20100645 Ver 2_401 Application_20101210

Letter of Transmittal
S&ME, Inc. #S&ME
9711 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
[phone]
[phone] fax
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1650
WE ARE SENDING YOU:
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? Copy of letter
DATE: December 2, 2010 JOB NO: 1357-10-035
ATTENTION: Mr. Ian McMillan
RE: Piedmont Natural Gas- Kapstone Paper Project,
Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application Package
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COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION
1 12.02.2010 1 Application Package for Nationwide Permit No. 12
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
® For approval
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? FORBIDS DUE: / /
? For your use
® For review and comment ?
? PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
REMARKS: Attached please find the above. If you have questions or comments please do not hesitate to call
Thank you - Joe Lawler
SIGN:
COPY TO: File, PING, McKim & Creed, USACE
IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT ONCE.
This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and legally
privileged. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended recipient, you
are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited.
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Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name: PNG KapStone Paper Project
2. Name of Property owner/Applicant: Piedmont Natural Gas
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: S&ME, Inc., Joey Lawler
'Agent Authorization needs to be attached
4. Related/Previous Action ID Number(s): N/A
KapStone Kraft Paper Company and Virginia Electric and Power Company
5. Site Address: property in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Roanoke Rapids
8. County: Halifax
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34.1586°N (Origin) -78.0356°W (Origin)
Lat: 34.1527°N (Terminus) Long: -77.9403°W (Terminus) (Decimal Degrees Please)
Quadrangle Name: Roanoke Rapids, N.C. (1974)
Waterway: UT to Roanoke River
Watershed: Roanoke
Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 12
General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder
Assign number in ORM
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/Nature of Activity/Project Purpose:
Begin Date
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
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December 2, 2010
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: Mr. Thomas Brown
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Attention: Mr. Ian McMillan
Reference: Nationwide Permit No. 12
PNG KapStone Paper Project
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1357-10-035
Dear Mr. Brown and Mr. McMillan:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is submitting this "courtesy" application for proposed pipeline
construction activities in accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit
(NWP) No. 12 and corresponding North Carolina 401 Water Quality Certification
(WQC) No. 3819. The project will involve installation of approximately 1,600 linear feet
(If) of a four-inch diameter natural gas pipeline in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County,
North Carolina. In support of this submittal, please find enclosed the following:
• Figures - Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2), 2004
Aerial Photograph (Figure 3), and USDA County Soil Survey (Figure 4);
• Appendix I: Agent Authorization Form and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN);
• Appendix Il: Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Maps (Sheets I through 4);
• Appendix III: Wetland Determination Data Form, and N.C. Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) Stream Identification Forms;
• Appendix IV: Site Photographs; and
• Appendix V: Agency Correspondence.
Copies of this PCN are being provided to the USACE and DWQ as a courtesy because
our client is seeking confirmation that the proposed project conforms to applicable
general and specific conditions pursuant to NWP No 12 and WQC 3819, and that further
written approval to perform the work is not required
S&ME, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard / Charlotte, NC 28273-5560 / p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.com
Nationwide Permit No. 12 SWE Project No. 1357-10-035
PNG KapStone Paper Project December 2, 2010
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The proposed project involves construction of approximately 1,6001f of 4-inch natural
gas pipeline that will provide service to the KapStone Kraft Paper (Kapstone) plant in
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The new gas line is necessary to facilitate conversion
of the Kapstone facility to natural gas. Construction of the proposed pipeline will require
clearing a 30-foot project corridor adjacent to two existing utility easements. The new
pipeline will originate at a tap on an existing natural gas pipeline near the end of River
Road (34.1586°N, 78.0356°W ) and extend to a meter station that will be constructed on
the Kapstone property (34.1527°N, 77.9403°W). The location of the project corridor is
depicted on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), the appropriate portion of the Roanoke
Rapids, N.C (1974) USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2), a 2004 Aerial Photograph
(Figure 3) and a Soil Survey Map (Figure 4).
Five feet of the proposed corridor will be permanently maintained as a licensed premises
within which the new pipeline will be installed. The remaining 25 feet will consist of
temporary work space (TWS) and allowed to naturally re-vegetate following
construction. Although three streams flow through the project corridor, all of the
crossings will be conducted by bore or horizontal directional drill (HDD) methods thus
impacts to jurisdictional areas will not occur.
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
On September 16, 2010, Mr. Joey Lawler of S&ME visited the project corridor and
conducted a jurisdictional delineation to determine the location of waters of the U.S.
located therein. The delineation was conducted utilizing currently accepted methods for
wetland determination, as set forth in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual, which states that under normal circumstances, an area must demonstrate the
presence of three components to be considered jurisdictional: 1) hydrophytic vegetation,
2) hydric soils, and 3) wetland hydrology. Furthermore, stream assessments were
conducted in accordance with DWQ and USACE guidelines.
Field review identified three jurisdictional streams (Streams I through 3) within the
project corridor. No jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the project corridor.
The surveyed location of the stream boundaries are depicted on the Jurisdictional Waters
of the U.S. Maps (Sheets I though 4) in Appendix II. A Wetland Determination Data
Form (upland) and DWQ Stream Identification Forms are included in Appendix 111, and
representative photographs of the project corridor and adjacent utility easements are
included in Appendix IV.
The project corridor will extend primarily through a wooded area that adjoins the existing
easements. Canopy species observed within wooded portions of the project corridor
included sugar maple (Acer rubrum), umbrella tree (Magnolia tripetala), tulip tree
(Liriodendron tulipifera), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and box elder (Acer
negundo). Sub-canopy species were dominated by Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense),
and ground cover was limited to Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum).
Nationwide Permit No. 12 SBME Project No. 1357-10-035
PNG KapStone Paper Project December 2, 2010
PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
S&ME conducted a literature review for federally-listed endangered or threatened species
(protected species) and S&ME provided scoping letters to the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on September 17, 2010. The scoping
letters included a description of the proposed work, figures detailing the location of the
project corridor, and a request for comments regarding concerns that the respective
agencies may have. The results of S&ME's review and scoping comments are outlined
in more detail below.
Protected Species
S&ME reviewed existing records obtained from federal and state sources for potential
protected species habitat or for documented records of protected species within the
project corridor. The USFWS list of federally-protected species was consulted for a
listing of species documented within Halifax County, North Carolina. This review
identified three animals, as presented with their federal rank in Table 1.
Table 1: Federally-Protected Species Summary for Halifax County
Federal County Potential
Species Rank* Status Preferred Habitat Habitat
Present
Picoides borealis open stands of pine containing trees
E Historic 60 years old and older for breeding No
Red-cockaded woodpecker and 30 years or older for foraging
Elliptio steinstansana silt-free, non-compacted gravel
E Current and/or coarse sand in fast-flowing, No
Tar River spineymussel well-oxygenated stream reaches
Alasmidonta heterodon Creek and river areas with a slow to
E Current moderate current and a sand, Yes
Dwarf wedgemussel gravel, or muddy bottom
E = Endangered
S&ME also consulted the NCNHP GIS database and Virtual Workroom for a listing of
element occurrences (EO) of protected species within or near the project corridor. This
review did not reveal additional EOs pertaining to federally-protected species.
On October 5, 2010, the USFWS responded that the proposed project is not likely to
adversely affect federally-protected endangered or threatened species identified for
Halifax County, and that the requirements of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
have been fulfilled (Appendix V). In addition, the USFWS expressed concerns regarding
impacts to aquatic resources associated with construction of the proposed project and
recommended practicable implementation of directional boring methods and stringent
sediment and erosion control measures, as well as maintenance of vegetated buffers.
The NCNHP responded on September 24, 2010, stating the nearby segment of the
Roanoke River is identified as part of a Significant Natural Heritage area (the Roanoke
River Fall Zone Aquatic Habitat) and home to seven rare mussel species (Appendix V).
The NCNHP also stated that it was imperative that sediment from construction of the
project does not reach the river.
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Nationwide Permit No. 12 SWE Project No. 1357-10-035
PNG KapStone Paper Project December 2 2010
S&ME personnel visited the project corridor on November 19, 2010 to determine if
suitable habitat for terrestrial protected species occurred within the project corridor.
During field review, S&ME personnel integrated the information obtained from
supporting documentation with field evaluation for the presence of federally-listed
protected species and/or their potential habitat. The project corridor consists of wooded
areas, and maintained easements, and did not reveal preferred habitat types for Red-
cockaded woodpecker or Tar River spineymussel. Streams located within the project
corridor may provide potentially-suitable habitat for the Dwarf wedgemussel.
To address agency concerns regarding potential affects on protected species, PNG plans
to avoid all impacts to on-site streams through use of bores or HDD. Accordingly, the
project is unlikely to affect any of the species identified in Table 1.
Cultural Resources
S&ME provided a scoping letter to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) on September 17, 2010. SHPO responded with an October 7, 2010 letter stating
that they were aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. A
copy of the SHPO letter is included in Appendix V.
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
PNG has designed the proposed project to avoid all impacts to waters of the U .S. The
proposed project corridor width (combined temporary and permanent) will be limited to
30 feet, and will parallel existing easements. Only a five-foot wide area will be
permanently-maintained. The pipeline will be bored or directional ly-dri lled to avoid
impacts to on-site streams. Accordingly, the proposed project will not result in changes
to stream dimension, pattern, or profile.
Although the project has been designed to disturb less than one acre and written approval
from NCDENR's Division of Land Quality is not required, appropriate sediment and
erosion control practices outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" will still be implemented
and maintained over the life of the project.
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Nationwide Permit No. 12 SWE Project No. 1357-10-035
PNG KapStone Paper Project December 2 2010
CLOSING
Thank you for your review of this courtesy PCN. Again, PNG would like your
confirmation that the proposed project as detailed in this submittal conforms to applicable
general and specific conditions pursuant to NWP No. 12 and WQC 3819, and that further
written approval to perform the work is not required. If you have questions or need
additional information, please feel free to contact us at 704.523.4726.
Sincerely,
S&ME
Joey Lawler, P.W.S`-`)
Senior Project Manager
Crystal J. Fox
Natural Resources Staff Professional
Senior Reviewed by Julie Bennett-Hudel, P.G., LEED AP
Attachments
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FIGURES:
Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1)
USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2)
2004 Aerial Photograph (Figure 3)
Soil Survey Map (Figure 4)
Roanoke R.anidl•
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REFERENCE:
THE ABOVE GIS LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE ESRI STREETMAP USA DATASET. PLEASE NOTE THIS
MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER USES.
THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY. S&ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FORANY
DECISION MADE OR ANYACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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REFERENCE: USDA SOIL SURVEY GEOGRAPHIC (SSURGO) DATA FOR HALIFAX COUNTY, NC
THE ABOVE GIS LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USDA GEOSPATIAL DATA GATEWAY AND MCKIM AND CREED.
PLEASE NOTE THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY
OTHER USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY.SBME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR 0 25O ..'500 750
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APPENDIX I
Agent Authorization Form and Pre-Construction
Notification (PCN)
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM #S&ME
Date: 11.24.10
Project Information
S&ME Project Name: PNG KapStone Paper Project
Type of Project: Nationwide Permitting
Location: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Property Owner/Representative Information
Business Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone No.
Contact:
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
704.731.4130
Mr. Adam Long, P.E.
Agent Information
Business Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone No.
Contact:
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Bou1evarc
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
704.523.4726
Joey Lawler
Authorization: I on behalf of
Contact Signatur
uC? hereby authorize
(Name of Landowner or Project Sponsor)
S&ME, Inc. to act as agent with the USACE / NCDWQ in securing
Section 401/404 permits for the above-referenced project.
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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit E] Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification.
® Yes ? No For the record only for Corps Permit:

® Yes ? No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: PNG KapStone Paper Project F. 1, r. _o
2b. County: Halifax iLf
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Roanoke Rapids PEE 0 6'201a Ll
2d. Subdivision name: DPAP
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: WETLAAMANDjjj: l' NVrWI QRANOM
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: KapStone Kraft Paper Company and Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPC)
3b. Deed Book and Page No. 2170 - 50 and 2170 - 62
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: KapStone - 100 Gaston Road, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870
3e. City, state, zip: VEPC - 701 E. Cary Street, 12th Floor, Richmond V.A. 23261
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: Utility Company
4b. Name: Adam Long, P.E,
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Piedmont Natural Gas
4d. Street address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive
4e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, N.C. 28210
4f. Telephone no..
704.731.4130
4g. Fax no.: 704.731.4096
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Joey Lawler, P.W.S.
5b. Business name
(if applicable): S&ME, Inc.
5c. Street address: 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, N.C. 28723
5e. Telephone no.: 704.523.4726
5f. Fax no.: 704.525.3853
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History I
1. Property Identification
11a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 10909348 and 0920248 I
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 36.4612 Longitude: - 77.6369
(DD.DDDDDD) (-nn nnnnnrn
1 c . Property size: < 1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a . Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to UT to Roanoke River
proposed project:
2b . Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: 09/01/57 23-(26), Class C
2c. River basin: Roanoke
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project corridor is located primarily within a wooded area that parallels existing sewer and powerline ROWs for its
entire length. Land use in the vicinity is a mixture of residential, commercial and undeveloped land.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
None
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
97
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To construct a pipeline that will service the KapStone Paper facility.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project will involve installation of approximately 1,600 linear feet (If) of 4-inch natural gas pipeline. The
project will originate at an existing natural gas pipeeine located near the terminus of River Road, and then parallel existing
sewer and powerline ROWs before terminating at a proposed meter station that will be constructed on the KapStone
Property. PNG plans to conduct the work within a 30-foot wide ROW. 25 feet of the ROW will consist of temporary work
space, while the remaining 5 feet will be permanently-maintained. The pipeline will be constructed using industry-
standard equipment for small pipeline installtion, such as bulldozers, drilling rigs, etc.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ? No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ? No ®Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
N/A
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
N/A
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments: No wetland impacts will occur.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number -
Permanent (P) or (PER) or
intermittent (Corps - 404, 10
DWQ _ non-404 stream
width length
(linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? ,
other) (feet) feet)
S1 ?P?T ?PER ?Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments: No stream impacts will occur. All stream crossings will be conducted by bore or horizontal directional drill
(HDD), as appropriate. No open-cut crossinqs will be conducted.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: No open-water impacts will occur.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
K Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
Project is in which protected basin?
6b. 6c. 6d.
Buffer impact
number - Reason
Permanent(P)or for
Temporarv (T) impact
B1 ?P?T
B2 ?P?T
B3 ?P?T
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other.-
[] Catawba ? Randleman
6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer
Stream name mitigation
-required?
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
Zone 1 impact I Zone 2 impact
(square feet) (square feet)
6i. Comments: No buffer impacts will occur.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed project will not involve impacts to jurisdictional areas. All potential impacts to such areas have been avoided
through use of bore or HDD, and temporary workspace has been established within high ground areas.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All stream crossings will be performed by boring or HDD methods.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

[J Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type ?? Quantity-?
3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ? Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments: No impacts to NC-regulated riparian buffers will occur.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
It. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ? Yes No

1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ? Yes ? No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? < 1 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The project involves construction of a
utility line ROW, and will not result in additonal imperveous surface.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
N/A
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? El Certified Local Government
?DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
apply (check all that apply): ? USMP
? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply): ? HQW
? ORW
? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
? Yes ? No
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? ? Yes No
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments: N/A
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? ? Yes No
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is not considered a "growth-inducing" in that natural gas will only be provided to an existing facility.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project
or available capacit
of the sub
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y
jec
ac
ty.
The project will not generate waste water.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ? No
impacts?

5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
®
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
The NCNHP and USFWS were provided with a scoping letter and project maps on September 17, 2010. The responses
of both agencies are included with this PCN.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh-coral/ims/viewer.htm
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The SHPO was provided with a scoping letter and project maps on September 17, 2010. SHPO's response letter is
included with this PCN.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ®Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The project will comply with all FEMA regulations.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Panel 4908.
Joey Lawler, P.W.S. )Q 10

Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Ap i a ge ignature Date
(Agent's signature is valid onl an auth zation letter from the applicant
is ed.
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APPENDIX III
Wetland Determination Data Form and Stream N.C.
Division of Water Quality Stream Identification
Forms
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 USACE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project Site: KapStone Paper Project Date: 9/16/2010
Applicant/Owner: Peidmont Natural Gas County: Halifax
Investigator: S&ME (Joey Lawler) State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No? Community ID: Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes? No® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area?
(if needed, explain on reverse) Yes? No® Plot ID: I
Lat:36.46058°N Lon: 77.63625°W
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
I - Acer saccharum T FACU- 9.
2. Magnolia tripetala T FAC 10.
3. Liriodendron tu/ipiJera T FAC 11.
4- Ligustrum sinense S/S FAC 12.
5. Platanus occidentalis T FA W- 13.
6- Acer neeundo T FA W 14.
7. Microsteeium vimineum H FAC+ 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC: (except FAC-): 6 / 7 = 86
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photograph
? Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
PRIMARY
? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) SECONDARY
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 12+ (in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 2+ (in.) ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Wetland hydrology is absent.
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class:
Series and Phase):
Field Observations ? ?
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors (Munsell Moist) Texture, Concretions,
Inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) and Abundance / Contrast Rhizospheres, etc.
0-3 Al 7.5YR 3/3 - silt loam
3-12+ B1 7.5YR 4/4 - clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface La yer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Soil is not hydric.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes? No®
Hydric Soils Present? Yes? NON Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes? No?X
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes? No®
Remarks:

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 9/16/2010 Project KapStone Paper Project Latitude: 36.46029°N
Evaluator: S&ME (Joey Lawler) Site: 1 Longitude. 77.63581-W
Total Points 21 .5
Stream is at least intermittent
if 2 19 or perennial if 2 30 County: Halifax Other

e.g. Quad Name'
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 9.5 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 a. Continuous bed and bank 2
2. Sinuosity 1
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 1
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 2
Active/relic oo p aln 1
Depositional bars or benches 0
Braided channel 0
8. ecent alluvia I deposits 1
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a. Natural levees 0
10. Head cuts 0
1 ra a con ro s f - -
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0.5
13. Second or greater order on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
a. man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal= 5
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 1
15. Water in channel and > 48 hours since rain or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season 0
16. Leaflitter 1
17. Sediment on plants or debris
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1
8. O-rganlc debris lines or pl es rac lne`s]i 0.5
19. y rlc soils re oxlmorp lc features) present? Yes = 1.5
C. Bloloav (Subtotal = 7 )
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 2
21 b. Rooted lants in channel 2
22. Crayfish
23. Bivalves 0
24. Fish 0
25. Amphibians 0.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0.5
27. Filamentous algae; pedphyton 0
28. Iron bacteria/fun us f
29b. Wetland plants in streambed None = 0
D. items lu and zi Locus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes) Sketch:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 9/1612010 Project KapStone Paper Project Latitude: 36.46038°N
Evaluator: S&ME (Joey Lawler) Site: 2 Longitude: 77.63561 °W
Total Points 34
Stream is at least intermittent
if ?19 or perennial 4 z 30 County: Halifax Other
e.. Quad Name.
9
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 18.5) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 a. Continuous bed and bank 3
2. Sinuosity 2
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 2
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 2
C ive re is oo p aln
Depositional bars or benches 2
Braided C anne 0
Recent alluvial deposits 2
a. aura eveeS 0
10. Head cuts o --"
fa a con
s 0.5
e
12. Natural valley or drainageway 1
13. Second or greater order on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
Yes = 3
a. man-maae oncnes are not rates; see arscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal= 9 )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hours since rain or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season 2
16. Leaflitter 1
17. Sediment on plants or debris 1
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0.5
19. y ric soils re oximorp is ea ureS presen . Yes = 1.5
C. Bloloav (Subtotal = R 5 )
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 2
_21b. Rooted plants in channel 2
22. Crayfish
23. Bivalves 0
24. Fish 0
25. Amphibians 0.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0
28. Iron bacteria/fun us 0.5
29b. Wetland plants in streambed None = 0
u. Rcina N anu c r ruws Uri ute presence or uprana prams. item za rocuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes) Sketch:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 9/16/2010 Project KapStone Paper Project Latitude: 36.46068°N
Evaluator: S&ME (Joey Lawler) Site: 3 Longitude: 77.63638°W
Total Points 28
Stream is at least intermittent
if 2 19 or perennial if 2 30 County: Halifax Other

e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 11.5) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
la. Continuous bed and bank 2
2. Sinuosity 2
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence t
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
c ive re is oo p aln i
Depositional arS or enc eS
- 1
ral e C anne
- 0
&.
Recent alluvial deposits - - - - 2 - - -
a. Natural levees 0
10. Head cuts 0
ra a con ro s - ---
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0.5
13. Second or greater or er on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = o
a. man-mane ancnes are not ratea; see olscusslons in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 8 5 )
14. Groundwater flow/dischar e 2
15. Water in channel and > 48 hours since rain or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season 2
16. Leaflitter 1
17. Sediment on plants or debris 1
rgarnc ens ines oo_rpl es rac Ines 1
19. y rlc soils re oxlmorp is ea ures present. Yes = 1.5
C. Bloloav (Subtotal = 8 )
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 2
21b. Rooted plants in channel 2
22. Crayfish 1
23. Bivalves o
24. Fish p
-25. Amphibians
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0
28. Iron bacteria/fun us 1.5
29b. Wetland plants in streambed None = 0
v. ucrrrs cv alru t t rows un u1e presence or uplano plants. nem za rocuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes) Sketch:
APPENDIX IV
Site Photographs
3 View looking downstream along Tributary A where it I
transitions into a linear wetland feature.
View of existing power line ROW along which the
second half of the natural gas line will parallel.
View looking downstream along Tributary B, south of
the pond area.
Taken by: JoL SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Piedmont Natural Gas - KapStone Paper Project
Checked by: JBH Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Date Taken: 9.16.2010
Project No.: 1357-10-035 Photo Page 1
1 View of the existing sewer ROW along which the
first half of the natural gas line will parallel.
.. V I- vi -coy i 1cal Ni vNvacu i i icLci aLauvi i at a is
terminus of the natural gas line.
5 New sewer line crossing associated with recent
development at the northern end of Tributary B.
APPENDIX V
Agency Correspondence
APPS "T°f "F, United States Department of the Interior
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y . FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
' Raleigh Field Office
o Post Office Box 33726
M,HCH ?0a Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
October 5, 2010
Joey Lawler
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273-5560
Re: Proposed 4-inch Natural Gas Line- KapStone Paper Project
(S&ME Project No. 1357-10-035)
Dear Mr. Lawler:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally-protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office fora list of federally-protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal. agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued. existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information-on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigb. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be. in need.of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
species: However; we recommend that all'practicable measures be take n`io avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species:of concern..
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above-referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally-listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down-gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
2
We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. If you have any questions.or comments, please contact Mark Bowers of this office
at [phone] ext. 19.
Sincerely,
,0 Pete Benjamin
ield Supervisor
List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibility
Alamance
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Chatham
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Franklin
Gates
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Martin
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Sampson
Scotland
Tyrrell
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilson
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Conservation, Planning, & Community Affairs
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Linda Pearsall, Director
September 24, 2010
Mr. Joey Lawler
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273-5560
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Subject: Proposed 4-inch Natural Gas Line - KapStone Paper Project; Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County
S&ME Project No. 1357-10-035
Dear Mr. Lawler:
The Natural Heritage Program has record of several rare species and a significant natural heritage area
within 0.1-mile of the project area. The Roanoke River lies less than 0.1-mile to the east, and this portion
of the river is identified as a State significant natural area named the Roanoke River Fall Zone Aquatic
Habitat. Seven rare mussel species are present in this stretch of river (see enclosure). It is imperative
that sediment from construction of the gas line does not reach the river.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at www.ncnhp.org for a listing of
rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the quad map. Our
Program also has a new website that allows users to obtain information on element occurrences and
significant natural heritage areas within two miles of a given location:
<http://nhpweb.enr.state.nc.us/nhis/public/gmap75_rnain.phtml>. The,user name is "public" and the
password is "heritage". You may want to click "Help" for more information.
NC OneMap now provides digital Natural Heritage data online for free. This service provides site
specific information on GIS layers with Natural Heritage Program rare species occurrences and
Significant Natural Heritage Areas. The NC OneMap website provides Element Occurrence (EO) ID
numbers (instead of species name), and the data user is then encouraged to contact the Natural Heritage
Program for detailed information. This service allows the user to quickly and efficiently get site specific
NHP data without visiting the NIP workroom or waiting for the Information Request to be answered by
NHP staff. For more information about data formats and access, visit <www.nconemap.com>, then click
on "FTP Data Download", and then "nheo.zip" [to the right of "Natural Heritage Element Occurrences'].
You may also e-mail NC OneMap at <dataq a,ncmail.net> for more information.
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.oneNCNaturally.org NofthC a'?rohna
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper ?atilj1 t ff
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-715-8697 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
Enclosure
Significant Natural Heritage Area Report
ame Roanoke River Fall Zone Aquatic Habitat
anagement Urgency
anagement Urgency Comments
REAL ESTATE/PROTECTION
anservation Intentions
umber of Tracts
resignation
-otection Comments
MANAGEMENT
24 September 2010
ind Use Comments
atural Hazard Comments
rotics Comments
ffsite
formation Needs
anagement Needs
anaged Area Relations
ELEMENT OCCURRENCES
cientific Name Common Name G Rank S Rank EO Rank EO ID
Jasmidonta undulata Triangle Floater G4 S2 E 7237
_nodonta implicata Alewife Floater G5 Sl E 14903
lliptio roanokensis Roanoke Slabshell G3 S1 E 6657
usconaia masoni Atlantic Pigtoe G2 Sl H 14938
ampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel G5 SIS2 E 8196
asmigona subviridis Green Floater G3 S1 E 1879
eptodea ochracea Tidewater Mucket G3G4 Sl E 14700
REFERENCES
reference Code Full Citation
VERSION
:rsion Date 2004-10-12
:rsion Author McRae
Significant Natural Heritage Area Report
lame Roanoke River Fall Zone Aquatic Habitat
lanagement Urgency
lanagement Urgency Comments
REAL ESTATE/PROTECTION
onservation Intentions
umber of Tracts
)esignation
rotection Comments
MANAGEMENT
24 September 2010
and Use Comments
atural Hazard Comments
xotics Comments
)ffsite
iformation Needs
lanagement Needs
lanaged Area Relations
ELEMENT OCCURRENCES
icientific Name Common Name G Rank S Rank EO Rank EO H)
Uasmidonta undulata Triangle Floater G4 S2 E 7237
lnodonta implicata Alewife Floater G5 S1 E 14903
?lliptio roanokensis Roanoke Slabshell G3 Sl E 6657
'usconaia masoni Atlantic Pigtoe G2 S1 H 14938
,ampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel G5 S1S2 E 8196
.asmigona subviridis Green Floater G3 Sl E 1879
.eptodea ochracea Tidewater Mucket G3G4 S] E 14700
REFERENCES
teference Code Full Citation
VERSION
ersion Date 2004-10-12
ersion Author McRae
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
October 7, 2010
Suzanne Knudsen
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273-5560
Office of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
Re: Kapstone Paper 4-Inch Natural Gas Line, Roanoke Rapids, S&ME 1357-10-035, Halifax County,
ER 10-1782
Dear Ms. Knudsen:
Thank you for your letter of September 17, 2010, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above-referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Peter Sandbeck
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Marling Address 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599