittee, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (Atlantic) is pleased to present this Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan (PRMP) for compensatory mitigation for unavoidable wetland impacts associated with the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) in five Hydrologic Units in North Carolina. The document attached describes how the PRMP will compensate for the unavoidable wetland impacts in the subject Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC). The goal of the PRMP is the re-establishment of appropriate riparian and non -riparian forested wetlands in sufficient acreage to compensate for both wetland conversion and permanent wetland loss associated with construction of the ACP in each subject HUC. We would appreciate your review and concurrence and look forward to continuing to work with you on the ACP. Sincerely, Jeremy Schmid, PWS I Ecologist I Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC 302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27605 Direct: 919.926.1473 1 Cell: 919.345.3034 e Do ninian Energy Services, Me. 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060 August 4, 2017 BY EMAIL Samantha Dailey U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Emily Greer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 Dominion PW Energy Re: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Submittal of Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan for the Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Project in North Carolina Dear Ms. Dailey, and Ms. Greer: The Permittee, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (Atlantic) is pleased to present this Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan (PRMP) for compensatory mitigation for unavoidable wetland impacts associated with the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) in five Hydrologic Units in North Carolina, This document describes how the PRMP will compensate for the unavoidable wetland impacts in the subject Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC). The goal of the PRMP is the re-establishment of appropriate riparian and non -riparian forested wetlands in sufficient acreage to compensate for both wetland conversion and permanent wetland loss associated with construction of the ACP in each subject HUC. Atlantic has contracted with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) to provide this PRMP. RES will be responsible for implementation of the PRMP, monitoring, meeting performance standards, and long-term management of the PRM sites as described in 33 CFR 332.3 (1) (Federal Register 2005). Project and Company Background Atlantic is a company formed by four major U.S. energy companies — Dominion Energy, Duke Energy Corporation, Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc., and Southern Company Gas. Atlantic will own and operate the proposed ACP, an approximately 600 -mile -long, interstate natural gas transmission pipeline system designed to meet growing energy needs in Virginia and North Carolina. The ACP will deliver up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) of natural gas to be used to generate electricity, heat homes, and run local businesses. The underground pipeline project will facilitate cleaner air, increase reliability and security of natural gas supplies, and provide a significant economic boost in Virginia and North Carolina. Ms. Dailey and Ms. Greer August 4, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Atlantic has contracted with Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (DETI), a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, to permit, build, and operate the ACP on behalf of Atlantic. The ACP will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act. The ACP is subject to review by FERC under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as other environmental and natural resource laws. We would appreciate your review and concurrence and look forward to continuing to work with you on the ACP. Please contact Richard B. Gangle at (804) 273-2814 or Richard.13.Gangle@dominionenergy.com dominionenergy.com if there are questions regarding this report. Please direct written responses to: Richard B. Gangle Dominion Energy Services, Inc. 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Sincere, Richard Gang]. Manager, Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cc: Spencer Trichell, Dominion Jennifer Burdette, N.C. Department of Water Resources Attachments: Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan for the Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project in North Carolina pres Resource Environmental Solutions Atlantic Coast Pipeline, North Carolina Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan Submitted To: United States Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Regulatory Branch Raleigh Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 Wilmington Field Office 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 Submitted: July 2017 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Property Location.......................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Property Ownership and Responsible Party Qualifications.......................................................... 2 1.3 Recorded Liens, Encumbrances, or Restrictions...........................................................................3 2.0 Impact Avoidance and Minimization................................................................................................ 3 3.0 PRM Site Protection......................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 Site Specific Conceptual Mitigation Plans........................................................................................ 3 4.1 Blue Rose Conceptual Mitigation Plan......................................................................................... 3 Project Location and Driving Directions.............................................................................................. 3 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.............................................................................................4 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics...........................................................................4 SiteMapped Soil Series........................................................................................................................4 Endangered/Threatened Species...........................................................................................................4 Vegetationand Wildlife........................................................................................................................5 CulturalResources .......................................... �............................................................................. 5 Constraints............................................................................................................................................ 5 Blue Rose Wetland Mitigation Approach............................................................................................. 6 4.2 Chisolm Bay Conceptual Mitigation Plan................................................................................... 7 Project Location and Driving Directions.............................................................................................. 7 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S............................................................................................. 7 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics...........................................................................7 SiteMapped Soil Series........................................................................................................................7 Endangered/Threatened Species........................................................................................................... 8 Vegetationand Wildlife........................................................................................................................9 CulturalResources................................................................................................................................9 Constraints............................................................................................................................................ 9 Chisolm Bay Wetland Mitigation Approach........................................................................................ 9 4.3 Hickory Meadows Conceptual Mitigation Plan..........................................................................11 Project Location and Driving Directions............................................................................................11 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the US ...........................................................................................11 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics.........................................................................11 SiteMapped Soil Series......................................................................................................................11 Endangered/Threatened Species.........................................................................................................12 Vegetationand Wildlife......................................................................................................................12 CulturalResources..............................................................................................................................13 Constraints..........................................................................................................................................13 Hickory Meadows Wetland Mitigation Approach..............................................................................13 4.4 Huntsman Conceptual Mitigation Plan.......................................................................................14 Project Location and Driving Directions............................................................................................14 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S...........................................................................................14 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics.........................................................................14 SiteMapped Soil Series......................................................................................................................15 Endangered/Threatened Species.........................................................................................................15 Vegetationand Wildlife......................................................................................................................16 CulturalResources..............................................................................................................................16 Constraints..........................................................................................................................................16 Huntsman Wetland Mitigation Approach...........................................................................................16 4.5 Lonesome Pine Conceptual Mitigation Plan...............................................................................17 Project Location and Driving Directions............................................................................................18 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the US ...........................................................................................18 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics.........................................................................18 SiteMapped Soil Series......................................................................................................................18 Endangered/Threatened Species.........................................................................................................19 Vegetationand Wildlife......................................................................................................................20 CulturalResources..............................................................................................................................20 Constraints.......................................................................................................................................... 20 Lonesome Pine Wetland Mitigation Approach................................................................................... 20 4.6 Mudcat Conceptual Mitigation Plan........................................................................................... 21 Project Location and Driving Directions............................................................................................ 21 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the US ........................................................................................... 22 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics.........................................................................22 SiteMapped Soil Series......................................................................................................................22 Endangered/Threatened Species......................................................................................................... 22 Vegetationand Wildlife......................................................................................................................23 PRMP Details by HUC CulturalResources..............................................................................................................................24 Blue Rose - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Constraints.......................................................................................................................................... 24 Mudcat Wetland Mitigation Approach...............................................................................................24 Chisolm Bay - NRCS Mapped Soil Series 4.7 Rattlesnake Creek Conceptual Mitigation Plan.......................................................................... 25 Project Location and Driving Directions............................................................................................ 25 Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S........................................................................................... 25 General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics.........................................................................25 Huntsman - NRCS Mapped Soil Series SiteMapped Soil Series......................................................................................................................26 Huntsman - Protected Species in Nash County Endangered/Threatened Species......................................................................................................... 26 Vegetationand Wildlife......................................................................................................................27 Lonesome Pine - Protected Species in Nash County CulturalResources..............................................................................................................................28 Mudcat - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Constraints.......................................................................................................................................... 28 Rattlesnake Creek Wetland Mitigation Approach.............................................................................. 28 5.0 Maintenance Plan............................................................................................................................29 Rattlesnake Creek - Protected Species in Nash County 6.0 Monitoring and Performance Standards.......................................................................................... 29 VisualMonitoring...............................................................................................................................29 Vegetative Success Criteria................................................................................................................ 29 WetlandHydrology............................................................................................................................. 30 AdaptiveManagement........................................................................................................................30 7.0 Financial Assurances..................................................................................................................... 30 List of Tables Table 1: PRMP Details by HUC Table 2: Blue Rose - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 3: Blue Rose - Protected Species in Nash County Table 4: Chisolm Bay - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 5: Chisolm Bay - Protected Species in Nash County Table 6: Hickory Meadows - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 7: Hickory Meadows - Protected Species in Nash County Table 8: Huntsman - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 9: Huntsman - Protected Species in Nash County Table 10: Lonesome Pine - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 11: Lonesome Pine - Protected Species in Nash County Table 12: Mudcat - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 13: Mudcat - Protected Species in Nash County Table 14: Rattlesnake Creek - NRCS Mapped Soil Series Table 15: Rattlesnake Creek - Protected Species in Nash County Attachment A: Figures Wetland PRM Overview Map Figure 1: Blue Rose - Vicinity Map Figure 2: Blue Rose - USGS Map Figure 3: Blue Rose - Aerial Photo Map Figure 4: Blue Rose - Soils Map Figure 5: Blue Rose - NWI Map Figure 6: Blue Rose - Conceptual Plan Figure 7: Chisolm Bay - Vicinity Map Figure 8: Chisolm Bay - USGS Map Figure 9: Chisolm Bay - Aerial Photo Map Figure 10: Chisolm Bay - Soils Map Figure 11: Chisolm Bay - NWI Map Figure 12: Chisolm Bay - Conceptual Plan Figure 13: Hickory Meadows - Vicinity Map Figure 14: Hickory Meadows - USGS Map Figure 15: Hickory Meadows - Aerial Photo Map Figure 16: Hickory Meadows - Soils Map Figure 17: Hickory Meadows - NWI Map Figure 18: Hickory Meadows - Conceptual Plan Figure 19: Huntsman - Vicinity Map Figure 20: Huntsman - USGS Map Figure 21: Huntsman - Aerial Photo Map Figure 22: Huntsman - Soils Map Figure 23: Huntsman - NWI Map Figure 24: Huntsman - Conceptual Plan Figure 25: Lonesome Pine - Vicinity Map Figure 26: Lonesome Pine - USGS Map Figure 27: Lonesome Pine - Aerial Photo Map Figure 28: Lonesome Pine - Soils Map Figure 29: Lonesome Pine - NWI Map Figure 30: Lonesome Pine - Conceptual Plan Figure 31: Mudcat - Vicinity Map Figure 32: Mudcat - USGS Map Figure 33: Mudcat - Aerial Photo Map Figure 34: Mudcat - Soils Map Figure 35: Mudcat - NWI Map Figure 36: Mudcat - Conceptual Plan Figure 37: Rattlesnake Creek - Vicinity Map Figure 38: Rattlesnake Creek - USGS Map Figure 39: Rattlesnake Creek - Aerial Photo Map Figure 40: Rattlesnake Creek - Soils Map Figure 41: Rattlesnake Creek - NWI Map Figure 42: Rattlesnake Creek - Conceptual Plan Attachment B: Wetland Worksheets Attachment C: Landowner Authorization Forms 7 1.0 Introduction Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (Permittee) presents this Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan (PRMP) for compensatory mitigation for unavoidable wetland impacts associated with the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) in five Hydrologic Units detailed in Table 1. This PRMP is prepared in accordance with the Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources; Final Rule issued on April 10, 2008 as detailed in §332.4 (c) of the Federal Register (Volume 73 Number 70). In addition, the PRMP utilizes the Wilmington District IRT Wetland Mitigation Guidelines (2013) and Wilmington District IRT Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update (2016). The Permittee has contracted with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) to provide this PRMP. RES will be responsible for implementation of the PRMP, monitoring, meeting performance standards, and long-term management of the PRM sites as described in 33 CFR 332.3 (1) (Federal Register 2008). This document describes how the PRMP will compensate for the unavoidable wetland impacts in the subject Hydrologic Unit Codes (RUCs). The goal of the PRMP is the re-establishment of appropriate riparian and non -riparian forested wetlands in sufficient acreage to compensate for both wetland conversion and permanent wetland loss associated with construction of the ACP in each subject HUC. Atlantic acknowledges that contracting with a third -party to implement a PRMP for any or all of its compensatory mitigation requirements does not alleviate the Permittee of the legal responsibility for the compensatory mitigation associated with the ACP project. Table 1. PRMP Details by HUC r ' Sites presented in the conceptual mitigation plan have been evaluated technically by RES and have an executed easement or purchase agreement. RES continues to pursue additional optional sites as needed. 2 Multiple proposed sites are presented for some HUCs as options. Permittee proposes to implement a single PRM site for riparian wetlands and a single site for non -riparian wetlands. Riparian Wetland Non -Riparian Wetland Required Proposed Required Proposed HUC PRM Site' Mitigation Mitigation Units Units Mitigation Units Mitigation Units 03020101 Blue Rose 10.14 11.36 6.21 6.80 Hickory Meadows 16.17 22.47 030201022 9.30 4.94 Lonesome 17.15 --- Pine 030402032 Chisolm Bay 10.37 6.55 13.33 7.49 Mudcat 18.78 --- Rattlesnake 03030006 Creek 9.14 17.97 16.63 23.29 03020203 Huntsman 6.70 23.51 10.54 11.39 ' Sites presented in the conceptual mitigation plan have been evaluated technically by RES and have an executed easement or purchase agreement. RES continues to pursue additional optional sites as needed. 2 Multiple proposed sites are presented for some HUCs as options. Permittee proposes to implement a single PRM site for riparian wetlands and a single site for non -riparian wetlands. 1.1 Property Location The goal of the PRM sites is to provide restored and/or enhanced hardwood forested wetland ecosystems, ancillary wetland preservation, stream improvements, and riparian buffer improvements may also be provided. For credit calculation purposes, a minimum of 1:1 ratio for impacted acres and wetland mitigation units (WMU) is contemplated to be restored within each HUC. The properties associated with the PRM sites are located entirely within the respective HUC of the non - riparian and riparian wetland impacts for which they are providing compensation. The attached Overview Map, provides the location of each proposed site relative to HUC boundaries and the ACP route. The Site Specific Mitigation Plan for each proposed site provides location details and driving directions. 1.2 Property Ownership and Responsible Party Qualifications All proposed sites are in private ownership and under easement contract with RES or under contract for fee simple purchase by a wholly-owned subsidiary of RES. RES will be the entity responsible for land management and administration. Signed Landowner Authorization Forms are included in Attachment B. RES was founded in February 2007 and grew organically from its roots restoring Louisiana wetlands to deliver mitigation solutions across Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In December 2014, RES acquired industry pioneer Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX) and EBX-Neuse I, LLC (a partnership), expanding the RES knowledge base and geographic and technical delivery capabilities. RES develops and supplies ecological offsets to help public and private sector clients obtain required permits for unavoidable, project -related impacts to wetlands, streams, and habitats. RES helps clients proactively manage risk from operations in environmentally sensitive areas by providing proactive impact analyses, streamlining permitting processes, and limiting liability and regulatory exposure. • RES is the premier provider of ecological offset solutions in the US • RES founded in 2007 / EBX founded in 1997 • 110 mitigation sites permitted/in process • Conservation easements protecting roughly 400 sites • 32,000 restored wetland acres • 4,000 acres of custom mitigation solutions • 155 miles of stream restoration • Reduced over 240 tons of nutrients • Rehabilitated and preserved over 3,700 acres of endangered species habitats In North Carolina, RES and its affiliated companies have won over $70 million in mitigation contracts with North Carolina state agencies. With a regional office in Raleigh staffed with full-time professionals, RES has the ability to carry out existing projects, as well as secure and carry out new projects and banks in the State. 2 1.3 Recorded Liens, Encumbrances, or Restrictions There are no known recorded liens, encumbrances, servitudes or other restrictions in effect on the proposed PRM sites. Site specific constraints are discussed in each site's respective plan. 2.0 Impact Avoidance and Minimization Specific data regarding impact avoidance and minimization can be found within Permittee's permit application, to which this PRMP is attached. 3.0 PRM Site Protection The owner of each PRM site shall burden the subject properties with Permanent Conservation Easements in accordance with North Carolina laws. Prior to execution of the Conservation Easements, the owner shall provide evidence that the entities proposed to hold the Conservation Easements are approved by the USACE. Upon execution of the Conservation Easements, the easement holder shall hold and enforce the Conservation Easement placed on the PRM sites and the PRM sites shall be protected in perpetuity. The Conservation Easements shall be signed and filed in the public record of each County with this Permit and PRMP. After filing, a copy of the recorded Conservation Easement, clearly showing the book, page and date of filing, will be provided to USACE. The owner, Permittee and the Permittee's contractor, RES, understand that the Conservation Easements apply to each PRM site in its entirety. No other human activities that result in the material degradation of habitat within the PRM sites shall occur without written authorization from the easement holder and USACE. Endowment funds required to uphold easement restrictions shall be negotiated prior to site transfer to the responsible parry. 4.0 Site Specific Conceptual Mitigation Plans 4.1 Blue Rose Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Blue Rose site presents the opportunity to provide both riparian and non -riparian mitigation in the Tar -Pamlico 03020101 flUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish headwater wetland and adjacent wet hardwood flat ecological communities. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. The Blue Rose site is also proposed to provide riparian buffer mitigation beyond the wetland mitigation footprint. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 2 miles west of Whitakers in Nash County (Figures 1 and 2). The GPS coordinates of the site are 36°5'58.45"N and 77°44'3.757"W. To access the site from the town of Whitakers, head West on NC -33 for approximately 2 miles, and then turn left into Gaskill Farm Rd. From this road you can access the site. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map does not depict wetlands within the project site (Figure 5). Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Rolling Coastal Plain level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. The Rolling Coastal Plain extends south from Virginia and covers much of the northern upper coastal plain of North Carolina. Relief, elevation, and stream gradients are generally greater than to the east, and soils tend to be better drained. It has a slightly cooler and shorter growing season, but is a productive agricultural region with typical crops of corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and wheat. The region appears to be biologically less diverse than the coastal plain regions to the south. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) shows the property is located within the Lynchburg -Rains -Goldsboro Association (Table 2). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as a Rains fine sandy loam (Figure 4). Most of the project soils are Rains fine sandy loam (hydric soil) and are nearly level poorly drained soils. Mapped in the higher nearly level to convex landscapes are well drained Goldsboro fine sandy loams and moderately well drained Norfolk loamy sand. Table 2. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists four endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 3). The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. 4 Drainage Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Series Class water Table classification Class Hydric Goldsboro fine Moderately 24 to 36 Prime farmland Aquic No sandy loam well Paleudults Norfolk loamy sand Well >80 Prime farmland Typic No Kandiudults Rains poorly 0 to 12 Prime farmland Typic Yes fine sandy loam Pa eaquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists four endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 3). The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. 4 In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 3. Federally Protected Species in Nash County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current Invertebrate• Dwarf wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterdon E No Current Tar River spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana E No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily agricultural, undeveloped land, and single-family homes. Land - use immediately surrounding the project includes pasture supporting livestock. The landscape consists of small ridges with linear depressions running between. A major ditch runs northwest from Gaskill Farm Road through the center of the property and into a jurisdictional feature just off property. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields and pasture to improve surface drainage offsite. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: agricultural/pasture and forest. The re-establishment areas are primarily agricultural/pasture. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop and pasture establishment. Surface churning from livestock in the area limits infiltration and both surface and subsurface long-term storage capacity. Within this proposed re-establishment area, the pasture is Bermuda (Cynodon) with buttercup (Ranunculus), and the ditched area has common rush (Juncus effusus) with no trees present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Gaskill Farm Road via multiple access roads on property. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. Blue Rose Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 11.36 -acre coastal plain headwater and 6.78 -acre wet hardwood flat forest ecological communities. The proposed wetland restoration areas consist of ditched and drained hydric soils. Surrounding land use consists of active pasture and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Excluding livestock and subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Re-establishment areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment and livestock throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by pasture grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of riparian Headwater Forest and non - riparian Wet Hardwood Flat, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including wetter, lower -lying areas more typically associated with Bottomland Hardwood Forests and areas expected to be only intermittently saturated, more typical of Headwater Forests. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Headwater Forest, is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks (Quercus spp.), red maple (Acer rubrum), ashes (Fraxinus spp.), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Wet Hardwood Flat, is typically intermittently to seasonally saturated. Precipitation and sheet runoff is the primary hydrology source. This wetland type is characterized by flat interstream topography and low 0 hydraulic conductivity soils that provide low runoff and high water storage. This wetland type is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, and blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica). hi addition to the proposed wetland mitigation, riparian buffer is proposed downstream of the headwater forest re-establishment area. 4.2 Chisolm Bay Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Chisolm Bay site presents the opportunity to provide both riparian and non -riparian mitigation in the Lumber 03040203 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish a headwater wetland and Carolina bay ecological communities. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Raeford in Hoke County (Figures 7 and 8). The GPS coordinates of the site are 34.945719°N and -79.246625 °W. To access the site from the town of Raeford, head southwest on US -401 Laurinburg Rd for approximately 3.5 miles, and then turn left into Chisolm Rd. and drive for approximately 2.25 miles to arrive at the south end of the site. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map depicts wetlands within the project site (Figure 11). The upper portion of easement contains a PEM1A (Freshwater emergent wetland). Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. F General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Atlantic Southern Loam Plains level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. This ecoregion is lower, flatter, more gently rolling, with finer -textured soils. These are shallow, elliptical depressions, often swampy or wet in the middle with dry sandy rims. The region has the highest concentration of Carolina bays. Carolina bays not drained for agriculture often contain rare or endangered plant and animal species. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located within the Norfolk-Exum-Goldsboro Association (Table 4). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as a Woodington loamy sand and a Pantego loam (Figure 10). Most of the project soils are either Norfolk loamy sand or Pantego loam. Mapped in the higher nearly level to convex landscapes are well drained Goldsboro, Norfolk, Duplin, and Lynchburg sandy loams and loamy sands. Table 4. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site 7 Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists six endangered species for Hoke County, North Carolina: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), red -cockaded woodpecker, Saint Francis' satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchelhi francisci), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana), Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) and rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) (Table 5). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Drainage Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Series Class Water Table classification Class Hydric Goldsboro loamy Moderately 24 to 36 Prime farmland Aquic No sand well Paleudults Norfolk loamy sand Well 40 to 72 Prime farmland Typic Kandiudults No Woodington loamy poor 0 to 12 Statewide importance Typic yes sand Paleaquults Duplin sandy loam Moderately 24 to 36 Prime farmland Aquic No well Paleudults Lynchburg sandy Somewhat 6 to 18 Prime farmland Aeric No loam poorly Paleaquults Pantego loam Poorly 0 to 12 Prime farmland Umbric yes Paleaquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists six endangered species for Hoke County, North Carolina: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), red -cockaded woodpecker, Saint Francis' satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchelhi francisci), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana), Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) and rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) (Table 5). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 5. Federally Protected Species in Hoke County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current American alligator Alligator mississippiensis T No Current Invertebrate• Saint Fracis' satyr butterfly Neonympha mitchellii fransisci E No Current Vascular Plant: American chaffseed Schwalbea Americana E No Current Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E No Current Rough -leaved loosestrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia E No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily forestry and agricultural. There are low-density residential lots, maintained vegetation, and two-lane roads also present in the immediate project vicinity. The landscape is relatively flat with small depressions and ridges. A major ditch runs southeast through the center of the property and eventually connects to Raft Swamp off property. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields to improve surface drainage towards the main ditch. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: agricultural and forest. The re-establishment areas are primarily agricultural. V The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop establishment. Within the proposed re-establishment area is corn and soybeans, while areas along the ditch contain sparse patches of common rush and sedges (Carex sp.) with no trees present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Chisolm Road and Old Maxton Road. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts or easements within the proposed Bank boundaries. A large overhead powerline crosses the proposed riparian wetland area and will be excluded from the easement and credit generating area. The easement was shaped to purposefully avoid a powerline easement that would bisect the project if the easement was continuous. Chisolm Bay Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 6.55 -acre riparian headwater forest and 7.49 -acre non -riparian pocosin wetland ecological community. The wetland restoration areas are 0 divided into two separate areas based on wetland type but have similar restoration approaches. The area to the south consists of one main ditch that discharges to Raft Swamp off site. The additional wetland restoration area is located to the north and is a small drained Carolina bay. Surrounding land use consists of active forestry and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by planted crops, pasture grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of headwater forest and pocosin, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including areas expected to be only intermittently saturated, more typical of Headwater Forests and poorly drained basins more typical of Pocosins. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Headwater Forest is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sweetgum, and sycamore. Pocosin is typically seasonally saturated or inundated by a high or perched water table. The primary source of water is a high water table resulting from precipitation and slow drainage. This wetland type is characterized by poorly drained, interstream flats and in basins such as Carolina bays. This wetland type is dominated by dense, waxy evergreen shrubs that typically include gallberries (Ilex sp.), fetterbushes (Leucothoe sp.), and greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia). 10 4.3 Hickory Meadows Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Hickory Meadows site presents the opportunity to provide both riparian and non -riparian mitigation in the Tar -Pamlico 03020102 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to a golf course land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish headwater wetland and adjacent wet hardwood flat ecological communities. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. The Hickory Meadows site is also proposed to provide riparian buffer mitigation beyond the wetland mitigation footprint. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 12 miles north of Rocky Mount in Nash County (Figures 13 and 14). The GPS coordinates of the site are 36.058494°N and -77.782736 °W. To access the site from the town of Rocky Mount, head west on US -64 for about 5 miles then take I-95 N for I 1 miles taking the Swift Creek School Rd. exit and turn right off of the highway and then immediately the site is on the right side of the road. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map depicts wetlands within the project site (Figure 17). There are a few small portions scattered throughout the easement including PUBHh (Freshwater Pond), PUBHh (Freshwater Pond), and PEM1Fh (Freshwater emergent wetland). Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Rolling Coastal Plain level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. The Rolling Coastal Plain extends south from Virginia and covers much of the northern upper coastal plain of North Carolina. Relief, elevation, and stream gradients are generally greater than to the east, and soils tend to be better drained. It has a slightly cooler and shorter growing season, but is a productive agricultural region with typical crops of corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and wheat. The region appears to be biologically less diverse than the coastal plain regions to the south. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located within the Lynchburg -Rains -Goldsboro Association (Table 6). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as a Rains fine sandy loam (Figure 16). Most of the project soils are Rains fine sandy loam (hydric soil) and are nearly level poorly drained soils. Mapped in the higher nearly level to convex landscapes are well drained Norfolk loamy sands. 11 Table 6. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 7). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 7. Federally Protected Species in Nash County Common Name Drainage Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Vertebrate: Series Class water Table classification Class Hydric Norfolk loamy Well 40 to 72 Prime farmland Typic No sand I Kandiudults Rains fine sandy poorly 0 to 12 Prime farmland Typic yes loam Pale aquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 7). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 7. Federally Protected Species in Nash County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current Invertebrate• Dwarf wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterdon E No Current Tar River spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana E No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily agricultural, undeveloped land, and single-family homes. Land - use immediately surrounding the project includes maintained land associated with a golf course. The landscape consists of small rolling hills with broad interstream divides. A small ditch runs along the north and western property boundaries and eventually connects to a small unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Swamp, forming the southern boundary. Several shallow ditches occur in throughout the golf course to improve surface drainage towards the main ditch. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community 12 types present within the project area: agricultural and forest. The re-establishment areas are primarily agricultural. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for golf course establishment. Within the proposed re-establishment area is Bermuda grass and various oak and juniper species. Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Swift Creek School Road via multiple access roads on property. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. Hickory Meadows Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 16.17 -acre riparian coastal plain headwater wetland and 22.47 -acre wet hardwood forest ecological communities. The wetland restoration areas consist of a network of ditches and wetland fill all converge into an unnamed tributary. The unnamed tributary has been altered in order to drain surrounding land for commercial/golf course use. Surrounding land use consists of active forestry and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and landscape modifications have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment throughout the year. The maintained areas are dominated by planted fairway grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. 13 The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of Hardwood Flat and Headwater Forest, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including wetter, lower -lying areas more typically associated with Bottomland Hardwood Forests and areas expected to be only intermittently saturated, more typical of Hardwood Flats and Headwater Forests. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Headwater Forest, is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sweetgum, and sycamore. Wet Hardwood Flat, is typically intermittently to seasonally saturated. Precipitation and sheet runoff is the primary hydrology source. This wetland type is characterized by flat interstream topography and low hydraulic conductivity soils that provide low runoff and high water storage. This wetland type is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, and blackgum. In addition to the proposed wetland mitigation, riparian buffer is proposed downstream of the headwater forest re-establishment area. 4.4 Huntsman Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Huntsman site presents the opportunity to provide contiguous riparian and non -riparian mitigation in the Neuse 03020203 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish headwater wetland and adjacent wet hardwood flat ecological communities. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. The Huntsman site is also proposed to provide riparian buffer mitigation beyond the wetland mitigation footprint. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Farmville in Pitt County (Figures 19 and 20). The GPS coordinates of the site are 35.568016°N and -77.542056 °W. To access the site from the town of Farmville, head south east on East Wilson St which turns into Moye-Turnage Rd. for about 3.2 miles. The site will be accessible from the left side of the road. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map does not depict wetlands within the project site (Figure 23). Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Rolling Coastal Plain level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. The Rolling Coastal Plain extends south from Virginia and covers much of the northern upper coastal plain of North Carolina. Relief, elevation, and stream gradients are generally greater than to the east, and soils tend to be better drained. It has a slightly cooler and shorter growing season, but is a 14 productive agricultural region with typical crops of corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and wheat. The region appears to be biologically less diverse than the coastal plain regions to the south. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located within the Coxville-Exum Association (Table 8). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as a Coxville fine sandy loam (Figure 22). Most of the project soils are the same Coxville fine sandy loam (hydric soil) and are nearly level poorly drained soils. Mapped in the higher nearly level to convex landscapes are moderately well drained Exum fine sandy loam. Table 8. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Pitt County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 9). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. 15 Drainage Seasonal High Farmland Series Class water Table classification Taxonomic Class Hydric Coxville fine poorly 0 to 12 Statewide importance Typic Paleaquults Yes sandy loam Exum fine sandy Moderately 24 to 36 Prime farmland Aquic Paleudults No loam well Ocilla loamy fine Somewhat 12 to 30 Not Prime farmland Aquic Arenic No sand poorly Paleudults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Pitt County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 9). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. 15 Table 9. Federally Protected Species in Harnett County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus E No Current Invertebrate• Tar River spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana E No Historic E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily forestry and agricultural. There are low-density residential lots, maintained vegetation, and two-lane roads also present in the immediate project vicinity. The landscape is relatively flat with small ridges and interstream divides. A major ditch runs east through the center of the property and eventually connects to a small unnamed tributary leading off property. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields to improve surface drainage towards the main ditch. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: agricultural and forest. The re-establishment areas are primarily agricultural. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop establishment. Within the proposed re-establishment area is corn and soybeans, while areas along the ditch contain sparse patches of common rush and sedges with no trees present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Moye-Turnage Road. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. One 20 -ft easement break is included along the main ditch to provide landowner access. Huntsman Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 23.51 -acre coastal plain headwater and 11.39 -acre wet hardwood flat forest wetland ecological communities. The wetland restoration areas consist of a network of ditches that all converge into an unnamed tributary. The unnamed tributary has been altered in order to drain surrounding land for agricultural use. Surrounding land use consists of active forestry and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by planted crops, pasture grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of Wet Hardwood Flat and Headwater Forest, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including interstream divides more typically associated with areas expected to be only intermittently saturated, more typical of Headwater Forests. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Headwater Forest, is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sweetgum, and sycamore. Wet Hardwood Flat, is typically intermittently to seasonally saturated. Precipitation and sheet runoff is the primary hydrology source. This wetland type is characterized by flat interstream topography and low hydraulic conductivity soils that provide low runoff and high water storage. This wetland type is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, and blackgum. In addition to the proposed wetland mitigation, riparian buffer is proposed downstream of the headwater forest re-establishment area. 4.5 Lonesome Pine Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Lonesome Pine site presents the opportunity to provide riparian wetland mitigation in the Tar - Pamlico 03020102 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish a headwater wetland ecological community. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. The Lonesome Pine site will also incorporate a unique waterfowl habitat area within the 17 wetland restoration area. The excavated waterfowl pond acreage will not count toward the wetland mitigation credits. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 12 miles north of Rocky Mount in Nash County (Figures 25 and 26). The GPS coordinates of the site are 36.139452°N and -77.823903 °W. To access the site from the town of Rocky Mount, head west on US -64 for about 5 miles then take I-95 N for 11 miles taking the Swift Creek School Rd. exit and turn left crossing over the highway for about a mile then turn right onto Lonesome Pine Rd. The site is then accessible on the right side of the road about a mile down Lonesome Pine Rd. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map depicts wetlands within the project site (Figure 29). The main drainage feature is mapped as PEM1Ad (Palustrine Emergent Persistent Temporary Flooded - Ditched) Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Rolling Coastal Plain level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. This ecoregion consists of relief, elevation, and stream gradients that are generally greater than regions to the east, and soils tend to be better drained. It has a slightly cooler and shorter growing season but is a productive agricultural region. The region appears to be biologically less diverse than coastal plain regions to the south. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located within the Rains -Norfolk -Goldsboro association (Table 10). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as Rains fine sandy loam (Figure 28). Most of the project soils are Rains fine sandy loam (hydric soil) and is nearly level poorly drained soil. Mapped in the higher nearly level to convex landscapes are well drained Norfolk sandy loam, Fairview fine sandy loam and Bonneau loamy sand. Norfolk is a sandy loam with 0 to 2 percent slopes, Fairview is a fine sandy loam with 2 to 6 percent slopes, and Bonneau is a loamy sand with 0 to 6 percent slopes. 18 Table 10. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 11). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are six known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Including Roanoke slabshell (Elliptio roanokensis), Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa), Eastern Lampmussel (Lampsilis radiate), and Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus). Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 11. Federally Protected Species in Nash County Common Name Drainage Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Vertebrate: Series Class water Table classification Class Hydric Bonneau loamy Well 36 to 60 Statewide importance Arenic No sand Paleudults Faceville loamy Well >80 Prime farmland Typic No sand Kandiudults Norfolk loamy Well >80 Prime farmland Typic No sand Kandiudults Rains Poorly 0 to 12 Prime farmland Typic Yes fine sandy loam Pa eaquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists three endangered species for Nash County, North Carolina: red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (Table 11). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are six known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Including Roanoke slabshell (Elliptio roanokensis), Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa), Eastern Lampmussel (Lampsilis radiate), and Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus). Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 11. Federally Protected Species in Nash County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current Invertebrate• Dwarf wed emussel Alasmidonta heterdon E No Current Tar River spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana E No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 19 Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily forest and row crop. There are low-density residential lots, maintained vegetation, and two-lane roads also present in the immediate project vicinity. The landscape consists of a natural drainage running north through the center of the property. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields to improve surface drainage towards the natural valley. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: pasture and forest. The re- establishment areas are primarily pasture. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop establishment. Within this proposed re-establishment area is corn, sorghum, and soybeans. Areas along the ditches contain sparse patches of common rush and sedges with no trees present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. NWI mapping depicts wetlands throughout the project area (Figure 29). The main drainage feature is mapped as PEM1Ad (Palustrine Emergent Persistent Temporary Flooded - Ditched) During the initial evaluation, riparian wetlands were identified along the natural drainage upslope of the site. All surrounding agricultural fields and associated ditches discharge to these wetlands. All potential wetland areas in the project corridors will be delineated during the mitigation plan phase of the project. Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Lonesome Pine Road. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. Lonesome Pine Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 17.15 -acre coastal plain headwater forest wetland ecological community. The proposed wetland restoration area is contained entirely within a natural drainage feature that is actively maintained for agricultural use. Two main ditches follow the valley center and drain to a larger ditch flowing offsite. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; A shallow waterfowl habitat will be excavated in the wetland center to add to function and diversity of habitats in the wetland system; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. 20 The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by row crops and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a Headwater Forest natural community, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including wetter, lower -lying areas more typically associated with Riverine Swamp Forest. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re- establishment areas. In addition, an excavated waterfowl habitat area is proposed for the interior of the wetland re-establishment area. This habitat feature will not be credit generating and will be entirely within the proposed conservation easement. The waterfowl habitat will consist of shallow water planted with emergent aquatic vegetation and deeper pools. Water levels will fluctuate seasonally with groundwater elevations. Headwater Forest, is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sweetgum, and sycamore. Riverine Swamp Forest, is characterized by seasonal to semi-permanent inundation. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Overbank flooding is usually an important source of water, as well as groundwater and overland runoff. Vegetation is usually dominated by bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black gum, and water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) in the Coastal Plain ecoregions. Herbaceous cover is typically more open than in Bottomland Hardwood Forests. 4.6 Mudcat Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Mudcat site presents the opportunity to provide riparian wetland mitigation in the Lumber 03040203 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use and catfish impoundments. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish a bottomland hardwood wetland ecological community. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 1.4 miles west of Bladenboro in Bladen County (Figures 31 and 32). The GPS coordinates of the site are 34.535961°N and -78.812123°W. To access the site from the town of 21 Bladenboro, head south on S Main St for about a mile and turn right onto Forrest Dr. At just under a mile the site will be accessible off of the right side of the road. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map depicts wetlands within the project site (Figure 35). The western portion of the easement is mostly included in a PFO1C wetland (Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland). Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Atlantic Southern Loam Plains level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains level III ecoregion. This ecoregion is lower, flatter, more gently rolling, with finer -textured soils. These are shallow, elliptical depressions, often swampy or wet in the middle with dry sandy rims. The region has the highest concentration of Carolina bays. Carolina bays not drained for agriculture often contain rare or endangered plant and animal species. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located within the Lynchburg — Rains - Goldsboro association (Table 12). The series in the lower concave landscape areas are mapped as a Roanoke loam and Wahee fine sandy loam (Figure 34). Most of the project soils are Coxville loam (hydric soil) and are nearly level poorly drained soils. Johnston mucky loam occurs as a sandy loam that is very poorly drained as well. Mapped in the more upland areas are the Goldsboro sandy loam and the Lynchburg fine sandy loam. Both upland soil types are prime farmland candidates. Table 12. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists seven endangered species for Bladen County, North Carolina: American 22 Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Series Drainage Class Water Table classification Class Hydric Coxville Loam poorly 0 to 12 Statewide importance pa Typic lts Yes Goldsboro sandy moderately well 24 to 36 Prime farmland Aquic No loam Paleudults Johnston mucky Very poorly About 0 Not Prime farmland Cumulic yes loam drained Humaquepts Lynchburg fine Somewhat poorly 6 to 8 Prime farmland Aeric No sandy loam drained Paleaquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists seven endangered species for Bladen County, North Carolina: American 22 alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), northern long eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), wood stork (Mycteria Americana), American Chaffseed (Schwalbea Americana), pondberry (Lindera melissifolia), and rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia). (Table 13). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent (January, 2017) NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there are no known occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 13. Federally Protected Species in Harnett County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat I Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA No Current American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis T Current Northern Long-eared bat Myotis septenrionalis T No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current Wood stork Mycteria Americana T No Current Vascular Plant: American Chaffseed Schwalbea Americana E No Historic Pondberry Lindera melissifolia E No Historic Rough -leaved loosestrife I L simachia as erulae olia I E No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily forested and agricultural. There are low-density residential lots, maintained vegetation, and two-lane roads also present in the immediate project vicinity. The landscape is terrace above Bryant Swamp with linear depressions between small ridges. A major ditch runs north through the center of the property and into Bryant Swamp. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields to improve surface drainage towards the natural valley. Several fish stock ponds are located adjacent to Bryant Swamp and have altered hydrology in the area. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: agricultural/pasture and forest. The re- establishment areas are primarily agricultural/pasture. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop establishment. Within the proposed re-establishment area is corn and soybeans, while areas along the ditch contain sparse patches of common rush (Juncus effusus) and sedges (Carex sp.) with a few pine trees (Pinus taeda) present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. 23 Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Forest Drive via multiple access roads on property. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. Portions of the project area lie within a FEMA 100 -year floodplain. No grading or earthwork will take place within FEMA- regulated floodways. Mudcat Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 20.2 -acre coastal plain headwater and bottomland hardwood forest wetland ecological community. The main wetland restoration area is located in the center of the easement and consists of one main drainage feature that discharges to Bryant Swamp. The additional wetland restoration area is located in the floodplain adjacent to Bryant Swamp. Surrounding land use consists of active pasture and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditch will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Excluding livestock and subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment and livestock throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by pasture grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of Riverine Swamp Forest and Bottomland Hardwood Forest, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types 24 including wetter, lower -lying areas more typically associated with Riverine Swamp forest and areas expected to be only intermittently inundated, more typical of Bottomland Hardwood Forests. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Riverine Swamp Forest, is characterized by seasonal to semi-permanent inundation. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Overbank flooding is usually an important source of water, as well as groundwater and overland runoff. Vegetation is usually dominated by bald cypress, black gum, and water tupelo in the Coastal Plain ecoregions. Herbaceous cover is typically more open than in Bottomland Hardwood Forests. Bottomland Hardwood Forest, is typically intermittently to seasonally saturated. Overbank flooding can be an important source of water, as can groundwater and surface runoff. This wetland type is characterized by ground surface relief that provides good water storage. This wetland type is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sycamore, sweetgum, box elder, hackberry, and American elm. 4.7 Rattlesnake Creek Conceptual Mitigation Plan The Rattlesnake Creek site presents the opportunity to provide both riparian and non -riparian mitigation in the Cape Fear 03030006 HUC. The site has been drained and converted to agricultural production land use. The proposed mitigation work will re-establish headwater wetland and wet hardwood flat ecological communities. This work will provide runoff filtration, water storage, and wildlife habitat contiguous with a larger undisturbed forested area. Project Location and Driving Directions The site is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Atkinson in Pender County (Figures 37 and 38). The GPS coordinates of the site are 34.601997°N and -78.2012220W. To access the site from the town of Atkinson, head east on NC -53 for approximately 6 miles, and then turn left into NC -11 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Then take a left onto Shiloh Rd. and continue approximately 6 miles. The site will then be about a fourth of a mile off of the road to the south. Existing Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The USFWS NWI Map depicts wetlands within the project site (Figure 41). The northwestern portion has two small wetlands mapped as PFO4Ad or Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland. While the lower portion of the site has a wetland identified as PFO3/413d which is also deemed Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland. Detailed wetland delineation has not been performed. The site will be delineated by RES and submitted to the USACE for a preliminary jurisdictional determination. General Physiographic and Geologic Characteristics The site is located in the Carolina Flatwoods level IV ecoregion within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plains level III ecoregion. Covered by shallow coastal waters during the Pleistocene, the resultant terraces and shoreline -related landforms are covered typically by fine -loamy and coarse -loamy soils, with periodically high water tables. Other areas have clayey, sandy, or organic soils, contributing to the region's plant diversity. Carolina bays and pocosins are abundant in some areas. This region contains valuable habitat and provides important wildlife corridors. (USEPA) 25 Site Mapped Soil Series Preliminary field investigations confirm the presence of hydric soil throughout the site. Detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist will be provided in the Final Mitigation Plan. Existing soil information from the NRCS shows the property is located mostly within the Seagate — Murville - Leon association (Table 14). The series found inside of the project area are below. (Figure 40). Most of the project soils are mapped as wetland soils including: Leon fine sandy loam 0-2 percent slopes, Murville muck, Torhunta mucky fine sandy laom, and Woodington fine sandy loam. Mapped in the upland areas is the Goldsboro fine sandy loam 0-2 percent slopes. Table 14. NRCS Mapped Soil Series at Site Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists sixteen endangered species for Pender County, North Carolina: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), leather sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), northern Long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), piping plover (Charadrius melodus), red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), red knot (Calidris canutus Tufa), West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana), Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi), golden sedge (Carex lutea), rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia), and seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus). (Table 15). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted (accessed 29 June 2017) to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there is one Seasonal High Farmland Taxonomic Series Drainage Class Water Table classification Class Hydric Goldsboro fine Moderately Well 18 to 30 Prime Farmland Aquic No sandy loam Drained Paleudults Leon fine sand Poorly drained 6 to 18 Unique Importance Aeric Alaquods yes Murville Muck Very poorly 0-12 Unique Importance Umbric yes drained Endoaquods Torhunta mucky Very poorly 0-6 Prime farmland Typic yes fine sand loam drained Humaquepts Woodington fine poorly drained 0-10 Prime farmland Typic yes sandy loam Paleaquults Endangered/Threatened Species Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The USFWS database (accessed 29 June 2017) lists sixteen endangered species for Pender County, North Carolina: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), leather sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), northern Long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), piping plover (Charadrius melodus), red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), red knot (Calidris canutus Tufa), West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana), Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi), golden sedge (Carex lutea), rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia), and seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus). (Table 15). The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and prohibits take of bald and golden eagles. No protected species or potential habitat for protected species was observed during preliminary site evaluations. In addition to the USFWS database, the most recent NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) GIS database was consulted (accessed 29 June 2017) to determine whether previously cataloged occurrences of protected species are mapped within one mile of the site. Results from NHP indicated that there is one endangered species occurrences within a one -mile radius of the project area. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake's (Crotalus adamanteus) last occurrence was in October of 1979. Based on initial site investigations, no impacts to federally protected species are anticipated as a result of the proposed Project. The environmental screening phase of the Project will include USFWS coordination to confirm these findings. Table 15. Federally Protected Species in Pender County Common Name Scientific name Federal Status Habitat Present Record Status Vertebrate: Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA No Current American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis T Current Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas T No Current Hawksbill sea turtle Eretmochel s imbricata E No Historic Kemp's ridley sea turtle Lepidochelys kempii E No Current Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea E No Current Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta T No Current Northern long-eared bat M otis se tentrionalis T No Current Piping plover Charadrius melodus T No Current Red -cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E No Current Red knot Calidris canutus Tufa T No Current West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus E No Current Vascular Plant: American chaffseed Schwalbea americana E No Historic Cooley's meadowrue Thalictrum cooleyi E No Current Golden sedge Carex lutea E No Current Rough -leaved loosestrife L simachia as erulae olia E No Current Seabeach amaranth Amaranthus pumilus T No Current E = Endangered; T = Threatened; BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Vegetation and Wildlife Current land use around the site is primarily forestry, poultry housing, and agricultural. There are low- density residential lots, maintained vegetation, and two-lane roads also present in the immediate project vicinity. The landscape is terrace above Big Rattlesnake Creek with linear depressions between small ridges. A major ditch runs northwest through the center of the property and into Big Rattlesnake Creek. Several shallow ditches occur in the agricultural fields to improve surface drainage towards the natural valley. Several lagoons are located downslope of the poultry houses in order to collect nutrient runoff. Soil investigations show that much of the low-lying landscape exhibits hydric characteristics and a shallow seasonal high water table. There are two community types present within the project area: agricultural and forest. The re-establishment areas are primarily agricultural. The proposed re-establishment area is a concave landscape with ditching to drain surface and ground water for crop establishment. Within the proposed re-establishment area is corn and soybeans, while areas along the ditch contain sparse patches of common rush (Juncus effusus) and sedges (Carex sp.) with no trees present. Other grasses and weeds are limited. 27 Cultural Resources A review of the North Carolina SHPO GIS Web Service (accessed June 29, 2017) database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources on the proposed project property. No impacts are anticipated from project activities as there are no surveyed sites listed in the area. The environmental screening phase of the project will include SHPO coordination to confirm these findings. Constraints There are no major constraints to construction of the site. The site is readily accessible from Shiloh Road via multiple access roads on property. There are no existing mineral rights conflicts, easements, or utility corridors within the proposed Bank boundaries. Rattlesnake Creek Wetland Mitigation Approach The project provides an excellent opportunity for the re-establishment of a 17.97 -acre coastal plain wet hardwood flat and 23.29 -acre headwater forest wetland ecological communities. The wetland restoration areas are divided into two separate areas based on wetland type but share similar restoration approaches. The area to the southeast will be riparian headwater forest restoration and consists of one main ditch that discharges to Big Rattlesnake Creek. The additional wetland restoration area is non -riparian and is located to the northwest on a terrace above the floodplain adjacent to Big Rattlesnake Creek. Surrounding land use consists of active forestry and agricultural fields. Extensive ditching and land -use practices have altered hydrology and vegetation significantly to where jurisdiction has been removed. Hydric soils within the proposed wetlands were confirmed in preliminary site visits and will be verified by a licensed soil scientist. Wetland restoration activities will include: • The existing ditches will be backfilled and stabilized; • Grading restoration areas to match historical contours and promote detention and infiltration; • Subsoil ripping to alleviate compaction and promote soil structure; and • Areas will be replanted with appropriate tree species and a permanent seedmix. The resulting natural community will provide a functional, stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Preliminary field investigations confirmed the presence of hydric soils throughout the project site. The proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. The hydric soil areas have been altered and drained to a degree that they are trafficable by agricultural equipment and livestock throughout the year. The agricultural areas are dominated by pasture grasses and weeds, and mostly devoid of natural vegetation. Hydrology will be restored to the wetland areas by removing the artificial drainage currently in place, revegetation, and minor grading. No hydrologic trespass will affect areas outside the proposed conservation easement. These hydrology restoration activities will result in an elevated seasonal high water table and increased precipitation infiltration across the site. The Wetland Re-establishment areas will be restored to a mixture of Wet Hardwood Flat and Headwater Forest, as described in the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. The site is expected to support a mosaic of habitat types including interstream divides more 28 typically associated with non -riparian wetlands and areas more typical of Headwater Forests. A 1:1 credit ratio is proposed for the wetland re-establishment areas. Headwater Forest, is typically intermittently inundated by surface water or seasonally saturated to semi - permanently saturated. These communities occur in the wettest portions of large river floodplains. Groundwater seepage and diffuse surface flow are often important sources of water. Headwater Forests are relatively dry when compared to other riparian wetland types. Vegetation is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, sweetgum, and sycamore. Wet Hardwood Flat, is typically intermittently to seasonally saturated. Precipitation and sheet runoff is the primary hydrology source. This wetland type is characterized by flat interstream topography and low hydraulic conductivity soils that provide low runoff and high water storage. This wetland type is dominated by hardwood tree species, including various oaks, red maple, ashes, and blackgum. 5.0 Maintenance Plan The PRM sites will be monitored and maintained by RES. Through contractual agreement with the Permittee, RES will commit to restore, enhance, and preserve wetland functions, and maintain wetland habitats in accordance with the provisions in the PRMP. Maintenance includes all monitoring, reporting, adaptive management, if needed, and all work required and necessary under this PRMP. Deviation from the approved PRMP is subject to review and written approval by the USACE. 6.0 Monitoring and Performance Standards Visual Monitoring Visual monitoring of all proposed mitigation areas will be conducted a minimum of twice per monitoring year by qualified individuals. The visual assessments will include vegetation density, vigor, invasive species, and easement encroachments. Digital images will be taken at fixed representative locations to record each monitoring event, as well as any noted problem areas or areas of concern. Results of visual monitoring will be presented in a plan view exhibit with a brief description of problem areas, invasive species occurrences, and digital images. Vegetative Success Criteria Vegetation monitoring plots will be a minimum of 0.02 acres in size, and cover a minimum of two percent of the planted area. The following data will be recorded for all trees in the plots: species, height, planting date (or volunteer), and grid location. Monitoring will occur each year during the seven year monitoring period. The interim measures of vegetative success for the site will be the survival of at least 320 planted three-year old trees per acre at the end of Year 3 and 260 five-year old trees per acre at the end of Year 5. The final vegetative success criteria will be the survival of 210 trees per acre with an average height of 10 feet at the end of Year 7 of the monitoring period. Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and controlled so that none become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the site. If necessary, RES will develop a species-specific control plan. 29 Wetland Hydrology Wetland hydrology will be monitored to document hydric conditions in the wetland re-establishment areas. This will be accomplished with automatic recording pressure transducer gauges installed in representative locations across the re-establishment areas and reference wetland. The gauges will be downloaded quarterly and wetland hydroperiods will be calculated during the growing season. Gauge installation will follow current USACE guidance and success criteria will include specific hydrology standards (i.e. percent of growing season). Visual observations of primary and secondary wetland hydrology indicators will also be recorded during quarterly site visits. Target design hydroperiods will be based on mapped soil series, soil scientist's findings and recommendations, and 2016 Mitigation Guidance. Adaptive Management The Final Site Specific Mitigation Plans will include a detailed adaptive management plan that will address how potential problems are resolved. In the event that the site, or a specific component of the site, fails to achieve the defined success criteria, RES will develop necessary adaptive management plans and/or implement appropriate remedial actions for the site in coordination with the IRT. Remedial actions will be designed to achieve the success criteria specified previously, and will include identification of the causes of failure, remedial design approach, work schedule, and monitoring criteria that will take into account physical and climatic conditions. If tree mortality affects 40 percent or greater of the canopy in a wetland re-establishment area, then a remedial/supplemental planting plan will be developed and implemented for the affected area(s). 7.0 Financial Assurances RES shall establish financial assurance mechanisms so that sufficient funds are available to ensure satisfactory completion of the work described in the Mitigation Work Plan, the Long Term Management Plan, and the Adaptive Management Plan. These funds will be made available to a Third Party in the case of non-compliance or PRM site failure. 30 Attachment A Figures !I 31 i umberland Sites Under Contract ACP Centerline (12/21/2016) River Basin Cape Fear 06 Robeson - Neuse 03 - Lumber 03 Tar -Pamlico 01 - Tar -Pamlico 02 Dominion Energy Atlantic Coast Pipeline 0 12.5 Sites Under Contract Miles June 30, 2017 laden �rU rthampton Lonesome Pine �' Blue Rose Hickory Meadows Huntsma Johnston Sampson Date: 7/7/2017 Drawn by: FSL res Checked by: DPI 4f 4f 4 sd� 9 �" 1Nfiitakers v r� NC -4- -- Legend Proposed Easement = = m ACP Centerline 12-21-2016 i Battl eboro Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 1 Date: 7/25/2017 s Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP 0 0.5 1 Blue Rose Mitigation Site res HUC 03020101 Miles Nash County, North Carolina ' Crossraads ■ ;"Taylor" Crossroads .f \ 36 s■!n •� • 6 $ , r Ian � py i rQ _ r � 111 � y f 1 r _ r } r �Jpf ` 1 pQ �g9 T t o + a !• 31 Vy w • r' � j r YJ3 ■ 'SO' fes n. . K E VA Ot log 45 I*b Iwo 4r 09 L Legen All Proposed Easement ! # �"'— � '=' � � �= �" � ��� ... _ opyright'©�20y13 Na i. nal G��graphi.c Soeiety.,,i-cobe� L - Figure 2 Date: 7/10/2017 w+ USGS Map Drawn by: ATP 0 1,000 2,000 Blue Rose Mitigation Site res HUC 03020101 Feet Nash County, North Carolina ��;�. c • �.., y $ r� `.• y:. . - -.''}ter r ; S .,�4?'' :. •'.Y` '►.hF�-' _ �. � . "� ,��•' �'_ �� a fir:.-•,�•-. ... 0 �PU Hh `. PEM1Fh' Legend Proposed Easement MEL 250 500 Feet PFO1C Figure 5 NWI WetlandsMap Blue Rose Mitigation Site HUC 03020101 PFO1C t Figure 5 NWI WetlandsMap Blue Rose Mitigation Site HUC 03020101 1C r a�NI•.. �• f.7 iL �- 797 97 s�: ..._.: .i Sy�Ih• Legend Proposed Easement (50.00 ac) - Existing Stream "- = 100' Riparian Buffer Restoration (5.26 ac) --_ 200' Riparian Buffer Restoration (3.74 ac) Riparian Wetland Restoration (11.36 ac)� =' - _ Non Riparian Wetland Restoration (6.78 ac) Y - ew , Figure 6 Date: 7/25/2017 Drawn by: ATP w Conceptual Map _ 0 150 300 Blue Rose Mitigation Site HUC 03020101 Feet Nash County, North Carolina 1764 t JS -401 ami ar~l ci c c x Legend Proposed Easement w�E 0 0.5 Miles Raeford �y 40 7 SR s � r = n R �fl swamp Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 7 Date: 7/7/2017 Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP 1 Chisolm Bay Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Hoke County, North Carolina • � OP � ti ! + � I +'� • yea � i g _ i t F'b +r • 11[3 ?ss` � 1! - �.a :9 ga 4 1 ' K =sss`F¢ I �Raa+axrpy� ! 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Cubed Figure 8 Date: 7/7/2017 USGS Map Drawn by: ATP 0 1,000 2,000 Chisolm Bay Mitigation Site res HUC 03040203 Feet Hoke County, North Carolina 0 .s 1-� L gend Proposed Easement (18.29 ac) Figure 9 w Aerial Map 200 400 Chisolm Bay Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Feet Hoke County, North Carolina Date: 7/7/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores 1-� L gend Proposed Easement (18.29 ac) Figure 9 w Aerial Map 200 400 Chisolm Bay Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Feet Hoke County, North Carolina Date: 7/7/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores PF04Ad 9 PF01A 0 Figure 12 w Conceptual Map 200 400 Chisolm Bay Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Feet Hoke County, North Carolina Legend Proposed Easement (18.28 ac) Riparian Wetland Restoration (6.55 ac) " NonRiparian Wetland Restoration (7.49 ac) Overhead Power Lines Date: 7/10/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores h, I I I I tt , I I I I I I I I d �I 4 111 I I #I �lop Legend Proposed Easement = = m ACP Centerline 12-21-2016 -el sw"rt c Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and th,eatGl_&kUser Community Figure 13 Date: 7/25/2017 Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP 0 0.5 1 Hickory Meadows Mitigation Site res HUC 03020102 Miles Nash County, North Carolina IOU `� r 1 � ! a►► X107 1� XPOS � u a � J �� %IJP ■ �* � J • ll � - , !"� � d • r � it � �` ��.r� � dda 1 •�R y ;�� �. - �a , f:s:t.o %17� �.- _ ? 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PUBHh ` Roti Legend Proposed Easement w�E 0 250 500 Feet Figure 17 NWI Wetlands Map Hickory Medows Mitigation Site HUC 03020102 Nash County, North Carolina PFO1C Date: 7/7/2017 Drawn by: ATP res I Legend Proposed Easement (62.15 ac) , Existing Stream Riparian Buffer Restoration (9.43 ac) Riparian Wetland Restoration (16.17 ac) NonRiparian Wetland Restoration (22.47 ac) Figure 18 w Conceptual Map 0 250 500 Hickory Meadows Mitigation Site HUC 03020102 Feet Nash County, North Carolina L _ rPOO �! 2� t�� r • a. f'• y �'1�; r: Date: 7/25/2017 Drawn by: ATP IN1111111111 W Wilson S! y $c Farrr►�i Ila r rch Ra W at~}QY Chu 'Joh n P E � A G 4 � Gs a 1,1 � ,f } Y Legend Proposed Easement w�E 0 0.5 1 Miles T Jahn P 6,11 Aithm t l t 1 C..rt�sl 3 I rt V � i ,p r 4 � l _ 1 Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 19 Date: 7/7/2017 Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP Huntsman Mitigation Site HUC 03020203 Pitt County, North Carolina • ao 17A 24 C? e- 20 r _-- at - 20 J% 20 7 C" Legend Proposed Easement rYight:0-2�1),Na 5'p,Society i -cubed Date 7/7/2017 Figure 20 wa USGS Map Drawn by: ATP 0 1,000 2,000 Huntsman Mitigation Site res HUC 03020203 Feet Pitt County, North Carolina J" l�k4 :�t"R4*.. n+,ya`r TM!V � • _k.! .'ar j,.,,, +M L,: T > ��1,-.e;�*j r7 + �1✓.CC�•1'� /iry+� � �,� :ty�.; y: -} ,�-" s�'�,.,� ,.s�+l.» �''�% `- ',� +1 i� �F f dyl�i " f ��Ly'!Pi��{l�!',j• '�, li �:i .l 'j } � y-r'�?j"� f � �•�s '-wti�tr ,�, ?.7T-".��IF�i' 7- tow .^a. . it T J 1 0'," . y ;v'' i1hI ,y..;i '.•iei3 17r1�"'� .; Z w1 Ir.Rl.r.:�w �y�y 'r a��ly Yi �:y,+ s�l'y✓�y+^s ��� t •y �`' �� � ':7'i': �� "`�'s'�-r;' e �ifn*�niti:�t4.+ � � ^ �' �. �_ '1,�. f:a - •'a! S 1 �ra� ''i. � • 5� 1 f 1 �+�?� � .. � i• F� ��ti�,• ..��i�: �'��; ..��- �r�..,, '.�4r.e• Ir.,. yl..ii'5��: �4.,ry! rt 0j 11 J � � A r. A Legend Proposed Easement (54.92 ac) J� Figure 21 w Aerial Map o ns ssL Huntsman Mitigation Site HUC 03020203 Feet Pitt County, North Carolina Date: 7/25/2017 Drawn by: ATP res ExB AA #Br ExB Legend Proposed Easement Soil Boundaries Hydric Soils h W�E 0 •200 400 Feet Co WaB x � 1 Ly By WaB Tu � 1 Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Percent of Area Co Coxville fine sandy loam 86.60% ExB Exum fine sandy loam, 1to 6 percent slopes 6.50% OcB Ocilla loamy fine sand, Oto 4 percent slopes 6.90% Figure 22 Soils Map Huntsman Mitigation Site HUC 03020203 Pitt County, North Carolina Date: 7/10/2017 Drawn by: ATP U70SI_3I y, hall* S r I�1 r • rr,: rr i •In�P .y� I� •r.. j�� .. 9'.t, t Ifi'•�- }±�.}i �Iy ii N4 4 �RT!�'C_A..,y.1./'. 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F� jM3y•�`�'..�4. />� y i i�'.r tom' ��;ru; �- �' ..- •►. � �+�+ ��� ', +ri7. k 'b. .Egt..•E .! yE-+. .; .�3-.~ �` .e•- .. � ���''.� �`�, 4��,fiG•%fill' `q'E': +�^a/' FS• ' _,�—�,�,�._ 1++,.� �. •.�'.• '_ Ov AA .r F. ! �11 _ ?�f� .M:-.7�.+ $a�r, f s }did }•,'s L ••a, '� iia+ er�•�� `,.- 40 F .S ��� t �.'�.-.•r{.Far�h�i:`YA;I�•�"`d`1�i irr� •.�`. �i .i'-. i '�'a . - .. . � �. •",�'.-r '�.� - �k--'F_. - -. �.. -;�!�'t'y�s:. �s..�: "-ter. �.F.__-�r�a-_ �• . 07 Q1'; 7.::' .air. . - .�1� --_ :alsrlt- - `�kcr--_ - ;,�� :: ' _ .��c --_ - _•fir:'... •- • ulrf =- rs1c,.... _ . --- _ I.::- Legend Proposed Easement (54.97 ac) Existing Streams 100' Riparian Buffer Restoration (5.73 ac) 200' Riparian Buffer Restoration (9.66 ac) Riparian Wetland Restoration (23.51 ac) Non -Riparian Wetland Restoration (11.39 ac) Figure 24 w Conceptual Map 0 150 300 Huntsman Mitigation Site HUC 03020203 Feet Pitt County, North Carolina s4 Date: 7/25/2017 Drawn by: ATP pres a ♦� J, `'Od, R 7'Nc[71Z 'W40, S Legend Proposed Easement = = m ACP Centerline 12-21-2016 Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 25 Date: 7/25/2017 w Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP 0 0.5 1 Lonesome Pine Mitigation Site res HUC 03020102 Miles Nash County, North Carolina 1 • � � � ��. r p � 1 ■ 1 y 1vJ p ° • J �\ I 1 -j � Jp x019 Ito, 45 ., x lip Y pr �. %° 4 i ! • ef0. qa �- -Y IlT A� xf59 r • - _ x►*� i rHi ekory, f z-�- � t 43 a + ♦ � 5 ° %Z7 9 ►may Q ° � o a r r ` � ♦ r Legend ♦ a Cll�f� S Proposed Easement ACP Centerline 12-21-2016 a e - r �_ • r _ WQ # a Copyright:©20134National Geographic Society, i -cubed Figure 26 Date: 7/25/2017 w USGS Map Drawn by: ATP 0 1,000 2,000 Lonesome Pine Mitigation Site res HUC 03020102 Feet Nash County, North Carolina vfz' 77 F"y Proposed Easement (22.91 ac) L - ': 744 0 I PEM1Ad f r� PUBHx Legend Proposed Easement ® NWI Wetlands w�E 100 200 Feet Figure 29 NWI Wetlands Map Lonesome Pine Mitigation Site HUC 03020102 Nash County, North Carolina 0 Date: 7/10/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores J .f f r r 1 S / 1 1 v / 1 Sl1.- Legend Proposed Easement w�E 0 055 Miles &C.- CL34 Frank pikin s Mvm�r�yl F{wY J Bladenboro VV y. � N yin C �r 1.gR c, Sk,01,10 4B Y W Y If31� Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri X10 Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 31 1 Date: 7/7/2017 Vicinity Map Mudcat Mitigation Site 1 HUC 03040203 Bladen County, North Carolina Drawn by: ATP )res a 1 . v ' � � 8�1l+i C>h r� RlC-h 1` 4 � 1, � A�� 1 ;" •I Scamp Ch i A - _Paty ,� �l ''r • •• -"'�_- _.r-7 , 1= JU2 _ - i Ch 12 go �. �iTaj , � • � � ._____ - _ �y'�{_ - `� •~ s .lad � ,� • _ t..- .- ------� - � r Bladenboro .•:' ' ` ` Sub= `` ii . •.• pm�a Crest tot T. Fseeman Am 1 C—ked 172, ch IN -- � Legend w Proposed Easement'-' j r ' Copyr'ibht:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i - cubed Figure 32 Date: 7m2017 wE USGS Map Drawn by: ATP Mudcat Mitigation Site o 1,000 2,000 res HUC 03040203 Bladen County, North Carolina Feet .r till, z' �- Av ilk04 ' � I Legen, d 7 S' f + W • s r i � •r?_n t -i tri. 3 Proposed Easement (23.62 ac) y,s ',� E3s ERE, D I ©O S 8M b Figure 33 Date: 7/10/2017 w Aerial Map Drawn by: ATP o 150 soo Mudcat Mitigation Site res HUC 03040203 Feet Bladen County, North Carolina F Av ilk04 ' � I Legen, d 7 S' f + W • s r i � •r?_n t -i tri. 3 Proposed Easement (23.62 ac) y,s ',� E3s ERE, D I ©O S 8M b Figure 33 Date: 7/10/2017 w Aerial Map Drawn by: ATP o 150 soo Mudcat Mitigation Site res HUC 03040203 Feet Bladen County, North Carolina A NoB NoA Ln GbA i Ln -A GbA Ali —� Ln Legend Map Unit Percent Map Unit Name L 9,. Symbol of Area Proposed Easement Co Coxville loam 43.00% ■ JO Johnston mucky loam 22.60% Soil Boundaries GbA Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 21.900/- GbA Hydric SoilsLn Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 12.50% Southern Coastal Plain Figure 34 Date: 7/7/2017 w+ Soils Map Drawn by: ATP o 150300 Mudcat Mitigation Site res HUC 03040203 Feet Bladen County, North Carolina 0 er 4" lrrmi PF01A a 1� ,TT4FOXWV 4 47" f Legend Proposed Easement Figure 35 wE NWI Wetlands Map Mudcat Mitigation Site 250 500 HUC 03040203 Bladen County, North Carolina Feet PF01/2F F01 C Date 7/7/2017 Drawn by: ATP res v "'WAN Y. 2s" r -T r —mor veil j-7 f Of Le end Proposed Easement (23.61 ac) Riparian Wetland Restored (18.78 ac) 2 3 P Figure 36 Date 7/25/2017 Conceptual Map Drawn by: ATP res 0 150 300 Mudcat Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Feet Pender County, North Carolina 777, 'J& ...... M r, J, T... ..... 6, 0., ;m... 4;... ........ .... . ...... . .......... A -9 1, j-7 f Of Le end Proposed Easement (23.61 ac) Riparian Wetland Restored (18.78 ac) 2 3 P Figure 36 Date 7/25/2017 Conceptual Map Drawn by: ATP res 0 150 300 Mudcat Mitigation Site HUC 03040203 Feet Pender County, North Carolina IV7nh 0e LAI ■ Legend Proposed Easement Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Figure 37 Date: 7/7/2017 w Vicinity Map Drawn by: ATP 0 0.5 1 Rattlesnake Creek Mitigation Site res HUC 03030006 Miles Pender County, North Carolina / 1 „J 1 i Legend • I �� Proposed Easement `.� o Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i -cubed Figure 38 Date: 7/7/2017 USGS Map Drawn by: ATP 0 1,000 2,000 Rattlesnake Creek Mitigation Site res HUC 03030006 Feet Pender County, North Carolina ghdvn•Rd ,-•-t' Y + I �r4!• 75;;'S��x�'�n''���ti r �f �+•�."rf -' � -i ✓ ky., -_aT �q=i '��`•�; •• "' � d'-r,�i'a'•F . - a'. -t s. ,.=i� �} �• P� 1,y ;yN'�.'r �. "x ��=TC"�vzR-<:. � f -�._ a� '• '• y� - PFO1C PFO3/d PFO3/4B PSS4Bd PFO3/4B- PFO3/4B PFO3/4B' ' PSS3/IB / PFO3/4B Legend Proposed Easement f ® NWI Wetlands Figure 41 wE NWI Wetlands Map Rattlesnake Creek Mitigation Site o soo 1,000 HUC 03030006 Pender County, North Carolina Feet PFO3/4Bd P/I/A PFO1 /4C PFO4Bf l '} rA PSS3/4B S . w•; i�rj PFO4B , PSS3/4B 0 PFO1 C Date: 7/10/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores --- -- - - - - - - �� � ... ;rte � �• ?. t. 44� Legend Proposed Easement (44.86 ac) Riparian Wetland Restoration (17.97 ac) NonRiparian Wetland Restoration (23.29 ac) - Figure 42 w+ Conceptual Map 0 500 1,000 Rattlesnake Creek Mitigation Site HUC 03030006 Feet Pender County, North Carolina Ak Date: 7/10/2017 Drawn by: ATP Ores Attachment B Wetland Worksheets 32 Project Name: Blue Rose Mitigation Type: I Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 16.75 Address of Property: 10724 Gaskill Farm Rd Whitakers, NC 27891 Coordinates: 77.751205'W 36.104126° N HUC ID: 3020101 Mitigation Ratio: 1 1:1 WMU Yield: 16.75 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 67 Ac. Mapped Soil: Rains Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land, pasture, and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land-use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments FO Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing r CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes Ditch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to Project Description Construction Access: Excellent I Utility Conflicts:1 None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Chisolm Bay I Mitigation Type: Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 14.04 Address of Property: 1602 Chisolm Rd Raeford, NC 28376 Coordinates: 79.2474444° W 34.945877° N HUC ID: 3040203 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMUYield: 14.04 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 35 Ac. Mapped Soil: Pantego/ Woodington Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land-use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetatio significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None I Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Chisolm Bay I Mitigation Type: Non -Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 14.04 Address of Property: 1602 Chisolm Rd Raeford, NC 28376 Coordinates: 79.2474444'W 34.945877° N HUC ID: 3040203 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 14.04 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Pocosin Drainage Area: 35 Ac. Mapped Soil: Pantego/ Woodington Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: No Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing r CAFCs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes Ditch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Hickory Meadows I Mitigation Type: Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 39.43 Address of Property: 9243 NC -33 Whitakers, NC 27891 Coordinates: 77.8005678° W 36.117451° N HUC ID: 3020102 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 39.43 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Golf course Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 65 Ac. Mapped Soil: Rains Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within maintained a maintained golf course and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch and fairway maintenance have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Hickory Meadows I Mitigation Type: Non-Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 39.43 Address of Property: 9243 NC-33 Whitakers, NC 27891 Coordinates: 77.8005678° W 36.117451° N HUC ID: 3020102 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 39.43 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Golf course Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Hardwood Flat Drainage Area: 65 Ac. Mapped Soil: Rains Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: No Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within maintained a maintained golf course and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land-use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch and fairway maintenance have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Huntsman I Mitigation Type: Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 40.32 Address of Property: 4131 Moye-Turnage Rd Farmville, NC 27828 Coordinates: 77.5440083'W 35.569348° N HUC ID: 3020203 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 40.32 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 65 Ac. Mapped Soil: Colvard Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing r CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None I Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Huntsman I Mitigation Type: Non -Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 40.32 Address of Property: 4131 Moye-Turnage Rd Farmville, NC 27828 Coordinates: 77.5440083'W 35.569348° N HUC ID: 3020203 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 40.32 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Pine Flat Drainage Area: 65 Ac. Mapped Soil: Colvard Confirmed Soil: Yes Riparian: No Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing r CAFCs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes IPlanting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None I Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Lonesome Pine I Mitigation Type: tiparian Restoratio Wetland Acres: 17.77 Address of Property: 5970 Lonesome Pine Rd Whitakers, NC 27891 Coordinates: 77.8244569° W 36.140716° N HUC ID: 3020102 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 17.77 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Ag/Pine Woods NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 48 Ac. Mapped Soil: Rains Hydric Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is contained entirely within the agricultural and maintained land. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and planting ahve occurred for decades. Wetland Impairments F Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes Ditch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and design. Drainage modifications, planting with hardwood headwater forest species, and excavation of a shallow waterfowl habitat in the wetland center will result in a functional stable wetland system with a diversity of habitats and offer multiple values and uses. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, shallow excavation, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Mudcat I Mitigation Type: tiparian Restoratio Wetland Acres: 18.79 Address of Property: 750 Forrest Dr Bladenboro, NC 28320 Coordinates: 78.815308° W 34.537366° N HUC ID: 3040203 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 18.79 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: PastureDrainage Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Area: 39 Ac. Mapped Soil: Coxville Hydric Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within pasture and agricultural land. Shallow ditching, extensive hydrologic alterations, and land-use practices have negatively impacted wetland functions and jurisdictional status. Wetland Impairments F7 Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes IPlanting, flow attneuation, runoff filtration, cattle exclusion Hydrologic Function: Yes I Ditch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits Project Description Construction Access: Excellent I Utility Conflicts: None I Proposed Crossings: 1 Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Rattlesnake Crel Mitigation Type: Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 41.40 Address of Property: 13632 Shiloh Rd Ivanhoe, NC 28447 Coordinates: 78.204365° W 34.60387° N HUC ID: 3030006 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 41.40 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Headwtr For. Drainage Area: 25 Ac. Mapped Soil: Toxaway Hydric Soil: Yes Riparian: Yes Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land -use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many years. Wetland Impairments I— Livestock r Cultivation r Road/Crossing CAFCs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes JPlanting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes IDitch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvement and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to downstream waters. Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None I Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Project Name: Rattlesnake Crel Mitigation Type: Non-Riparian Restoration Wetland Acres: 41.40 Address of Property: 13632 Shiloh Rd Ivanhoe, NC 28447 Coordinates: 78.204365° W 34.60387° N HUC ID: 3030006 Mitigation Ratio: 1:1 WMU Yield: 41.40 Technical Criteria Existing Vegetation: Agricultural Adjacent Vegetation: Agriculture NCWAM Wetland Type: Pine Flat Drainage Area: 25 Ac. Mapped Soil: Toxaway Hydric Soil: Yes Riparian: No Wtld Hydrology: Seepage Hydric Soil Indicator: F3-Depl Mtrx Notes: The wetland area is within agricultural land and disturbed woodlands. Shallow ditching and land-use practices have altered and hydrology and vegetation significantly and removed jurisdiction. Continuous impacts from ditch maintenance and agricultrual production have been ongoing for many ears. Wetland Impairments r Livestock 177 Cultivation r Road/Crossing F CAFOs r Channelization Project Benefits Sediment: Yes Planting and ditch plugging/filling Nutrient: Yes Planting, flow attneuation, and runoff filtration Hydrologic Function: Yes Ditch fill, stabilization, and planting Notes: Proposed wetland design will include detailed soil mapping by a NC licensed soil scientist, hydrologic modeling, and grading design. Drainage improvements and planting with hardwood headwater forest species will result in a functional wetland system that provides water quality benefits to Project Description Construction Access: Excellent Utility Conflicts: None Proposed Crossings: None Notes: Construction consists of plugging drainage ditches, minor grading, and planting. Site prep will include subsoil ripping on the contour, then permanent seed mix and bare root seedlings will be planted. Attachment C Landowner Authorization Forms Fr I NW 33 r Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book: 1472 Page: 140 County: Nash Parcel ID Number: 387500070694 Street Address: 10724 Gaskill Farm Road, Whitakers, NC 27891 Property Owner (please print:) Leonard Wayne Edwards Property Owner (please print:) Frances Holland Edwards The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 470 Melton Bridge Road (if different from above) Whitakers, NC 27891 UWe hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date —5--/ (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book:1016 page:1025 County: Hoke Parcel ID Number: 394230001028 Street Address: 1304 Old Maxton Road Raeford, NC 28376 Property owner (please print:) Edgar M. Baker, Jr., manager of EWSB Properties, LLC Property Owner (please print: The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 2000 /ass Road (if different from above) Raeford, NC 28376 Me hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date Landowner Authorization Form Site. Hickory Meadows Property Legal Description Deed Book: 1093 Page: 674 County: Nash Parcel ID Number: 21989 Street Address: 8983 NC 33 Whitakers NC 27891 Property Owner: O.J. Smith Farms, Inc. The undersigned, registered property owner of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 12675 NC 48, Whitakers, NC 27891 1/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. �L! (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date (Property Owner Printed Name) Date Landowner Authorization Form Site; Hickory Meadows Property Legal Description Deed Book: 1972 Page: 934 County: Nash Parcel ID Number: 21989 Street Address: 8983 NC 33, Whitakers, NC 27891 Property Owner: Hickory Meadows, Inc. The undersigned, registered property owner of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Arany Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetiand, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permits) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 12675 NC 48, Whitakers, NC 27891 Me hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. V r - ra . -_.-.7 (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date 0" 4/i& rson /,//jAe Jr) zr,1f (Property Owner Printed Name) Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by Owner and CLL effective as of Effective Date. OWNER: NGC Thomas Family, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company By: Name: Nancy Thomas Harris Title: Member/Manager Date: By: Name: George Edgar Thomas, Jr. Title: Date: By: Member/Manager Name: Charles Lehman Thomas Title: Date: Member/Manager / T CLL: Colonel Land, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company, its manager By: Name: Title: Date: [Signature Page] Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book: Page: County: Pitt Parcel ID Number: 4636341878 Street Address: 0 Moye Turnage Road, Farmville, NC 27828 Property Owner (please print:) NGC Thomas Family, LLC Property Owner (please The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s), Property Owner Address: 806 Lister Chase (if different from above) Elizabeth City, NC 27909 I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by Owner and CLL effective as of Effective Date. OWNER: Murphrey Properties, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company By: F6&, 4av _ Name: —Edg • D. Murpi eY Title: Manage Date: ' - /— 17 By: Name: _Diane R. Murpltrey 11 Title: Manager Date: 2j-1 CLL: Colonel Land, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company, its manager By: Name: Title: Date: Signature Page Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book:' 131 Page: 225 County: Pitt Parcel ID Number: 453$343195 Street Address: 0 Moye Turnage Road, Farmville, NC 27828 Property owner (please print:) Edgar D. Murphrey, Manager of Murphrey Properties, LLC Property Owner (please print:) Diane R. Murphrey, Manager of Murphrey Properties, LLC The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 3987 Moye Turnage Road (if different from above) farmville, NC 27828 Ilwe hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. .y e -,2-1-17 Owner Autborize'd Signature) Date (Property 0%vner Authorized Signature) ' V Date Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book: Page: County: Pitt Parcel ID Number: 4636341878 Street Address: 0 Moye Turnage Road, Farmviile, NC 27828 Property Owner (please print:) NGC Thomas Family, LLC Property Owner (please The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 806 Lister Chase (if different from above) Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Uwe hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. PL dt� •�6Z�FDj7 Owner Authorized Signature) Date (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by Owner and CLL effective as of Effective Date. OWNER: NGC Thomas Family, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company By: Name: Nancy Thomas Harris Title: M_ ember/Manag_er Date: By: Nai Date: O[o Z4 fZD17 By: Name: Charles Lelunan Thomas Title: Member/Manager Date: CLL: Colonel Land, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company .11 By: Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company, its inanager By: Name: Title: Date: [Signature Page] Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book: 2284 Page: 625 county: Nash Parcel ID Number: 384700525843 Street Address. 8485 Lonesome Pine Road, Whitakers, NC 27891 Property owner (please print:) Patrick B. Edwards, manager of O'Briant Farm, LLC Property Owner (please print: The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 470 Melton Bridge Road (if different from above) Whltakers, NC 27891 Me hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. M (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date Landowner Authorization Form Site: Property Legal Description Deed Book: 263 Page: 623 County: Bladen Parcel ID Number: 02581 1 664323 Street Address: Property Owner (please print:) Joseph Dawson Singletary Property Owner (please print:) Opal B. Singletary The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: 750 Richardson Road (if different from above) Bladenboro, NC 28320 I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. Owner Authorized Signature) (Property Owner Authorized Signature) `,3 l - du I l Date 31-aal� Date Landowner Authorization Form Site: _ Kerr, Richard and Becky Property Legal Description Deed Book: 1018 Page: 51 County: Pender Parcel ID Number: 2340-19-9406-0000 Street Address: 13757 Shiloh Road Ivanhoe NC 28447 Property Owner (please print:)Richard and Becky Kerr Property Owner (please print: The undersigned, registered property owners of the above property, do hereby authorize Resource Environmental Solutions, the NC Division of Water Resources, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, their employees, agents or assigns to have reasonable access to the above referenced property for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland, and or riparian buffer restoration project, including conducting stream and or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). Property Owner Address: P.O. BOX 83, Ivanhoe, NC 28447 (if different from above) I/We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. (Property Owner Authorized Sin ure)Date Co r 1 (Property Owner Authorized Signature) Date