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Bob Zarzecki wrote: `
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Jeff,
As I discussed on the phone with you today, 01-1289 was "waived" and a letter confirming this w
out on January 9, 2002. It has been determined that the "waived" activity does not require an
authorization certificate or minor variance from the buffer rules. You should be getting a copy of t.
letter in the next few days. Please let me know if you need anything else.
- Bob
Bob Zarzecki wrote:
> Jeff,
> We have two files for Hominy Swamp,
> 01-1527 NW12 Request Currently On-Hold until we recieve additional information from Landon
Younce (last note in file)
> 01-1289 NBR Permit 43 Last Action was sent to the regional office 8/29/01; I'm not sure of the state
beyond then, but will check with Steve at the Regional Office
> STEVE?
> Utility Lines usually do not require a Minor Variance. Could you give me a brief summary of the
proposed impacts?
> - Bob
> Jeff Harbour wrote:
> > Mr. Zarzecki,
> > A while back I spoke with you regarding a buffer variance request that we submitted to DWQ on
August 22, 2001 on behalf of the City of Wilson. We are requesting a buffer variance around an old
stormwater lagoon located at the Hominy Swamp Wastewater Treatment Plant in addition to our 401
certification for some minor jurisdictional impacts. Mr. Dorney has indicated that the 401 certification
has finally been approved; however, I have not heard anything about the buffer variance. Any
information would be appreciated.
> > Jeff Harbour
> > Environmental Services, Inc.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 9, 2002
DWQ #01-1289
Wilson County
Waiver of 401 Water Quality Certification
Barry Parks
Water Resources Manager
City of Wilson
PO Box 10
Wilson, NC 27894
Dear Mr. Parks:
Your application for a Water Quality Certification was received in the Central Office on September 17, 2001.
According to our rules (15A NCAC 2H.0507(A)), if final action is not taken within 60 days, the Certification is waived
unless DWQ has objected in writing to your application. Therefore, DWQ has waived the requirements for a 401
Water Quality Certification for your plans to impact 0.27 acres of wetlands for construction of a storm water detention
basin at the Homing Creek WWTP as described in your application.
However, if additional impact occurs or your development plans change, this waiver is no longer valid and a
401 Water Quality Certification will be required.
If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786 or Steve Mitchell at our Raleigh
Office at 919-571-4700.
Sincerely yours,
Cc Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
Jeff Harbour
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Office on 1l, 2001. According to ou rules [15A NCAC 2H .0507 (A)], if
final action is not taken within 60 days, the Certif cation is waived unless DWQ has
objected in writing to your application. Therefore, D Q has waived the requirement for a
401 Water Quality Certification for your plains to impact (),3-2 acres of
wetlands er' feet erns for as described in your
application.
However if additional impact occurs or your development plains change, this
waiver is no longer valid and a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required.
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or 5IN t???,W, at our Regional ice at
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID No. 200121305 September 13, 2001
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Wilson, P.O. Box 10, Wilson, North Carolina 27894, has applied for a
Department of the Army (DA) permit TO PLACE FILL WITHIN 0.11 ACRE OF WETLANDS
AND EXCAVATE 0.16 ACRE OF WETLANDS ADJACENT TO HOMINY SWAMP, IN
ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A STORMWATER DETENTION BASIN AT THE HOMINY
CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN WILSON, WILSON COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and
from observations made during a site visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans
submitted with the application show the proposed conversion of an existing storm sewer outfall
to a detention basin to treat storm water runoff. The existing outfall ditch was constructed when
the original wastewater treatment facilities were built, and is no longer functioning properly due
to sedimentation. The proposed upgrade to the outfall ditch involves converting the ditch to a
small detention basin to collect and treat storm-water runoff and discharge through a modern
outfall structure to Hominy Swamp. The detention basin will also collect any untreated
wastewater in the event of an accidental spill. The proposed conversion will require the
placement of 400 cubic yards of fill material into 0.11 acre of palustrine emergent and forested
wetlands associated with the construction of a berm for the detention basin, as well as the
excavation of 0.16 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands for the basin itself. The forested
wetlands to be impacted are vegetated primarily by red maple, laurel oak, ironwood, wax myrtle,
giant cane, swamp mallow, and greenbrier. The emergent wetlands, naturalized within the
existing outfall ditch, are vegetated by swamp mallow, elderberry, cattail, and water primrose.
The purpose of the proposed work is to upgrade and modernize an existing storm sewer outfall
ditch located within an existing wastewater treatment facility. Plans showing the work are
included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army (DA) permit
will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and
reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as
required by PL 92-500.
To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic
properties, water quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed
above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine
the overall public interest of the proposed activity.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit
modification will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
issues, denies, or waives State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The
NCDWQ considers whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302,
306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department
of the Army (DA) permit serves as application to the NCDWQ for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Wetlands /401 Unit, North Carolina DENR, Division of Water Quality, 2321
Crabtree Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any
person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Wetlands/401 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-
1650, on or before October 5, 2001, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in
this office, Attention: Ms. Amanda Jones, until 4:15 p.m., October 12, 2001, or telephone (919)
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Re: Wilson Treatment Plant 011289
Subject: Re: Wilson Treatment Plant 011289
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 13:53:43 -0500
From: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Organization: Division of Water Quality; 401 Certification Unit
To: John Dorney <[e-mail]>
CC: Steve Mitchell <[e-mail]>, Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
John,
I have no idea where the file is on this. I don't know any more then what is below. Steve's staff comments
in Filemaker are;
"Channel feature not on either map. Pond is. Impact will require minor variance within the utility
corridior. Issue conditional to variance approval."
I have no idea as whether or not this will require a variance since I don't have the information. What
should we do? Should we get the RRO information and work from there or should we contact the
applicant and have them resubmit? I guess there is a chance this is waived??? Please advise.
- Bob
John Dorney wrote:
no idea
Bob Zarzecki wrote:
> John & Steve,
> I got a call today from Jeff Harbour, Environmental Services, Inc.,
> about the status of this project. I don't have it or recall reviewing
> it. Apparently they are proposing part of a stormwater pond within the
> buffers. Their application was submitted on 8/24/01 and it was sent to
> the RRO on 8/29/01. I can't find the file and Jeff said that they never
> received a response from DWQ on it. It sounds like it would be an
> "allowable" or "allowable w/ mitigation" use. Jeff said that he spoke
> to John abotAAhi' le weeks ago. Who ever knows the status please
> call Jeff- 6t,12-1760 ill him in or let me know and I'll pass on the
> Bob I
Bob Zarzecki
NC DENR/DWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
919-733-9726

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The attached project has been sent to you for review for the followina reasons Please consider whether
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site visit is needed to determine the impacts. Particular attention should focus on the below checked Items1,T.
Please feel lice to call the central office staff member assigned to your region if you need assistance.

Stream lenath impacted.
Stream determination (i.e. intermittent or perennial, or any channel present).
Wetland impact and distance to blue-line surface waters on USGS topo map.
Mini mizationlavoidance options.
NW 14. (is access to hiahatound or wetlands)?
Neuse buffer rules.
Pond (water) fill (i.e. is the pond drained or holding water)?
_ Pond =adon (i.e. in uplands, in a drained channel, or in wetlands). Please locate streams and
channels (if any) so that the central office can determine.
Mitisation ratios.
Stormwater pond placed in wetlands.
Ditchins in wetlands. Sv't C-
Is the appiicant's proposed stream/wedand mitigation site available and viable?
Applicant/consultant has a history of non-compliance (check drawings and application for
accuracy). i
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01 1289
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P1, KNIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
(33 CFR 325) Expires October 1996
Public reporting burden for this collection of infonnalion is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service
Directorate of information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302;
and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO
NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the district engineer
having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404. Principle Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in,
or affecting, navigable waters of the United Slates, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States,
and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information
provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure: Disclosure of requested information
is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must
be attached to this application (see sample drawings and instnctions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS I THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
I APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELDOFFICE CODE 3- DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOIY TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICANT)
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1 8 AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not
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c/o Barry G. Parks-Water Resource Mngr. Robert Bartlett, P.E.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
PO Box 10 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
Bartlett Engineering
Wilson, NC 27894-0010 1001 S. Goldsboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893
7 APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS W1 AREA CODE 10 AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/ AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business
[phone] b. Business
[phone]
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Bart e t t Enp inee r i np,___ _ to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this
application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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APPI.I AN 1'S SIGNATURL DAT
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NAME, LOCA"1 ]ON, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR A(,"I-]V1TY
12 PROJECT NAME OR TII LE (see instructions)
Storm-sewer Outfall Improvements
Nilson Wastewater Treatment Plant
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJEC-1 STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Adjacent to Hominy Swamp
3100 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, NC 27893
15 LOCATION OF PROJECT
Wilson NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
17 DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Hwy. 264 to Wilson. Take left on Hwy. 301. Old Stantonsburg Road on right.
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features)
Applicant proposes to convert an existing outfall ditch to a
detention basin.
Please refer to the attached Environmental Analysis.
19 PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Current outfall ditch no longer functioning properly. Detention basin
will serve to properly treat storm-water runoff.
Please refer to the attached Environmental Analysis.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 11= DREDGED AND/OR PILL MATERIAI. IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20 REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE
Construction of a storm-water detention basin and containment berm.
21, TYPF(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Clean fill dirt, concrete outfall structure. Approximately 400 cubic yards
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS TO BE FILLED (see instructions)
0.27 acre
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? YES- NO __)(_ IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24 ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (II morc than can be
entered here, please anach a supplemental list)
See attached list of adjacent property owners
25. LIST OF OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALSlDENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR
WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' INDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
' Would ini Jude but is not icsnicted to inning, building and Ilood lam ennits
?G Application is hereby made for a penuil or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I hereby certify that the infonnation in this
application is complete and accurate I further certifv that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly
authorized agent of the applicant
DA"I F
SIGNAT APPLICANT -[A "L? SI NATURE OF AGF,,?jj
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The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the
statement in block 1 I has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and
willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations
or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than
$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both. _
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CITY OF WILSON
3100 OLD STANTONSBURG ROAD
WILSON, N.C. 27893
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS & ADDRESSES
Pin: 3720-9 g-0830
Export Leaf Tobacco Company
c/o Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
Attu Linda Lucchese
P.O. Box 35090
Louisville, KY 40232
Pin: 3720-68.7879
Bruce Foods Corporation
P.O. Box 2067
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-584645
Bosal Enterprises, Inc.
3578 Goorge Dew Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-574844
Barbee, Sane W
806 Raleigh Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin 3720-56-6838
Stott, Robe» Lee
3103 Black Creek Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-55-9879
Griffin, D.H. Family Limited Partnership
2022 Shimcr Drive
Jamestown, N.C. 27282
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CITY OF WH-.SON
3100 OLD STANTONSBURG ROAD
WILSON, N.C. 27843
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS & ADDRESSES
Pin: 3720-64-5419
S.T. Wooten Corporation
P.O. Box 2408
Wilson, NC. 27893
Pin: 3720-85-8698
Rhoades, John H
3158 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3730-06.3809
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
P.O. Box 636
Wilson, N.C. 27894
Pin: 3730-05-1997
Rhoades, Charlie & Ida L
3158 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3730-06-5015
Rhoades, James & Rosa Mae
3156 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
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Re: Wilson Treatment Plant 011289
Subject: Re: Wilson Treatment Plant 011289
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 15:12:52 -0500
From: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Organization: Division of Water Quality; 401 Certification Unit
To: John Dorsey <[e-mail]>
CC: Steve Mitchell <[e-mail]>, Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
John,
Steve has the RRO copy and will drop it by.
- Bob
Bob Zarzecki wrote:
John,
I have no idea where the file is on this. I don't know any more then what is below. Steve's staff
comments in Filemaker are;
"Channel feature not on either map. Pond is. Impact will require minor variance within the utility
corridior. Issue conditional to variance approval. "
I have no idea as whether or not this will require a variance since I don't have the information. What
should we do? Should we get the RRO information and work from there or should we contact the
applicant and have them resubmit? I guess there is a chance this is waived??? Please advise.
- Bob
John Dorsey wrote:
no idea

Bob Zarzecki wrote: O
> John & Steve, ? `, er
> I got a call today from Jeff Harbour, Environmental Services, Inc., J
> about the status of this project. I don't have it or recall reviewing
> it. Apparently they are proposing part of a stormwater pond within the 4), ??\c
> buffers. Their application was submitted on 8/24/01 and it was sent to ?CJI ?d
> the RRO on 8/29/01. I can't find the file and Jeff said that they never
> received a response from DWQ on it. It sounds like it would be an
> "allowable" or "allowable w/ mitigation" use. Jeff said that he spoke
> to John about this a couple weeks ago. Who ever knows the status please
> call Jeff at 212-1760 to fill him in or let me know and I'll pass on the
> information. Thanks,
> Bob
Bob Zarzecki
NC DENR/DWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
919-733-9726
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Steve Mitchell
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Ken Schuster
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name City of Wilson: Hominy Creek Treatment Plant
Project Number 01 1289
Recvd From APP
Received Date 8/24/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type stormwater
Certificates
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream
Type Type Impact Score Index
County Wilson
County2
Region Raleigh
Stream
Class Acres Feet
Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
Stream Impacts (ft.)
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? p Y p N Did you request more info? p Y p N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? p Y p N
Is Mitigation required? p Y p N Recommendation: p Issue p Issue/Cond p Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Channel feature not on either map. Pond is. Impact will require minor variance within the utility
corridior_ Issue conditional to variance approval,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE CITY OF WILSON
HOMINY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
SECTION 404 PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR
STORM SEWER OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Wilson County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
City of Wilson
Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
3100 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, North Carolina 27893
Prepared by:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
524 South New Hope Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
August 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED 1
3.0 ALTERNATIVES, AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION 2
3.1 Alternate Sites 2
3.2 Avoidance 2
3.3 Minimization 2
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 2
4.1 Physical Resources 2
4.1.1 Water Resources 3
4.2 Biological Resources 3
4.2.1 Plant Communities 3
4.2.2 Wildlife 4
4.3 Cultural Resources 4
4.4 Jurisdictional Issues 4
4.4.1 Delineated Features 4
4.4.2 Jurisdictional Impacts 5
4.4.3 Riparian Buffer Issues 5
4.5 Federal Protected Species 5

4.6 State-Listed Species 6
5.0 MITIGATIVE MEASURES 7
6.0 CONCLUSION 7
7.0 REFERENCES 8
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Location Map
Figure 2: Soils Map
Figure 3: Existing Site Conditions
Figure 4: Proposed Site Plan
Figure 5: Representative Cross-Section
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Wilson proposes to upgrade an existing storm sewer outfall located at their Hominy
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wilson County, North Carolina. The treatment plant is
located on State Road 1602 southeast of Wilson. 'The City of Wilson is the applicant for this
proposed project, and Mr. Robert Bartlett, PE of Bartlett Engineering and Land Surveying, PC, is
the project engineer and authorized agent for the applicant. Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI)
has been asked to provide the environmental documentation necessary for the Section 404 permit
application.
"The City of Wilson Wastewater Treatment Plant is submitting a permit application, on behalf of
the Hominy Creek Wastewater "Treatment Plant, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
requesting authorization to impact 0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands pursuant to Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 USC 1344). This action will also require water quality
certification from the State of North Carolina through the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
pursuant to Section 401 (NCGS 143-215) of the Clean Water Act.
The purpose of this document is to provide an evaluation of three general criteria which will be
considered as part of the permit process: 1) the relative extent of the public and private need for
the proposed activity; 2 the practicability of using reasonable alternative locations and methods;
and 3) the extent of the effects which the proposed activity is likely to have on the public and
private uses to which the area is suited. This document is intended for use by COE and DWQ as
the basis for determining the applicant's compliance with Section 404 (b) (1) guidelines and other
Section 404 permitting requirements, and Section 401 water quality certification.
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED
The overall purpose of the project is to upgrade and modernize an existing storm sewer outfall
ditch located within the wastewater treatment facility. The existing outfall ditch was constructed
when the facility was originally built, and it no longer is functioning properly due to
sedimentation problems. 'T'his outfall ditch collects runoff from several storm drains located
along the western edge of the facility. The storm-water enters the outfall ditch through a main
pipe that frequently becomes blocked due to sedimentation. The blocked pipe often creates
flooded conditions within parts of the treatment plant facility. Flooded conditions are not
conducive to safe wastewater treatment, and the outfall problem is in need of immediate attention.
'The proposed upgrade to the outfall ditch involves converting the ditch into a small detention
basin that will collect and treat storm-water runoff and discharge through a modern outfall
structure. The existing ditch does not detain the runoff for any period of time, and there is no
outfall structure. The new detention basin will serve to treat the runoff before discharging it into
Hominy Swamp. "The detention basin will also serve to collect any untreated wastewater in the
event of an accidental spill. Without the new detention basin. any spilled wastewater would flow
directly into the ditch and into I-lominy Swamp without being detained.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES, AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Headquarters of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (IIQUSACE) guidance from 22 April 1986
requires that alternatives be practicable to the applicant and that the purpose and need for the
project must be the applicant's purpose and need. This guidance also states that the project
purpose is to be viewed from the applicant's perspective rather that only from the broad public
perspective. The essential point of the HQUSACE policy guidance is that under the Section 404
(b) ( I ) guidelines, an alternative must be available to the applicant to be a practicable alternative.
3.1 Alternate Sites
There are no alternatives to the site proposed for the storm sewer upgrade. The configuration of
the wastewater treatment plant dictates where the outfall improvements must occur.
3.2 Avoidance
Jurisdictional wetlands are present in the area proposed for the outfall improvements. Constraints
dictating the configuration of the proposed detention basin include impervious surfaces associated
with the treatment plant and an existing utility easement directly adjacent to the existing outfall
ditch. This easement is regularly maintained and contains sewer lines. Encroachment into this
easement must be minimal in order to not disturb the sewer lines. Therefore, the detention basin
must impact approximately 0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands.
The impact will result from excavating and enlarging the existing ditch and from creating a
containment berm around the rim of the basin. There is no way to completely avoid all wetland
impacts associated with the constriction of the detention basin.
3.3 Minimization
The project engineer has designed the proposed detention basin pursuant to current DW
stormwater guidelines. Jurisdictional wetland impacts have been minimized as much as possible.
Site constraints dictate that the detention basin be located where it is currently proposed. Best
Management Practices (BMP's) will be observed during all construction activities to minimize
impacts to the wetland area.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
4.1 Physical Resources
The Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the southeast quadrant of the United
States Geological Survey (USGS) Wilson, N.C. 7.5-minute topographic map. More specifically,
the site is located on the east side of Ilominy Swamp on State Road 1602 (Figure 1).
The site has typical inner coastal plain topography with elevations ranging from approximately
+80 feet above mean sea level (MSI,) to +100 feet above MSL. When constructed, the bottom of
the detention basin will be at an elevation of +80 feet above MSL based on the designed site plan.
The Soil Survey of lYilson County, North Carolina (USDA 1983) lists two soil mapping units as
occurring within the study area (Figure 2). These two soils include: Bibb loam and Udorthents.
Bibb loam is poorly drained and typically found in lloodplains. Bibb loam is considered a hydric
soil. Udorthents are soils that have been disturbed by human activities such as construction or
earthmoving activities. Udorthents are not considered hydric soils.
4.1.1 Water Resources
The project site is located within USGS hydrologic unit 03020203 (Seaber et al. 1987). The
DWQ places the site within sub-basin 03-04-07 of the Neuse River Drainage Basin. The
detention basin will drain into Hominy Swamp, which has been assigned Stream Index Number
(SIN) 27-86-8 by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM). An
unnamed intermittent stream is located adjacent to the study area. This intermittent stream drains
toward Hominy Swamp and is not mapped on either the USGS map or the soil survey map.
Hominy Swamp has been assigned best usage classification of C Sw NSW. Class C waters are
freshwaters suitable for fishing, aquatic life propagation and survival, wildlife, and secondary
recreation. The designation Sw indicates that the waters are classified as swamp waters, which
have low velocities and other characteristics different from other streams. The NSW designation
indicates that the waterbody is considered a nutrient sensitive water. Nutrient sensitive waters
require limitations on nutrient inputs.
Water quality is assessed by DWQ through several programs, including benthic
macroinvertebrate monitoring, fish community structure, and aquatic toxicity monitoring.
Hominy Swamp was sampled for fish community structure in 1995 and received a rating of Fair
(DWQ 1996). Most of the water quality sampling in the vicinity of the study area has taken place
in Contentnea Creek. Hominy Swamp flows into Contentnea Creek south of the study area. The
sampling location closest to the study site is downstream on Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg.
This site has been assigned either a Fair or Good-Fair bioclassification for each of the five years it
has been sampled (DWQ 1998).
Water quality and pollution abatement are very important issues in the construction of the
detention basin. BMPs and a sediment and erosion control plan will be implemented during
construction to minimize impacts to downstream water quality.
4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4.2.1 Plant Communities
Three general plant communities are present within the study area. These consist of mixed
hardwood forest (uplands and wetlands), successional herbaceous (naturalized outfall ditch), and
urban disturbed land. Scientific nomenclature is typically in accordance with Radford et al.
(1968).
Mixed Hardwood Forest -The mixed hardwood forest community located within the study area
consist of both upland areas and jurisdictional wetland areas. The wetland areas are vegetated
primarily with red maple (Ac(,r rubrum), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), Ironwood (CUrInnus
carolinianu), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), swamp mallow
(Hibiscus moscheutos), and cat briar (Smilax sp.). The wetland areas appear to be contiguous
with Hominy Swamp. The upland portion of the mixed hardwood forest is vegetated with red
maple, tulip poplar (Lirio(Jendron tulipifera), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), blackberry
(Rubus sp.), and honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Successional Herbaceous - The existing outfall ditch has naturalized and is being considered
jurisdictional. Dominant herbaceous species within the outfall ditch consist of swamp mallow,
elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), cattail (Typha latifolio), and water primrose (Ludtivigia spp.).
Urban Disturbed Land - The urban disturbed areas adjacent to the study area consist of the
wastewater facility and the maintained utility easement directly adjacent to the existing outfall
ditch. Vegetation is typical of maintained areas and consists primarily of grasses such as fescue.
4.2.2 Wildlife
The project site is located in a generally urban setting on the outer edge of the City of Wilson.
With the exception of adjacent Hominy Swamp, the surrounding landscape has been disturbed
and fragmented by industrial, commercial, and residential development.
Terrestrial wildlife expected to occur on or adjacent to the study area include such species as
white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus
floridanus), and grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). The study area also likely supports various
avian species associated with fragmented landscapes and hardwood forests. No birds were
observed during ESI's site visit.
Aquatic wildlife was not sampled during the field investigations. The existing outfall ditch
represents suitable habitat for crayfish, frogs, and eastern mosquito fish (Gambusia holbrooki).
Benthic macroinvertebrates are also likely inhabitants of the outfall ditch. No quantitative
sampling was undertaken due to the disturbed nature of the study area and the small size of the
proposed impact area.
4.3 Cultural Resources
The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or
artifact deposits over 50 years old. Evaluations for cultural resources are required whenever a
Section 404 permit application is submitted to the COE. Mr. Scott Seibel, a Registered
Professional Archaeologist with ESI, has submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) requesting any information about the study area. SHPO will determine if a site-
specific survey is necessary based upon Mr. Seibel's request package.
4.4 Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters are subject to jurisdiction under the Section 404 program as "waters
of the United States" (33 CFR 328.3). The jurisdictional wetland and surface waters were
delineated by ES] in April 2001. The wetlands and surface waters were surveyed by Bartlett
Engineering and Land Surveying following the delineation. Ms. Amanda Jones of the COE
reviewed and approved the delineation on July 10, 2001.
4.4.1 Delineated Features
ESI delineated the jurisdictional features located within the project study area as mapped by
Bartlett Engineering and Land Surveying. Those features delineated include a pond, an
intermittent stream channel, a naturalized outfall ditch, and areas of jurisdictional mixed
hardwood forest (Figure 3). The pond and the intermittent stream channel are outside of the area
to be impacted.
4.4.2 Jurisdictional Impacts
Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional areas will result from this proposed project due to the
engineering requirements associated with the detention basin (Figures 4 & 5). Total jurisdictional
impact is anticipated to be approximately 0.27 acre. Table I below quantifies the impact type and
amount.
Table 1 Wilson Wastewater Treatment Plant -Jurisdictional Impacts.
Impact No. Impact Type Acreage Wetland Type'
Dredge/Fill
1 Fill 0.11 ac PEM/PFO
2 Dredge 0.16 ac PEM
' PEM=Palustrine emergent; PFO=Palustrine forested
4.4.3 Riparian Buffer Issues
The project study area is located within the Neuse River Drainage Basin. Riparian buffer rules
have been implemented in the Neuse River Basin to protect water quality in streams, rivers, lakes,
and ponds. The buffer rules apply to a 50-foot wide zone directly adjacent to any surface water
that is mapped on either the appropriate USGS 7.5-minute topographic map or the county soil
survey. The intermittent stream channel adjacent to the study area is not located on either the
USGS map or in the soil survey. Therefore, the channel is not subject to the buffer rules. The
existing pond is mapped on both the USGS map and the county soil survey. The side of the pond
directly adjacent to the proposed project location consists of a maintained sewer line easement.
This sewer line easement comprises the buffer on this particular side of the pond. Mr. Steve j
Mitchell of DWQ indicated that a variance could likely be obtained in order to impact a small Y/
amount of the buffer located in the existing utility easement. The process of obtaining this
variance is being performed concurrently with the Section 404 application.
4.5 Federal Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or officially Proposed
(P) for such listing, receive protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 US
1531 el seg.). The most recent list published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (26 February
2001) lists three species as having known ranges extending into Wilson County. These species
are:
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E
Dwarf wedgemussel Alasmidnnla helcrodou E
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) records reveals that none of
these species is known to occur on the project site or within a one-mile radius of the site.
ESI surveyed the study area for suitable habitat for these listed species. The study area does not
contain suitable habitat for any of these listed species.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Primary habitat consists of mature to over-mature southern pine forests dominated by loblolly
(Pinus taeda), long-leaf-(P. palustris), slash (P. elliotii), and pond (P. serotina) pines (Henry
1989). Primary nest sites for RCWs include open pine stands greater than 60 years of age with
little or no mid-story development. Nest cavity trees tend to occur in clusters, which are referred
to as colonies (FWS 1985). Foraging habitat is comprised of open pine or pine/mixed hardwood
stands 30 years of age or older. Pine flatwoods or pine-dominated savannas which have been
maintained by frequent natural fires serve as ideal nesting and foraging sites for this woodpecker.
Development of a thick understory may result in abandonment of cavity trees.
BILOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable nesting or
foraging habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker. No impacts to this species should occur as a
result of this project.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
This mussel species typically inhabits streams with moderate flow velocities and substrates
varying in texture from gravel and coarse sand to mud with little silt deposition (Moser 1993).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable habitat
for the dwarf wedgemussel. No impact to this species should occur as a result of this project.
Michaux's Sumac
Michaux's sumac tends to grow in disturbed areas where competition is reduced, such as roadside
margins or utility right-of-ways. Michaux's sumac appears to prefer sandy or rocky substrates
consisting of basic soils.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable habitat
for Michaux's sumac. No impact to this species should occur as a result of this project.
Federal Species of Concern
The FWS also tracks a category of species designated as "Federal species of concern" (FSC).
The FSC designation provides no federal protection under the ESA for the species listed. Four
species with the FSC designation are listed for Wilson County pursuant to the February 26, 2001
list. NHP records do not document any of these species on the project site or within a one-mile
radius of the site. This project is not expected to adversely affect any known populations of'
species with the FSC designation.
4.6 State -listed Species
Plant and animal species which are on the North Carolina state list as Endangered (E), Threatened
(T), or Special Concern (SC) receive limited protection under the North Carolina Endangered
Species Act (GS 113-331 et se y.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (GS 106-
202 et seq.). NJIP records show that no listed E, T. or SC species have been documented with a
one-mile radius of the project site. This project is not expected to adversely afflect any known
populations of state-listed species.
5.0 MITIGATIVE MEASURES
The COE has a wetlands policy based on "no net loss" of function, and generally requires
mitigation to offset wetland impacts greater than 1/10 acre and stream impacts greater than 500
linear feet. DWQ mitigation requirements are coordinated through COE.
The proposed work at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will impact approximately
0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. Of this total impact amount, only 0.11 acre represents
discharge of fill material. 'The remaining 0.16 acre of impact will result from dredging and
enlarging the existing outfall ditch. There will be minimal loss of function resulting from this
proposed project, and the detention basin will likely revegetate with emergent wetland species.
Overall, the amount of palustrine emergent wetlands may actually increase once the basin has
revegetated. The discharge of fill material will result from the construction of the containment
berm around the edge of the detention basin.
Based on the proposed impacts resulting from this project, the applicant is not proposing any
compensatory mitigation.
6.0 CONCLUSION
The proposed work at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will serve to treat
stormwater runoff from the facility before releasing it to Hominy Swamp. Current conditions of
the outfall ditch allow for direct discharge without any significant treatment. The new detention
basin will also serve to intercept any untreated sewage that could spill from the treatment facility.
The environmental impacts associated with this proposed work are very minor and consist of only
0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetland impact. The total impact amount comprises 0.11 acre of fill
and 0.16 acre of excavation. No mitigation is being proposed for this impact since overall
wetland function will be improved by a more effective means of stormwater treatment.
Additionally, the amount of palustrine emergent wetlands will likely increase as a result of the
basin becoming revegetated.
The improvement of the existing storm-water outfall ditch should serve to improve the water
quality leaving the project site by treating it before discharge. There should be no net loss of
wetland function as a result of this project, and adjacent wetlands will likely be enhanced by the
construction of a properly functioning storm-water detention basin. The existing wetlands, under
the current scenario, may continue to be degraded by the release of untreated storm-water if the
improvements are not made.
No federally listed species are known to occur in the study area nor were any listed species
observed during the field investigation.
7.0 REFERENCES
Henry, V. G. 1989. Guidelines for Preparation of Biological Assessments and
Evaluationsfor the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia. 13pp.
Moser, G.A. 1993. Dwarf Wedge Mussel (Alasmi(lonta heterodon) Recovery Plan. U.S.
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, Hadley, MA.
52 pp.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). 1996. Draft Basinwide Assessment Report
Support Document - Neuse River Basin. North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC. 402 pp.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). 1998. Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality
Plan. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC.
214 pp.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles, and C.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Nil, NC. 1 183 pp.
Seaber, P.R., F.P. Kapinos, and G.L. Knapp. 1987. Hydrologic Unit Maps. United States
Geological Survey - Supply Paper 2294.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). 1985. Red-cockaded Woodpecker Recovery
Plan. U.S. Department of the Interior, Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia. 88 pp.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). 26 February 2001. Update of Protected Species
Lists for Counties of NC. Web address: http://nc-es.fws.gov.
United States Geological Survey (USGS). 1978. Wilson, NC 7.5-Minute Quadrangle.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1983. Natural Resources Conservation
Service. Soil Survey of Wilson County, North Carolina. 112 pp.
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August 22, 2001
Mr. John Dorney
NC Division of Water Quality
401/Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
(919) 212+1760
Re: Section 401 Certification and Buffer Variance Request
Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wilson County, NC
Dear Mr. Dorncy:
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Environmental Services, Inc (ESI) has been asked by the City of Wilson to submit a Section 404401
permit application for the construction of a small detention basin. The proposed detention basin will be
located at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Old Stantonsburg Road in Wilson,
NC. The detention basin will replace an existing outfall ditch that is old and out-dated. The detention
basin will serve to treat storm-water runoff from portions of the treatment plant prior to discharge into
Hominy Swamp.
Attached you will find the permit application, graphics, and the Environmental Assessment for the project
site. Total wetland impact is 0.11 acre of wetland fill and 0.16 acre of wetland excavation.
In addition to the above impacts, the proposed detention basin will also encroach into a portion of "Zone 2"
buffer associated with a mapped pond no longer used by the treatment facility. The existing buffer that will
be encroached upon consists of a maintained sewer line easement vegetated withfescue. Mr. Steve
Mitchell of DWQ indicated that this should qualify for a buffer variance since the buffer consists of a
maintained easement. Any land disturbed in the buffer will be replanted with grass.
The attached permit application and Environmental Assessment describe the project area in great detail and
also provide graphic depictions of the proposed project. The buffer consisting of a maintained easement is
also depicted. The $200 application fee is also attached.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
PAYMENT
Jeff Harbour, PWS RECEIVED
Senior Scientist
Attachments
Cc: Steve Mitchell - DWQ
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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TIIE A101Y PERMIT
L ? 071 -003
(33 CFR 325) WA1 I 1996
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding [his burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service
Directorate of information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302;
and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Please DO
NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the district engineer
having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404. Principle Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in,
or affecting, navigable waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of [he United States,
and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information
provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure: Disclosure of requested information
is voluntary. If infonnation is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must
be attached to this application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS I THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
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c/o Barry G. Parks-Water Resource Mngr. Robert Bartlett, P.E.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
PO Box 10 Bartlett Engineering
Wilson, NC 27894-0010 1001 S. Goldsboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS W/ AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/ AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business
[phone] b. Business
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11, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Bartlett EngineeringL __-to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this
application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12 PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Storm-sewer Outfall Improvements
Wilson Wastewater Treatment Plant
13. NAME OF WATF.RDODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Adjacent to Hominy Swamp
3100 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, NC 27893
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Wilson NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, (see instructions)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Hwy. 264 to Wilson. Take left on Hwy. 301. Old Stantonsburg Road on right.
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description ofproject, include all features)
Applicant proposes to convert an existing outfall ditch to a
detention basin.
Please refer to the attached Environmental Analysis.
19 PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Current outfall ditch no longer functioning properly. Detention basin
will serve to properly treat storm-water runoff.
Please refer to the attached Environmental Analysis.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20 REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE
Construction of a storm-water detention basin and containment berm,
21. -TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Clean fill dirt, concrete outfall structure. Approximately 400 cubic yards
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS TO BE FILLED (see instructions)
0.27 acre
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? YES __ NO --X- IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC., WHOSE. PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (1I more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
See attached list of adjacent property owners
25. LIST OF OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AGENCIES FOR
WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL.' INDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
• Would include but is not testncted to zoning, building and flood lain permits
16 Application is herebv made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I hereby cerify that the information in this
application is complete and accurate. I further cerv(y that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly
authorized agent of the applicant
S1GNA U OF PLICANTA I'E S1 NATURE, OF AGE , " DATE
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The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the
statement in block I I has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CITY OF WILSON
3100 OLD STANTONS.BURG ROAD
WILSON, N.C. 27893
ADJOINUNG PROPERTY OWNERS & ADDRESSES
Pin: 3720-9$-0830
Export Leaf Tobacco Company
c/o Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
Attn: Linda Lucchese
P.O. Box 35090
Louisville, KY 40232
Pin: 3720-68-7879
Bruce Foods Corporation
P.O. Box 2067
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-594645
Bosal Enterprises, Inc.
3578 George Dew Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-574844
Barbee, Jane W
806 Raleigh Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-56-6838
Stott, Robert Lee
3103 Black Creels Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-55-9879
Griffin, D.H. Family Limited Partnership
2022 Shimer Drive
Jamestown, N.C. 27282
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
C1TY OF WILSON
3100 OLD STANTONSBURG ROAD
WILSON, N.C. 27893
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS & ADDRESSES
Pin: 3720-64-5419
S.T. Wooten Corporation
P.O. Box 2408
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3720-85-8698
Rhoades, John H
3158 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3730-06-3809
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
P,O. Box 636
Wilson, N.C, 27894
Pin: 3730-US-1997
Rhoades, Charlie & Ida L
3158 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Pin: 3730-06-5015
Rhoades, James & Rosa Mae
3156 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, N.C. 27893
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE CITY OF WILSON
HOMINY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
SECTION 404 PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR
STORM SEWER OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Wilson County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
City of Wilson
Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
3100 Old Stantonsburg Road
Wilson, North Carolina 27893
Prepared by:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
524 South New Hope Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
August 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pape
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED 1
3.0 ALTERNATIVES, AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION 2
3.1 Alternate Sites 2
3.2 Avoidance 2
3.3 Minimization 2
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 2
4.1 Physical Resources 2
4.1.1 Water Resources 3
4.2 Biological Resources 3
4.2.1 Plant Communities 3
4.2.2 Wildlife 4
4.3 Cultural Resources 4
4.4 Jurisdictional Issues 4
4.4.1 Delineated Features 4
4.4.2 Jurisdictional Impacts 5
4.4.3 Riparian Buffer Issues 5
4.5 Federal Protected Species 5
4.6 State-Listed Species 6
5.0 MITIGATIVE MEASURES 7
6.0 CONCLUSION 7
7.0 REFERENCES 8
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Location Map
Figure 2: Soils Map
Figure 3: Existing Site Conditions
Figure 4: Proposed Site Plan
Figure 5: Representative Cross-Section
lA PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Wilson proposes to upgrade an existing storm sewer outfall located at their Hominy
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wilson County, North Carolina. The treatment plant is
located on State Road 1602 southeast of Wilson. The City of Wilson is the applicant for this
proposed project, and Mr. Robert Bartlett, PE of Bartlett Engineering and Land Surveying, PC, is
the project engineer and authorized agent for the applicant. Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI)
has been asked to provide the environmental documentation necessary for the Section 404 permit
application.
The City of Wilson Wastewater Treatment Plant is submitting a permit application, on behalf of
the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
requesting authorization to impact 0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands pursuant to Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 USC 1344). This action will also require water quality
certification from the State of North Carolina through the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
pursuant to Section 401 (NCGS 143-215) of the Clean Water Act.
The purpose of this document is to provide an evaluation of three general criteria which will be
considered as part of the permit process: 1) the relative extent of the public and private need for
the proposed activity; 2 the practicability of using reasonable alternative locations and methods;
and 3) the extent of the effects which the proposed activity is likely to have on the public and
private uses to which the area is suited. This document is intended for use by COE and DWQ as
the basis for determining the applicant's compliance with Section 404 (b) (1) guidelines and other
Section 404 permitting requirements, and Section 401 water quality certification.
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED
The overall purpose of the project is to upgrade and modernize an existing storm sewer outfall
ditch located within the wastewater treatment facility. The existing outfall ditch was constructed
when the facility was originally built, and it no longer is functioning properly due to
sedimentation problems. This outfall ditch collects runoff from several storm drains located
along the western edge of the facility. The storm-water enters the outfall ditch through a train
pipe that frequently becomes blocked due to sedimentation. The blocked pipe often creates
flooded conditions within parts of the treatment plant facility. Flooded conditions are not
conducive to safe wastewater treatment, and the outfall problem is in need of immediate attention.
The proposed upgrade to the outfall ditch involves converting the ditch into a small detention
basin that will collect and treat storm-water runoff and discharge through a modern outfall
structure. The existing ditch does not detain the runoff for any period of time, and there is no
outfall structure. The new detention basin will serve to treat the runoff before discharging it into
Hominy Swamp. The detention basin will also serve to collect any untreated wastewater in the
event of an accidental spill. Without the new detention basin, any spilled wastewater would flow
directly into the ditch and into Hominy Swamp without being detained.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES, AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Headquarters of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) guidance from 22 April 1986
requires that alternatives be practicable to the applicant and that the purpose and need for the
project must be the applicant's purpose and need. This guidance also states that the project
purpose is to be viewed from the applicant's perspective rather that only from the broad public
perspective. The essential point of the HQUSACE policy guidance is that under the Section 404
(b) (1) guidelines, an alternative must be available to the applicant to be a practicable alternative.
3.1 Alternate Sites
There are no alternatives to the site proposed for the storm sewer upgrade. The configuration of
the wastewater treatment plant dictates where the outfall improvements must occur.
3.2 Avoidance
Jurisdictional wetlands are present in the area proposed for the outfall improvements. Constraints
dictating the configuration of the proposed detention basin include impervious surfaces associated
with the treatment plant and an existing utility easement directly adjacent to the existing outfall
ditch. This easement is regularly maintained and contains sewer lines. Encroachment into this
easement must be minimal in order to not disturb the sewer lines. Therefore, the detention basin
must impact approximately 0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands.
The impact will result from excavating and enlarging the existing ditch and from creating a
containment berm around the rim of the basin. There is no way to completely avoid all wetland
impacts associated with the construction of the detention basin.
3.3 Minimization
The project engineer has designed the proposed detention basin pursuant to current DWQ
stormwater guidelines. Jurisdictional wetland impacts have been minimized as much as possible.
Site constraints dictate that the detention basin be located where it is currently proposed. Best
Management Practices (BMP's) will be observed during all construction activities to minimize
impacts to the wetland area.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
4.1 Physical Resources
The Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the southeast quadrant of the United
States Geological Survey (USGS) Wilson, N.C. 7.5-minute topographic map. More specifically,
the site is located on the east side of Hominy Swamp on State Road 1602 (Figure 1).
The site has typical inner coastal plain topography with elevations ranging from approximately
+80 feet above mean sea level (MSL) to +100 feet above MSL. When constructed, the bottom of
the detention basin will be at an elevation of +80 feet above MSL based on the designed site plan.
The Soil Survey of Wilson County, North Carolina (USDA 1983) lists two soil mapping units as
occurring within the study area (Figure 2). These two soils include: Bibb loam and Udorthents.
Bibb loam is poorly drained and typically found in floodplains. Bibb loam is considered a hydric
soil. Udorthents are soils that have been disturbed by human activities such as construction or
earthmoving activities. Udorthents are not considered hydric soils.
4.1.1 Water Resources
The project site is located within USGS hydrologic unit 03020203 (Seaber et al. 1987). The
DWQ places the site within sub-basin 03-04-07 of the Neuse River Drainage Basin. The
detention basin will drain into Hominy Swamp, which has been assigned Stream Index Number
(SIN) 27-86-8 by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM). An
unnamed intermittent stream is located adjacent to the study area. This intermittent stream drains
toward Hominy Swamp and is not mapped on either the USGS map or the soil survey map.
Hominy Swamp has been assigned best usage classification of C Sw NSW. Class C waters are
freshwaters suitable for fishing, aquatic life propagation and survival, wildlife, and secondary
recreation. The designation Sw indicates that the waters are classified as swamp waters, which
have low velocities and other characteristics different from other streams. The NSW designation
indicates that the waterbody is considered a nutrient sensitive water. Nutrient sensitive waters
require limitations on nutrient inputs.
Water quality is assessed by DWQ through several programs, including benthic
macroinvertebrate monitoring, fish community structure, and aquatic toxicity monitoring.
Hominy Swamp was sampled for fish community structure in 1995 and received a rating of Fair
(DWQ 1996). Most of the water quality sampling in the vicinity of the study area has taken place
in Contentnea Creek. Hominy Swamp flows into Contentnea Creek south of the study area. The
sampling location closest to the study site is downstream on Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg.
This site has been assigned either a Fair or Good-Fair bioclassification for each of the five years it
has been sampled (DWQ 1998).
Water quality and pollution abatement are very important issues in the construction of the
detention basin. BMPs and a sediment and erosion control plan will be implemented during
construction to minimize impacts to downstream water quality.
4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4.2.1 Plant Communities
Three general plant communities are present within the study area. These consist of mixed
hardwood forest (uplands and wetlands), successional herbaceous (naturalized outfall ditch), and
urban disturbed land. Scientific nomenclature is typically in accordance with Radford et al.
(1968).
Mixed Hardwood Forest - The mixed hardwood forest community located within the study area
consist of both upland areas and jurisdictional wetland areas. The wetland areas are vegetated
primarily with red maple (Ater rubrum), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), ironwood (Carpinus
caroliniana), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), swamp mallow
(Hibiscus moscheutos), and cat briar (,Smilax .cp.). The wetland areas appear to be contiguous
with Hominy Swamp. The upland portion of the mixed hardwood forest is vegetated with red
maple, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), blackberry
(Rubus sp.), and honeysuckle (Lon icera japonica).
Successional Herbaceous - The existing outfall ditch has naturalized and is being considered
jurisdictional. Dominant herbaceous species within the outfall ditch consist of swamp mallow,
elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), cattail (Typha latifolia), and water primrose (Ludwigia sPP.)•
Urban Disturbed Land - The urban disturbed areas adjacent to the study area consist of the
wastewater facility and the maintained utility easement directly adjacent to the existing outfall
ditch. Vegetation is typical of maintained areas and consists primarily of grasses such as fescue.
4.2.2 Wildlife
The project site is located in a generally urban setting on the outer edge of the City of Wilson.
With the exception of adjacent Hominy Swamp, the surrounding landscape has been disturbed
and fragmented by industrial, commercial, and residential development.
Terrestrial wildlife expected to occur on or adjacent to the study area include such species as
white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus
floridanus), and grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). The study area also likely supports various
avian species associated with fragmented landscapes and hardwood forests. No birds were
observed during ESI's site visit.
Aquatic wildlife was not sampled during the field investigations. The existing outfall ditch
represents suitable habitat for crayfish, frogs, and eastern mosquito fish (Gambusia holbrooki).
Benthic in acro invertebrates are also likely inhabitants of the outfall ditch. No quantitative
sampling was undertaken due to the disturbed nature of the study area and the small size of the
proposed impact area.
4.3 Cultural Resources
The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or
artifact deposits over 50 years old. Evaluations for cultural resources are required whenever a
Section 404 permit application is submitted to the COE. Mr. Scott Seibel, a Registered
Professional Archaeologist with ESI, has submitted a letter to the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) requesting any information about the study area. SHPO will determine if a site-
specific survey is necessary based upon Mr. Seibel's request package.
4.4 Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters are subject to jurisdiction under the Section 404 program as "waters
of the United States" (33 CFR 328.3). The jurisdictional wetland and surface waters were
delineated by ESI in April 2001. The wetlands and surface waters were surveyed by Bartlett
Engineering and Land Surveying following the delineation. Ms. Amanda Jones of the COE
reviewed and approved the delineation on July 10, 2001.
4.4.11 Delineated Features
ESI delineated the jurisdictional features located within the project study area as mapped by
Bartlett Engineering and Land Surveying. Those features delineated include a pond, an
intermittent stream channel, a naturalized outfall ditch, and areas of jurisdictional mixed
hardwood forest (Figure 3). The pond and the intermittent stream channel are outside of the area
to be impacted.
4.4.2 Jurisdictional Impacts
Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional areas will result from this proposed project due to the
engineering requirements associated with the detention basin (Figures 4 & 5). Total jurisdictional
impact is anticipated to be approximately 0.27 acre. "Table 1 below quantifies the impact type and
amount.
Table 1 Wilson Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jurisdictional Impacts.
Impact No. Impact Type Acreage Wetland Type '
Dredge/Fill
1 Fill 0.11 ac PEM/PFO
2 Dredge 0.16 ac PEM
' PEM=Palustrine emergent; PFO=Palustrine forested
4.4.3 Riparian Buffer Issues
The project study area is located within the Neuse River Drainage Basin. Riparian buffer rules
have been implemented in the Neuse River Basin to protect water quality in streams, rivers, lakes,
and ponds. The buffer riles apply to a 50-foot wide zone directly adjacent to any surface water
that is mapped on either the appropriate USGS 7.5-minute topographic map or the county soil
survey. The intermittent stream channel adjacent to the study area is not located on either the
USGS map or in the soil survey. Therefore, the channel is not subject to the buffer rules. The
existing pond is mapped on both the USGS map and the county soil survey. The side of the pond
directly adjacent to the proposed project location consists of a maintained sewer line easement.
This sewer line easement comprises the buffer on this particular side of the pond. Mr. Steve
Mitchell of DWQ indicated that a variance could likely be obtained in order to impact a small
amount of the buffer located in the existing utility easement. The process of obtaining this
variance is being performed concurrently with the Section 404 application.
4.5 Federal Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or officially Proposed
(P) for such listing, receive protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 US
1531 et seq.). The most recent list published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (26 February
2001) lists three species as having known ranges extending into Wilson County. These species
are:
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E
Dwarf wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon E
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) records reveals that none of
these species is known to occur on the project site or within a one-mile radius of the site.
ESI surveyed the study area for suitable habitat for these listed species. The study area does not
contain suitable habitat for any of these listed species.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Primary habitat consists of mature to over-mature southern pine forests dominated by loblolly
(Pinus taeda), long-leaf (P. palustris), slash (P. elliotii), and pond (P. serotina) pines (Henry
1989). Primary nest sites for RCWs include open pine stands greater than 60 years of age with
little or no mid-story development. Nest cavity trees tend to occur in clusters, which are referred
to as colonies (FWS 1985). Foraging habitat is comprised of open pine or pine/mixed hardwood
stands 30 years of age or older. Pine flatwoods or pine-dominated savannas which have been
maintained by frequent natural fires serve as ideal nesting and foraging sites for this woodpecker.
Development of a thick understory may result in abandonment of cavity trees.
BILOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable nesting or
foraging habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker. No impacts to this species should occur as a
result of this project.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
This mussel species typically inhabits streams with moderate flow velocities and substrates
varying in texture from gravel and coarse sand to mud with little silt deposition (Moser 1993).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable habitat
for the dwarf wedgemussel. No impact to this species should occur as a result of this project.
Michaux's Sumac
Michaux's sumac tends to grow in disturbed areas where competition is reduced, such as roadside
margins or utility right-of-ways. Michaux's sumac appears to prefer sandy or rocky substrates
consisting of basic soils.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION - No Effect. The study area does not contain suitable habitat
for Michaux's sumac. No impact to this species should occur as a result of this project.
Federal Species of Concern
The FWS also tracks a category of species designated as "Federal species of concern" (FSC).
The FSC designation provides no federal protection under the ESA for the species listed. Four
species with the FSC designation are listed for Wilson County pursuant to the February 26, 2001
list. NHP records do not document any of these species on the project site or within a one-mile
radius of the site. This project is not expected to adversely affect any known populations of
species with the FSC designation.
4.6 State -listed Species
Plant and animal species which are on the North Carolina state list as Endangered (E), Threatened
(T), or Special Concern (SC) receive limited protection under the North Carolina Endangered
Species Act (GS 113-331 et seg.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (GS 106-
202 et seq.). NHP records show that no listed E, T, or SC species have been documented with a
one-mile radius of the project site. This project is not expected to adversely affect any known
populations of state-listed species.
5.0 MITIGATIVE MEASURES
The COE has a wetlands policy based on "no net loss" of function, and generally requires
mitigation to offset wetland impacts greater than 1/10 acre and stream impacts greater than 500
linear feet. DWQ mitigation requirements are coordinated through COE.
The proposed work at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will impact approximately
0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. Of this total impact amount, only 0.11 acre represents
discharge of fill material. The remaining 0.16 acre of impact will result from dredging and
enlarging the existing outfall ditch. There will be minimal loss of function resulting from this
proposed project, and the detention basin will likely revegetate with emergent wetland species.
Overall, the amount of palustrine emergent wetlands may actually increase once the basin has
revegetated. The discharge of fill material will result from the construction of the containment
berm around the edge of the detention basin.
Based on the proposed impacts resulting from this project, the applicant is not proposing any
compensatory mitigation.
6.0 CONCLUSION
The proposed work at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will serve to treat
stormwater runoff from the facility before releasing it to Hominy Swamp. Current conditions of
the outfall ditch allow for direct discharge without any significant treatment. The new detention
basin will also serve to intercept any untreated sewage that could spill from the treatment facility.
The environmental impacts associated with this proposed work are very minor and consist of only
0.27 acre of jurisdictional wetland impact. The total impact amount comprises 0.11 acre of fill
and 0.16 acre of excavation. No mitigation is being proposed for this impact since overall
wetland function will be improved by a more effective means of stormwater treatment.
Additionally, the amount of palustrine emergent wetlands will likely increase as a result of the
basin becoming revegetated.
The improvement of the existing storm-water outfall ditch should serve to improve the water
quality leaving the project site by treating it before discharge. There should be no net loss of
wetland function as a result of this project, and adjacent wetlands will likely be enhanced by the
construction of a properly functioning storm-water detention basin. The existing wetlands, under
the current scenario, may continue to be degraded by the release of untreated storm-water if the
improvements are not made.
No federally listed species are known to occur in the study area nor were any listed species
observed during the field investigation.
7.0 REFERENCES
Henry, V. G. 1989. Guidelines for Preparation of Biological Assessments and
Evaluationsfor the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia. 13pp.
Moser, G.A. 1993. Dwarf Wedge Mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) Recovery Plan. U.S.
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, Hadley, MA.
52 pp.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). 1996. Draft Basinwide Assessment Report
Support Document - Neuse River Basin. North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC. 402 pp.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). 1998. Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality
Plan. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC.
214 pp.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles, and C.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hil, NC. 1 183 pp.
Seaber, P.R., F.P. Kapinos, and G.L. Knapp. 1987. Hydrologic Unit Maps. United States
Geological Survey - Supply Paper 2294.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). 1985. Red-cockaded Woodpecker Recovery
Plan. U.S. Department of the Interior, Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia. 88 pp.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). 26 February 2001. Update of Protected Species
Lists for Counties of NC. Web address: littp://nc-es.fws.gov.
United States Geological Survey (USGS). 1978. Wilson, NC 7.5-Minute Quadrangle.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1983. Natural Resources Conservation
Service. Soil Survey of Wilson County, North Carolina. 112 pp.
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