20191702 Ver 1_Haw River USACE Response_03-09-2020_20200310

Strickland, Bev
From: George Junkin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 1:39 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Mike Vietor; Homewood, Sue
Subject: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information: Cardinal Pipeline Stabilization of UT
to Haw River, Rockingham Co., NC; SAW-2020-00087
Attachments: Haw River USACE Response_03-09-2020.pdf
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Dave,
Please see attached a response letter and revised conceptual plans per your comments below. Please let me
know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
George
On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 3:07 PM Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Messrs. Junkin and Vietor,
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Thank you for your PCN and attached information, dated and received 12/11/2019, for the above referenced
project. I have reviewed the information and need clarification before proceeding with verifying the use of
Nationwide Permit 13 (http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NWP2017/2017NWPI3.pdf [saw-reg.usace.army. mill).
Please submit the requested information below (via e-mail is fine) within 30 days of receipt of this
Notification, otherwise we may deny verification of the use of the Nationwide Permit or consider your
application withdrawn and close the file:
1) The purpose of the project as proposed is to protect/maintain an existing pipeline, rather than to
control or prevent erosion. Otherwise, avoidance and minimization would point toward stabilizing the
stream channel in place rather than relocation. As such the project is not a good fit for NWP
13. Rather, the project is a better fit to use NWP 39;
2) Please provide a profile view along the centerline of the proposed channel relocation;

3) Please note that, at such point that the a NWP verification is processed, Special Conditions would
be included requiring photo monitoring for at least 3 years post construction.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
-Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
CE-SAW-RG-R
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Phone: [phone], Ext. 30.
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated Customer Service
Survey is located at: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136*0 [corpsmapumsace.army. mil]
Thank you for taking the time to visit this site and complete the survey.

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AMERICAN LAND CONCEPTS
March 9, 2020
Mr. David E. Bailey, PWS
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Regulatory Project Manager
ENVIRONMENTAI
US Army Corps of Engineers
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331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
QEVEI.OI'ERS
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
AND INDUSTRY
RE: Cardinal Pipeline Stabilization of UT to Haw River
SAW-2020-00087
Rockingham County, NC
Dear Mr. Bailey,
Pursuant to your email dated 01-13-2020, American Land Concepts (ALC) has prepared
the following to your questions/concerns:
1. The purpose of the project as proposed is to protect/maintain an existing pipeline,
rather to control or prevent erosion. Otherwise, avoidance and minimization would
point towards stabilizing the stream channel in place rather than relocation. As
such the project is not a good fit for NWP 13. Rather, the project is a better fit to use
NWP 39.
Understood.
2. Please provide a profile view along the centerline of the proposed channel
relocation.
A proposed profile view has been added to Sheet 5 of the revised
conceptual plan.
3. Please note that, as such point that the NWP verification is processed, Special
Conditions would be included requiring photo monitoring for at least 3 years post
construction.
236 13 MAIN STUCT
RusnRsrowN MARYLAND 21136
PHONE [phone]
fAX [phone]

Cardinal Pipeline Stabilization of UT to Haw River March 9, 2020
SAW-2020-00087 Page 2
Monitoring has also been added to the notes page (Sheet 7) of the revised
conceptual plan.
If you have any additional question or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
George M. Junkin
President
Enclosure
CC: Sue Homewood, NC DEQ
Mike Vietor, Williams
GMJ/nss

Site Location:
CONCEPTUAL STREAM STABILIZATION
CARDINAL GAS PIPELINES
AT THE TRIBUTARY TO HAW RIVER
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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INDEX
Sheet 1
Sheet 2
Sheet 3
Sheet 4
Sheet 5
Sheet 6
Sheet 7
Title Sheet
Existing Conditions
Proposed Stream Stabilization Plan
Cross -Sectional Views and Sequence of Construction
Proposed Stream Profile
Buffer Restoration Plan
Notes
Prepared For:
Cardinal Operating Company, LLC
4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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The Site is located approximately 8.5 miles southwest of Reidsville in Rockingham
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natural gas pipelines run the length of the ROW and the ROW is routinely maintained.
A Tributary to Haw River runs relatively south within and adjacent to the ROW to the
confluence with another tributary. The stream has been migrating west within the ROW
resulting in approximately 110 linear feet of pipeline exposed where the stream flows on
and parallel to the pipeline. The stream migration has also caused erosive conditions
with steep banks. The Gas Mainline is currently maintaining the current stream
alignment.
PHOTOGRAPHS:
View of exposed pipeline at the upper
end of the stream reach.
View of erosive stream banks adjacent
to the ROW.
*Conceptual plans for permitting purposes only.
**Elevations are based on assumed datum and have been approximated from a cursory field investigation.
View of exposed pipeline looking
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Aerial view of exposed pipeline.
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4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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conditions. In addition, a grade controlling device will be constructed at the upstream
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existing stream invert. The pool will be approximately 1.5 FT deep and 15 FT in length.
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a#:. Access to the stream will be via an existing dirt road from the property 680 Waynick
Road previously used for logging. No trees will be removed to construct the stream
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�n> \ permanently impact 1,940 SF and temporarily impact 4,315 SF within zone 1 of Jordan
Lake Riparian Buffer outside of the ROW, and temporarily impact 1,985 SF within zone
2 of the Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer.
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Cardinal Operating Company, LLC
*Conceptual plans for permitting purposes only. 4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
1. Call North Carolina 81 l(or 1-800-632-4949) at least 72 hours prior to beginning work.
2. Mobilize equipment.
3. No more area shall be disturbed than can be completed and stabilized by the end of each
work day.
4. Install bypass pumping, if necessary. At the end of each work day, the work area must be
stabilized, any sediment accumulated within the work areas should be removed prior to removal
of the pump around and restoring stream flow. Work should not be conducted in the channel
during rain events.
5. Perform earthwork (rough and final grading), install grade control device, bank armoring,
and step pool structures per these plans.
7. Fill existing channel per these plans.
8. Stabilize all disturbed areas with temporary seed, permanent seed mix, and straw per Sheet 6
of this Plan.
9. Install woody vegetation material per Sheet 6 of this Plan.
10. Thoroughly clean the site removing all debris and miscellaneous construction materials.
*Conceptual plans for permitting purposes only.
**Elevations are based on assumed datum and have been approximated from a cursory field investigation.
AMERICAN LAND CONCEPTS
238 B MAIN STREET
REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21136
PHONE: [phone]
Rockingham County, North Carolina
November 2019, Revised February 2020
Prepared For:
Cardinal Operating Company, LLC
4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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Proposed Profile View
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at the Tributary to Haw River
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AMERICAN LAND CONCEPTS
238 B MAIN STREET
REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21136
PHONE: [phone]
Rockingham County, North Carolina
November 2019, Revised February 2020
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4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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Rockingham County, North Carolina
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TEMPORARY SEEDING MIXTURE:
Species Rate (Ibs/acre)
Rye (grain) 120
Seeding Dates
Aug 15 - Dec 30
Soil Amendments
Follow soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural
limestone and 1,000lb/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Mulch
Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with
asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades
set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
Maintenance
Repair and refertilize damaged areas immediately. Topdress
with 50 lb/acre of nitrogen in March. If it is necessary to extent
temporary cover beyond June 15, overseed with 50 lb/acre Kobe
lespedeza in late February or early March.
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PERMANENT SEEDING MIXTURE:
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Rate 20 to 25 Ibs/acre
Species
Common Name
Percent
Agrostis perennans
Autumn bentgrass
15
Andropogon gerardii
Big bluestem
10
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf coreopsis
10
Elymus virginicus
Virginia wildrye
20
Juncus effusus
Soft rush
5
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
15
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
10
Schizachyrium scoparium Little bluestem
5
Sorghastrum nutans
Indian grass
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Tripsacum dactyloides
Eastern gamagrass
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Riparian Planting = Approximately 0.15 AC @ 436 Trees/Acre
A minimum of 66 trees to be
planted adjacent to the relocated stream
outside of the ROW
OTY Common Name
Scientific Name
Size
14 Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
1 gallon container
13 Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
1 gallon container
13 Black Willow
Salix nigra
1 gallon container
13 Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
1 gallon container
13 Silky Dogwood
Corpus amomum
1 gallon container
NOTE: Substitutions in plant species, size, quantities, or other materials, shall be made only
when plant stock is not available. Comparable substitutions can be made that do not result in a
significant change in plant diversity or type. Plant Community Layout
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Cardinal Operating Company, LLC
4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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Notes
I. Introduction
The Site is located approximately 8.5 miles southwest of Reidsville in Rockingham County, North
Carolina, on the Cardinal Gas Pipeline Right -Of -Way (ROW). One (1) natural gas pipelines run
the length of the ROW and the ROW is routinely maintained.
A Tributary to Haw River runs relatively south within and adjacent to the ROW to the confluence
with another tributary. The stream has been migrating west within the ROW resulting in
approximately 110 linear feet of pipeline exposed where the stream flows on and parallel to the
pipeline. The stream migration has also caused erosive conditions with steep banks. The Gas
Mainline is currently maintaining the current stream alignment.
II. Description of Work
The proposed construction will realign the channel back to preexisting conditions prior to
installation of the pipeline, immediately adjacent to the ROW. The stream banks will be armored
to maintain the realigned channel, minimize erosive conditions, and future stream migration. In
addition, a grade controlling device will be constructed at the upstream limits and a 2 step pool
drop structure will be constructed downstream at the ROW limits to maintain the stream invert
and dissipate the water velocity. The step pool structure will create a natural riffle -pool scenario
providing habitat to species. The pool will be approximately 1.5 FT deep and 15 FT in length.
Armor Stone will be utilized for step pool and bank armoring construction. Armor Stone will be
500-2,000 lbs in size. Excavated material will be used to fill the existing channel as shown on
these plans and seeded with native grasses. Stream banks will be graded to a 2:1 slope. Access to
the stream will be via an existing dirt road from the property 680 Waynick Road previously used
for logging. Construction will avoid large trees to the greatest extent practical to construct the
stream restoration and Armor Stone will be installed as it is delivered to avoid removing trees for
a stockpile area.
A stream specialist must be onsite during construction to successfully implement this design and
ensure proper installation of the armor stone. This conceptual design is a guide. Design tolerance
will allow for minor variations in grading and toe rock placement. These variations are
unavoidable due to the variations of the rock surface and stream conditions during construction.
This tolerance allows for a more natural, less engineered look to the remedial actions proposed.
Prior to any land disturbance, exact location and depth of pipelines should be delineated by
Williams' personnel.
III. General Construction Notes and Best Management Practices
1. Miss Utility must be contacted and all utility lines must be located and marked prior to the
start of any construction activities.
2. Stream diversion will be achieved by means of a temporary bypass pumping during
construction.
3. If work is stopped for more than 15 days, temporary vegetative cover and/or matting will be
applied to all disturbed areas.
4. No excess fill, construction material, or debris shall be stockpiled or stored in wetlands,
riparian areas, and/or the 100-year floodplain.
5. Place materials in a location and manner which does not adversely impact surface or
subsurface water flow into or out of wetlands, riparian areas, and/or the 100-year floodplain.
6. Do not use the excavated material as back fill if it contains waste metal products, unsightly
debris, toxic materials, or any other deleterious substance. If additional backfill is required,
use clean material free of waste metal products, unsightly debris, toxic material or any other
deleterious substance.
7. Place heavy equipment on mats or suitably operate the equipment to prevent damage to
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wetlands, riparian areas, and/or the 100-year floodplain.
8. Repair and maintain fill so there is no permanent loss of wetlands, riparian areas, and/or
permanent modification of the 100-year floodplain in excess of that lost under the originally
authorized structure or fill.
9. Rectify any wetlands, riparian area, and/or 100-year floodplain temporarily impacted by any
construction.
10. After construction has been completed, make post -construction grades and elevations the
same as the original grades and elevations in temporarily impacted areas.
11. The disturbed area is to be revegetated with the native grasses and/or woody plants.
IV. Soil Preparation
1. Soil Additives: Additives are to be applied per soils test taken prior to, during, and after
construction. Soils will be amended per results.
2. Soil preparation: All areas to be seeded or planted shall be tilled to a minimum depth of 4
inches within the seeded areas and 4-6 inches within the woody plant areas. Any stones,
roots, or other material larger than 3 inches will be removed. pH modifiers and/or other soil
amendments specified in the soil test or as specified above will be added during the soil
preparation. Re -compact the area. The final grade shall be smooth and even soil surface
with loose, uniformly fine texture. All ridges and depressions will be removed.
V. Planting
1. Temporary/nurse crop seeding will be completed immediately post construction and seedbed
preparation is completed. Temporary/nurse crop seeding will be at minimum density to
avoid competition with native, permanent species.
2. Permanent native seed mix will be completed in conjunction with or immediately following
the nurse crop seeding.
3. Straw (from wheat or oats) will be spread over the seedbed at a minimum rate of 1-2 tons per
acre to protect the soil subsurface, maintain moisture, and moderate soil temperatures for
seed germination. Straw must be tacked town to prevent loss.
4. Woody Vegetation will be installed between March 1 to May 30 or October 1 to December
31. Planting materials will consist of container grown trees. All stock will be planted as
received, no pruning will be done at the site. Stock not meeting specifications will be
returned. All planting stock shall be protected from sun scald, desiccation, and structural
damage during shipment to the site. Delivery of materials will be no sooner than one week
prior to planting. Materials held for planting will be moistened and placed in cool, shaded
areas until ready for placement.
a. Woody plants will be planted at a minimum of 435 stems per acre (approximately 10' on
center).
b. Plant material shall be planted in holes that are twice the size of the root ball. When
digging the hole, keep topsoil separate from subsoil. If the subsoil is high in clay, allow
extra room (one-half again the height of the root ball). Backfill the hole with enough
topsoil or peat moss to position the base of the tree at the same level as in the nursery.
c. If the plant is in a container, carefully remove it, taking the soil surrounding the roots
with it. This may require cutting the container. Loosen the twine and burlap at the top of
balled-and-burlapped plants, and check to make sure that no other wrapping is present
before planting.
d. Before replacing subsoil, mix it with one-third peat moss or well -rotted manure. Backfill
the hole, firming the soil as it is replaced, and leave a depression around the trunk within
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the excavated area to hold water. Cover the base of the trunk to the same level as before it
was removed. Water thoroughly, and rewater as necessary to keep the roots moist.
e. If necessary, shelter trees to avoid predation.
f. Cleanup and remaining trash or materials and dispose of properly offsite.
VI. Maintenance
Tree Fertilizing will be completed in late fall or early spring, before leaves emerge. Using a
punchbar, crowbar, or auger, make holes 18 inches deep and about 2 ft apart around the drip line
of each tree. Distribute the fertilizer evenly among the holes to bring it in contact with tree roots,
and close.
If invasive exotic plants are noted during routine inspections, and treated if necessary utilizing
manual removal or an approved herbicide. Any use of herbicide will be used in the minimal
quantity necessary, only be applied to the invasive exotic species, and will be of low toxicity to
aquatic wildlife.
Areas within the ROW will be routinely mowed to maintain the ROW. The areas immediately
adjacent to the stream will be minimally mowed to allow the native seed mix to protect the
riparian area.
VII. Monitoring
The restored area stream restoration and buffer plantings will be monitor to ensure the restored
area is at a minimum functioning properly, no erosive conditions are occurring, no sediment is
being transported into the stream, and the planted riparian will be at a sufficient density of 320
trees per acre at maturity for a period of 3 years. The riparian buffer will be monitored for an
additional 2 years to ensure the sufficient tree density is reached.
Photodocumentation at permanent photostations will be included in the monitoring report. The
first 3 reports will be submitted to USACE and NC DEQ by October 31 st of each year after
construction is completed. The additional 2 reports specifically focused on the riparian buffer will
be only submitted to NC DEQ.
If during the monitoring any erosion along the restored stream is detected, it shall be properly
addressed to prevent sediment transport into the stream. If any changes to the design are
necessary, USACE and NC DEQ will be contacted before proceeding forward with repairs.
Hydrologic, vegetative, and soils data will be collected throughout the year. At a minimum each
report will include:
a. A map of the stream and riparian restoration area.
b. Photographs showing views of the stream area taken from permanent stations and
corresponding view directions. View direction will show the same area throughout the
monitoring period.
c. A report describing the overall conditions present at the stabilization area including:
inspection of drop structures, bank armoring, vegetation viability, slope condition, and
identification of any undesirable species of vegetation or wildlife that would compromise
the integrity of the stabilized stream bank or riparian buffer. The report will suggest
methods for removal and monitoring of undesirable species of vegetation and wildlife.
d. If during the monitoring, any erosion along the restored stream is detected, it shall be
properly addressed to prevent sediment transport into the stream. If any changes to the
design are necessary, USACE and NC DEQ will be contacted before proceeding forward
with repairs.
Prepared For:
Cardinal Operating Company, LLC
4300 NC HWY 65
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
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