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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20111126 Ver 2_401 Application_20121212LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL S &ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 704.523.4726 704.525 -3953 fax To: NC Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 276004 We Are Sending You: ® Attached following items: I 1 —1112- lP U a- t Date: December 18, 2012 Job No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Re: Strengthening Attn: Ms. Karen Higgins ❑ Under separate cover via ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Contract ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Report the Copies Date No Description 4 12/17/12 1 Re- authorization of NWP No. 12/WQC No. 3884 1 12/17/12 2 CD 1 12/17/12 3 Check for $570.00 These Are Transmitted As Checked Below: ® For approval ❑ For your use ❑ As requested ❑ For Review ❑ For Bids Due: / ❑ Prints Returned After Loan To Us Remarks: Enclosed is a copy of the above - mentioned report, CD and check. Signed: If you have any questions, feel free to call Joey Lawler at 704 - 523 -4726 Gloria A. Keiffer, Administrative Assistant *S&ME December 17, 2012 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 -5006 Attention: Mr. Steve Kichefski N.C. Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins Reference: Re- authorization of NWP No. 12/WQC No. 3884 PNG Huntersville Strengthening Huntersville, North Carolina USACE Action ID No. 2012 -00182 NCDWQ project No. 11 -1126 S &ME Project No. 1357 -11 -005 Dear Mr. Kichefski and Ms. Higgins: On behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) hereby submits this application for re- authorization of a previously- approved Nationwide Permit (NWT) and the corresponding North Carolina Water Quality Certification (WQC), which have expired prior to the project's construction. PNG, the project sponsor, will continue to be considered the applicant. S &ME is acting on behalf of PNG in accordance with their acceptance of our Work Authorization Form dated April 6, 2011, and our Master Services Agreement (S &ME Proposal No. 1357- 18259 -07), dated October 1, 2008. The project has not changed since its original authorization, and involves construction of approximately 10,000 linear feet (1.89 miles) of six -inch diameter natural gas pipeline in Mecklenburg 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 (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2) and 2009 Aerial Photograph (Figure 3); • Appendix I: Completed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN), Authorization to Act as Agent and copies of original permit approval letters; • Appendix II: Wetland and Stream Impact Tables; • Appendix III: Site Photographs; S &ME, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Blvd / Charlotte, NC 28273 / p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.com Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 Appendix IV: Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Impact Plan Drawings (Sheets 1 -12); Appendix V: Agency Correspondence; and Appendix VI: Restoration Plan. This Pre - construction Notification (PCN) is being provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for re- authorization, and complies with all applicable conditions of NWP No. 12. Written concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) is also required in part because the proposed project does not meet all conditions of the WQC, specifically: The proposed gas line will not cross all streams within the project corridor at a near - perpendicular angle because much of the project will parallel an existing utility corridor. Because the existing utility corridor does not cross all streams within the tolerance identified in the aforementioned WQC, the proposed project will also not meet this requirement. The proposed project will require permanently- maintained rights -of -way (ROW) that exceed 15 feet in width through jurisdictional areas at some locations. The general WQC includes an exemption for natural gas pipelines, provided that mitigation is offered for conversion of forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands due to the additional maintained width. To meet their operational requirements, PNG is requesting an additional 15 feet for a total maintained width of 30 feet at stream and wetland crossings. This is the minimum width required to support: 1) leakage surveys from ground mobile units or aerial technology; 2) aerial patrolling for possible encroachment activity near the pipeline; 3) accurate identification of possible repairs and maintenance; 4) promotion of damage prevention in that the ROW can be more easily identified by the public; 5) minimization of potential canopy encroachment, which creates visibility concerns, and; 6) minimum turn - around requirements for mechanized mowing and side - trimming equipment. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND HISTORY PNG plans to install approximately 1.89 miles of natural gas line in Mecklenburg County, N.C. The proposed pipeline originates southeast of Baylis Drive along an existing pipeline line corridor. The pipeline then extends east, roughly paralleling Gilead Road to the north and McDowell Creek to the south. The pipeline adjoins an existing sewer easement, and will cross the confluence of McDowell Creek and Torrence Creek via horizontal directional drill (HDD). The pipeline continues to parallel Torrence Creek and the existing sewer easement, crossing Bradford Lane and then a portion of Old Gilead Road (an abandoned roadway), within which the pipeline will be installed. The pipeline will tie into an existing distribution line at the intersection of Gilead Road and McCoy Road west of Huntersville, North Carolina. The primary purpose of the project is to alleviate drops in pressure experienced by the existing distribution gas line systems during peak demands, and to provide adequate capacity pursuant to the required service level in Huntersville and its immediate vicinity. 2 Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 The ROW is primarily located adjacent to existing pipeline and sewerline corridors and passes through fields, wooded, residential, and commercial areas. The location of the subject corridor is depicted on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), portions of the 1996 Lake Norman South and Cornelius, N.C. USGS Topographic Quad Sheets (Figures 2), and an Aerial Photograph dated 2009 (Figure 3). The project as currently proposed was approved by the USACE on January 30, 2012 (Action ID No. 2012 - 00182) and by NCDWQ on January 23, 2012 (Project No. 11- 1126). Copies of the approval letters have been included in Appendix I. Subsequent to permit authorization, PNG encountered delays in property acquisition, coordination with the City's plans to construct a bicycle path on the adjoining greenway, and approval from the Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of the project near the Torrence Mill historic site. Since that time, the land has been acquired, arrangements have been made to accommodate the City, and the Certificate of Appropriateness has been acquired. PNG is now ready to move forward with the project as it was originally proposed, but needs to acquire new permits, as both the existing NWP and WQC have expired. To minimize impacts, PNG elected to co- locate the proposed line adjacent to an existing utility corridor where possible. To further minimize disturbance to jurisdictional Waters of the U.S., PNG plans to limit the width of the proposed ROW at stream and wetland crossings. The work will be conducted within a 40 -foot ROW, 10 feet of which will consist of temporary work space (TWS), with the remaining 30 feet consisting of a permanently- maintained easement. Four of the proposed wetland or stream crossings will be conducted via "trenchless" methods (HDD or bore), and a fifth will be avoided entirely. The remaining wetland crossings will be conducted via conventional methods. While the project will result in no loss of waters of the U.S., 0.59 acre of forested wetland will be converted to herbaceous wetlands. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Construction will first involve identification of the clearing limits, followed by removal of aboveground woody vegetation from the proposed ROW and TWS either by mechanical means or hand - clearing, as appropriate. Efforts will be made to remove trees in a manner that minimizes disturbance of the forest floor, and prevents exposure of soil. No grubbing or belowground vegetation removal will occur within wetlands, or along streambanks outside of the temporary crossing footprints. Select portions of the ROW and TWS may require rough grading to facilitate safe passage of equipment, and to prepare a suitably -level work surface. Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be installed following initial soil disturbance as the project progresses. Where wetlands or streams will be crossed, the width of the ROW subject to vegetation removal will be dictated by the method employed to construct the pipeline: • Method 1: HDD or bored crossings (collectively referred to as "trenchless crossings ") will involve aboveground removal of vegetation within the proposed corridor that will not exceed 40 feet in width. A temporary equipment crossing will be installed Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 along one side of the ROW to facilitate equipment passage and prevent excessive rutting and ground disturbance in wetlands and streams. Streams will be bridged by use of bolted timber mats, modified railcars or similar measures that limit temporary bank impacts. No other impacts will be associated with this type of crossing. Method 2: At wetland and stream crossings that will be constructed using traditional trenching methods, vegetation will be removed within the 40 -foot combined ROW and TWS corridor. Timber mats /bridges will be employed for equipment to work and travel on. Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be installed at all crossings to prevent sedimentation of jurisdictional features as a result of construction. Streambank vegetation within the corridor will be hand cleared, and introduction of logging debris into streams or wetlands will be avoided to the extent practicable. In general, the pipe will be trucked to the site from a temporary storage yard, strung along the ROW and placed on skids (wooden pedestals). Specialized machines will be used to bend individual segments of pipe to fit the contours of the trench where necessary. The pipe segments will be welded together, x -rayed and inspected for structural integrity, and then lowered into the trench. Segments of the trench may require dewatering or "padding" to prevent large rocks or other debris from coming in contact with the pipe. Permanent trench breakers will then be installed where necessary and the trench backfilled. In areas where segregation of the subsoil and topsoil is required (wetlands), the topsoil will be replaced last. Affected areas will then be "cleaned up" by rough - grading and temporary seeding (if necessary), followed by final grading, permanent seeding and mulching to restore the ROW as closely as possible to pre- disturbance contours and conditions. Areas within wetlands that are disturbed will be seeded with a customized wetland seed mix. Areas outside of the permanently maintained ROW will be allowed to revegetate naturally. Streambanks temporarily affected by removal of bank vegetation and placement of the equipment bridge will be stabilized with a separate native seed mix specifically designed for riparian areas, placement of coir matting, and installation of native woody plantings (livestakes or tubelings). No riprap will be employed on the streambanks following construction. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT General land use in the vicinity of the project corridor consists of a mix of residential areas, open field, forest, disturbed areas and maintained utility corridors. The proposed pipeline is located in the Piedmont physiographic province. The Piedmont of North Carolina is an area underlain by soils weathered in place from the parent crystalline metamorphic and igneous bedrock material. Specific soil types along the proposed pipeline corridor include well- drained Cecil sandy clay loam located on ridges and somewhat poorly drained Monacan loam located on floodplains. Within the project area elevations range from approximately 660 ft AMSL along Torrence Creek at the western end of the pipeline to 730 ft AMSL along the ridgetops near the eastern end of the 4 Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 pipeline. The proposed corridor is located in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin, and runs parallel McDowell Creek, Torrence Creek, and an unnamed tributary of Torrance Creek. With respect to vegetation, commonly observed species occurring within the maintained utility corridors included winged sumac (Rhus copallina), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), blackberry (Rubus spp.), trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), blue -eyed grass (Sisyrinchium spp.), wild onion (Allium sp.), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), goldenrod (Solidago spp.), bedstraw (Galium spp.), Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), common sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), porcelain berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium viminium), hop sedge (Carex lupulina), soft rush (Juncus effesus), Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) and other various grasses (Festuca spp.). Dominant vegetation observed within wooded portions of the project corridor and areas that adjoined existing utility lines included boxelder (Acer negundo), red maple (A. rubra), sweetgum (Liquidamber styracifZua), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), slippery elm (Ulmus rubrum), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), giant cane (Arundinacea gigantia), wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia), sawtooth blackberry, ebony spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron), and Nepalese brown -top (Eulalia vimineum). Photos of the project corridor are included in Appendix III. JURISDICTIONAL AREAS On July 1 and 6, 2011 S &ME conducted a pedestrian review of the ROW to delineate jurisdictional surface waters located within the project corridor. S &ME followed the procedures set forth in the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 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) within the project corridor. 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. S &ME used the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Stream Classification Form to document characteristics of identified drainage features on the day of the assessment. Field review identified 10 regulated surface waters within the project corridor (six wetlands and five streams), as identified below: • Wetland A is a palustrine scrub -shrub and forested (PSS/FO) wetland that receives drainage from adjacent wetlands. Dominant vegetation includes boxelder, black willow (Salix nigra), broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), rice -cut grass (Leersia oryzoides), and jewelweed (Impatiens capensis). Hydric soil indicators include a depleted matrix within 10 inches of the soil surface. Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 Wetland hydrology includes saturated soil at the surface and wetland drainage patterns. Wetland A drains directly to McDowell Creek. • Wetland B is a narrow, linear feature that receives drainage from a small tree farm. Dominant vegetation includes beggars ticks (Bidens aristolosa), painted ladies thumb (Polygonum persicaria), broadleaf arrowhead, and false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica). However, regular mowing and possible herbicide application have removed most species. Hydric soil indicators include a depleted matrix. Wetland hydrology includes silt deposits on plants and wetland drainage patterns. Wetland B drains directly into McDowell Creek. • Wetland C is a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland depression located within the floodplain of Torrence Creek. Wetland hydrology is supported by runoff from upland drainage and a high water table. Dominant vegetation includes green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), sycamore, sweetgum , red maple, American elm (Ulmus americana), Chinese privet, lizards tail (Saururus cernuus), and jewelweed. Hydric soil indicators present include a depleted matrix located within the upper 10 inches of the soil and concretions. Wetland hydrology indicators include water stained leaves and wetland drainage patterns. • Wetland D is a narrow, palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) located within the floodplain of Stream 4. This linear feature drains adjacent land and may have been created during construction of the nearby housing development. Hydric soil indicators present include a depleted matrix within 10 inches of the soil surface. Wetland hydrology indicators present include soil saturation within 10 inches of the soil surface and wetland drainage patterns. • Wetlands E and F are similar to Wetland D. These are linear drainage features likely created as part of an overall stormwater management system for the housing development located to the north of the ROW; they each drain directly to Stream 4. • Stream 1 is an unnamed, perennial tributary to McDowell Creek. Within the review area, this channel is 6 to 7 feet wide with banks 4 to 5 feet high. Perennial stream indicators include the strong presence of a bed and bank, particle size distribution, strong presence of baseflow, and the presence of fish. • Stream 2 (McDowell Creek) is a USGS named, perennial stream that converges with Torrence Creek immediately south of the ROW. Within the review area, this channel is 25 to 30 feet wide with banks 7 to 9 feet high. • Stream 3 is an unnamed, perennial tributary to Torrence Creek. Within the review area, this channel is 10 to 12 feet wide with banks 4 to 5 feet high. Perennial stream indicators include the presence of a continuous bed and bank, evidence of a seasonal high water table, and the presence of fish. C. Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 • Stream 4 is a third - order, perennial stream. Within the review, area the channel is 10 to 15 feet wide with banks 4 to 5 feet deep. Stream 4 flows to the southwest for approximately 3,000 linear feet before converging with Torrence Creek. Stream 4 will not be affected by the proposed project. Results of S &ME's assessment were included in a Request for Jurisdictional Determination package and provided to the USACE on July 13, 2011. The USACE (Steve Kichefski) visited the project site on August 22, 2011 and concurred with S &ME's findings. PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACTS The proposed project involves temporary wetland impacts that will occur as a result of trench excavation, temporary sidecasting of material and placement of temporary crossings for the equipment access. The project will result in conversion of forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands, but will not result in a loss of waters of the U.S. As previously mentioned, temporarily- impacted wetlands, along with the TWS used during construction, will be restored to their original grade and contour. Temporary stream impacts will result from hand - removal of bank vegetation and placement of equipment maps. Wetland and stream, impacts are identified in their respective tables in Appendix II. Project -wide wetland impacts (combined temporary and conversion) will be 0.990 acre, much of which consists of herbaceous wetlands located within existing ROW. Of those total impacts, maintenance of the new ROW will result in conversion of 0.059 acre of forested wetland to herbaceous wetlands. The 10 -foot TWS will be restored, seeded and allowed to return to its pre- disturbance vegetative condition, and will not result in conversion, as future mowing or maintenance will not occur in the 10 -foot TWS following construction. The project will result in temporary impacts to 209 linear feet of stream through placement of equipment bridges and temporary hand - removal of bank vegetation. All streams will be crossed by "trenchless" methods. Typical stream and wetland crossings details are depicted on Sheet 12 of 12 in Appendix IV. Following construction, temporarily- disturbed wetlands within the permanent ROW will be restored to an herbaceous state, while those within the TWS will be restored and allowed to return to a forested condition. Affected streambanks will be reconstructed to their pre- disturbance dimension and profile, and stabilized using coir matting and vegetative plantings, without use of riprap or hard armoring. PROTECTED SPECIES To comply with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 USC 1531- 1543), S &ME submitted scoping letters to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The scoping packages were sent on April 25, 2011, and included U.S.G.S. topographic maps and aerial photographs of the project route. The scoping packages requested that each agency Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 review records they may have had relating to rare, endangered, or threatened species, or high quality natural communities within the vicinity of the project corridor, and provide comment. The NCNHP responded with May 9, 2011 letter recommending that the project be routed on the north side of the McDowell /Torrence Creek confluence in order to avoid higher slopes of an adjacent natural area. The NCNHP also stated that the significantly rare northern cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) had been identified in the vicinity in 1995, and that S &ME review the area to identify any such populations. In response, PNG has routed the proposed pipeline on the north side of the creek, thus avoiding the aforementioned slopes located to the south. S &ME also performed as assessment of the proposed project corridor on July 13, 2011, but did not identify populations of northern cup plant on the north side of the creek. The USFWS responded with a May 11, 2011 letter in which they requested that the project area be surveyed for the federally - protected Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), a federal candidate for listing. The USFWS also recommended use of directional boring methods at stream crossings, and that corridor widths at stream crossing be minimized. At areas where boring cannot be performed, crossings should be made perpendicular to the stream flow, and development of a stream -bank monitoring and maintenance program to allow for prompt stabilization of stream banks throughout the life of this project should be employed. Lastly, the USFWS recommended that, given the proximity of the project to aquatic environments, measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before ground disturbing activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain shoreline cover for fish and wildlife. S &ME's assessment of the project corridor identified potentially - suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia aster (the existing maintained sewerline) but, no individuals of this species were observed during the field review. With respect to stream crossings, PNG plans to conduct all crosses via HDD or bore. PNG will also implement a plan to restore affected crossings to their original contours and stabilize affected banks through use of coir fabric, a native, riparian seed mix and deep- rooted woody plantings in lieu of rip -rap or hard armoring. Copies of the May 9, 2011 NCNHP and May 11, 2011 USFWS correspondence letters are included in Appendix V. HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES In response to a scoping letter submitted by S &ME to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the SHPO requested that a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted of the proposed project area. In addition, consultation with the Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 Office of State Archaeology (OSA) was required prior to the archaeological survey to determine the appropriate field methodology. The resultant field methodology included shovel test pits at 100 -foot intervals in high- probability areas and 200 - footintervals in disturbed areas or areas having good surface visibility. In the vicinity of historic property MK1482 (the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin), shovel test pits were excavated at 15 -foot intervals to better define the site boundaries of the local landmark. As a result of the survey, no new archaeological sites and no previously unrecorded structures were identified. Three previously recorded historic properties were revisited. Cedar Grove (MK5) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The other two historic properties, the Hugh Torrance House and Store (MK5) and the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin (MK1482), are recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. All three properties are designated Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks. Based on the results of the archaeological survey, it is the opinion of S &ME that no further archaeological investigations are needed along the proposed pipeline corridor. The Hugh Torrance House and Store (MK5) is recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP, but is located approximately 720 ft from the proposed project corridor and will not be affected by the undertaking. Cedar Grove (MK4) and approximately eight acres of surrounding property are listed in the NRHP, but the house and property are both located north of Gilead Road, approximately 620 ft from the proposed project corridor and will not be affected by the project. However, the Cedar Grove plantation house and approximately 32 acres of property are designated as a Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmark. Currently, the proposed project corridor crosses this designated property along Torrance Creek, south of Gilead Road. Because of its local landmark designation, PNG consulted with the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Landmarks Commission and received their concurrence. The James G. Torrance Mill Ruin is recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The project corridor currently crosses a small portion of the 0.7 acre tract that is designated as a Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmark. The project crosses a portion of the millrace which has been mostly filled in and is difficult to recognize as a historic mill feature. There were no archaeological resources associated with the mill found during the Phase I survey and the proposed pipeline will be installed using HDD techniques. As proposed, the project would have no adverse effect on the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin. Concurrence letters from the SHPO dated August 31, 2011 and December 1, 2011 are included in Appendix V. AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION To avoid and minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. within the project corridor, PNG has proposed to install the new gas pipeline parallel to an existing, maintained pipeline ROW wherever possible. One stream within the project corridor will be avoided entirely, and the remainder will be crossed via trenchless methods. Combined temporary wetland impacts and permanent conversion is limited to less than 0.10 acre. Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 Where streams are hand - cleared of vegetation and crossed with equipments mats, impacts will be minimized by stabilizing the temporarily- affected banks with coir matting and deep- rooted vegetation rather than riprap. Wetland impacts will also be minimized during construction through the use of equipment mats at crossings and trench plugs to prevent alterations to wetland hydrology. Additionally, construction equipment operating within the wetland will be limited to that necessary for clearing, excavation, pipe installation and restoration activities. Wetland vegetation outside of the trench line will be cut at ground level, leaving existing root systems in place to promote re- growth. To the extent practicable, wetland topsoil will be segregated from the underlying subsoil in areas disturbed by trenching, except in areas with standing water or saturated soils, or where no topsoil is evident. Within wetlands, yearly vegetation maintenance will only be conducted within a 30 -foot corridor centered on the new pipe. Remaining portions of the proposed ROW in wetlands will be seeded with a wetland seed mix and allowed to revegetate naturally. REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS The project will comply with all applicable conditions of NWP 12 and WQC 3884, with the exception of those noted previously. The combined width of the TWS and the permanent ROW will not exceed 40 feet in wetlands and at stream crossings, 10 feet of which will not be maintained following construction. The proposed alignment makes use of existing ROW to the maximum extent practicable. All Stream work will be performed "in the dry" by isolating the work area through use of dam and pump- around or dam and flume systems. Following construction, stream and wetland crossings will be restored to original grade and contour. The proposed project will not result in permanent changes in pre - construction elevation contours or stream dimension, pattern or profile. Excess material will be removed to a high ground disposal area. Cleared areas will be restored in accordance with the attached Restoration Plan (Appendix VI) following completion of the work. Based on our experience with similar projects involving impacts authorized under NWP No. 12, it is our understanding that impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from construction of the proposed project will be considered temporary if these areas are restored to original pre - construction contours once construction is completed, and do not involve the permanent placement of hard armor in streams. SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL Appropriate sediment and erosion control 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 shall be in compliance with specifications governing the proper design, installation, operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices to comply with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard. Sediment and erosion control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original 10 Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 grade restored. 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 will not result in a loss of waters of the U.S. Conversion of forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands will not exceed 0.10 acre. Accordingly, mitigation beyond the avoidance and minimization efforts detailed in this letter should not be required by the USACE. Further, mitigation for wetland impacts that do not exceed one acre is not required by DWQ. Stream impacts associated with the project are also temporary and do not require mitigation. The bed and banks of temporarily- affected stream channels will be restored to their original dimension and profile, and stabilized with coir matting. Riprap will not be employed. At both stream crossings and wetlands, PNG will use native seed mixes to provide soil stabilization. Additionally, native woody vegetation will be installed at stream crossings. The Restoration Plan submitted with this PCN outlines the seed mixes and application methods (Appendix VI). Mitigation has also been provided by avoidance and minimization procedures implemented during the design phase of the proposed project. Impacts to streams and wetlands within the project corridor will be minimized by: 1) use of the existing, maintained ROW; 2) extensive use of trenchless crossings; and 3) by reducing both the temporary construction and permanently maintained corridor widths to the minimum necessary to adequately construct and maintain the project. LOCAL ORDINANCES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT The project will result in impacts to water quality buffers subject to jurisdiction of Charlotte - Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services ( CMSWS), but is exempt from the associated mitigation requirements. Impacts to the buffers were coordinated with CMSWS, and approved on January 24, 2012. The project will also encroach within a portion of property subject to a proposed conservation easement (CE). The CE was proposed in connection with the neighboring Torrence Creek Stream Restoration Project, which is part of the City of Charlotte's Umbrella Mitigation Bank. PNG coordinated the pipeline routing efforts with CMSWS and City of Charlotte Real Estate Office personnel. In conjunction with the USACE, the City determined the appropriate value by which the gasline would reduce future credit available from the mitigation bank. Accordingly, PNG has appropriately compensate the City for the loss of credit resulting from the pipeline's encroachment within the CE. SECONDARY AND CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The primary purpose of the project is to alleviate drops in pressure experienced by the existing distribution gas line systems during peak demands, and upgrade a segment of aging natural gas pipeline to accommodate existing development in the service area. Accordingly, the project should not be considered growth- inducing in that it is unlikely to 11 Re- authorization of NWP No. 12M/QC No. 3884 SWE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening December 17, 2012 serve as an impetus for expansion of development, and should not result in secondary impacts, or contribute to cumulative impacts. 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 Toey L ler, P.W.S. Senior Project Manager jlawlergsmeinc.com Senior Reviewed by Julie Bennett - Hudel, P.G., LEED AP Attachments 12 FIGURES i Bret . { � � � r.Y Oxfordshire 3 \ \ Toe 4 m NO Lewd. !,I L 6! ..... .may r.. _ " A S Wild Lilac Ck x ux e Q r�LeW0ak �Yr S � N ti c :E o °' m A Stawell Dr Gilead Rd r � 13 Shepparton Dr ore Cut, Rd 'e d a c : ti ores \fir �¢ \`t GG0 h e 4P� � 1 T- Proposed 'Align ment REFERENCE: USGS 1996 LAKE NORMAN SOUTH AND CORNELIUS [NC] QUAD SHEETS THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE USDA GEOSPATIAL DATA GATEWAY WEBSITE. PLEASE NOTE THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY. S &ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON THIS INFORMATION. 2,000 31000 Feet SCALE: AS SHOWN FIGURE USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP NO. DATE: 10.20.11 REV S&ME PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project DRAWN BY: DDH /CJF Mecklenburg County, North Carolina CHECKED BY: WWW.SMEINC.COM JoL PROJECT No: 1357 -11 -005 APPENDIX I: COMPLETED PRE - CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION (PCN), AUTHORIZATION TO ACT AS AGENT AND COPIES OF ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVAL LETTERS O�OF�w ArE�R�G Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 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 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Permit Reauthorization - PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project 2b. County: Mecklenburg 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Huntersville 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: Piedmont Natural Gas 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive 3e. City, state, zip: Charlotte N.C. 28210 3f. Telephone no.: 704.731.4375 3g. Fax no.: 704.731.4098 3h. Email address: david.vena @piedmontng.com Page 1 of 14 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: Dave Vena, P.E, 4c. Business name (if applicable): Piedmont Natural Gas 4d. Street address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive 4e. City, state, zip: Charlotte N.C. 28210 4f. Telephone no.: 704.731.4375 4g. Fax no.: 704.731.4098 4h. Email address: david.vena @piedmontng.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Joey Lawler, P.W.S. 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: jlawler @smeinc.com Page 2 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Project is a linear utility line 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: origin:35.4053 N; terminus: 35.4044 N Longitude: - origin:- 80.9017 W; terminus: 80.8695 W (DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: Approximately 9 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to proposed project: Torrence Creek (DWQ No. 11- 115 -4) 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS -IV 2c. River basin: Catawba 03050101 Page 3 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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: A majority of the project will occur within or adjacent to existing, mainatined utility corridors. General land use in the vicinity of the project corridor consists of mix of residential areas, a greenway, forest and open areas. Primary natural habitat types consist of maintained utility corrdiors, pine and hardwood forests and floodplains. A variety of other land use areas are located along the project corridor, and include landscaped or maintained lawns, roadway rights -of -way (ROWs) or lightly - developed areas. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Approximately 9 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: Approximately 300 linear feet 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The primary purpose of the project is to alleviate drops in pressure experienced by the existing distribution gas line systems during peak demands, and to provide adequate capacity pursuant to the required service level in Huntersville and its immediate vicinity. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Construction will first involve identification of the clearing limits, followed by removal of aboveground woody vegetation from the proposed ROW and TWS either by mechanical means or hand - clearing, as appropriate. Efforts will be made to remove trees in a manner that minimizes disturbance of the forest floor, and prevents exposure of soil. No grubbing or belowground vegetation removal will occur within wetlands, or along streambanks outside of the temporary crossing footprints. Select portions of the ROW and TWS may require rough grading to facilitate safe passage of equipment, and to prepare a suitably -level work surface. Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be installed following initial soil disturbance as the project progresses. Where wetlands or streams will be crossed, the width of the ROW subject to vegetation removal will be dictated by the method employed to construct the pipeline: Method 1: HDD or bored crossings (collectively referred to as "trenchless crossings ") will involve aboveground removal of vegetation within the proposed corridor that will not exceed 40 feet in width. A temporary equipment crossing will be installed along one side of the ROW to facilitate equipment passage and prevent excessive rutting and ground disturbance in wetlands and streams. Streams will be bridged by use of bolted timber mats, modified railcars or similar measures that limit temporary bank impacts. No other impacts will be associated with this type of crossing. Method 2: At wetland and stream crossings that will be constructed using traditional trenching methods, vegetation will be removed within the 40 -foot combined ROW and TWS corridor. Timber mats /bridges will be again be employed for equipment to work and travel on. Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be installed at all crossings to prevent sedimentation of jurisdictional features as a result of construction. Streambank vegetation within the corridor will be hand cleared, and introduction of logging debris into streams or wetlands will be avoided to the extent practicable. In general, the pipe will be trucked to the site from a temporary storage yard, strung along the ROW and placed on skids (wooden pedestals). Specialized machines will be used to bend individual segments of pipe to fit the contours of the trench where necessary. The pipe segments will be welded together, x -rayed and inspected for structural integrity, and then lowered into the trench. Segments of the trench may require dewatering or "padding" to prevent large rocks or other debris from coming in contact with the pipe. Permanent trench breakers will then be installed where necessary and the trench backfilled. In areas where segregation of the subsoil and topsoil is required (wetlands), the topsoil will be replaced last. Affected areas will then be "cleaned up" by rough - grading and temporary seeding (if necessary), followed by final grading, permanent seeding and mulching to restore the ROW as closely as possible to pre- disturbance contours and conditions. Areas within wetlands that are disturbed will be seeded with a customized wetland seed mix. Areas outside of the permanently maintained ROW will be allowed to revegetate naturally. Streambanks temporarily affected by removal of bank vegetation and placement of the equipment bridge will be stabilized with a separate native seed mix specifically designed for riparian areas, placement of coir matting, and installation of native woody plantings (livestakes or tubelings). No riprap will be employed on the streambanks following construction. Page 4 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / El Yes El No ®Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 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: S &ME, Inc. Name (if known): Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. On July 1 and 6, 2011 S &ME delineated jurisdictional surface waters located within the project corridor. Results of the delineation were included in a Request for Jurisdictional Determination package provided to the USACE on July 13, 2011. The USACE (Steve Kichefski) visited the project site on August 22, 2011 and concurred with S &ME's findings. 5. 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. The project as currently proposed was approved by the USACE on January 30, 2012 (Action ID No. 2012 - 00182) and by NCDWQ on January 23, 2012 (Project No. 11- 1126). Subsequent to permit authorization, PNG encountered delays in property acquisition, coordination with the City's plans to construct a bicycle path on the adjoining greenway, and approval from the Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of the project near the Torrence Mill historic site. Since that time, the land has been acquired, arrangements have been made to accommodate the City, and the Certificate of Appropriateness has been acquired. PNG is now ready to move forward with the project as it was originally proposed, but needs to acquire new permits, as both the existing NWP and WQC have expired. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. N/A Page 5 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404, other) (acres) Temporary (T) W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: See attached Wetland Impact Table in Appendix II 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 ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: See Attached Stream Impact Table in Appendix II Page 6 of 14 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. 5. 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: 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 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: N/A Page 7 of 14 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. To avoid and minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. within the project corridor, PNG has proposed to install the new gas pipeline parallel to an existing, maintained pipeline ROW wherever possible. One stream within the project corridor will be avoided entirely, and the remainder will be crossed via trenchless methods. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Where streams are hand - cleared of vegetation and crossed with equipments mats, impacts will be minimized by stabilizing the temporarily- affected banks with coir matting and deep- rooted vegetation rather than riprap. Wetland impacts will also be minimized during construction through the use of equipment mats at crossings and trench plugs to prevent alterations to wetland hydrology. Additionally, construction equipment operating within the wetland will be limited to that necessary for clearing, excavation, pipe installation and restoration activities. Wetland vegetation outside of the trench line will be cut at ground level, leaving existing root systems in place to promote re- growth. To the extent practicable, wetland topsoil will be segregated from the underlying subsoil in areas disturbed by trenching, except in areas with standing water or saturated soils, or where no topsoil is evident. Within wetlands, yearly vegetation maintenance will only be conducted within a 30 -foot corridor centered on the new pipe. Remaining portions of the proposed ROW in wetlands will be seeded with a wetland seed mix and allowed to revegetate naturally. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ® No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this El Payment to in -lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c. Comments: N/A 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: 0 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 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 Page 8of14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 ❑ Yes ® No buffer mitigation? 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. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (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). N/A 6h. Comments: Page 9 of 14 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 imperveous 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: 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 ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 10 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ® No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 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 ❑ 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 a "growth- inducing" in that the primary purpose of the pipeline is to upgarde capacity within an existing service area. 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. Page 11 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ® No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ❑ No impacts? E:1 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 submitted scoping letters to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program ( NCNHP) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on April 25, 2011. The NCNHP responded with May 9, 2011 letter recommending that the project be routed on the north side of the McDowell /Torrence Creek confluence in order to avoid higher slopes of an adjacent natural area. The NCNHP also stated that the significantly rare northern cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) had been identified in the vicinity in 1995, and that S &ME review the area to identify any such populations. In response, PNG has routed the proposed pipeline on the north side of the creek, thus avoiding the aforementioned slopes located to the south. S &ME also performed as assessment of the proposed project corridor on July 13, 2011, but did not identify populations of northern cup plant on the north side of the creek. The USFWS responded with a May 11, 2011 letter in which they requested that the project area be surveyed for the federally - protected Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), a federal candidate for listing. The USFWS also recommended use of directional boring methods at stream crossings, and that corridor widths at stream crossing be minimized. At areas where boring cannot be performed, crossings should be made perpendicular to the stream flow, and development of a stream -bank monitoring and maintenance program to allow for prompt stabilization of stream banks throughout the life of this project should be employed. Lastly, the USFWS recommended that, given the proximity of the project to aquatic environments, measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before ground disturbing activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain shoreline cover for fish and wildlife. S &ME's assessment of the project corridor identified potentially - suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia aster (the existing maintained sewerline), but no individuals of this species were observed during the field review. With respect to stream crossings, PNG plans to conduct all crosses via HDD or bore. PNG will also implement a plan to restore affected crossings to their original contours and stabilize affected banks through use of coir fabric, a native, riparian seed mix and deep- rooted woody plantings in lieu of rip -rap or hard armoring. Copies of the May 9, 2011 NCNHP and May 11, 2011 USFWS correspondence letters are included in Appendix V. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? hftp://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh_coral/ims/viewer.htm Page 12 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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? In response to a scoping letter submitted by S &ME to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the SHPO requested that a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted of the proposed project area. In addition, consultation with the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) was required prior to the archaeological survey to determine the appropriate field methodology. The resultant field methodology included shovel test pits at 100 -foot intervals in high - probability areas and 200 - footintervals in disturbed areas or areas having good surface visibility. In the vicinity of historic property MK1482 (the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin), shovel test pits were excavated at 15 -foot intervals to better define the site boundaries of the local landmark. As a result of the survey, no new archaeological sites and no previously unrecorded structures were identified. Three previously recorded historic properties were revisited. Cedar Grove (MK5) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The other two historic properties, the Hugh Torrance House and Store (MK5) and the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin (MK1482), are recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. All three properties are designated Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks. Based on the results of the archaeological survey, it is the opinion of S &ME that no further archaeological investigations are needed along the proposed pipeline corridor. The Hugh Torrance House and Store (MK5) is recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP, but is located approximately 720 ft from the proposed project corridor and will not be affected by the undertaking. Cedar Grove (MK4) and approximately eight acres of surrounding property are listed in the NRHP, but the house and property are both located north of Gilead Road, approximately 620 ft from the proposed project corridor and will not be affected by the project. However, the Cedar Grove plantation house and approximately 32 acres of property are designated as a Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmark. Currently, the proposed project corridor crosses this designated property along Torrance Creek, south of Gilead Road. Because of its local landmark designation, PNG consulted with the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Landmarks Commission to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. The James G. Torrance Mill Ruin is recommended eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The project corridor currently crosses a small portion of the 0.7 acre tract that is designated as a Charlotte - Mecklenburg Historic Landmark. The project crosses a portion of the millrace which has been mostly filled in and is difficult to recognize as a historic mill feature. There were no archaeological resources associated with the mill found during the Phase I survey and the proposed pipeline will be installed using HDD techniques. As proposed, the project would have no adverse effect on the James G. Torrance Mill Ruin. Concurrence letters from the SHPO dated August 31, 2011 and December 1, 2011 is included in Appendix V. 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 all FEMA regulations. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Available FEMA mapping Joey Lawler, P.W.S. 12.17.12 Applicant /Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant /Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Page 13 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version ENT Au1MORIZATION FORM Date; 0720.11 Project Information SAME Project Nerve TYPe of Project: Location: *S &ME PNG Hunterevllle Project Jurisdidibrral Delineation, Nationwide Pem ling Huntersvlge, Ifth Carolina Property QwneriRepresentstive Information Business Name Mailing Address: State, Zip Code: Telephone No. centact: Agent Information 15utslness Name: Street Address; city, State, Zip ode; Telephone No, Contact: Piedmont Natural Gas 4720 Piedmont Rove ID rive Charloft, NC 2821 t? 704.731,4047 Mr. JarneS'AIklnS WE, Inc. 9751 outhern Pink Boulevard Charlotte, N.G. 28272 7G4.523,4726 Joey Lawler AmMOzatillona k, .fi r liF on behalf of tc MAa Signatsfil i,nr l d {4 5 —hereby autho rite {NWW of Landmmw or Itjedt 5ponacd &1 E, Inc, to er~t as agent wish the USA E - NCDWQ in securing Section 4011404 permil:u for the above - referenced project, T.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action ID: 2012 -00182 County: Mecklenburg USGS Quad: NC- bake Norman South & Cornelius Property Owner / Authorized Agent: Piedmont Natural Gas- Attn: Dave Vena Address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 Telephone No.: 704- 731 -4375 Size and location of property (water body, road name /number, town, etc.): The project site is a 1.89 mile natural gas line originating southeast of Baylis Drive and terminating at the intersection of Gilead Road and McCoy Road west of I4untersville, Mecklenburg County, NC. Coordinates are: origin 35.4053 N 80.9017 W and terminus 35.4044 N 80.8695 W. Description of projects area and activity: This permit authorizes temporary impacts of 209 linear feet of stream channels and 0.04 acre of wetland impact. This also authorizes the permanent impacts to 0.059 acre of wetland due to conversion from forested to emergent in the maintained ROW. Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) ❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403) Authorization: Regional General Permit Number: Nationwide Permit Number: 12 Summary of Authorized Impacts and Required Mitigation impact ID 4 NWP / GP 4 Open Water (ac) Wetland (ac) Stream (If) Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent SAW -2012- 00182 12 0.04 0.059 209 0 impact Totals 0.04 0.059 209 Total Loss of Waters of the U.S. (ac) 0 Total Loss of Waters of the U.S. (lf) 0 Required Wetland Mitigation (ac) 0 Required Stream Mitigation (If) 1 0 Additional Remarks and/or Special Permit Conditions: Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your plans submitted on December 22, 2011. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action. This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization. Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone (919) 733 -1786) to determine Section 401 requirements. For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State or local approvals /permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact Steve Kichefski at 828 -271 -7980. Corps Regulatory Official Steve Kichefski 5 (V Date: January 30, 2012 Expiration Date of Verification: March 18, 2012 Determination of Jurisdiction: A. ❑ Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project area. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process ( Reference 33 CFR Part 331). B. ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. C. ® There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. D. ❑ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference jurisdictional determination issued . Action ID Basis of Jurisdictional Determination: The site contains wetlands that meet the criteria of the 1987 Corps Delineation Manual and stream channels that exhibit indicators of ordinary high water marks. The stream channels on the property are UTs to Torrence Creek and McDowell Creek. UT's to Torrrence Creek and McDowell Creek flow to the Atlantic Ocean via Torrence Creek, McDowell Creek, Catawba River and the Santee- Cooper Rivera The Catawba River is navigable -in -fact at the Mt. Island Lake Dam. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. Appeals Information: (This information does not apply to preliminary determinations as indicated by paragraph A. above). Attached to this verification is an approved jurisdictional determination. If you are not in agreement with that approved jurisdictional determination, you can make an administrative appeal under 33 CFR 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form_ If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Program Attn: Steve Kichefski, Project Manager 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address within 60 days from the Issue Date below. * *It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence. Corps Regulatory Official: Steve Kichefski k Issue Date: January 30, 2012 Expiration Date: Five years from Issue Date SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE. Copy Furnished: Joey Lawler, S &ME, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC 78723 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 23, 2012 DWQ# 111126 Mecklenburg County Mr. Dave Vena, P.E. Piedmont Natural Gas 4720 Piedmont Row Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210 Subject: PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Mr. Vena: You have our approval, in accordance with the general certification and those conditions listed below, to impact 0.99 acre of wetland and 209 linear feet (If) (temporary) of unnamed stream to construct and complete the project Mecklenburg County, as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on January 4, 2012. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this project is covered by Water Quality General Certification Number 3819, which can be viewed on our web site at http: // portal .ncdenr.org /web /wq /swp /ws /401. The General Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 12 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non- Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations. The above noted Certification will expire when the associated 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter; and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions: 1. The Mooresville Regional Office shall be notified in writing once construction at the approved impact areas has commenced. 2. All wetlands, streams, surface waters, and riparian buffers located on the project site where impacts are not allowed shall be clearly marked (example- orange fabric fencing) prior to any land disturbing activities. 3. No riprap, nor culverts are proposed for this project. Immediately upon completion of the installation, water flow shall be returned to its natural course. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained. Mooresville Regional Office One Location: 610 East Center Avenue, suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 NoAhCarolina Phone: Internet: tp:lltportal ncdenr.org /we5 wg0�401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 '%17rytutu//L"/ An Equal Opp ortunitylAffirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper `/ y�` L [L� 4. Use of native vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of riprap or other bank hardening methods. If riprap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the streambed, unless approved by DWQ. 5. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Preconstruction Notification application. All construction activities associated with this project shall meet, and/or exceed, those requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual and shall be conducted so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. 6. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two months of the date the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 7. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to the 401 /Wetlands Unit of the NC DWQ 8. Continuing Compliance. The applicant (Piedmont Natural Gas) shall conduct all activities in a manner so as not to contravene any state water quality standard (including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that state or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the certification, DWQ shall notify the applicant and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to the applicant in writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for reference in any permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of DWQ under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. if you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704 - 663 -1699 or Ms. Karen Higgins in the Central Office in Raleigh 919- 807 -6360. Sincerely, for Charles Wakild, P.E. Attachments cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Karen Higgins, Wetlands Unit Crystal Fox, S & ME APPENDIX II: WETLAND AND STREAM IMPACT TABLES Impact Tables PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project WETLAND IMPACT TABLE Project No. 1357 -11 -005 December 2011 Wetland ID Sheet No. Classification Impacts Crossing T yp e* Vegetative Type Relation to Waterbody Temporary � Conversion sf ac sf ac A 3 of 12 Emergent Riparian 965 0.022 0 0.000 Conventional B 4 of 12 Emergent Riparian 116 0.003 0 0.000 Conventional C 8 of 12 Forested Riparian 2,693 0.062 2,044 0.047 Trenchless D 9 of 12 Forested Riparian 80 0.002 67 0.002 Conventional E 10 fo 12 Emergent/Forested Riparian 303 0.007 271 0.006 Conventional F 10 of 12 Emergent/Forested Riparian 177 0.004 168 0.004 Conventional Totals: 4,334 0.099 2,550 0.059 * Trenchless Crossings include boring or use of horizontal directional drill (HDD) that will not impact the wetland. STREAM IMPACT TABLE Stream ID Sheet No. Classification Perpendicular Crossing? Temporary Impact Crossing Type* If sf S1 5 of 12 Perennial RPW Yes 40 0 Trenchless S2 6 of 12 Perennial RPW No 74 1413 Trenchless S3 7 of 12 Perennial RPW No 95 829 Trenchless S4 11 of 12 Perennial RPW N/A 0 0 Avoided Totals: 209 2242 * Trenchless Crossings include boring or use of horizontal directional drill (HDD) that will not impact the stream. APPENDIX III: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 1 Origin of pipeline project — facing west. View of the project corridor passing through field, facing west. 5 View of project corridor near historic mill site, facing southeast. 2 Terminus of pipeline project, facing northwest. L� E 4 View of the project corridor adjoining the sewerline, facing southeast. 6 View of mill ruins near project corridor, facing southwest. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project Mecklenburg County, NC No.: 1357 -11 -005 Photo Page 1 of 2 7 Stream 1 — Upstream 9 Wetland 4 — North 11 Stream 5 — Downstream 10 Stream 4 — McDowell Creek upstream; note high sediment load in foreground . 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"FES S %O " "" �� \ \ \ SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY .;Q- SUPERVISION by �� SHOWN H HEREON REFLECTSHTHEETLANDS = * Q EAL c ( DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & � ME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF I- -491 ��' \ � Q� 2011. •��'' O9 ti� SURV �y� �O ```�• L 12116hl DARYL W. LONG PLS E-4918 Professional 18335 Old Statesville Road Property Suite A Pro i WC1 P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL SURVEY BY: DWL JOB NO. 042611 -01 NOTES: 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: TITLE: DATE: AID: SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W3 SHEET: 3 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 WETLAND "A" FLAG TABLE P �yu, 'h hra,r�e� pia Vitt t �J LENGTH BEARING � EASTING W6.01 a° N 607897.96 E 1433464.25 14.51' NO2 °43'30 "E N 607912.46 E 1433464.94 18.84' "W6.02 N39 °39'05 E W6.03 N 607926.97 E 1433476.96 t` M SITE ¢a " 00 E 1433487.26 �l N32 °21'04 "E W6.05 N 607963.95 E 1433502.18 26.92' N37 °51'34 "E W6.06 N 607985.21 E 1433518.70 7.66' S88 °1 4'06 "E w N 607984.97 E 1433526.36 32.82' N42 °31'44 "E W6.08 N 608009.15 C VICINITY MAP N30 °54'45 "E Z NOT TO SCALE E 1433558.86 WETLAND "A" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING EASTING W6.01 N 607897.96 E 1433464.25 14.51' NO2 °43'30 "E N 607912.46 E 1433464.94 18.84' "W6.02 N39 °39'05 E W6.03 N 607926.97 E 1433476.96 16.92' N37 °29'30 "E W6.04 N 607940.40 E 1433487.26 27 88' N32 °21'04 "E W6.05 N 607963.95 E 1433502.18 26.92' N37 °51'34 "E W6.06 N 607985.21 E 1433518.70 7.66' S88 °1 4'06 "E W6.07 N 607984.97 E 1433526.36 32.82' N42 °31'44 "E W6.08 N 608009.15 E 1433548.54 20.08' N30 °54'45 "E W6.09 N 608026.38 E 1433558.86 46.40' N47 °301 6 "E W6.10 N 608057.73 E 1433593.07 12.76 N44 °0018 E W6.11 N 608075.71 E 1433610.44 12.76' N44 °00'1 8 "E W6.12 N 608085.41 E 1433602.15 42.97' S47 °3038 "W W6.13 N 608056.38 E 1433570.46 39.55 S47 °13 24 W W6.14 N 608029.52 E 1433541.43 36.40' S38 °43'43 "W W6.15 N 608001.13 E 1433518.66 15.92' S00 °09'04 "E W6.06 N 607985.21 E 1433518.70 LEGEND W1.001 CPS1.001 S1.001 GAS -G G - TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG COMPUTED POINT STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE PROPOSED GAS LINE EXISTING GAS LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE WETLAND "B" AREA — GAS WITHIN PNG EAST. GAS --, GASTO BE DISTURBED ---- - GAS PROPOSED 40 EASEMENT GAS GAPROPOSED GAS LINE _ - GAS GAS GAS — PROPOSED — -- — _ GA S P — ED 15 RARRK _ TEMP O Y WO - ---��_ — — — W5.01 - � SPACE 30' EXISTING CMUD SEWER — iY -Y-Y--*) . rY-yl WOODED R WETLANDS B IMPACT O P- 93 1116 SQ FT -ME -02 M PERMANENT CONVERSION MECKLENBURG COUNTY q�q WETLANDS "B" DB. 14093, PG. 883 z 5.02 PIN: 015- 091 -07 NW 86.01' 40' TEMPORARY IMPACT F N 607978.98 E 1434163.63 WETLAND "B" AREA — GAS WITHIN PNG EAST. GAS --, GASTO BE DISTURBED ---- - GAS PROPOSED 40 EASEMENT GAS GAPROPOSED GAS LINE _ - GAS GAS GAS — PROPOSED — -- — _ GA S P — ED 15 RARRK _ TEMP O Y WO - ---��_ — — — W5.01 - � SPACE 30' EXISTING CMUD SEWER — iY -Y-Y--*) . rY-yl WOODED R WETLANDS B IMPACT TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA 1116 SQ FT 10.003 AC PERMANENT CONVERSION 10 SO FT 10 AC WETLAND "B" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING I NORTHING EASTING W5.01 N 607899.93 E 1434197.54 86.01' S23 °13'05 "E W5.02 N 607978.98 E 1434163.63 Professional 18335 Old Statesville Road Property Suite A Pro i WC1 P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL I SURVEY BY: DWL I JOB NO. 042611 -01 `` 011111111// "�/ CAR ''% �N o `��� pe. F E S S %� :�Zy�i'i I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A SURVEY WAS �L•• '9 i MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND THAT THE JQ r-!491 L WETLANDS SHOWN HEREON REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & ME /2 I I ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OFF 2011 i •9 I LZI 16 /1 DARYL W. 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THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. LEGEND TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA rscw1pi-S00100101 WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG 01 COMPUTED POINT STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE GAS PROPOSED GAS LINE — - - — - - — PROPOSED EASEMENT - - - - - - - - - - IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE QS SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE I I TEMPORARY WORK SPACE I H PROPOSED 40' EASEMENT I' STREAM AREA WITHIN PNG EAST. ,d TO BE DISTURBED I GAS GA PROPOSED GAS LINE ' GAS GA I,---- __ -_____ � I LD ' P- 93 -ME -02 MECKLENBURG COUNTY DB. 14093, PG. 883 Q � PIN: 015-091-07 L7 NOTES: 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Professional 18335 Old Statesville Road 5 Property Suite A Pro P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704- 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL I SURVEY BY: DWL IJOB NO. 042611 -01 !.Roil 02 .03 FLAG , N 0 N 5.04 STREAM "1" �4 eA GAS GAS GAS I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A SURVEY WAS �` =O�' O��SS /��L MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND THAT THE �Q SAL THE WETLANDS DELINEATION HOWN VIDENCE HEREON BYS S & ME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF 2 11. ' -Ir' L -4918 ��' DAR W. LONG PIL �Z ...... 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II /��'9,Qy UR•'�O�``�� " 10 ��/ 11111 1111 \ \`\ JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 15 �Pe H P4 ,w , — H.P" w STREAM "1" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING EASTING S5.01 N 608019.53 E 1435021.38 30.79' SO4'00'47 "E S5.02 N 607988.82 E 1435023.54 43.35' S02'1 3'37 "W S5.03 N 607945.50 E 1435021.85 68.95' S05 27'06"E S5.04 N 607876.86 E 1435028.40 STREAM 1 AREA: 282 SQ FT / 0.006 ACRE LINEAR FEET: 40' *THIS AREA WILL BE DIRECTIONALLY BORED TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: TI TLE: DATE: AID: SCALE: 1" = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W5 SHEET: 5 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 LEGEND W1.001 CPS1.001 S1.001 GAS AREA TO BE DISTURBED TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG COMPUTED POINT STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE PROPOSED GAS LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT IMPACT LIMIT IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE I AS GAS — GAS STREAM 2 AREA WITHIN PNG EAST. TO BE DISTURBED A NOTES: 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Professional 183aa Old Statesville Road Property Suite A Pro i WE P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL SURVEY BY: DWL JOB NO. 042611 -01 SS P- 93 -ME -06 JON S PORTER GINGER PORTER DB. 1,5835, PG. 706 LOT 3A M� . 25, PG. 593 PIN. \ 15- 091 -13 sP I STREAM "2/���� �S4.01 G�0 / \, P- 93 -ME -07 MECKLENBURG COUNTY DB. 12386, PG. 117 PART OF LOT 1 MB. 3, PG. 466 PIN: 015-091-04 PROPOSED 40' EASEMENT — -- — -- — - - PROPOSED GAS LINE GAS GAS rAS �� G S GAS GAS - -_ GAS__ -_ _ --T', ----------- - - - - -- ' -� PROPOSED 15' TEMPORARY WORK SPACE r � s-S- — S-S--_ TORRENCE CREEK KATIE CATHERINE GRIER (HEIRS) C/O MYRTLE GRIER DB. 930, PG. 209 PIN: 015- 081 -03 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 30' EXISTING CMUD SEWER R/W "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: TI TLE: DATE: AID: SCALE: 1" = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W6 SHEET: 6 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 STREAM "2" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH Elrmeiwy NORTHING EASTING 0 �pd N 608032.65 E 1435999.21 PGM S52'39' 13 "W S4.02 N 607992.88 E 1435913.53 42.49' S52'10'06 "W S4.03 R[N 'S�Yr E 1435913.53 ." 75 17' a p x' E 1435853.32 56.58' " G VICINITY MAP Z NOT TO SCALE PROPOSED 40' EASEMENT — -- — -- — - - PROPOSED GAS LINE GAS GAS rAS �� G S GAS GAS - -_ GAS__ -_ _ --T', ----------- - - - - -- ' -� PROPOSED 15' TEMPORARY WORK SPACE r � s-S- — S-S--_ TORRENCE CREEK KATIE CATHERINE GRIER (HEIRS) C/O MYRTLE GRIER DB. 930, PG. 209 PIN: 015- 081 -03 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 30' EXISTING CMUD SEWER R/W "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: TI TLE: DATE: AID: SCALE: 1" = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W6 SHEET: 6 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 STREAM "2" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING EASTING S4.01 N 608032.65 E 1435999.21 56 65. ' S52'39' 13 "W S4.02 N 607992.88 E 1435913.53 42.49' S52'10'06 "W S4.03 N 607966.82 E 1435913.53 ." 75 17' S53'13'04 W S4.04 N 607921.81 E 1435853.32 56.58' S53'10'06 "W S4.05 N 607887.89 E 1435808.04 STREAM 2 AREA: 1,413 SQ FT / 0.032 ACRE LINEAR FEET: 74' *THIS AREA WILL BE DIRECTIONALLY BORED TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS ``,11111111118111 �N CA R� I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A SURVEY WAS O tip• y MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS SHOWN HEREON REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & ME * 12 I I ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF 2 - — — / ; <9 114918 '.. DAR L W. LONG LEGEND PLS L -491 /'� ....... �1�0�Q AREA TO BE DISTURBED TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA W1.001 WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG CPS1.001 COMPUTED POINT S1.001 STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE GAS PROPOSED GAS LINE — - - — - - — PROPOSED EASEMENT - - - - - - - - - - IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE QS SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE S \ JAMES J. STASKY AUDREY A. STASKY \ Gq f DB. 17232, PG. 559 \ LOT 2 EXISTING °o ` \. \ C MB. 36, PG. 940 WOOD BUILDING L STREAM 3 AREA \`% PIN: 015 -351 -02 - 00 \ Z \ WITHIN PNG EAST. `. TO BE DISTURBED 19 53.09 \ S3. z S .02 � S3 OpO S3. 10\ . STREAM „3„ OSF FgSFM\ \ \ c F/V \ \ s p�Op \ OS \ F� 7S. 30 F�ISTIN c \ \ \ ci,7�O S �� DEPICTS "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT FwFR CF \ \ JURISD CTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE OF CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT S 1 PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOTES: NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE NOTED. RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS vNi I DELINEATION MANUAL." THE SOLE PURPOSE THIS PLAT TO SHOW J URISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 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I AID: ------------------------ - - - - -- Professional 18335 Old Statesville Roaa Property Suite A Pro i WC1 P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL I SURVEY BY: DWL I JOB NO. 042611 -01 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W7 SHEET: 7 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 gd a O I TE y '' amp �l I 3 A ry VICINITY MAP `d NOT TO SCALE STREAM "3" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING EASTING S3.01 COMPUTED POINT S1.001 N 607612.79 E 1438208.12 29 81' N58°34'06"E S3.02 N 607628.33 E 1438233.55 13.79' N49 °45'15 "E S3.03 N 607637.24 E 1438244.08 41.61' N77 °34'20 "E S3.04 N 607646.20 E 1441436.40 22.32' N89 °36'56 "E S3.05 N 607414.07 E 1438307.04 38.58' S67 °38'26 "E S3.06 N 607631.67 E 1438342.71 36.72' 1\155 °36'26"E S3.07 N 607652.42 E 1438373.02 30.57' S82 °27'34 "E S3.08 N 607648.41 E 1438403.32 29.65' S88 °47'29 "E S3.09 N 607647.78 JE 1438432.97 STREAM 3 AREA: 829 SQ FT / 0.019 ACRE LINEAR FEET: 95' *THIS AREA WILL BE DIRECTIONALLY BORED TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS ``,��111llllllll� �'CN CARO -Oik S Off ESS�O'��2��i I, DARYL W. 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ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 07 WC.06 "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: ------- - - - - -- TITLE: ------- - - - - -- DATE: ------- - - - - -- AID: ------- - - - - -- SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W8 SHEET: 8 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 s N z f=i a 0 z Nunun SI TE A 4 0 4° �J x 8U.Dd ry VICINITY MAP `d NOT TO SCALE 1 °✓✓TF�9 Cm:�r � �¢a H P tl 3 amp � W *-kll,,. 1-- WETLAND "C" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING EASTING WC.01 N 606955.62 E 1440253.53 32.32' S73 °40'08 "W WC.02 N 606964.71 E 1440284.55 33.55' S55 °2955 W WC.03 N 606983.71 E 1440312.20 21.38' S58 °21 W WC.04 N 606994.92 E 1440330.40 N75°58'"W 45 WC.05 N 606987.95 E 1440358.32 31.38 31.38' N61'20'06 "W WC.06 N 606972.90 E 1440385.85 23.90 N07 °50 21 'E WC.07 N 606996.57 E 1440389.11 43.58' S79 °04'50 "E WC.08 N 607004.83 E 1440346.32 25.68' S61 °57'16 "E WC.09 N 607016.91 E 1440323.65 29.04' S65 °36'57 "E WCAO N 607028.89 E 1440297.20 54.23' N80 °54'22 "E WC.11 N 607020.32 E 1440243.66 56.85' N88 °1 0'00 "E WC.12 N 607018.50 E 1440186.83 44.26' N87 °08'50 "E WC.13 N 607016.30 E 1440142.63 25.34' N41'1 4'59"E WC.14 N 606997.25 E 1440125.92 29.84' N26 °1 8'37 "E WC.15 N 606970.50 E 1440112.69 26.19' N82 °09'41 "W W4.16 N 606966.93 E 1433518.70 30.63' S24 °30'58 "W W4.17 N 606994.80 E 1440151.35 33.32' S86 °25'29 "W W4.18 N 606996.88 E 1440184.60 22.41' S89 °48'38 "W W4.19 N 606996.95 E 1440207.01 31.00' N56 °23'21 "W W4.20 N 606979.79 E 1440232.83 31.82' N40°34'52 "W W4.01 N 606955.62 IE 1440253.53 1111xe121►11F W1.001 CPS1.001 S1.001 - -GAS-------- TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG COMPUTED POINT STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE PROPOSED GAS LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE .... . — — .. EASEMENT /TEMPORARY IMPACT LIMIT ¢ — :...... o ..-- . -. -.. PERMANENT CONVERSION LIMIT ....... w o ... cu ...v ...WOODED'. LOT 16 M.B. 23 PG. 126 WOOD / LDG. �. / TEMPORARY WORK SPACE PID: 015- 105 -12 o S'...... PROPOSED GAS LINE f4--(4 SCOTT A. STARNES W3.01 w EASEMENT /TEMPORARY IMPACT LIMIT W3.02 LOT 16 M.B. 23 PG. 126 WOOD / LDG. �. / TEMPORARY WORK SPACE PID: 015- 105 -12 , IMPACT AREA DETAIL NOT TO SCALE "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: ------- - - - - -- TITLE: -------- - - - - -- DATE: ------- - - - - -- AID: - - -— \A ,CAI& 00,,i I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A ��� Q'.••'ESS %'••// SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY � _0 �pF SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS .4 L <•� SHOWN HEREON REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & 12 I I I ME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF 2* 2011. j <9 L-4978 p..• W o�.�. 1216 I I - •,Ry� W •\,op DARYL W. LONG PLS L-418 I���111j111��� Professional 18335 Old Statesville Road Property Suite A Pro i WC1 P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL I SURVEY BY: DWL I JOB NO. 042611 -01 1- 93 -ME -20 \ BARBARA JEAN BETKER STEVE HERBERT D.B. 8485 PG. 79 LOT 15 / EXISTING WOOD 41�0 PS / G' / / V M.B. 23 PG. 126 •' PID: 015 - 105 -13 EXISTINe WOPD . f! 00, /' i i 0 o� / S VP , ° / � MECKKENBURG COUNTY D.B. 6426 PG. 104 0 � M.B. 23 PG. 176 � s M.B /23 PG. 126 4 PI2': 015 - 105 -15 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA I Iff SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W9 SHEET: 9 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 t` O O N OMO ai a x °z P �yu, � 'h hra,r�e� pia Vitt t a° �J 1 :✓w�xnq cm:�r � r,...na S¢dH Nun P� No"" amp A ry q VICINITY MAP `d NOT TO SCALE WETLAND "D" FLAG TABLE P- 93 -ME -21 LENGTH BEARING f4--(4 SCOTT A. STARNES W3.01 TLANDS "D" D.B. 16484 PG. 222 EXIST G W3.02 LOT 16 M.B. 23 PG. 126 WOOD / LDG. �. / 1 E 1441185.63 PID: 015- 105 -12 , 1- 93 -ME -20 \ BARBARA JEAN BETKER STEVE HERBERT D.B. 8485 PG. 79 LOT 15 / EXISTING WOOD 41�0 PS / G' / / V M.B. 23 PG. 126 •' PID: 015 - 105 -13 EXISTINe WOPD . f! 00, /' i i 0 o� / S VP , ° / � MECKKENBURG COUNTY D.B. 6426 PG. 104 0 � M.B. 23 PG. 176 � s M.B /23 PG. 126 4 PI2': 015 - 105 -15 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA I Iff SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W9 SHEET: 9 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 t` O O N OMO ai a x °z P �yu, � 'h hra,r�e� pia Vitt t a° �J 1 :✓w�xnq cm:�r � r,...na S¢dH Nun P� No"" amp A ry q VICINITY MAP `d NOT TO SCALE WETLAND "D" FLAG TABLE FLAG LENGTH BEARING NORTHING FASTING W3.01 0.001 AC N 607356.73 E 1441298.77 189.88' N36-34'1 7"W W3.02 N 607509.22 1 E 1441185.63 WETLANDS D IMPACT TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA 180 SQ FT 0.002 AC PERMANENT CONVERSION* 167 SQ FT 0.001 AC NOTES: 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. LEGEND I[Mcw1pi-S0010010101 _ -- GAS TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG COMPUTED POINT STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE PROPOSED GAS LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE TEMPORARY WORK SPACE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE .. ..... ........ EASEMENT /TEMPORARY IMPACT LIMIT . .- 0.007 AC ri�. PERMANENT CONVERSION LIMIT .r W1.01 a° i N 607471.56 E 1441442.65 42.92' N07'22'07 ' W S'.......... PROPOSED GAS LINE E 1441437.14 O��o � � G N00'26'01 "W ....�..... = . - - EASEMENT /TEMPORARY IMPACT LIMIT � 1 `IUD TEMPORARY WORK SPACE IMPACT AREA DETAIL 00 NOT TO SCALE W2.01 "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACTIN THE AREAS IMPACTED BY THE PRESENT PROPOSED ACTIVITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION 404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS MADE UTILIZING THE 1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL." NAME: TITLE: DATE: AID: NOTES: 1. ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES AND ARE IN FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. P- 93 -ME -22 JAMES F. BARBERIO D.B. 10435 PG. 565 LOT 17 M.B. 23 PG. 126 PID: 015-105-11 2. THIS MAP DOES NOT CONFORM TO GS 47 -30, AS AMENDED. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR RECORDATION. 3. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAT IS TO SHOW JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AS DELINEATED BY S &ME, INC. 4. BASIS OF BEARING IS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM (NAD 83 /NSRS2007) 5. THE DISTURBANCE CORRIDOR IS NOT TO EXCEED 40' IN WIDTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. LEGEND TEMPORARY IMPACT AREA PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA WETLAND AREA W1.001 WETLAND DELINEATION FLAG CPS1.001 COMPUTED POINT S1.001 STREAM DELINEATION FLAG WETLAND STREAM BOUNDARY EXISTING WOODS LINE GAS PROPOSED GAS LINE - - - - - - - PROPOSED EASEMENT - - - - - - - - - - IMPACT LIMIT PROPERTY LINE - - TEMPORARY WORK SPACE O SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY SEWER LINE Professional 18335 Old Statesville Road Property Suite A Pro i WC1 P Y Cornelius, N.C. 28031 Surveyors, Inc. 704 - 765 -5134 Phone /Fax DRAWN BY: DWL SURVEY BY: DWL JOB NO. 042611 -01 P- 93 -ME -23 BARBARA JEAN BEKTER STEVE HERBERT D.B. 10850 PG. 807 LOT 18 M.B. 23 PG. 126 PID: 015 - 105 -10 i W1.03 DS „E„ IF'P 2.01 I /�O �O AlQ �QS i ' 02 � S G P- 93 -ME -13 rl / DS "01 / VP S y / o VP PS ol / W1.0 / / N / N IP- 93 -ME -24 MECKLENBURG COUNTY D.B. 6426 PG. 104 V2.03 M.B. 23 PG. 176 M.B. 23 PG. 126 / / D': 015 - 105 -15 1k JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND RIPARIAN BUFFER IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA H I MECKLENBURG COUNTY D.B. 11026 PG. 781 GREENWAY M.B. 30 PG. 743 M.B. 32 PG. 19 ,.. . ,. '04 SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W10 SHEET: 10 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 P �yu, 'h hra,r�e� pia Vitt t �J 0.007 AC i i 0.006 AC W1.01 a° i N 607471.56 E 1441442.65 42.92' N07'22'07 ' W W1.02 GAPS E 1441437.14 O��o � � G N00'26'01 "W W1.03 N 607559.09 � � 1 M N 607599.44 H Nun No"" 00 W2.01 �O E 1441367.25 amp S08 °51'02 "W W2'02 N 607463.68 i W1.03 DS „E„ IF'P 2.01 I /�O �O AlQ �QS i ' 02 � S G P- 93 -ME -13 rl / DS "01 / VP S y / o VP PS ol / W1.0 / / N / N IP- 93 -ME -24 MECKLENBURG COUNTY D.B. 6426 PG. 104 V2.03 M.B. 23 PG. 176 M.B. 23 PG. 126 / / D': 015 - 105 -15 1k JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. AND RIPARIAN BUFFER IMPACT PLAN OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS LINE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA H I MECKLENBURG COUNTY D.B. 11026 PG. 781 GREENWAY M.B. 30 PG. 743 M.B. 32 PG. 19 ,.. . ,. '04 SCALE: 1 " = 30' iiii 30 15 0 30 DWG FILE: W10 SHEET: 10 OF 12 DATE: 12/16/2011 ICAI& "Oki I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A ��� Q' (GSS * *1 SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY O •'pF 0 2 �i SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS _: .. ;Q SHOWN HEREON REFLECTS THE � EAL _ DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & * /Z ME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF 2011. Ir -491 0�: ay SURV O DARYL W LONG PLS L- 18 �"00 001111111 ` W ' 11���� 1 WETLANDS E IMPACT P �yu, 'h hra,r�e� pia Vitt t �J 0.007 AC PERMANENT CONVERSION* � 0.006 AC W1.01 a° N 607471.56 E 1441442.65 42.92' N07'22'07 ' W W1.02 N 607514.12 E 1441437.14 44.97' N00'26'01 "W W1.03 N 607559.09 r N 40.34' � a 4 S ° M N 607599.44 H Nun No"" 00 W2.01 N 607414.07 E 1441367.25 amp S08 °51'02 "W W2'02 N 607463.68 E 1441362.37 41.48' S05 °44'05 "E W N 607504.95 E 1441358.22 49.85' S05 °37'15 "E W2.04 N 607547.45 E 1441364.84 VICINITY MAP Z NOT TO SCALE ICAI& "Oki I, DARYL W. LONG, CERTIFY THAT A ��� Q' (GSS * *1 SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY O •'pF 0 2 �i SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS _: .. ;Q SHOWN HEREON REFLECTS THE � EAL _ DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S & * /Z ME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN JULY OF 2011. 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Crow, Deputy Secretary August 31, 2011 Kimberly Nagle S &ME, Inc. 134 Suber Road Columbia, SC 29210 North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Claudia Brown, Acting Administrator Office of Archives and History Division of I listorical Resources David Brook, Director Re: Draft Report, PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project, S &ME 1357 -11 -005 Phase 3, Mecklenburg County, ER 11 -0749 Dear Ms. Nagle: Thank you for your letter of July 29, 2011, transmitting the above referenced report. The report author states that no previously known or newly recorded archaeological sites were identified within the confines of the project corridor,and that no additional archaeological investigations are necessary or warranted. We concur with this assessment. We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an effect on any historic structures. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919 -807 -6579. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number. Sincerely, ,.- /Claudia Brown Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -4617 Telephone /Fax: (919) 807 - 6570/807 -6599 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 May 11, 2011 Ms. Crystal Fox S &ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Subject: Listed Species Assessment, Proposed PNG Huntersville Pipeline Installation Project, located East of Vance Road North, West of Huntersville, Meclenburg County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Fox: On April 29, 2011, we received a letter from you requesting our comments about the subject project. We have reviewed the information you presented and are providing the following comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 -1543) (Act). According to the information that you presented, PNG is proposing to install a new natural gas pipeline near Huntersville. The pipeline will be installed parallel to an existing sewer line. However, a new 50 -foot right -of -way will be cleared for the new gas line. A majority of the project area is undeveloped and forested with areas of open agricultural land. The installation of the pipeline will require several stream crossings of Torrence Creek and unnamed tributary(ies) to Torrence Creek. Your letter states that a Section 404 /Clean Water Act permit will be needed but did not include specific details as to the amount of stream and wetland impacts associated with the project. Also, the letter did it include specific plans as to stream crossing method(s) that will be used. Endangered Species. Based on the project location and pictures obtained from the Union County GIS web site, there appears to be suitable habitat for the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). This plant has been found within a few miles of the project site. Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in relatively open habitats —road, power line, and other maintained rights -of -way; early successional fields; forest ecotonal margins; forest clearings; etc. The species thrives in full sun but also grows in the light shade of open stands of oak- pine - hickory. Schweinitz's sunflower generally occurs on soils characterized as moist to dryish clays, clay - loams, or sandy -clay loams that often have high gravel content. The species is known from a variety of soil types, including Iredell (Fine, Montmorillonitic, Thermic Typic Hapluduff), Enon (Fine, Mixed, Thermic Ultic Hapludalf), and Cecil (Clayey, Kaolinitic, Thermic Typic Hapludult). Unless an area has been specifically surveyed for this listed species or no appropriate habitat exists, a survey should be conducted to ensure that this species is not inadvertently lost. Schweinitz's sunflower is difficult to identify at any time, but even more so outside the flowering season of late August to October, so we recommend that surveys for this species be conducted during this period. In accordance with the Act, it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal agency or its designated representative to review its activities or programs and to identify any such activities or programs that may affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity may adversely affect any species federally listed as endangered or threatened, formal consultation with this office must be initiated. We also have records of Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), a federal candidate for listing' in the area. Although the provisions of section 7 of the Act do not currently apply to candidate species, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in determining if any are present within the project corridor. If any are present, impacts to them should be avoided. Georgia aster, like Schweinitz's sunflower, is difficult to identify outside its flowering season (early October to mid - November), and it resembles two other asters that often occur in the same habitat types (dry open woods along roadsides and utility corridors, overgrown rights -of -way, woodland borders, old fields, and pastures). Surveys conducted during the period of mid - September through mid - October would cover the flowering seasons for both Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia aster. Stream Crossings - We are concerned with the stream- crossing technique (open -cut trenching) that is being proposed for this project. From our past experiences with similar projects, we believe this technique increases the likelihood of future lateral movement of the stream (which could undercut or erode around the utility line), and the correction of these problems could result in additional future maintenance and impacts to the stream. Therefore, we recommend the use of directional boring under the stream in order to prevent stream impacts. All utility crossings should be kept to a minimum, and all utility infrastructures should be kept out of riparian buffer areas. Directional boring under streams significantly minimizes impacts to aquatic resources and riparian buffers. If this method cannot be used and trenching is determined to be the only viable method, the crossing should be made perpendicular to the stream flow, and we recommend the development of a stream -bank monitoring and maintenance program that would allow for the prompt stabilization of stream banks near the utility crossing (should any stream -bank erosion or destabilization occur) throughout the life of this project. Erosion Control and Wetland/Stream Protection. Given the proximity of the project to aquatic environments, measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before any ground disturbing activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain shoreline cover for fish and wildlife. ' "Taxa for which the [Fish and Wildlife] Service has on file enough substantial information on biological vulnerability and threat(s) to support proposals to list them as endangered or threatened. Proposed rules have not yet been issued because this action is precluded at present by other listing activity. Development and publication of proposed rules on these taxa are anticipated. The Service encourages State and other Federal agencies as well as other affected parties to give consideration to these taxa in environmental planning" (Federal Register, February 28, 1996). Taxa formerly considered as "Category 1" are now considered as "candidates." Disturbed areas should be revegetated with native grass and tree species as soon as the project is completed. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of assistance or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bryan Tompkins of our staff at 828/258 -3939, Ext. 240. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4 -2 -11 -207. Sincerely, - - original signed - - Brian P. Cole Field Supervisor f�b b North. Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Claudia Brown, Acting Administrator Beverly Laves Perdue, Governor Lida A. Carlisle, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary May 11, 2011 Crystal J. Fox S &ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 -5560 Office of Archives and History Division of Historical Resources David Brook, Director Re: PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project, S &ME 1357 -11 -005, Mecklenburg, County, ER 11 -0749 Dear Ms. Fox: Thank you for your letter of April 25, 2011, concerning the above project. Based on the probable location of a water - powered mill in the immediate project area, we have determined that there is a high probability that additional archaeological sites may exist within the project area. We therefore recommend that if any earth moving activities are scheduled to take place, that a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted by an experienced archaeologist to identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological remains that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Please note that in reference to this project, our office requires that prior to the initiation of the archaeological eld investigation consultation with the Office of State Archaeology be undertaken to determine the appropriate field methodology. If an archaeological field investigation is conducted, two copies of the resulting archaeological survey report, as well as one copy of the appropriate site forms should be forwarded to us for review and comment as soon as they are available and well in advance of any earth moving activities. We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an effect on any historic structures. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919 - 807 -6579. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number. Sincerely, l V .._ 4 � Claudia Brown e Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -4617 Telephone /Fax: (919) 807 - 6570/807 -6599 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Conservation, Planning, & Community Affairs Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Linda Pearsall, Director May 9, 2011 Ms. Crystal J. Fox S &ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 -5560 Subject: PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project; Mecklenburg County S &ME Project No. 1357 -11 -005 Dear Ms. Cox: Dee Freeman, Secretary The Natural Heritage Program has several records of rare species, significant natural heritage areas, and/or conservation /managed areas within the project area. The proposed pipeline comes very close to impacting the Regionally significant McDowell /Torrence Creek Confluence Slopes natural area, located just south of McDowell Creek (see enclosed snap). The project maps (Figures 2 and 3) suggested that the pipeline to be located on the south side of the creels and thus would cut across the lower slopes of the natural area. However, an e -mail from Joey Lawler, of S &ME, dated May 5, indicated that the pipeline would be moved to the north side of the creek, avoiding the natural area. The State Significantly Rare northern cup -plant (Silphiuin per.foliatum) is found in a scattered population (at least when last observed in 1995) on both sides of the creek in the same vicinity (see attached material). Some plants were present along the margins of the existing sewerline right -of -way on the north side of the creels, where the gasline will also be placed. Thus, it is possible that a few plants could be lost with the construction, but that plants might appear afterwards along the right -of -way margins. And, with some plants on the south side of the creek, it is likely that the population will still be present after construction. Nonetheless, S &ME staff may want to search for this plant before construction, to flag off the plants or the plant habitats, such that any damage can be minimized. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919 -715 -8697 if you have questions or need further information. Sincerely, Harry E. 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Box 27687 Raleigh, RAI&ich, NC 27611 2008 -07 -16 ID 14739 Scientific Name Silphium perfoliatum Principal EO EO Number 15 mmary ition US State NC moron Name Northern Cup -plant Global Rank G5 State Rank S1 feral Protection Status State Protection Status SR -P ELCODE BCD PDAST8LOA0 �eatorslDirections 3GS Quad Name Margin Num County Name .ke Norman South Mecklenburg (NC) itershed )50 101 - Upper Catawba Jtude 352418N Longitude 0805343W e Name Survey Site dowelUTorrence Creek Confluence Slope Mecklenburg County, McDowell Creek •ections ON BOTH SIDES OF MCDOWELL CREEK ABOUT 2.3 MILES SOUTH OF LAKE NORMAN, 0.1 MILE SOUTH OF SR 2136 (GILEAD ROAD); ON SOUTH SIDE OF THE CREEK AND OIL THE NORTH SIDE IN SEWER LINE RIGHT -OF- WAY. rvey Information sic EO Rank C - Fair estimated viability EO Rank Date 1995 -08 -23 Rank Comment Data Present at two additional locations; observed in 2006 by Mecklenburg County Park & Rec staff; number of plants not reported [unclear if original location was observed] (Coffey 2007).11-50 STEMS IN LEAF, FLOWER AND FRUIT IN A 10 -100 SQUARE -METER AREA ON 23 AUGUST 1995 (SOULE 1995). urce Feature ID 45741 urce Feature Descriptor Torrence Cr. Greenway - new 2006 locations vey 'Type Surveyor Kim Coffey, Meck Co Park & Rec vey Date 2006 First Observation Date 1995 -08 -23 Last Observation Date 2006 :a Sensitive Element N Comments nitoring Needs Comments earch Needs Comments litional Inventory Needed N Comments scription feral Description IN OPEN SEWERLINE RIGHT -OF -WAY WITH AMBROSIA AND RUDBECKIA LACINIATA; EARLY SUCCESSIONAL DUE TO DISTURBANCE (SOULE 1995). i. Elevation feet Max. Elevation feet Observed Area acres Accuracy Medium neral Comments: vnership/Protection ner Name PRIVATE Separation Comments Owner Note ner Comments JOE BOCKER PROPERTY nagement Comments SEWERLINE RIGHT -OF -WAY MOWING IS EVIDENCE OF DISTRUBANCE (SOULE 1995). tection Comments THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN MECKLENBURG IS IN THE PRELIMINARY STAGES OF TRYING TO PURCHASE THIS AREA (J. MATTHEWS 1995). litional Topics mmentationNersion erence Code Citation 'COFOINCUS Coffey, K. 2007. Locations of NC Rare and Watch List Species in Mecklenburg County. Unpublished data (shapefile and excel spreadsheet) collected for the Mecklenburg County Division of Natural Resources. cimen W.UNCC J.T.SOULE S.N. 23 AUGUST 1995. d Responsibility USNCHP Version Date 2008 -06 -24 Transcription Date 1995 -08 -25 sion Author Mason Transcribed By JLA APPENDIX VI: RESTORATION PLAN RESTORATION PLAN PNG Huntersville Strengthening Project Huntersville, 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 shall be implemented 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, disturbed wetland areas and streambanks will be permanently stabilized with a native vegetative cover. Affected streambanks will also be planted with woody species. The measures outlined below will be specified in the contract documents prepared for construction of the proposed project. Proposed restoration activities will include the removal of 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 will be stockpiled separately, kept viable, and then replaced uniformly over the area of excavation from which it was removed. The native seed mix identified in Table 1 below will be utilized within temporarily- disturbed portions of the ROW comprised of wetlands. Table 1: Wetland Seed Mix Species Common Name Percentage of Mix Elymus ripanus Riverbank wild rye 20 Agrostis stolonifera Creeping bentgrass 15 Carex vulpinoidea Fox sedge 12 Panicum virgatum Switchgrass 15 Poa palustris Fowl bluegrass 15 Dichanthelium clandestinum Deer tongue 08 Bidens aristosa Bidens 04 Juncus effusus, NC Ecotype Soft rush 04 Aster lateriflorus Calico aster 03 Sagittaria 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 lbs. 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 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening Protect December 17, 2012 Table 2: Riparian Seed Mix* Species Common Name Percentage of Mix Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye 15 Panicum virgatum Switchgrass 15 Agrostis stolinifera Creeping bentgrass 10 Rudbeckia hirta, NC ecotype Black -eyed Susan 10 Coreopsis lanceolata Lance leaf tickseed 10 Panicum clandestinum Deer tongue 10 Andropogon gerardii Big bluestem 05 Juncus effusus Soft rush 05 Echinochloa muricata Awned barnyard grass 05 Schizachyrium scoparium Little bluestem 05 Sorghastrum nutans Indian grass 05 Tripsacum dactyloides Gamma 05 100 Riparian Seed Mix to be applied to all disturbed streambanks, extending five feet landward following construction. Recommended application rate: 20 -25 lbs. per acre Additionally, stream crossings will be stabilized with coir matting and the affected banks revegetated using native woody species. In the event that restoration of the temporarily - impacted streams occurs during the dormant season, woody plantings will likely consist of a combination of live stake and bare root species (Table 3). In the event that restoration takes place during the growing season, supplemental plantings will likely consist of containerized species (Table 4). Table 3: Live Stake and Bare Root Species* Common name Scientific Name Plant Spacing Silky dogwood Corpus amomum 2 feet on center Ninebark Physocarpos opulifolius 3 feet on center Carolina willow Salix caroliniana 1 foot on center Black willow Salix nigra 1 foot on center Silky willow Salix sericea 2 feet on center Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 3 feet on center Coral Berry Symphoricarpos orbiculata 2 feet on center 'For use when planting during the dormant season. Select at least three of the listed species. Table 4: Containerized Species* Common Name Scientific Name Plant Spacing Tag alder Alnus serrulta 5 feet on center Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana 10 feet on center Persimmon Diospyros virginiana 20 feet on center Redbud Cercis canadensis 10 feet on center Willow oak Quercus phellos 20 feet on center 'For use when planting during the growing season. Select at least two of the listed species. Substitutions to the species identified in Tables 3 and 4 may be made based on availability and approval of an S &ME Botanist. 2 Restoration Plan SWE project No. 1357 -11 -005 PNG Huntersville Strengthening Protect December 17, 2012 Restoration Plan Prepared By: S &ME, Inc. 9711 Southern Pine Blvd. Charlotte, N.C. 28273 704.523.4726 Contact: Joey Lawler, P.W.S. jlawlergsmeinc. com Local Suppliers of native seed and plant material: 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 688.527.1133 plants plantnative.net 3