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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Januarv 14, 2000
Lenoir County
DWQ Project # 000029
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse River Buffer Rules
North Carolina Natura; Gas Corporation
PO Box 909
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place temporary
fill material in up to 2.0 acres of wetlands for the purpose of , ontaining subsurface waste materials from a former
manufactured gas plant site, as you described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on
January 11. 2000. After reviewing your application. %?e ha%e decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 31 16. This certification allrnys you to use Nationwide Permit Number 38 when the
Corps of Engineers issues it. This approval is also valid for the Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .033). In
addition, you should get any other federal. state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including I but
not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control. Coastal Storm%yater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed
regulations. This approval will expire when the accompan% ing 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and send us a nea application. If the property is sold, the new owner
must be given a copy of this approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If
total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be
required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h).
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this correspondence. you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are
final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the Neuse Buffer Rules. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Dorsey at 919-733-1786.
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Kerr T. Stevens
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cc: Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Edward A. Hampson. PO Box 909. Fayetteville. NC. 28-102
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Carolina Power & Light company
Harris Energy & Environrpental Gen-ter
3932 New Hill-Holleman Road • PO Box 327
New Hill, NC 27562-0327
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
t,.-'Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Services Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Subject: Interim Remedial Measure
Former Kinston Manufactured Gas Plant
Kinston, North Carolina
Dear Messrs. Biddlecome and Dorney:
January 10, 2000
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In accordance with our prior discussions, Carolina Power & Light Company (CP&L) and
North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation (NCNG) have received approval from the
Special Remediation Branch of DENR to perform an interim remedial measure (IRM) at
the former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina.
This project is being conducted and overseen pursuant to an Investigative Administrative
Order on Consent (Docket Number 97-SF-106) between the North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (Division of Waste Management), CP&L, and
NCNG. The project will involve the installation of a sheet pile containment wall to
mitigate migration of MGP byproduct materla rom e site to t e Neuse River,
subsequent removal of areas of contaminated soil adjacent to the river, and restoration of
the area. The wall is designed to allow ground water to flow through perforations in the
wall (approximately three to five feet above the geologic confining layer) and to continue
its natural hydrogeological progression as a diffuse source to the river. We are requesting
concurrence that no further permitting or approvals, other than those associated with the
notice provided herein, are necessary from your respective offices to perform this work.
Figure 1-1 shows the location of the site. Figures 1-2 and 1-3 show the actual location of
the containment wall. The northern and southern sections of the wall will be installed
initially, and a connection of these two wall sections along the western limit of the MGP
byproduct is proposed for a future action. The northern section of the wall will be
approximately 450 feet in length, and the southern section will have a length of
approximately 600 feet. As shown on Figures 1-2 and 1-3, portions of the sheet pile wall
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will be installed in jurisdictional wetland and/or within the Neuse River riparian buffer
zone. We are providing this notification consistent with Nationwide Permit No. 38 and
General Water Quality Certification No. 3116.
CP&L/NCNG, through discussions with DWQ Wetlands Unit staff, understands that the
cleanup will be exempt from the Neuse buffer rules under the category of "removal of
previous fill or debris provided that diffuse flow and any vegetation removed is restored".
Following completion of work, native vegetation to the area will be restored, including a
mixture of woody and herbaceous species within any portion of the Neuse buffer zone
that may be impacted.
Our current plans are for this project to commence as soon as possible following your
review and approval. Therefore, your expeditious review would be most appreciated.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Mr. Buzz Bryson at
[phone] or me at [phone].
Very truly yours,

Charles K. Ross
Enclosures:
Figure 1-1 through 1-3
Pre-Construction Notification Form (7 copies to DWQ)
Wetlands Delineation Report/Map (7 copies to DWQ)
Processing Fee Check to DWQ
c: Mr. W. T. (Buzz) Bryson (CP&L)
Mr. E. A. Hampson (NCNG)

SCALE: 1 "=2000'
1 FIGURE 1-1 I
KNSTON FORMER MGP SITE
MGP BYPRODUCT CONTAM ENT SYSTEM
KNSTON, LENOR COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
SITE LOCATION MAP
SCALE AS SHOWN
CADOFlLE: CPL_LCUS.OWG
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NATIONWIDE; PERMI'T' REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE; PFRMIT#) 38
PAYMENT
RECEIVED 1
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLIC?),
FOR NA'I'IONWIDI; PF.RMI'I:S 'THA'I' REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION TO NC: DIV. OF WATER QUALTTY FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE? APPROPRIATE, FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEE'T'). SEVEN (7) COPIES MUST
BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNFY, 4401 REEDY CREEK
ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 909, 150 Rowan Street
SUBDIVISION NAME: N/A
CITY: Fayetteville STATE,: NC ZIP CODE: 28302
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIf.,FERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
Project to be conducted in Kinston, NC between S. Heritage Street and Neuse River
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Contact Buzz Bryson): (HOME) 919-460-0256 (WORK) 919-362-3551
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE, OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: NCNG Official: Edward A. Hampson, P. O. Box 909, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone No. [phone] CP&L Contact: Buzz Bryson Phone No. [phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Lenoir NEAREST TOWN: Kinston
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.)
Pro4eJ ct will be conducted in Kinston NC between S. Heritage Street and Neuse River.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Neuse River RIVER BASIN: Neuse
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO X IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCA'T'ED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE, PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
(a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PE?RMI'I'S BF'1?N PRFVIOUSLY RFQUFSTFID FOR USE. ON THIS
PROJECT"? YES F] NO X IF YF.S, PROVIDI? ACTION LD. NUMBER OF PRF:VIOFIS PERMIT
AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ( INCLUDE. PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(h) ARF ADDITIONAL PERMIT RIiQUFSTS F.XPFCTFD FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE'? YES X NO ? IF YES, DESCRIBE; ANT'ICIPATFID WORK: Scope of project may he
expanded based on continuing investigation ol'site.
(a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACTOF LAND: Approximately 50 acres
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
Approximately 17 acres
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: < 2
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: < 2
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE. PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE. DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: No impact to stream channel is
anticipated as work will be confined landward of high water mark.
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): ET
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE,: F"T AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
Not applicable.
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I I DRAWINGS ONLY)
Proicct consists of installation of sheetnile weir to prevent seepage of subsurface waste material into
Neuse River, followed by removal of contaminated soil adjacent to the river, and site restoration.
Machinery such as a backhoe or crane may be used.
13. PURPOSE; OF PROPOSED WORK: To contain subsurface waste material from a former manufactured
gas)lant (MGP) site. Work will be performed as an Interim Remedial Measure pursuant to an
Investi native Administrative Order on Consent signed between the N. C. Division of Waste Management,
CP&L and NCNG.
14. STATE'. REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THATTHIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Wetlands will be avoided to the extent possible._Intrusion into wetlands would occur to install portions of
the shectpile subsurface wall and to access-poortions of the site.
15. YOU ARE, REQUIRLD "['O CON'EA(-'I' 141E (_IS FISI I AND WII,DI,11;E SI?RVICE AND/OIt
NATIONAL, MARINE? FISHFRIFS Sl?RVICE REGARDING THI,* PIZFSFNCF OF ANY
FF,DERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING FNDANGF,RFD OR THRF.ATF,NF,D
SPECIES OR CRITICAL IIABITAT IN TIll; PERMIT AREA TIIAT MAY BE' AFFE'CT'ED BY'I HF
PROPOSED PROJECT. DATF CONTACI'I?D: N/A
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTAC LATH STATE. HISTORIC PRESERVA'T'ION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING'T'HF PRESI,NCI: OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THF, PERMIT ART{A
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY TI Ili PROPOSED PROJF?CF. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
17. DOES THE PROJECTINVOLVE AN EXPF.NDtTURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE. USF OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ? NO X (IFNO, GO TO 18)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL.
DOCUMENT PURSUAN'I' TO'I'Hf? R[iQUIREMEN'I'S OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO ?
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMEN'T' F3EEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINIS'T'RATION STATF. CLEARINGHOUSE.? YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPkOPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STA'L'E
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLFARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGFA7, DIRECTOR SPA'T'E CLEARINGHOUSE;, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINIS'T'RATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONF, [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING I'T'EMS SHOULD BF.-INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICA'T'ION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE? OF EXCAVA'T'ED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOW[NG ALL WF..TLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMI'l-TENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST
BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR I
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE, PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS "I'O BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATFIR MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Commercial/Industrial
(1) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL'? N/A
(g) SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZA'T'ION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BF. IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF F,NGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNF,R'S/AGENT'S . IGNATURE DATE,
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AU'T'HORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS
PROVIDED).
ENVFKONMENTAL SERVICFIS, INC.
1 I(x) WAKE FORF,?T ROAD, StTIT 2(k)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 276(0
[phone] FAX [phone]
000029
5 August 1999
Mr. Kerry MacPherson f,
Harris Energy and Environmental Center
3932 New Hill-Holleman Road C?Itl
New Hill, NC 27562-0327 ' u
Re: Wetland and Stream Delineation ER96023.9
Kinston Tract, Lenoir Co.
Dear Mr. MacPherson:
Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI) has conducted an evaluation of streams and wetlands located
within the approximately 50-acre tract of land identified as the Kinston Tract located in Lenoir
County, North Carolina. The site is located within the Neuse River Drainage Basin. The Neusc
River defines the north and west boundaries, the south boundary is indeterminant in the field, and
the east boundary is defined by a series of warehouses and roads. The tield work for the project was
conducted 29 July 1999.
Before conducting the on-site investigation, an initial review of available mapping included United
States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic mapping, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wetlands Inventory mapping, and US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey of Lenoir County.
Jurisdictional Wetlands
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires regulation of' discharges into "waters of the
United States." Although the principal administrative agency ofthe CWA is the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of' Engineers (COE) has the major responsibility for
regulation, permitting, and enforcement ofprovisions ol'the CWA. The COE regulatory program
is defined in 33 CFR 320-330.
Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams arc subject to jurisdictional consideration under the
Section 404 program. However, by regulation, wetlands are also considered "waters of the United
States" [33 CFR 328.3(b)]. Under normal circumstances a jurisdictional wetland must contain
hydric soils, be dominated by hydrophytic vegetation, and show evidence of standing water or
saturation to the surface for a significant portion of the growing season.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Mr. K. MacPherson
5 August 1999
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Jurisdictional wetlands identified within the subject property are located within the tloodplain of the
Neuse River. These wetlands consist of hydric soil and support hydrophytic vegetation including
American sycamore (Platanus orc•identalis), red maple (Ayer ruhrum), and pond cypress ("T'axodium
ascendens). One area of wetland extended into the power line right-of-way, which was dominated
by herbaceous vegetation, including black willow (Salix nigra), blackberry (Ruhus spp.), and cat tail
(Typha latifolia).
Streams
Only one stream section was noted within the subject property, the Neuse River, which firms the
north and west boundary. ESI delineated the top of the river bank within the project area. Recent
state government actions have placed restrictions on new development adjacent to streams within
the Neusc River Drainage Basin. Simply stated, the new regulations place restrictions on new,
development within 50 feet of any stream or water surtace which appears as a blue line on the latest
USGS topographic quadrangle or latest NRCS soil map. The Neuse River is subject to these rules.
Flagging Sequences
A total of'331 points were established within the project boundary. One stream, the Neuse River,
was flagged, using points SJ7.1-SJZ55. The flagging sequences used for the wetlands for this project
are as follows:
J A I -JA6 (JA6 same point as WB 14)
JBI-JB7 (begins and ends at project boundary)
JC1-JC71 (begins and ends at project boundary)
JDI-JD17 (JDI same point as JEI; JD17 same point as WA35)
JE1-JE20 (JE20 same point as WA26)
WAI-WA26 (begins at project boundary)
WA35-WA71 (ends at project boundary)
WB 1-WB 14 (begins at project boundary)
WCI-WC5 (WC5 same point as WD6)
WDI-WD6
WEI-WE16 (WE16 same point as WF17)
WFl-WF17
WG1-WG10 (WG10 same point as WI-18)
WHI-WH8
There are several points which should be passed along to the surveyors. The first is that wetland
points WC I should connect to WD 1, WI; I should connect to WF 1, and WG I should connect to
WHI. Also, the JC line, located within the power line right-of-way, moves to the top of the slope
at point JC49.
ENVIRONMEN FAL SERVICES, INC.
Mr. R. MacPherson
5 August 1999
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We have requested a field review of wetland lines from COI: field regulator, Mr. Bill Biddlccomc.
The field review is currently slated for 25 August at 9 am. We have contacted the N.C. Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) concerning the survey of the bank for the Neuse River. At the time of this
letter, we have not heard from the DWQ representatives.
Attached to this letter are copies of the letter we have sent to Mr. Biddlecome, as well as a copy of
the field map, the completed COI; data lurms and DFM wetland rating forms. The DFM rating tirr
the forested wetlands adjacent to the Neuse River are very high. This is typical of' nearly intact
bottomland forest immediately adjacent to a major river. Also, the wetland is in a position to
intercept large amounts of' run-off from the buildings upslope, which also increases its intrinsic
value.
If you have any questions or need any further information please call me or Richard 1 larmon. FSI
appreciates the opportunity to assist CI'&I. on this very important project.
Sincerely,
ENVIRk N PAL :RVICFS INC.
Jan Gay
Senior Scientist
Attachments

Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name A/C N ch 6i n lo,, Ir,&J Nearest road N G S $
Countv l.ero? t Name of Evaluator ESQ Date ' I A `lr
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
_ on perennial stream
_ on intermittant stream
_ within interstream divide
iother
Soil Series C?ewac6 loo.,
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydrolic Factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
wetland %vidth >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
natural vegetation ° o
agriculture _%
suburban/urban %
Dominant Vegetation
(1)_TP?a 1??? ?ol?o?
O ACC r ('Jb?ww
Flooding and Wetness
_ semiperminantly to perminartly flooded or
innundated
_ seasonally flooded or innundated
)?intermittantly flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
_ Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
_ Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin X Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage Z * 4 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization O * 4 = O
Pollutant removal_ * 5 =
Wildlife habitat 2 = Z
Aquatic life value 4
Recreation/Education _ 0 1 = Z?
Total score
Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >10110 nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream
r'0 ? r
Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name UC P(I , 14 i Y'S I-o., Tr-C.,-,r Nearest road 1 V C S's
Countv 1-e ho l r Name of Evaluator E S.-L: Datez9 ?T?l,l I t9 r
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
Yon perennial stream
_ on intermittant stream
within interstream divide
_ other
Soil Series 01f_L OaC1a 1 6-8 '.,
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
(predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydrolic Factors
_ steep topography
_ ditched or channelized
,Kwetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
natural vegetation d %
agriculture 4
suburban/urban $0 °!°
Dominant Vegetation

(3) Co. M P9"S fiCa.,
Flooding and Wetness
_ semiperminantly to perminantly flooded or
innundated
(seasonally flooded or innundated
_ intermittantly flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
X Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
_ Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin _ Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage * 4
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 4 = 2
Pollutant removal 5 = 23'
Wildlife habitat 2 = 4
Aquatic life value 4 = 14
Recreation/Education 1 = I
Total score
$ 5
Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream
1'.NVIRON.% 11: N A1. S1::I,\1(T_ ,INC.
1100 \k A K I { 1:OR S 1' I:O,Ai), Sl,IT1' ?ni)
RALFIGII, NOR I I I CAROLINA [phone] FAX (919) 833-(x)78
5 August 1999
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
107 Union Dr., Suite 202
Washington, NC 27889
RE: Jurisdictional Wetland Field Review for the Kinston Tract
Lenoir County, North Carolina
Mr. Biddlecome;
Environmental Services Inc., (ESI) has completed a Section 404 jurisdictional wetland and stream
delineation for Carolina Power and Light Company on an approximately 50-acre tract in City of'
Kinston in Lenoir County. Josh Witherspoon has recently spoken to you concerning this project and
has scheduled a field review date of 25 August at 9 am.
Enclosed for your review is a partial copy of the USGS topographic map and NRCS soils map with
the project area outlined, a copy ofthe COO Wetland Data Forms, and a location map ofdclincated
wetlands.
Ifyou require any additional intbrmation prior to the field meeting or have any questions concerning
this project, please feel free to contact me or Josh Witherspoon at (919) 833-003.
Sincerely,
ENVIR NMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
an Gay
Senior Scienti:
cc: K. MacPhcrson, F. Pulaski. CP&I.
File 1:1196-02.3 1)
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: NCN G K"^3 ?dn Si + 70- Date: TJ
Applicant/Owner: CP 4 L County:
Investigator: State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: 14-16 G v SLa
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? a Traiisect ID: -S'C 5 N 4-
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Ye Plot ID: LTG SW ?-?
(If needed, explain on reverse
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1.?la?n os acc? ?w? ors S ? ?.
2. GG C c ?? of m S j=?G.,f?
3.54, (! j
U G ?--
4. _ r
7.
8.
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9. - -
10. - - -
11.
13. --- -----
14. ,- - - -
15.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or I ?j
FAC (excluding FAC-) / DQ /r
I Pamarks:

NvnRnl nr;v
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-
Aerial Photographs _4Inundated
- Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Other
il
bl
A
4 -Water Marks
va
a
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No Recorded Data -Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):

I Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -
-Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -
FAC•Neutral Test
?Q
Depth to Saturated Soil: J5yt f-"e- (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Y V f Cl `a' ? 0 ?1 4k4"ra_?
Zml"
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:
AILA] 12 T?-21L- Date: _ S
_ County: ' r^
Applicant/Owner: ?-
Investigator: T State: N ( _
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? o Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: WE-
Is the area a pott'ntial Problem Area? Yes o Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse
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Stratum
Dominant Plant Species tor
nd
iica Dominant Plant Species Stratum ndicator
II
1.T d?uM c.S?2nclens ? f
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T
2.?^ nY?? 'y ? J FA 10.
3. 1T 11.
4 Froy,r,,S QPnnsT?va??r-o? Fft(-W 1 2.
5. ? ALA
13. - -
6 14. -
7. F k- 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
)
FAC
di
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FAC (exc
u
Remarks:
L I5 / ?'lq r`? w??
IVY

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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream, Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
-
Aerial Photographs
- -Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Other KWater Marks
X No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
-
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) water-stained Leaves
7
I -Local Soil Survey Data
(in)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: _FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: ?L (in.) -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
L ? eo ?I r ?.>z't? ?e., ? l7 (?q?n ctc?, {J a ? r nos a ? a ?t?i2 n r?no n ?,
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
T Date:
Project/Site: L ly I (?G `
Applicant/Owner: County: p- 'A0 1 r-
S L S [ate: 1\1111
Investigator: C
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 0 Transect ID: F?
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Ye M Plat ID: _ lAQ
1
(If needed, explain on reverse
Vttit1AI IU1N
Dominant Plant Species Strtum Indicator
% 1. t ? .p L .5 n.c.(`G. A
2. Ill A I G C'? F6
3. FILw-
4. ,5- na Eh
c
6. ?.kp; n ?', GAbI?n?Iwnrn LLCM
7. VA U,, EL
8.
Percent of Dominant Species tha: are OEL. FAUN or ?0?
FAC (exc!uding FAC•) Remarks:
E hatia?,,?od YJa,?t7?
o C ?YP?
/
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream. Lake or Tide Gauge
-Aerial Photographs
-Other
?No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit: J (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil. / (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
-Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
Orin Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondarl Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 !nches
_Water-Stained Leaves
-local Soil Survey Data
_FAC Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
pominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9. UG L (, n V ,ti f1lt. M E-k-?-
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11. -
12. ? y -
13.-
14.
_
1E -
16.
Remarks:
N C?
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Date: N?., A((9 Ll -1'"M
? County: I_p,,nm:i%
Applicant/Owner:
-- State: _8/(
Investigator: 5-1-. Al?
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Ye Community ID:-
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: T- ((r,
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Ye Plot ID: ?-
(if needed, explain on reverse
VEGETA 1 IUN
omincnc Plant Saecies tratum . Indicator
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3.
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E:.
7. CL (I
8.
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s. -
10.
12. - ---
13.
14.
15. _..
16.
Percent of Oomirant Species that are 08L. FAUN or ??OB/Q
FAC (axcluding FAC•)
Remarks: rr 1 1\1 ` ? \ter- ?,evee__.,
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remark_l:
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
-Aerial Photographs
Other
xl -o Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.1
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
-Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
(Water Marks
-Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC Neutral Test
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remark::
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
T(?G
i- Date: ?? 3plSS
c
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner: L_ County: (_ { m;
Investigator: Ec_? State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? O o Community ID: LCJe_P_
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: -w--?-
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse
w - -.1
V CUGI MI IVIM
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator

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6. 14.
7. SMr?C^,^ ? 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL• FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks: \
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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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Aerial Photographs
- Inundated
-
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other -
Water Marks
-
xNo Recorded Data Available -
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-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: _0 (in.) -
Water-Stained Leaves

2 Local Soil Survey Data
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Depth to Free Water in Pit: -
FAC-Neutral Test
il: (in.)
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Depth to
Remarks: 1 ?
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: N G N Q Kc ^ b { Or S! ff Date: 9 Ju li 4 1
Applicant/Owner: County: 1-thou
State:
NC-
Investigator:
wil cc•Jsie?w'
No Community ID: etc cto
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site.
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: sc S1-/ kp
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: ?C. Sy ?. P
(If needed, explain on reverse
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
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Field Observations:
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Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: / (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
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-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
-Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-Water-Stained Leaves
-Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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