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Home My WebLink About20120694 Ver 1_More Info Received_20120814S &ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 523 -4726 (704) 525 -3953 fax N.C. Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617 Attention: Ms. Laurie Dennison WE ARE SENDING YOU: ® Attached ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Report 'a• DATE: 08.13.12 JOB NO: 1357.12.005 ATTENTION: Ms. Laurie Dennison RE: Archdale Regulator Access Drive Per S &ME Proposal No. 1357 - 25200- 12rev2 08.13.12 ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Plans ❑ Draft ❑ Specifications COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION 3 08.13.12 1 Copies of PCN 1 08.13.12 2 Disk of PCN 1 08.13.12 3 Check for $240 THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: ❑ For approval ® For your record ❑ As requested ❑ For review and comment ❑ ❑ FORBIDS DUE: _/ / ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS: Laurie: Please find attached additional copies of the PCN package and instructions from Sue Homewood attached. Please do not hesitate to call me at 704.523.4726 with questions. Thanks! — Joey �[2 /;:z� RR -- k_k-1 MR 00 ,. - -- AUG 1 4 2012 r" ,i SIGN: DENR - WATER QUALITY Wetlanda' & wales Branch �1/ S &ME, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard / Charlotte, NC 28273 -5560 / p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.com Joey Lawler From: Homewood, Sue <sue.homewood @ncdenr.gov> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 3:31 PM To: Joey Lawler Cc: Dennison, Laurie Subject: permit # Joey, Per our conversation today, please reference DWQ# 12 -0694 when you submit your additional 3 copies and fee for the Archdale regulator project. Laurie, this project came in as courtesy but needs to be "written approval" so they'll be sending this to your attention asap. I don't need another copy. Sue Homewood NC DENR Winston -Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston - Salem, NC 27107 Voice: (336) 771 -4964 FAX: (336) 771 -4630 E -mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. August 13, 2012 N.C. Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins Reference: Pre - Construction Notification (Nationwide Permit No. 12) Archdale Regulator Access Drive Archdale, North Carolina S &ME Proj ect No. 1357-12-005 DWQ Project No. 12 -0694 USACE Action ID No. 201201141 Dear Ms. Higgins: On behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) is submitting this application for impacts to waters of the U.S. in accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12 (Utility Line Activities). This Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted for construction of an access road over a single stream located within an existing, maintained natural gas pipeline right -of -way (ROW) in Archdale, North Carolina. In support of this application, please find enclosed the following: • Figures: Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2) and 2010 Aerial Photograph (Figure 3); • Appendix I: Completed PCN and Agent Authorization Form; • Appendix II: Site Photographs; • Appendix III: Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form, Routine Wetland Determination Forms and N.C. Division of Water Quality ( NCDWQ) Stream Identification Forms (ver. 4.11) • Appendix IV: Construction Detail Exhibits The proposed project has also been designed and is proposed for construction in accordance with the applicable conditions of General Water Quality Certification No. 3884. The project will result in impacts to 30 linear feet (lf) of stream, and is located in an area subject to Randleman Lake riparian buffer rules. Road crossing projects that result in impacts are identified as "exempt" from the buffer rules. However, this PCN is also being provided to NCDWQ because the project stream impacts are considered permanent. S &ME, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Blvd / Charlotte, NC 28273 / p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.com Pre - Construction notification - NWP 12 SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -005 Archdale Reaulator Access Drive. Archdale. N.C. Auaust 13. 2012 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The proposed project area is located north of U.S. Highway 311 (South Main Street) and south of Alison Lane in Archdale, Randolph County, North Carolina. The project area encompasses the areas immediately adjacent to the access road and proposed stream crossing, and consists primarily of portions of the road right -of -way (ROW) and the adjacent property (Parcel ID Nos.7728028851 and 7728039008). The location of the project area is depicted on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), the applicable section of the High Point East, NC (1993) USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2), a 2010 Aerial Photograph (Figure 3), and in the Site Design (Figure 4). The project area is largely composed of maintained utility line ROW, and is abutted to the west by an abandoned industrial development and to the east by vacant woodland. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access to a proposed regulator station that will be constructed within high ground on the north side of Stream 1 (Figures 3 and 4). Stream 1 currently bisects the existing ROW, prohibiting access to the high ground area on the north side of the stream, where the regulator station will be constructed. The property south of Stream 1 contains wetlands and an insufficient area of high ground within which to construct the regulator station. FIELD OBSERVATIONS On May 18, 2012 Mr. Joey Lawler, an S &ME Natural Resources Professional, visited the project area to determine the jurisdictional status of streams and wetlands and document conditions within the project area. The project area was limited to the existing ROW and wooded portions of the property east of the ROW, where the regulator station would have to be constructed. The determination was conducted utilizing currently accepted methods for wetland determination, as set forth in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual as amended by the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement_ Stream assessments were conducted in accordance with NCDWQ and USACE guidelines. Results of the determination are depicted on Figure 4, representative photographs of the project area are included in Appendix II, and stream data sheets are included in Appendix III. The field review identified two jurisdictional, relatively permanent waters (Streams 1 and 2) within the project area. Stream 1 is an intermittent (seasonal) channel that originates off -site and flows southeast across the existing ROW into a wooded area where it drains into a second stream (Stream 2). Stream 2 is a perennial (year- round) channel that flows beneath U.S. Highway 311 and onto the property through a concrete culvert. Stream 2 eventually flows to Muddy Creek, a USGS -named tributary. A majority of the wooded portion of the property south of Stream 1 and west of Stream 2 consists of wetlands. The wetland area (Wetland A) abuts both streams, and extends west within a portion of the ROW. Typical overstory vegetation observed within Wetland A included red maple (Acer rubrum), American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), black willow (Salix nigra), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvania) and common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana). Understory vegetation included Japanese stilt grass Pre - Construction notification - NWP 12 SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -005 Archdale Reaulator Access Drive. Archdale. N.C. Auaust 13. 2012 (Microstegium vimineum), soft rush (Juncus effuses) and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). Vegetation within the existing ROW included various grasses (Festuca spp.), white clover (Trifolium repens), broomstraw (Andropogon virginicus), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and goldenrod (Solidago sp.). Overstory vegetation within wooded upland portions of the project area included sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), black cherry (Prunus serotina), eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and shortleaf pine (Pious echinata). Understory vegetation was dominated by poison ivy, Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans). A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form, Routine Wetland Determination Forms and NCDWQ Stream Identification Forms are included in Appendix III. PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACTS The proposed project involves construction of a 10 -foot wide access drive over Stream 1. To accommodate the width of the road and shoulder, a 24 -foot long, 36 -inch diameter, flared -end culvert will be placed within the channel. The work will be conducted "in the dry" by use of temporary coffer dams and a pump- around system. The bottom of the culvert will be buried beneath the existing streambed to maintain upstream and downstream channel stability and facilitate passage of aquatic organisms. A plan view of the proposed project area, cross - section view of the proposed culvert and details of the proposed temporary pump- around are included in Appendix IV. PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Protected Species S &ME's consideration of potential protected species habitat began with a review of existing records obtained from federal and state sources. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) list of federally protected species (updated September 22, 2010) was consulted for a listing of protected species documented within Randolph County, North Carolina. This review identified two protected species, one plant and one animal. Listed flora and fauna and their federal rank and county status are identified in Table 1. Explanations of rankings are included at the end of the table. Table 1: Federally Protected Flora and Fauna Summary Species Federal Rank" County Status Habitat Present Helianthus schweinitzii E Current Yes Schweinitz's sunflower Notropis mekistocholas E Current No Cape Fear shiner E = Endangered As part of the protected species review, S &ME also reviewed the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) files of Element Occurrence (EO) and Natural Heritage Areas available from NC OneMap. This review Pre - Construction notification - NWP 12 S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -005 Archdale Reaulator Access Drive. Archdale. N.C. Auaust 13. 2012 found no extant EOs of protected species on record within a two -mile radius of the project area. Brief descriptions of the species identified in Table 1 above are provided below: Schweinitz's Sunflower Status. Federally Listed Endangered Biological Determination. May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Schweinitz's sunflower is a perennial that regularly grows approximately 6.5 feet tall (though it can be shorter if young or injured) and can occasionally reach heights of 16 feet. It has thickened roots that are used to store starch. The stem is purple, and the upper third portion of the stem bears secondary branches at 45- degree angles. The leaves are arranged in pairs on the lower part of the stem but usually occur singly on the upper part. Leaves grow out from the stem at a right angle, and the tips of the leaves tend to droop. The leaves are thick and stiff, with a rough upper surface. They have broad spiny hairs that are directed toward the tip, and soft white hairs cover the underside. The plant produces small yellow flowers. Schweinitz's sunflower blooms from late August until frost. It occurs in full to partial sun and is found in areas with poor soils, such as thin clays that vary from wet to dry. This preference for poor soil helps minimize competition from other species. Potential habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower exists in the project area, as it consists of maintained ROW, adjoined by industrial development to the west and woodland to the east. However, field review conducted on May 18, 2012 did not identify potential populations of Schweinitz's sunflower. Further, there have been no documented occurrences in the area. Accordingly, it is unlikely that this species will be adversely affected by this project. Cape Fear Shiner Status. Federally- Listed Endangered Biological Determination. No Effect According to the USFWS species description, the Cape Fear shiner is a small yellowish minnow with a black band along both sides of its body. The shiner's fins are yellow and somewhat pointed. It has a black upper lip, and the lower lip bears a thin black bar along its margin. The Cape Fear shiner is generally associated with gravel, cobble, and boulder substrates, and has been observed in slow pools, riffles, and slow runs. The Cape Fear shiner can be found swimming in schools of other minnow species but is never the most abundant species. During the spawning season, May through July, the Cape Fear shiner adults move to slower flowing pools to lay eggs on the rocky substrate. Juveniles are often found in slack water, among large rock outcrops of the midstream, and in flooded side channels and pools. It is unlikely that Stream 1 provides suitable habitat for Cape Fear shiner. Stream 1 is an intermittent channel that exhibited a largely sand and silt -bed that was dry at the time of the assessment. Although Stream 2 may provide marginally - suitable habitat for Cape Fear shiner, it will not be affected by the proposed project. Further, both Streams 1 and 2 exhibited evidence of the urbanized nature of the upstream watershed, and likely support poor water quality as a result. Pre - Construction notification - NWP 12 SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -005 Archdale Reaulator Access Drive. Archdale. N.C. Auaust 13. 2012 A copy of this NWP No. 12 application will be provided to the USFWS - Asheville Field Office. Cultural Resources A copy of this NWP No. 12 application will be provided to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), requesting that they review their records regarding cultural, archaeological, or historical resources in or near the project area and to provide written comments regarding the interests of their agency. A review of the HPOWEB GIS Web Service indicated that there were no properties currently listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places within a one mile radius of the project. AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the extent practicable and have been limited to what is necessary to construct a crossing of the minimum width necessary to adequately accommodate vehicular access to the proposed regulator station. Impacts to Wetland A and Stream 2 have been avoided entirely. To prevent sedimentation of downstream portions of Stream 1, construction will be conducted in the dry. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original grade restored upon completion of the project. As indicated previously, the proposed project will occur within an area subject to Randleman Lake riparian Buffer Rules, permanently impacting 930 square feet (sf) of Zone 1 and 648 sf of Zone 2. However, the proposed crossing is exempt from the rules, as it will impact less than 401f of buffer. REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS Following construction, disturbed areas within the work site will be restored to original grade and elevation. Appropriate erosion and sediment control practices will be implemented to meet water quality turbidity standards. Best Management Practices employed for the project will be in compliance with the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual," and the local governing authority. Impacts have been avoided and minimized, and appropriate measures will be taken during construction to allow flow and circulation patterns of waters of the U.S. to remain unaffected. After construction, disturbed areas will be appropriately seeded and restored. MITIGATION The proposed revision will not result in project -wide permanent impacts that exceed 150 If of stream channel, and there will be no wetland impacts. Accordingly, mitigation for the project impacts should not be required. Based on conversations with the USACE for similar projects, we anticipate that appropriate mitigation for the proposed project can be satisfied by the avoidance and minimization procedures implemented during the design phase of the proposed project. Pre - Construction notification - NWP 12 SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -005 Archdale Regulator Access Drive, Archdale, N.C. August 13, 2012 CLOSING By copy of this correspondence and completed PCN, we are requesting your written concurrence with this NWP No. 12 permit application. If you have questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact us at 704.523.4726. Sincerely, S &ME Jason Isbanioly oe awler, P.W.S. Project Scientist Senior Project Manager Senior Reviewed by Julie Bennett - Hudel, P.G. LEED AP Appendices Figures + I ■ - it .' T7 r dr k " 1. t Ny 7 t R-J AL 4 ` 5 4 Y it 1 IL 1,100 550 0 1,100 Feet �= Subject Property Location REFERENCE: THE ABOVE GIS DATA WAS OBTAINED FROM THE 1993 HIGH FOUNT EAST, NC USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP. PLEASE NOTE THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL ' PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY + S &ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE ORANYACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ABOVE DATA. SCALE: As Shown FIGURE NO. DATE. 05.24.12 -` S&ME USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP J DRAWN BY: oL 2 PROJECT NO: WWW.SMEINC.COM Archdale Regulator Access Drive L 1357 -12 -005 Archdale, N.C. J - + A } -+^ - r 1 l A 6 LOCATION OF Ilk REGULATOR STATION CROSSING: LOCATION or 1�J A WETLAND Am ' ;Y� • ,STRF i Y t t � S• 100 50 0 100 Feet + 1 EFERENCE: 2010 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH WAS OBTAINED FROM BING. PLEASE NOTE THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY S &ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ANYACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ABOVE DATA. SCALE: As Shown FIGURE O. DATE: N 05.24.12 -` S&ME 2010 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH DRAWN BY: JoL 3 PROJECT NO: WWW.SMEINC.COM Archdale Regulator Access Drive 1357 -12 -005 Archdale, N.C. Appendix I Completed PCN and Agent Authorization Form o� OF IN ArERpG 0 Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes ® No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In below. ❑ Yes ® No 1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Regulator Station Access Drive 2b. County: Randolph 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Archdale 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Swaim, Inc. 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 001836/01554 and 001836/01554 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): N/A 3d. Street address: 1801 South College Drive 3e. City, state, zip: High Point, N.C. 27260 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Utility Company 4b. Name: James Adkins 4c. Business name (if applicable): Piedmont Natural Gas 4d. Street address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive 4e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 282210 4f. Telephone no.: 704 - 731 -4047 4g. Fax no.: 704- 731 -4098 4h. Email address: james.adkins @piedmontng.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Joey Lawler 5b. Business name (if applicable): S &ME, Inc. 5c. Street address: 9751 Southern Pine Blvd. 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28273 5e. Telephone no.: 704 - 523 -4726 5f. Fax no.: 704- 525 -3953 5g. Email address: jlawler @smeinc.com Page 2 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Parcel ID Nos.7728028851 and 7728039008 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.89787 Longitude: - 79.94226 (DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: Project Area — 0.25 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to UT to Muddy Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: 17 -9 -1; WS -IV 2c. River basin: Randleman Lake Basin - Cape Fear 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The area within which the access drive will be constructed consists of an existing, maintained natural gas pipeline right - of -way (ROW). The regulator station will be located in an adjacent, highground area vegetated with young pine and sucessional harwood species. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: No wetlands were identified within the project area. Wetlands are located south of the proposed access drive, but will not be affected by the proposed project. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: The property conatins two stream channels. Stream 1 is an intermittent channel that originates off -site and flows southeast across the existing ROW into a wooded area where it drains into a second stream (Stream 2). Stream 2 is a perennial channel that flows beneath U.S. Highway 311 and onto the property through a concrete culvert. Stream 2 eventually flows to Muddy Creek. The combined length of Streams 1 and 2 on the property is approximately 600 linear feet. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access to a proposed regulator station that will be constructed within high ground on the north side of Stream 1. Stream 1 currently bisects the existing ROW, prohibiting access to the high ground area on the north side of the stream. The property south of Stream 1 contains wetlands and an insufficient area of high ground within which to construct the regulator station. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The proposed project involves construction of a gravel access road and placement of a metal culvert within Stream 1. The work will be conducted by industry- standard mechnaized equipment and "in- the -dry" through use of coffer dams and a pump- around system. A temporary construction mat will be utilized initailly in order to provide equipment with access to the north side of the stream. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past. Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type El Preliminary El Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: Name (if known): Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. Page 3 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 4 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404, other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ® DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: No wetlands will be impacted by the proposed project. 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non -404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ®P ❑ T Culvert S1 ❑ PER ® Corps 2 30 ® INT ® DWQ S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 30 3i. Comments: No other stream impacts will occur. Page 5 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑ PEI T 04 ❑ PEI T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: No open waters are located within the project area. 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then com Iete the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d. Stream Impacts (feet) 5e. Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: Page 6 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other: Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ® Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reason for Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) impact Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) or Temporary required? T construction B1 ®P ❑ T of an S1 ®Nos 930 648 access drive B2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 930 648 6i. Comments: Impacts to Zone 1 and Zone 2 will occur entirely within an existing, grassed utility corridor that is not forested. Further, construction of access roads that imapct less than 40 liner feet of buffer are exempt from the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Protection rules. D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the extent practicable and have been limited to what is necessary to provide access to the proposed regulator station. The regulator station cannot be constructed on the south side of Stream 1 due to the amount of wetlands located there. The proposed culvert and crossing have been designed to provide the minimum width necessary to accommodate vehciluar access for future maintenance of the regulator station. No impacts to any wetlands or to Stream 2 are proposed. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. To prevent sedimentation of downstream portions of Stream 1, construction will be conducted in the dry utilizing a temporary coffer dam / pump around system. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original grade restored upon completion of the project. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ® No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity Page 7 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Project is exempt from the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Protection rules. Page 8 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ❑ No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. Comments: The proposed crossing is located entirely within an existing, grassed ❑ Yes ® No utility ROW. 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A % 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The proposed project involves construction of a gravel access drive and regulator station with minimal impervious surface. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ® No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The proposed project will not generate wastewater. Page 10 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ® No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? E] Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? A copy of this application will be provided to the USFWS - Asheville Field Office. Field review of the project area did not indicate the presence of habitat or endangered species listed for Randolph County. The project area and vicinity are not located in a Designated Critical Habitat. Review of Element Occurrences on the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Geographic Information Systems files found that there were no known extant occurences of threatened or endangered species within a 2 -mile radius of the proposed project. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? hftp://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh_coral/ims/viewer.htm 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? A copy of this application will be provided to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). A review of the HPOWEB GIS Service indicated that there were no properties currently listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places within a one mile radius of the project. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? The proposed project will be constructed outside of the 100 -year FEMA floodplain. Source: 37151 C - FEMA DFI RM Flood data. Joey Lawler, P.W.S. :r- �' July 10, 2012 Applicant /Agent's Signature Applicant /Agent's Printed Name Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 11 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Page 12 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Date: C Project intormation S &ME Project Name: PNG Archdale Regulator Access Drive Type of Project: Stream crossing to provide access to proposed regulator station Location: Hwy 311, Archdale, NC Work Authorization (s): Proposal No. 1357 - 25200- 12REV2 and SA 57 -1212 (01.18.12) Property Owner /Representative Information Business Name Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone No. Contact: Agent Information Business Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone No. I Contact: Piedmont Natural Gas 4720 Piedmont Row Drive Charlotte, N.C. 28210 704- 731 -4047 Mr. Jim Adkins, Sr. Land Agent S &ME=, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 523 -4726 Joey Lawler, P.W.S. Authorization: ! � � on behalf of /(Contact Signature) f hereby authorize (Name of Landowner or Representative) S &ME, Inc. to perform work necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of Section 4041401 permits pursuant to the project referenced above, on my behalf. Appendix II Site Photographs Photo 1: View of ROW facing north towards Stream 1. ♦ i Photo 2: View of Stream 1 facing east within ROW. Photo 3: Second view of Stream 1 where it flows off of Photo 4: View of Stream 2 facing north. Stream 2 will not the ROW into the wooded area to the east. be affected by the proposed project. Photo 5: View of Wetland A. Wetland A will not be affected by the proposed project. Photo 6: View of high ground location of proposed regulator station. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Archdale Regulator Access Drive Archdale, North Carolina Photo Page 1 of 1 Appendix III Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form, Routine Wetland Determination Forms and N.C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Stream Identification Forms (ver. 4.11) PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD): 07.09.12 B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD: JOEY LAWLER, PWS S &ME, INC. 9751 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28273 B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: RALEIGH C. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONSISTS OF PORTIONS OF TWO ADJACENT TARCTS (PARCEL ID NOS.7728028851 AND 7728039008) LOCATED NORTH OF US HIGHWAY 311 IN ARCHDALE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State: NORTH CAROLINA County /parish /borough: RANDOLPH City: ARCHDALE Center coordinates of site (lat /long in degree decimal format): Lat. 35.89787 ° N, Long. 79.942260 W. Universal Transverse Mercator: 17N, NAD83 NC STATE PLANE Name of nearest waterbody: UT TO MUDDY CREEK Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area: Non - wetland waters: SEE TABLE Cowardin Class: SEE TABLE Stream Flow: SEE TABLE Wetlands: SEE TABLE Cowardin Class: SEE TABLE Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10 waters: NONE Tidal: N/A 1LIme rC'F1i■►1 /_1 E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): ❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: ® Field Determination. Date(s) MAY 18, 2012. 1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site. Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in this instance and at this time. 2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre - construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non - reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331, and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33 C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. 2 This preliminary JD finds that there "maybe" waters of the United States on the subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information: SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply) - checked items should be included in case file and, where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below): ® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant /consultant: S &ME FIGURES 1 -4. ® Data sheets prepared /submitted by or on behalf of the applicant /consultant. ❑ Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report. ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ❑ Corps navigable waters' study: ❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. ® U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 1993 HIGH POINT EAST, NC]. ® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: RANDOLPH COUNTY. ❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s): ❑ FEMA/FIRM maps: ❑ 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) ® Photographs: ® Aerial (Name & Date): 2010 ARIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. or ® Other (Name & Date): S &ME REPRESENTATIVE SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: ® Other information (please specify): SEE ATTACHED WATERS UPLOAD SHEET AND USACE ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS. IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations. Signature and date of Regulatory Project Manager (REQUIRED) See attached signature page Signature and date of person requesting preliminary JD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) 3 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Project/Site: Archdale Regulator City /County: Randolph Sampling Date: 05.18.12 Applicant /Owner: Piedmont Natural Gas State: NC Sampling Point: WA 1 -Up Investigator(s): Joey Lawler, SWE Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hlllslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope ( %): 4 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): P Lat: 35.897533 Long: 79.941963 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: Vance Sandy Loam NWI classification: Are climatic /hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ' No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No ' within a Wetland? Yes No ✓ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply) _ Surface Soil Cracks (136) Surface Water (Al) _ True Aquatic Plants (1314) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) _ Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _ Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (131) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Dry- Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Iron Deposits (135) _ Geomorphic Position (D2) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water- Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) _ Aquatic Fauna (1313) _ FAC- Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No ' Depth (inches): 0 Water Table Present? Yes No ' Depth (inches): '12 Saturation Present? Yes No ' Depth (inches): '12 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WA -Up Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Interim Version Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size. 30 ) % Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1 Liquidambar styraciflua 70 Y FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A) 2 Prunus serotina 55 Y FACU Juni erus vir iniana p g 35 N FACU Total Number Dominant 5 3. Species Across All Strata: (B) 4 Pinus echinata 35 N UPL Percent of Dominant Species 5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 80 (A/B) 6. Prevalence Index worksheet: 7 8 Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 195 = Total Cover OBL species x 1 = Sapling /Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) FACW species x 2 = 1 Diospyros virginiana 25 Y FAC FAC species x 3 = 2. FACU species x 4 = 3. UPL species x 5 = 4. Column Totals: (A) (B) 5. Prevalence Index = B/A = 6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 8. 2 - Dominance Test is >50% 9. 25 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0' 10. 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting 5 = Total Cover _ data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 1. 2 Microstegium vimineum 30 Y FAC Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 3. be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 4. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata: 5. 6 Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of 7. height. 8. Sapling /Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less 9. than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall. 10. Herb - All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, regardless 11. of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 12. 30 = Total Cover Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) height. 1 Toxicodendron radicans 10 Y FAC 2. 3. 4. Hydrophytic 5. Vegetation 6. Present? Yes No 10 = Total Cover Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Interim Version SOIL Sampling Point: WA 1 -Up Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc Texture Remarks 0 -4 10YR 4/2 100 L Sand 4 -08 10YR 5/3 100 FS Loam 08 -12+ 10YR 5/4 100 FS Loam 'Type: C= Concentration, D= Depletion, Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol (Al) _ Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Stratified Layers (A5) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11; _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, MLRA 147, 148) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Sandy Redox (S5) _ Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Tvpe: Depth (inches): Remarks: RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL =Pore Lining, M= Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric So Dark Surface (S7) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _ Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) _ Red Parent Material (TF2) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Soil Present? Yes No US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 STREAM 2 Date: 05.18.12 Project /Site: Archdale Latitude: 35.897207 Evaluator: Crystal Fox, S &ME County: Randolph Longitude: 79.942628 Total Points: Stream Determination (circl a ) Other Stream is at least intermittent 39 Ephemeral Intermittent erennia e.g. Quad Name: if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30* Cp 3 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 19 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 Cp 3 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2O 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 C?p 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal= 9.5 ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal= 10.5 -) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed C3 p 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 95 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 CID 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: STREAM 1 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: 05.18.12 Project /Site: Archdale Regulator Latitude: 35.897785 Evaluator: Joey Lawler, S &ME County: Randolph Longitude: 79. 94221 Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other Stream is at least intermittent 25. 5 erm Ephemeral 1 itten Perennial e.g. Quad Name: if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30* 2 ) 3 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 12 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 ) 3 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-pool sequence 0 O1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active /relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel C No = OD Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 7 • 5 ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 O1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 C-1-D 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1 0.5 1 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = 6 ) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 C 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 CID 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Project/Site: Archdale Regulator City /County: Randolph Sampling Date: 05.18.12 Applicant /Owner: Piedmont Natural Gas State: NC Sampling Point: WA 1 Investigator(s): Joey Lawler, SWE Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Floodplaln Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope ( %): 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): P Lat: 35.89745 Long: 79.94229 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: Vance Sandy Loam NWI classification: Are climatic /hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ' No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply) _ Surface Soil Cracks (136) Surface Water (Al) _ True Aquatic Plants (1314) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) High Water Table (A2) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) — Drainage Patterns (B10) _ Saturation (A3) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _ Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (131) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Dry- Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Iron Deposits (135) _ Geomorphic Position (D2) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3) Water- Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) _ Aquatic Fauna (1313) _ FAC- Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes ' No Depth (inches): 1 Water Table Present? Yes ' No Depth (inches): 0 Saturation Present? Yes ' No Depth (inches): 0 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Interim Version VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WA 1 Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size. 30 ) % Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1 Acer rubrum 75 Y FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 8 (A) 2 Platanus occidentalis 50 Y FACW Fraxinus enns Ivania 3. p y 40 Y FACW Total Number Dominant Species Across All Strata: 8 (B) 4 Salix nigra 25 N FACW Percent of Dominant Species 5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B) 6. Prevalence Index worksheet: 7 8 Total % Cover of: Multiply by: 190 = Total Cover OBL species x 1 = Sapling /Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) FACW species x 2 = 1 Diospyros virginiana 20 Y FAC FAC species x 3 = 2 Fraxinus pennsylvania 25 Y FACW FACU species x 4 = 3. UPL species x 5 = 4. Column Totals: (A) (B) 5. Prevalence Index = B/A = 6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 8. 2 - Dominance Test is >50% 9. 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0' 10. 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting 5 = Total Cover _ data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 1. 2 Juncus effuses 10 Y FACW Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 3. be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 4. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata: 5. 6 Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of 7. height. 8. Sapling /Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines, less 9. than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall. 10. Herb — All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, regardless 11. of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. 12. 10 = Total Cover Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) height. 1 Toxicodendron radicans 10 Y FAC 2. 3. 4. Hydrophytic 5. Vegetation 6. Present? Yes No 10 = Total Cover Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version SOIL Sampling Point: WA 1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc Texture Remarks 0 -3 10YR 3/1 100 FS Loam 3 -12 10YR 4/1 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M FS Loam 12 -16 10YR 6/1 95 10YR 4/6 5 D M C Loam 'Type: C= Concentration, D= Depletion, Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol (Al) _ Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Stratified Layers (A5) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11; _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, MLRA 147, 148) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Sandy Redox (S5) _ Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Tvpe: Depth (inches): Remarks: RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL =Pore Lining, M= Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric So Dark Surface (S7) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _ Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) _ Red Parent Material (TF2) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Soil Present? 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