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DWQ # Site #AA01 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: ll:30AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 105 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 10 feet 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Site coordinates (if known): -80.967435 35.169988 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located east of the Steele Creek Exit ramp off of I-485 N(Inner), iust south of Dixie River Road.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 5 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: X_Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 48 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 1
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 48
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AC07 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: J. Schmid, PBSJ
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10 AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 8 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.019988 35.205288 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
The stream crosses Deadwood Trail Road, south of Henr,�pel Road, in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, Cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, strong flow.
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 10 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 54 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 1
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 2
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 54
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AD04 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: J. Schmid, PBSJ
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10:50AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 20 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.030214 35.193957 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located southeast of Tucker Road where it crosses a power line corridor in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, Cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, strong flow.
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 14 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 51 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 1
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 3
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 51
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AF02 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: J.Schmid/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 12:30 PM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 45 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.089431 35.176012 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream crosses Rufus Ratchford Road, iust north of the Mt. Zion Church Road intersection.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NC
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloud, ,�y
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 3 acres
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 8 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
a 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 1
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 49
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AG02 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: J. Schmid/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 1:OOPM
5. Name of stream: UT to Catawba River 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: ll5 acres 8. Stream order: 3rd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.089103 35.175626 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream crosses Rufus Ratchford Road, iust north of the Mt. Zion Church Road intersection.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 10 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 62 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 1
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 4
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 4
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 0
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 5
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 6
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 62
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AH06 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 1:45 PM
5. Name of stream: Oates Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 50 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.253789 35.272524 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located west of Oates Road, crossin� a power line corridor north of I-85.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, strong flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 2 acres
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 10 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 62 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 62
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AK10 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/03/09 4. Time of evaluation: 3:OOPM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 2 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.237374 35.278597 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is south of the Bessemer City Road and Delta Road intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Rainy, cloudy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 3 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): <1 foot
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 41 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 4
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
a 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 4
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 4
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 1
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 1
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 1
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 1
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 0
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 41
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #ALO1 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 7:45AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 30 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.219449 35.280423 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located on the narth side of I-85, iust west of where Jenkins Road crosses I-85 in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cool, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 8 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) X_Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: X_Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 1
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�I8 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 1
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 49
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AM08 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 9:OOAM
5. Name of stream: Bessemer Branch 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 240 acres 8. Stream order: 3rd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.247289 35.262916 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 1000 feet west of Kilborne Drive in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 15 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): SS feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 75 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 4
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 5
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 6
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 1
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 75
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #A005 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10:25AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 8 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.235446 35.258765 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 700 feet south of the Dixie Court and Newcastle Road intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 12 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 65 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/20/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 4
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 4
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 65
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #APO1 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10:00 AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 15 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known):= 81.235448 35.258740 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 700 feet south of the Dixie Court and Newcastle Road intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunn, ,�y, cold
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 8 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 2S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 64 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date Ol/15/10
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 4
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 4
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 64
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AU04 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 4:15PM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 130 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 25 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.223240 35.233878 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located west of the Hudson Road and Davis Park Road intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 2.5 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): <lfoot
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 45 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
a 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 4
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 3
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 1
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 1
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 2
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 2
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 2
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 45
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #AVOS (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/04/09 4. Time of evaluation: 5:00 PM
5. Name of stream: Crowder's Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 8 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.232789 35.233051 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located south of the �olf course on Linwood Road in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 30 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander X_Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 79 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 5
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 4
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 4
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 4
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 5
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 6
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 79
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GA02 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M.Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/07/09 4. Time of evaluation: 8:25AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 6 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 20 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.227142 35.228095 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 180 feet north of where Skyland Drive dead-ends in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloudy, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 6 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 60 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 3
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 1
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 60
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GB03 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M.Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 8:40AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 8 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.228911 35.229529 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is 500 feet north of stream GA in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloudy, cold
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 10 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 57 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 1
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 1
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 4
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 57
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GD03 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M.Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10:35AM
5. Name of stream: Blackwood Creek 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 300 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 25 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.215344 35.215598 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 1000 feet northwest of the South�ate Court and Sta�ecoach Road intersection in Gaston Count�
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloudy, cold
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 9 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 56 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 56
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GL60 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M.Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 9:SOAM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 200 acres 8. Stream order: 3rd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.202147 35.192994 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located narth of Forbes Road, and a�roximately 1500 feet east of Yark Hi�hway (US 321) in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunn, ,�y, cold, recent rains
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 8 acres
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 15 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander X_Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 72 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 4
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 4
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 3
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 3
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 6
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 72
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GM06(indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M. Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 12:15PM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 2 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.20ll73 35.188850 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located narth of Forbes Road, and a�roximately 1500 feet east of Yark Hi�hway (US 321) in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloudy, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, weak flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 4 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: X_Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 50 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 1
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 1
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 4
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 50
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GN40 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 8 AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 80 acres 8. Stream order: 2nd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.198701 35.189301 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located narth of Forbes Road, and a�roximately 2200 feet east of Yark Hi�hway (US 321) in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloudy, cold, recent rains
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 10 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander X_Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 67 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 5
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 2
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 4
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 4
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 4
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 67
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #G002 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: M.Gloden/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 10:40AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 3 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.201833 35.191824 _ 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located narth of Forbes Road, and a�roximately 1500 feet east of Yark Hi�hway (US 321) in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunn, ,�y, cold, recent rains
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 3 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 2 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date Ol/14/10
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 1
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 3
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 2
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 49
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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DWQ # Site #GP03 (indicate on attached
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: ll:20AM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 8 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 15 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.188764 35.191034 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located 200 feet southwest of the McCarver Road and Forbes Road intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Sunny, cold, windy
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, minar flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 6 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4S feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) X_Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X_Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 39 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 2
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 2
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 0
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
�
a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 1
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 0
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 2
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 2
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 3
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 2
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 39
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DWQ # Site #GQ02 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCTA
2. Evaluator's name: A.Efird/PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 12/08/09 4. Time of evaluation: 2:15PM
5. Name of stream: Unnamed 6. River basin: Catawba
7. Appro�mate drainage area: 10 acres 8. Stream order: lst
9. Length of reach evaluated: 75 feet 10. County: Gaston
11. Site coordinates (if known): -81.017081 35.195863 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream is located a�roximately 850 feet southwest of the Dorothy Ruth Lane and Allison Street intersection in Gaston County.
14. Proposed channel wark (if any): NA
15. Recent weather conditions: Cloud, ,�y, li�ht rain
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Water in channel, moderate flow
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 17_% Residential
50_% Forested
18_% Commercial 10_% Industrial _% Agricultural
5_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bankfull width: 7 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X_Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends X_Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the warksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 61 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 12/21/09
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
Presence of tlow / persistent pools in stream
1 (no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(estensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mas oints)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 3
(estensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints)
� 5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no dischar e= 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints)
i..i 6 Presence of ad,jacent tloodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0— 2 2
� (no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mas oints)
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a � Entrenchment / tloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 2
(dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = mas oints)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 1
(no wetlands = 0; lar e ad'acent wetlands = mas oints)
g Channelsinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = mas oints)
10 Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = mas oints)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 3
(fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints)
IZ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = mas oints)
� Presence of major bank failures
� 13 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 4
�14 Root depth and density on banks 0— 3 0— 4 0— 5 3
� (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = mas oints)
� Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15 (substantial im act =0; no evidence = mas oints) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 3
16 Presence of rift7e-pooVrippl�pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 4
� (no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = mas oints)
� 1� Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 5
� (little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = mas oints)
�18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 3
x (no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = mas oints)
19 Substrateembeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 3
(dee 1 embedded = 0; loose shucture = mas)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints
�j 21 Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
"� Presence of fish
O 22 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = mas oints)
23 Evidenceofwildlifeuse 0-6 0-5 0-5 5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mas oints)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 61
*"lhese characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.