20200402 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200324

S&ME, Inc. | 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard | Charlotte, NC 28273 | p 704.523.4726 | f 704.525.3953 | www.smeinc.com
March 24, 2020
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Attention: Mr. Gary Beecher
N.C. Division of Water Resources
401 Wetlands Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Mr. Paul Wojoski
Reference: “After-the-Fact” Pre-construction Notification
Nationwide Permit No. 12/WQC No. 4133
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, North Carolina
S&ME Project 7335-20-014
Dear Mr. Beecher and Mr. Wojoski:
On behalf of our client, Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) hereby submits this notification
to inform you of work PNG recently conducted in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 and the
corresponding North Carolina Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 4133. The project involved
emergency repairs to an existing natural gas transmission pipeline, most of which has already taken place
with prior agency coordination and approval. This “after-the-fact” permit application serves to formalize
the process.
The application and accompanying support information is being submitted through the NCDWR E-PCN
website (https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre-Construction_Notification_Form\). The supporting
information submitted online consists of the following:
Figures: Vicinity Map Exhibit (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map Exhibit (Figure 2), and NRCS Soil
Survey – Brunswick County Exhibit (Figure 3)
Authorization to Act as Agent
Agency Correspondence
Representative Wetland/Upland Data forms
Jurisdictional Impact Map Exhibits (Figures 4 through 10)
NCNHP Report
Restoration Plan
“After-the-Fact” Pre-Construction Notification
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-014
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Written concurrence from the USACE is required because the project resulted in mechanized land
clearing of forested wetlands and is located near documented red-cocked woodpecker (Picoides borealis -
RCW) habitat. The project otherwise complies with applicable conditions of NWP-12.
Written concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) is not required
because the project does not meet any of the notification thresholds identified in WQC 4133 and
complies with all applicable conditions. Accordingly, this PCN is being submitted to NCDWR as a courtesy.
General Project Information
In late January 2020, PNG identified a leak on their Line 99 natural gas transmission pipeline. The location
of the leak was approximately 1.1 miles south of the intersection of Funston Road SE and Governors Rd SE
near the community of Winnabow, Brunswick County, NC. At the location of the leak, the width of PNG’s
easement is 20 feet and consists of a regularly-maintained corridor with vegetated grasses and
herbaceous species. The easement is bounded to the west by a federal railroad easement that is also
maintained in a non-forested state, and to the east by undeveloped woodland.
The general leak site is in a wetland area, but the exact location and extent of the area that needed to be
repaired was unknown until the pipe could be excavated and inspected. To obtain the workspace
necessary to conduct the inspection and repair work, PNG acquired an additional 30 feet of workspace
adjacent to the existing 20-foot wide easement in the vicinity of the leak. Additional disturbance was
required within the existing easement both north and south of the leak area in order to install stopples
and isolate/bypass the section of line during the repair work. Equipment access from Furnston Road to
the easement was provided across private property by means of an existing, well-maintained earthen
road.
Agency Coordination
Prior to performing the work, Gary Beecher with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Emily Wells
with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Chad Coburn/Rob Mairs with the NC Division of Water
Resources (NCDWR) and Rhonda Hall with the NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(NCDEMLR) were notified of the project and provided informal authorization to proceed with the
emergency repair activities.
Mr. Beecher (USACE) stated that the project qualifies for an “after the fact permit” under NWP 12, and that
if forested wetlands are impacted and would remain as a mowed and maintained easement, mitigation
would be required. He further stated that impacts should be kept to a minimum, PNG should monitor for
RCW trees and habitat, and that silt fence and erosion control measures should be installed where
necessary.
Ms. Wells (USFWS) stated that, based on information and site photographs provided by S&ME, a majority
of the area did not appear to be ideal habitat for red cockaded woodpecker (RCW), and the USFWS is not
aware of any recent records nearby that would suggest this species is using the surrounding area for
foraging. She recommended that if PNG’s environmental inspector identified any signs of RCW during
construction, she should be contacted immediately, but otherwise did not express concerns with moving
forward to fix the leak as proposed.
“After-the-Fact” Pre-Construction Notification
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-014
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Messrs. Coburn and Mairs (NCDWR) did not provide additional correspondence, as the project did not
require pre-construction written authorization under WQC 4133.
Ms. Hall (NCDEMLR) stated that the work was considered an emergency repair and could proceed prior to
submission/approval of an Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Plan provided that conditions of 15A
NCAC 04B.0130 are met. The conditions are as follows:
(PNG) shall notify the Commission of such repair as soon as reasonably possible, but in no event later
than five working days after the emergency ends; and
PNG shall take all reasonable measures to protect all public and private property from damage caused
by such repair as soon as reasonably possible, but in no event later than 15 working days after the
emergency ends.
Pipeline Repair Work
The repair work first entailed demarcation of clearing limits, jurisdictional boundaries, and other
associated workspaces. Appropriate E&SC measures were installed to help prevent sedimentation of
adjacent jurisdictional features. Timber mats were installed from the access road to the leak location to
facilitate equipment passage. Following preparation of the work area and installation of necessary E&SC
measures, stopples were installed to isolate the segment of pipe where the leak was discovered. The
affected segment of pipe was then excavated, inspected and repaired. Soil from the excavation was
segregated (topsoil vs. subsoil) and temporarily side cast during the repair work. Following completion of
the inspection and repairs, excavated material was returned to the trench, with the topsoil replaced last.
The site was returned as closely as possible to pre-disturbance contours and seeded with a native wetland
seed mix. To our knowledge, all work performed within wetlands was conducted in accordance with the
applicable permit conditions.
Jurisdictional Areas
Wetlands within the existing Line 99 easement and some of the adjacent area were previously delineated
by Messrs. Joey Lawler and Walter Cole of S&ME earlier in 2020 in connection with a separate project.
S&ME followed the procedures set forth in the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual and Atlantic
and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplemental Guidance. Field conditions were documented using USACE
Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms, as appropriate. During the site visit, the boundaries of
regulated surface waters were demarcated using sequentially numbered flagging. The locations of the
jurisdictional features are depicted on Figures 4-10.
Wetlands within the work area consist of pocosin and/or pine flats. Overstory vegetation in these areas
included pond pine (Pinus serotina), loblolly pine (P. taeda), red maple (Acer rubrum) and lobolly bay
(Gordonia laianthus). Shrubs and saplings included titi (Cyrilla racmiflora), sweetbay (Magnolia virginica),
and red bay (Persea borbonia). Representative Wetland/Upland Data Forms are included with the
information submitted online, and pre-construction photographs of the site were previously provided to
the USACE/FWS via email.
All of the impacts are temporarily in nature, and no forested wetland will be converted to herbaceous
wetlands. Project-wide stream and wetland impacts are summarized in Table 1
“After-the-Fact” Pre-Construction Notification
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-014
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Table 1: Summary of Project-wide Wetland Impacts
Wetland ID Forested Wetland Impacts Emergent Wetland Impacts
Temporary (ac) Permanent (ac) Temporary (ac) Permanent (ac)
50a 0.0 0.0 0.33 0.0
50b 0.27 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals: 0.27 0.0 0.33 0.0
As of the date of this submission, excavation and repair activities were complete, and the temporarily
affected jurisdictional areas had been returned to their pre-construction grades and contours. Upon
completion of seeding and final stabilization activities, photographs of the affected wetlands will be
provided to the USACE.
Protected Species
To determine the project’s compliance with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of
1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), S&ME first reviewed the NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) Database for a
list of species with documented occurrences within one mile of the site. The NCNHP database report did
not identify federally protected species that had been documented within one mile of the site but did list
a number of significant natural and/or managed areas. S&ME then reviewed the USFWS Information for
Planning and Consultation (IPaC) service list, which identified the following federally-protected species
with the potential to be impacted by the project (Table 2).
Table 2. Summary of USFWS Protected Species List
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status County Status
American alligator Alligator mississippiensis T(S/A) Current
Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas T Current
Hawksbill sea turtle Eretmochelys imbricata E Historic
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle Lepidochelys kempii E Current
Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea E Current
Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta T Current
Piping plover Charadrius melodus T Current
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E Current
Red knot Calidris canutus rufa T Current
West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus E Current
Wood stork Mycteria americana T Current
Magnificant ramshorn Planorbella magnifica C Current
Cooley’s meadowrue Thalictrum cooleyi E Current
Rough-leaved loostrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia E Current
Seabeach amaranth Amaranthus pumilus T Current
C = Candidate;; E = Endangered; T = Threatened
“After-the-Fact” Pre-Construction Notification
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-014
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S&ME personnel conducted a pedestrian field review of the site to locate potential habitat or the
presence of protected terrestrial species that were identified through the records review and consulted
with the USFWS prior to initiation of construction.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for any of the threatened or endangered species identified in
Table 2. None of the listed terrestrial species were observed during the site visit. However, potentially
suitable habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker may be present within one mile of the site, and suitable
habitat for and a number of the other species is likely present in the larger vicinity.
An updated copy of the NCNHP report and USFWS correspondence are included with the information
submitted online with the E-PCN.
Historic and Archaeological Resources
To determine the project’s compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
of 1966, S&ME reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) GIS web mapping service, which
identified Lebanon Baptist Church (BW0535) as the only structures within one mile of the project area.
This site is located at 7342 Funston Road SE, and will not be affected by the project.
Avoidance and Minimization
Project BMPs used in connection with the work included the following:
The inspection/repair work was executed in the minimum amount of time necessary to complete the
repairs.
Local weather conditions were monitored such that, to the extent possible, stormwater events were
avoided during and immediately following the work.
The work was monitored full-time by a third-party Environmental Inspector (EI) experienced in
environmental compliance, familiar with the site conditions, and knowledgeable of North Carolina
environmental regulations. The EI had the authority to stop work if conditions changed and additional
or different measures were needed.
The excavated area was monitored for groundwater intrusion and excess water was pumped to a high
ground discharge site. Discharged water from the trench was filtered through an appropriate E&SC
measure.
The top 6 to12 inches of wetland substrate were stockpiled separately from the subgrade material
and kept saturated during the work.
All disturbed wetland areas will be seeded with a customized seed mix that will extend 10-feet
landward of the jurisdictional boundary. No heavy mulching ocurred within the wetlands.
Construction equipment operating near the wetland area was limited to that necessary for excavation,
pipe repair and restoration activities. Vegetation outside of the excavated area was cut at ground
level, leaving existing root systems in place to promote re-growth.
The project complied with applicable conditions of NWP No. 12 and WQC No. 4133. Following the work,
the affected areas were restored to their original grades and contours. The project did not result in
permanent changes to the ground surface elevation(s) in the easement or temporary workspace.
Temporarily affected areas are in the process of being restored in accordance with the attached
Restoration Plan (submitted online with the E-PCN) following completion of the work.
“After-the-Fact” Pre-Construction Notification
PNG Line 99 Emergency Repair
Brunswick County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-014
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Mitigation
The project did not result in loss of wetlands or waters of the US. In addition, the project did not convert
forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands, and all affected areas have been restored to original grades
and contours. Therefore, purchase of wetland mitigation credit is not required.
Closing
Thank you for your review of this “after-the-fact” PCN. If you have questions or need additional
information, please feel free to contact us at 704.523.4726.
Sincerely,
S&ME
Joey Lawler, PWS
Natural Resources Project Manager
[e-mail]
Senior Review by Jason Reeves, PE, Principal Engineer
Cc Alicia Depalma
S. Pinkney Bynum PE, PMP
DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200402
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Robb Mairs:eads\rlmairs2
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY - PING Line 99 Emergency Repair
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joey Lawler, PWS
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/24/2020
Nearest Body of Water
UT -Swain Branch
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C; SW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.09274
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Brunswick
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-78.04293
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
12 - Utility Lines
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes r No r Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Piedmont Natural Gas (easement only)
2b. Deed book and page no.:
easement only
2c. Responsible party:
S. Pinkney Bynum, PE, PIMP
2d.Address
Street Address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Fbstal / Zip Code
28210
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rovinoe / legion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)

3a. Name:
S. Pinkney Bynum, PE, PMP
3b. Business Name:
Piedmont Natural Gas
3c.Address
Street Address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Address Line 2
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28210
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Joey Lawler
4b. Business Name:
S&ME
4c.Address
Street Address
9751 Southern Pine Blvd.
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Fbstal / Zip Code
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Rion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
Agent Authorization Letter*
Line 99 Emergency Repair S&ME Agent Authorization Form.pdf 23.72KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History v
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
WA
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Winnabow
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
Easement on 1130003914, 11300038 and
2b. Property size:
1130004102
5.3
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Funston Road SW
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Winnabow
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28479
USA
3. Surface Waters

3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
UT -Swain Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; SW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300050602
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
In late January 2020, PNG identified a leak on their Line 99 natural gas transmission pipeline. The location of the leak is approximately 1.1 miles south of the intersection of Funston
Road SE and Governors Rd SE near the community of Winnabow, Brunswick County, NC. At the location of the leak, the width of PNG's easement is 20 feet and consists of a regularly -
maintained corridor vegetated grasses with herbaceous species. The easement is bounded to the west by a federal railroad right-of-way that is also maintained in a non -forested state,
and to the east by undeveloped woodland. The general leak site is located in a wetland area, but the exact location and extent of the area that needed to be repaired was unknown until
the pipe could be excavated and inspected. To obtain the workspace necessary to conduct the inspection and repair work, PNG acquired an additional 30 feet of workspace adjacent to
the east side of the existing 20-foot Wide easement in the vicinity of the leak. Additional disturbance was required within the existing easement both north and south of the leak area in
order to install stopples and isolate/bypass the section of line during the repair work. Equipment access from Furnston Road to the easement was provided by means of an existing,
well -maintained earthen road. The surrounding vicinity is primarily undeveloped, silviculture, or rural residential properties.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
USGS.pdf
2.1 MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
SOILS.pdf 201.01 KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Unknown
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of this project was to conduct an emergency repair of a leaking section of natural gas pipeline. Due to the proximity of the site to important government infrastructure (the
adjacent DOD railroad) and the urgency of the project, the project was undertaken immediately and steps were taken to ensure compliance with NWP-12 and GC 4133, including the
assignment of a full-time environemental inspector to the project. The USACE, NCDEQ-DWR, NCDEQ-DEMLR and USFWS were all notified in advance of the operation and provided
informal authorization to proceed.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The repair work first entailed demarcation of clearing limits, jurisdictional boundaries, and other associated workspaces. Appropriate E&SC measures were installed to help prevent
sedimentation of adjacent jurisdictional features. Timber mats were installed from the access road to the leak location to facilitate equipment passage. Following preparation of the work
area and installation of necessary E&SC measures, stopples were installed to isolate the segment of pipe where the leak was discovered. The affected segment of pipe was then
excavated, inspected and repaired. Soil from the excavation was segregated (topsoil vs. subsoil) and temporarily sidecast during the repair work. Following completion of the inspection
and repairs, excavated material was returned to the trench, with the topsoil replaced last. The site was returned as closely as possible to pre -disturbance contours and seeded with a
native wetland seed mix All work within wetlands was conducted in accordance with the applicable permit conditions.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Line 99 Figures.pdf 17.31MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the propertyor proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
r No
Comments:
The site was delineated by S&ME personnel in the Winter of 2020.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Joey Lawler, Walter Cole
Agency/Consultant Company: S&ME, Inc.
Other:
C Unknown
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload

Upland Data Form.pdf
Wetland Data Form.pdf
48.05KB
102.75KB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
N/A
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory u
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters F Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * M 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2C Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area
Impact 1
utility crossing
T
Pine Flat
Wetland 50a
No
Corps
0.330
(acres)
Impact 2
utility crossing
T
Pine Flat
Wetland 50b
Yes
Corps
0.270
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.600
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.600
2h. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
All of the impacts are temporarily in nature, and no forested wetland will be converted to herbaceous wetlands. Typical details associated with the work
are included with the information submitted online with the E-PCN. Following construction, the temporarily affected jurisdictional areas will be returned
to their pre -construction grade and contour, seeded, and stabilized.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation U
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
During design, an eAsting access road was utilized to minimize impacts caused by accessing the easement. Timber mats were used at wetland
crossings within the easement to minimize disturbance from equipment passage. The additional 30' workspace is limited to the minimal extent
necessary to conduct the work.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The following best management practices were implemented to avoid and minimize impacts through construction techniques:
The inspection/repair work was executed in as minimal amount of time necessary.
- Local weather conditions were monitored such that, to the extent possible, stormwater events were avoided during and immediately following the
work.
- The work was monitored full-time by a third -party Environmental Inspector (EI) experienced in environmental compliance, familiar with site conditions,
and knowledgeable of North Carolina environmental regulations. The El had the authority to stop work if conditions changed and additional or different
measures were needed.
- The excavated area was monitored for groundwater intrusion and excess water pumped to a high ground discharge site. Discharged water from the
trench was filtered through an appropriate E&SC measure.
- The top 6-12 inches of wetland substrate were stockpiled separately from the subgrade material and kept saturated during the work.
- All disturbed wetland areas will be seeded with a customized seed mix that will extend 10-feet landward of the jurisdictional boundary. No heavy
mulching will occur within the wetland.
- Construction equipment operating near the wetland area was limited to that necessary for excavation, pipe repair and restoration activities.
Vegetation outside of the excavated area was cut at ground level, leaving eAsting root systems in place to promote re-grovrth.
- Appropriate E&SC practices outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual"
were employed.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Al impacts are temporary and will not result in the permanent loss of any wetlands or waters of the US. The project Will not permanently convert forested wetlands to herbaceous
wetlands and all affected areas Were restored to original grade and contour.

F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
The site is not located within a basin subject to riparian buffer rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
The project entails repair of an existing utility line. No impervious surface will be added and no stormwater management plan is required.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
2b Provide an explanation of the violation(s):
WA
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project was intended to repair a leak within an existing natural gas pipeline. The pipeline was not enlarged and will not result in an increase in
capacity.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor WA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r- Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No

5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
S&ME personnel conducted a pedestrian field reviewof the site in to locate potential habitat or the presence of protected terrestrial species that were
identified through the records review, and consulted with the USFWS prior to initiation of construction.
The site does not contain suitable habitat for any of the threatened or endangered species identified in Table 2. hone of the listed terrestrial species
ware observed during the site visit. Howaver, potentially suitable habitat for red -cockaded woodpecker may be present within one mile of the site, and
suitable habitat for and a number of the other species is likely present in the larger vicinity.
During consultation with Ms. Emily Wells of the USACE, Ms. Wells stated that, based on information and site photographs provided by S&ME, the
majority of the area does not appear to be ideal habitat for the RCW, and the USFWS is not aware of any recent records nearby that would suggest
the species is using this location for foraging. She recommended that if an environmental inspector identifies any signs of RCW during construction,
she should be contacted immediately, but otherwise saw no problems with moving fonvard to fix the leak as proposed.
Consultation Documentation Upload
USFWS correspondence. pdf 185.48KB
NCNHP Report.pdf 1.63MB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes
r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/map/essential-fish-habitat-mapper)
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 status?*
r Yes
r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
To determine the project's compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, S&ME reviewed the NC State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) GIS web mapping service, which identified Lebanon Baptist Church (BW0535) as the only structures within one mile of the
project area. This site is located at 7342 Funston Road SE, and will not be affected by the project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes
r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA firm map ( 3720218200K dated 8/28/2018).
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Restoration Plan.pdf
NC_D EMLR_EMAIL_AUi HROIZAT IO N. pdf
Site Location Exhibit - Line 99 Emergency Leak Repair.pdf
USAC E_EMAIL_AUiHROIZATION. pdf
Cover Letter.pdf
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Signature U
W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Joey Lawler
Signature

J6r,Y 4.4W
Date
3/24/2020

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: � ZO
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Pro ect intormation
S&ME Project Name: Piedmont Natural Gas Line 99 Leak Repair
Type of Project: Emergency Repair Activities
Location: Brunswick County, NC
Property [owner/Kep intormation
Owner Name:
Piedmont Natural Gas
Mailing Address:
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
City, State, Zip Code:
Charlotte, NC 28210
Telephone No.
704,731,4399
Contact:
S. Pinkney Bynum, PE, PMP
Anent informatjon
Business Name:
S&ME, Inc.
Street Address:
9751 Southern Pine Blvd
City, State, Zip:
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone No.
704.523,4726
Contact:
Joey Lawler, PWS / Walter Cole, LSS / Ashley Bentz, PWS
Authorization: I, J j h� Kt0q hereby authorize S&ME, Inc. to
submit information to ark coordinate with the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) and/or the NC Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and other
relevant Federal/State/Local agencies pursuant to obtaining necessary
environmental permits for the project referenced above. If applicable, this also
authorizes the USACE/NCDEQ to access the proposed easement for the
purposes of conducting site assessment/confirming the accuracy of delineated
boundaries, provided that prior notification is given.
Signature: t
SWE, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Blvd / p764.523A726 f 704 525.3953 / www.smeiric.com

ADOBEFUNSTON
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
Leak Location
Temporary Workspace
Existing Access Road
Line 99 Transmission Pipeline
DOD Railroad
Streets
Parcel Boundaries
1-Ft Contours
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FIGURE NO.1
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2-5-20
7335-20-TBDLINE 99 EMERGCENY LEAK REPAIRBRUNWICK COUNTY, NCDrawing Path: C:\Users\JLawler\Desktop\Line_99_Leak.mxd plotted by JLawler 02-05-20200 1,000 2,000
(FEET)SITE LOCATION EXHIBIT³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONALPURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARENOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS,Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, EsriJapan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong),Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, ©
SITE VICINITY
Project Limit of Disturbance
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DATE:
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FIGURE NO.2
1 " = 1,000 '
2-20-20
7335-20-014PNG NATURAL GAS LIE 99 LEAK REPAIRBRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINADrawing Path: Q:\PROJECTS\2020\7335-20-014 PNG Line 99 Leak\USGS.mxd plotted by abentz 03-20-20200 1,000 2,000
(FEET)USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USGS NATIONAL TOPO MAP VIEWER. THISMAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED AREAPPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
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3-24-20
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(FEET)USDA-NRCS SOIL SURVEY MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USDA-NRCS SOIL SURVEY AREA NC019. THISMAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED AREAPPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
GoA: Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Lo: Leon fine sand
Ly: Lynchburg fine sandy loam
Mu: Murville mucky fine sand
On: Onslow fine sandy loam
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Impact Map Extents (Figs 4-10)
Project Limit of Disturbance
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DATE:
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FIGURE NO.1
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(FEET)VICINITY MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE ESRI STREETMAP BASE MAP. THIS MAP ISFOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED AREAPPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
Project Limit of Disturbance
SCALE:
DATE:
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FIGURE NO.2
1 " = 1,000 '
2-20-20
7335-20-014PNG NATURAL GAS LIE 99 LEAK REPAIRBRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINADrawing Path: Q:\PROJECTS\2020\7335-20-014 PNG Line 99 Leak\USGS.mxd plotted by abentz 03-20-20200 1,000 2,000
(FEET)USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USGS NATIONAL TOPO MAP VIEWER. THISMAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED AREAPPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
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(FEET)USDA-NRCS SOIL SURVEY MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USDA-NRCS SOIL SURVEY AREA NC019. THISMAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED AREAPPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
GoA: Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Lo: Leon fine sand
Ly: Lynchburg fine sandy loam
Mu: Murville mucky fine sand
On: Onslow fine sandy loam
Ra: Rains fine sandy loam
Impact 1: Wetland 50aEmergent Wetland (within easement)0.33 Acres of Temporary Impact
Impact 2: Wetland 50bForestedt Wetland (Temporary Workspace)0.27 Acres of Temporary Impact Matchline 1Matchline
Project Limit of Disturbance
Wetland Impacts
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FIGURE NO.4
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3-20-20
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
Impact 1: Wetland 50aEmergent Wetland (within easement)0.33 Acres of Temporary Impact
Impact 2: Wetland 50bForestedt Wetland (Temporary Workspace)0.27 Acres of Temporary Impact Matchline 2Matchline 1Matchline
Project Limit of Disturbance
Wetland Impacts
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FIGURE NO.5
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3-20-20
7335-20-014PNG NATURAL GAS LIE 99 LEAK REPAIRBRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINADrawing Path: Q:\PROJECTS\2020\7335-20-014 PNG Line 99 Leak\IMPACT.mxd plotted by abentz 03-20-20200 100 200
(FEET)IMPACT MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³
REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
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(FEET)IMPACT MAP³REFERENCE:GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE 2016 NCONEMAP AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERYLAYER. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONSDISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.