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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
Mr. Patrick Harrison
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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April 15, 2000
Pitt County
DWQ Project #: 000301
APPROVAL OF 401 Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Rules
CSX Trans, Inc
1590 Marietta Blvd, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Dear Mr. Harrison:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 2.0 acres of wetlands
(temporarily), 80 linear feet of streams, for the purpose of restoration wetlands and replacing a bridge over Grindle Creek at CSX Rail line, as
you described in your application dated March 7, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Numbers 3102 and 3116. These certifications allow you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 14 and 38 when the
Corps of Engineers issues them. This approval is also valid for the Tar-Pamlico River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404
or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as modified below. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be requited to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy
of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now
or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be requited as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). This approval
shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in the General Certification. For this approval to be
valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. The mitigation plan as outlined in your application mast be carried out. An as-built/as planted report must be sent to DWQ upon
completion.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the
date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and its conditions are final
and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,
please telephone John Domey at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely, (7 Q?
Ken: T. Stevens
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Corps of Engineers Washington Feld Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
SUBJECT:
John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact:
WO Supervisor:
Date:
WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name C5X Transportation, Inc c/o W. Patrick Harrison County Pitt
Project Number 00 0301 County2
Recvd From APP Region Washington
Received Date 3/9/00 Recvd By Region 3/23/2000
Project Type Wetland Restoration/ Culvert Installation
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y DQ N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss)
Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
I was involved weth this project since the original in id nt The WaRO has been on-site several times
at the incident location to discuss restoration measures. The application submitted addresses on-site
agreements concerning the restoration This application addresses two main themes:
1 (inverting the stream directly downstream from the derailm nt.
-This activity was orjginally installed as a tem poracy measure but ultimately was requested as a
permanent fiY Grindle creek is ? degraded stream and part of a drainage easement which is
periodically excavated The culvertina portion of the project was discussed with NC Wildlife and was
not met w'th any objection The Region has no objections to this actvity also.
Recommendation: DQ Issue 0 Issue/Coed 0 Deny
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PAYMENT
ARCADIS GERAGHTY&MILLER RECEIVED
To:
Mr. John Dorsey
Division of Water Quality
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27601
From:
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Subject:
Re-submittal of Section 401 Permit
Application. CSX Transportation, Inc.
Derailment Site, Whitehurst, N.C.
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9 March 2000
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller Project No.:
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Transmittal Letter
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, Inc.
2301 Rexwoods Drive
Suite 102
Raleigh
North Carolina 27607-3366
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We are sending you:
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? Shop Drawings
? Prints
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? Under Separate Cover Via the Following Items:
? Plans ? Specifications
? Samples ? Copy of Letter
? Change Order
? Reports
Copies Date Drawing No. Rev. Description Action*
7 3-9-00 Section 401/404 Permit Application (Nationwide 14/38) FA
7 3-9-00 Wetland Restoration Plan FA
7 3-9-00 Authorization Letter from CSX Transportation, Inc. AS
1 3-9-00 Check for $200.00 AS

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? AS As Requested
? Other:
? CR Correct and Resubmit
? F File
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? Resubmit Copies
? Return Copies
? Review and Comment
Comments: Based on conversation with Robert Ridings on 9 March 2000, we are enclosing a check for $200. Approximately
80 linear feet of Grindle Creek were permanently impacted by the action. Other impacts to wetlands at the site were temporarily
impacted and will be restored to the natural conditions prior to the derailment. If you have any questions or concerns, please me
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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
Lane Sauls
ARCADIS Geraughty & Miller, Inc
2301 Rexwoods Drive Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607-3366
Dear Mr. Sauls:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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On February 29, 2000, your application for 401 Water Quality Certification on
behalf of CSX Transportation Inc for a project in Pitt County was received by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality. Please note that beginning January 1, 1999, the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee for all 401 applications. Your
application is being returned since no payment was received with the package. The fee for
applications is $200 for projects impacting less than an acre of wetland and less than 150
linear feet of streams. For projects impacting one or more acres of wetland or 150 or
more feet of streams, the fee is $475. In order for DWQ to review and process your
request, you must send a check in the appropriate amount made payable to the N.C.
Division of Water Quality with your application.
Please call Robert Ridings at 919-733-9817 or visit our web site at
http://h2o.eii r.state.nc.us/ncwetlands if you have any questions.
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 17, 2000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Roger Thorpe
Washington Regional Office
FROM: John Dorney
RE: 401 Certification Review
Please review the enclosed 401 Certification application by the date listed for the project.
Please call me if you or your staff have any questions, or need assistance in these reviews.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
FORM
1 • CSX Transportation
000301
Pitt County
Central Office Received 3/9/00, Clock Expires 5/8/00
Need WARD comments by 4/9/00
2. Jon B. Wynn
000292
Hyde County
Central Office Received 3/8/00, Clock Expires 5/7/00
Need WARO comments by 4/8/00
The other enclosed material (if any) is for your general information and use as
appropriate.
Enclosures
Wedands/401 Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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TRIAGE CHECKLIST

Project Name: C-5)(
Project Number: 4700 3a/
County:
The attached project has been sent to you for review for the following reasons. Please consider whether a
site visit is needed to determine the impacts. Particular attention should focus on the below checked items.
Please feel free to call the central office staff member assigned to your region if you need assistance.
Stream length impacted.
Stream determination (i.e. intermittent or perennial, or any channel present). -
Wetland impact and distance to blue-line surface waters on USGS topo map.
Minimizatior/avoidance options.
NW 14. (is access to highground or wetlands)?
Neuse buffer rules.
Pond (water) fill (i.e. is the pond drained or holding water)?
Pord creation (i.e. in uplands, in a drained channel, or in wetlands). Please locate streams and
/ channels (if any) so that the central office can determine.
Mitigation reties.
- Stormwater pond placed in wetlands.
- Ditching in wetlands.
Is the applicant's proposed stream/wetland mitigation site available and viable?
Applicant/consultant has a history of non-compliance (check drawings and application for
accuracy).
Has project been split from previous work to avoid mitigation requirements?
Consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concerns.
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Transmittal Letter
To: Copies:
Mr. John Dorney Henry Wicker, USACE
Division of Environmental Management W. Patrick Harrison, CSXT
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural File (2)
Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27601
From:
Lane Sauls
Subject:
Section 401/404 Permit Application
CSX Transportation, Inc. Derailment Site,
Whitehurst, N.C.
Date:
28 February 2000 P4L? C4Ir
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller Project No.:
N0000628.0001
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, Inc.
2301 Rexwoods Drive
Suite 102
Raleigh
North Carolina 27607-3366
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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We are sending you:
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? Shop Drawings
? Prints
? Other:
? Under Separate Cover Via the Following Items:
? Plans ? Specifications ? Change Order
? Samples ? Copy of Letter ? Reports
Copies Date Drawing No. Rev. Description Action*
7 2-28-00 Section 404 Permit Application (Nationwide 14/38) FA
7 2-28-00 Wetland Restoration Plan FA
7 2-28-00 Authorization Letter from CSX Transportation, Inc. AS

Action *
? A Approved ? CR Correct and Resubmit ? Resubmit Copies
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? AS As Requested ? FA For Approval ? Review and Comment
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14 / 38
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE
OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE
SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: tir. Patrick Harrison
2. MAILING ADDRESS: CSX Transportation, Inc. 1590 Marietta Blvd., N.W.
CITY: Atlanta
SUBDIVISION NAME:
STATE: GA
(WORK) :
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
Approximately 0.75 miles north of Whitehurst, North Carolina
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
4
[phone]
IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
Lane Sauls, ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller of North Carolina, Inc.
2301 RPxwondg Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh North Carolina 27607
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): Bethel
COUNTY: Pitt NEAREST TOWN OR CITY:
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) Approximately
0.75 miles north of the Whitehurst Community at the CSX Transportation, Inc.
crossing over Grindle Creek.
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ZIP CODE: 30318
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER:
RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico
Grindle Creek
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [ x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL
COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION:
Not applicable.
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY?
YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [ x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: This request is for
two Nationwide Permits (NWP 14 and 38). No other requests are anticipated.
9A. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Not applicable.
9B. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 2.5 acres
10A. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER: 2.0
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 2.0
10B. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE
DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 80 FT AFTER: same FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 20 FT
WIDTH AFTER,: same FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1.0 FT AFTER: same FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL ELEVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING
TO THE POND? Not applicable.
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8'-?" x 11" DRAWINGS ONLY): Removal of rail cars
from existing track, jurisdictional wetlands, and Grindle Creek. This
permit is submitted as "After The Fact." A brief restoration plan is
submitted with this application.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Cleanup of derailed cars and materials.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Site of derailment.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING
THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR
THREATENED SPECIES OR CIRTICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: Not applicable. (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) (SEE
AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE
PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: Not applicable.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES [ ] NO [X ] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES ( ] NO [ X ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS.
CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE
[phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY
INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS ON THE
PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL
STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP.
MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS SO FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR
EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
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 STOR.MWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Agricultural and forested
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
Not applicable.
g. SIGNED AND DATED BY AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, AND
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION.

OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18G.))
2-25- G1D
DATE
ARCADIS GERAGHTY&MILLER
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To Whom This May Concern
Subject:
Section 401/404 Permits, CSXT Train Derailment Site, Whitehurst, North Carolina
CSXT Project Number 0003410
Dear Sir:
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller of North Carolina, Inc., has been retained by CSX
Transportation, Inc., (CSXT) to act as agent-in-charge for the purpose of obtaining
Section 401/404 Permits. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr
Patrick Harrison with CSXT at [phone].
Sincerely,
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, Inc.

Lane Sauls
Senior Biologist
X Transport tion, In .
Patrick Harrison, REM
Senior Manager Environmental

ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller of
North Carolina, Inc.
2301 Rexwoods Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh
North Carolina 27607-3366
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WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN
CSX Transportation, Inc. Derailment Site
Whitehurst, North Carolina
CSXT Project No. 0003410
Goal and Summary. To restore and enhance the jurisdictional wetlands at the site to conditions prior to the
derailment. In order to accomplish this goal, we propose the following steps of restoration:
• Restoration and enhancement of jurisdictional wetlands at the site will take place once the site is cleared
of debris associated with the derailment. We estimate that debris removal may take between two and
three months. (Time Period: March-May, 2000)
• A short section (approximately 100 feet) of the streambanks along Grindle Creek immediately
downstream of the culvert outfalls will be armored with natural revetment, including root wads and
vegetative transplants. (Time Period: May-June 2000)
• Once natural revetment is complete and all equipment has been removed from the site, all exposed and
bare areas will be seeded with herbaceous vegetation conducive for wildlife. Both perennial and annual
species will be planted. The areas will then be covered with straw and watered. (Time Period: June-
July, 2000)
• A mix of mast-producing tree species conducive for wildlife will be supplementally planted in the small
jurisdictional wetland area situated immediately southwest of the railroad crossing over Grindle Creek.
Species diversity will be based on availability and cost. The relative age and size of each tree will be
comparable to trees found in one to three gallon pots. The density of planting will be 320 trees per acre;
approximately 55 trees. To insure tree survival, planting will be performed between December 1 and
March 15 to allow the plants to stabilize during the dormant period and set root during the spring season.
(Time Period: January 2001)
• CSXT will return to the site approximately one year after the trees are planted to insure that at least a
survival rate of 80% is achieved. If survival is less than 80%, additional tree species will be planted to
replace the non-surviving species. (Time Period: January, 2002)
Introduction
This brief environmental restoration plan is submitted by ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller of North Carolina,
Inc. (ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller) on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT). On Tuesday, 1
February 2000, a CSXT train derailed approximately 0.75 miles north of the community of Whitehurst,
North Carolina at the crossing over Grindle Creek (Figure 1). As a result, the existing trestle was destroyed.
Approximately 17 cars were involved in the derailment. Three cars were removed from the site immediately
after the wreck. The other fourteen cars were pulled away from the tracks to allow for track repairs and
restoration of interstate commerce. Three 70-inch corrugated culverts were installed at Grindle Creek in lieu
of the original trestle structure.
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The south-bound train was loaded with varying amounts and types of chemicals. Seven hopper cars carrying
terephthalic acid (TPA), five tank cars with ethylene glycol, and one tank car containing dichloropropene
were involved in the derailment. As a result, TPA and ethylene glycol were released into Grindle Creek and
the area immediately surrounding the creek.
Background
Land use at and surrounding the site consists of forested and agricultural lands associated with the Coastal
Plain physiographic province. The Coastal Plain is generally characterized by flat terrain, numerous
"blackwater streams", low-lying swamplands and productive estuarine areas in non-disturbed areas. Streams
indicative of the Coastal Plain are generally much more meandering, slower-moving, have lower banks, and
are often lined by extensive swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, or marshes. Based on field observations
of the site and surrounding area, the ecoregion at and surrounding the site is comprised of large agricultural
fields and recently timbered lands. This land use has resulted in the channelization of many streams
throughout the area, including Grindle Creek. In addition, Grindle Creek and its tributaries are part of a
county-wide drainage district which is responsible for periodical maintenance of streambank vegetation, as
well as the removal of in-stream debris. As of 1994, Grindle Creek was listed as a Partially Supporting
stream by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. The term Partially
Supporting is based primarily on chemical, physical, and biological data, wastewater treatment plant self-
monitoring data, and toxicity data. A stream is classified as Partially Supporting if criteria exceeded in 11 to
25% of the measurements for any one pollutant. Based on conversations with State and local environmental
regulators during the week of 11 February 2000, Grindle Creek is currently classified as a Not Supporting
stream meaning criteria exceeded in >25% of the measurements.
The site is underlain by Portsmouth loam and Rains fine sandy loam. Both of these soils are classified as
hydric by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Portsmouth loam is listed as a very poorly drained
soil occuring on broad, smooth flats and in slight depressions. It is found primarily along stream terraces,
including those associated with Grindle Creek. The surface layer of Portsmouth loam consists of very dark
gray and very dark grayish brown loam (10 YR 3/1 and 3/2) approximately 15 inches in thickness. The
subsoil is approximately 24 inches thick and consists primarily of dark gray (10 YR 4/1 and 10 YR 5/2)
friable sandy loam and friable clay loam. Rains fine sandy loam is identified as a poorly drained, nearly
level soil occurring primarily on upland areas. Its surface layer consists of dark gray and light brownish gray
(10 YR 4/1), fine sandy loam approximately 13 inches thick while the subsoil, approximately 49 inches
thick, is gray (10 YR 6/1), friable sandy clay loam. Both of these soils exhibit a seasonal high water table at
or near the surface and frequent flooding for brief periods.
Pre-Derailment Site Conditions
The layout of the site is presented in Figure 2. Jurisdictional wetlands were observed in three of the four
quadrants (northwest, northeast, and southwest) at the site. The southeast quadrant consists of "prior-
converted" lands now used for agriculture. The area northwest of the Grindle Creek crossing was timbered
last fall while the area to the northeast was timbered approximately five years ago. Mature forest is present
only in the area immediately southwest of the crossing. Several tributaries enter Grindle Creek immediately
east of the site. Drainage canals paralleling the tracks enter the creek from both the north and south. An
unimproved dirt road parallels the southern perimeter of Grindle Creek from the railroad crossing westward.
This road was likely constructed during channelization efforts and is currently used by the drainage district
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for periodic stream maintenance. Mounds of earthen material from previous side-casting were observed
along both sides of the creek.
Post-Derailment Site Conditions
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller conducted a visual inspection of the site and surrounding areas approximately
two days after the wreck. Rail cars were pulled into the areas northwest, southwest, and southeast of the
Grindle Creek crossing. Jurisdictional wetlands in the areas northwest and southwest of the crossing were
impacted primarily by vegetation removal. In addition, the streambanks associated with Grindle Creek in the
area of the crossing and immediately downstream were impacted. Approximately two acres of jurisdictional
wetlands and 80 linear feet of jurisdictional streams were impacted as a result of the derailment and clean-up
activities.
Proposed Restoration
Water bodies including lakes, rivers, and streams are subject to jurisdictional consideration under the
Section 401 and 404 programs. Wetlands are also defined as "Waters of the United States." Wetlands,
defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." Any action that places fill into these areas
falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 USC 1344) and the N.C. Division of Water Quality under Section 401 guidelines.
Restoration and enhancement of jurisdictional wetlands at the site will take place once the site is completely
cleared of all debris associated with the derailment. The estimated time period for removal of the debris is
between two and three months.
Stream Restoration
A short section (approximately 100 feet) along both the northern and southern streambanks of Grindle Creek
immediately downstream of the culvert outfalls will be armored with natural revetment, including root wads
and vegetative transplants. Natural revetment is favored over conventional revetment (rip rap) since it is
aesthetically pleasing, cost effective, and most importantly, provides habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial
organisms. As part of the root wad installation, minimal in-stream activity with heavy equipment is
anticipated. The area of in-stream activity would be restricted to approximately 100 feet of-the culvert
outfall. This activity is essential for the proper placement of revetment structures.
Wetland Soil Restoration
Past and present land use practices have impacted soil characteristics throughout the Coastal Plain
physiographic province. Impacts include the minimization of hydric conditions in upper soil horizons, the
reduction of organic matter through accelerated decomposition, the placement of spoil adjacent to streams
and canals, and the elimination of surface microtopography by agricultural activities. The areas immediately
northwest and southwest of the CSXT crossing over Grindle Creek exhibit small concavities, swales,
exposed root systems, hummocks associated with vegetative growth and scattered hydrological patterns.
Large woody debris and partially decomposed litter provide additional complexity across the wetland soil
surface. The cleanup and removal of rail cars in portions of these areas have likely facilitated the formation
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of hummocks and concavities, which will increase surface storage and provide additional micro-habitat for
invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. As a result, soil restoration will not be necessary at these locations.
Plant Community Restoration
Once natural revetment is complete and all equipment has been removed from the site, all exposed and bare
areas will be seeded with herbaceous vegetation conducive for wildlife. Both perennial and annual species
will be planted. Species will be selected based on their availability and conducive planting time-periods.
Currently species under consideration include wheat (Triticum sp.), oats (Avena sp.), orchard grass (Dactylis
sp.), dallis grass (Paspalum sp.), millet (Pennisetum sp.), and sorghum (Sorghum sp.). Once the seeds have
been dispersed, the areas will be covered with straw and watered.
The restoration of the wetland forested community immediately southwest of the site will increase habitat
for area wildlife and allow for development and expansion of characteristic wetland dependent species
across the landscape. Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to area diversity and provide
secondary benefits, such as enhanced feeding and nesting opportunities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and
other wildlife. As previously mentioned, the area immediately northwest of the site was timbered last fall
and currently lacks substantial vegetation. The forces of natural regeneration will inhibit the growth of
hardwood species during this time. Natural forest succession is anticipated in this area.
The existing bottomland hardwood forest at the site exhibits relatively low diversity of species. Dominant
species observed during the site visit included sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). These species provide little if any forage
opportunities for wildlife. As a result, we propose a supplemental planting only of mast-producing species
including swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii), willow oak (Q. phellos), water oak (Q. nigra), and
overcup oak (Q. lyrata). The actual diversity of these species will be based on availability and cost. The
relative age and size of each tree will be comparable to trees found in one to three gallon pots. The density
of planting will be based on a planting of 320 trees per acre; approximately 55 trees.
Planting will be performed between December 1 and March 15 to allow plants to stabilize during the
dormant period and set root during the spring season. Opportunistic species, which typically dominate
disturbed forests may also become established. However, to the degree that species diversity is not
jeopardized, these species will be considered as important components of steady-state forest communities.
Hydrology Restoration
Target hydrological characteristics include saturation or inundation for at least 12.5% of the growing season
during average climatic conditions. The areas surrounding the site are expected to support hydrophytic
vegetation within loamy soils of moderate permeability. Surface and groundwater hydrology was not
impacted as a result of the derailment and clean-up activities. Therefore, no hydrological restoration is
proposed.
Contingency
In the event that vegetation success criteria is not fulfilled one year after initial tree planting, a mechanism
for contingency will be implemented. A survival rate of at least 80% of the planted tree species is
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anticipated. If tree survival is less than 80%, additional tree species will be re-planted at the locations of the
non-surviving species. The number of additional tree species re-planted will equal the number lost.
References
Cowardin, L.M., Carter, V., Golet, F.C., and E.T. Laroe, 1979. Classification of Wetland and Deepwater
Habitats of the United States. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
Environmental Laboratory, 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-
87-1. Prepared for Department of the Army. Waterways Experiment Station, Corps of Engineers,
Vicksburg Mississippi.
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section, 1994. Tar-Pamlico River
Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC.
Radford, A.E., Ahles, H.E., and C.R. Bell, 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolina. University
of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 1183 pp.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1987. Hydric Soils of the United States. In cooperation with the National
Technical Committee for Hydric Soils, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1974. Soil Survey of Pitt County, North Carolina. Soil Conservation
Service in cooperation with the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station.
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