20120304 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20120413

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
David Vena, P.E.
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
April 13, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0304
Lenoir County
Subject Property: PNG Line 25 Replacement; Lenoir County
UTs to Jericho Run, Neuse River Basin
Briery Run and UTs to Briery Run, Neuse River Basin
Stonyton Creek and UT to Stonyton Creek, Neuse River Basin
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Vena:
On April 12, 2012, at your request Anthony Scarbraugh conducted an on -site determinations to
review features known as Briery Run, Stonyton Creek and unnamed tributaries (UTs) to Jericho
Run, Briery Run and Stonyton Creek located on the subject property for applicability to the
Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The features are labeled as "12 -0304 A through J" on
the attached maps initialed by Mr. Scarbraugh on April 13, 2012. The project is located
approximately 0.50 miles northwest of the intersection of NC Highway 11 and SR 1745
(Cunningham Road) in Lenoir County, NC.
At your request, Mr. Scarbraugh conducted on -site determinations as stated above. During his
review, he evaluated the streams using the DWQ Stream Classification Form. He evaluated the
stream reaches 12 -0304 A at N 35.29429, W 77.55534, 12 -0304 B at N 35.29525 N, W 77.55431,
12 -0304 F at N 35.30910 N, W 77.53719, 12 -0304 G at N 35.31056 N, W 77.53525 and 12 -0304 1
at N 35.31511 N, W 77.53151 and calculated the respective scores to be 32.25, 19.5, 38.5, 13.5
37.75 points. The form states that if the score is "greater than or equal to 19 points the stream
is at least intermittent ". He evaluated the stream reaches 12 -0304 C at N 35.29867 N, W
77.55009 , 12 -0304 D at N 35.30150, W 77.54630, 12 -0304 E at N 35.30378, W 77.54462, 12-
0304 H at N 35.31272, W 77.53201 and 12 -0304J at N 35.31511, W 77.53151 and found
evidence that this is a man -made feature not constructed for the purposes of navigational
access. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0233 (3)(a)(1) exempts ditches and
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Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252 - 946 -6481 \ FAX: 252 - 946 -9215
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manmade conveyances other than modified natural streams unless constructed for navigation or
boat access.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12 -0304 A, 12-
0304 B, 12 -0304 F and 12 -0304 1" on the attached maps, and highlighted in blue is subject to the
Neuse Buffer Rules. The features labeled as "12 -0304 C, 12 -0304 D B, 12 -0304 E, 12 -0304 G, 12-
0304 H, and 12 -0304 J" on the attached map, and highlighted in red are not subject to the Neuse
Buffer Rules. The feature and its associated buffers should be identified on any future plans for
this property. The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies)
of this decision in any future correspondences concerning this property. This on -site
determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.
The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this
decision in any future correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination
shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that
dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that a surface water
exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Karen
Higgins, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650. Individuals that dispute a
determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that "exempts" a surface water from the
buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal time does
not start until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of
this decision. DWQ recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be
certain that third party appeals are made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. This
determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity
within the buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or
Waters of the State. If you have any additional questions or require additional information
please call Anthony Scarbraugh in the Washington Regional Office at (252) 948 -3924.
Sincerely,
L F
CBarles Wakild, P. E.
Attachments: USGS Topographic 1:24,000 Quadrangle Map "Kinston"
copy of page, 1977 version of Lenoir County Soil Survey
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
File Copy
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0
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1
1
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2
2
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3
3
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0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
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1
1
2
2
3
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
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1
1
2
2
3
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0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
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1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
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1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
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1
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0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
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0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
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0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25- Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
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Notes:
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Date: ProjectlSite: _ pp r t Latitude: 11
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Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
Total Points:
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1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
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0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3_ In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
0
1
2
3
ri le ool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
8: Headcuts
9. Grade control
0
0
1
0.5
2
1
3
1-5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11 . Second or greater order channel
a
artificial riitrhac aro not ratarl-
No = 0
Yes = 3
R. Hvdrnlnnv tRuhtntal = i
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
D
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil based evidence of high water table?
0 1 0.5
No = 0
1 1 1.5
Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19_ Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0 5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5-
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25_ Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL - 1.5 Other - 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See
p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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Project/site:
Latitude: 2.1 7 r
Evaluator: �, dN
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Longitude:
Total Points:
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2
Stream is at least intermittent
Stream Determination (clrcl
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if z 19 or perennial if a 30" '�� .
Ephemeral Intermittent /P&ennial
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0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
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2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
'
2
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ri le ool sequence
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1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
tjj
2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
1;;5"
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
0�
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
01
3
8: Headcuts
%
1
2
3
9. Grade control
CC
0.5
1
1.5
10_ Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1
11. Second or greater order channel
a
No = 0
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artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydroloqy (Subtotal = a0_? )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
�3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0'1:
'
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1-
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
16:5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1;;5"
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
C. Biology (Subtotal=
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
;3
2
1
p
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1- '
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1)
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
q
1 �_
1 5
25, Algae
0
0.5
1
1
1.5'
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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Date: �_ f r _ Project/Site: Latitude:
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Evaluator: Count
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Total Points: Stream Det rmination circle one
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Weak
Moderate
Strong
0
0
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
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1
2
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riff le -pool, step -pool,
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1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
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1
2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
6_ Depositional bars or benches
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1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
01
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
a 3'
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10_ Natural valley
0
0.5
1
26. Wetland plants in streambed
11. Second or greater order channel
'No = 0:- `
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12. Presence of Baseflow
l�
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
Q
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris?
0.5
1
1.5
16. OrgAnic debris lines or piles
0.5
1
L 1 5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1� -
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19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
m�
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1-5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
6
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; BBL -
Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: i s County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other
if 19 or perennial ifa30',a'' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
H.. ueomor nolo (Subtotal = )
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In- channel structure7 ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple-pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
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7. Recent alluvial deposits
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3
8. Headcuts
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2
3
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1
2
3
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0
0.5
1
1
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26. Wetland plants in streambed
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0
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1
1.5
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0.5
1
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No = 0
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12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
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1.5
1
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0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
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0
1 0.5
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3
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3
2
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0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
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Notes:
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RECEIVED
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Stream Origin/Buffer Applicability Determination
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Piedmont Natural ��,�,fe N �_ 28210 - David vena P.E.
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Fax number: �-
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applicable,. S &ME, Inc. - JOeV Lawler, P.W.S.
Consultant/Contact person Name (if app n Charlotte, N.C. 28273
licable): 9751 Southern Pine Blvd., 704.525.3593
Consultant address app 704.604.6474 Fax number:
Consultant's phone number:
Consultant's email address: I
lawler @smeinc.com
Name of Project. PNG Line 25 Replacement
County: Lenoir
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map):
Brier Run and St n on Cre k - Neuse River Basin
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Tas .pr provide
will involve re lacement of an a roximat- 2.5 -mile se ment of aging
:24,000 topo map and NRCS county soil survey.
Please attach a map
of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1
Location of Project ect site - please include reference to the cou n" extends south east cross n highway Seaboard m number:
The line originates east of Til hman Mill Road /NCSR 1742
Road and Wallace
Family Road, and terminates north of Cunningham Road /NCSR 1745 (see maps)'
and date of
Has any DWQ
staff visited the site? No , if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
visit: mailed or hand- delivered to:
f m will
This form may be submitted via email (amv adams@ncdenr e: faxed (252-946-9215),
ls of the 921
Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 p
943 Washington q
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Amy Adams at 252- 948 -3917 if you have any questions regarding this form.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
S &ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 523 -4726
(704) 525 -3953 fax
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Attn: Ms. Amv Adams
DATE: 03.28.12
JOB NO: 1357.12.004
ATTENTION: Ms. Amy Adams
RE: PNG Line 25 Project
RECEIVED
03.28.11
1
Buffer Review Request and Maps
WE ARE SENDING YOU: ® Attached ❑ Under separate cover via
❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Draft
❑ Copy of letter ❑ Report
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the following items:
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THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Dee Freeman
Stream Origin/Buffer Applicability Determination
Applicant/Owner's Name (corporation/individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance:
Piedmont Natural Gas
Applicant/Owner Address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive Charlotte, N.C. 28210 — David Vena P.E.
Applicant's phone number: 704.731.4496 Fax number:
Applicant's email address: [e-mail]
Consultant/Contact person Name (if applicable): S &ME, Inc. —Joey Lawler, P.W.S.
Consultant address (if applicable): 9751 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. 28273
Consultant's phone number: 704.604.6474 Fax number:
Consultant's email address: jlawler @smeinc.com
Name of Project: PNG Line 25 Replacement
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map):
Briery Run and Stonyton Creek — Neuse River Basin
704.525.3593
County: Lenoir
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
The project will involve replacement of an approximately 2.5 -mile segment of aging natural gas pipeline.
Please attach a map of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1:24,000 topo map and NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
The line originates east of Tilghman Mill Road /NCSR 1742 and extends southeast, crossing Seaboard
Road and Wallace Family Road, and terminates north of Cunningham Road /NCSR 1745 (see maps).
Has any DWQ staff visited the site? No_, if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
visit:
and date of
This form may be submitted via email (amy.adams @ncdenr.gov), faxed (252- 946 - 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 pm will
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Amy Adams at 252- 948 -3917 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet www.ncwaterguality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone] One
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] NorthCarolina
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