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S &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
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins
WE ARE SENDING YOU: ® Attached
❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints
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20121018
DATE: 11.02.12
JOB NO: 1357.12.017 B &C
ATTENTION: Ms Karen Higgins
RE: Williams Gas Pipeline 2013 TRSP Replacements
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the following items:
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DENR - WATER QUALITY
20121018
November 2, 2012
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: Mr. Andrew Williams
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: NWP No. 12/WQC No. 3884
Williams Gas Pipeline 2013 TRSP Replacements
Guilford County, North Carolina
S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -017 B &C
Dear Mr. Williams and Ms. Higgins:
On behalf of Williams Gas Pipeline — Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
(Williams), S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) hereby submits this application for impacts to waters of
the U.S. in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12 and the corresponding
North Carolina Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3884. Williams is planning for
replacement construction of approximately 1,822 linear feet (if) of thirty -inch diameter
natural gas pipeline in Guilford County, North Carolina, and will involve no loss of
waters of the U.S. In support of this application, please find enclosed the following:
• Figures: Site Vicinity Map, USGS Topographic Map, 2010 Aerial Photographs,
Trench Detail, Stream Crossing Detail, and Wetland Crossing Detail
• Appendix I: Completed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) and Authorization
to Act as Agent
• Appendix II: Site Photographs
• Appendix III: Land Exhibit Drawings
• Appendix IV: Restoration Plan
• Appendix V: Request for Jurisdictional Determination
This PCN is being provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for approval because the proposed
project will require authorization of a work area (i.e., construction corridor) exceeding
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Pre - Construction Notification S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -017 B &C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N C. November 2, 2012
forty (40) feet in width within wetlands and across stream channels. A copy of the
completed PCN and Agent Authorization Form is included in Appendix I.
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND PURPOSE
Williams is planning to conduct various maintenance and regulatory compliance efforts
in year 2013 for sections of pipeline within the purview of the Williams' Charlottesville
Division, including Testing Replacement Smart Pig (TRSP) projects. Among those
projects are sections of pipeline in Guilford County, North Carolina at Williams
approximate milepost locations MP 1350 and MP 1351 (Figures 1 -3, A &B).
Williams is planning to replace two sections of 30 -inch diameter natural gas transmission
line near Kernersville, North Carolina with a new 30 -inch line. The project corridor at
MP 1350 originates west of Crosscreek Road (36.1243° N, 80.0297° W), extends
northeast for approximately 1,029 linear feet (if). The project corridor at MP 1351
originates west of Beeson Road (36.1352° N, 80.0189° W), extending northeast for
approximately 793 If.
The approximate location of the project corridors are depicted on the Site Vicinity Map
(Figures 1 A and 1 B), as a portion of the Belews Creek, 2000 and 1977 Kernersville, N.C.
USGS Topographic Quad Sheets (Figures 2A and 2B), and Aerial Photographs dated
2010 (Figures 3A and 3B). A majority of the project corridor extends through residential
and vacant woodland. The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the existing
natural gas transmission line with new pipeline that is compatible with current federal
safety and inspection requirements.
FIELD CONDITIONS
S &ME personnel visited the project area on June 25, 2012 to delineate the jurisdictional
boundaries in accordance with the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual Guidelines
and corresponding Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Supplemental Guidance'. Field
conditions were documented using USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms,
as appropriate. The field review also included identification of tributaries (streams or
dithches) within the project corridors. Drainage features identified during the field
review were assessed to determine the jurisdictional status of the tributary. Drainage
features were classified as either non jurisdictional or jurisdictional.
Field review identified two natural stream channels and one wetland area. Limits of the
jurisdictional features were delineated by S &ME and subsequently identified with a
Trimble global - positioning system (GPS) unit capable of sub -meter accuracy. A Request
for a Jurisdictional Determination, along with a representative Routine Upland/Wetland
' U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual, Technical
Report Y -87 -1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS. NT1S No. AD A] 76
912.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2012. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region (version 2.0). U.S. Army Engineer
Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS. ERDC/EL TR -12 -9
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Pre - Construction Notification S &ME Project No 1357 -12 -017 B &C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N.C. November 2, 2012
Data Forms, NCDWQ Stream Classification Form is being submitted to the USACE
along with this permit package (Appendix V).
A brief summary of the streams and wetlands identified during S &ME's delineation are
described as follows:
• MP 1350 — Stream S2 is approximately two feet wide, intermittent channel that
is not depicted on the USGS topographic map. Gravel, sand and silt comprise the
substrate with shallow vegetated banks. Approximately 701f were identified
within the proposed work area. Wetland WB abuts stream S2. Vegetation
consists entirely of emergent vegetation. Species observed included Chinese bush -
clover (Lespedeza cuneata), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantean), various Sedges
(Carex spp.) and common chickweed (Stellaria media).
• MP 1351 — Stream S3 is approximately four feet wide, perennial channel that is
identified as a tributary to Reedy Fork on the USGS topographic map. Gravel and
sand comprise the substrate with rip -rap bank stabilization. Approximately 94 If
were identified within the proposed work area.
The proposed pipeline is located in the Piedmont physiographic province in the Cape
Fear River Basin. Land use in the vicinity of the project corridor consists primarily of
scattered residential areas which include landscaped or maintained lawns, roadway
ROWs or lightly - developed areas.
A portion of the land use within the existing corridor is dominated by maintained utility
corridors. Although vegetation within such areas is varied, general species observed
included winged sumac (Rhus copallina), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans),
blackberry (Rubus sp.), wineberry (R. phoenicolasius), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza
cuneata), dandelion (Taraxacum offrcinale), Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota), ebony
spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), dogfennel
(Eupatorium capillifolium), broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), goldenrod (Solidago
sp.), muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia), Deptford pink (Dianthus armeria ssp. armeria)
and various grasses (Festuca spp.). Woody species observed along the periphery of the
maintained utility easements included black cherry (Prunus serotina), sweetgum
(Liguidambar styraciflua), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), red maple (Acer rubrum),
red oak (Quercus rubra), wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) and sugar maple (A. saccharum).
Photos of the project corridor are included in Appendix II.
DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND PROPOSED
IMPACTS
Williams proposes to conduct the construction activities entirely within a portion of their
existing 150 -foot wide Right -of -way (ROW) easement. The project area limits of
disturbance will be limited to the existing maintained easement and is the minimum
width necessary in order to conduct the construction activity. Due to the large diameter of
the pipeline segments being replaced (30 inches) and safety considerations, construction
area limits of disturbance were evaluated and determined to be no more than 120 feet
wide, required for equipment access, and 75 feet wide used for construction associated
Pre - Construction Notification S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -017 B &C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N.0 November 2, 2012
with replacement of the pipe segments. Typically, routine maintenance activities
involving pipeline recoat or anomaly digs would require a construction width less than 75
feet wide. The Land exhibit drawings of the project corridors are included in Appendix
III.
Equipment (track -hoe, side -boom, bulldozer, dump truck, pick -up trucks) will access the
construction areas using the existing easement where it crosses public roadways through
an installed construction entrance. Construction will first involve removal of surface
vegetation in a manner that minimizes soil disturbance. Appropriate sediment and erosion
control measures will be installed to prevent sedimentation of jurisdictional features as a
result of the construction.
Williams will excavate a segment of Main Line A at MP 1350 extending approximately
1,029 feet, and 793 feet at MP 1351. Excavation should only occur within the trench line.
A trench detail is included as Figure 4. Following replacement of the new pipe segments,
affected areas will be returned to its original grade and contour, seeding and mulching to
restore the easement as closely as possible to pre - disturbance conditions. Areas within the
wetland that are disturbed will be seeded with a customized wetland seed mix. Within the
wetland area, timber mats or low- compression rubber -tired equipment will be employed
to prevent rutting or soil mixing in the event saturated soil conditions are encountered.
Total temporary wetland impacts resulting from activities within the construction
easement (trench excavation, placement of mats, etc.) are estimated to be 0.45 acre. All
of the affected wetland area will be restored, seeded with a native wetland seed mix and
allowed to re- vegetate naturally upon completion of the project. A pre - construction and
during construction wetland crossing detail are included as Figures 6A and 613,
respectively.
The project will temporarily impact approximately 701f of S2 stream channel and 94 if of
S3 stream channel as a result of the pipe replacements. All stream work will occur "in-
the -dry" by isolating the affected area via dam- and -pump or flume techniques. The
affected banks will then be restored to their original grade and contour, stabilized with
juke or similar matting and seeded. Replacement of rip -rap rock to insure proper
stabilization will occur in areas where the rip -rap rock was temporarily removed in order
to perform the construction. A pre - construction stream crossing detail is included as
Figure 5A. A pump around and flume crossing detail is also included as Figures 5B and
5C, respectively. A post - construction stream crossing detail is provided as Figure 5D.
Project impacts are depicted on the Site Map (Figures 3A and 313), and construction
details are depicted on the Land Exhibit drawings (Appendix III).
Pre - Construction Notification S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -017 B &C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N.C. November 2. 2012
PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Protected Species
S &ME's consideration of potential protected species habitat began with review of
existing records obtained from federal 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 Guilford County, North Carolina.
This review identified three protected species, one plant and two animals. Listed flora
and fauna and their federal 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 Status*
County Status
Habitat
Present
Hahaeetus leucocephalus
Bald eagle
BGPA
Current
No
Etheostoma lepidinion
Carolina darter
FSC
Current
No
Isotria medeoloides
Small whorled pogonia
T
Current
No
BGPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; FSC = Federal Species of Concern, T = Threatened
S &ME completed a field reconnaissance of the project area on June 25, 2012. This effort
revealed the site consisted of maintained utilities and adjacent lawns. None of the three
listed species were observed. Based on the level of recent and continued disturbance, the
project sites are not considered to provide potential habitat for protected terrestrial
species with a likelihood of occurring in Guilford County.
Though the Carolina darter is not federally listed (federal species of concern) for Guilford
County, the proposed project involves impacts to unnamed tributaries to Reedy Fork and
will not impact streams that drain to those supporting known populations of Carolina
darter. Accordingly, the proposed project is not anticipated to impact this species.
A copy of this PCN and attachments will also be provided to the USFWS for that
agency's comment on the proposed project.
Cultural Resources
S &ME reviewed the North Carolina Historical Preservation Office Online GIS Web
Service (HPOWEB) for properties listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places. No such properties were located within the vicinity of the
project area.
A copy of this PCN and attachments will be forwarded to the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) to provide an opportunity for comment on the proposed project.
Pre - Construction Notification SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -017 B&C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N C. November 2. 2012
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Williams has designed the proposed project at MP 1350 and 1351 to avoid and minimize
impacts to waters of the U.S. to the extent practical. Construction activities will be
limited to 75 -feet (MP 1350) and 70 -feet (MP 1351) through the wetland and stream
areas (which are currently maintained), within the 150 -foot existing ROW, and is the
minimum amount necessary to facilitate access for pipeline replacement construction in
these areas.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Work will be conducted within the existing maintained easement. Excess material will
be removed to a high ground disposal area. Temporarily - cleared areas will be restored
with native vegetation in accordance with the attached Restoration Plan (Appendix IV)
upon completion of the work.
Sediment and erosion control measures shall be consistent with the practices outlined in
the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning
and Design Manual" and approved by the local governing authority. The specifications
for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of Best Management Practices will
comply with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard. Sediment and erosion
control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original grade restored within
two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 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.
MITIGATION
The project is proposed to result in temporarily impacting approximately 70 If of S2
stream channel and 941f of S3 stream channel with temporary wetland impacts estimated
to be 0.45 acre. The proposed project has been designed for the purpose of meeting
current federal natural gas pipeline safety and inspection requirements. Based on our
experience with similar projects, we do not anticipate that compensatory mitigation for
the proposed project is required.
As proposed, the project will comply with applicable conditions of NWP No. 12 and
WQC No. 3884. However, the width of the construction area within the permanently -
maintained ROW will exceed 40 feet in wetlands and at stream crossings. This is
necessary due to the size of the equipment required for the construction activity as well as
safety considerations. Following construction, affected jurisdictional areas will be
restored to its original grade and contour. As proposed, the project will not result in
permanent changes in pre - construction elevation contours or affect dimension, pattern or
profile of affected streams. Cleared areas are proposed to be restored in accordance with
the attached Restoration Plan (Appendix IV) following completion of the work.
Pre - Construction Notification S &ME Project No 1357 -12 -017 B &C
2013 TRSP Replacements, Guilford County, N.0 November 2, 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 need
additional information, please feel free to contact us at 704.523.4726.
Sincerely,
S &ME
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Darrin M. Peine, QEP
Project Manager
dpeine @smeinc.com
Julie Bennett- Hudel, P.G., LEED AP
Senior Reviewer
Reviewed and Authorized by:
Randy Flowers
Environmental Manager - Williams
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Attachments:
Figures: Site Vicinity Map, USGS Topographic Map, 2010 Aerial Photographs,
Trench Detail, Stream Crossing Detail, and Wetland Crossing Detail
Appendix I: Completed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) and Authorization
to Act as Agent
Appendix II: Site Photographs
Appendix III: Land Exhibit Drawings
Appendix IV: Restoration Plan
Appendix V: Request for Jurisdictional Determination
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FIGURES
• Figure 1A & 1 B —Site Vicinity
• Figure 2A & 2B — Topographic
• Figure 3A & 3B — Site Map
• Figure 4 — Trench Detail
• Figure 5A — Pre - Construction Stream Crossing Detail
• Figure 5B — Pump Around Stream Crossing Detail
• Figure 5C — Flume Stream Crossing Detail
• Figure 5D — Post - Construction Stream Crossing
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GENERAL NOTES
1 CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFER DAMS WITHIN 5' OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM EDGES
OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT/TEMPORARY WORKSPACE CONSTRUCT DAMS USING
SANDBAGS COVERED WITH 20 MIL HOPE LINER
2 THE HEIGHT OF THE COFFER DAM SHALL BE CALCULATED BY USING H/4 . I* WHERE H =
HEIGHT OF STREAM BANK IN FEET WITH A 2' MINIMUM DAM HEIGHT ADDITIONAL HEIGHT MAY
BE REQUIRED BASED ON FLOW CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION
3 CONTRACTOR SHALL DEWATER AREA BETWEEN DAMS AND ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS
PRIOR TO TRENCHING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING ALL WATER
WHICH IS TO BE FILTERED THROUGH A SILT BAG PLACED ON A WELL VEGETATED UPLAND
AREA INSTALL HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE ON THREE DOWNGRADIENT SIDES OF SILT BAG
4 PLACE PUMP INTAKE UPSTREAM OF UPSTREAM COFFER DAM PLACE BYPASS HOSE
OUTSIDE OF STREAM BANKS WITH DISCHARGE DOWNSTREAM OF DOWNSTREAM COFFER
DAM BEFORE COMMENCING BYPASS
5 THE PUMP SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO CONVEY NORMAL STREAM FLOW HAVE
STANDBY PUMPS AND GENERATORS CAPABLE OF HANDLING 100% OF ANTICIPATED FLOW
ON-SITE IN CASE OF PUMP FAILURE OR A RAIN EVENT
6 STREAM CROSSING SHOULD BE MADE PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREAM TO THE EXTENT
PRACTICAL
6 LIMIT THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORK AREA AT THE STREAM
CROSSING
7 STREAM CROSSING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED "IN THE DRY" TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PRACTICAL BEGIN INSTREAM WORK IN THE MORNING TO ALLOW FOR 24 TO 48 HOUR
INSTALLATION (OR AS SOON AS PRACTICAL) INITIATE CONSTRUCTION ONLY AFTER
CONFIRMING THAT INCLEMENT WEATHER IS NOT ANTICIPATED
8 NO WASTES, SPOILS SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS WATERS OR
RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF THOSE DEPICTED ON THE DRAWINGS
9 ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONTOURS, TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PRACTICAL, ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED
10 IF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REQUIRE EQUIPMENT TO CROSS THE STREAM TEMPORARY
BRIDGING WILL BE USED
11 ADDITIONAL MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROTECT IMPACTED STREAM
MAINTENANCE NOTES
1 INSPECT HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS
INSPECT SILT BAG, SANDBAGS, PUMP AND HOSING DURING STREAM CROSSING MAKE ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY
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CASE B TYPICAL FLUME STREAM CROSSING
STEEL PIPE FLUME i--4 SPOIL PILE
EXISTING 100'+ EASEMENT
GENERAL NOTES
1 CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFER DAMS WITHIN 5' OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM EDGES
OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT/TEMPORARY WORKSPACE CONSTRUCT DAMS USING
SANDBAGS COVERED WITH 20 MIL HDPE LINER TO INSURE IMPERMEABILITY
2 THE HEIGHT OF THE COFFER DAM SHALL BE CALCULATED BY USING H/4 - 1 WHERE H = HEIGHT
OF STREAM BANK WITH A Z MINIMUM DAM HEIGHT ADDITIONAL HEIGHT MAYBE REQUIRED
BASED ON FLOW CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION
3 CONTRACTOR SHALL DEWATER AREA BETWEEN DAMS AND ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS
PRIOR TO TRENCHING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING ALL WATER WHICH
IS TO BE FILTERED THROUGH A SILT BAG PLACED ON A WELL VEGETATED UPLAND AREA
INSTALL HAY BALES ON THREE DOWNGRADIENT SIDES OF SILT BAG
4 INSTALL A STEEL FLUME PIPE AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 12" OF COVER OR X DIAMETER FOR
FLUMES > 36 IN DIAMETER FLUME PIPE SHOULD BE SIZED TO ADEQUATELY ACCOMMODATE
BANK FULL FLOWS
5 ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE MADE PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREAM TO THE EXTENT
PRACTICAL
6 LIMIT THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORK AREA AT THE STREAM
CROSSING
7 STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN THE DRY" TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PRACTICAL BEGIN INSTREAM WORK IN THE MORNING TO ALLOW FOR 24 TO 48 HOUR
INSTALLATION (OR AS SOON AS PRACTICAL) INITIATE CONSTRUCTION ONLY AFTER
CONFIRMING THAT INCLEMENT WEATHER IS NOT ANTICIPATED
S NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR
RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF THOSE DEPICTED ON THE DRAWINGS
9 ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONTOURS TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PRACTICAL, ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED
10 IF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REQUIRE EQUIPMENT TO CROSS THE STREAM, TEMPORARY
BRIDGING WILL BE USED
11 ADDITIONAL MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROTECT IMPACTED STREAMS
MAINTENANCE NOTES
1 INSPECT HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS
INSPECT SILT BAG, SANDBAGS, PUMP AND HOSING DURING STREAM CROSSING MAKE ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY
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FIVE FEET LANDWARD OF THE TOP OF BANK DOWNSLOPE TO THE TOE OF BANK DO NOT
INSTALL MATTING IN STREAM BED
3 FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, STREAM BANKS WILL BE STABILIZED WITH RIPARIAN SEED MIX
(SEE RESTORATION PLAN TABLE 2)
MAINTENANCE NOTES
75' MAX CONSTRUCTION
AREA
1 INSPECT MATTING AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS MAKE ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY
2 REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME
FOR THE NEXT RAIN TAKE CARE TO AVOID UNDERMINING THE HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE
DURING CLEANOUT
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EXTEND TEMPORARY MATTING 5'
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SILT FENCE
WETLAND
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AREA
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EASEMENT
GENERAL NOTES
1 INSTALL HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT FURTHEST EXTENT OF
CONSTRUCTION AREA (PRE- CONSTRUCTION)
2 NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS SHALL BE
PERMANENTLY PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR
RIPARIAN AREAS DEWATERING WATER SHALL BE PUMPED
THROUGH SILT BAG OR SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURE
THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE EASEMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ANY
WETLANDS AREA LIMIT DISTURBANCE TO DITCH LINE
3 SEGREGATE TOPSOIL WHEN STOCK PILING EXCAVATED
WETLAND SOIL TOPSOIL SHOULD BE STORED IN A MANNER TO
MAINTAIN SEED BANK VIABILITY THAT DOES NOT IMPEDE FLOW
OF WATER
4 ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED, WETLAND CROSSINGS
SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL PRE- CONSTRUCTION
CONTOURS, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL
MAINTENANCE NOTES
1 INSPECT HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS
IMMEDIATELY
2 SHOULD THE HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE BECOME INEFFECTIVE,
REPLACE IT PROMPTLY
3 REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN
4 REMOVE ALL HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AND UNSTABLE
SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AND BRING THE AREA TO GRADE AND
STABILIZE IT AFTER THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAS
BEEN PROPERLY STABILIZED
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HAY BALES OR
SILT FENCE
WETLAND
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Table 11: Wetland Seed Mix
GENERAL NOTES
HAY BALES OR
Species
SILT FENCE EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY WORKSPACE
1 INSTALL HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT FURTHEST EXTENT OF
Elymus npanus
Riverbank wild rye
20
CONSTRUCTION AREA (PRE- CONSTRUCTION)
Creeping bent grass
15
Carex vulpinoidea
Fox sedge
12
Penrcum wryaturm
Switch rasa
2 NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY
Poa palusIns
Fowl bluegr2SS
15
PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR RIPARIAN AREAS
Deer tongue
8
Bvdens arrstosa
DEWATERING WATER SHALL BE PUMPED THROUGH SILT BAG OR
4
Juncus effusus, NC Ecotype
TOP SOIL PILE
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE
Asterlafenfiorus
Calico aster
3
EASEMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ANY WETLANDS AREA
Duck potato
2
Saururus cemuus ILizards
3 SEGREGATE TOPSOIL WHEN STOCK PILING EXCAVATED WETLAND
2
SOIL TOPSOIL SHOULD BE STORED IN A MANNER TO MAINTAIN SEED
• Wetland Seed hta to be applied to at wetland areas extending five feet landward following construction
•` Recommended application rate 20.25 tbs per acre _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 —_-- -- --
SUB SOIL PILE
BANK VIABILITY THAT DOES NOT IMPEDE FLOW OF WATER
4 ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED, WETLAND CROSSINGS SHALL
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BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL PRE- CONSTRUCTION CONTOURS, TO THE
PIPE TRENCH
EXTENT PRACTICAL
5 FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, DISTURBED AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH
30" GAS PIPELINE
TEMPORARY WETLAND CROSSINGS WILL BE STABILIZED WITH A
NATIVE WETLAND SEED MIX (SEE TABLE 1) THIS SEED MIX WILL BE
WETLAND
INSTALLED WITH A TEMPORARY GROUNDCOVER SPECIES TO PROVIDE
-EXISTING 100'+ EASEMENT
IMMEDIATE COVERAGE OF DISTURBED SOIL, AND WILL COVER THE
75' MAX CONSTRUCTION
DISTURBED WETLANDS FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY
AREA
TEMPORARY MATTING
EXTENDING FIVE FEET LANDWARD
(CRANE MATS), OR SIMILAR METHODS
(TO PREVENT RUTTING)
MAINTENANCE NOTES
1 INSPECT HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN (7)
CALENDAR DAYS MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY
2 REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN
TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT
CROSSING
3 REMOVE ALL HAY BALES OR SILT FENCE AND UNSTABLE SEDIMENT
DEPOSITS AND BRING THE AREA TO GRADE AND STABILIZE IT AFTER
THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAS BEEN PROPERLY
STABILIZED
HAY BALES OR
SILT FENCE
WETLAND
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Species
Common Name
Percentage
of MIX
Elymus npanus
Riverbank wild rye
20
A rostvs stolondera
Creeping bent grass
15
Carex vulpinoidea
Fox sedge
12
Penrcum wryaturm
Switch rasa
15
Poa palusIns
Fowl bluegr2SS
15
Dvchanthelrum clandestinum
Deer tongue
8
Bvdens arrstosa
Bvdens
4
Juncus effusus, NC Ecotype
Soft rush
4
Asterlafenfiorus
Calico aster
3
Sa rttana latifolra
Duck potato
2
Saururus cemuus ILizards
tail
2
100
• Wetland Seed hta to be applied to at wetland areas extending five feet landward following construction
•` Recommended application rate 20.25 tbs per acre _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 —_-- -- --
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APPENDIX 1
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Agent Authorization Form
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DWQ project no
Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit E] Section 10 Permit
1 b. 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
1g Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
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.
Williams Gas Pipeline 2013 TRSP Replacements
2b. County:
Guilford
2c. Nearest municipality / town.
Kernersville
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-
Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
3d. Street address-
2800 Post Oak Blvd
3e City, state, zip
Houston, TX, 77056
3f. Telephone no:
713 - 215 -2630
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address
I.Randal.Flowers @williams.com
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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:
Randal Flowers
4c. Business name
(if applicable).
Williams Gas Pipeline
4d. Street address
2800 Post Oak Blvd
4e. City, state, zip:
Houston, TX, 77056
4f Telephone no.
713- 215 -2630
4g Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
I.Randal Flowers @williams.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Darrin M. Peine
5b. Business name
(if applicable)
S &ME, Inc.
5c Street address-
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
5d. City, state, zip:
Charlotte, N.C. 28723
5e. Telephone no.:
704.523 4726
5f. Fax no. -
704 525 3853
5g. Email address:
dpeine @smeinc.com
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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)
Project is a linear utility line
Latitude: MP1350: 36.1243° N, MP 1351. 36.1352° N
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Longitude: - :80.0297° W; 80 01890 W
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
Approximately 4 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Reedy Fork
proposed project.
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS- III,NSW
2c River basin:
Cape Fear (030300)
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:
Land use in the vicinity of the project corridors consists primarily of scattered residential areas which include landscaped
or maintained lawns, roadway ROWs or lightly - developed areas
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Approximately 0.5 acre
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
Approximately 164 linear feet; 70 -If S2, 94 -If S3
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the existing natural gas transmission line with new pipeline that is
compatible with current federal safety and inspection requirements
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Equipment (track -hoe, side -boom, bulldozer, dump truck, pick -up trucks) will access the construction areas using the
existing easement where it crosses public roadways through an installed construction entrance. Construction will first
involve removal of surface vegetation in a manner that minimizes soil disturbance. Appropriate sediment and erosion
control measures will be installed to prevent sedimentation of jurisdictional features as a result of the construction.
Williams will excavate a segment of Main Line A at MP 1350 extending approximately 1,029 feet, and 793 feet at MP
1351 Excavation should only occur within the trench line Following replacement of the new pipe segments, affected
areas will be returned to its original grade and contour, seeding and mulching to restore the easement as closely as
possible to pre- disturbance conditions. Areas within the wetland that are disturbed will be seeded with a customized
wetland seed mix. Within the wetland area, timber mats or low- compression rubber -tired equipment will be employed to
prevent rutting or soil mixing in the event saturated soil conditions are encountered
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
Comments* A request for Jurisdictional determination is
included with this submital.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
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.
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S. Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
N/A
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
N/A
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. 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
fill
❑ Yes
® No
® Corps
❑ DWQ
0.45
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
0.45
2h. Comments- Total temporary wetland impacts resulting from activities within the construction easement (trench excavation,
placement of mats, etc.) are estimated to be 0 45 acre
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
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ® T
crossing
unnamed
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
2
70
S3 ❑ P ® T
crossing
unnamed
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
4
94
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 j
164
3i. Comments: The project will temporarily impact approximately 70 If of S2 stream channel and 94 If of S3 stream channel as
a result of the pipe replacements.
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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.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments No open -water impacts will occur
S. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
5b
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: N/A
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:
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
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: No buffer impacts will occur
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
As proposed, the project will not result in permanent changes in pre- construction elevation contours or affect dimension,
pattern or profile of affected streams. Cleared areas are proposed to be restored in accordance with the attached Restoration
Plan (Appendix IV) following completion of the work.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Construction activities will be limited to 75 -feet (MP 1350) and 70 -feet (MP 1351) through the wetland and stream areas
(which are currently maintained), within the 150 -foot existing ROW, and is the minimum amount necessary to facilitate access
for pipeline replacement construction in these areas.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
E] 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
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
N/A
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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:
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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 Project is a linear utility constructed belowground The ROW will remain
❑ Yes ® No
grassed with no impervious surfaces.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
>1 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Project will not result in additional
imperveous surface
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
N/A
❑ 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
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ HQW
❑ 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
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la 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: N/A
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). N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El 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.
The project is not considered "growth- inducing" in that its purpose to replace a segment of existing natural gas
transmission pipeline.
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 project is a natural gas pipeline and will not generate waste water.
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S. 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?
❑ 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?
S &ME's consideration of potential protected species habitat began with review of existing records obtained from federal
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 Guilford County, North Carolina
S &ME completed a field reconnaissance of the project area on June 25, 2012. This effort revealed the site consisted of
maintained utilities and adjacent lawns. None of the three listed species were observed. Based on the level of recent
and continued disturbance, the project sites are not considered to provide potential habitat for protected terrestrial
species with a likelihood of occurring in Guilford County.
A copy of this PCN and attachments will also be provided to the USFWS for that agency's comment on 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?
http // 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?
S &ME reviewed the North Carolina Historical Preservation Office Online GIS Web Service (HPOWEB) for properties
listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. No such properties were located within
the vicinity of the project area.
A copy of this PCN and attachments will be forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to provide an
opportunity for comment on the proposed 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: The project will comply with FEMA regulations.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Available FEMA mapping
1005.12
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Darrin M. Peine
M k, — Date
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature 'f _ ��
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
*S &ME
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: November 2, 2012
Project Information
S &ME Project Name: Proposed 2013 TRSP Replacement
Type of Project: Construction
Location: Guilford County, N.C.
Property Owner /Representative Information
Business Name:
Williams Gas Pipeline — Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Company, LLC
Mailing Address:
2800 Post Oak Blvd.
City, State, Zip Code:
Houston, TX 77056
Telephone No.
713 - 215 -2630
Contact:
Randall Flowers
Agent Information
Business Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone No.
Contact:
Authorization:
S &ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 523 -4726
Darrin Peine
_ on behalf of
(Contact Signature)
Williams Gas Pipeline hereby authorize
(Name of Landowner or Representative)
S &ME, Inc. to act as agent for the above - mentioned project.
APPENDIX 11
Site Photographs
Photo 1: Typical view of maintained easement at MP
1350 in Guilford County.
Photo 2: Typical view of maintained easement at MP
1351 in Guilford County.
Photo 4: View of perennial stream channel S3 at MP
Photo 5: View of intermittent Stream channel S2 facing
Taken by: CJF
Checked by: DMP
f
Date: 06.25.2012
Representative Photographs
Williams 2013 TRSP NC MP 1350 and 1351
Guilford County, North Carolina
Project No.: 1357 -12 -017 1 Photo Page 1 of 1
APPENDIX III
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APPENDIX IV
Restoration Plan
RESTORATION PLAN
Williams 2013 TRSP Replacement Project
Guilford County, North Carolina
The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts
where practicable. As part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan is
proposed for implementation to restore temporarily- affected wetlands and streams. This
plan entails restoration of temporarily- disturbed areas to their original contours and
conditions to the degree practicable upon project completion. Further, it specifies that
disturbed wetland areas and streambanks will be permanently stabilized with a native
vegetative cover. The measures outlined below will be specified in the contract
documents prepared for construction of the proposed project.
Proposed restoration activities include removal of temporarily - placed fill material and
restoration of original pre- disturbance contours. Excavated material shall be returned to
the trench to the extent possible, and remaining material relocated and retained on an
upland site. Excavated topsoil shall be stockpiled separately and then replaced uniformly
over the area of excavation from which it was removed. The native seed mix identified in
Table 1 below shall be utilized within temporarily- disturbed portions of the corridor
comprised of wetlands.
Table 1: Wetland Seed Mix
Species
Common Name
Percentage of Mix
El mus ri arius
Riverbank wild rye
20
A rostis stolonifera
Creeping bent grass
15
Carex vul inoidea
Fox sed a
12
Panicum virgatum
Switch grass
15
Poa palustris
Fowl bluegrass
15
Dichanthelium clandestinum
Deer tongue
08
Bidens aristosa
Bidens
04
Juncus effusus, NC Ecotype
Soft rush
04
Aster laternflorus
Calico aster
03
Sa ►ttaria latifolia
Duck potato
02
Saururus cernuus
Lizards tail
02
100
• Wetland Seed Mix to be applied to all wetland areas extending five feet landward following construction
• Recommended application rate 20 -25 Ibs per acre
At temporarily- affected streambanks, the native riparian seed mix specified in Table 2
below shall be utilized.
Restoration Plan S &ME Project No 1357 -12 -017 B &C
Williams 2013 TRSP Reolacement Proiect November 2. 2012
Table 2: Riparian Seed Mix*
Species
Common Name
Percentage of Mix
El mus vir irncus
Virginia wild rye
15
Panicum v►r atum
Switch grass
15
A rostis stolinifera
Creeping bent grass
10
Rudbeckia hirta, NC ecotype
Black-eyed Susan
10
Coreo sis lanceolata
Lance leaf tickseed
10
Panicum clandestinum
Deer tongue
10
Andro 0 on gerardii
Biq bluestem
05
Juncus effusus
Soft rush
05
Echinochloa muricata
Awned barnyard grass
05
Schizach rium sco arium
Little bluestem
05
Sor hastrum nutans
Indian grass
05
Tri sacum dact loides
Gamma grass
05
100
• Riparian Seed Mix to be applied to all disturbed streambanks, extending five feet landward follovong construction
• Recommended application rate 20 -25 Ibs per acre
Restoration Plan Prepared By:
S&ME, Inc.
9711 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
704.523.4726
ilawler(ftrneinc.com
North Carolina Suppliers of native seed and plant material:
Coastal Plain Conservation Nursery
812 Drummonds Point Road
Edenton, N.C. 27932
p. 252.482.5707
http : / /www.coastalplainnursery.com
Mellow Marsh Farm
1312 Woody Store Road
Siler City, N.C. 27344
919.742.1200
919.742.1280 fax
www.mellowmarshfarm.com
Natives
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
688.527.1177
plants(aDplantnative. net
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APPENDIX V
Request for Jurisdictional Determination
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name: Williams Gas Pipeline 2013 TRSP Replacements
2. Name of Property owner /Applicant: Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
3. Name of Consultant /Agent: S &ME, Inc.
"Agent Authorization needs to be attached
4. Related/Previous Action ID Number(s): N/A
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Kernersville
8. County: Guilford
Lat: IN 36.1243 (MP 1350) Long: °W 80.0297 (MP 1350)
9. IN 36.1352 (MP 1351) °W 80.0189 (MP 1351) (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Belews Creek (2000) and Kernesville, NC (1977)
11. Waterway: Reedy Fork
12. Watershed: Cape Fear 030300
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 12
General Permit #
X Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre - Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/Nature of Activity/Project Purpose:
Site /Waters Name:
Keywords:
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD): 10.05.12
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
Darrin Peine
S &ME, INC.
9751 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28273
B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
C. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Williams is planning to conduct various maintenance and regulatory
compliance efforts in year 2013 for sections of pipeline within the purview of
the Williams' Charlottesville Division, including Testing Replacement Smart
Pig (TRSP) projects. Among those projects are sections of pipeline in Guilford
County, North Carolina at Williams approximate milepost locations MP 1350
and MP 1351. The project corridor at MP 1350 originates west of Crosscreek
Road (36.12430 N, 80.02970 W), extends northeast for approximately 1,029
linear feet (If). The project corridor at MP 1351 originates west of Beeson
Road (36.13520 N, 80.01890 W), extending northeast for approximately 793 If.
State: NORTH CAROLINA County /parish /borough: GUILFORD
City: KERNERSVILLE
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 36.1243° N, Long. 80.02970 W (MP 1350)
Lat. 36.1352° N, Long. 80.01890 W (MP 1351)
Universal Transverse Mercator: 17N, NAD83 NC STATE PLANE
Name of nearest waterbody: REEDY FORK
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non - wetland waters: N/A
Cowardin Class:
Stream Flow:
Wetlands:
Cowardin Class:
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters: NONE
Tidal: N/A
Non - Tidal: N/A
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s)
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
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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.
This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" 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 3A -3B.
® 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: 2000 BELEWS
CREEK [NC] AND 1977 KERNERSVILLE [NC].
❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
❑ 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 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 Agent Authorization
Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining the
signature is impracticable)
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/site MP 1350 City /County Guilford Sampling Date 06.25.2012
ApplicanUOwner Williams Transco State NC Sampling Point Wetland B
Investigator(s) S &ME, Crystal Fox Section, Township, Range*
Landform (hdlslope, terrace, etc) Stream terrace Local relief (concave, convex, none) none Slope ( %)
Subregion (LRR or MLRA) LRR -P Lat 36.1290 Long - 80.0254
Sod Map Unit Name Hatboro Loam 0 -2% slopes (HdA) NWI classification
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks )
Datum NAD 83
Are Vegetation Sod or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Sod 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydnc Sod Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks
Data point is located within a wetland.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_ Surface Sod Cracks (136)
_ Surface Water (Al)
_ True Aquatic Plants (1314)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
— Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (B16)
_ Water Marks (131)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry- Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (132)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sods (C6)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (64)
_ 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 (B9)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
_ FAC- Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
Depth (inches).
Water Table Present? Yes No
Depth (inches)
Saturation Present? Yes No 6
Depth (inches)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available
Remarks
Wetland hydrology is evident.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2 0
VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: Wetland B
Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet )
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2 0
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size )
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC (A)
2
Total Number of Dominant
3
Species Across All Strata (B)
4
Percent of Dominant Species
5
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC (A/B)
6
Prevalence Index worksheet:
7
= Total Cover
Total % Cover of Multiply by
Sapling Stratum (Plot size )
OBL species x 1 =
1
FACW species x 2 =
2
FAC species x 3 =
3
FACU species x4=
4
UPL species x 5 =
5
Column Totals (A) (B)
6
7
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
= Total Cover
Shrub Stratum (Plot size )
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
1
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
2
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is s3 0'
3
_ 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
4
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
5
_
'Indicators of hydnc sod and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic
6
7
Herb Stratum (Plot size 30 )
= Total Cover
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
1 Lespedeza cuneata
10 N NI
Tree — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
2 Arudlnaria gigantea
40 Y FACW
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in
3 Carex ap
20 Y NA
(7 6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH)
4— Stellaria media
2 N FACU
Sapling — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less
5
than 3 in (7 6 cm) DBH
6
Shrub — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 It (1 to 6 m) in height
7
8
9
Herb — All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
10
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3
11
it (1 m) in height
12
Woody vine — All woody vines, regardless of height
74 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size )
1
2
3
4
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
5
Present? Yes X No
= Total Cover
Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet )
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2 0
SOIL Sampling Point Wetland B
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Histosol (Al)
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Tvoe Loc Texture Remarks
0 -3
10YR 5/3
95
Loamy clay
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
10YR 5/6
5
Depleted Matrix (F3)
3 -12
2.5Y 5/2
80
10YR 4/6 20 C M Loamy clay
'Type C= Concentration, D= Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains `Location PL =Pore Lining, M =Matrx
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol (Al)
_ Dark Surface (S7)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Sods (F19)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
_ Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Red Parent Material (1721) (MLRA 127, 147)
unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type
Depth (inches)
Hydric
Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks
Soils are hydric
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site. MP 1350 City /County Guilford Sampling Date 06.25.2012
Applicant/Owner Williams Transco State NC Sampling Point Wetland B
Investigator(s) S &ME, Crystal Fox Section, Township, Range
Landform (hdlslope, terrace, etc) Stream terrace Local relief (concave, convex, none) none Slope ( %)
Subregion (LRR or MLRA) LRR -P Lat 36.1290 Long - 80.0254 Datum NAD 83
Sod Map Unit Name Hatboro Loam 0 -2% slopes (HdA) NWI classification
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Sod or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Sod 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydnc Sod Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks
Data point is not located within a wetland.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required, check all that aooly)
_ Surface Sod Cracks (66)
_ Surface Water (Al)
_ True Aquatic Plants (1314)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
— Drainage Patterns (1310)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (616)
_ Water Marks (61)
_ 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 (B4)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
_ Iron Deposits (135)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (67)
_ Shallow Agwtard (133)
_ Water - Stained Leaves (69)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (613)
_ FAC- Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
Depth (inches)
Water Table Present? Yes No
Depth (inches)
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fri e
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available
Remarks
Wetland hydrology is absent.
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VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point- Wetland B
Shrub Stratum (Plot size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Herb Stratum (Plot size _ 30 )
1 Lespedeza cuneata
2 Stellaria media
3 Solidago canadensis
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53 0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydnc sod and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
= Total Cover
10 N NI Tree — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
2 N FACU approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in
50 y FACU (7 6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH)
Sapling — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in (7 6 cm) DBH
12
62 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size
1
2
3
4
5
= Total Cover
Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet )
Hydrophytic vegetation is not dominant.
Shrub — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height
Herb — All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3
ft (1 m) in height
Woody vine — All woody vines, regardless of height
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
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Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size
) % Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC.
(A)
2
Total Number of Dominant
3
Species Across All Strata
(B)
4
Percent of Dominant Species
5
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(A/B)
6
7
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of. Multiply by.
= Total Cover
Sapling Stratum (Plot size
)
OBL species x 1 =
1
FACW species x 2 =
2
FAC species x 3 =
3
FACU species x4=
4
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals, (A)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
(B)
5
6
7
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
= Total Cover
Shrub Stratum (Plot size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Herb Stratum (Plot size _ 30 )
1 Lespedeza cuneata
2 Stellaria media
3 Solidago canadensis
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53 0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydnc sod and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
= Total Cover
10 N NI Tree — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
2 N FACU approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in
50 y FACU (7 6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH)
Sapling — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in (7 6 cm) DBH
12
62 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size
1
2
3
4
5
= Total Cover
Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet )
Hydrophytic vegetation is not dominant.
Shrub — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height
Herb — All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3
ft (1 m) in height
Woody vine — All woody vines, regardless of height
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
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SOIL Sampling Point Wetland B
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 -12 10YR 5/4 98 Loamy clay
10YR 4/6 2
D= Depletion. RM =Red
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ 2 cm Muck (At 0) (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):
Type
Depth (inches)-
Remarks
Soils are not hydric.
2Location PL =Pore Lining, M =Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Sc
_ Dark Surface (S7)
— 2 cm Muck (At 0) (MLRA 147)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matnx (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplam Sods (F19)
Depleted Matrix (173)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Redox Dark Surface (176)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
Umbnc Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Piedmont Floodplam Sods (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147) unless disturbed or problematic
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
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