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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
524 S. NEW HOPE ROAD
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27610
919-212-1760 • FAX [phone]
April 15, 2005
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Section 401/ Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
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Subject: ENCNG Phase 4 Reroute, Pender County, North Carolina
DWQ Permit #030402 (Phase 4A)
DWQ Permit #03-0914 (Phase 4B)
Ms. Karoly:
Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI) is pleased to provide you with the following information on
behalf of Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (EasternNC) regarding a reroute along Phase 4 in
Pender County, North Carolina. EasternNC was issued permits pertaining to the construction of
Phase 413, and 4A. The reroute area covers a section of both Phases 4A and 4B. EasternNC is
respectfully requesting that a Letter of Refinement be granted for this proposed reroute. Ms.
Noelle Lutheran was our DWQ contact in the Wilmington office.
The previously issued permits for Phase 4A are as follows:
• NCDCM CAMA Permit #83-03;
• United States Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) Permit #200300493; and
• NC Division of Water Quality Permit #030402.
The previously issued permits for Phase 4B are as follows:
• NCDCM CAMA Permit #168-03;
• ACOE Permit #200301099; and
• NC Division of Water Quality Permit #03-0914.
The Phase 4 reroute is located approximately 1.0 mile east of the community of Rocky Point in
Pender County, NC. Utilizing this reroute will shorten the overall route and will avoid significant
wetland and stream impacts that would have been incurred in the powerline easement.
Refer to the attached topographic maps for a depiction of the reroute. The Phase 4 reroute begins
where the powerline easement planned for use by the original Phase 4B route and NC 210
intersect. This point is slightly west of the NC 210 and Interstate 40 (1-40) interchange. The
Phase 4 reroute follows NC 210 west for approximately 800 feet before turning south on NC 117
for approximately 4.5 miles. It then turns west after crossing the original route south of an
existing trailer park where is continues for approximately 2000 feet until it reconnects again with
Phase 4A in the original powerline easement. The proposed construction easement will be an
acquired easement on private lands ranging from approximately 50 to 100 feet from edge of
pavement along NC 210 and NC 117; the terminus will be reached by paralleling an existing
trailer park.

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Wetlands and Surface Waters
The wetland delineation effort occurred in March-April 2005. Wetland areas were evaluated
using the three-parameter approach outlined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual, which requires the presence of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation,
and evidence of wetland hydrology within 12 inches of the ground surface. Stream channels were
also delineated following criteria established by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) and COE. No CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) were encountered.
Nine (9) wetland areas and three (3) stream channels were identified and delineated within the
Phase 4 reroute study corridor. Wetland areas were flagged with sequentially numbered pink and
black stripe and solid blue flagging. Streams were delineated with sequentially numbered solid
blue and solid orange flagging. Global Positioning System (GPS) maps depicting the extent and
location of the wetlands and stream channels displayed on 1999 color infrared images and
topographic maps are included at the end of this report. Wetlands and streams identified within
the project study area were located using Trimble Pathfinder"" GPS technology. The following
list details the individual wetlands and streams identified along the proposed EasternNC Phase 4
reroute.
These wetlands consist of roadside emergent, scrub/shrub, and forested wetlands. None of the
wetlands encountered within the proposed construction corridor exceed 0.10 acre. The following
amounts represent the wetland acreage and linear feet of stream channel occurring within the
proposed construction corridor. Refer to the aerial photographs for a depiction of the wetland
mapping effort.
Wetland No. Type Size Crossing Method
Wetland 1: Forested 0.002 acre HDD
Wetland 2: Forested 0.008 acre HDD
Wetland 3: Forested 0.001 acre HDD
Wetland 4: Emergent 0.005 acre Open-cut
Wetland 5: Scrub/Shrub 0.013 acre Open-cut
Wetland 6: Scrub/Shrub 0.023 acre Open-cut
Wetland 7: Emergent 0.001 acre Open-cut
Wetland 8: Emergent 0.024 acre HDD
Wetland 9: Forested 0.016 acre HDD
WETLAND TOTAL: 0.093 ACRE
OPEN-CUT TOTAL: 0.042 ACRE
HDD TOTAL: 0.051 ACRE
Stream No. Type Width Crossing Method
Stream 1: Perennial 20 feet wide Open-cut
Stream 2: Perennial 2 feet wide Open-cut
Stream 3: Perennial 2 feet wide Open-cut
STREAM TOTAL: 24 FEET
Impact Comparison of the Original Phase 4A and 4B Routes and the Phase 4 Reroute
Fourteen (14) wetland areas and three (3) stream channels were identified within the original
Phase 4A and 4B routes, which would be avoided by utilizing the Phase 4 reroute.
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Thirteen emergent wetland areas (W1-W13) totaling 1.021 acres were identified within the
original Phase 4A route. One of these emergent wetland areas was proposed for horizontal
directional drill (HDD) and the other 12-wetland areas were proposed to be open cut for a total
open-cut impact of 0.99 acre. Two stream channels (S I and S2) totaling 19 linear feet were
identified within the original Phase 4A route that will be avoided by utilizing the Phase 4 reroute.
Both of these streams are perennial and were proposed to be open cut.
One successional wetland area (W168) totaling 2.026 acres was identified within the original
Phase 4B route and it was proposed to be open-cut. One stream channel (S48) totaling 5 linear
feet was identified within the original Phase 4B route and was proposed to be open cut.
The Phase 4 reroute will result in an overall wetland impact reduction of approximately 2.9 acres.
Stream impacts resulting from open-cuts will remain the same at 24 feet.
The original Phase 4A and 413 routes will impact more wetland areas than the currently proposed
Phase 4 reroute. Stream impacts will remain the same. Forested wetland areas within the Phase 4
reroute would be crossed utilizing HDD to avoid clearing mature vegetation. Emergent wetland
areas and stream channels would be crossed utilizing open cut techniques. There will be no net
loss of wetlands due to the utilization of HDD within the forested wetlands and by using open cut
techniques within the other wetlands, which will result in only temporary impacts to emergent
and scrub/shrub wetland areas.
Threatened and Endanaered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) [list date January 29, 2003] indicates eleven
species with the federal designation of Threatened or Endangered that have ranges extending into
Pender County: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser
brevirostrum), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), piping plover (Charadrius melodus), red-
cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), manatee (Trichechus manatus), seabeach amaranth
(Amaranthus pumilus), golden sedge (Carex lutea), rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia
asperulaefolia), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana), and Cooley's meadowrue
(Thalictrum cooleyi). Five of the species listed as endangered or threatened (shortnose sturgeon,
loggerhead sea turtle, piping plover, seabeach amaranth, and manatee) are found only in marine
or barrier island habitats and will not be affected by the proposed project.
The American alligator is not subject to review for this project due to its status as threatened due
to similarity of appearance to other listed crocodilians, none of which occur in the project area.
Red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) inhabit mature to over-mature southern pine forests. Primary
nest sites include open pine stands greater than 60 years of age with little or no mid-story
development. Foraging habitat is comprised of open pine or pine/mixed hardwood stands 30
years of age or older with optimal foraging being open pine stands over 60 years old. The project
study area does not contain any open pine stands. The close proximity to several major highways
and areas populated with single-family homes fragment the remaining forested areas. Potential
habitat for this species does not exist within the project study area. NHP records review revealed
no documented occurrence within 3.0 miles of the project study area.
Potential Habitat: No Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Rough-leaved loosestrife is a perennial herb, endemic to the coastal plain and sandhills of North
Carolina and South Carolina. It is associated with sandy or peaty soils and moist open habitat.
Preferred habitat of the rough-leaved loosestrife consists of shrubby areas where lack of canopy
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vegetation allows abundant sunlight to enter the herb layer. NHP records review revealed no
documented populations of this species within a 3.0-mile radius of the project study area.
Potential habitat for this species does exist within the project study area near Wetland 8 (W8).
This wetland will be crossed with HDD due to it previously being identified as potential habitat.
Surveys for this species were conducted in May 2003 as part of the work completed for ENCNG
Phase 4A pipeline and updated in June 2004 for a potential substation site evaluation for Progress
Energy. The surveys were conducted due to this species often being found in drier ecotonal areas
uphill of the wetland line where ENCNG may alter during construction. No rough-leaved
loosestrife was found.
Potential Habitat: Yes Biological Conclusion: Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Cooley's meadowrue is a perennial herb endemic to the southeastern coastal plain. Preferred
habitat is boggy savannah-like borders of low woodlands, roadside ditches, and powerline right-
of-ways. Potential habitat locations for this species are similar as for rough-leaved loosestrife.
NHP records review revealed no documented populations of this species within a 3.0-mile radius
of the project study area Limited areas of potential habitat for this species occur around Wetland
8 (W8). This area was originally identified as potential habitat during surveys conducted for
ENCNG Phase 4A. EasternNC agreed to drill under the wetland, thus avoiding the potential for
any impact. W8 will be crossed with HDD due to it being previously identified as potential
habitat. Surveys for this species were again conducted in June 2004 as part of a potential
substation site evaluation for Progress Energy. No Cooley's meadowrue was found.
Potential Habitat: Yes Biological Conclusion: Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Golden sedge is a perennial herb known only from Onslow and Pender Counties in North
Carolina. Preferred habitat is the ecotone between pine savannas and adjacent wet hardwood or
hardwood/conifer forest. Potential habitat locations for this species are similar as for rough-
leaved loosestrife. NHP records review revealed no documented populations of this species
within a 3.0-mile radius of the project study area. Limited areas of potential habitat for this
species occur around Wetland 8 (W8). This area was originally identified as potential habitat
during surveys conducted for ENCNG Phase 4A. EasternNC agreed to drill under the wetland,
thus avoiding the potential for any impact. W8 will be crossed with HDD due to it being
previously identified as potential habitat. Surveys for this species were again conducted in June
2004 as part of a potential substation site evaluation for Progress Energy. No golden sedge was
found.
Potential Habitat: Yes Biological Conclusion: Not Likely to Adversely Affect
American chaffseed is a fire maintained perennial herb that occurs in grass/sedge assemblages
with moist acidic sandy loams or sandy peat loams. These assemblages typically exist in moist
pine flatwoods, savannas, bog borders, and open oak woods. NHP records review revealed no
documented populations of this species within a 3.0-mile radius of the project study area. The
lack of fire along with the increased succession of woody plants renders project study area
unsuitable for American chaffseed. Potential habitat for this species does not exist within the
project study area.
Potential Habitat: No Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Cultural Resources
ESI archaeologists have investigated the proposed Phase 4 reroute and are currently in
consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Please contact Scott Seibel of
our office at 919-212-1760 if you have any cultural resource questions.
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ESI is respectfully requesting the NCDWQ issue EaslemAIC approval for this reroute. Please feel
free to call me if you have any other questions or comments.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Jeff Harbour, PWS
Senior Scientist
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Noelle Lutheran
WO Supervisor: Rick Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Eastern Natural Gas Phase IVA Apec Fiber Optic County Pender
Project Number 03 0402 County2 New Hanover
Recvd From APP Region Wilmington
Received Date 4/1/03 Recvd By Region
Project Type provide natural gas service
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
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Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y O N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y p N Recommendation: Q Issue 6 Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
This office has no objection to the eject as proposed provided that all of the conditions of General
Water Quality Certification #3400 and the additional conditions listed in the written 401 Certification
are met.
the 401 Water Quality Certification was issued on 5/22/03.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200300493
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PO BOX 1890
WILMINGTON NC 28402-1890
May 14, 200
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Parkview Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Reference the enclosed application from Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG) and
Albermarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation (APEC) for Department of the Army
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to temporarily impact approximately 7.3
acres of DA jurisdictional wetlands and approximately 40 linear feet of stream channels to
facilitate the installation of 15.7 miles of natural gas transmission line and fiber optic cable
conduit within the Cape Fear and the Northeast Cape Fear River Basins, in Pender and New
Hanover Counties, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid
request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. We have determined that a water quality certification is required under the
provisions of Section 401 of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. A Department of the Army
permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a
request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on
the request, or asked for an extension of time, by 14 July 2003, the District Engineer will deem
that waiver has occurred.
May 14, 2003
To: John Dorney
Re: CAMA's Application Requesting Comments
On Phase 4A of EasternNC Pipeline
On behalf of Joanne Steenhuis of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, Eastern North Carolina
Natural Gas is submitting our Phase 4A Natural Gas Pipeline Project application for your review. You
should also be receiving a comment package from DCM indicating their commenting deadline of June 1,
2003. I understand that you likely have already seen this application since it was submitted to your office
earlier as part of the Section 404/401 application. Please call me at [phone] or Jeff Harbour of ESI
at [phone] if you have any questions relating to the application. Thank you for your time and
consideration in this matter.
Sheila J. Hughes
EasternNC Natural Gas
Environmental Coordinator
WETLANDS / 401 GROUP

WATER QUALITY SECTION
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 12, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Mr. John R. Dorney
Division of Water Quality
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Progress Energy and APEC
Pender and New Hanover Counties
To install natural gas and fiber optic line primarily within existing power line easements
and NC Department of Transportation right-of-ways.
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NATEPQUALITYSECTIGN
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
June 4, 2003. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Joanne Steenhuis at
910-395-3900. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Progress Energy (John Monohan) and APEC (John Whalen), Phase IVA
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE:
Photo Index - 2000: N/A 1995: N/A 1989: N/A
(See photos in notebook)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2333478.775 Y: 233215.053 GPS File:Q05082113
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 02/26/03
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 04/24/03
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender, and New Hanover
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CS,EW, PT
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Power lines
Planned - 12-inch natural gas pipeline with a fiber optic
line in the same trench
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OT14F.R
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
404 designated Temporary impacts of 7.3 ac of 404 type
wetlands and Horizontal directional
drilling of 1.6 ac
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands Temporary impacts of 2 perennial
Open Water streams by open cut construction (383.7
sq ft) and 3 perennial streams
horizontally directionally drilled
(20863.3 s ft
(C) Other (Highground) 1,248,989 sq ft
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 1,657,920 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: See attachment 1 Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to install 15.7 mi of natural gas and fiber optic
line primarily within existing power line easements and NC Department
of Transportation right-of ways.
Eastern NC Natural gas and APEC Fiber Optic
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9. Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
Pender, and New Hanover Counties
Project Setting
The development of a natural gas pipeline and fiber optic line is proposed for eastern North Carolina in Pender
and New Hanover Counties as part (Phase IVA) of a larger project designed to provide natural gas and fiber optic
service to eastern North Carolina. The gas pipeline and the fiber optic conduit are proposed in the same alignment and
installation will occur simultaneously. The pipeline route is proposed inside the existing power line easements and
highway right of ways.
Maintained or previously disturbed lands (powerline easements and road right-of-ways) will be the majority of
the impacted area for this proposed project. The project area is entirely situated within the Cape Fear River Basin. The
pipeline will cross five surface waters: two unnamed tributaries to Turkey Creek, located in Pender County, two
sections of the Northeast Cape Fear River located on the Pender/New Hanover County line and Fishing Creek (see
chart in application package). All wetland crossings are of the Section 404 Type and are under the jurisdiction of the
Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Quality.
The starting point of the proposed Phase IVA project begins in an existing Progress Energy powerline easement
located on SR 1517 east of Rocky Point Elementary School, just south of the intersection of NC 210 and Interstate 40.
The proposed pipeline runs south for 2.8 miles and then turns southwest and crosses US 117 while remaining within
the powerline easement. The proposed pipeline would head in a southwest direction for 7.7 miles and crosses the
Northeast Cape Fear River in two locations. The proposed gas pipeline would then turn southeast and follow the US
Highway 421 right-of-way for 4.4 miles. The proposed gas pipeline would then re-enter another Progress Energy
powerline easement near the Sutton Power Plant and continues within this easement for 0.8 miles until it would
terminate at the power plant.
Project Description
The project is funded by the State of North Carolina through the Clean Water and Natural Gas Critical Needs
Act of 1998. Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG) has been granted an exclusive franchise to provide natural
gas service to eastern North Carolina. The fiber optic line would provide telecommunications and network services
along the proposed route. Phase IVA consist of 15.7 miles of transmission line. The EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC
fiber optic project is located in the Coastal Plain physiographic province of North Carolina and within the Cape Fear
River Basin. Specifically, the project crosses a total of 5 waterbodies. Most of the installation is proposed in the
maintained Progress Energy power line easement. The installation is proposed along the edge of the maintained power
line corridor, or along dirt access roads inside existing easements. In areas where the pipeline would be installed in the
NCDOT right of way, the alignment would be five feet inside the right of way boundaries. EasternNC has the
flexibility to move around the NCDOT rights-of-way and, to a lesser extent, in the Progress Energy easements if it will
allow complete avoidance of jurisdictional wetlands and/or surface waters. The construction easement is 20 feet wide
along the proposed route.
The applicant proposes to Hydraulic Directional Drill (HDD) all wetland, river and stream crossings for all
streams wider than 20 feet. Some perennial streams less than 20 feet wide will be crossed using open cut trench
techniques if field conditions permit. These perennial streams that will be open-cut are canals or ditched streams that
appear to be maintained regularly. HDD will be used if there is flowing water in these intermittent streams and open-
cut techniques will be used if the intermittent channels are dry. However all streams under jurisdiction of the Division
of Coastal Management will be crossed using HDD. The pipeline will be a minimum of 15' below the stream or river
channel.
Eastern NC Natural gas and APEC Fiber Optic
Page Three
The pipeline will be trenched in upland areas with a minimum of 3' of soil coverage. Soil will be stored in
upland areas. As the pipe is lowered in place the trench will be backfilled to pre-construction contours and elevations.
The trench will be covered daily. A permanent ground cover will be applied weekly. All staging areas are proposed to
be located in upland areas requiring minimal disturbance. The Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan is included in
Attachment E.
The applicant also proposes to construct appurtenant facilities such as, valve, metering and regulation stations.
Typically these stations will be constructed in 50' by 150' or smaller workspaces with permanent sites being 50' by 30'
or smaller. A number of these sites along Phase 4A and the APEC fiber optic route are being investigated. EastemNC
will locate these sites in upland areas and no wetland impacts are anticipated.
The distribution lines will consist of 2, 4 and 6-inch plastic pipe constructed primarily to serve existing
residential, commercial and industrial customers. Where possible, the distribution lines will be constructed along
existing streets and roads within existing areas of development. Should situations arise where the distribution lines
cannot be located to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, construction techniques such as HDD will be implemented
where feasible to avoid impacts.
Anticipated Impacts
Installation of the main transmission line (15.7 miles) would result in the temporary impacts/disturbance of:
Highground 1248989 sq ft
404 type wetlands 317988 sq ft (open trenching)
69696 sq ft horizontal directionally drilling
Open Water impacts 383.7 sq ft (potential open channel cuts)
20863 sq ft horizontal directionally drilling
TOTAL IMPACTS 1657920 sq ft
All entrance and exit points for the HDD and the resultant spoil material will be located outside designated
AECs. Because the project is proposed within maintained CP&L power line right of ways, impacts would be minimal.
The use of HDD would allow Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas to completely avoid direct impacts to AECs. Silt
fences are proposed around the entry and exit points for the HDD to contain spoil material. All disturbed high ground
areas will be graded and seeded weekly to minimize potential erosion.
Short-term impacts to "waters" would include minor turbidity. The turbidity would be minimized through the use
of silt fences and/or turbidity curtains.
Submitted by: Joanne Steenhuis Date: May 9, 2003 Office: Wilmington
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ATTACHMENT I
Waterbody
NE Cape Fear River (West of US 117)
NE Cape Fear River (East of US 421)
Fishing Creek (Adj to US 421)
UT to Turkey Creek (East of US 117)
UT to Turkey Creek (East of US 117)
County
Pender & New Hanover
Pender and New Hanover
New Hanover
Pender
Pender
DWQ Classification
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WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ACTION ID: 200300493
PUBLIC NOTICE
MAY 0 6 2003
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 5, 2003
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG), a Division of Progress Energy,
c/o Mr. John M. Monaghan, Post Office Box 1551-PEB 18, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602, and
the Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation (APEC), c/o Mr. John Whalen,
5234 Greens Dairy Road, Raleigh, NC 27616, have applied for a Department of the Army (DA)
individual permit TO TEMPORARILY IMPACT APPROXIMATELY 7.3 ACRES OF DA
JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LINEAR FEET OF STREAM
CHANNELS TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF 15.7 MILES OF NATURAL GAS
TRANSMISSION LINE AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONDUIT WITHIN THE CAPE FEAR
AND THE NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR RIVER BASINS, IN NORTH CAROLINA. The
proposed project is located within existing Progress Energy powerline easements and within
maintained North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) right-of-ways in Pender and
New Hanover Counties.
This project represents Phase 4A of a multiphased project that began in 2001. Previous
Phases (Phases 1, 2 and 7) were authorized under the authority of Nationwide Permit 12.
Authorized wetland impacts for those phases total 2.63 acres, of which 1.43 acres resulted in a
change in plant community (forest to herbaceous) and compensatory mitigation was required and
completed. Phase IIIA is presently being reviewed through the individual permit process.
Proposed impacts for Phase IRA include temporary impacts to approximately 22.7 acres of
wetland and 540 linear feet of stream channels.
The following description of this project is taken from data provided by the applicant and
from observations made during onsite inspections by representatives of the Corps of Engineers.
ENCNG proposes to install an additional 15.7 miles of natural gas transmission line utilizing
horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and excavated trench methodologies. The Phase 4A
project will begin in an existing Progress Energy powerline easement located on SR 1517, just
south of NC Highway 210 and Interstate 40 intersection in Pender County and will terminate at
the Sutton Power Plant west of US Highway 421, in New Hanover County. The transmission
system will consist of 12-inch diameter pipe. The gas line is being installed primarily to serve
residential, commercial and industrial customers. APEC will install the fiber optic conduit
concurrently with the natural gas pipeline construction. The construction corridor is
approximately 20 feet wide.
The project crosses a total of 5 waterbodies. Three perennial streams will be directionally
bored. Smaller streams will be crossed using open-cut techniques.
The project will cross 24 separate wetland areas located within NCDOT right-of-ways
and Progress Energy powerline easements. Wetland types to be crossed include Coastal Plain
small stream swamp, cypress-gum swamp, Coastal Plain bottomland hardwood forest and
successional shrub/scrub and herbaceous wetlands. Larger wetland areas will be directionally
bored. Open trench methodology will be utilized in smaller wetland crossings.
The applicant proposes to utilize HDD methods to avoid impacts to Areas of
Environmental Concern as designated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
Forested wetlands will not be impacted by this project. Conversion of wetland community types
is not proposed. The applicant also agrees to avoid or minimize impacts to streams containing
anadromous fish spawning and rearing habitat. The applicant does not propose compensatory
mitigation for this project.
Plans showing the work are included with this public notice. The plans and additional
information provided by the applicant detailing avoidance and minimization efforts can also be
reviewed at the Wilmington Regulatory Field Office, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403.
This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability of other actions by North Carolina
agencies such as:
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ).
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina General
Statute 113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM).
c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area Management
Act (LAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) or their
delegates.
d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-Owned
submerged land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11, and 146-12 by
the North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDA) and the North Carolina Council of
State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation control Plan by the Land
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources (NCDLR), pursuant to the State
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 a-50-66).

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.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Any person may
request, in writing within the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be
held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with particularity, the
reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register
of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as
being eligible for inclusion therein, and this site is not registered property or property listed as
being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the
extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of
the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or
historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
Based upon available information, the proposed activity will be constructed in an area
where potential habitat exists for Cooley's meadowrue (Thalicturm cooleyi), golden sedge
(Carex lutea), and rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia). These species are
federally listed as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Presently the applicant is conducting species-specific surveys to determine potential impact to
those species.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public
interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public
interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be
balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a
proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore
determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the
national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative effects thereof.
Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands,
cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with
Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral
needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people.
For activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States,
a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not
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comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the
preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless
the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate
the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of
Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. 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 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, NCDWQ, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27604=2260. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any person requesting
copies upon payment of reproduction cost.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be
received in the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Wilmington Regulatory Field
Office, Attn: Ms. Jennifer Frye, Post Office Box 1890, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28402-
1890, until 4:15 p.m., June 5, 2003, Question can be directed to Ms. Frye at telephone (910)
251-4923.
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Executive Summary
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (EastemNC) is seeking permission to construct a new natural
gas transmission and distribution system in coastal North Carolina, in association with a fiber optic
conduit proposed by the Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation (APEC).
Development in coastal areas requires approval pursuant to the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA). In addition, this project requires approval in accordance with Sections
404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. This
document serves both as a CAMA major development permit request and as a U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) Individual Permit application. This submittal also serves as the request for
General Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
EasternNC is a partnership between Progress Energy and APEC, and was formed to supply
natural gas to counties previously unserved in eastern North Carolina after the North Carolina
General Assembly passed the Clean Water and Natural Gas Critical Needs Act of 1998.
Following rigorous review of EastemNCs proposed project, the North Carolina Utilities
Commission granted EastemNC a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and the
exclusive franchise to provide natural gas service through a transmission and distribution system
in 14 eastern North Carolina counties. The pipeline system will be constructed in phases, with
each phase being a single and complete project. APEC will install the fiber optic conduit
concurrently with the pipeline construction. At present, EasternNC and APEC have permitted
Phases 1, 2, and 7. The EasternNC Phase 3A permit is currently out for agency review and
comment, with the permits expected to be issued by late March 2003. This submittal is for what is
referred to as Phase 4A.
The proposed EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will consist of approximately
15.7 miles of transmission mainline within Pender and New Hanover Counties. The transmission
system will consist of 12-inch diameter mainline.
EasternNC has made extensive efforts to minimize environmental impacts during construction
and operation phases of the pipeline system. Careful design of the pipeline system has allowed
the proposed route to be collocated within existing North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) rights-of-way as well as within existing Progress Energy (formerly Carolina Power and
Light) powerline easements. These efforts allow construction to occur in those areas that are
regularly maintained, thus reducing the effect on the surrounding natural environment.
The EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project is located in the Coastal Plain
physiographic province of North Carolina and within the Cape Fear River Basin. Specifically, the
project crosses a total of 5 waterbodies. Following consultation with state and federal resource
agencies, EasternNC has agreed to avoid or minimize disturbance to all streams identified as
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containing anadromous fish spawning or rearing habitat. As a general rule, the Phase 4A and
APEC fiber optic project will be located approximately 5 feet inside the NCDOT right-of-way
boundaries. Within the Progress Energy powerline easements, the pipeline will be constructed
along the edge of the maintained corridor or, in a few circumstances, along existing dirt access
roads that exist in the powerline easements. EastemNC anticipates no additional clearing of
forested areas. Additionally, EastemNC has the flexibility to move around within the NCDOT
rights-of-way and, to a lesser extent, in the Progress Energy easements if it will allow complete
avoidance of jurisdictional wetlands and/or surface waters. The construction easement is
approximately 20 feet wide.
Perennial streams greater than 20 feet in width will be crossed with no impact by utilizing
horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Some perennial streams less than 20 feet wide will be
crossed using open-cut techniques if field conditions permit. These perennial streams that will be
open-cut are canals or ditched streams that appear to be maintained regularly. HDD will be used
if there is flowing water in these intermittent streams and open-cut techniques will be used if the
intermittent channels are dry.
The Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will also cross 26 wetlands that are located within the
existing NCDOT rights-of-ways and the Progress Energy powerline easements. Several of these
wetland crossings are comprised of extensions of a larger wetland system that encroach into the
preferred construction easement. There will be no net loss of wetlands due to utilization of HDD
within the larger wetlands and by using open-cut techniques within the smaller wetlands, which
will result in only temporary impacts to maintained emergent wetlands. No forested wetlands will
be impacted in any way, including conversion of wetland community type. The decision to open-
cut or use HDD will be made by assessing each "wetland system". As a general rule, HDD will
be used for those wetland systems where temporary impacts would exceed 1.0 acre and for those
high-quality systems that have an associated stream or river. In general, those wetland systems
where temporary impacts would be less than 1.0 acre and those that may be isolated may be
open-cut if field conditions allow. The' use of HDD techniques will also allow EastemNC to
completely avoid direct impacts to Areas of Environmental Concerns (AEC) as identified by the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
Construction of the EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project is not expected to
adversely affect any federally listed threatened/endangered species or critical habitat. Likewise,
no adverse impacts to cultural resources are expected as a result of construction.
In addition to the direct impacts, EastemNC has evaluated potential secondary and cumulative
impacts from the proposed project. As part of this evaluation, EastemNC conducted an economic
analysis to determine whether providing natural gas service to eastern North Carolina would
increase development in the area. The analysis indicates that no significant development would
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result from constructing the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project. The size and
configuration of the pipeline is such that it will primarily service existing customers. The economic
analysis also confirms that without the use of public funds (bond money), this project is not
economically feasible.
No significant secondary and/or cumulative environmental impacts are expected as a result of the
construction of the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project. In fact, conversion to
cleaner burning natural gas may reduce atmospheric emissions in the area, which is an
environmental benefit. EasternNC will be providing additional information in support of the
secondary and cumulative impact analysis under separate cover.
This document addresses Phase 4A only.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
524 NEW HOPE ROAD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27610
[phone]
March 31, 2003
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Section 401/ Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Re: EasternNC Natural Gas Pipeline
And APEC Fiber Optic Conduit 3
Phase 4A
Mr. Dorney:
?ETLANDS1401 rROUn
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI) is pleased to submit the attached application on
behalf of Eastern NC Natural Gas (EasternNC) for Phase 4A of their multi-phase eastern
North Carolina natural gas pipeline and APEC's fiber optic conduit. The application fee
of $200 is also enclosed.
EasternNC is requesting an Individual Section 401 certification for this project. ESI is
working with Ms. Noelle Lutheran of the DWQ-Wilmington Field Office on this
particular project. I am enclosing seven complete packages for NCDWQ. I have also
sent one copy to Ms. Lutheran.
Please do not hesitate to call Jeff Harbour or me if you have any questions regarding this
submittal. Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
osh Witherspoon, LSS
Senior Scientist
Form DCM-MP-1
• APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a.
City PcAPIQ State_
Zip Day Phone `"i 19
Fax(g1Q),5, q1Q-&74-7
Landowner:
q?- r-?EfA??`Yri?l I (OiIQf?d.
Name
Address "1 ?? W (Ti IGL"1 c7` I 1 ?7
b. Ci ,town, community or landmark
c. , Street?d?es
_ ('slr:ondary roadAm lc?lYt' n ?e
Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? A_ Yes No
Name of body of w r n est pro)) (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay)
(2
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent:
• Name a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
e cavation and/qr filling activities.
Address ?Mx a
?c,::, -I .
City State C CCl I .
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both?
Fax
c. Proiect name Cif y)
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ff.- Pereit will be isnwd in nm w of Imidow oer(s), mWor
pmjed name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
• a. County LC?OE ll? I ld,.? ?QnO?
c. Will {oj be for public, private or commercial
use? 1 nICf'_ hd1?C?
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pag
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• M. Describe existin stewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER N
CHARACTERISTICS
a. She of entire tract + ?• /h Ies n: Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) ?I A wastewater, hAtstriai/cp° 'wasb
rexidehstiat discbargies.) UA2(f
c. Approximate elevation of above MHW or a
NWL ± ??'1S L jo
fi
d. Sohn s) and texture(s) of tract o. Describe ex' g?dr;pting water supply source.
661,1 mus 5CLAAS qAA. ?O4MS
e. Vegetation on tract PP i sP 1
Ma,n h o -
f. Man-made Features now ion tract Ro &
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g. what is the LAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (mmak ow baud rod am ptw.)
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Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
b. Now is the tract zoned by local government?
Val, o Lt5
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? ?_ Yes No
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j. Has a professional arFhaeologmw assessment been
done for the tract? Xx Yes No
If yes, by whom? Eav?ro,.?nrn?1??ISer?y?c,Ews?ri?c..
k. u the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or MONO proPe tY?
Yes /_ No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other X
If yes, his a delineation been conducted? Yes
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5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims tide
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, they
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims tide, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project
• An accurate, dated work phi (including play view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1R' by 11' white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 71.4203 for a
detailed descrhp m.) -
Plem smote that original drawings are preferred and
only high Quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prigs or other larger plats are atxeptab1e only if an
adequate comber of quality copies are provided by
appliant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Ewneers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
rag?iteumts and k must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
•? orrrtwa C 4.ca; t? is, ne?y.
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• A list of the nahme?s an complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signal return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name kJer 4a, sc.Azoy, 0
Address
Phone
Name sQ glksl A Sk4ee_+
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
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• A check for $Mmade payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Ad (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public land's, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
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6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my tnowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
200
This is the ?21 day of, t9- ..:3
r?AG?ti?
PrintName Jc?n 0\.
Signature ...
LAF.. r Ard+MW Agent
Please indicate attacbmeats pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
_ DCM MP4 Structures Information
_ DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
_ DCM MR6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign mid dart each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
• Riparian Landowners for the EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project and
APEC Fiber Optic Conduit.
Identified Property Owners for the Northeast Cape Fear River, New Hanover and Pender
Counties, Phase 4A.
Pender County, West Side
1. Mr. James V. Daughtry, Trustee
P.O. Box 406
St. Leonard, MD 20685
2. Mr. James P. Richards, Jr.
234 Cloudrise Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
New Hanover County, West and East Sides
1. Hilton Properties Ltd. Partnership
P.O. Box 523
Whiteville, NC 28472
Pender County, East Side
• 1. State of North Carolina
N.C. Department of Administration
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
Identified Property Owners for Fishing Creek Area, New Hanover County, Phase 4A.
New Hanover County
1. Takeda Chemical Products USA
110 Vitamin Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
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• Statement of Compliance
With the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S.113A-1 to 10)
The EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project does involve the expenditure of public funds and will
require multiple agency approvals to construct. However, as discussed in the attached
document (CAMA Development Application and Pre-Construction Notofication for the
EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project), EastemNC does not believe that the project will result in
significant adverse environmental impacts.
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Form DCM-MP 2
*EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Avtxa?t FU1
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channel
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Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
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Rock
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shoreline
stabilization)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from ?1sW
Gkiffffaa
MHW or NWL in cubic yards Sea.
b. Type of material to be excavated S o i
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes ..L No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
APprox;M??ely a6,Soo L" ;c yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimenpktons of disposal area Tn SL
yklerrnt net [Tan
c. Do you claim tide to disposal area?
Yes No Tg Q
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d
Will a disposal
maintenance? _
If yes, where? _
area be available for future
Yes No -rg C)
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• e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes _l?__ No
C Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X_ No
3. SHORELINE STABII. mnoN NIA
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
is (Sown of Wo-d-)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of full in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material bg brought to site?
Yes ?C No
•
If Yes, N I A
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAV3 orXer wetlands?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
S. GENERAL A s a?noI1 [a?? +0 AEG
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? SG %J0,
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
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c. Will wetlands be cr5ssed in trans cling equipment
to project site? Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
?asternNG ??Ae??ne=P%?cc?--?Irase ?A
Applicant or ")w Name
Fjz_1ar,,Q.y Z 1 . 200.3-
Date
Revised 03/95
HDD Discharge Resulting From Crossing CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern
Required Minimum HDD Distance
Width of Total Width of Depth (feet) Below Channel -
AEC Waterbody CAMA Jurisdiction Minimum Depth Based on Minimum Pipeline Based on Minimum Drill Approximate Cubic Yards of Spoil
(feet) (feet)' (feet) Below Stress Radius of 975' for 12" Length Resulting from HDD
Channel and 375' for 6"
Northeast Cape Fear River 563.5 713.5 15 730 15 5.50
Northeast Cape Fear River 434.2 584.2 15 2,500 15 18.94
Fishing Creek 162.8 222.8 15 2,500 15 18.94
Total 1160.5 1520.5 5,730 43.38
' Total width of CAMA jurisdiction includes 30 feet on each side of any stream or river designated as an "Inland Fishing Water"
and 75 feet on each side of those water bodies with adjacent CAMA wetlands.
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*UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this Has a site development plan been submitted to the
proposed project. Division of Environmental Management for review?
X Yes No
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or If yes, date submitted
structures proposed
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
N

b. N}}mber of lots or parcels A ??+gy
S -
w an d NC DoT Ow
J. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
c. Density (give the number of esidential units and the received state or local approval? r) l A
units per acre) ? (Aaoch app-prime d-u-nwd-)
•
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
includin roads ditches, etc. I ?ntAnn sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
to..S!`?c'}'ion cci'Scrhen'? ?n ROWS "wash dow " and residential-discharges). n
4;
T
tc?
-e
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one W.IffizAi
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion (e.g. well, com uAdy, public system, etc.)
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? ---X Yes No
X
If yes, date submitted m. Will water be impounded? Yes
No
If yes, how many acres?
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. n. If the project is a oceanfront development when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N JA

g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of AppAmt or Project Nank
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an A &", A
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by SknAure
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as 3
Fp-1Arvar4 2I
700
• pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for -
a
Hate
vehicular driveways or parking.
Re.iscd 03/95
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325/ Expires December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
mpleting and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
ormation, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information
rations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington. VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Manegement. and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,
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number. 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
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the appgeation.for a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated 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 fug will be returned.
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
John M. Monaghan, Jr. Sr. /ice Pres.
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ra .g" u nor ma,*v l
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
EasternNC Natural. Gas, P.O. Box 1551-PEB 18
Raleigh, NC 27602
a. Residence
b. Business 919-546-5692
a. Residence '
b. Business
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, 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.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE lsw*wnxrko
EasternNC Natural Gas "Phase 4A" Pipeline
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN Nanoncab/el
multiple
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS wsppvc.6mi
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Pender and New Hanover NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, r$"knrnXTrMn1
Please refer to the attached document.
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Please refer to the attached document

ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Description d project, iicAds sa resr?esl
To construct 14.8 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline. Construction will involve the
use of horizontal directional drill (HDD) and trenching equipment. Construction will occur
within maintained Progress Energy powerline easements and within maintained NCDOT
?ights-of-way.
19. Project Purpose mesaibe the reason or pvpow of me project, me #mwx vrw)
To provide natural gas to existing commercial and residential entities along the Phase 4A
route.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Temporary impacts will occur to .3 acres of previously disturbed herbaceous wetlands as
a result of trenching activities. Wetlands crossed with HDD will result in no temporary or
permanent impacts.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
The temporary discharged material will consist of unconsolidated soil that will be used to
backfill the open-cut trench. Total cubic yards are unknown at this time.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled a.. k rru ruts)
Temporary impacts toaacres of maintained herbaceous wetlands and 40 feet of stream
channels within the powerline and NCDOT rights-of-way.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No Q IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
04. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (lf more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
To be submitted by the applicant under separate cover.
25. List of Other Certifications or ApprovaWDenials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVFn nATF nFNIFn
...,.,w we .a nva 1_mciea cv zurnng, vunoing ano noon pram permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
application is complete and accurate. 1 further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly authorized agent of the o licant.
.1 -A1-03
SIGNATURE OF A ICA DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
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 11 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 fake, 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.
Form DCM-W 1
• APPLICATION
(ro be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name APEL-- ?o6- W kalt,r,
b. City, town,a or 1 ark
.Sc??:?1? p '-1- L3
c. ' Street addr secondary road number
?t?chrhe,n? Ph a- B
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? X _ Yes No
Address 523 4 G rt f A_5 y ? e a ? e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river.
a? (? i 11 N creek, sound, bay) Nor4i e,,5+- Cupp
City o? h State
Zip Day Phone (q i °)\ 05_-242(p
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
• Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (f any) Pce- F,bef, - gw c
an Iii Se= _ A_
IWM Permit "M be issMed in now of la dowaer(s), ad/or
pr%*cr nano.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County 1 e^& (- CAL A . NCB! P AOVtr
•
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or fillip activities.
0. i
60 1\ "+
t„] ??h FS?I-ern G. p •n?._
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? N e W
c. Will the p ect be public, p vote or commercial
use? It ? o`t? r 4? cxlgo v?e,
d. Give a brief description of purpose, we, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more spine is needed, please attach
Tonal p:
Anse-
G? O
ro LJ-C 1.
Rewbed 9M
Form DCM MP-1
m. Describe existin Irtelvater treatmneat facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER N
CHARACTERISTICS
'`
f entire tract ± `J. rn 11 ?`
Si
e
n: Describe location and type of discharges to waters
a. z
o of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) wastewater, i ial/vommacial ' 'wash
down* and re+ddeatial disdnargies.)Aur r4A
c. Approximate deviation of above MHW or
' ck
Plat,
44& 60&1*1
M5
NWL S QaS L '10 3S
d. Sod re?s) and texture(s) of tract
Y o. Describe exist fdricing water supply source.
J-?
&L"I mL4S ' AtlS AAA. Inams
%
P
e. PJ/K4Md%-1
14
Vegetation on tract
MaIA v
f. Man-made Features now ion tract ROacj.S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
5
QnW TAGS d/?1VR.W0.??? .
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land in addition to the completed application form, the
classification of the site? rr"uaa ow load Amd we yrw.1 following items must be submitted:
• Conservation Transitional • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Developed Community
Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? claiming to be the owns of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
\IM (i o N5 which the owner darns title, plus written permission
i. is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to arty out the project.
zoning? X_ Yes No

odr za?? ovr?ou+r crn?cm?r. J??1
(.n •
An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a professional arFhaeologial assessment been ink on an 8 1!2' by 11' white paper. (Refer to
done for the tract? XX Yes No Coastal Resources CoM mission Rule 71.0203 for a
- If yes, by whom? detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Hlue4ine
Historic District or does it involve a National p? orother larger phuare only if an
Register listed or eligible property?
No
X
Y adegoate number of quality copies are provided by
_
es applicant. (Contact dye U.S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No
X
h
O Engineers regarding that agencys use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
t
er
coastal (marsh)
has a delineation been conducted? Y??
if yes hemects and it must be sufficiently detailed to
,
pam* a •. rav ;k1 guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the

•
Re bed 03M
•
•
•
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
mimbers, landmarks, and the hike.
•
AV== Certif on }f one is
?p Gt?t? ',?,,ea???tppor??? Ge?Dl?ect k?der
A fist the?ctimplete a of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners mast be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has bees provided.
Name Rte- r 'I O s. o
Address
•
Name --P-2 ATt4? GnF [? S ht?-e
Address
Name
Address
Phone
• A W of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project wad. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
/Yr/A
Vs
• A elicit for"made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of canpfiance with the N.C.
Environmental Poky Ad (N.C.G.S. 113A - I to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public landi, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Ad.
Re iced 43M
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMLSSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
aWiation will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained N the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am autbocuod to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to eater on the sforeanentioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
'Ibis is the ? day of I9-^ .
Print Name . a1QAll1 A)Ll-e-A
Signature
AwAmiud Aceng
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
Project-
X DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Inibrination
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP4 Structures Information
_ DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOM Please sign mad date each mwkwW In she
space provf&d at die baton of each form.
• Riparian Landowners for the EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project and
APEC Fiber Optic Conduit.
Identified Property Owners for the Northeast Cape Fear River, New Hanover and Pender
Counties, Phase 4A.
Pender County, West Side
1. Mr. James V. Daughtry, Trustee
P.O. Box 406
St. Leonard, MD 20685
2. Mr. James P. Richards, Jr.
234 Cloudrise Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
New Hanover County, West and East Sides
1. Hilton Properties Ltd. Partnership
P.O. Box 523
Whiteville, NC 28472
Pender County, East Side
• 1. State of North Carolina
N.C. Department of Administration
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
Identified Property Owners for Fishing Creek Area, New Hanover County, Phase 4A.
New Hanover County
1. Takeda Chemical Products USA
110 Vitamin Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
0
0 Statement of Compliance
With the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10)
The EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project does involve the expenditure of public funds and will
require multiple agency approvals to construct. However, as discussed in the attached
document (CAMA Development Application and Pre-Construction Notofication for the
EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline Project), EastemNC does not believe that the project will result in
significant adverse environmental impacts.
•
0
Form DCM-MP-2
*EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM•MP•1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project-
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Avenge Float
Ezbft pr*ct
74" Dept/
Access
channel
(MLW) or OMW
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(EXCIO& I
"ram
slebilization)
•
Revised 03195
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from w
MHW or NWL in cubic yards sec -e-
?
b. Type of material to be excavated Sot
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic v etation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No
d. Higlhground excavation in cubic yards
Ap?roX;M??el? _q6,!E;700 __ ;( y42nds
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL.
a. Location of disposal area ?FS?'?
txoland a efXX,
b. Dim ions of disposal area T
Vf erMk' f\,P, A LT9
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No Tl3 0
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area
maintenance? Yes
if yes, where?
be available for future
No -ra p
Form DCM-MP 2
`e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes LKL No
E Does the disposal include any area In the water?
Yes _ X No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N /A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of NOW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MOW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(SO-« Of W--d-)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material brought to site?
Yes ;bg No
•
If Yes, N I A
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or then wetlands?
Yes No
If Yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL Rr, a0oli[a6L +o AEG
11
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? SG vim.
n .o A -Seal'
r" c '
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
drwedgep % 76 . l l?;re?E' l Dr; I ??+DD?
Bona
c. Will wetlands be cr:,ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
A7:!?? 'U(? ?_
-K?
?t
a.oo?
F?br?Q?u -I-,
M.
Rtvbtd 0319S
HDD Discharge Resulting From Crossing CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern
Required Minimum HDD Distance
Width of Total Width of Depth (feet) Below Channel -
AEC Waterbody CAMA Jurisdiction Minimum Depth Based on Minimum Pipeline Based on Minimum Drill Approximate Cubic Yards of Spoil
(feet) ' (feet) Below Stress Radius of 975' for 12" Length Resulting from HDD
Channel and 375' for 6"
Northeast Cape Fear River 563.5 713.5 15 730 15 5.50
Northeast Cape Fear River 434.2 584.2 15 2,500 15 18.94
Fishing Creek 162.8 222.8 15 2,500 15 18.94
Total 1160.5 1520.5 5,730 43.38
' Total width of CAMA jurisdiction includes 30 feet on each side of any stream or river designated as an "Inland Fishing Water"
and 75 feet on each side of those water bodies with adjacent CAMA wetlands.
0 0 0
Form DCM-MP-3
40UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or
structures proposed
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management for review?
X Yes No
If yes, date submitted
i. Describe propose4 method of sewage disposal.
b. NP}?Tber of lots or parcels Pm 4.5 e y
KOW an a NC DOT pW
c. Density (give the number o esidential units and the
units per acre)
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed
includin roads ditches, etc. A&%l N?e.n? ?Ot
t?r.s?(`r c+1 oK <oor-mend ?r\ POWs
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? ---Yes No
If yes, date submitted
L List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces.
g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
• pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or parking.
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local approval? IV 1A
(Aaod, appropriate docunrnrotion)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
'wash do " and residential-discharges).
-??{{== cat -er
1. Describe proposed drinking water -supply source
(e.g. well, comm?ynity, public system, etc.)
Nn.
m. Will water be impounded?
If yes, how many acres? _
n. If the project is a oceanfront development when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? 0A ?PEL
or Pro
cht
F4Aw i a , aco3
.I-.- 1T
Yes X No
Revised 03/95
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT COMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
(33 CFR 325) Expires December 31, 2004
The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimeted to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require
5 hours or less. This includes 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
formation, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense. Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of kviormstion
atnons and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suits 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-00031, Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,
no person shell be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not a curte
number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed a display ? valid OMB control
applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having
jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the a
permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and chersctsr of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructional 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.
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
5. APPLICANT'S NAME I S. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE /en.pe/w s nor i.pdredl
John Whalen - APEC
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
5234 Greens Dairy Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
a. Residence
b. Business 919-645-2426
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
a. Residence
b. Business
I hereby authorize, 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.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (se**wnxr/ans.
APEC "Phase 4A" Fiber-Optic Conduit
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN &&w#wbm, I 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS rv.,A.. rnrl
multiple
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Pender and New Hanover NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, rs. knmcrA w
Please refer to the attached document.
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Please refer to the attached document.
F- -I
LJ
ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity tneso?nrid. at poYecr, ?o??ee sr f?wves!
To install fiber-optic conduit concurrently with the pipeline construction. Construction
will occur within maintained Progress Energy powerline easements and within maintained NCDOT
rights-of-way. '
19. Project Purpose raesvae rrw realm or pwpue of me prWa, me ArntrudwriV
To provide telecommunications and data network services for commercial and residential
entities along the Phase 4A route.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL t$ TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Temporary impacts will occur to acres of previously disturbed herbaceous wetlands as
a result of trenching activities. Wetlands crossed with HDD will result in no temporary or
permanent impacts.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards
The temporary discharged material will consist of unconsolidated soil that will be used to
backfill the open-cut trench. Total cubic yards are unknown at this time.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled rseokwrucdi )
Temporary impacts to 73 acres of maintained herbaceous wetlands and 40 feet of stream
channels within the powerline and NCDOT rights-of-way.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes = No L'J IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
•?4. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
To be submitted by the applicant under separate cover.
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' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby m or a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. 1 certify that the information in this
application is c plate accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly authorized nt o e applicant.
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ATU F APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The ust be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duty
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 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 then five yews or both.
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Executive Summary
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (EastemNC) is seeking permission to construct a new natural
gas transmission and distribution system in coastal North Carolina, in association with a fiber optic
conduit proposed by the Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation (APEC).
Development in coastal areas requires approval pursuant to the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA). In addition, this project requires approval in accordance with Sections
404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. This
document serves both as a CAMA major development permit request and as a U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) Individual Permit application. This submittal also serves as the request for
General Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
EasternNC is a partnership between Progress Energy and APEC, and was formed to supply
natural gas to counties previously unserved in eastern North Carolina after the North Carolina
General Assembly passed the Clean Water and Natural Gas Critical Needs Act of 1998.
Following rigorous review of EastemNCs proposed project, the North Carolina Utilities
Commission granted EastemNC a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and the
exclusive franchise to provide natural gas service through a transmission and distribution system
in 14 eastern North Carolina counties. The pipeline system will be constructed in phases, with
is each phase being a single and complete project. APEC will install the fiber optic conduit
concurrently with the pipeline construction. At present, EasternNC and APEC have permitted
Phases 1, 2, and 7. The EastemNC Phase 3A permit is currently out for agency review and
comment, with the permits expected to be issued by late March 2003. This submittal is for what is
referred to as Phase 4A.
The proposed EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will consist of approximately
15.7 miles of transmission mainline within Pender and New Hanover Counties. The transmission
system will consist of 12-inch diameter mainline.
EasternNC has made extensive efforts to minimize environmental impacts during construction
and operation phases of the pipeline system. Careful design of the pipeline system has allowed
the proposed route to be collocated within existing North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) rights-of-way as well as within existing Progress Energy (formerly Carolina Power and
Light) powerline easements. These efforts allow construction to occur in those areas that are
regularly maintained, thus reducing the effect on the surrounding natural environment.
The EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project is located in the Coastal Plain
physiographic province of North Carolina and within the Cape Fear River Basin. Specifically, the
project crosses a total of 5 waterbodies. Following consultation with state and federal resource
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• containing anadromous fish spawning or rearing habitat. As a general rule, the Phase 4A and
APEC fiber optic project will be located approximately 5 feet inside the NCDOT right-of-way
boundaries. Within the Progress Energy powerline easements, the pipeline will be constructed
along the edge of the maintained corridor or, in a few circumstances, along existing dirt access
roads that exist in the powerline easements. EasternNC anticipates no additional clearing of
forested areas. Additionally, EasternNC has the flexibility to move around within the NCDOT
rights-of-way and, to a lesser extent, in the Progress Energy easements if it will allow complete
avoidance of jurisdictional wetlands and/or surface waters. The construction easement is
approximately 20 feet wide.
Perennial streams greater than 20 feet in width will be crossed with no impact by utilizing
horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Some perennial streams less than 20 feet wide will be
crossed using open-cut techniques if field conditions permit. These perennial streams that will be
open-cut are canals or ditched streams that appear to be maintained regularly. HDD will be used
if there is flowing water in these intermittent streams and open-cut techniques will be used if the
intermittent channels are dry.
The Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will also cross 26 wetlands that are located within the
existing NCDOT rights-of-ways and the Progress Energy powerline easements. Several of these
• wetland crossings are comprised of extensions of a larger wetland system that encroach into the
preferred construction easement. There will be no net loss of wetlands due to utilization of HDD
within the larger wetlands and by using open-cut techniques within the smaller wetlands, which
will result in only temporary impacts to maintained emergent wetlands. No forested wetlands will
be impacted in any way, including conversion of wetland community type. The decision to open-
cut or use HDD will be made by assessing each "wetland system". As a general rule, HDD will
be used for those wetland systems where temporary impacts would exceed 1.0 acre and for those
high-quality systems that have an associated stream or river. In general, those wetland systems
where temporary impacts would be less than 1.0 acre and those that may be isolated may be
open-cut if field conditions allow. The use of HDD techniques will also allow EasternNC to
completely avoid direct impacts to Areas of Environmental Concerns (AEC) as identified by the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
Construction of the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project is not expected to
adversely affect any federally listed threatened/endangered species or critical habitat. Likewise,
no adverse impacts to cultural resources are expected as a result of construction.
In addition to the direct impacts, EastemNC has evaluated potential secondary and cumulative
impacts from the proposed project. As part of this evaluation, EasternNC conducted an economic
analysis to determine whether providing natural gas service to eastern North Carolina would
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• result from constructing the EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project. The size and
configuration of the pipeline is such that it will primarily service existing customers. The economic
analysis also confirms that without the use of public funds (bond money), this project is not
economically feasible.
No significant secondary and/or cumulative environmental impacts are expected as a result of the
construction of the EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project. In fact, conversion to
cleaner burning natural gas may reduce atmospheric emissions in the area, which is an
environmental benefit. EastemNC will be providing additional information in support of the
secondary and cumulative impact analysis under separate cover.
This document addresses Phase 4A only.
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1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................1
1 .1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 .1 Transmission System ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 .2 Distribution System ..................................................................................................... 2
1 .2 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS ................................................................................... 2
1 .3 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS .................................................................................................. 3
1 .4 AGENCY COORDINATION ...................................................................................................... 3
1 .5 AGENCY APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 4
1 .6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................ 6
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED ............................................................................................................. 7
2.6 FUTURE PHASES ................................................................................................................. 7
3.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................8
3.1 PHASE 4A ROUTE ............................................................................................................... 8
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING .................................................................................................10
4.1 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................... 10
4.1.1 Physiography, Topography, and Land Use ..............................................................10
4.1.2 Soils ..........................................................................................................................10
4.1.3 Water Resources ...................................................................................................... 11
4.1.3.1 Cape Fear River Basin ..........................................................................................12
4.1.4 Impacts to Water Resources .................................................................................... 13
4.2 BIOTIC RESOURCES .......................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Plant Communities ....................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Wildlife ......................................................................................................................17
5.0 COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT ................................................................................19
6.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES .................................................................................................... 22
5.1 AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) .................................................................... 19
5.2 POTENTIAL AEC IMPACTS ................................................................................................. 20
5.3 ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT .................................................................................................. 20
5.3.1 Potential EFH Impacts ..............................................................................................21
6.1 WETLANDS AND SURFACE WATERS .................................
6.2 JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION PROCEDURES ..............
6.2.1 Study Area for Jurisdictional Delineation ................
6.2.2 Jurisdictional Mapping ............................................
6.3 WETLANDS CROSSED ......................................................
6.4 SURFACE WATERS CROSSED ..........................................
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6.5 PROJECT IMPACTS ............................................................................................................ 28
6.5.1 Wetlands ................................................................................................................... 28
6.5.2 Waterbodies .............................................................................................................. 29
6.6 RIPARIAN BUFFER RULES .................................................................................................. 30
6.7 TEMPORARY IMPACT RESTORATION PLAN .......................................................................... 30
7.0 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES .................................................................... 32
7.1 LISTED SPECIES ................................................................................................................ 32
7.2 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................. 33
7.3 RESULTS ........................................................................................................................... 33
7.4 FEDERAL SPECIES OF CONCERN ........................................................................................ 41
7.5 STATE-LISTED SPECIES ..................................................................................................... 45
7.6 PROTECTED SPECIES CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................. 45
8.0 CULTURAL RESOURCES ..................................................................................................... 45
8.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 45
8.2 RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIONS ............................................................................................ 46
8.3 EFFECTS ........................................................................................................................... 46
8.4 ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY PLAN .......................................................................................... 46
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ................................................................................................ 48

9.1 MINIMIZATION AND AVOIDANCE .......................................................................................... 48
9.2 CUMULATIVE AND SECONDARY IMPACTS ............................................................................ 49
9.3 FUTURE PHASES ............................................................................................................... 49
9.4 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................... 49
10.0 LITERATURE CITED ............................................................................................................51
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TABLE 4-1. PRIMARY WATERBODIES ALONG THE PREFERRED EASTERNNC PHASE 4A
AND APEC FIBER OPTIC ROUTE ........................................................................ 13
TABLE 5-1. CAMA CROSSING FOR THE EASTERNNC PHASE 4A AND
APEC FIBER OPTIC PROJECT ............................................................................ 20
TABLE 6-1. WETLAND CROSSINGS .............................................................................................. 26
TABLE 6-2. SURFACE WATER CROSSINGS ................................................................................... 27
TABLE 7-1: FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES ............................................................................. 32
TABLE 7-2: FEDERAL SPECIES OF CONCERN ............................................................................... 41
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A: PROJECT OVERVIEW MAP
ATTACHMENT B: USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
ATTACHMENT C: WETLAND/STREAM DELINEATION DRAWINGS
ATTACHMENT D: WETLAND/STREAM DELINEATION DATA FORMS (ON ATTACHED DISK
ATTACHMENT E: EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
ATTACHMENT F: APEC FIBER OPTIC TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWING AND TYPICAL
CROSS-SECTIONS FOR CAMA AEC'S
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0 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (EasternNC) is seeking permission to construct a new natural
gas transmission and distribution system in coastal North Carolina. EastemNC is a partnership
between Progress Energy (Progress) and the Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development
Corporation (APEC), and was formed to supply natural gas to counties previously unserved in
eastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) granted EasternNC a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and the exclusive franchise to provide natural
gas service through a transmission and distribution system in 14 eastern North Carolina counties.
The pipeline system is to be constructed in phases, each being a stand-alone project. This
document addresses Phase 4A only. APEC is also proposing to install a fiber optic conduit
concurrently with pipeline construction.
1.1 Project Description
The proposed EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will consist of approximately
15.7 miles of transmission mainline within the counties of Pender and New Hanover. The general
location of the proposed pipeline project is shown on the overview maps included as Attachment
A. The proposed route is shown in further detail on the maps provided in Attachment B. The
Phase 4A project will begin in an existing Progress Energy powerline easement located on SR
1517, just south of NC Highway 210 and Interstate 40 intersection in Pender County and will
terminate at the Sutton Power Plant west of US Highway 421 in New Hanover County.
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The transmission system will consist of a 12-inch diameter mainline. To avoid and minimize
potential environmental impacts, the proposed route is scheduled to be located within existing
Progress Energy powerline easements as well as North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) rights-of-way. Limited portions of the maintained NCDOT rights-of-way will be utilized
and the preferred location is approximately 5 feet inside the outer right-of-way limit. The pipe can
be located closer to the edge of the pavement if it will minimize or avoid wetlands; however, it will
not move outside the NCDOT maintained right-of-way if doing so requires additional clearing of
forested areas. Moving closer to the edge of pavement will be dependent on the amount of
underground utilities currently alongside the roadway. EasternNC desires to have the flexibility to
move within the NCDOT right-of-way in a manner that will minimize impacts. EastemNC also has
some flexibility to move within the Progress Energy easements to avoid and minimize impacts.
Powerpoles and guy wires are the primary restrictions within the Progress Energy easements that
may inhibit moving the pipeline at certain locations. Progress Energy does have the authority to
ask EastemNC to construct in certain locations within the easement. The forester in charge of
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maintenance within the Progress Energy easement also has discretionary authority with regard to
the construction. All of the above factors have been accounted for with regard to the final pipeline
placement.
EasternNC will also construct appurtenant facilities such as valve, metering and regulation
stations. Typically these appurtenances will be constructed in 50-foot by 150-foot or smaller
workspaces with permanent sites being 50-feet by 30-feet or smaller. A number of such sites
along the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic route are being investigated. EasternNC will locate
these sites in upland areas and no wetland impacts are anticipated. EasternNC and
Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI) will investigate these sites for potential impacts to jurisdictional
areas, cultural resources, and threatened and/or endangered species. If potential impacts to
these resources are identified, alternate sites may be available and will be utilized when feasible.
1.1.2 Distribution System
Natural gas distribution lines will consist of 2, 4, and 6-inch plastic pipe constructed primarily to
serve existing residential, commercial and industrial customers. Distribution lines will also be
constructed to serve proposed business parks and several existing and proposed schools.
EasternNC has made every attempt to locate the distribution system within previously disturbed
• rights-of-way. Where possible, the distribution lines will be constructed along existing streets and
roads within existing areas of development. Preliminary locations of distribution systems have
been identified, but the exact locations are not shown on the maps due to scale limitations.
Specific environmentally sensitive areas that will be impacted by the construction of the
distribution system have not been identified. Should situations arise where distribution lines
cannot be located to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, construction techniques such as
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) will be implemented where feasible to avoid impacts.
1.2 General Construction Methods
Construction within NCDOT rights-of-way will be confined to the area "between the ditches," to the
greatest extent possible. NCDOT has requested that construction occur within 5 feet of the outer
right-of-way boundary to the greatest extent practicable. Refinement of the construction
technique in previous phases has allowed EasternNC to decrease the size of the anticipated
construction easement to 20 feet. Soil will be temporarily stored adjacent to the trench under strict
guidelines established through the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. As the pipe is
lowered in place, the trench will be backfilled to pre-construction elevations. The trench will be
covered daily. There will be a minimum of 36 inches of soil covering the pipe. Permanent ground
cover (seed and mulch) will be installed in those areas that are considered to be upland road
shoulder, right-of-way or uplands within Progress Energy easements.
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In those small wetland areas to be open-cut, a surveyor will obtain pre-construction contours prior
to any wetland disturbance. The top six to twelve inches of the wetland topsoil will be segregated
and stockpiled adjacent to the open trench for a minimal amount of time. Stabilizing measures will
be kept in place for the duration of the temporary side casting effort. The topsoil will serve as a
natural seed source and should help the disturbed area to quickly regenerate with native wetland
herbaceous species. A cover of straw or hay will be used for wetland areas. Refer to Section 6.7
for a detailed description of the restoration procedures proposed for any open-cut wetland.
Typically, extra workspaces may be required at road, railroad and other utility crossings. Extra
workspaces for additional storage of excavated soil and pipe may also be required for HDD
construction, and large waterbody and wetland crossings. However, EastemNC will limit
temporary construction easements and extra workspaces to the minimum area necessary to
safely complete the project. Where extra workspaces are required, EasternNC will locate them
outside of jurisdictional areas.
EastemNC also intends to utilize various sites for pipe storage and contractor staging areas.
Minimal ground disturbance will be required at these locations. As described above, these areas
will be located in upland areas and outside of jurisdictional areas, and therefore are not addressed
specifically in this document. EastemNC is currently evaluating the pipeline route to determine
• the appropriate locations for these staging areas.
Upon completion of construction, pre-existing contours will be restored to the extent practicable
and the NCDOT rights-of-way and Progress Energy easements will be stabilized. For safety
purposes, the pipeline will be constructed to have a minimum of 3 feet of soil cover.
1.3 Environmental Surveys
Surveys for wetlands, streams, cultural resources, and threatened and endangered species were
conducted for the entire EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic route. All wetlands, streams,
and AEC's within the affected NCDOT rights-of-way and Progress Energy easements were
delineated by ESI. For further details regarding wetland and stream surveys please refer to
Section 6.0 of this document. Threatened/endangered species and cultural resource surveys are
discussed in Sections 7.0 and 8.0, respectively. Field work for the EastemNC Phase 4A and
APEC fiber optic project commenced in January 2003 and ended in February 2003.
1.4 Agency Coordination
The following state and federal regulatory agencies will have an opportunity to comment and
provide input on this project while it is being reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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• (USACE), North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), and North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management (NCDCM).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP)
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
DENR - Division of Land Resources; Land Quality Section
• North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
An interagency meeting was held on March 11, 2002 to discuss the Phase 4A project. The
following regulatory personnel were present: Joanne Steenhuis (NCDCM-CAMA), Jennifer Frye
and Scott Jones (USACE), and Dale Suiter (USFWS). Noelle Lutheran is representing the
NCDWQ during the review process; however, she was unable to attend the interagency meeting.
EastemNC representatives included John Lepper and Sheila Hughes. ESI representatives
included Jeff Harbour, and Josh Witherspoon. The proposed pipeline route was presented during
this meeting and permitting options were discussed. Additionally, EastemNC has discussed the
project with the North Carolina Coastal Federation, Southern Environmental Law Center, and
other interested environmental groups. To date, no group has indicated any opposition to the
project.
1.5 Agency Applications
Development in coastal areas requires approval pursuant to the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA). In addition, this project requires approval in accordance with Section
404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. This
document serves both as a CAMA major development permit request and as a USACE Individual
Permit (IP) application. NCDWQ General Water Quality Certification is also being requested as
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• Included in this notebook are the NCDCM forms DCM-MP-1, DCM-MP 2 and DCM-MP-3. Also
included is the IP application form requesting Section 404 and Section 10 authorizations.
Land disturbance activities encompassing greater than one acre require an Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan (ESCP) as approved by DENR-Land Quality Section. This plan was
prepared for EasternNC by Eddy Engineering, P.C. (EEPC), of Swansboro, NC. A National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater general permit for construction
activities will also be obtained separately from this submittal, if deemed necessary.
In the previous permitted phases (1, 2, and 7), EastemNC's overall approach to the route
preference, project design, and construction planning has been to comply with the Nationwide
Permit program's intent to authorize "any category of activity involving discharges of dredged or fill
material if the activities in that category are similar in nature and have minimal adverse
environmental impacts, individually or cumulatively," and specifically with the requirements under
NWP 12 "Utility Line Activities" as authorized on March 18, 2002. NWP 12 allows temporary
impacts to wetlands as long as they are returned to pre-construction contours and no wetland
conversion occurs. The temporary impact amount does not count toward the 0.5-acre limit on
permanent loss of non-tidal waters of the United States.
• The Phase 3A and 4A projects were also designed to result in no permanent loss of waters or
wetlands; however, USACE is requiring EastemNC to apply for an IP as opposed to a NWP.
There are several regional NWP conditions that EasternNC will continue to follow throughout the
IP process. These may include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Discharges to waters of the U.S. designated by either NCWRC or NCDMF as anadromous
fish spawning area are prohibited during the period between February 15th and June 30th,
without prior written approval from NCDMF, NCWRC, and USACE.
2) Pipeline/utility line construction through jurisdictional waters and wetlands will be
accomplished using directional drilling/boring methods to the maximum extent practicable.
3) Temporary discharges of excavated or fill material into wetlands and waters of the U.S. will
be for the absolute minimum time necessary to accomplish the work.
Progress Energy, as EastemNC's parent company, has many years of experience in working with
the USACE and other state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that the company's utility
line projects are designed and built in accordance with the Section 404 and 401 program
requirements, including Section 10 requirements.
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• Additionally, the Section 404 IP requires specific review and approvals from other agencies,
including the NCDWQ (the Section 401 water quality certification), the USFWS (threatened and
endangered species review), and the SHPO (cultural resources review). The IP application must
also comply with Section 404(b) Guidelines as established under the regulatory framework of the
Clean Water Act.
1.6 Environmental Compliance
EastemNC will take appropriate steps to avoid, minimize, or mitigate (if needed) impacts, in order
to comply with Section 404(b) Guidelines.
The following points support the position above:
1) The project alignment has been chosen to minimize impacts to pristine and undisturbed
wetlands.
2) Surface water and wetland construction techniques are typical and consistent with utility
line construction.
3) HDD will be utilized as much as is practicable considering wetland sizes and distances.
4) Project permitting is typical and consistent with the Individual Permit process.
5) No permanent loss of waters of the United States will result.
6) Temporary impacts will be restored to pre-construction contours.
7) No wetland conversion will occur.
8) Secondary and cumulative impacts have been addressed and found to be minimal.
E environmental compliance officer who will remain on-site throughout the construction period. This
Compliance with applicable environmental permit conditions and requirements is a critical element
in protecting the environment during construction of any project. EasternNC will comply with all
applicable general and specific USACE, NCDCM and NCDWQ permit conditions and
certifications. Construction will also adhere to EastemNC's ESCP, as prepared by EEPC.
EasternNC will submit the ESCP to DENR's Land Quality Section for their approval.
Due to the complexity of multiple regulatory requirements for this project, EasternNC is also
developing an Environmental Compliance Manual (ECM) specific to the Phase 4A and APEC fiber
optic project. EastemNC and its contractors will use the ECM to facilitate compliance with all
applicable permit requirements during construction of the project. Copies of required approvals
and certifications, including the approved ESCP, will be incorporated into the ECM. In addition,
the ECM will document basic environmental construction techniques and Best Management
Practices that EasternNC and its contractors will implement during and following construction to
protect the environment and to minimize potential adverse effects of the pipeline construction and
maintenance. This will include procedures to handle unanticipated cultural resource discoveries,
spill prevention and containment, and other applicable measures to minimize the potential effects
on the environment during pipeline construction. EastemNC will also utilize a contracted
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• environmental compliance officer will consult with ESI and EEPC on an as-needed basis. Copies
of the guidelines used in the ECM are available from EastemNC upon request.
ESI has worked closely with the environmental compliance officers contracted by EasterNC on
the previous phases of the pipeline. ESI assists them with marking AECs and other
environmentally sensitive areas so that construction crews will not encroach into these areas.
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED
The North Carolina General Assembly recognized the need for a natural gas pipeline system to
serve eastern North Carolina (and other areas of the state). This need was addressed when the
General Assembly passed the Clean Water and Natural Gas Critical Needs Act of 9998 (Act).
This Act provided means to fund construction of and improvements to water, sewer and natural
gas infrastructure that were otherwise economically unfeasible. Subsequently, voters approved a
referendum authorizing the use of state bonds to fund these infrastructure improvements.
The purpose of the proposed EastemNC Phase 4A pipeline project is to provide clean burning
natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers in counties in eastern North
• Carolina currently without natural gas service. The project will also provide an alternative for
consumers interested in converting from existing energy sources. The APEC fiber optic project is
intended to provide state-of-the-art information exchange technology to schools and hospitals
within the Phase 4A area.
2.6 Future Phases
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Phases 313, 413, 5, and 6 of the EastemNC natural gas pipeline system were also approved by the
NCUC (Docket No. G-44, Sub 0, June 7, 2001). However, these phases will be constructed and
operated independently of the Phase 4A project. Future phases will originate at one of several
potential interconnect points. Thus, gas supply sources of future phases will be independent of
the Phase 4A project. Therefore, as discussed and verbally approved during initial project
scoping meetings with the NCDCM, NCDWQ and USACE, EastemNC will seek to permit
subsequent phases separately since each must be able to operate as a stand-alone facility. In
doing so, any action by regulatory agencies on Phase 4A will not imply or affect subsequent
actions on future phases.
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0 3.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
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 project purpose
is to be viewed from the applicant's perspective rather than only from the broad, public
perspective. The essential point of the HQUSACE policy guidance of 22 April 1986 is that under
the Section 404 (bx1) Guidelines, an alternative must be available to the applicant to be a
practicable alternative. Pursuant to 40 CFR 230.10(a)(2) practicable alternatives are those
alternatives that are "available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost,
existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purpose."
The preamble to the Guidelines states, "if an alleged alternative is unreasonably expensive to the
applicant, the alternative is not practicable." Section 40 CFR 230.10 (a) of the Guidelines state
that " no discharge of dredged or fill material shall be permitted if there is a practicable alternative
to the proposed discharge which would have less adverse impact on the aquatic ecosystem, so
long as the alternative does not have other significant environmental consequences."
. 3.1 Phase 4A Route
Phase 4A of the EastemNC pipeline project is designed to connect to an existing North Carolina
Natural Gas (NCNG) pipeline at the Progress Energy Sutton Power Plant west of US 421. One
of the key considerations in developing the proposed pipeline route is to install the pipeline in
existing NCDOT rights-of-way and CP&L easements to eliminate the additional cost of purchasing
land.
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Reviewing potential pipeline routes reveals using the powerline right-of-way for the majority of
Phase 4A is far more cost effective than using the NCDOT rights-of-way along US 117. The costs
of purchasing private property associated with the US 117 right-of-way route would have been
prohibitive. As a major north/south highway, US 117 right-of-way contains numerous
underground utility lines.
One alternative Phase 4A route previously considered was within a Progress Energy powerline
easement east of the current route. This route would have eventually reached US 421 and the
Sutton Plant via the powerline easement adjacent to the Kosa plant. This alternative route went
through an area known as Haw's Run (Onslow County) and also a portion of Holly Shelter Game
Lands (Pender County). Portions of the powerline within Onslow County contain known
populations of two federally protected plant species; golden sedge (Carex lutea) and Cooley's
meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi). Portions of the powerline within Pender County contain known
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• populations of three federally protected plant species; rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia
asperulaefolia), golden sedge, and Cooley's meadowrue. This alternative route has been
abandoned by EastemNC in order to avoid potential impacts to these known plant populations
during construction of the Phase 4 project.
EastemNC's parent company, Progress Energy, currently holds the easements for the entire
length of powerline corridor proposed for this project. The ability to construct the pipeline within
the existing powerlines will provide a substantial cost savings during the construction of this
project and will also alleviate traffic issues along US 117. The powerlines are maintained on an
approximate three-year mowing cycle by CP&L. By using the maintained powerline rights-of-way,
EastemNC will incur the least amount of environmental impacts resulting from project construction
because the wetlands encountered have already been and will continue to be maintained at an
early successional stage during routine maintenance.
Utilizing powerline rights-of-way and the NCDOT rights-of-way will provide the most direct and
least environmentally damaging route for the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project. As stated in
40 CFR 230.10 (a)(2), practicable alternatives are those that are "available and capable of being
done after taking into consideration cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall
project purpose." The preferred alternative for the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will
• have a minimal and temporary effect on aquatic ecosystems.
3.2 No Action Alternative
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A "No Action" alternative is here considered to be one that avoids all wetland and surface water
impacts. A "No Action" decision for this project would result in negative economic impacts to
EastemNC, shareholders, the affected counties, and municipalities. The North Carolina General
Assembly has also recognized the need for natural gas to serve eastern North Carolina. The fact
that the proposed location of the pipeline will utilize primarily disturbed rights-of-way and powerline
easements is more desirable and more appropriate than attempting this venture on undisturbed
property. The "No Action" alternative is not capable of achieving the basic purpose and need of
the proposed project and, therefore, is not a reasonable alternative.
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• 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
4.1 Physical Resources
4.1.1 Physiography, Topography, and Land Use
The EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project is located within the Coastal Plain
physiographic province of North Carolina. The topography of the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic
project corridor is generally characterized as nearly level to gently sloping. United States
Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute series topographic quadrangle maps were used
extensively to determine physiographic relief and to assess landscape characteristics
(Attachment B). Primary land use along the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic route includes
silviculture, agriculture, and forested land. Developed land also accounts for a significant portion
of the land use along the US 421 portion of the Phase 4A route.
4.1.2 Soils
Detailed soil mapping and descriptions were obtained from the latest county soil surveys
published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources
• Conservation Service (NRCS). The specific county soil surveys utilized include the Soil Survey of
Pender County (USDA 1990) and the Soil Survey of New Hanover County (USDA 1977).
Numerous soil-mapping units occur within the project study area; however, many have been
disturbed due to right-of-way and powerline easement activities and other development. Instead
of listing each individual soil-mapping unit, EastemNC is providing the general soil association that
the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic route crosses. Specific mapped soil types are documented
on the USACE jurisdictional determination data forms provided in Attachment D.
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The Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic route crosses six soil associations in Pender County (USDA
1990) and two soil associations in New Hanover County (USDA 1977). All of the soil associations
that are crossed by the route of the pipeline are along roadside rights-of-way or power line
easements.
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• Soil Associations crossed (by county):
Pender County
Murville-Croatan-Torhunta: Nearly level, very poorly drained soils that have a mucky or loamy
surface layer and a sandy or loamy subsoil; on uplands and stream terraces.
Rains-Woodington-Liddell: Nearly level, poorly drained soils that have a loamy surface and a
loamy subsoil; on uplands and stream terraces.
Leon-Mandarin: Nearly level, poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained soils that are sandy
throughout; on uplands and stream terraces.
Goldsboro-Norfolk-Exum: Nearly level to gently sloping, moderately well drained and well drained
soils that have a sandy or loamy surface layer and a loamy subsoil; on uplands and terraces.
Foreston-Autryville-Baymeade: Nearly level to gently sloping, moderately well drained and well
drained soils that have a sandy surface layer and a loamy or sandy subsoil; on uplands and
terraces.
• Muchalee-Dorovan: Nearly level, poorly drained and very poorly drained soils that have a loamy
surface layer underlain by a loamy and sandy material or are sapric material (muck); on flood
plains.
New Hanover County
Dorovan-Johnston : Very poorly drained soils that have a muck, loam, or sandy loam surface and
a layer of muck or sand underlying layer; in areas that are flooded by streams or tides.
Kureb-Baymeade-Rimini association: Excessively drained to well drained soils that have a sand
and tine sand surface layer and a sand, fine sandy loam, and loamy fine sand subsoil; on
uplands.
4.1.3 Water Resources
The Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project crosses the Cape Fear River Basin. The preferred
route in the Cape Fear River basin is located in one USGS hydrologic unit, 03030007.
A Best Usage Classification is assigned to waters of the State of North Carolina based on the
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• proposed project crosses waterbodies with Best Usage Classifications of Class B and C, and
most have supplemental classification of Sw (NCDENR 2003). Class B waterbodies are fresh
waters suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, primary recreation, and
agriculture. Class C waterbodies are fresh waters suitable for aquatic life propagation and
survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. The supplemental classification
Sw indicates swamp waters, which have low velocities, and other natural characteristics, which
are different from adjacent streams.
The waterbodies crossed by the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project are shown on the USGS
maps in Attachment B. Crossing details are provided in Section 6.0.
Many of the surface waters crossed by the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project may consist of
small, first order stream channels that may or may not have an individual Best Usage
Classification. In instances where a channel does not have an assigned Best Usage
Classification, these streams will share the Best Usage Classification of the first receiving water
body that is classified.
ESI delineated the jurisdictional surface waters along the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project
route in January through February of 2003. Stream delineation was conducted pursuant to
current USACE and NCDWQ criteria. Information regarding the river basin crossed by the Phase
4A and APEC fiber optic project follows. This information includes subbasin information, major
surface water crossings and water quality information based on the most recent Basinwide
Assessment Reports or Water Quality Plans.
Hydrostatic testing is necessary in order to assess the safety of the pipeline. This involves placing
water in the pipeline under pressure in order to check the overall pipeline integrity. This water is
often obtained from municipal water supplies such as fire hydrants or water lines, where available.
Should sufficient water not be available, EastemNC will apply for a permit to withdraw the required
water from available streams with sufficient capacity.
4.1.3.1 Cape Fear River Basin
The starting point of the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project begins in an existing Progress
Energy powerline easement located on SR 1517 east of Rocky Point Elementary School, just
south of the intersection of NC 210 and Interstate 40. The proposed pipeline runs south for 2.8
miles and then turns southwest and crosses US 117 while remaining within the powerline
easement. The pipeline heads in a southwest direction for 7.7 miles and crosses the Northeast
Cape Fear River in two locations. The pipeline then turns southeast and follows the US 421 right-
of-way for 4.4 miles. The pipeline then re-enters another Progress Energy powerline easement
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• the power plant. The Phase 4A project is located in subbasin 03-06-23 of the Cape Fear River
Basin (NCDENR 1999). The major water crossings within the Cape Fear River Basin are the two
crossings of the Northeast Cape Fear River and the single crossing of Fishing Creek. The
Northeast Cape Fear River and Fishing Creek are considered an Areas of Environmental Concern
(AEC) pursuant to CAMA. Please refer to Table 4-1 for a complete listing and description of the
stream crossings within the Cape Fear River Basin.
Table 4-1. Primary Waterbodies Along the Preferred EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC Fiber Optic
Route. Unnamed tributaries (UTs) to these primary waterbodies share the same Best Usage
Classification.
River Basin USGS North Major Streams Best Usage
Hydrologic Carolina Classification
Unit Subbasin
Cape Fear 03030007 03-06-23 Northeast Cape Fear River B, Sw
Northeast Cape Fear River C, Sw
Turkey Creek' C, Sw
Fishing Creek C, Sw
The pipeline only crosses UTs of Turkey Creek.
• 4.1.4 Impacts to Water Resources

The proposed Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project route crosses 5 waterbodies. These
waterbodies include the streams, creeks and rivers under the jurisdiction of USACE, NCDWQ and
those areas under the additional jurisdiction of CAMA. EastemNC will use HDD when feasible to
cross the affected waterbodies. Several of the jurisdictional streams are now ditches or have
been channelized to flow either under the road through culverts or through the powerline
easement as a result of maintenance or silviculture activities. All AECs under the jurisdiction of
CAMA will be crossed via HDD. A total of 3 perennial streams will be crossed via HDD.
Additionally, 2 perennial streams will be crossed by either HDD or open-cut methods, dependant
upon field conditions at the time of construction. Perennial streams that may be considered for
open-cutting are typically less than 20 feet wide and are canals or ditched streams that appear to
be maintained regularly. These are shown as potential open-cut scenarios in Table 6-2.
EastemNC will adhere to requests by NMFS, NCDMF and NCWRC for implementation of a
construction moratorium between certain dates to ensure that the critical times of usage by finfish
species are protected in the event of any surface water being open-cut. Information regarding
these specific dates should be received during this permit application review period. EastemNC
has previously met with NCWRC on previous phases to discuss these issues. The Northeast
Cape Fear River and Fishing Creek may be considered anadromous fish spawning habitat by
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NCWRC and NCDMF. If so, then a construction moratorium will be enforced between February
15th and September 30th. However, the use of HDD on these three areas is expected to allow
construction during this moratorium period since no channel disturbing activities will occur.
Other short-term impacts to water resources include minor turbidity and temporary displacement
of resident aquatic wildlife. Turbidity will be minimized through the use of silt screen either
adjacent to the stream channels or possibly through the use of floating silt curtains within the
channel itself. Best Management Practices and strict adherence to the Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan will limit the overall affect on water resources within the Phase 4A and
APEC fiber optic project route.
4.2 Biotic Resources
4.2.1 Plant Communities
Numerous plant communities occur along the EastemNC Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project
route. These plant communities consist of natural, undisturbed communities outside of the
powerline and NCDOT rights-of-way as well as plant communities resulting from previous
disturbance. Distribution and composition of plant communities throughout the study corridor
reflect landscape-level variations in topography, soils, hydrology, and past and present land use
practices. When appropriate, plant community names have been adopted and modified from the
NHP classification system (Schafale and Weakley 1990) and the descriptions written to reflect
local variations within the project study area. The preferred route for the Phase 4A and APEC
fiber optic project passes through seven natural plant communities, as well as three plant
communities resulting from past or ongoing disturbances. An additional component is the land
that has been disturbed through either residential or commercial development. The proposed
pipeline will not affect these plant community types due to it being constructed within existing
powerline and NCDOT rights-of-way. These communities are discussed because they generally
occur just outside of the right-of-way limits. Each of the natural and disturbed plant community
types is briefly described below.
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Mixed Hardwood Forest - Mixed hardwood forest is a common plant community within the
project study area. This community type can consist of both upland areas and wetland areas.
Typical tree species encountered in mixed hardwood forest includes, but is not limited to, red
maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), water oak (Quercus nigra), laurel oak
(Q. laurifolia), southern red oak (Q. falcata), white oak (Q. alba), American sycamore (Platanus
occidentalis), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), flowering dogwood (Corpus florida), green ash
(Fraxinus pennsylvanica), and American elm (Ulmus americana). Shrub species may include wax
myrtle (Myrica cerifera), American holly (Ilex opaca), tag alder (Alnus semilata), and elderberry
(Sambucus canadensis). Groundcover may be densely covered or very sparse. Typical species
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include Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), yellow jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens),
giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), and bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum).
Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest - Mixed pine/hardwood forest is one of the most common plant
communities within the study corridor. This plant community may have a mixture of the same
species listed for the mixed hardwood forest with an additional component of native pine trees.
These pines typically consist of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), longleaf pine (P. pa/ustris), and pond
pine (P. serotina). Many of these mixed pine/hardwood forests have been subject to silviculture
practices.
Planted Pine - The planted pine community results directly from silviculture operations and is
identified by the monotypic stands of loblolly pine. Many of these planted pine communities were
historically mixed pine/hardwood forest and have been converted to produce only pines. Often a
shrub and vine component will be present in these planted pine communities. Shrubs such as
wax myrtle and bitter gallberry (Ilex glabra) are common. Typical vines include blackberry (Rubus
spp.) and greenbrier (Smilax spp.).
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest - Coastal Plain bottomland hardwood forest is
typically associated with floodplains of larger rivers or streams. Normal hydrology in these
communities is seasonal with the highest water levels typically experienced in the wetter months
of the year. This allows for a diverse assemblage of vegetation, especially herbaceous species.
Typical tree species may consist of red maple, laurel oak, American sycamore, green ash, swamp
tupelo (Nyssa biflora), and ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana). Shrub species may include Virginia
willow (Itea virginica), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), tag alder, and wax myrtle.
Herbaceous species can be very diverse and may consist of sedges (Carex spp.), beakrushes
(Rhynchospora spp.), cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Virginia chain-fern (Woodwardia
virginica), netted chain-fern (W. areolata), and jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum).
Cypress/Gum Swamp - Cypress/gum swamps are also typically associated with floodplains of
large rivers or streams, but are located at slightly lower elevations than those found in Coastal
Plain bottomland hardwood forests. The duration of high water conditions typically last for longer
periods of time in cypress/gum swamps, thus restricting the overall species diversity. Typical
trees encountered in a cypress/gum swamp include bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), swamp
tupelo, and water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica). Herbaceous species are typically sparse in
cypress/gum swamps due to the prolonged inundation; however, lizard's tail (Saururus cemuus) is
a commonly encountered species.
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Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp - The Coastal Plain small stream swamp community is
similar to the cypress/gum swamp, but on a smaller scale. This community is typically found
adjacent to smaller streams that have relatively small watershed areas. Typical trees found in
Coastal Plain small stream swamps include bald cypress, swamp tupelo, red maple, and green
ash. Shrub species may consist of Virginia willow, tag alder, and buttonbush. Herbaceous
species are typically sparse in Coastal Plain small stream swamps with occasional cattail (Typha
spp.) and lizard's tail being relatively common.
Successional/Clear-cut - Successional and clear-cut areas typically result from land clearing or
silviculture operations. These areas will re-vegetate with native and non-native species if left
alone after the initial disturbance. Common species within successional and clear-cut areas
include red maple, sweetgum, loblolly pine, broomsedge (Andropogon virginica), dog-fennel
(Eupatorium capillifolumm.), blackberry, and greenbrier.
Xeric Sandhill Scrub - The Xeric Sandhill Scrub community is typically associated with coarse
deep sands of ridge and swale systems, relict aeolian sand deposits, Carolina bay rims, and
sandy uplands. Normal hydrology in these systems is excessively drained. These communities
are the driest in the Coastal Plain. Tree species consists of an open canopy of longleaf pine
(Pinus palustris), with open to dense understory of turkey oak (Quercus laevis). A sparse low
shrub layer consisting primarily of huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa) and poison ivy
• (Toxicodendron radicans) may be present. Herbaceous species present in the Xeric Sandhill
Scrub community are typically sparse to moderately dense with wiregrass (Aristida stricta),
sandwort (Minuartia caroliniana) and little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) (Schafale and
Weakley 1990).
Agriculture Land - Agriculture is a major component of the economy of the Coastal Plain and
agriculture fields are common along the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project route. Primary
crops include corn and millet. Some fields appear to be active on a yearly basis while others
appear to lie fallow for extended periods of time. Several areas of pasture are present along this
route.
Maintained/Disturbed Land - Maintained/disturbed land includes those areas that are routinely
maintained or have been disturbed to a degree that they no longer maintain any significant plant
communities. These areas include but are not limited to maintained rights-of-way, residential
development, driveways, powerline easements, utility easements, and commercial development.
The majority of the impacts associated with the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project will occur
on maintained/disturbed land; primarily maintained powerline and road rights-of-way. The
powerline easements are maintained on an approximate three-year mowing cycle.
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0 4.2.2 Wildlife
During the field investigation phase of this project, the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project
route was visually surveyed for signs of wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic. Direct observation of
terrestrial and aquatic wildlife was limited to the months of January and February 2003. Direct
observations of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife were documented, and expected population
distributions were determined through observations of available habitat and review of supportive
documentation found in Martof et al. (1980), Webster et a/. (1985), Menhenick (1991), Hamel
(1992), Rohde et al. (1994), and Palmer and Braswell (1995).
Terrestrial
The project study area was visually surveyed for signs of terrestrial wildlife. Very little terrestrial
wildlife was observed within the project study area. Mammals observed within the project study
area include white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginanus), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), and
Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Other mammals expected to occur in and around the
project study area include black bear (Ursus americanus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), marsh rabbit
(Sylvilagus palustris), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), river otter (Lutra canadensis),
beaver (Castor canadensis), and nutria (Myocastor coypus),
No terrestrial reptiles were observed within the project study area. Reptile species expected to
occur in the project study area include, but are not limited to, black racer (Coluber constrictor),
eastern box turtle (Tenapene carolina), green anole (Anolis carolinensis), rough green snake
(Opheodrys aestivus), ground skink (Scincella lateralis), and rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta).
No terrestrial or arboreal amphibians were observed within the project study area. Terrestrial or
arboreal amphibians expected to occur in and around the project study area include such species
as southern leopard frog (Rana utricularia) and spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer).
Aquatic and wetland dependent avian species expected to occur within and around the project
study area include great blue heron (Ardea herodias), mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), wood duck
(Aix sponsa), American black duck (Anas rubripes), ruddy duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), snowy
egret (Egretta thula), great egret (Ardea alba), and belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon).
Additional avian species observed within the project study area include red-shouldered hawk
(Buteo lineatus), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos),
northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), and blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). Other species
expected to occur within and around the project study area include such species as mourning
dove (Zenaida macroura), pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), eastern wood-pewee
(Contopus virens), common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas), and various warblers (Dendroica
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• Most of the terrestrial wildlife occurring in the project study area is typically adapted to life in or
around fragmented landscapes, and overall impacts should be minor. Due to the lack of, or
limited, infringement on natural communities, the proposed project will not result in significant
loss or displacement of known terrestrial animal populations. The proposed Phase 4A and
APEC fiber optic project will not impact wildlife movement corridors, with the possible exception
of temporary displacement during actual construction.
Aquatic
The Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project study area was visually surveyed for signs of
aquatic wildlife; however, no quantitative sampling was conducted. The aquatic habitat within
the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project route includes wetlands and streams. The streams
that were delineated consist of little more than ditches that have intercepted natural stream flow.
These jurisdictional streams (i.e., ditches) provide little habitat for any aquatic wildlife other than
frogs, turtles and a few small fish species.
All of the major streams provide riparian and benthic habitat for a variety of amphibians and
aquatic reptiles. Although none were observed during the field investigation, the following species
are expected to occur in the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project study corridor: green frog
(Rana clamitans), bull frog (Rana catesbeiana), American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis),
snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina), slider (Pseudemys scripta), mud turtle (Kinostemon
• subrubrum), banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata), brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota), and
cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus).
Freshwater fish species of recreational interest potentially found in the waterbodies proposed for
crossing are the yellow perch (Perca flavescens), white perch (Morone americana), largemouth
bass (Maropterus salmoides), chain pickerel (Esox niger), and various sunfish (Lepomis spp.).
Other species that are not of recreational interest but may be encountered in project study area
streams include swamp darter (Etheostoma fusiforme), flier (Centrarchus macropterus), American
eel (Anguilla rostrata), eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki), tadpole madtom (Noturus
gyrinus), yellow bullhead (Ictalurus natalis), and creek chubsucker (Erimyzon oblongus).
Anadromous Fish
The anadromous species potentially making use of surface waters proposed for crossing
include striped bass (Morone saxatilis), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), skipjack herring (A.
chrysochloris), alewife (A. pseudoharengus), and Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus).
Menhinick (1991) has documented these species within major drainages located in Pender and
New Hanover Counties associated with the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project.
ESI contacted Sara Winslow from NCDMF to request detailed information regarding construction
moratoria associated with known anadromous fish spawning areas. The moratoria dates are from
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• spawning and nursery areas. One waterbody is known as an anadramous fish spawing area
along the Phase 4A route (CGIA 2001). This is the Northeast Cape Fear River. This waterbody
will be crossed using HDD resulting in no in-water construction activities. The moratoria dates for
in-water construction activities in non-anadromous spawning and nursery areas is from 15
February until 30 June. One waterbody may be a non-anadromous fish spawning area along the
Phase 4A route. This waterbody is Fishing Creek. This waterbody will be crossed using HDD
resulting in no in-water construction activities. Anadromous and non-anadromous fish spawning
areas will not be impacted by the construction of the Phase 4A project.
5.0 COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT
The NCDCM and the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) manages the CAMA program,
which affords additional protection to certain areas located within any of the twenty (20) coastal
counties. Activities that impact certain coastal wetlands that are under the jurisdiction of CAMA,
also known as AEC, typically require CAMA approval as granted through the NCDCM (NCDCM
2002). Pre-determined areas within the project study area will qualify as AECs because they
meet one or more of the following criteria defining CAMA's AECs: 1) public trust waters; 2)
estuarine waters; 3) coastal shorelines; and 4) coastal wetlands. Public trust waters are the
coastal waters and submerged lands that every North Carolinian has the right to use. These
areas often overlap with estuarine waters, but also include many "inland" fishing waters as
defined by the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (NCDCM 2002). Estuarine waters
are the state's oceans, sounds, tidal rivers and their tributaries, which stretch across coastal
North Carolina and link to the other parts of the estuarine system: public trust areas, coastal
wetlands and coastal shorelines (NCDCM 2002). Coastal shorelines include all lands within 75
feet of the normal high water level of estuarine waters. Coastal wetlands include any marsh in
the 20 coastal counties that regularly or occasionally flood by lunar or wind tides, and include
one or more of the ten listed CAMA plant species.
5.1 Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC)
ESI submitted letters and maps to NCDCM requesting CAMA jurisdictional determinations along
the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project routes. ESI obtained verification from NCDCM
regarding areas within the project study area that will be viewed as AECs pursuant to CAMA.
Ms. Joanne Steenhuis, NCDCM field representative, provided information to ESI indicating
which streams and wetlands will be subject to CAMA jurisdiction. A total of three CAMA
crossings were identified by NCDCM. A list of each CAMA crossing recognized as an AEC is
provided in Table 5-1. Any impacts to these AECs, including the use of HDD, will require
authorization from CAMA in the form of a permit or permit modification. EasternNC will be
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• responsible for notifying all of the affected riparian property owners associated with each of the
three CAMA crossings.
Table 5-1. CAMA Crossings for the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC Fiber Optic Project.
AEC* County River
Basin Location Best Usage
Classification
Mainline
1. NE Cape Fear River Pender and Cape Fear West of US 117 B, Sw
New Hanover
2. NE Cape Fear River Pender and Cape Fear East of US 421 C, Sw
New Hanover
3. Fishing Creek New Hanover Cape Fear US 421 C, Sw
* = Area of Environmental Concern (AEC), as regulated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
5.2 Potential AEC Impacts
In addition to the streams and rivers that may be subject to CAMA jurisdiction, areas that are
within 30 feet of the normal high water line of CAMA streams designated as "Inland Fishing
Waters" are considered AECs (NCDCM 2002). Fishing Creek is considered "Inland Fishing
Waters". Areas within 75 feet of the normal high water line along estuarine waters are also
. considered AECs (NCDCM 2002). No estuarine water will be crossed by this project.
EasternNC intends to install the Phase 4A pipeline under all CAMA AECs by utilizing HDD
techniques. The entry and exit points of the HDD will be designed so that no direct impacts occur
within AEC boundaries. The minimum length of each HDD is listed in Tables 6-1 and 6-2.
Required setback distances will keep the equipment a safe distance from the AEC boundaries.
5.3 Essential Fish Habitat
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) is defined by the NMFS as "those waters and substrate necessary
for fish spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity" (NMFS 1999). For the purpose of
interpreting the definition of EFH: "Waters" include aquatic areas and their associated physical,
chemical and biological properties that are used by fish and may include aquatic areas historically
used by fish where appropriate; "substrate" includes sediment, hard bottom, structures underlying
the waters, and associated biological communities; "necessary" means the habitat required to
support a sustainable fishery and the managed species' contribution to a healthy ecosystem; and
"spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity" covers a species' full life cycle (NMFS 1999).
An EFH Assessment is an analysis of the effects of a proposed action on EFH. Pursuant to 50
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• the effects of that action on EFH, the Federal action agency's views on those effects, and
proposed mitigation, if applicable. An adverse effect includes any impact that reduces the quality
and/or quantity of EFH. Pursuant to 50 CFR 600.810, adverse effects may include direct (e.g.,
contamination or physical disruption), indirect (e.g., loss of prey, or reduction in a species'
fecundity), site-specific or habitat-wide impacts, including individual, cumulative, or synergistic
consequences of actions.
During agency review of the permit application for the proposed project, the USACE makes the
initial determination of whether or not a proposed project "may adversely affect" EFH. This
determination by the USACE is submitted to the NMFS for their review and comment. NMFS will
then determine if additional consultation is necessary regarding the proposed project or if they
concur with USACE's decision.
Any significant stream or river in a county under the jurisdiction of CAMA may be considered EFH
unless otherwise documented by the NMFS. Because of this, it is ESI's opinion that certain
waterbodies within the project study area may be considered EFH by USACE and NMFS. EFH
will likely comprise the Northeast Cape Fear River and Fishing Creek.
5.3.1 Potential EFH Impacts
No adverse impacts to EFH are anticipated as a result of the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic
project primarily because of the construction methods that will be utilized. All CAMA AECs will be
crossed via HDD. Although EFH may potentially exist within the project study area, no adverse
impacts to EFH should occur. USACE will make this final determination and NMFS will have the
opportunity to review and comment on their determination.
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• 6.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
6.1 Wetlands and Surface Waters
The USACE and the EPA jointly define wetlands as:
"Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence
of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include
swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas."
According to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual (USACE 1987), areas must exhibit three
distinct characteristics to be considered jurisdictional wetlands: 1) display a prevalence of
hydrophytic (water tolerant) plants, 2) area dominated by hydric soils and 3) possess sufficient
wetland hydrology. Vegetation, soils, and hydrology data were collected during the field surveys
in order to determine whether the three criteria were satisfied within each potential wetland area.
Dredge and fill activities in "waters of the United States" must be authorized by the USACE
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Waters considered navigable by the
USACE are also subject to permitting of obstructions to navigation under Section 10 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act. Activities authorized by the USACE are subject to further requirements of
Section 401 of the CWA. In North Carolina, the NCDWQ administers the Section 401 Water
Quality Certification process. NCDCM also must issue authorization for any impacts to any AEC's
under the jurisdiction of CAMA. All of these authorizations must be issued prior to any work being
done in jurisdictional areas located within the Phase 3A and APEC fiber optic project study area.
6.2 Jurisdictional Determination Procedures
•
ESI conducted initial field surveys in January and February 2003 to delineate jurisdictional "waters
of the United States," including wetlands. Wetlands were delineated using the 1987 U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (USACE 1987). To provide additional
verification of the delineation, ESI senior scientists and the project manager conducted quality
control surveys of the delineation process. Where necessary, delineation information was
updated accordingly. USACE data forms were completed for each delineated wetland and
include an upland form and a wetland form. Detailed notes for each stream crossing were also
collected and questionable stream channels were scored using the NCDWQ Stream Classification
Forms. All of these data forms are included in Attachment D. USACE and NCDWQ data forms
are in order of wetland/stream occurrence and go from north to south.
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• 6.2.1 Study Area for Jurisdictional Delineation
Due to the proposed route occurring within NCDOT rights-of-way and Progress Energy powerline
easements, all wetlands and streams were delineated within the known and estimated NCDOT
right-of-way and Progress Energy powerline easement limits.
6.2.2 Jurisdictional Mapping
Wetland and stream boundaries were marked with sequentially numbered wetland survey tape
(pink/black striped and blue tape). Flagging was tied to vegetation in a manner so as to make it
as permanent as possible to facilitate follow-up surveys as required prior to construction. To
facilitate planning, the jurisdictional boundaries have been mapped using a Trimble TM Pro-XR
GPS receiver and TSC1 data logger with Asset Survey software. This software included a data
dictionary specifically developed by ESI for this project. All ".ssf' files were differentially corrected
using the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) beacon in Washington, North Carolina. The coordinate
system output settings for the GPS mapping were as follows:
System: U.S. State Plane 1983
Zone: North Carolina 3200
• Datum: NAD 83 (Conus)
Coordinate Units: U.S. Survey Feet
Altitude Units: U.S. Survey Feet
Altitude Reference: HAE
Export Coordinates: X, Y, Z
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6.3 Wetlands Crossed
Several vegetated wetland communities are found along the proposed route. These community
types include Coastal Plain small stream swamp, cypress-gum swamp, Coastal Plain bottomland
hardwood forest, successional shrub/scrub wetlands, successional herbaceous wetlands, and
excavated ponds. For the purpose of documenting vegetated wetland types crossed by the
pipeline, each vegetated wetland crossed was classified as palustrine forested (PFO), palustrine
shrub/scrub (PSS) or palustrine emergent (PEM) pursuant to the USFWS wetland classification
methodology provided by Cowardin et al. (1979). Table 6-1 lists the wetlands that will be crossed
in greater detail. The wetlands that may be affected by project construction consist of maintained
herbaceous wetlands that occur in the existing Progress Energy powerline and NCDOT rights-of-
way. These herbaceous areas are generally associated with larger forested wetland areas that
are not maintained and are often outside the limits of the NCDOT rights-of-way and Progress
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Palustrine wetlands are defined by Cowardin et al. (1979) as all non-tidal wetlands dominated by
trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent mosses or lichens, and all such wetlands that
occur in tidal areas where the salinity due to ocean-derived salts is below 0.5 parts per thousand
(ppt). The palustrine wetlands within the project study area include areas dominated by trees,
areas dominated by shrubs, and areas dominated by herbaceous species, thus the PFO, PSS
and PEM designations. Palustrine systems may also include wetlands that lack the above
vegetation patterns, such as PUB, but that have all of the following four characteristics: (1) area
less than 20 acres; (2) active wave-formed or bedrock shoreline features lacking; (3) water depth
in the deepest part of basin less than 6.6 feet at low water; and (4) salinity due to ocean-derived
salts less than 0.5 ppt (Cowardin et al. 1979).
A total of 26 PEM wetlands were delineated and mapped along the project corridor. Construction
methods used to cross these wetlands within the project corridor include HDD and open-cut
techniques. This information is detailed in Table 6-1. Open-cutting will occur only in those areas
identified as PEM as field conditions allow.
Progress Energy contracted maintenance crews maintain the herbaceous wetlands within the
powerline easements on a regular, approximate three-year mowing cycle. The NCDOT
maintenance crews maintain the herbaceous wetlands located within the NCDOT rights-of-way on
• a semi-regular basis. Mowing is the preferred method of maintenance. Dominant herbaceous
species located in these herbaceous wetlands includes cattail, lizard's tail, soft rush (Juncus
effusus), spotted touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis), netted chain-fern, and giant cane. In those
areas where it has been a while since the last maintenance event, there are also small seedlings
and saplings of sweetgum, black willow and red maple. None of the herbaceous wetlands within
the powerline or NCDOT rights-of-way appear to be tidally influenced.
Attachment B shows the location of the wetlands crossed by the proposed route on portions of
USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps. The aerial photograph-based drawings in Attachment C
also show the extent of the wetlands based on the delineation and GPS mapping efforts. Section
6.5.1 contains greater detail about the wetland crossings.
6.4 Surface Waters Crossed
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Surface waters to be crossed by the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project consist of perennial
streams as well as non jurisdictional, upland-cut ditches. The upland-cut ditches are intended to
convey excess water from agricultural areas and are considered non jurisdictional by USACE.
The perennial surface waters include small first and second order stream channels as well as third
and fourth order streams and rivers. The perennial surface waters are classified as riverine
wetlands pursuant to Cowardin et al. (1979) in the same manner as the vegetated wetlands are
classified as palustrine. Table 6-2 lists the surface waters to be crossed by the Phase 4A and
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• APEC fiber optic project. The non-jurisdictional upland-cut ditches are typically associated with
agriculture fields or silviculture operations and will typically be crossed via "open-cut" techniques.
No jurisdictional impacts will result from crossing these upland-cut ditches.
Riverine systems are defined by Cowardin et al. (1979) as all wetlands and deepwater habitats
contained within a channel, with two exceptions: (1) wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs,
persistent emergents, emergent mosses, or lichens; and (2) habitats with water containing ocean-
derived salts in excess of 0.5 ppt. A channel is "an open conduit either naturally or artificially
created which periodically or continuously contains moving water, or which forms a connecting
link between two bodies of water" (Langbein and Iseri 1960). The riverine wetlands associated
with the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project consists of lower perennial and intermittent
subsystems. Lower perennial subsystems have low gradients and low water velocity. There is
tidal influence, and water flows throughout the year in lower perennial subsystems. The substrate
consists primarily of sand and mud (Cowardin et al. 1979). Intermittent subsystems have
channels that contain flowing water for only part of the year. When the water is not flowing, it may
remain in isolated pools or surface water may be absent. Riverine systems associated with
Phase 4A include the Northeast Cape Fear River.
A total of 5 perennial surface waters are to be crossed by the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic
Ig project. Three perennial streams within the Phase 4A will be crossed by HDD. Many of these
perennial streams are within the limits of larger wetland systems that were proposed for HDD
already. Two perennial streams are proposed to be crossed by open-cut construction, as field
conditions allow. Temporary impacts from open-cutting during a dry period are expected to be
insignificant for a channel that has previously been impacted by human alteration. Any effects of
open-cut construction will be temporary in nature and the stream channel will be restored to pre-
construction contours and the banks will be stabilized with native vegetation. No fescue (Festuca
sp.) will be used. The maximum width of the construction easement will be 20 feet; however, a
much smaller easement can be expected for the smaller crossings. No permanent impacts to
surface waters will result from using either HDD in flowing streams or open-cut in dry streams. All
surface water impacts (if necessary) will be temporary in nature.
Attachment B shows the location of the surface waters crossed by the proposed route on
portions of USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps. The aerial photograph-based drawings in
Attachment C also show the extent of the surface waters based on the delineation and GPS
mapping efforts. Section 6.5.2 contains greater detail about the potential impacts associated with
the proposed crossings.
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Table 6-1. Wetlands Crossed by the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC Fiber Optic Project. Wetland Areas are in Acres.
Mainline
Wetland

Number ESI Reference
ID (flagging
sequences) Ma
p
Number
Comments
County
Wetland Type Acreage

Crossed Crossing
Method (HOD,
Open Cut) ImpactAvoided

by HOD (ac) Open-Cut
Impact
(ac) Minimum
HOD
Distance (ft) Approx.Mile

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W01 pefa (pefb) 1 Pender Emergent 0.395 OC NA 0.395 NA 0.5
W02 fc 2 Pender Emergent 0.160 OC NA 0.160 NA 1.0
W03 pefe (pefd) 2 UT of Turkey Creek Pender Emergent 0,034 OC NA 0.034 NA 1.0
W04 ff 2 Pender Emergent 0.040 OC NA 0.040 NA 1.0
W05 wa 2 Pender Emergent 0.062 OC NA 0.062 NA 1.5
W06 we 2 Pender Emergent 0.008 OC NA 0.008 NA 1.5
W07 wk 2 Pender Emergent 0.033 OC NA 0.033 NA 1.5
W08 wf 2 Pender Emergent 0.133 OC NA 0.133 NA 2.0
W09 pew9 2 UT of Turkey Creek Pender Emergent 0,097 OC NA 0.097 NA 2.0
W10 wm 3 Pender Emergent 0.013 OC NA 0.013 NA 2.5
Will of 3 Pender Emergent 0.004 OC NA 0.004 NA 3.0
W12 fh (pefi) 3 Pender Emergent 0.020 HOD 0.020 0.000 44.020 3.0 - 3.5-
W13 pefJ 3 Pander Emergent 0.022 OC NA 0.022 NA 3.5
W14 fk efl 4 Pender Emergent 0.098 OC NA 0.098 NA 4.5
W15 fm 5 Pender Emergent 0.019 OC NA 0.019 NA 5.0
W16 fn 5 Pender Emergent 0.098 OC NA 0.098 NA 5.0
W17 ewh 5 Fender Emergent 0.699 OC NA 0.699 NA 5.5
W18 ha ehb 6 Pender Emergent 0.055 OC NA 0.055 NA 6.0
W19 fo 6 Pender Emergent 0.154 OC NA 0.154 NA 6.0
W20a' pehc (pefp) 6,7 NE Cape Fear River Pender Emergent 2.855 OC and HOD 0.290 2.565 623.074 6.5-7.0
W20b nhhd 7 NE Cape Fear River New Hanover Emergent 0.136 HOD 0.136 0.000 295.886 7.0-7.5
W21 nhfa nhfb 7 New Hanover Emergent 0.787 OC NA 0.787 NA 7.5
W22a' nhhe 8 NE Cape Fear River New Hanover Emergent 2.432 OC and HOD 0.730 1.702 1590.280 8.0. - 8.5
W22b hf 9 NE Cape Fear River Pander Emergent 0.422 HOD 0.422 0.000 889.952 9.0
W23 of 9 Pender Emergent 0.100 OC NA 0.100 NA 9.5
W24 ehi efr 9 Pender Emergent 0.049 OC NA 0.049 NA 9.5
I Sub Total 1 8.925 1 1 1.598 1 7.327 1 3443.212 1
Summary of Phase 4A Wetland Crossings (entire alignment)
Total Wetlands Crossed (acres) Mainline 8.925
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Total Wetlands Avoided by HDD (acres) 1.598
Minimum Distance Drilled with HOD (feet) 3443.212
Total Wetlands Open-Cut (Temporary Impacts) (acres) 7.327
Total Wetlands Converted from Forested to Emergent (acres) 0.000
Temporary Impacts to Herbaceous Wetlands (acres) 7.327
Total Wetland Loss (Permanent Impacts) (acres) 0.000
' Wetland wilt be crossed by Open-Cut and HDD techniques.
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Table 6-2. Waterbodies Crossed by the EasternNC Phase 4A and APEC Fiber Optic Project
Mainline

Waterbody ESI Reference
ID (flagging
sequences)
Map No. Waterbody Name
(UT -Unnamed
Tributary)
County
(Int or Per)
CAMA, Stream
Width
(linear ft.) Crossing
Method
(HOD, OC) Avoided
Impact by HOD
(sq. ft.) Open-Cut
Impact (sq.
ft.)
Mile Post
S01 esfa/ efe 2 UT of Turkey Creek Pender Per No 5.673 OC NA 117.105 1.0
S02 eswa 2 UT of Turkey Creek Pender Per No 13.330 OC NA 266.597 2.0
S03 eswe nhsfa 7 Northeast Cape Fear Pender/New Hanover Per Yes 563.444 HOD 11268.813 NA 7.0
S04 nhswa 9 Northeast Cape Fear Pender/New Hanover Per Yes 434.133 HOD 8685.705 NA 9.0
S05 nhswb 11 Fishing Creek New Hanover Per Yes 162.729 HOD 908.735 NA 12.0
I Sub Total1 1 1179.309 1 1 20863.253 383.702 1
Summary of Phase 4A Stream Crossings (entire alignment)
Total Impact Avoided B HDD (square feet Mainline 20863.253
Minimum Distance Drilled B HDD linear feet 1160.306
Temporary Open-Cut Impacts (square feet 383.702
Minimum Distance Open-Cut Across Channels linear feet) 1 19.003
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6.5.1 Wetlands
Approximately 8.9 acres of wetlands are located within the proposed 20-foot wide construction
corridor along the Phase 4A route. EasternNC is requesting authorization to open-cut and
temporarily impact approximately 7.3 acres of maintained herbaceous (PEM) wetlands if field
conditions allow. The remaining 1.6 acres of PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands will be completely
avoided by using HDD. All herbaceous wetlands that are open-cut will be returned to their pre-
construction contours and re-vegetated with native wetland species. No fescue grass will be used
pursuant to USACE regional conditions.
HDD will be used to avoid wetland impacts to CAMA AECs. Project construction will not cause
any permanent impact to or loss of waters of the United States. No forested wetlands will be
converted to herbaceous wetlands. No impacts resulting from wetland conversion will occur as a
result of the Phase 4A and APEC fiber optic project.
A list of the wetlands crossed by the proposed project is provided in Table 6-1. Wetland acreage
is reported in the table to the nearest one-thousandth acre based on the collected GPS mapping
• data.
The use of HDD requires the contractor to set up the drilling equipment a considerable distance
from the actual wetland. This is due to the maximum angle of entry for the drill head, which varies
from 12 to 16 degrees. HDD is not practicable on all wetlands due to the cost of drilling the
additional upland distance necessary for the set up. Under some circumstances, the HDD would
drill through hundreds of feet of uplands just to cross a 20 to 30-foot wide wetland area.
EasternNC has followed the USACE Regional Conditions and is proposing to use HDD as much
as is practicable.
Wetland Construction Procedures
Efforts will be made before, during and after pipeline construction to minimize the extent and
duration of project related disturbance to wetland resources. EasternNC will utilize the HDD
Crossing Method and Open-Cut Method for all wetland crossings. Typical construction drawings
are provided in the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in Attachment E and in Attachment
F.
Crossing Method 1 (Dry Crossing Technique): This method will be used in those
herbaceous wetlands proposed for open-cutting where the soil is stable enough to support
is equipment without sinking. The construction easement will be approximately 20 feet in width.
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Crossing Method 2 (Wet Crossing Technique): This method will be used in those
herbaceous wetlands where the soils are too wet to support construction equipment. Timber
mats will be used to support the equipment and the construction easement will likely be less
than 20 feet wide.
Crossing Method 3 (Saturated Crossing Technique): This method will be used in those
herbaceous wetlands where standing water is present. The construction easement will be
less than 20 feet wide and timber mats will be used. It is more likely that HDD will be utilized
in those wetlands containing standing water due to the cost associated with crossing
inundated areas.
Crossing Method 4 (Horizontal Directional Drill [HDD)): HDD methods will be used for
crossing the larger wetland areas. In general, because an open-cut trench is not required,
directional drilling results in no adverse impacts and less increased turbidity than
conventional excavation methods. Although environmentally preferable, directional drilling is
limited in application and dependent on critical wetland characteristics, including subsurface
lithology, crossing length, burial depth, sediment composition, bank conditions, and access.
Readily accessible water sources are necessary for the drilling fluid associated with the HDD
method. The drilling fluid is a mixture of water and bentonite. EastemNC proposes to use
the one river that will be crossed with HDD as a water source if access to this waterbody is
present and if no other water sources are available. Any water withdrawn from this source
will be done outside of any anadromous fish moratoria and in accordance with any state or
federal regulations or guidelines imposed by NCDWQ, USACE, FWS, NCWRC, NMFS, or
NCDENR. No quantitative impacts are being assessed for this potential water use for the
HDD process.
6.5.2 Waterbodies
The proposed pipeline project will cross 5 waterbodies (see Table 6-2). These streams range
from first order to third order and higher perennial streams and two river crossings. EastemNC is
proposing to use HDD techniques on all AEC stream crossings and other major perennial stream
crossings. EastemNC is requesting authorization to open-cut 2 perennial channels along the
Phase 4A route.
Impacts to approximately 20,864 square feet of perennial channel along 60 linear feet will be
avoided by using HDD. Avoided impacts are based on the width of the temporary construction
(20 feet) easement for 3 stream crossings. The minimum distance crossed by HDD is
approximately 1,161 linear feet. Please see Table 6-2 for more detail regarding the proposed
• surface water crossings.
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• Temporary perennial channel impacts, under the open-cut scenario, will affect a maximum of 384
square feet along 40 linear feet of channel. This is also based on a 20-foot wide construction
easement for 2 stream crossings; however, the actual impact will be much less. The minimum
distance crossed by the open-cut scenario is approximately 20 linear feet.
EastemNC will utilize either Method 1 (Dry Crossing Technique) or Method 4 [Horizontal
Directional Drill (HDD)] for jurisdictional waterbody crossings. These two methods have been
previously described and representative drawings are provided in Attachment E and Attachment
F.
6.6 Riparian Buffer Rules
The Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC fiber optic project crosses the Cape Fear River Basin. There
are currently no riparian buffer rules in place for the Cape Fear River Basin.
6.7 Temporary Impact Restoration Plan
Pre-Construction
• EastemNC will prepare a pre-construction survey of those herbaceous wetlands and dry stream
channels proposed for open-cut construction prior to any construction activities. The pre-
construction survey will depict typical cross-sections associated with each herbaceous wetland
and dry stream channel. The approximate construction easement will be depicted on the pre-
construction survey as well as the individual wetland or stream number (W1, W2, S1, S2, etc.).
Silt screens will also be installed and maintained between the wetland/stream area proposed for
disturbance and the remaining undisturbed areas. These silt screens will be inspected daily by
the Environmental Inspector (EI) contracted by EastemNC.
Construction
The top 6 to 12 inches of wetland topsoil will be taken from each herbaceous area, segregated
and stockpiled adjacent to the open trench. The stockpiled wetland topsoil will be placed in a
manner so that water and/or air currents or other forces will not disperse it. It will be stockpiled
adjacent to the open trench for a minimal period of time.
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The construction and resulting temporary impacts in the affected herbaceous wetlands will be
minimized as much as possible. Construction mats will be used in those areas where the
possibility of compaction or soil disturbance is present. Herbaceous wetlands that may be
inundated at the time of construction will not be viewed as a good candidate for open-cut
techniques.
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The wetland topsoil will be used to backfill the final 6 to 12 inches of the trench after the pipeline
and fiber-optic conduit have been installed. The affected area will be re-graded to match the
contours from the pre-construction survey. Waters of the United States temporarily affected by
flooding and excavation are not included in the calculation of permanent loss of waters of the
United States.
Best Management Practices and criteria established in the Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plan will be followed throughout the entire construction period.
Post-Construction
After re-grading has occurred, EastemNC will prepare a post-construction survey to document the
condition and contours of the affected area. The affected area will be stabilized and should re-
vegetate with native wetland herbaceous species found within the stockpiled wetland topsoil.
Supplemental herbaceous species planting may occur if the affected areas do not show signs of
emergent vegetation at the onset of the growing season. The bare ground will be further
protected with a layer of straw or hay. No fescue will be used in any of the affected herbaceous
wetland areas.
Monitoring & Reporting
• The El will be responsible for making sure the post-construction survey and re-vegetation occurs
in a timely manner. The pre and post-construction surveys along with information on the re-
vegetation effort will be reported to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a "Post-Construction
Report for the EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC Fiber Optic Project."
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7.0 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
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7.1 Listed Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T) or officially Proposed (P)
for such listing, are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The USFWS lists twelve (12) species (29 January 2003) as having ranges
that extend into the counties affected by the EasternNC Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC fiber optic
conduit route. The listed species for the counties encompassing the Phase 4A Pipeline are
provided in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1. Federally Protected Species Listed for Counties Encompassing the EasternNC Phase
4A Pipeline Project.
Common Name
Shortnose sturgeon
American alligator
Scientific Name
Acipenser brevirostrum
Alligator
mississippiensis
Caretta caretta
Chelonia mydas
Charadrius melodus
Picoides borealis
Federal
Status'
E
T S/A
T
T
T
E
County
Listed2
P, NH
P, NH
Biological
Conclusion
No Effect
N/A
Loggerhead sea turtle
Green sea turtle
Piping plover
Red-cockaded
woodpecker
Manatee
American chaffseed
Cooley's meadowrue
Golden sedge
Rough-leaved loosestrife
Seabeach amaranth
Trichechus manatus
Schwa/bea americana
Thalictrum cooleyi
Carex /utea
Lysimachia
asperulaefolia
Amaranthus pumilus
P, NH
NH
P, NH
P, NH
E P, NH
E P
E P, NH
E P
E P, NH
T P, NH
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Not Likely to
Adversely
Affect
No Effect
No Effect
Unresolved
Unresolved
Unresolved
No Effect
Endangered (E) - any native or once-native species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range.
Threatened (T) - any native or once-native species which is likely to become an endangered species within
the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance (T S/A) - a species which is threatened due to similarity of
appearance with other rare species and is listed for its protection. These species are not biologically
endangered and are not subject to Section 7 consultation.
Experimental (EXP) - experimental, nonessential endangered species are treated as threatened on public
land, for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
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7.2 Evaluation Methodology
During January 27 and 28, 2003 a winter habitat evaluation was conducted along existing
segments of Progress Energy powerline easements and the US 421 highway right-of-way in
Pender and New Hanover Counties, North Carolina. Field evaluations were conducted to
specifically address the proposed EastemNC Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC fiber optic conduit
route with regards to federally endangered and threatened species habitat. Field evaluations
were conducted by David Dumond and Josh Witherspoon. The primary goal of the protected
species habitat characterization was to determine whether potentially suitable habitat for federally
protected species exists within the study corridor and to determine if future surveys for any
protected species would be necessary. Habitat evaluations for each species were limited to the
counties in which they are listed. Records kept by the NHP were reviewed prior to the field
investigation to identify known occurrences of listed species.
Surveys for each species for which habitat was identified will be completed during the appropriate
season prior to construction activities for the Phase 4A route deemed to have suitable habitat.
Prior to the initiation of field surveys for plant species, reference populations for each species will
be visited to confirm the vegetative status of the target species. Qualified biologists from ESI will
conduct the field evaluations for listed species for which potentially suitable habitat was identified.
Field evaluations will be conducted during appropriate survey windows for individual species
during spring and summer 2003.
7.3 Results
The following information provides a summary of each listed species shown in Table 7-1 and their
respective Biological Conclusion.
Shortnose surgeon - The shortnose sturgeon is a bottom-feeding fish that reaches lengths of 3
to 4 feet in length. Shortnose sturgeon is distinguished from Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser
oxyrinchus) by smaller size and a shorter and blunter snout.
Shortnose sturgeon occurs in Atlantic seaboard rivers from the St. Johns River, Florida to eastern
Canada. The sturgeon is anadromous in the Southeast, spending most of the year in brackish
estuarine environments and moving into freshwater only when spawning (NMFS 1998). In North
Carolina waters, shortnose sturgeons migrate upstream to spawn between January and March
(NMFS 1998). Spawning habitat appears to consist of river channels with depths of 4 to 34 feet
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• the deepest water of the channel and migrate downstream during their first year (NMFS 1998).
Juveniles are found in deeper portions of the lower reaches of rivers near the freshwater/saltwater
boundary (NMFS 1998). In late spring through early winter adult shortnose sturgeon are typically
found in estuaries and lower sections of large rivers although some adults reportedly move into
the Atlantic as well.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
NHP records do not show that this species has been documented within 2.0 mi of the
project study area. The only major stream crossings within the project study area are
the two crossings of the Northeast Cape Fear River. The crossings for the Northeast
Cape Fear River will be conducted using HDD and will not affect water quality nor
shortnose sturgeon habitat. This project will not affect shortnose sturgeon.
American alligator - The American alligator is a large reptile that generally reaches adult lengths
of 6 to 11 feet in North Carolina (Palmer and Braswell 1995). No other crocodilians occur
naturally in North Carolina and adults are readily identifiable in the wild. In North Carolina, mating
reportedly takes place in May to early June, with eggs deposited in nest mounds in July and
hatching occurring in September (Palmer and Braswell 1995). The young, which are black with
• conspicuous yellow crossbands, are easily identifiable by their appearance as well.
American alligator reaches its northernmost distribution near the Albemarle Sound in the coastal
plain of North Carolina, although it is less common north of the Pamlico Sound (Palmer and
Braswell 1995). American alligator may be found in brackish water and tidal estuarine habitats as
well as freshwater habitats. American alligator inhabits swamps, marshes, ponds, lakes, and
large streams.
Biological Conclusion: Not Applicable
Potentially suitable habitat for American alligator is found at larger creek and river
crossings. American alligator is listed as threatened based on the similarity in
appearance to other federally-listed crocodilians; however, there are no other
crocodilians within North Carolina. A biological conclusion is not required for this
species. However, no impacts are expected to occur to American alligator through the
use of HDD at the major river and stream crossings that constitute potential habitat for
this species. Temporary displacement may result from the activities associated with the
HDD setup and operation, however no long-term effects will result.
Sea turtles - Two marine sea turtles are listed for the two counties affected by this project, the
. loggerhead sea turtle and the green sea turtle. Loggerhead sea turtles average 31 to 47 inches in
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• length and weigh from 170 to 500 pounds (Martof et al. 1980). The green sea turtle reaches a
length of 30 to 60 inches and weight of 220 to 650 pounds, and has a smooth, heart-shaped shell
(Martof et al. 1980). Both sea turtle species are omnivorous to some degree, although
loggerheads feed mainly on marine invertebrates and greens on sea grasses (Martof et al. 1980,
Palmer and Braswell 1995).
The loggerhead sea turtle is the most common sea turtle on the coast of the North Carolina and is
most numerous from late April to October. The loggerhead is basically temperate or subtropical in
nature, and is primarily oceanic, but it may also stray into freshwater bays, sounds, and large
rivers. Nesting habitat for loggerhead sea turtles consists of ocean beaches. The green sea turtle
typically nest on sandy beaches in tropical areas. The green sea turtle is most commonly found in
the Caribbean where they breed, although individuals, usually immatures, are occasionally found
along the North Carolina coast. Sporadic nesting records exist for North Carolina beaches
(Martof et al. 1980).
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
These marine species utilize barrier beaches for nesting, and occasionally feed in
estuarine waters. These species are not expected to occur in project study area
streams due to freshwater conditions, lack of nesting habitat, and lack of suitable feeding
• opportunities. NHP records do not show that either of these two species has been
documented within 2.0 mi of the project study area.
Piping plover - Piping plovers are small shorebirds differentiated from other plovers that occur in
North Carolina by size, pale upperparts, white rump, and yellowish legs (Potter et al. 1980).
Piping plovers are present in North Carolina as nesters, migrants, and winter residents. Piping
plovers occur along beaches above the high tide line, sand flats at the ends of sand spits and
barrier islands, gently sloping foredunes, blowout areas behind primary dunes, and washover
areas cut into or between dunes (USFWS 1996a). Nests are typically found on open, wide sandy
stretches of beach similar to those associated with inlets and capes. Nesting may occur from late
April into July (Potter et al. 1980). Critical Habitat has been designated along barrier beaches of
Pender and New Hanover Counties for the conservation of wintering piping plovers.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
There is no potentially suitable habitat in the project study area for this species. No
barrier islands or other coastal areas containing expanses of isolated open sand flats will
be impacted by the proposed project. NHP records do not document the occurrence of
this species within 2.0 miles of the project study area. No impacts to this species will
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• result from project construction. No impacts to designated Critical Habitat will result from
this project.
Red-cockaded woodpecker - This small woodpecker is 7.0 to 8.5 inches long, and has a black
head, prominent white cheek patch, and black and white barred back. Males often have red
markings (cockades) behind the eye, but the cockades may be absent or difficult to see (Potter et
al. 1980).
Primary habitat consists of mature to over-mature southern pine forests dominated by loblolly
(Pinus taeda), longleaf (P. palustris), slash (P. ellioth), and pond (P. serotina) pines. Nest cavities
are constructed in the heartwood of living pines, generally older than 60 years that have been
infected with red-heart disease. Nest cavity trees typically occur in clusters, which are referred to
as colonies. Pine flatwoods or pine savannas that are fire maintained serve as ideal nesting and
foraging sites for this species. Development of a thick understory within a given area usually
deters nesting and foraging. Potential nest sites for RCW's include pine and pine/hardwood
stands greater than 60 years of age. Hardwood/pine stands (<50% pine) greater than 60 years of
age may also be considered potential nesting habitat if adjacent to potential foraging habitat
(Henry 1989). Foraging habitat is typically comprised of open pine/mixed hardwood stands over
30 years of age (Henry 1989). Pines must comprise at least 60 percent of the canopy in order to
• provide suitable foraging for RCW's. Somewhat younger pine stands may be utilized if the trees
have an average diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than or equal to 9 inches. Foraging
stands must be connected to other foraging areas or nesting areas in order to be deemed a viable
foraging site. Open spaces or unsuitable habitat wider than approximately 330 feet are
considered a barrier to RCW foraging.
Biological Conclusion: Not Likely To Adversely Affect
NHP records document three occurrences of RCW within 2.0 miles of the project study
area in Pender County. One occurrence is located near the intersection of NC 133 and
US 117 approximately 2 miles east of Marlboro, or approximately 0.2 mile from the
proposed project study area. Two occurrences are located along US 421 approximately
1.0 mile north of the intersection of US 421 and SR 1109. These occurrences are east
and west of US 421 and are approximately 0.7 mile from the project study area. NHP
records document one occurrence of RCW within 2.0 miles of the project study area
within New Hanover County. This occurrence is in the southern portion of the US 421
sand ridge approximately 0.2 mile west of the project study area. The project study area
is limited to existing maintained roadsides, powerlines, and gravel roads that do not
provide potentially suitable foraging or nesting habitat for this species. No trees will be
removed during project construction. No direct impacts to this species will result from
project construction. Avoiding prolonged construction activities in the vicinity of the
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RCW cavity trees during nesting season (April - July) will reduce the potential for nest
abandonment and other detrimental effects.
Manatee - The manatee is a large gray or brown aquatic mammal. Adults reach 10 to 13 feet in
length and weights up to 1,100 pounds (Webster et al. 1985). Manatees are herbivorous and
feed on aquatic vegetation.
Manatees may be encountered in North Carolina waters during the warmer summer months;
however, they are considered transients and are much more common in Georgia and Florida
waters. Manatees prefer warm waters, but have been found in water temperatures as low as 590
Fahrenheit (Webster et al. 1985). Manatees inhabit both salt and fresh water bodies typically with
depths of 5 to 20 feet. They may be encountered in canals, rivers, estuarine habitats, saltwater
bays, and in near-shore waters.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Of the streams within the project study area counties for which this species is listed, the
Northeast Cape Fear River is the only stream of sufficient size to harbor or allow
passage of this species. Manatees have not been documented within 2.0 miles of the
• project crossing of the Northeast Cape Fear River, but an individual was documented in
1993 in the Northeast Cape Fear River approximately 3.6 miles north of NC 210
(Schwartz 1995). Potential impacts to potentially suitable habitat for this species will be
avoided by directionally drilling the Northeast Cape Fear River crossings. Project
construction will not require blasting, dredging, or in-stream construction at the Northeast
Cape Fear River crossings. No impacts to this species are expected to result from
project construction.
American chaffseed - American chaffseed is a perennial herb that stands 1 to 2 ft tall. The
species contains alternate leaves and is erect and simple, or branched only at the base. The
fleshy leaves are yellow-green or dull green with red undertones. The leaves become smaller and
narrower from the base of the plant to the top (Kral 1983). Flowers are yellowish on the tube and
purplish distally. Blooming typically occurs from April to June. This species is fire maintained and
typically occurs in grass/sedge assemblages within moist pine flatwoods, pine savannahs, bog
borders, and open oak woods. Lack of fire leads to out-competion by successional herbs and
woody plants which leads to cessation of blooming chaffseed.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
No potential habitat for American chaffseed was identified along the Phase 4A route. No
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• habitats heavily disturbed by motorized vehicle activity. A review of NHP records
indicates that this species has not been documented within 2.0 miles of the project study
area. No impact to this species is expected due to the absence of suitable habitat.
Cooley's meadowrue - Cooley's meadowrue is a rhizomatous perennial herb that usually
reaches 3 feet in height, but it can reach 6 feet under ideal conditions (USFWS 1994). This
species flowers in mid to late June with fruits maturing in August or September. The green
leaflets are lance-shaped and less than 1 inch long. Both basal and stem leaves are present on
the plant, and the leaves are usually in groups of three. Flowers lack petals with staminate
flowers having white sepals and pistillate flowers having green sepals (USFWS 1994).
Cooley's meadowrue occurs in moist to wet bogs and savannas where it is associated with
circumneutral soils in habitat kept open by frequent fire or other disturbance. This species grows
along fireplow lines, roadside ditches, woodland clearings, and powerline right-of-ways. The best
indicator of meadowrue sites occur when tulip poplar (Liriodendron tu/ipifera) and bald cypress
(Taxodium distichum) are growing together bordering a savanna-like area (USFWS 1994). In
North Carolina, Cooley's meadowrue has been documented as growing in the following mapped
soil series: Foreston, Grifton, Muckalee, Torhunta, and Woodington (USFWS 1994). All of these
series have sandy loam textures.
Biological Conclusion: Unresolved
One area of potential habitat for Cooley's meadowrue was identified during the winter
habitat survey. This area is located on sloping terrain in the existing powerline
easement adjacent to the north-bound lane of US 117. Systematic surveys will be
conducted in this area for this species during the appropriate season by ESI biologists.
NHP records do not document any occurrences of this species within 2.0 miles of the
project study area. The effects of project construction on Cooley's meadowrue
populations cannot be determined until surveys have been completed.
Golden sedge - Golden sedge is a perennial member of the sedge family and is known only from
North Carolina. The stem may reach 3 feet in height and the green, grasslike leaves are up to 10
inches long. This species grows in sandy soils overlying coquina limestone deposits, with
unusually high soil pH (LeBlond 1996). Golden sedge prefers the ecotone between pine savanna
and adjacent wet hardwood or hardwood/conifer forest. Most plants occur in partially shaded
savanna/swamp ecotones where occasional to frequent fires favor a herbaceous ground layer
(LeBlond 1996). Because of the similar habitats, most of the known sites for golden sedge also
have Cooley's meadowrue present (LeBlond 1996).
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The species appears to be a very rare, narrowly restricted endemic species with records limited to
an area within a 2-mile radius of the Onslow/Pender County line in southeastern North Carolina
(LeBlond 1996). Recent finds by ESI in 2002 have extended the known range farther south in
Pender County. Localities where golden sedge has been found are ecologically unusual. The
combination of open conditions underlain by calcareous substrate is very rare on the Atlantic
coastal plain.
Biological Conclusion: Unresolved
One area of potential habitat for golden sedge was identified during the winter habitat
survey. This area is located on sloping terrain in the existing powerline easement
adjacent to the north-bound lane of US 117. Systematic surveys will be conducted in
this area for this species during the appropriate season by ESI biologists. NHP records
do not document any occurrences of this species within 2.0 miles of the project study
area. The effects of project construction on golden sedge populations cannot be
determined until surveys have been completed.
Rough-leaved loosestrife - Rough-leaved loosestrife is a rhizomatous perennial herb that often
reaches the height of 2 feet. Plants are dormant in the winter, with the first leaves appearing in
late March or early April. The triangular leaves typically occur in whorls of three or four. Leaves
are typically sessile, entire, 0.3-0.4 inch wide, broadest at the base, and have three prominent
principal veins (Godfrey and Wooten 1981). Five-lobed yellow flowers, approximately 0.6 inch
across, are produced on a loose terminal raceme 14 inches long (Godfrey and Wooten 1981).
Rough-leaved loosestrife is reported to flower from late May to June (USFWS 1995a); however,
ESI biologists have observed scattered individuals flowering through mid-July in New Hanover
County. Seeds are formed by August, but the small, rounded capsules do not dehisce until
October. Populations also reproduce asexually from rhizomes, with rhizomes producing several
shoots (USFWS 1995a).
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Rough-leaved loosestrife is endemic to Coastal Plain and Sandhill regions of the Carolinas.
Typical habitat of the rough-leaved loosestrife consists of the wet ecotone between longleaf pine
savannas and wet, shrubby areas, where lack of canopy vegetation allows abundant sunlight into
the herb layer. This species is fire maintained; suppression of naturally occurring fires has
contributed to the loss of habitat in North Carolina. In the absence of fire, rough-leaved loosestrife
may persist for several years in an area with dense shrub encroachment; however, reproduction is
reportedly suppressed under these conditions, leading to eventual local extirpation (USFWS
1995a). Kral (1983) indicates that rough-leaved loosestrife is typically found growing in black
sandy peats or sands with a high organic content. Because rough-leaved loosestrife is an
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Biological Conclusion: Unresolved
Potential habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife was identified during the winter habitat
survey. The powerline easements contained segments that were suitable on a varied
scale for rough-leaved loosestrife. Where encountered, these segments were classified
as to whether they offered a low, medium, or high likelihood of supporting rough-leaved
loosestrife.
No habitats with a high likelihood of supporting rough-leaved loosestrife were
encountered. Such areas would have been undisturbed pocosins or pocosin borders
with all or most natural vegetation zones intact and soils undisturbed. Areas with
medium and low likelihood were encountered and mapped for later, seasonally
appropriate survey work.
Areas with medium value rough-leaved loosestrife habitat included regularly wet or
flooded pocosin disturbed by irregular vehicular traffic. One such area normally receives
ground water discharge or seepage from an adjacent sand hill, but is abnormally dry
now due to recent drought conditions.
Areas with low value rough-leaved loosestrife habitat appeared to have been subject to
artificial drainage for a significant amount of time and were, as well, otherwise disturbed
by vehicular traffic and/or other human landscape modification. Several areas with low
value habitat are present within the powerline easements.
Systematic surveys will be conducted in this area for this species during the appropriate
season by ESI biologists. NHP records do not document any occurrences of this
species within 2.0 miles of the project study area. The effects of project construction on
rough-leaved loosestrife populations cannot be determined until surveys have been
completed.
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Seabeach Amaranth - This species is a succulent annual that is sprawling or trailing and
branches into a clump that may reach one or more feet in diameter. Inconspicuous flowers and
fruits are produced in the leaf axils, with flowering beginning in June in North Carolina and seed
production typically beginning in July and continuing until frost (USFWS 1996b). Seed dispersal
may be through wind or water action (USFWS 1996b).
The largest remaining populations of seabeach amaranth are in coastal North Carolina with a
distribution from New York to South Carolina (USFWS 1996b). This species grows on barrier
island beaches and primary habitat consists of bare sand, especially on over wash flats at
accreting ends of islands, and lower foredunes and upper strands of non-eroding beaches.
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• Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Potentially suitable habitat for this species, consisting of barrier island beach habitats, is
not present in the study corridor. NHP records do not document the occurrence of this
species within 2.0 miles of the project study area. Construction of the proposed project
will not affect seabeach amaranth.
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7.4 Federal Species of Concern
USFWS 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. The
presence of potentially suitable habitat (based on Amoroso and Finnegan 2002 and LeGrand et
al. 2001) has been evaluated for the FSC listed for the counties affected by the EastemNC Phase
4A Pipeline and APEC fiber optic conduit route; however, quantitative surveys for FSC were not
undertaken. A summary of FSC species is provided in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2. Federal Species of Concern (FSC) Listed for the Counties Encompassing the Phase
4A Pipeline Project.
Common Name and Scientific Name State County Habitat
Preferred Habitat Status' Listed2 within
Phase 3A
Vertebrates
Bachman's sparrow Aimophila aestivalis SC P Y
Open longleaf forests, old
fields.
Eastern Henslow's sparrow Ammodramus SR P Y
Clearcut pocosins and other henslowii
dam weed fields. susurrans
Rafinesque's big-eared bat Corynorhinus T P N
Roosts in old buildings, rafinesquii
hollow trees, caves, mines,
and beneath bridges, usually
near water.
Southern hognose snake Heterodon simus SC P , NH Y
Sandy woods, pine-oak
sandhills.
Southeastern myotis Myotis austroriparius SC P, NH Y
Roosts in buildings, hollow
trees; forages near water
Mimic glass lizard Ophisaurus mimicus SC NH Y
Pine flatwoods, savannas,
ine-oak sandhills.
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Preferred Habitat Status' Listed within
Phase 3A
Eastern painted bunting
Maritime shrub thickets and Passerina ciris ciris SR NH N
forest edges.
Northern pine snake Pituophis Sc NH Y
Dry, sandy woods, pine-oak melanoleucus
sandhills. melanoleucus
Carolina gopher frog Rana capito capito T P, NH Y
Breeds in temporary fish-free
pools, forages in sandy
woods.
Invertebrates
Buchholz's dart moth Agrotis buchholzi SR P, NH Y
Flatwoods with pixie moss
Arogos skipper Atrytone arogos arogos SR NH Y
Savannas, open pinewoods,
and other relatively
undisturbed grasslands
Atlantic pigtoe Fusconaia masoni E P Y
Most Atlantic drainages in
lower piedmont and upper
coastal plain.
Venus flytrap cutworm moth Hemipachnobia s. SR P Y
Savannas with venus subporphyrea
flytraps
Yellow lampmussel Lampsilis cariosa T (PE) P Y
A number of streams; mainly
near the Fall Line
Magnificent rams-horn Planorbella magnifica E NH N
Orton Pond and pond on
Sand Hill Creek
Rare skipper Problema bulenta SR NH Y
Fresh to brackish marshes
with tall grasses in
Wilmington area
Croatan crayfish Procambarus W3 P, NH Y
Rivers, ponds, ditches, and plumimanus
borrow pits in eastern
coastal lain.
Carter's spartiniphaga Spartiniphaga carterae SR P Y
Savannas and sandhills with
inebarrens
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Common Name and Scientific Name State County Habitat
Preferred Habitat Status' Listed within
Phase 3A
Cape Fear threetooth Triodopsis soelneri T NH Y
Swampy habitats in the
extreme southeastern corner
of the state
Plants
Georgia indigo-bush Amorpha georgiana E P Y
Moist sandhill areas and var. georgiana
sand terraces
Savanna indigo-bush Amorpha georgiana T NH N
Wet savannas var. confusa
Chapman's three-awn Aristida simpliciflora SR-T P N
Wet savannas
Sandhills milkvetch Astragalus michauxii T P, NH Y
Sandhills
Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula SR-L, P, NH Y
Savannas, seepage bogs, SC
and ocosin edges.
Bog St. John's wort Hypericum adpressum SR-T NH Y
Boggy laces
Pondspice Litsea aestivalis SR-T NH Y
Limesink ponds, other pools.
Carolina bogmint Macbridea caroliniana T P Y
Blackwater swamps,
savanna/pocosin ecotones,
ditches.
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Pineland plantain Plantago sparisflora E P Y
Savannas
Spiked medusa Pteroglossaspis E NH Y
Pinelands ecristata
Carolina bishopweed Ptilimnium sp. 1 SR-L NH N
Tidal freshwater marshes
Coastal beaksedge Rhynchospora SR-T NH N
Limesink ponds leiantha
Thorne's beaksedge Rhynchospora thornei E P Y
Wet savannas.
Grassleaf arrowhead Sagittaria graminea SR-P P Y
Fresh to slightly brackish var. weatherbiana
marshes, streams, swamps,
and and margins
Tough bumelia Sideroxylon tenax SR-P NH N
Maritime forests and scrub
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Common Name and Scientific Name State County Habitat
Preferred Habitat Status' Listed within
Phase 3A
Carolina goldenrod Solidago pulchra E P Y
Savannas.
Spring-flowering goldenrod Solidago verna SR-L P, NH Y
Mesic to moist pinelands,
ocosin ecotones.
Coastal goldenrod Solidago villosicarpa SR-L P, NH N
Edge of coastal fringe
evergreen forest
Pickering's dawnflower Stylisma pickeringii var. E NH Y
Sandhills ickerin ii
Carolina asphodel Tofieldia glabra W1 P,NH Y
Savannas, sandhill seeps,
moist sandhill/pocosin
ecotones.
Dune bluecurls Trichostema sp.1 SR-L NH N
Dunes, openings in maritime
forests and scrub
Carolina least trillium Trillium pusillum var. E P Y
Ecotones between savannas pusillum
and nonriverine wet
hardwood forests; over marl
Endangered (E) - any native or once native species in danger of extinction throughout
all or a significant portion of its range.
Threatened (T) - any native or once native species, which is likely to become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion
of its range.
Special Concern' (SC) - any species, which requires monitoring but which may be
collected and sold under specific regulations.
Significantly Rare (SR) - species, which are very rare, generally with 1-20 populations in
the state, generally reduced in numbers by habitat destruction.
Watch List (W) - any species believed to be rare and of conservation concern but not
warranting active monitoring.
Limited (L) - the range of the species is limited to North Carolina and adjacent states.
P-Pender County, NH-New Hanover County
Historic record - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
Obscure record - the date and/or location is uncertain.
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NHP records document a single occurrence of spring-flowering goldenrod on the west side of NC
117 approximately 0.3 mile west of the project study area. The proposed project will not impact
this site. No other FSC occurrences are documented from the Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC
fiber-optic project study area or vicinity.
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7.5 State-listed Species
Plant and animal species 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 seq.) and the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (GS 106-202 et
seq.). Quantitative surveys for state-listed species were not undertaken.
NHP records do not document any state-listed species designated T, E, or SC not currently
listed as FSC as occurring within the Phase 4A Pipeline and APEC fiber optic project study
area. The proposed project will not impact any known state-listed species populations.
7.6 Protected Species Conclusions
Habitat evaluations and field surveys for federally listed species revealed potentially suitable
habitat for three of the federally listed plant species. Potentially suitable habitat for Cooley's
meadow, golden sedge, and rough-leaved loosestrife is present within the project study area.
Potentially suitable habitat for aquatic species for which potential habitat may be present will be
directionally drilled using HDD thus avoiding any potential impacts to aquatic species.
Impacts to three Federally listed Endangered plant species, Cooley's meadowrue, golden
sedge, and rough-leaved loosestrife, are not known at this time. Systematic surveys for these
plants will need to be conducted during the appropriate seasons to determine if any populations
exist within the project study area; these surveys will be conducted prior to construction. No
impacts to any other federally listed Threatened/Endangered species or critical habitat will result
from the construction of the EastemNC Phase 4A pipeline and APEC fiber optic project.
No state-listed species have been documented as occurring within the project study area.
8.0 CULTURAL RESOURCES
8.1 Introduction
Archaeologists from ESI met with representatives of the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) to identify areas along the project corridor requiring cultural resource
investigation. The meeting with a representative from the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) took
place on 3 January 2003, and the meeting with a representative from the Survey and Planning
Branch occurred on 23 May 2002.
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required archaeological survey. The Survey and Planning Branch requested that ESI identify
National Register of Historic Places (National Register) eligible or listed historic structures along
the project corridor. It was also requested that ESI identify National Register eligible or listed
structures and/or districts within the limits of municipalities where EastemNC may place natural
gas distribution lines related to this phase of work. Although not required by the SHPO-OSA, ESI
also conducted a cemetery survey to identify cemeteries locations within the project corridor for
avoidance by pipeline construction.
8.2 Results of Investigations
No cultural resources were identified within or adjacent to the project corridor during the course of
investigations. In order to maintain EasternNC's construction schedule, this permit is being
submitted prior to the completion of regulatory coordination with the SHPO. A report detailing the
results of the cultural resource investigation was forwarded to the SHPO for regulatory review on
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8.3 Effects
Based on the results of the cultural resource investigation, the proposed project will not impact
any archaeological sites or historic cemeteries. There will be no impacts to properties that are
National Register eligible, listed, or on the Survey and Planning Branch study list resulting from
construction.
8.4 Accidental Discovery Plan
During Construction, all EasternNC inspectors have the responsibility to monitor the construction
sites for potential archaeological remains. If, during the course of construction, potential cultural
resource remains are identified, the El will immediately stop tasks in the vicinity of the potential
find and make stop work recommendations to the Construction Inspector (CI). Should stop work
authority be deemed necessary, EastemNC will notify the SHPO and will hire a state-approved
archaeological consultant who will survey the site and provide an immediate verbal report to
EastemNC and SHPO. EasternNC will continue to consult with the SHPO as per the
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966, as amended). The
SHPO contacts are listed below:
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley - Environmental Review Coordinator
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Raleigh, NC 27699-4619
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Further work at the site will be suspended until all criteria of Section 106 and other related Federal
and State regulations have been successfully completed. If the site is determined to be potentially
eligible for inclusion in the National Register, additional work such as a Determination of Eligibility
or Data Recovery will be performed as required/approved by the SHPO prior to the re-initiation of
work in the immediate affected area.
In the event that human remains are discovered during the course of construction, the CI will
immediately halt work in the immediately affected area and notify the local law enforcement
agency and medical examiner. If remains are found not to be of recent origin, EastemNC will
contact the SHPO and begin consultation to ensure that all provisions of the Native American
Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) are followed. Security measures will be
implemented to protect suspected burials from vandalism. EastemNC will notify the SHPO of the
situation and will continue to keep the SHPO informed as to the progress of further assessment.
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If the unanticipated discovery of human remains is determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the
National Register, EastemNC will proceed with coordinating the proper removal of the remains
through cooperation from the local police, medical examiner, and/or SHPO. Only after the human
remains have been properly removed from the affected area will construction in that immediate
area of the pipeline facilities be resumed. Under no circumstances will human remains be
removed from the site without completing all appropriate coordination processes with the local
police, medical examiner, the SHPO, Native American representatives, or other pertinent agency
personnel.
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• 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
In planning the project, EastemNC has incorporated measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate for
unavoidable environmental effects. EastemNC has placed particular attention on identifying and
evaluating construction methods and environmental practices that will avoid impacts on wetlands
and aquatic systems. EasternNC will implement appropriate construction and environmental
protection measures coupled with Best Management Practices to further minimize impacts.
9.1 Minimization and Avoidance
Route selection and reroutes are two common methods utilized to avoid impacts to wetlands,
surface waters and other environmentally sensitive areas. The alignment of the proposed natural
gas pipeline project has been established to minimize environmental impacts and to ensure
compliance with all applicable environmental permitting requirements. Minor realignment may
occur due to on-going environmental and technical reviews. It is not expected that these minor
realignments will significantly alter the route or impacts to the environment.
The proposed route has been chosen to maximize collocation opportunities on existing powerline
• easements and limited road rights-of-way, which will minimize disturbance to previously
undisturbed areas as well as minimize impacts on fish and wildlife and cultural resources. The
proposed route has been located within Progress Energy powerline easements and limited
NCDOT rights-of-way to the greatest extent practicable. Where practicable, EastemNC will
construct within the maintained poweriine easements and "between the ditches" in NCDOT rights-
of-way to further avoid potential impacts.
HDD will be used to cross waters and wetlands where feasible. EasternNC will evaluate all
required crossings of waters and wetlands in light of sensitive environmental issues, such as the
potential presence of transient threatened or endangered species, anadromous fish usage, water
quality considerations, and others.
Where wetlands along the proposed route encroach into the construction easement by only a few
feet, the easement will be compressed where feasible, protecting the encroaching wetlands.
These wetlands will be separated from the construction easement with silt fence, which will further
minimize the chance of impact to these wetlands.
EasternNC proposes to cross 5 surface waters along the transmission route. Most perennial
surface waters and all AECs will be crossed by HDD. Two perennial surface waters may be
open-cut if field conditions permit at the time of construction. Where surface waters parallel or
encroach into the construction easement, work areas will be compressed to avoid impacts. In
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surface water.
Construction across those surface waters identified by the NCDMF, NMFS and NCWRC will occur
between specified moratoria dates to avoid impacts during critical times of usage by finfish
species. HDD will avoid impacts to surface waters associated with moratoria dates.
Route selection is another way to minimize and avoid impacts to surface waters. As discussed
earlier, the route has been collocated within powerline easements and NCDOT rights-of-way to
the maximum extent practicable. Additionally, the proposed centerline of the pipeline will cross
the surface waters perpendicularly. Perpendicular crossings reduce the distance of in-stream and
stream bank disturbance by reducing the crossing width.
9.2 Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
See Appendix A for indirect and cumulative impacts information.
9.3 Future Phases
• Phases 313, 4, 5, and 6 of the EastemNC natural gas pipeline system have also been approved by
the NCUC (Docket No. G-44, Sub 0, June 7, 2001). However, these phases will be constructed
and operated independently of the previous Phase I and Phase 2 projects and the pending Phase
3A project. Thus, gas supply sources of future phases will be independent of Phase I. As
discussed and verbally approved during initial Phase I project scoping meetings with the NCDCM,
NCDWQ and USACE (July 7, 2000), EastemNC will seek to permit all subsequent phases
separately. In doing so, any action by regulatory agencies on the Phase 4A will not imply or affect
subsequent actions on future phases.
9.4 Conclusions
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Based on the information presented, the proposed project will be constructed so that
environmental impacts will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Specifically, impacts
will be avoided by routing the pipeline completely within existing Progress Energy powerline
easements and limited existing NCDOT rights-of-way. In addition, EastemNC will avoid direct
impacts to approximately 1.78 acres of wetlands and 1,161 feet of rivers/streams along 60 feet of
stream bank by directionally drilling under them. Using HDD techniques will also avoid direct
impacts to the 3 AEC's within the proposed transmission line identified by NCDCM, and avoid
direct impacts to waters documented by NCDMF as anadromous fish spawning and nursery
areas. Temporary impacts to maintained herbaceous wetlands will total approximately 7.24
acres. These areas will be returned to their pre-construction contours after the pipe is installed.
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• Construction of the proposed project is not expected to adversely affect federally listed threatened
and/or endangered species or critical habitat. Additionally, no adverse impacts to cultural
resources are expected. Therefore, since EastemNC will follow all general and specific permit
conditions, no significant adverse environmental impacts are expected.
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• Species. The McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company, Blacksburg, VA. 672 pp.
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Red-cockaded Woodpecker. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service,
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Kral, R.A. 1983. A Report on Some Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Forest-related Vascular
Plants of the South. Technical Publication R8-TP 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture,
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Threatened, and Rare Fauna of North Carolina: Part I: A Re-evaluation of the Mammals.
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Rare Animal Species of North Carolina. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
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Martof, B.S., W.M. Palmer, J.R. Bailey, and J.R. Harrison III. 1980. Amphibians and Reptiles of
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• North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA). 2001. Fourteen digit
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Potter, E.F., J.F. Parnell, and R.P. Teulings. 1980. Birds of the Carolinas. The University of
North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 408 pp.
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Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. The University of North Carolina Press,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, p. 222.
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• Environmental Laboratory, Washington, Washington D.C.
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Sooutheastern United States (The Red Book). U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and
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Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlanta, GA. 29 pp.
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• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1995a. Rough-leaved Loosestrife Recovery Plan.
Atlanta, GA. 32 pp.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1996a. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), Atlantic
Coast Population, Revised Recovery Plan. Hadley, Massachusetts. 258 pp.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1996b. Recovery Plan for Seabeach Amaranth
(Amaranthus pumilus) Rafinesque. Atlanta, GA. 59 pp.
Weakley, A., M. Bucher, and N.Murdock. 1996. Recovery Plan for Seabeach amaranth
(Amaranthus pumilus) Rafinesque. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the
Interior. 59pp.
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and Maryland. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 255 pp.
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9.2 Indirect and Cumulative Effects
Assessment of indirect and cumulative effects is identified as a requirement under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, and under the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
regulations implementing NEPA. Under the North Carolina State Environmental Policy Act of
(1976) (SEPA) the State has generally adopted the federal definitions of indirect and cumulative
effects. Effects are defined as either direct or indirect. Direct effects are "caused by the action
and occur at the same time and place." Indirect effects, however, " are caused by the action and
are later in time or farther removed in distance, but are still reasonably foreseeable (CEQ 1986,
40 CFR 1508.8)."
NCDENR is the environmental agency with review, compliance and enforcement authority in
North Carolina. NCDENR specifically defines indirect effects as those "caused by and result from
the proposed activity although they are later in time or further removed in distance, but they are
still reasonably foreseeable." Further, they define cumulative effects as those "results from
incremental impact of the proposed activity when added to other past, present and reasonably
foreseeable activities regardless of what entities undertake such other activities. Cumulative
effects can result from individually minor but collectively significant activities taking place over a
• period of time (15A NCAC 1C)."
All of the counties traversed by Phase 4A fall under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA), which conforms to SEPA and NCDENR regulations regarding
consideration of indirect and cumulative effects. CAMA defines cumulative effects as those
"impacts attributable to the collective effects of a number of projects and include the effects of
additional projects similar to the requested permit in areas available for development in the vicinity
(NCGS 113A-120 (a) (10))." Although indirect and cumulative effects are not specifically
addressed in the CAMA regulation, these types of effects are implied with regard to the disposition
of soil material, which must be "stabilized to prevent entry of sediments into the adjacent water
bodies or marsh" and must not pose "significant, long term wetland impacts (15 NCAC 7H
.0208(bx 1)."
Purpose and Need
The 14 counties in eastern North Carolina that EastemNC is now franchised to serve are areas of
relatively low population density and development. Without outside support, construction of a
natural gas transmission and distribution system in such an area is not economically feasible. A
private investor could not be expected to make a reasonable return on the capital costs of the
system. The North Carolina General Assembly recognized that such areas within the state
needed funding for infrastructure improvements and passed the Clean Water and Natural Gas
• Critical Needs Act of 1998 (Act). This Act, which was subsequently approved by the State's
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• citizens in a bond referendum, authorized the use of state bonds to fund construction of and
improvements to those portions of water, sewer and natural gas infrastructure that are otherwise
economically unfeasible.
The NCUC oversees the disbursement of the bond money, and requires that applicants provide a
rigorous economic analysis of the proposed project. That analysis must describe a project's cost
in detail as well as the project's likely revenues. The analysis must be projected for at least 15
years into the future, and include projections of growth and increased revenue over that time. The
NCUC requires that such evaluations include considerable supporting documentation, which is
thoroughly reviewed by both the Public Staff and the full Commission. In essence, this NCUC
review goes to the intent of the indirect and cumulative impacts analysis as described in the
National Environmental Policy Act. The extensive surveys, market research, and other studies
produced by EastemNC, and subsequently reviewed and approved by the NCUC, showed that
construction of the EastemNC natural gas system would not significantly contribute to increased
development within the service area.
Best Management Practices
Based on Federal, State and Agency guidance with regarding to assessing indirect and
• cumulative impacts EasternNC has investigated the likely effects of Phase 4A. Through best
management practices during construction direct impacts will be very limited. As a result
cumulative impacts to stream, wetlands, marshes and soils will also be minimal.
Efforts to avoid and minimize impacts during construction have been addressed earlier in this
document. The majority of the system will be installed in previously disturbed areas within existing
powerlines or adjacent to existing roadways. Construction, and more importantly subsequent
upland restoration, will proceed quickly to minimize impacts. Using HDD techniques when
feasible will minimize impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and AECs. No permanent
jurisdictional impacts will result from project construction. No anadromous fish or wetland and
aquatic dependant species will be permanently affected by this project. Temporary impacts to
herbaceous wetlands may result from proposed open-cut construction in maintained powerlines
and in those maintained portions of the existing NCDOT right-of-way.
To the extent possible, EasternNC will utilize the local labor force, which will minimize any
negative impacts associated with imposing a temporary work force on the local communities.
EasternNC will utilize the same environmental construction oversight and compliance processes
used successfully by its corporate partner, Progress Energy/CP&L, to construct the much larger
Sandhills pipeline project in the Piedmont as well as Phases 1 and 2 of this pipeline. These
construction oversight and compliance processes include full-time on-site El's, independent
• review by Progress Energy's Audit Services Department, and on-going support by its
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Environmental Services Section. Additionally, EastemNC will provide regular reports to agencies
on the project's progress.
EastemNC will adhere to their Environmental Guidelines and their Pipeline Safety Program
throughout the duration of this project. Both of these documents are available upon request from
EastemNC.
Impacts from Customer Migration to Natural Gas
The availability of natural gas from the proposed project is not intended to be a "driver" of
development to the extent that additional roads, water, sewer and similar services might be if
constructed. The correlation between induced growth and water/sewer service does not exist with
a natural gas delivery system. Because communities and business have a variety of energy
sources to choose from, natural gas is not considered a growth limiting or inducing infrastructure
component. Phase 4A will serve approximately 2 commercial facilities. The businesses include
Del Labs, which produces cosmetics and proprietary pharmaceuticals with a workforce of
approximately 200 workers, and KOSA Inc., one of the world's largest producers of polyester
resin, fiber and polymer products with approximately 724 employees. These customers are
currently using fuel oil, liquid propane, and/or electricity. Natural gas service will provide cleaner,
• safer fuel with a much lower incidence of spills in the case of fuel oil, less pollution than wood fired
systems and more convenient than liquid propane. No residential customers are to be served
along this phase of the project at this time.
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Transportation Improvements - In considering cumulative and indirect impacts it is essential to
understand the proposed action in the context of other planned infrastructure improvements. The
largest infrastructure improvement project in Eastern North Carolina is the widening and relocation
of US 17. This project stretches from the Virginia border to the South Carolina border. The
purpose of the overall project is to provide regional economic development and efficient
evacuation routes in the case of hurricanes. This project, more than any other in the region, will
have a profound effect on the development patterns in eastern North Carolina. Phase 4A,
however, follows 1-40 and US 421, which are not slated for improvement. While there may be
some residual effects on the overall highway network caused by the improvements to US 17,
there are not expected to be significant changes in the facilities that support the businesses on
Phase 4A. The following table details NCDOT's Transportation Improvement Projects in
proximity to Phase 4A.
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R-2633
Pender NC 53
Wilmington Bypass, US 17 South of NC 87 in
US 17 Brunswick County to 1-40 in New Hanover
County. Four lane divided freeway on new
location.
Burgaw Bypass, NC 53 at SR 1340 to NC 53
US 17 West of SR 1508. Two lanes with paved
shoulders, some new location.
Schedule
Construction - Post Years
Construction - Post Years
Economic Development Activities - Wilmington Industrial Development, Inc. (WID), also known
as The Committee of 100, is a private, not-for-profit organization designed to assist and make
company's expansion/re-location efforts seamless. WID serves the Greater Wilmington North
Carolina region-New Hanover and Pender Counties and the City of Wilmington. WID promotes
economic development through a mix of low-interest loans, a family of grant programs, marketing,
business recruitment, public relations, training and product development initiatives. Incentives in
these counties include; free job-specific worker training programs for new and expanding
industry, no inventory or intangibles taxes, no sales tax on raw materials, low corporate income
tax rate, low property taxes, and low interest loans.
Whether these inducements will lead to growth in the region relies on a complex process
comprised of many variables. The commercial development capacity of a given area is
dependent upon the availability of land and/or facilities, suitable workforce, financial incentives,
and utility and transportation infrastructure. Subjective factors such as quality of life, proximity to
activity areas, weather and community cohesiveness also play a significant role in an area's
growth potential. Based on the demographic information cited below it appears that there are
adequate land, facility and workforce resources in the counties served by Phase 4A.
County Population Pop Density
Pender 50.11 per sq
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New Hanover 168,536 847.2 Per sq
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County Workforce Demographics per WID - March 2003
Percent
Change % Population
1992-2002 in Labor Force
39.90% 39.3%
30.70% 50.4%
Unemployment
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natural gas service in combination with planned transportation improvements and economic
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attractive. It is unlikely, however, that the addition of a limited pipeline system such as the
EastemNC Pipeline to the existing and planned infrastructure would induce any noteworthy
commercial growth in the area. Further it is expected that the migration of existing energy users
to natural gas will reduce soil and water contamination and air pollution. The application of best
management practices during construction will minimize direct, indirect and cumulative impacts on
streams, wetlands and soils.
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Rocky Point/Castle Hayne EastemNC
Feld Work and Graphics By Prepaied Date. Pender County .? .?. .w.
Environmental Services Inc February 2003
Proposed Eastern NC Natural Gas Pipeline
Environmental Services, Inc. 1"=200' And APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
524 New Hope Road Scale Phase IVA Pipeline
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Wetland and Stream Identification
Sheet T Detail 2
Field Work an. Graphics By
Prepared Date.
Environmental Services Inc
Feoruary 2003
Environmental Services, Inc.
524 New Nope Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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Pender County 1.., ,- C', _ .r,. , ..,
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Sheet 7: Detail 3 1998 Ortho Photo Quads
Rocky Point/Castle Hayne East9amINC
Field vv'ork and Graphics By Prepared Date. Pender County
Environrnental Services Inc February 20Q'
Proposed Eastern NC Natural Gas Pipeline
Environmental Services, Inc. 1"=200' And APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
524 New Hope Road Scale Phase IVA Pipeline
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Wetland and Stream Identification

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524 New Hope Road
Scale Phase IVA Pipeline
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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524 New Hope Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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Sheet 8: Detail 1I 1998 Ortho Photo Quads
Rocky Point/Castle Hayne
Field'A'oA and Graphics By I Prepared Date New Hanover County
Enwroninentat Services Inc I February 2003
Environmental Services, Inc. 1 =200
524 New Hope Road Scale
Raleigh, North Carolina 29810
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Em•nonmeotai Services Inc February 2009
_ Proposed Eastern NC Natural Gas Pipeline
Environmental Services, Inc. -200 And APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
524 New Nope Road Scale Phase IVA Pipeline
Raleigh, North Carolina 27010 Wetland and Stream Identification

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F1e';d' 01k and Grapmcs By Prepared Date.
Ervreonmerna! Ser::ces roc February 2Lt ).l
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524 Nen Hope Road
Raleigh, North Caroline ,7610
0 250 500 750 1000
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1998 Ortho Photo Quad
Leland
Pender County
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And APEC Fib er Optic Conduit
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Wetland and Stream Identification
Main Line - Sheet 11 of 14 1998 Ortho Photo Quad
Leland /Castle Hayne East6mNC
Pender/New Hanover
Fiehl Work and Giautiws By F'reparedDate Counties ,`+.v�mic,n
Fnvuoornental Services Inc Feoivary 2003
0 250 500 750 1000 Proposed Eastern NC Natural Gas Pipeline
italEnvironmental Services, Inc. And APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
524 New Hope Road --
RM Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Scaie w Fee: Phase IVA Pipeline
Wetland and Stream Identification

Sheet 11. Detail 1 1998 Ortho Photo Quads
Castle Hayne/Leland
Feld '•Mork and Graptvcs By Preparee Dale New Hanover County
Environmental Services Inc February 2003
/ .
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524 New Hope Road Scale
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
EastemNC
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Castle Hayne
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New Hanover County
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0 250 500 750) 1000
Scale In Feet
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Wetland and Steam Identification
Environmental services, Inc.
524 New Hope Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

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IF GROUND SLOPES TOWARD ROADSIDE DITCH
OR IS LEVEL, NO SILT FENCE IS NEEDED
UNLESS ADJACENT TO A.E.C. PROVIDE CHECK
DAMS OR SEDIMENT TRAPS IN DITCH. APPLY
PERMANENT SEEDING TO ALL DISTURBED
AREAS. IF SLOPE IS STEEPER THAN 2H:1V,
PROVIDE ECM ON DISTURBED PORTION OF
SLOPE.
IF GROUND SLOPES AWAY FROM ROAD, THERE IS
A DITCH, AND CONSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE
BETWEEN ROAD AND DITCH, PROVIDE SILT FENCE
AT EDGE OF DITCH OR AREA OF DISTURBANCE.
IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INSTALL A SILT
FENCE, PROVIDE CHECK DAMS OR SEDIMENT
TRAPS IN DITCH. APPLY PERMANENT SEEDING TO
ALL DISTURBED AREAS. IF SLOPE IS STEEPER
THAN 2H:1V, PROVIDE ECM ON DISTURBED
PORTION OF SLOPE.
AREA AVAILABLE
FOR PIPELINE
CONSTRUCTION
5 FEET

SILT FENCE

SILT FENCE /

NCDOT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
IF DITCH IS DISTURBED, PROVIDE DITCH
STABILIZATION MEASURES SUCH AS
PERMANENT SEEDING, ECM, RIP RAP,
SEDIMENT TRAPS, AND CHECK DAMS AS
NEEDED BASED ON FLOW VELOCITY AND
EXTENT OF DISTURBANCE.
REFER TO DETAIL SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES:
•
IF GROUND SLOPES AWAY FROM ROAD AND
THERE IS NO DITCH, PROVIDE SILT FENCE AT
EDGE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OR AREA OF
DISTURBANCE. APPLY PERMANENT SEEDING TO
ALL DISTURBED AREAS. IF SLOPE IS STEEPER
THAN 2HAV, PROVIDE ECM ON DISTURBED
PORTION OF SLOPE.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1. TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
2. TEMPORARY DIVERSION
3. RIP RAP LIN ED CHANNEL
4. GRASS AND EROSION CONTROL MATTING LINED CHANNEL
5. EROSION CO NTROL MATTING
6. BLOCK AND GRAVEL DROP INLET PROTECTION
7. BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET PROTECTION
8. TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
9. SILT FENCE
10. CHECK DAM
NOT TO SCALE
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PLACE TRENCH SPOIL
ON UPHILL SIDE OF
TRENCH WHERE
POSSIBLE
PROVIDE SILT FENCE
AT LOW SIDE OF
DISTURBED AREA IF
SPOIL IS NOT PLACED
ON UPHILL SIDE AND
WHEN NEAR HQW
TRENCH J
CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT
AREA DISTURBED
BY PIPELINE
CONSTRUCTION
YUND SURFACE -
ORE AND AFTER
ISTRUCTION
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REFER TO DETAIL SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES:
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1. TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
2. TEMPORARY DIVERSION
3. RIP RAP LINED CHANNEL
4. GRASS AND EROSION CONTROL MATTING LINED CHANNEL
5. EROSION CONTROL MATTING
6. BLOCK AND GRAVEL DROP INLET PROTECTION
7. BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET PROTECTION
8. TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
9. SILT FENCE
10. CHECK DAM
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NOT TO SCALE
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PROVIDE CHECK DAMS AND CHANNEL
LININGS AS NEEDED BASED ON
DRAINAGE AREA, DITCH
CONFIGURATION, AND SLOPE

OPEN CUT HDD HDD
PIPELINE SITE PIPELINE
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
- ------- ---- -----,
PAVED
ROW
ROAD
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CENTERLINE
TYPICAL
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BRIDGE
BRIDGE
OR CULVERT
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REFER TO DETAIL SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES:
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1. TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
2. TEMPORARY DIVERSION
3. RIP RAP LINED CHANNEL
4. GRASS AND EROSION CONTROL MATTING LINED CHANNEL
5. EROSION CONTROL MATTING
6. BLOCK AND GRAVEL DROP INLET PROTECTION
7. BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET PROTECTION
8. TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
9. SILT FENCE
10. CHECK DAM
NOT TO SCALE
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LEGEND
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CHECK DAM TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
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WETLAND
BOUNDARY
BUFFER
HDD
SITE
OPEN CUT
i i - _ PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
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LtsetnXeNne"
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EASEMENT
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° . - - 01 ?--- TD HDD
SITE
--- - i t
SLOPE WETLAND
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BUFFER
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OPEN CUT HDD =- -_
PIPELINE SITE
INSTALLATION
0
LOPE -
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HDD
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
_ OPEN CUT
A.
--= PIPELINE
_ -- o INSTALLATION
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REFER TO DETAIL SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES:
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1. TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
2. TEMPORARY DIVERSION
3. RIP RAP LINED CHANNEL
4. GRASS AND EROSION CONTROL MATTING LINED CHANNEL
5. EROSION CONTROL MATTING
6. BLOCK AND GRAVEL DROP INLET PROTECTION
7. BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET PROTECTION
8. TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
9. SILT FENCE
10. CHECK DAM
NOT TO SCALE
LEGEND
?- TD TEMPORARY DIVERSION
•
i TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
•

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•
REFER TO DETAIL SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES:
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1. TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
2. TEMPORARY DIVERSION
3. RIP RAP LIN ED CHANNEL
4. GRASS AND EROSION CONTROL MATTING LINED CHANNEL
5. EROSION CO NTROL MATTING
6. BLOCK AND GRAVEL DROP INLET PROTECTION
7. BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET PROTECTION
8. TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
9. SILT FENCE
10. CHECK DAM
DIVERSIONS
TEMPORARY SHOULD ALWAYS DIRECT
FLOW FROM WORK AREAS
TO TEMPORARY
SEDIEMENT TRAP
TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
NOT TO SCALE
LEGEND
-s---- TD TEMPORARY DIVERSION
TEMPORARY SEDIMENT TRAP
1# It
LOWEST ELEVATION OF
WORK AREA
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50MIN. Jam`
BUT SUFFICIENT TO KEEP 1. PUT SILT FENCE OR TREE PROTECTION FENCE UP
SEDIMENT ON SITE TO ENSURE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE IS USED.
2. IF CONSTRUCTION ON THE SITES ARE SUCH THAT
THE MUD IS NOT REMOVED UY THE VEHICLE TRAVEL-
ING OVER THE STONE, THEN THE TIRES OF THE
STONE 70 BE USED'`: 12' MIN. FOR VEHICLES MUST BE WASHED BEFORE ENTERING THE
EXISTING (#5 STONE OR RAILROAD SINGLE LANE ROAD
ROADWAY BALLAST) 24' MIN. FOR PUBLIC TWO WAY 3. IF A PROJECT CONTINUES TO PULL MUD AND DEBRIS
ON TO THE PUBLIC ROAD, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
CLEAN THE AREA AND EXTEND THE LENGTH
OF THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE.
PLAN
? ]l
EXISTING ROADWAY
50' MIN.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
6' MIN.
12' MIN.
UNDER STONE
CROSS SECTION

NOT TO SCALE
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STEEP CUT OR FILL SLOPE
OR AREA TO BE PROTECTED
UPSLOPE TOE
2:1 SLOPE (MAX)
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SIDE SLOPES
2 : 1 (MAX.)
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COMPACTED
CROSS SECTION
- STABUM OHERSM DITCH
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AM OtOSTOH CONTROL
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POSHIVE GRADE 1.0% MAX. z
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STEEP CUT OR FILL SLOPE
PLAN VIEW
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NOT TO SCALE
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TYPICAL RIP RAP CHANNEL
PARABOLIC-SHAPED CHANNEL 1
(SHAPED BY BULLDOZER) FILTI
TO BE USED WHERE EXCESSIVE STORMWATER
VELOCMES PROHIBIT VEGETATIVE LININGS.
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SIZE OF STONE MUST BE DETERMINED BY
APPROPRIATE DESIGN PROCEDURE
DIMENSIONS FOR d do W VARIES ACCORDING
TO DESIGN.
RIP RAP DEPTH AS PER DESIGN OR REFER TO
TABLE.
TABLE
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STONE CLASSIFICATION T
A 9
B 18
CLASS 1 24
CLASS 2 30"
NOT TO SCALE
V-SHAPED CHANNEL
(SHAPED BY MOTOR GRADER)
TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL
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LINE WITH ECM AS
SPECIFIED BY DESIGN
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SYMBOLS
LINE WITH ECM AS
SPECIFIED BY DESIGN
NOTE;
EROSION CONTROL MATTING (ECM)
TO BE USED WHERE EXCESSIVE STORMWATER
VELOCITIES ARE PRESENT FOR GRASS ALONE
CHECK DAMS MAY BE NEEDED WITH ECM
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EDDY ENGINEERING, P.C
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LINED CHANNELS
NOV. 2002 DETAIL 4
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DEWATERING
r- CONCRETE BLOCK
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NOTES
1. LAY ONE BLOCK ON EACH SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE -
ON ITS SIDE IN THE BOTTOM ROW TO ALLOW POOL -
DRAINAGE. THE FOUNDATION SHOULD BE EXCAVATED ?
AT LEAST 2 INCHES BELOW THE CREST OF THE STORM
DRAIN IF ON SOIL IF ON PAVEMENT. PLACE THE BOTTOM
ROW OF BLOCKS ON PAVEMENT SURFACE. o,
2. GIVE LATERAL SUPPORT TO BLOCK
ROWS BY PLACING 2 X 4 WOOD STUDS THROUGH
BLACK riPEPNNGS, -" ?3. CAREFULLY FIT HARDWARE CLOTH OR COMPARABLE

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WIRE MESH WITH 1/2-INCH OPENINGS OVER ALL W(3D4o:,co(D..woo 6 X80
BLOCK OPENINGS TO HOLD GRAVEL IN PLACE. p o
4. USE CLEAN GRAVEL, 3/4- TO 1/2-INCH IN
DIAMETER, PLACED 2 INCHES BELOW THE TOP
OF THE BLOCK ON A 2:1 SLOPE OR FLATTER AND
SMOOTH IT TO AN EVEN GRADE. DOT 157 WASHED
STONE IS RECOMMENDED.
2:1 SLOPE, GRAVEL FILTER
WIRE SCREEN
TEMPORARY SEDIMENT
POOL-j
T
1' MIN.
2' MAX. ., °
SEDIMENT

SOIL PLACEMENT SHOWN
CAN BE PLACED ON PAVEMENT
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NOT TO SCALE
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SYMBOL
BLOCK AND GRAVEL CURB INLET SEDIMENT FILTER
A, TWO CONCRETE BLOCKS SHALL BE PLACED ON THEIR SIDES ABUTTING THE CURB AT
EITHER SIDE OF THE iNL.Ef OPENING. A 2' x 4' STUD SHALL BE CUT AND PLACED
THROUGH THE OUTER HOLES OF THE SPACER BLOCKS TO BRACE THE FRONT BLOCKS.
FRONT BLOCKS ARE PLACED ON THEIR SIDES ACROSS THE INLET AND ABUTTING THE
SPACER BLOCKS.
B. HARDWARE CLOTH OR COMPARABLE WIRE MESH WITH 1/2' OPENINGS SHALL BE PLACED
OVER THE OUTSIDE VERTICAL FACE (WEBBING) OF THE BLOCKS TO PREVENT FILTER
STONE FROM BEING WASHED THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE BLOCK.
C. NCDOT #5 WASHED STONE SHALL BE PILED AGAINST THE WIRE TO THE TOP OF THE
BLOCK.
D. CHECK DEVICE AFTER EACH RAIN. REPLACE WASHED STONE IF IT CLOGS WITH SEDIMENT.
OVERFLOW
WIRE MESH SEDIMENT LADEN FILTERED WATER
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GRAVEL FILTER CONCRETE BLOCK 2'x 4' STUD BRACE . ?URB INLET
NOTES. APRAGBtE AT CURB WETS WHERE AN OVORDW
CAPABLITY IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT D(CESSIVE POMM IN
FRONT OF THE MIT-
C NATURAL GAS SYSTEM BLOCK AND GRAVEL
EastemN
PROJECT CURB INLET PROTECTION
NOT TO SCALE EDDY ENGINEERING, P.C.
3M Nte,,WrAnMLA M sirANSaMO,rCMMt9l su.,N>a EEPC PROJ. 2001-028-3A NOV. 2002 DETAIL 7
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1. USE FOR DRAINAGE AREAS
NOT EXCEEDING 5 (FIVE) ACRES.
2. EARTH BERM SWILL BE STABILIZED W/ SEEDING
ACCORDING TO TRIANGLE SPECIFICATIONS. CRi
3. USE CLEAN COMPACTOR FILL MATERIAL FOR EARTH BERM.
DESIGN
SETnFD 21 1' FREEBOARD
TOP \ MIN T ? \
DESIGN OF SPILLWAYS
NOT TO SCALE
DRAINAGE AREA WEIR LENGTH 1
(ACRES) (FT)
1 4.0
2 6.0
3 8.0
4 10.0
5 12.0
1 DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE MINIMUM
1.5 FT
gq 0iFILL5Rzm
FABRIC
OVERFILL 6'
FOR SETTLEMENT
1.5 FT-'?iV?"d°o WEIR
2:1 SIDE
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5 FT p
SLOPE MAX
MAX FILL I o o°oo° o
FILTER ABRIC I??yo MAX SIDE SLOPE
1 F
MIN
NATURAL GROUND
IF IN DAM
MAINTENANCE
RISPECT 7EMPORAW SEp1EM TRAPS AF70t EACH PERIOD OF S=Wr.AMf RA)WAMI. REMOVE SEll&*W AM RESTORE TRAP TO ITS ORICWNL
DMIEJ MM WHM 7W SEDMEW WAS ACCUM MM TO ONE-WLF 7W DESIGN DEPTH OF 7W TRAP. KNX AE SMKIDff TWJ IS RF)WVM N
A DESICW7W DEPOSAL AREA AND REPLACE 7W OONVMWM PART OF TILE CRAVE1. FACWG
CHECK TW SiRWPM FOR DAMAL E FROM EWSM OR PFW- PERIODICALLY CHUX 7W DEPTH OF 7W SPU.IMAY TO ENSURE R IS A YNWM
OF 13 FT B&OW 7W LLIW POW OF THE EMBANIMOff. TMWDN W Ell ANY SETRELENf OF 711E 0MV4009 TO SLKiilll' ABOVE DMM
GRADE ANY TIP RAP DM MM FROM 7W SPU.NRY MUST BE REPLACED AGOWWMY.
SPMUZE 7W BMWGQENT AND ALL D67tAMM AREAS ABOVE 7W SOMM POOL AND DOWNSTREAM FROM 7W TRAP MEDYMY PSTM
CONSMa nM MATH SEEM M
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VARABLE AS DIRECTED BY 7HE ENGI EET1
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LINE WIRES
12-1/2 GrL
JEDWE
S7EEL POST
WOVEN MIRE FABRIC
SILT FENCE GEDFEXTILE FABRIC
tom:
-JSE SILT FENCE ONLY WHEN DRAINAGE AREA
DOES NOT EXCEED 1/4 ACRE AND NEVER IN c 3 FNl SLOPE
FOR REPANt OF SLT
AREAS OF CONCENTRATED FLOW n Z FENCE FIVLLIRES, USE
Nu. 57 MASHED STONE
-END, OF SLIT FENCE NEEDS TO DE TURNED UPHILL a
n
-UNT 70 100 FEET OF OVERLAID FLOW CRUDE
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n
SIDE VIEW

NOT TO SCALE
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DRAINAGE AREA WEIR LENGTH I
(ACRES) (FT)
1 4.0
2 6.0
3 8.0
4 10.0
5 120
1 DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE MINIMUM
TOP ELEVATION OF STORMWATER
#57 WASHED
STONE r
MAX.
1 ?
m
a ?
EXISTING SLOPE
CLASS 1 RIP-RAP
FILTER FABRIC
SIDE VIEW
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HEIGHT do WIDTH DETERMINED BY
EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY AND
SEDIMENT STORAGE REQUIRED.
KEY RIP RAP INTO THE DAM
FOR STABILIZATION.
r?
RAP
FRONT VIEW
IXrSTn?G ??
STEP SEQUENCE
is
DESIGN OF SPILLWAYS
NOT TO SCALE
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NOTE: PROVIDE SILT FENCE
ADJACENT TO DOWN
(SEE DETAIL 6.62a)
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ALONG TRENCH WHEN
SLOPE AREAS
CONSTRUCTM ROW
UPLAND "CROSS COUNTRY" TRENCH DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE

'TOTE:
NO EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES
REQUIRED WHEN TRENCH IS LOCATED BETWEEN
HIGH GROUND AND PIPELINE TRENCH OTHER
THAN SEEDING AND MULCHING THE PIPELINE
TRENCH AFTER BACKFILLING

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NOTE: PROVIDE SILT FENCE ALONG TRENCH WHEN
ADJACENT TO AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
THIS REPRESENTS THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO $ASED ON
NCDOT COMMENTS. TYPICALLY, THE PIPELINE WILL BE
WITHIN FIVE (5) FEET OF THE OUTER RIGHT-OF-WAY
BOUNDARY.
TEMP. SOIL STAGING AREA
BARRICADES/CONES
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STREAM
WETUWDS
LANE CLOSED
TO TRAFFIC
LANE OPEN
TO TRAFFIC
PRELIMINARY
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
DRAFT
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TRENCH CROSS SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
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RALEM,F1. NC 27616
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NCDOT TRENCH CROSS SECTION
EastemNC Pipeline Project-Phase 4A
Eastern North Carolina
06/28/01 NTS wa G101528
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REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS SCALE I'-1100' p
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NO.
DESCRIPTION
NO.
DESCRIPTION ORAwn &C DATE 02/25/02 Eas 1t0 5. M11LI4NGT0N STREET
ternNC
RALEKi1. NC 27602-t55t
RALEIGH.
A ISSUED FOR Calla-AEC PERMIT
CW*O DAN
DATE 02/25702
Ear. Noft Csmhm Nat ? l Gas 1EL:(61» S16-601 FAX(M) 516-6701
1 REVISED & ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION APPROVED DAN DATE 02/25/02 nTLE
OETAI
WARR CROSSING

MATERIAL SUMMARY EMS JOB NO 15" TYPICAL SECONDARY WATERBODY CROSSING
ENCNG NATURAL GAS SYSTEM PROJECT

NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION AFE/VO.NO PHASE IVA LINE EXTENSION & APEC FIBER OPTIC PROJECT
NEW HANOVER COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA
CLIENT FILE 140. NO. - REV,

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EMS FILE NO. 5172311-1
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PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
POINT OF ENTRY OF Bridge or structure POINT OF EXIT OF
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LOCA TION-MILEPOST (See Table)
REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS SCALE 1'.100
x 1551 - PCs to
PDE
- NO. DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION
GRATIN IIC
DATE 02/25/02 Ea ;H.
6i0 5. WILMINGTON STREET
RALI 1Gn NC C 27602-1551
sternCC
A ISSUED FOR CAMA-AEC PERMIT
t1K'D DAN
DATE 02/23/02
Ea-Wn Nor-.n Ca- wawa! Gas 18-($") 546-SSM FAX(m) 516-Q07
1 REVISED & ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION AFPROVED DAN DATE 02/25/02 TITLE IAIR [ROSSINC

MATERIAL SUMMARY EMS JOB NO 1568 TYPICAL SECONDARY waTERBOD
BODY CROSSING
ENCNG NATURAL GAS SYSTEM PROJECT

NO.
QTY.
DESCRIPTION AFE/P0N0 PHASE IVA LINE EXTENSION & APEC FIBER OPTIC PROJECT
PENDER COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA
CLIENT FILE NO. No. - REV.

EMS FILE NO. 5672371-1
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Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas Phase 4A
Pipeline and APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
Typical Plan and Profile of Attachment of Conduit to the Pipeline
C ATRIX
DESIGN GROVP