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US 74/76 Improvements
Convert at -grade intersection of US 74/76 and SR 1735 (Chauncey Town Road) to interchange
Convert at -grade intersection of US 74/76 and SR 1740 (Old Lake Road) to grade separation
Construct roundabout at the intersection of NC 214/SR 1735 (Chauncey Town Road)
Construct service road between SR 1735 and SR 1740 north of US 74/76
Columbus County, North Carolina
STIP Nos. R-5819 & R-5820
WBS Element Nos. 47091.1.1 & 47092.1.1
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division 6
April 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 1
2.0 METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................1
3.0 TERRESTRIAL COMMUNITIES.......................................................................... 1
4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES........................................................................................... 2
4.1 Endangered Species Act Protected Species.......................................................... 2
4.2 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act................................................................. 4
5.0 WATER RESOURCES............................................................................................. 5
6.0 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS................................................................... 6
6.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S...................................................................... 6
6.2 Construction Moratoria......................................................................................... 7
6.3 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules............................................................................... 7
6.4 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters ....................................... 7
6.5 Coastal Barrier Resources System........................................................................ 7
7.0 REFERENCES...........................................................................................................8
Appendix A Figures
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project Study Area Map
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4. Terrestrial Communities Map
Appendix B Qualifications of Contributors
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area .................................. I
Table 2. ESA federally protected species listed for Columbus County ...................... 2
Table 3. Streams in the study area................................................................................. 5
Table4. Surface waters in the study area...................................................................... 5
Table 5. Characteristics of jurisdictional streams in the study area ........................... 6
Table 6. Characteristics of jurisdictional wetlands in the study area ......................... 6
Natural Resources Technical Report STIP R-5819 & R-5820, Columbus County, N.C.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes US 74/76 Improvements
Convert at -grade intersection of US 74/76 and SR 1735 (Chauncey Town Road) to interchange,
Convert at -grade intersection of US 74/76 and SR 1740 (Old Lake Road) to grade separation,
Construct roundabout at the intersection of NC 214/SR 1735 (Chauncey Town Road),
Construct service road between SR 1735 and SR 1740 north of US 74/76 (STIP R-5819 and
R-5820) in Columbus County (Figures 1 and 2). The following Natural Resources Technical
Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of a document for the purposes of
the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
2.0 METHODOLOGY
All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Environmental Coordination
and Permitting's Preparing Natural Resources Technical Reports Procedure and the latest
NRTR Template dated December 2017. Field work was conducted on June 27, July 1I-
13 and 24-25, 2018, March 4 — 7, 2019, March 20, 2019, April 11, 2019, June 24, 2019,
March 11 and 18, 2020. A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination package was
submitted on August 16, 2018, and revised on March 13, 2019 due to a project study area
extension. Jurisdictional resources identified in the study area were verified by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources
(NCDWR) on March 19, 2019 and March 10, 2020. The principal personnel contributing
to the field work and document is provided in Appendix B.
3.0 TERRESTRIAL COMMUNITIES
Six terrestrial communities were identified in the study area. Figure 4 shows the location
and extent of these terrestrial communities. Terrestrial community data are presented in
the context of total coverage of each type within the study area (Table 1).
Table 1. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area
Community
Dominant Species
Coverage
(scientific name)
(ac.)
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)
Pine Plantation (silviculture)
Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum)
48.6
Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)
Clear cut
Tall fescue ((Schedonorus arundinaceus)
10.6
Wild onion (Allium sp.)
Tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus)
Maintained/Disturbed
Wild onion (Allium sp.)
219.3
Plantain (Plantain plantago)
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)
Mixed Hardwood Pine Forest
Red maple (Acer rubrum)
173.3
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
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Community
Dominant Species
Coverage
(scientific name)
(ac.)
Swamp tupelo (Nyssa biflora)
Riverine Swamp Forest
Water oak (Quercus nigra)
28.0
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)
Tall fescue ((Schedonorus arundinaceus)
Pasture/Field
Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
18.5
Wild onion (Allium sp.)
Total
498.3
4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES
4.1 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of April 15, 2019 the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists seven federally
protected species, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Columbus County (Table
2). For each species, a discussion of the presence or absence of habitat is included below
along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area.
Table 2. ESA federally protected species listed for Columbus County.
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal
Habitat
Biological
Status
Present
Conclusion
Alligator mississippiensis
American alligator
T(S/A)
Yes
Not Required
May Affect-
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern long-eared bat
T
Yes
Likely to
Adversely
Affect
Picoides borealis
Red -cockaded woodpecker
E
Yes
No Effect
Menidia extensa
Waccamaw silverside
T
No
No Effect
May Affect-
Mycteria americans
Wood stork
T
Yes
Not Likely to
Adversely
Affect
Thalictrum cooleyi
Cooley's meadowrue
E
Yes
No Effect
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
Rough -leaved loosestrife
E*
Yes
No Effect
E - Endangered
T - Threatened
T(S/A) - Threatened due to similarity of appearance
* - Historic record (the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago)
American alligator
USFWS optimal survey window: year round (only warm days in winter)
Biological Conclusion: Not Required
Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require Section
7 consultation with the USFWS. Suitable habitat for the American alligator is
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present in the form of wetlands, canals and streams; however, proposed activities
are not likely to have any permanent detrimental impacts to this species.
Individuals present may be temporarily displaced by and during construction
activities. A review of NHP records, updated March 26, 2020, indicates one
known occurrence within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Northern long-eared bat
USFWS optimal survey window: June 1 — August
Biological Conclusion: May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a programmatic biological
opinion (PBO) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and NCDOT for the northern long-
eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis) in eastern North Carolina. The PBO
covers the entire NCDOT program in Divisions 1-8, including all NCDOT
projects and activities. The programmatic determination for NLEB for the
NCDOT program is May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect. The PBO provides
incidental take coverage for NLEB and will ensure compliance with Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act for five years for all NCDOT projects with a federal
nexus in Divisions 1-8, which includes Columbus County, where R-5819 and R-
5820 is located. This level of incidental take is authorized from the effective date
of a final listing determination through December 31, 2020 (the USFWS, FHWA,
USAGE, and NCDOT are coordinating to reinitiate Section 7 to extend the PBO
beyond this date).
Red -cockaded woodpecker
USFWS optimal survey window: year round; November -early March (optimal)
Biological Conclusion: Unresolved
Foraging habitat for the Red -cockaded woodpecker (RCW) is present in the study
area in the form of mixed pine/hardwood stands, greater than 30 years old.
Nesting habitat, in the form of pine dominated mixed pine/hardwood stands 60
years in age or older is absent within the project study area. Pine dominated
stands, in the study area and a half mile field survey, were conducted on April 11,
2019, but no RCW cavity trees or individuals were observed. A review of NHP
records, updated March 26, 2020, indicates no known occurrences within 1.0 mile
of the study area.
Waccamaw silverside
USFWS optimal survey window: year round
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Lake Waccamaw is outside of the project study area, therefore, habitat for the
Waccamaw silverside is absent as the species occurs only in the lake. A review of
NHP records, updated March 26, 2020, indicates one known occurrence of the
Waccamaw silverside within 1.0 mile of the study area.
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Wood stork
USFWS optimal survey window: June -September
Biological Conclusion: May Affect -Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Suitable habitat for the wood stork is present in the study area in the form of
wetlands, swamps and canals. No individuals or nests were observed during site
visits conducted June 27, July 11-13 and 24-25, 2018 or June 24, 2019. A review
of NHP records, updated March 26, 2020, indicates no known occurrence within
1.0 mile of the study area.
Cooley's meadowrue
USFWS optimal survey window: mid June -early July
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Areas of habitat exist in the project study area in the form of wet woodland
clearings and power -line right-of-ways. No individuals were observed during a
field survey conducted on June 27, 2018 and June 24, 2019. A review of NHP
records, updated March 26, 2020, indicates no known occurrence within 1.0 mile
of the study area.
Rough -leaved loosestrife
USFWS optimal survey window: mid May -June
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Areas of habitat exist in the project study area in the form of wet grass -shrub
ecotones. No individuals were observed during a field survey conducted on June
27, 2018 and June 24, 2019. A review of NHP records updated, March 26, 2020
indicates, no known occurrence within 1.0 mile of the study area.
4.2 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and
enforced by the USFWS. Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forests
in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized
for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open water.
A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a 1.0-mile
radius of the project limits, was performed on July 10, 2018 using the latest NC Onemap
Orthoimagery color aerials. Lake Waccamaw is large enough and sufficiently open to be
considered a potential feeding source. Since there is foraging habitat within the review
area, a survey of the project study area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits
was conducted. No Bald eagles or their nests were observed during the survey.
Additionally, a review of the NHP database, updated March 26, 2020, revealed no known
occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Due to the lack of
known occurrences and minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been
determined that this project will not affect this species.
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5.0 WATER RESOURCES
Water resources in the study area are part of the Lumber River basin [U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03040206]. Four streams were identified in the study
area (Table 3). The location of this stream is shown in Figure 3.
Table 3. Streams in the study area
NCDWR
Best Usage
Bank
Bankfull
Depth
Stream Name
Map ID
Index
Classification
Hight
width
(in)
Number
()
()
Cove Canal
Cove Canal
15-2-2
C;Sw
2
4-6
16-24
Creek Branch
Creek Branch
15-2-6-4-5
C; Sw
2.5
5-8
16
UT to Creek Branch
SA
15-2-6-4-5
C; Sw
2
2-3
6-12
UT to Creek Branch
SB
15-2-6-4-5
C; Sw
2
2-3
6-12
Lake Waccamaw is within 1.0 mile of the project study area and has been designated as
an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW). There are no designated High Quality Waters
(HQW) or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-II) within 1.0 mile downstream of the
study area. The North Carolina 2018 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters identifies no
streams within the study area as an impaired water.
Fifteen surface waters were identified in the study area (Table 4). The location of each
surface water is shown in Figure 3.
Table 4. Surface waters in the study area
Surface Water
Jurisdictional
Map ID of
Connection
Length (ft.)
/ Area (ac.)
in Study Area
Trib-1
No
WE
229.9
Trib-2
No
WE
22.8
Trib-3
No
WF
347.3
Trib-5
No
Creek Branch
1,272.4
Trib-6
No
WK
754.9
Trib-7
No
WK
624.1
Trib-8
No
WK
864.1
Trib-9
No
No Connection
69.1
Trib-10
No
No Connection
38.4
Trib- I I
No
WN
132.9
Trib-12
No
WO
124.0
Trib-13
No
WP
217.9
Trib-14
No
WT,WY,WQ
868.7
Trib-15
No
WU
149.4
Ditch**
No
Trib-12, Trib-13, WR
0.4*
** Ditch called out as Open Water due to having OHWM according to USACE.
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6.0 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
Four jurisdictional streams were identified in the study area (Table 5). The location of
these streams are shown on Figure 3. A NCDWR stream identification form is included
in a separate Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) Package, submitted August
16, 2018. All jurisdictional streams in the study area have been designated as warm
water streams for the purposes of stream mitigation.
Table 5. Characteristics of jurisdictional streams in the study area
Map ID
Length
(ft.)
Classification
Compensatory
Mitigation Required
River Basin
Buffer
Cove Canal
669.4
Perennial
Yes
Not Subject
Creek Branch
1,332.4
Perennial
Yes
Not Subject
SA
4,436.7
Perennial
Yes
Not Subject
SB
94.1
Perennial
Yes
Not Subject
Total
6,532.6
Twenty-four jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the study area (Table 6). The
locations of these wetlands are shown on Figure 3. All wetlands in the study area are
located within the Lumber River basin [USGS Hydrologic Unit 03040206]. USACE
wetland determination forms and NCWAM forms for each site are included in a separate
PJD Package.
Table 6. Characteristics of jurisdictional wetlands in the study area
Map ID
NCWAM Classification
NCWAM
Rating
Hydrologic
Classification
Area (ac.)
in Study
Area
WA
Hardwood Flat
Medium
Non -Riparian
0.33
WB
Hardwood Flat
Medium
Non -Riparian
5.54
WC
Headwater Forest
Low
Riparian
7.88
WE
Pine Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
4.95
WF
Hardwood Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
1.54
WG
Hardwood Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
0.11
WH
Riverine Swamp Forest
High
Riparian
8.41
WI
Riverine Swamp Forest
High
Riparian
0.24
WJ
Headwater Forest
High
Riparian
1.53
WK
Hardwood Flat
High
Non -Riparian
11.15
WL
Hardwood Flat
High
Non -Riparian
0.37
WM
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Low
Non -Riparian
4.15
WN
Hardwood Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
2.75
WO
Pine Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
1.49
WP
Headwater Forest
High
Riparian
3.99
WQ
Headwater Forest
High
Riparian
31.99
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Map ID
NCWAM Classification
NCWAM
Rating
Hydrologic
Classification
Area (ac.)
in Study
Area
WR
Pine Flat
Medium
Non -Riparian
1.42
WS
Basin Wetland
High
Non -Riparian
0.02
WT
Pine Flat
Low
Non -Riparian
0.60
WU
Headwater Forest
High
Riparian
1.20
WW
Pine Flat
Medium
Non -Riparian
0.72
WX
Pine Flat
Medium
Non -Riparian
7.05
WY
Basin Wetland
High
Non -Riparian
7.05
WBB
Pine Flat
Low
Non-Ri arian
.45
Total
104.93
6.2 Construction Moratoria
There are no anadromous fish waters identified in the study area. Therefore, no
moratoria are required.
6.3 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The project study area is located within the Lumber River basin to which no buffer rules
apply.
6.4 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
No streams within the study area has been designated by the USACE as a Navigable
Water under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
6.5 Coastal Barrier Resources System
Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) units do not exist within the study area.
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7.0 REFERENCES
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources. 2018. Surface
Water Classifications. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications.
(Accessed: April 2020).
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources. 2016. NC
WAM Field Assessment Form.
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq[Water%20Quality/Environmental%20Sciences/ECO[W
etlands/NC%20WAM%20Field%20Assessment%20Form%20v5.pdf. (Accessed:
April 2020).
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality.
Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2018 Final 303(d) list.
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq[Water%20Quality/Planning/TMDL/303d/2018/2018-
NC-303-d--List-Final.pdf. (Accessed: April 2020).
N.C. Natural Heritage Program. 2020. North Carolina Natural Heritage Data Explorer.
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/. (Accessed: April 2020).
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1990.
Soil Survey of Columbus County, North Carolina.
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/north_carolina/NC047
/0/Index.pdf. (Accessed: April 2020)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4: Southeast Region, North Carolina
Ecological Services. 2019. Threatened and Endangered Species in North Carolina:
Columbus County. Updated 15 April 2019.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/nc_counties.html
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. American Alligator.
https://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/alligator.pdf. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Cooley's Meadowrue.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_cooleys_meadowrue.html. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Northern long-eared bat.
https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Red -cockaded Woodpecker.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_red-cockaded_woodpecker.html.
(Accessed: April 2020).
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Rough -leaved loosestrife.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_rough-leaf_loosestrife.html. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Waccamaw silverside.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_waccamaw_silverside.html. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Wood Stork.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/es_wood_stork.html. (Accessed:
April 2020).
United States Geological Survey. 2018. USGS Water Resources Links for: 03040206 -
Waccamaw. https://water.usgs.gov/lookup/getwatershed?03040206/www/cgi-
bin/lookup/getwatershed. (Accessed: April 2020).
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Natural Communities
Pine Plantation (Silviculture)
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Terrestrial Communities Map
US 74/76 Improvements
TIP Project R-5819 & R-5820
Columbus County, NC
Map Date: 04/07/2020
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Sources: NCDOT, CALYX Engineers +Consultants
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Appendix B
Qualifications of Contributors
Principal
Investigator:
John Merritt
Education:
B.S. Biology and Environmental Science, 1999
Experience:
Environmental Specialist II, NCDOT, 2006-2008
Environmental Senior Specialist, NCDOT, 2008-2016
Senior Project Scientist, RK&K, 2016-2018
Environmental Project Manager, CALYX, Inc., 2018-Present
Responsibilities:
T/E species assessment and surveys, document preparation, data
management, field investigation, stream and wetland delineation
Investigator: Jennifer Harrod
Education: B.S. Fisheries, Wildlife, 2007
Experience: Environmental Project Manager, CALYX, Inc., 2017-Present
Dramby Environmental Consulting, Inc., 2015-2017
Environmental Senior Technician, NCDOT, 2007-2012
Responsibilities: Document preparation, data management, field investigation, map
preparation, stream and wetland delineation
Investigator: Tom Fox
Education: M.S. Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, 2013
B.S. Biology, Concentration in Marine Biology/Organismal
Biology, 2006
Experience: Senior Biologist, CALYX, 2018-present
Eastern Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Biologist, NCWRC,
2014-2018
Research Associate, NCSU, 2009-2014
Responsibilities: Field investigation, stream and wetland delineation
Investigator: Mack Des Champs
Education: B.S., Zoology, 2015
Experience: Environmental Scientist, CALYX, Inc., 2019-Present
Environmental Scientist, CALYX, Inc., 2017-2019
Environmental Technician, CALYX, Inc., 2017-2017
Responsibilities: Stream and wetland delineations
Investigator: Byron Levan
Education: Master of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, 2019
B.S. Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology 2011
Minor in Plant Biology
Experience: Jr. Environmental Scientist, CALYX, Inc., 2019-present
Responsibilities: T/E species assessment and surveys, stream and wetland
delineation
Investigator: Trevor Hall
Education: B.S. Environmental Science, 2016
Experience: Jr. Environmental Scientist, CALYX, Inc., 2019-Present
Responsibilities: Stream and wetland delineations