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MITIGATION PLAN
Loflin Dairy Buffer
Mitigation Site
Randolph County, North Carolina
DENR Contract 003995
Randleman Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin
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MITIGATION PLAN
Loftin Dairy Buffer
Mitigation Site
Randolph County, North Carolina
DENR Contract 003995
Randleman Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030003
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NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 1652
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Wildlands Engineering, Inc
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone — 704 332 7754
February 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is a full delivery riparian buffer restoration project for the North
Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program ( NCEEP) in Randolph County NC The project includes the
restoration of riparian buffers along several unnamed tributaries and ephemeral ditches to Bob Branch
The project is being completed to provide buffer mitigation units (BMUs) in the Cape Fear River Basin
and will include 9 1 acres of buffer restoration The protect is located within the Hydrologic Unit Code
(HUC) 03030003010060 and North Carolina Department of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Sub basin 03 06
08
Table ES 1 Project Components
Loflm Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
The Loflm Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is located in the 03030003 Catalog Unit (CU) in the Cape Fear
River Basin The Deep River is the primary river in this HUC and flows into the Randleman Reservoir
The project site streams flow to Bob Branch which flows directly into the reservoir as well The newly
created reservoir is a regional water supply and stream buffer protection rules are in place throughout the
watershed (http //portal ncdenr org/web /wq /swp /ws /401 /riparianbuffers /rules) The Cape Fear shiner a
federally endangered species is found in the Deep River Protection of this species and improving the
water quality of the waters draining to the Randleman Reservoir are included as recommendations in the
NCEEP 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Report (http //www nceep net
/services /lwps/ cape_ fear /RBRP %20Cape %20Fear%202008 pdf) The Loflm Diary Buffer Mitigation
Site was identified as a buffer mitigation opportunity to improve water quality and habitat within the CU
The major goals of the proposed buffer restoration project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Randleman Lake watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin by creating a functional
riparian corridor and restoring a Piedmont Bottomland Forest as described by Schafale and Weakley
(1990) Specific enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined below in Table
ES 2
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Type
Area
Mitigation
Area
Management Objectives
Mitigatio n
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(acres)
Ratio
Units
BMUs
Restore riparian buffer
Buffer
Area A
Remove cattle from buffer
Restoration
24
11
24
Restore riparian buffer
Area B
Remove crop production
Buffer
67
11
67
and nutrient application
Restoration
Total
9 1 acres
9 1 BMus
The Loflm Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is located in the 03030003 Catalog Unit (CU) in the Cape Fear
River Basin The Deep River is the primary river in this HUC and flows into the Randleman Reservoir
The project site streams flow to Bob Branch which flows directly into the reservoir as well The newly
created reservoir is a regional water supply and stream buffer protection rules are in place throughout the
watershed (http //portal ncdenr org/web /wq /swp /ws /401 /riparianbuffers /rules) The Cape Fear shiner a
federally endangered species is found in the Deep River Protection of this species and improving the
water quality of the waters draining to the Randleman Reservoir are included as recommendations in the
NCEEP 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Report (http //www nceep net
/services /lwps/ cape_ fear /RBRP %20Cape %20Fear%202008 pdf) The Loflm Diary Buffer Mitigation
Site was identified as a buffer mitigation opportunity to improve water quality and habitat within the CU
The major goals of the proposed buffer restoration project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Randleman Lake watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin by creating a functional
riparian corridor and restoring a Piedmont Bottomland Forest as described by Schafale and Weakley
(1990) Specific enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined below in Table
ES 2
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Table ES 2 Ecological and Water Quality Goals of the Mitigation Project
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Water Quality Goals
Nutrient and fecal coliform input will be decreased by filtering runoff
Decrease nutrient and
from the dairy farm and agricultural fields through restored native
fecal coliform levels
buffer zones The off site nutrient input will also be absorbed on site
by filtering flood flows through restored riparian buffer areas where
flood flows can disperse through native vegetation
Sediment from off site sources will be captured by deposition on
Decrease sediment input
restored riparian areas where native vegetation will slow overland flow
velocities
Decrease water
temperature and
Establishment and maintenance of riparian buffers will create long
increase dissolved
term shading of the channel flow to minimize thermal heating
oxygen concentrations
Ecological Goals
Buffer areas will be restored by removing invasive vegetation and
Create appropriate
planting native vegetation Some bank sloping matting and planting
terrestrial habitat
will occur in isolated locations Native vegetation will provide cover
and food for terrestrial creatures
This mitigation plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following
• Federal rule for compensatory mitigation project sites as described in the Federal Register Title
33 Navigation and Navigable Waters Volume 3 Chapter 2 Section § 332 8 paragraphs (c)(2)
through (c)(14)
• NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument signed and dated July 28
2010
These documents govern NCEEP operations and procedures for the delivery of compensatory mitigation
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Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
10 Restoration Project Goals and Objectives
20 Site Selection
21 Directions
22 Site Selection
23 Vlcinity Map
24 Watershed Map
25 Soil Survey
26 Current Condition Plan View
27 Histoncal Condition Plan View
28 Site Photographs
30 Site Protection Instrument
31 Site Protection Instruments Summary Information
3 2 Site Protection Instrument Figure
40 Baseline Information
41 Watershed Summary Information
4 2 Existing Conditions Summary Information
4 3 Regulatory Considerations
50 Determination of Credits
60 Mitigation Work Plan
61 Parcel Preparation
6 2 Planting
63 Target Plant Communities
64 Buffer Project Design Parameters and Design Justification
70 Maintenance Plan
80 Performance Standards
90 Monitoring Requirements
100 Long Term Management Plan
it 0 Adaptive Management Plan
120 Financial Assurances
130 References
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TABLES
Table ES 1
Project Components
Table ES 2
Ecological and Water Quality Goals of the Mitigation Project
Table 1
Drainage Areas
Table 2
Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Table 3
Site Protection Instrument
Table 4
Baseline Information
Table 5
Riparian Buffer Area Vegetation Plots
Table 6
Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Randolph County, NC
Table 7
Determination of Credits
Table {8
Selected Tree and Shrub Species Appropriate for Buffer Restoration
Table 9
Character / Existing Tree and Shrub Species
Table 10
Permanent Riparian Seeding Species
Table 11
Maintenance Plan Components
Table 12
Monitoring Requirements
FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Watershed Map
Figure 3
Soils Map
Figure 4
Hydrological Features Map
Figure 5,
Site Protection Instrument
Figure 6
Proposed Concept Plan
APPENDICES
Appendix A Site Protection Instrument
Appendix B Baseline Information Data
Appendix C Project Plan Sheets

10 Restoration Project Goals and Objectives
The Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is located in the 03030003 Catalog Unit (CU) in the Cape Fear
River Basin The Deep River is the primary river in this HUC and flows into the Randleman Reservoir
The project site streams flow to Bob Branch which flows directly into the reservoir as well The newly
created reservoir is a regional water supply and stream buffer protection rules are in place throughout the
watershed (http //portal ncdenr org/web /wq /swp /ws /401 /riparianbuffers /rules) The Cape Fear shiner a
federally endangered species is found in the Deep River Protection of this species and improving the
water quality of the waters draining to the Randleman Reservoir are included as recommendations in the
NCEEP 2009 Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Report (http //www nceep net
/services /lwps/ cape_ fear /RBRP %20Cape %2OFear %202008 pdf) The Loflin Diary Buffer Mitigation
Site was identified as a buffer mitigation opportunity to improve water quality and habitat within the CU
The goals of the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Protect address water quality improvements identified in
the Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Priorities Report and include the following
• Remove harmful nutrients from creek flow
• Reduce pollution of creek by excess sediment
• Restore terrestrial habitat and
• Improve aesthetics
The project goals will be addressed through the following project objectives
• Riparian areas will be fenced off from adjacent agricultural activities and runoff will be filtered
through buffer zones Flood flows will be filtered through restored riparian areas where flood
flow will spread through native vegetation Vegetation will uptake excess nutrients
• Stream bank erosion which contributes sediment load to the creek will be greatly reduced if not
eliminated in the protect area Eroding streambanks will be stabilized by increased woody root
mass in banks and reducing channel incision Storm flow containing grit and fine sediment will
be filtered through restored riparian buffer areas where flow will spread through native
vegetation
• The establishment and maintenance of riparian buffers will create long term shading of the
channel bed reducing thermal heating and improving aquatic habitat
• Adjacent buffer and riparian habitats will be restored with native vegetation and invasive species
will be treated as part of the project Native vegetation will provide cover and food for terrestrial
creatures
20 Site Selection
21 Directions
The Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site can be accessed from Loflin Dairy Road which is located
approximately 6 miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 311 The proposed
project is surrounded by fields that are used for a dairy farm and agriculture use
22 Site Se lection
Wildlands Engineering Inc (WEI) proposes to restore 9 1 acres of riparian buffer in Randolph County
NC The site is comprised of two areas on one parcel of land along several unnamed tributaries and
ephemeral ditches to Bob Branch One of the easement areas Area A is located within an active dairy
farm (Figure 4) The second easement area Area B is surrounded by open agricultural fields The project
is being completed to provide buffer mitigation units (BMUs) in the Cape Fear River Basin The project
design will cause no adverse impacts to streams or wetlands The streams and ditches within the protect
area flow into Bob Branch which ultimately flows into the Randleman Reservoir
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23 Vicinity Map
The protect site is located within the Randleman Reservoir watershed (NCDWQ Subbasin 03 06 08) of
the Cape Fear River Basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit Code 03030003010060) as shown in Figure 1 On
site stream channels are unnamed tributaries to Bob Branch (NCDWQ Index No 17 9 6 (1)) The North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) assigns best usage classifications to State Waters that
reflect water quality conditions and potential resource usage Bob Branch is classified as Class WS IV
waters Class WS W waters are used as sources of water supply for drinking or food processing purposes
where a more restrictive WS I WS 11 or WS III classification is not feasible These waters are also
protected for Class C uses such as secondary recreation fishing wildlife fish and aquatic life propagation
and survival and agriculture WS IV waters are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds
or Protected Areas
24 Watershed Map
The project is located on several unnamed tributaries to Bob Branch in a rural area of Randolph County in
the Randleman Lake Watershed Figure 2 shows the watershed boundaries for Areas A and B Each of
the buffer area watersheds is primarily agriculture with some forested use The watershed areas and
current land use are summarized in Table 1 below
Table 1 Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
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2 S Sod Survey
The proposed project areas are mapped by the Randolph County Soil Survey Soils along the Loftin
Dairy Buffer Mitigation project area are primarily mapped as Mecklenburg loam and Wynott Enon
complex Protect Area B also includes a small section of Mecklenburg clay loam These soils are
described below in Table 2 A soils map is provided in Figure 3
Table 2 Project Sod Types and Descriptions
Loftin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Sod Name
Existing
NCDWQ
Stream
Buffer
predominant Land
Section
Reach Length
Stream
Watershed
Watershed
Use of Buffer
Name
(feet)
Identification
Area
Area
Watershed Area
Form Scores*
acres
acres)
Reach Al 917
Al 24/ 34 5
Al 61
Agriculture 82% and
Area A
18
Reach A2 155
A2 23 25
A2 65
Forested 18%
Reach B1 1489
61 27 25/ 35 5
B1 230
Agriculture 94% and
Area B
Reach B2 866
B2 20 75
B2 26
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Forested 6%
Reach B3 486
B3 22 75
B3 22
*NCDWQ Stream Identification Forms are included in Appendix B
2 S Sod Survey
The proposed project areas are mapped by the Randolph County Soil Survey Soils along the Loftin
Dairy Buffer Mitigation project area are primarily mapped as Mecklenburg loam and Wynott Enon
complex Protect Area B also includes a small section of Mecklenburg clay loam These soils are
described below in Table 2 A soils map is provided in Figure 3
Table 2 Project Sod Types and Descriptions
Loftin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Sod Name
Location
Description
Mecklenburg
Majority of
These soils are found on hillslopes and uplands They are well
loam 8 15/o
drained and their shrink swell potential is low These soils
slopes
Area B
are not subject to frequent flooding
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Table 2 Project Sod Types and Descriptions
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Soil Name
Location
Description
Wynott Enon
These soils are a composite of 40% Wynott soils and 35%
complex 8
Area A
Enon soils Both soil types are well drained Shrink swell
15% slopes
potential is moderate and the soils are not flooded or
ponded They are found on uplands and ridges
Mecklenburg
clay loam 2
These soils are well drained and generally found on
8% slopes
Portion of Area B
interfluves and uplands Shrink swell potential is moderate
moderately
and the soil is neither flooded nor ponded
eroded
Source Randolph County Soil Survey
USDA NRCS http / /efotg nres usda gov
26 Current Condition Plan View
On September 25 2009 WEI investigated on site ,jurisdictional waters of the U S using the U S Army
Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Routine On site Determination Method This method is defined in the
1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual Determination methods included stream
classification utilizing the NCDWQ Stream Identification Form and the USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheet Potential .jurisdictional wetland areas as well as typical upland areas were
classified using the USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Form All USACE forms are included
in Appendix B
The results of the on site field investigation indicate that there are five ,jurisdictional stream channels
located within the proposed project area Reaches Al A2 B1 B2 and B3 (Figure 4) No _jurisdictional
wetland areas were identified within the proposed project area There are also two ephemeral ditches
located in Area A a portion of Reach A2 and Reach A3 The NCDWQ has approved all seven project
reaches as appropriate for buffer mitigation as related to the rules set forth in the Randleman Lake Water
Supply Watershed Mitigation Program for Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers
(I5ANCACO2B 0252) The approval letter from NCDWQ is included in Appendix B as are all NCDWQ
Stream Classification Forms
2 7 Histoncal Condition Plan View
The Loftin Dairy Site has historically been used for agricultural purposes Historic aerial photos are
included in Appendix B and date back to 1948 The current property owner has confirmed that Area A
has been used as an active dairy farm since 1947 and Area B has been surrounded by agricultural fields
since the late 1920s
28 Site Photographs
See Appendix B for site photographs of the Loftin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
30 Site Protection Instrument
31 Site Protection Instruments Summary Information
The land required for construction management and stewardship of the mitigation project includes
portions of the parcel listed in Table 3 The proposed conservation easement on this property has not yet
been recorded A copy of the draft land protection instrument is included in the Appendix A
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Table 3 Site Protection Instrument
Loflm Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
All site protection instruments require 60 day advance notification to the Corps and the State prior to any
action to void amend or modify the document No such action shall take place unless approved by the
State
32 Site Protectlon Instrument Figure
See Figure 5 for the Site Protection Instrument Figure for the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
40 Baseline Information
Table 4 summarizes the attributes of the overall project and of the project reaches
Table 4 Baseline Information
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Project Information
Project Name
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Site
Deed Book
Acreage
Landowner
PIN
County
Protection
and Page
to be
River Basin
Cape Fear
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8 digit
Instrument
Number
Protected
Clifford W
7746 14 0261
Randolph
Conservation
To Be
9 8
Loftin
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Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area
Easement
Recorded
82% Cultivated Land
and 18% Forested
Land
All site protection instruments require 60 day advance notification to the Corps and the State prior to any
action to void amend or modify the document No such action shall take place unless approved by the
State
32 Site Protectlon Instrument Figure
See Figure 5 for the Site Protection Instrument Figure for the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
40 Baseline Information
Table 4 summarizes the attributes of the overall project and of the project reaches
Table 4 Baseline Information
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Project Information
Project Name
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
County
Randolph County
Project Area (acres)
9 8 acres
Project Coordinates (iatitude and longitude)
1 35 50 44 082 N 79 52 22 487 W
Project Watershed Su mary Information
Physiographic Province
Carolina Slate Belt of the Piedmont
River Basin
Cape Fear
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8 digit
03030003
USGS Hydrologic Unit 14 digit
03030003010060
DWQ Sub basin
Deep River Watershed 03 06 08
Area A
Area B
Project Drainage Area (acres)
18
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Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area
<1%
CGIA Land Use Classification
82% Cultivated Land
and 18% Forested
Land
45% Cultivated Land
40% Forested Land
10% Residential and
1 5 % Commercial
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Summa
Para
Length of reach (linear
Drainage area (acres)
NCDWQ stream identification score
Description
Intermittent/ Perennial/ Ephemeral
Underlying mapped soils
Drainage class
Soil Hvdric status
FEMA classfication
Native vegetation community
Percent composition of exotic invasive
Area A
Reach Al 917
Reach A2 155
Reach A2(ephem) 180
Reach A3 120
Reach Al 61
Reach A2 6 5
Reach A3 10
Reach Al 24/ 34 5
Reach A2 23 25
Reach A3 N/A
Reach A1— Per / Int
Reach A2 — Int /
Ephemeral Ditch
Reach A3 Ephemeral
Ditch
Wynott Enon
complex, 8 15%
slopes
well drained
No
no regulated
floodplain
Bottomland Forest
ion 10%
)ry Considerations
Area B
Reach 61 1489
Reach B2 866
Reach B3 486
Reach 131 230
Reach B2 26
Reach B3 22
Reach 61 27 25/ 35 5
Reach B2 20 75
Reach B3 22 75
Reach 61— Per / Int
Reach B2 — Int
Reach B3 — Int
Mecklenburg loam, 8
15% slopes,
Mecklenburg clay loam,
2 8% slopes
well drained
No
no regulated
floodplain
Bottomland Forest
30%
Regulation
Applicable
Resolved
Supporting
Documentation
Waters of the United States Section 404
N/A
N/A
N/A
Waters of the United States Section 401
N/A
N/A
N/A
Endangered Species Act
X
X
See Appendix B
Historic Preservation Act
X
X
See Appendix B
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) / Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA)
N/A
N/A
N/A
FEMA Floodplain Compliance
N/A
N/A
N/A
Essential Fisheries Habitat
N/A
N/A
N/A
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41 Watershed Summary Information
The Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is located within the Randleman Reservoir watershed ( NCDWQ
Subbasm 03 06 08) of the Cape Fear River Basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit Code 03030003010060) Land
use within the watershed is historically rural and is dominated by forestry agriculture and livestock with
approximately 35% of the watershed forested 53% cultivated/ agriculture 8% residential and 4%
commercial (Figure 2) Although there is no immediate evidence of increased development within the
project site s watersheds the new NC Highway 311 corridor is being constructed immediately
downstream of the project area This new highway corridor may increase development pressure on the
project s watersheds and this area of Randolph County in the future
NCEEP develops River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) to guide its restoration activities within each
of the state s 54 cataloging units RBRPs delineate specific watersheds that exhibit both the need and
opportunity for wetland stream and riparian buffer restoration These watersheds are called Targeted
Local Watersheds (TLWs) and receive priority for NCEEP planning and restoration project funds The
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is located within a TLW HUC 03030003010060 The restoration of
riparian buffer areas will aid in protecting water quality and endangered species habitat within the Deep
River watershed by filtering runoff from adjacent agricultural practices and restoring terrestrial habitat
4 2 Existing Conditions Summary Information
Reach Al enters the site as an intermittent channel from an existing pipe system at Loflin Dairy Road
The upstream portion of this reach runs parallel to the western property line and exhibits stable bedform
and stream banks throughout The riparian buffer along the right bank side exhibits no canopy or
understory tree species and has been heavily maintained through regular mowing and brush removal
Reach Al transitions to a perennial channel immediately downstream of an existing crossing and
continues to maintain stable bedform and stream banks This downstream area exhibits a single line of
mature trees along the right top of bank however the remaining riparian buffer zones have been heavily
maintained and exhibit no stabilizing understory growth
Reach A2 is a small intermittent tributary to Reach Al with an upstream ephemeral section Although
this reach exhibits several understory tree species the riparian area includes only a few mature canopy
trees indicating the area has been maintained in the past Due to the topography of this area and the
channel s location adjacent to the dairy farm the majority of the runoff to this reach comes directly from
a heavily used cattle pasture Reach A3 begins within this heavily used pasture and is a short ephemeral
ditch leading directly to Reach A2 allowing for concentrated flows of cattle waste to downstream waters
Reach B1 flows on site from an adjacent forested area and transitions from an intermittent channel to a
perennial channel approximately midway through the project area This reach exhibits stable channel
conditions and shows no signs of active bank erosion or channel incision The riparian buffer zone along
Reach B1 is immediately adjacent to active row crop fields and receives direct runoff from sediment and
fertilizer applications The buffer zone exhibits no mature canopy trees sporadic understory trees and an
abundance of shrub and vine species including Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) and Japanese
honeysuckle (Lon►cerajaponica)
Reaches B2 and B3 are small intermittent tributaries to Reach B1 These channels have been heavily
ditched and maintained in the past however they exhibit stable channel conditions with no evidence of
active bank erosion or channel incision The riparian zones have been actively mowed and sprayed due to
their locations in an active row crop field and exhibit an abundance of herbaceous vegetation with no
mature trees
421 Vegetation Survey in Buffer Areas
A vegetation survey was performed by WEi along Reach A2 at the request of the NCDWQ due to
the existence of mature tree and sub canopy species in this area This survey involved quantifying the
number of trees 5 in diameter or greater and resulted in a density of approximately 77 trees per acre
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These results verify that this area qualifies for buffer restoration according to NCDWQ guidelines of
the Randleman Lake buffer mitigation rules (15A NCAC 02B 0252) in which restoration is defined
as converting sparse non forested riparian areas (less than 100 trees per acre that are greater than or
equal to five inches DBH for trees and greater than two feet in height for shrubs) to a forested riparian
buffer Results from the tree survey performed by WEI are included in Table 5 the tree survey plot
location is shown in Figure 4
Table 5 Riparian Buffer Area Vegetation Plots
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422 Vegetation Community Types Descriptions
Vegetation habitats within the project area are primarily comprised of active row crop fields and open
pastures dominated by various grammoid species with narrow streamside thickets and adjacent
forested areas The riparian zones surrounding Reaches Al A2 and A3 have been largely
maintained through mowing and the majority of these areas are currently being used as active cattle
pastures Typical herbaceous vegetation within these areas includes Canada goldenrod (Sohdago
canadensis) soft stem rush (Juncus effusus) common blackberry (Rubus argutus) and various
grasses (Festuca spp ) Streamside thickets are comprised of few mature tree species including black
walnut (Juglans nigra) red maple (Acer rubrum) American sycamore (Platanus occidentalrs) and
sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) These streamside thickets exhibit an abundance of shrub
species including common blackberry invasive Chinese privet and the invasive vine Japanese
honeysuckle
The riparian zones surrounding Reaches BI 132 and 133 include maintained herbaceous areas
adjacent to active row crop fields and dense streamside thickets Typical herbaceous vegetation
within these areas includes Canada goldenrod ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Nepalese
browntop (Microstegium vimineum) and various grasses (Festuca spp ) No mature canopy trees
exist within the streamside thickets and shrub species are dominated by common blackberry and
Chinese privet interspersed with Japanese honeysuckle
43 Regulatory Considerations
4 3 1 Endangered and Threatened Species
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 amended (16 U S C 1531 et seq ) defines protection for
species with the Federal Classification of Threatened (T) or Endangered (E) An Endangered
Species is defined as any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range and a Threatened Species is defined as any species which is likely to become
an Endangered Species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its
range (16 US C 1532)
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) databases
were searched for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species for Randolph
County NC Two federally listed species the Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) and
Schweinitz s sunflower (Helianthus schweinazu) are currently listed in Randolph County (Table 6)
A Categorical Exclusion Checklist for the project is included in Appendix B
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Number of
Plot
Reach
Dim(ft �ons
Trees
Tree
per Acre
> 5 DBH
#1
Reach A2
75 x 30
4
77
422 Vegetation Community Types Descriptions
Vegetation habitats within the project area are primarily comprised of active row crop fields and open
pastures dominated by various grammoid species with narrow streamside thickets and adjacent
forested areas The riparian zones surrounding Reaches Al A2 and A3 have been largely
maintained through mowing and the majority of these areas are currently being used as active cattle
pastures Typical herbaceous vegetation within these areas includes Canada goldenrod (Sohdago
canadensis) soft stem rush (Juncus effusus) common blackberry (Rubus argutus) and various
grasses (Festuca spp ) Streamside thickets are comprised of few mature tree species including black
walnut (Juglans nigra) red maple (Acer rubrum) American sycamore (Platanus occidentalrs) and
sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) These streamside thickets exhibit an abundance of shrub
species including common blackberry invasive Chinese privet and the invasive vine Japanese
honeysuckle
The riparian zones surrounding Reaches BI 132 and 133 include maintained herbaceous areas
adjacent to active row crop fields and dense streamside thickets Typical herbaceous vegetation
within these areas includes Canada goldenrod ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Nepalese
browntop (Microstegium vimineum) and various grasses (Festuca spp ) No mature canopy trees
exist within the streamside thickets and shrub species are dominated by common blackberry and
Chinese privet interspersed with Japanese honeysuckle
43 Regulatory Considerations
4 3 1 Endangered and Threatened Species
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 amended (16 U S C 1531 et seq ) defines protection for
species with the Federal Classification of Threatened (T) or Endangered (E) An Endangered
Species is defined as any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range and a Threatened Species is defined as any species which is likely to become
an Endangered Species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its
range (16 US C 1532)
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) databases
were searched for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species for Randolph
County NC Two federally listed species the Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) and
Schweinitz s sunflower (Helianthus schweinazu) are currently listed in Randolph County (Table 6)
A Categorical Exclusion Checklist for the project is included in Appendix B
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Table 6 Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Randolph County
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Species
Federal Status
Habitat
Vertebrate
Cape Fear Shiner
Pools riffles and runs of rocky clean
(Notrop►s mek►stocho/as)
E
freshwater streams
Vascular Plants
Schweinitz s sunflower
(Hehanthus schwe►nazu)
E
Open disturbed areas
E = Endangered T= Threatened
Cape Fear Shiner
The Cape Fear shiner is a small minnow fish species typically six (6) centimeters in length This
species is pale silvery yellow in color with a black stripe along each side and yellow fins Water
willow beds in flowing areas of creeks and rivers appear to be part of the essential habitat for this
species Individuals can be found in pools riffles and slow runs of clean rocky streams composed of
gravel cobble and boulder substrates
Schweinttzs Sunflower
Schweinitz s sunflower is found in open areas where disturbance has occurred such as roadsides power line
clearings old pastures and woodland openings This species is generally found growing in shallow poor
clayey and/or rocky sods
A pedestrian survey of the site was performed on February 2 2011 On site habitat includes active
cattle pastures agricultural cropland early successional forest and streamside thickets No suitable
habitat for the Cape Fear shiner exists within the project area Stream substrates are primarily
composed of silt fine sands and embedded gravel A large amount of runoff from agricultural fields
has resulted in poor water quality Additionally minimal habitat exists for the Schweinitz s
sunflower Much of the cleared areas within the site are actively farmed and heavily maintained
Very few areas of native vegetation exist within the site and these areas typically lack the proper light
conditions and soil regimes for this species As a result of the pedestrian survey no Federally listed
species were found to exist on the site
WEI requested review and comment from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) on
July 19 2011 in respect to the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site and its potential impacts on
threatened or endangered species Based on a pedestrian survey of the project area no individual
species critical habitat or suitable habitat was found to exist on the site It is WEI s position that for
the Randolph County listed endangered species which include the Cape Fear shiner (Notropis
mek►stocholas) and the Schweinitz s sunflower (Hehanthus schwe►nazu) the Loflin Dairy Buffer
Mitigation Site s biological conclusion is no effect USFWS responded on August 5 2011 that
the proposed action is not likely to adversely affect any federally listed endangered species or
threatened species their formally designated critical habitat or species currently proposed for
listing USFWS believes that the requirements under section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been
satisfied The approved Categorical Exclusion Checklist for the project is included in Appendix B
432 Cultural Resources
The National Historic Preservation Act declares a national policy of historic preservation to protect
rehabilitate restore and reuse districts sites buildings structures and objects significant in
American architecture history archaeology and culture and Section 106 mandates that federal
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agencies take into account the effect of an undertaking on a property that is included in or is eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places
WEI requested review and comment from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) with respect
to any archeological and architectural resources related to the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site on
July 8 2011 SHPO responded on July 19 2011 that they were aware of no historic resources that
would be affected by the project The approved Categorical Exclusion Checklist for the protect is
included in Appendix B
50 Determination of Credits
Mitigation credits presented in Table 7 are projections based upon site design Upon completion of site
construction the project components and credits data will be revised to be consistent with the as built
condition
Table 7 Determination of Credits
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Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site Randolph County, DENR Contract 003995
Miti
ation Credits
Stream
Riparian
Wetland
Non - riparian
Wetland
Buffer
Nitrogen
Nutrient
Offset
Phosphorus
Nutrient Offset
Type
R
RE
R
RE
R
RE
Totals
91
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Com onents
Project
Component
or Reach ID
Stationing /
Location
Existing
Footage /
Acreage
Approach
(PI, PII,
etc
Restoration
or
Restoration
Equivalent
Restoration
Footage or
Acreage
Mitigation
Ratio
Reach Al
Area A
N/A
Restoration
17 ac
11
Reach A2
Area A
N/A
Restoration
0 7 ac
11
Reach B1
Area B
N/A
Restoration
3 6 ac
11
Reach B2
Area B
N/A
Restoration
11 ac
11
Reach B3
Area B
N/A
Restoration
2 0 ac
11
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Summation
Restoration
Level
Stream
(linear
feet )
Riparian Wetland
acres
Non Riparian
Wetland acres
Buffer
(square
feet
Upland acres
Riverme
Non-
Riv
Restoration
396 396
Enhancement
Enhancement I
Enhancement II
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Table 7 Determination of Credits
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Creation
Common Name
Initial
=Height
Total # of
stems
Planting
Composition
Cercis canadens►s
American Redbud
Preservation
340
5
briodendron tuhp►fera
Tulip Poplar
23
1020
High Quality
Preservation
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
2 3
680
10
60 Mitigation Work Plan
Actions required to develop the project site for mitigation include altering current land use practices
Buffer restoration will involve removing invasive vegetation from the restoration area and replanting
appropriate native tree species within the buffer corridor Herbaceous riparian vegetation will also be
planted but will generally reestablish naturally Intensive vegetation management and a rigorous
herbicide schedule will be implemented over the first few years of tree establishment in the riparian buffer
restoration areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that will attempt to out compete the planted
native vegetation Any vegetation control requiring herbicide application will be performed in accordance
with NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations More detailed descriptions of the
proposed restoration activity follows
61 Parcel Preparation
The majority of the site slated for buffer restoration has been maintained as a cleared agricultural field
These areas are relatively clear and will require little site preparation other than select herbicide
treatments or limited mechanical clearing to remove undesirable brush prior to planting
WEI will manage vegetation growth by mowing in between planted trees annually during the monitoring
period Additionally selective applications of a pre emergent herbicide will be used to control weedy
competition Past project experience has indicated that use of these techniques significantly limits
competition from undesirable vegetation and results in significant increases in tree growth
6 Z Planting
The revegetation plan for the site will include planting of bare root trees and controlling invasive species
growth Bare root trees selected for the site will be native hardwood species typical for typical to the
North Carolina Piedmont proven to establish and grow in similar site conditions Tree species specified
for planting on the Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site are detailed in Table 8
Table 8 Selected Tree and Shrub Species Appropriate for Buffer Restoration
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Initial
=Height
Total # of
stems
Planting
Composition
Cercis canadens►s
American Redbud
23
340
5
briodendron tuhp►fera
Tulip Poplar
23
1020
15
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
2 3
680
10
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
23
1360
20
Betula n►gra
River Birch
2 3
680
10
Carp►nus caroliniana
Ironwood
2 3
680
10
Quercus m►chauxi►
Swamp Chestnut Oak
2 3
340
5
Fraxinus pennsylvan►ca
Green Ash
2 3
1360
20
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
23
340
5
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Table 8 Selected Tree and Shrub Species Appropriate for Buffer Restoration
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Character Trees are defined as expected volunteer species identified from a survey of local vegetation
on less degraded sections of the specified stream and from reference literature that details native species
A list of Character Tree species is listed in Table 9
Table 9 Character / Existing Tree and Shrub Species
(Piedmont Bottomland Hardwood Communities)
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Initial
Total # of
Planting
Scientific Name
Common Name
Height
stems
Composition
Red Maple
FAC
(ft)
Sweetgum
oho
Totals
6800
100
Character Trees are defined as expected volunteer species identified from a survey of local vegetation
on less degraded sections of the specified stream and from reference literature that details native species
A list of Character Tree species is listed in Table 9
Table 9 Character / Existing Tree and Shrub Species
(Piedmont Bottomland Hardwood Communities)
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Wetland
Indicator
Status
Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
FACU
Ulmus alato
Winged Elm
FACU+
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
FAC
Liquidambarstyraciflua
Sweetgum
FAC+
Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine
FAC
63 Target Plant Communities
Riparian stream buffers will be planted and restored to the dominant natural plant community that exists
within the project watershed This natural community within and adjacent to the protect easement is
classified as Piedmont Bottomland Forest and was determined based on existing canopy and herbaceous
species (Schafale and Weakley 1990) Proposed plant and seed materials will be placed on stream banks
out to the project easement limits These areas will be planted with bare root trees and a seed mixture of
permanent herbaceous vegetation ground cover
A permanent seed mixture of native herbaceous and grass species will be applied to all areas within the
protect easement An herbaceous seed mixture was chosen that will provide rapid stabilization within the
easement areas These species will also provide early habitat value through rapid growth of ground cover
to the tops of banks and buffer areas Proposed herbaceous species are shown in Table 10
Individual tree and shrub species will be planted throughout the project easement Species planted as bare
roots will be spaced at an initial density of 680 plants per acre (8 feet on center) Targeted densities after
monitoring year 5 are 320 woody stems per acre Proposed tree and shrub species are representative of
existing on site vegetation communities and are typical of Piedmont Bottomland Forests shown in Table
8
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Table 10 Permanent Riparian Seeding Species
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Wetland
Indicator
Status
Agrost►s stolon►fera
Creeping bentgrass
FACW
Andropogon ternanus
Split beardgrass
FACU
Bouteloua curt►pendula
Side oats grama
FACU
Bouteloua grac►l►s
Blue grama
N/A
Pan►cum clandest►num
Deer tongue
FACW
Sch►zachyr►um scopanum
Little bluestem
FACU
Sporobolus clandest►nus
Rough dropseed
N/A
Vic►a v►llosa
Hairy vetch
N/A
Chasmanth►um lat►fohum
River Oats
FAC
Carex vulp►no►dea
Fox sedge
OBL
64 Buffer Project Design Parameters and Design Justification
The project site concept plan is shown in Figure 6 The proposed buffer restoration work will improve
water quality and terrestrial habitat throughout the project area The restoration and planting of a 50 foot
riparian buffer zone will improve water quality by allowing for the absorption of nutrient runoff from
adjacent pastures and cropland and capture sediment from off site sources by slowing overland flow
velocities Water temperatures will also be decreased through the creation of long term shading from
established canopy trees The proposed buffer zones will improve terrestrial habitat for native wildlife
and provide further connectivity to existing off site forested areas and stream riparian zone habitats
All on site streams including Reaches Al A2 A3 131 132 and 133 will be planted from the existing top
of bank out providing a full 50 foot buffer zone As part of this riparian planting all existing native tree
specimens will be preserved and all invasive species and small specimen (< 5 DBH) non native trees
will be removed and maintained
70 Maintenance Plan
WEI will conduct a physical inspection of the site a minimum of once per year throughout the post
construction monitoring period until performance standards are met These site inspections may identify
site components and features that require routine maintenance Routine maintenance should be expected
most often in the first two years following site construction and may include the components listed in
Table 11
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Table 11 Maintenance Plan Components
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Component / Feature
Maintenance Through Project Close Out
Vegetation
Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the
Reach
targeted plant community Routine vegetation maintenance and
Reach
repair activities may include supplemental planting pruning mulching
Reach
and fertilizing Exotic invasive plant species shall be controlled by
Feature
mechanical and /or chemical methods Any vegetation control
requiring herbicide application will be performed in accordance with
Al
NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations
Site Boundary
Site boundaries shall be identified in the field to ensure clear
B3
distinction between the mitigation site and adjacent properties
Vegetation
Boundaries may be identified by fence marker bollard post tree
blazing or other means as allowed by site conditions and /or
conservation easement Boundary markers disturbed damaged or
destroyed will be repaired and /or replaced on an as needed basis
80 Performance Standards
The success criteria for the project site will follow approved success criteria presented in the NCEEP
Mitigation Plan Guidance (Vernon 2 0 10/01/2010) WE[ will oversee annual monitoring of vegetation
to assess the condition of the finished project for five years or until success criteria are met
The final vegetative success criteria will be the survival of 320 five year old planted trees per acre in the
riparian buffer at the end of year five of the monitoring period Along with the stem density requirement
the final planted vegetation community must also include at least two different planted species to be
considered successful
90 Monitoring Requirements
Annual monitoring data will be reported using the NCEEP Monitoring Report template (Version 1 3
11/15/10) The monitoring report shall provide a project data chronology that will facilitate an
understanding of project status and trends population of NCEEP databases for analysis research
purposes and assist in decision making regarding close out Project monitoring requirements are listed in
more detail in Table 12
Table 12 Monitoring Requirements
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The extent of invasive species coverage will be monitored and controlled as necessary At the end of the
first growing season species composition density and survival will be evaluated The site will then be
evaluated each subsequent year until the final success criteria are achieved
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Monitoring
Quantity
Reach
Reach
Reach
Reach
Reach
Parameter
Feature
Frequency
Al
A2
B1
B2
B3
Vegetation
Vegetation
(CVS Level 1)
(CVS Level 1)
3
3
5
2
3
Annual
Project
Semi annual
Boundary
The extent of invasive species coverage will be monitored and controlled as necessary At the end of the
first growing season species composition density and survival will be evaluated The site will then be
evaluated each subsequent year until the final success criteria are achieved
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Vegetation monitoring plots will be installed across the site to measure the survival of the planted trees
The number of monitoring plots required will be based on the NCEEP methodology for vegetation
monitoring The size of individual plots will be 100 square meters for woody tree species Individual
plot data will be provided each year and will include diameter height and density and coverage
quantities Individual seedlings will be marked so they can be found in succeeding monitoring years
Mortality will be determined from the difference between the previous year s living planted seedlings and
the current year s living planted seedlings
Monitoring will begin at the end of the first growing season Monitoring in each of the following years
will be performed between July and November
10 0 Long -Term Management Plan
Upon approval for close out by the NCDWQ the site will be transferred to the NCDENR Division of
Natural Resource Planning and Conservation and Stewardship Program This party shall be responsible
for periodic inspection of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the conservation easement or the
deed restriction document(s) are upheld Endowment funds required to uphold easement and deed
restrictions shall be negotiated prior to site transfer to the responsible party
The NCDENR Division of Natural Resource Planning and Conservation s Stewardship Program currently
houses NCEEP stewardship endowments within the non reverting interest bearing Conservation Lands
Stewardship Endowment Account The use of funds from the Endowment Account is governed by North
Carolina General Statue GS 113A 232(d)(3) Interest gained by the endowment fund may be used only
for the purpose of stewardship monitoring stewardship administration and land transaction costs if
applicable The NCDENR Stewardship Program intends to manage the account as a non wasting
endowment Only interest generated from the endowment funds will be used to steward the
compensatory mitigation sites Interest funds not used for those purposes will be reinvested in the
Endowment Account to offset losses due to inflation
110 Adaptive Management Plan
Upon completion of site construction WEI will implement the post construction monitoring protocols
previously defined in this document Protect maintenance will be performed as described previously in
this document If during the course of annual monitoring it is determined the site s ability to achieve site
performance standards are Jeopardized WEI will notify NCEEP and NCDWQ of the need to develop a
Plan of Corrective Action Once the Corrective Action Plan is prepared and finalized WEI will
1 Notify the NCEEP and NCDWQ in writing
2 Revise performance standards maintenance requirements and monitoring requirements as
necessary and /or required by the NCDWQ
3 Obtain other permits as necessary
4 Implement the Corrective Action Plan
5 Provide the NCDWQ a Record Drawing of Corrective Actions This document shall depict the
extent and nature of the work performed
12 0 Financial Assurances
Pursuant to Section IV H and Appendix III of the Ecosystem Enhancement Programs In Lieu Fee
Instrument dated July 28 2010 the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
has provided the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District with a formal commitment to fund
projects to satisfy mitigation requirements assumed by NCEEP This commitment provides financial
assurance for all mitigation protects implemented by the program
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13 0 References
North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) 2009 Mineral Resources
http / /www geology enr state nc us/ Mineral %20resources /mineralresources html
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) 2009 Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Database
Chatham County NC http //149 168 1 196 /nhp /county html
Schafale M P and A S Weakley 1990 Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina
3rd approx North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Raleigh North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2009 Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil
Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for Chatham County North Carolina
http //SoilDataMart nres usda gov
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2008 Endangered Species Threatened Species
Federal Species of Concern and Candidate Species Chatham County NC http //www fws gov /nc
es /es /countyfr html
United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1998 North Carolina Geology http //
http / /www geology enr state nc us /usgs /carolina htm
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Appendix B
Baseline Information Data

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4 11
Date Z //
Project/Slte 1 n �a �.
Latitude Sy ?qYg-?7 0/1/
Evaluator
County
Longitude 7( V? �S*
Total Points �tL
Stream is at least Intermittent
Stream Detea ircle one)
Ephemeral termitten Perennial
Other p ( —
d Z 19 or perennial if z 30
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
e g Quad Name
A Geomorphology (Subtotal =
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 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 nffle -pool step -pool
—ripple sequence
0
1
�
(D
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1
3
5 Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
05
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9 Grade control
0
05
0
15
10 Natural valley
0
05
Cv
15
11 Second or greater order channel
No
Yes = 3
aninciai ancnes are not rated see discussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 6 1
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
15
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
05
1
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
05
1
15
17 Soil -based evidence of high water table?
N3=0
Yes 3
t; t31010av (Subtotal = (0 1
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
26 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22 Fish
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
0
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
1 15
25 Algae
05
1
1 15
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

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4 11
Date Ir
Project/Site 1r �,
Latitude 3Jr yffSt9j eN
Evaluator 1416 :T-
County
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
Longitude 77 Mq'2 °W
Total Points
Stream is at least
�� �S
Stream DeteM on (circle one)
Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial
Other SC PZ — �Z
e Quad Name
lffa 3dtent
if z 19 or perennial ifz 30
0
g
A Geomorphology Subtotal =—IL—i
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
CV
2
3
3 In- channel structure ex nffle -pool step -pool
—ripple ool s uence
0
0
2
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1
3
5 Achve/relict floodpiam
0
1
1
3
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
CD
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
0
3
9 Grade control
0
0 5
1
15
10 Natural valley
0
0 5
1
15
11 Second or greater order channel
No no
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated see discussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = ( S )
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
Q
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
0
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
0
1
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
0
1
15
17 Sod -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
C Bioloav (Subtotal = If_75- )
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
G>
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22 Fish
0
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
0
05
1
15
26 Wetland plants in streambed
FACW jT
75 OBL = 15 Other = 0
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods Seep 35 of manual
Notes
Sketch

NC DWO Stream Identification Farm Version A 11
Date Z
Project/Slte Lab^ t
Labtude �d��7 •
Evaluator Itl
County fSAa'10o�
Longitude -17
810070v1/
Total Points
Stream is at least intermittent s
Stream Determination (circle
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d a 19 or perennial d a 30 3�
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e g Quad Name
A Geomorphology (Subtotal = O S
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 nffle pool step pool
n le- ool sequence
0
1
,`^�
lJ
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
CV
3
5 Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
15
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
05
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
1
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
3
9 Grade control
0
05
10 Natural valley
0
05
1
EA
11 Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes — 3
cit, -al unartcs ale nut tateu see uiscussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = X 1
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
1
1
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
15
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
05
2
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
05
1
1 15
17 Sod based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
V DIOIU9v (z)uDLoial = is 1
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
CD
2
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
M
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22 Fish
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
0
05
1
15
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

NC DWO Stream Identificatilon Form Version 4 11
Date 2 ��
ProjectlSite LA , Days
Latitude &W`f6sj6
Evaluator MI—
County of �
Longitude 77 M 2Q3 °U/
Total Points
Stream is at least intermittent
Stream Dete circle one)
Ephemeral tennittent Perennial
Other
Quad Name
rf � 19 or erennral rf z 30
i ft 3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
e g
A Geomorphology (Subtotal = Pf
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
0
2
3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
W
2
3
3 In- channel structure ex nffle -pool step pool
ripple-pool s uence
0
1
f�
C J
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
05
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
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual
3
9 Grade control
0
1
15
10 Natural valley
0
05
1
1 5
11 Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated see discussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 7.5" 1
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
15
21 Aquatic Mollusks
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
C0--b
1
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
05
1
15
17 Soil based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
C Bloloav (Subtotal= S 75- 1
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
1
2
0
3
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
21 Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22 Fish
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
0
05
1
15
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

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Vermnn 4 11
Date 727/
— ;
ProjectlSite I-of'r i p
Latitude 3S P °A1
Evaluator /"/LS"
County Qa�o
1H Continuity of channel bed and bank
Longitude 7t $72nS° V
Total Points
Stream !sat least o 75-
Stream Determi circle one)
Ephemeral termttten
Other Sf,P.S
l i f 2: 3Ittant
d L 79 or perennial d t 30
erenniai
e g Quad Name
A Geomorphology (Subtotal = `7 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1H Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2 )
3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thaiweg
0
1
2
3
3-In-channel structure ex riffle -pool step pool
ripple ool s uence
0
©
2
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1 0
2
3
5 Active/relict floodplain
0
Yes 3
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
05
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9 Grade control
0
1 0 5
1
15
10 Natural valley
0
0 5
15
11 Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
CILIMACI unumb are "ot rated see discussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = %
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
(D
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
05
2
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
1 0
1
15
17 Sod based evidence of high water table'?
No = 0
Yes 3
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18 Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22 Fish
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
0
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
05
1
15
26 Wetland plants in streambed
FACW 0 73 OBL = 15 Other = 0
perennial streams may also be idenfified using other methods See p 35 of manual
Notes
Sketch

NC IDWQ Stream Idenhficahon Form Version 411
Date 2 �, l (
Project/Site Lo-� r � � rr
8� p° Ip
Latitude � ST 3 ! N
Evaluator /I 1,,
County 4104
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
Longitude 7( g?logr&/
Total Points
Stream is at least intermittent �2 (5-
Stream Dete circle one)
Ephemeral ntennitten
Other .S&(,. _ t33
Quad Name
if z 19 or perennial if Z 30
erennial
e g
A Geomorphology (Subtotal
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 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 nffle -pool step -pool
n 1 ool sequence
0
05
2
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
CP
2
3
5 Active /relict floodplain
0
Yes -
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
05
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
1
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
ry
3
9 Grade control
0
5
1
15
10 Natural valley
0
1
15
11 Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated see discussions in manual
B Hvdroloqv (Subtotal = : )
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
6)
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
1 5
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
CW
05
1
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
5
1
1 15
17 Soil based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes -
C Blologv (Subtotal = 4 7S" )
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
W
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
S
1
2
3
22 Fish
S
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
05
1
15
26 Wetland plants in streambed
FACW 0 79h OBL = 15 Other = 0
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual
Notes
Sketch

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4 11
Date /� h7i (
Project/Site L.o'j'I,n 0 a,�
Latitude
V
Evaluator g
County '
Longitude 77 97157,7"tv
Total Points
is at least
Stream Determination (cir
Other zn- 6
lntermittent 7S S
if 2: 19
d Z 19 or perennial >f 2 30
Ephemeral Intermittent erennla
e g Quad Name
41.--
A Geomorphology (Subtotal = /,-( 01
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1$ 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 nffle pool step -pool
—ripple ool sequence
0
1
Q
3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5 Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
15
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
05
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual
3
9 Grade control
0
05
1
15
10 Natural valley
0
05
1
1
11 Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes 3
dJUIlUdl aRcnes are not raTea see aiscussions in manual
B Hvdroloav (Subtotal = x I
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
1
1
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
1 5
1
05
0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
0
1
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
05
1
15
17 Soil based evidence of high water table'?
No = 0
Yes
%. Dwwav 1 buby ai = [n ►
18 Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22 Fish
05
1
15
23 Crayfish
0
05
1
15
24 Amphibians
05
1
15
25 Algae
05
1
15
26 Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0 75 OBL = 15 Other = 0
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual
Notes
Sketch

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Sophia NC 27350
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Photo 1- Intermittent Reach A1, facing downstream
Photo 3- Perennial Reach A1, facing downstream
Photo 5- Intermittent Reach B1, facing downstream
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Mitigation Plan
Photo 2- Perennial Reach A1, facing downstream
Photo 4- Intermittent Reach A2, facing upstream
Photo 6- Intermittent Reach B2, facing downstream
Page 1

Photo 7- Intermittent Reach B2, facing downstream
Photo 8- Intermittent Reach B3, facing downstream
Photo 9- Lack of buffer on Perennial Reach B1
Photo 10- Maintained riparian zone along Reach B1
Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
Mitigation Plan Page 2

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Ea res Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 10 2011
Ki ishe Corson
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Progi am
1652 Marl Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699 1652
Re Loflin Butfer Mitigation Site
Randolph County
Dear Ms Corson
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Winston Salem Regional Office has reviewed the Memorandum submitted by
Wildlands Engineering dated October 31 2011 (attached) This memorandum accurately summarizes all discussions
conducted during a site visit as well as all follow tip correspondence
The Division concurs that that the proposed buffet planting areas as depicted in the attached Octobet 31 2011 memo and
diagrams should qualify for buffer restoration credits in the Randleman Lake watershed provided that the plantings are
shown to meet the buffer mitigation success criteria established in 15A NCAC 02B 0252
If you have any questions telated to our comments or this mitigation project please feel free to contact ine at 336 771
4964 or sue homewood@ncdenr gov
Cc Andrea Eckardt Wildlands Engineering (via email)
DWQ WSRO
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Winston Salem Regional Office
Location 585 Waughtown St Winston Salem North Carolina 27107
Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Customer Service 1- 877.623 6748
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Sincerely
Sue Homewood
DWQ Winston Salem Regional Office
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1430 S hunt Street Stutc 104 ChIdotte NC 28203 Phone. [phone] FaX [phone]o6
MEMORANDUM
To Sue Homewood, NCDWQ From Andrea Eckardt
Cc Knstte Corson Date 10/31/2011
Tim Baumgartner
Re Loftin Dairy Butter Mitigation Site — Proposed Planting Areas
Representatives of Wzldlands Engineering Inc (WEI), NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (NCEEP), and NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
attended a site visit to the Loflm Dairy Buffei Mitigation Site on August 18, 2011
Meeting notes and a draft planting area figure were submitted by WEI for agency
review following the site visits WEI received comments from NCDWQ on the
notes and initial planting area map via email September 9, 2011 The proposed
planting area for the project has since been revised based on agency comments,
updated survey data, and site constraints
Attached is the updated map showing the proposed planting area for the Loftin
Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site The conservation easement boundary Is 50 feet
from the surveyed top of bank The protect planting area, which is the area that
will generate restoration credit, is 8 7 acres out of a 9 5 acre conservation
easement area The jurisdictional streams and ephemeral ditches on the site have
been excluded from the planting acreage
NCDWQ requested additional information on the existing vegetation in three
areas Reaches Ai, A2 and B1 Reach Al had only a single line of four mature
trees ( >5' DBH) along the right top -of bank, therefore no official tree count plot
was established A tree count plot was created on A2 as shown on the attached
figure The result of the plot is included below in Table 1 On Reach B1, there
were no trees greater than or equal to 5 inches DBH found along the reach,
therefore, so no official plot was created
Table 1 Loftin Dairy Existing Buffer Vegetation Plots
Plot
Reach
Dimensions
No Trees
Tree Density
(ft )
! 5' DBII
Pei, Acre
#1
1 Reach A2
75 x30
4
77
Below is a summary of the conditions, issues and mitigation potential at each
project Reach

Reach Ai — As there was only a single line of four trees found along the top of=
bank of this reach with DBH greater than or equal to five inches, the conservation
easement area along this entire reach will be riparian buffer restoration
Reach A2 — As the tree density per acre for this reach was 77, the conservation
easement ai ea along this entii e reach will be riparian buffer restoration The
upstream ephemeral breaks that had been identified in the field by NCDWQ were
surveyed The project extent stops prior to the breaks due to property owner
constraints
Reach Bi — As there were no trees found with DBH greater than or equal to five
inches, the conservation easement area along this entire reach will be riparian
buffer restoration
Reach B2 — The conservation easement area along this entire leach will be
riparian buffer restoration
Reach B3 — The conservation easement area along this entire reach will be
riparian buffer restoration The headcut at the upstream portion of the reach that
was identified in the field by NCDWQ was surveyed and used to determine the
project extent on this reach The upstream end of the easement area has been
` bubbled' 5o feet per NCDWQ guidance

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Categorical Exclusion Form for Ecosystem Enhancement
Program Projects
Version 14
Note Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the
environmental document
• art 1: General Project Information
Pro ect Name Lorain Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site
CounDf Name Randolph County
EEP Number Contract Number 003995 RFP 18 -003587
ro ect Sponsor Wlldlands Engineering Inc
Pro ect Contact Name Andrea Spangler Eckardt
r0 ect Contacf—Address 1430 S Mint Street Suite 104 Charlotte NC 28203
Pro ect Contact E-mail aeckardt @wildlandsinc corn
EP Pro ect Manac
per Kristie Corson
Project Description
The Loflin Dairy Buffer Mitigation Site is a riparian buffer mitigation project located in
Randolph County NC northwest of the City of Randleman The project is located on several unnamed
tributaries to Bob Branch The project will provide riparian buffer mitigation units to NCEEP
in the Cape Fear River Basin (03030003) Randleman Lake The mitigation project involves
For Official Use Only
Reviewed By
Date tEP Project Manager
Conditional Approved By
Date For Division Administrator
FHWA
❑ Check this box if there are outstanding issues
Final Approval By
Date or Division dministra r
FHWA

Part 2: All rojects
Reg Ll latiollQUestion
Coastal Zone Management Act CZMA
1 Is the project located in a CAMA county?
❑
Yes
No
2 Does the project involve ground disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of
Yes
Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑
No
✓
N/A
3 Has a CAMA permit been secured?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
4 Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management
Yes
Program?
❑
No
✓
N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act I CERCLA
1 Is this a full delivery project?
✓
Yes
❑
No
2 Has the zoning /land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been
Yes
designated as commercial or industrial?
❑✓
No
❑
N/A
3 As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment are there known or potential
Yes
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
❑✓
No
❑
N/A
4 As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment are there known or potential hazardous
Yes
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
❑
No
✓
N/A
5 As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment are there known or potential hazardous
Yes
waste sites within the project area?
❑
No
✓
N/A
6 Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan?
0
Yes
❑
No
❑✓
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act Section 106
1 Are there properties listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of
Yes
Historic Places in the project area?
✓
No
2 Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
3 If the effects are adverse have they been resolved?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
,Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Prol2eMi Ac uisition Policies Act Uniform
Act
1 Is this a full - delivery project?
✓
Yes
❑
No
2 Does the project require the acquisition of real estate?
✓
Yes
❑
No
❑
N/A
3 Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds
Yes
❑✓
No
❑
N/A
4 Has the owner of the property been informed
❑✓
Yes
prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority and
❑
No
what the fair market value is believed to be?
N/A

- Ground-Disturbing
Reg Ulatioll/QUeStiO1.1 Response
American Indian Religious Freedom Act AIRFA
1 Is the project located in a county claimed as terntory by the Eastern Band of
El Yes
Cherokee Indians?
✓ No
2 Is the site of religious importance to American Indians?
0 Yes
❑ No
✓ N/A
3 Is the project listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Yes
Places?
❑ No
✓ N/A
4 Have the effects of the project on this site been considered?
Yes
❑ No
✓ N/A
Antiquities Act AA
1 Is the project located on Federal lands?
Yes
✓ No
2 Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins monuments or objects
Ll Yes
of antiquity?
❑ No
FZI N/A
3 Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?
Yes
❑ No
✓ N/A
4 Has a permit been obtained?
Yes
❑ No
✓ N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act JARPAI
1 Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)?
Yes
✓�
No
2 Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources?
0
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
3 Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?
Yes
❑
No
✓
NIA
4 Has a permit been obtained?
0
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
Endangered Species Act JESAI
1 Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and /or Designated Critical Habitat
✓
Yes
listed for the county?
❑
No
2 Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species
Yes
p✓
No
El
N/A
3 Are T &E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical
0
Yes
Habitat?
❑
No
✓
N/A
4 Is the project likely to adversely affect the species and /or likely to adversely modify
❑
Yes
Designated Critical Habitat?
❑
No
�✓
N/A
5 Does the USFWS /NOAA Fisheries concur in the effects determination?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
6 Has the USFWS/NOAA Fisheries rendered a jeopardy determination?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A

Executive Order 13007 findian Sacred Sites
1 Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as territory
Yes
by the EBCI?
✓ No
2 Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed
0 Yes
project?
❑ No
✓ N/A
3 Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred
Yes
sites?
❑ No
✓ N/A
Farmland Protection Polk Act FPPA
1 Will real estate be acquired?
✓ Yes
No
2 Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime unique statewide or locally
✓ Yes
important farmland?
❑ No
N/A
3 Has the completed Form AD 1006 been submitted to NRCS?
✓ Yes
❑ No
N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act FWCA
1 Will the project impound divert channel deepen or otherwise control /modify any
✓ Yes
water body?
No
2 Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted?
✓Yes
❑ No
N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act Section 6 f
1 Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public
El
Yes
outdoor recreation?
✓
No
2 Has the NPS approved of the conversion?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
Ma nuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Mana ement Act Essential Fish
Habitat
1 Is the project located in an estuarine system?
Yes
❑✓
No
2 is suitable habitat present for EFH protected species?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
3 Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the
Yes
project on EFH?
❑
No
✓
N/A
4 Will the project adversely affect EFH?
El
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
5 Has consultation with NOAA Fisheries occurred?
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
Mi-gratoIX Bird Treaty Act MBTA
1 Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA?
0
Yes
✓
No
2 Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated
Yes
❑
No
✓
N/A
Wilderness Act
1 Is the project in a Wilderness area?
Yes
✓ No
2 Has a special use permit and /or easement been obtained from the maintaining
0 Yes
federal agency?
❑ No
R1 N/A

Appendix C
Project Plan Sheets

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