20201266 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210323

S&ME, Inc. | 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard | Charlotte, NC 28273 | p 704.523.4726 | f 704.525.3953 | www.smeinc.com

March 18, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801

Attention: Project Manager for Mecklenburg County

NC Division of Water Resources
401 Wetlands Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

Attention: Mr. Paul Wojoski

Reference: Pre-Construction Notification
Nationwide Permit No. 12/WQC No. 4244
Golf Links System Strengthening
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026

Dear USACE PM and Mr. Wojoski:

On behalf of our client, Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) hereby submits this notification
to inform you of work they plan to conduct in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 and the
corresponding North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Water Quality Certification (WQC)
No. 4244. The project will involve the proposed installation of a natural gas pipeline within an existing NC
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) right-of-way (ROW).

The application and accompanying support documentation is being submitted through the NCDWR
Electronic Pre-construction Notification (E-PCN) website (https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre-
Construction_Notification_Form\). The supporting information submitted online consists of the following:

 Figures: Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map Exhibit
(Figure 2), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Survey Exhibit (Figure 3); Aerial
Photograph/Approximate Waters of the U.S. Exhibit (Figure 4), and Proposed Impacts Exhibit (Figure
5).
 Authorization to Act as Agent Form
 Wetland/Upland Data Forms / NCDWR Stream Identification Forms
 Site Photographs
 Typical Construction Details (Figures WC1-3 and SC1-4)
 NCNHP Report and IPaC Report
 General Restoration Plan
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Written concurrence from the USACE is required because the project corridor contains suitable habitat for
federally protected plant species listed for Mecklenburg County. However, written pre-construction
approval from the NCDWR is not required because the project will comply with all the applicable specific
and general conditions specified in the General Certification No. 4244. Accordingly, this PCN is being
submitted to NCDWR as a courtesy.
 General Project Information
PNG is currently planning an approximately 1.36-mile natural gas pipeline extension in Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The purpose of the project is to connect two existing natural gas
lines that are currently located along Golf Links Drive and Tom Short Road, respectively.

The pipeline is proposed for construction within a new 10-foot wide easement and will include additional
temporary workspace along its length but will not exceed 40 feet at any location. Although a majority of
the jurisdictional features proximate to the proposed route have been avoided, the project includes
conventional crossings of one stream (S1) and one wetland (WE), and pipe will be temporarily strung
above ground through a small portion of s second wetland (WA).

The general project location is depicted on the Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1). The project area consists
primarily of a mixture of open land, fields cultivated for straw, and smaller forested areas. The larger
vicinity consists of residential and commercial development. The location of the project corridor is
depicted in greater detail on the appropriate USGS Topographic Map Exhibit (Figure 2) and the USDA Soil
Survey Exhibit (Figure 3).
 Description of the Proposed Work
The pipeline will be installed within the new easement. Construction of the new pipeline will first involve
demarcation of construction limits, jurisdictional boundaries, and other associated workspaces.
Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control (E&SC) measures will be installed as construction
proceeds to help prevent sedimentation of adjacent jurisdictional features. No grubbing or below-ground
vegetation removal outside of the trench will occur within wetland areas, and conversion of forested
wetlands is not anticipated.
Following preparation of the work area and installation of necessary E&SC measures in upland areas, the
trench will be excavated along the “non-working” side of the easement. Lengths of the new pipe will be
trucked to the site, strung along the easement and placed on skids (wooden pedestals). The pipe
segments will be heat-welded together, inspected, and then lowered into the trench. Permanent trench
breakers will then be installed where necessary and the trench will be backfilled. Affected areas will then
be “cleaned up” by grading, permanent seeding, and mulching to restore the area as closely as possible to
pre-disturbance contours and conditions. All work within the wetlands and at the stream crossing will be
conducted in accordance with the applicable permit conditions.
 Jurisdictional Areas
S&ME visited the project area on multiple occasions during 2020 to conduct environmental surveys
during the planning phases. Once the proposed easement route was set, the jurisdictional boundaries
were delineated on January 12, 2020. S&ME followed the procedures set forth in the 1987 USACE
Wetlands Delineation Manual and the appropriate Regional Supplemental Guidance. Field conditions
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were documented using USACE Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms, as appropriate. The field
review also included identification of tributaries (streams or jurisdictional ditches) within the project route.
Drainage features identified during the field review were assessed to determine the jurisdictional status of
the tributary. Drainage features were classified as either non-jurisdictional or jurisdictional. S&ME used the
NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Stream Identification Form (Version 4.11) to document
characteristics of identified drainage features on the day of the assessment. During the site visit, the
boundaries of regulated surface waters were demarcated using sequentially numbered flagging. The
location of the jurisdictional features is depicted on Figure 4, and in greater detail on Figure 5.
Representative Wetland/Upland Data Forms and typical photographs of the subject features were
included with the information submitted online.
Multiple jurisdictional features were identified within the proposed project area during the site visit.
Project-wide stream and wetland impacts are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary of Project-wide Wetland and Stream Impacts
Wetland Impacts
Wetland ID Temporary (Ac.) Forested Wetland
Conversion (Ac.)
Permanent Fill
Placement (Ac.)
WA 0.027 0.000 0.000
WE 0.046 0.000 0.000
Totals: 0.073 0.000 0.000

Stream Impacts
Stream ID Temporary Permanent
Linear feet Acres Linear feet Acres
S1 30 0.002 0 0.000

All the proposed impacts are temporarily in nature, and no forested wetland will be converted to
herbaceous wetlands. Typical construction details are included with the information submitted online with
the E-PCN. Following construction, the temporarily affected jurisdictional areas will be returned to their
pre-construction grade and contour, seeded, and stabilized.
 Protected Species
To determine the project’s compliance with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of
1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), S&ME conducted a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
(NCNHP) database to identify element occurrences (EOs) of such species listed as potentially occurring
within and near the project area. The NCNHP list was compared to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) service list. Additionally, S&ME personnel conducted
field reviews of the route on June 30, 2020 and October 12, 2020 to identify potential habitat or the
presence of protected terrestrial species that were identified through the records review. The assessment
did not include sampling for aquatic or state-listed species.
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The NCNHP report identified one record of a federally protected species within one mile of the project
area. Review of the USFWS IPaC report identified the following federally protected species with potential
habitat in the vicinity (Table 2).
Table 2. Official List of Federally Protected Species
Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status County Status
Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis T Probable/Potential
Carolina heelsplitter Villosa vaughaniana E Current
Michaux’s sumac Rhus michauxii E Current
Schweinitz's sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii T Current
Smooth coneflower Echinacea laevigata E Current
E = Endangered ; T = Threatened

Based on pedestrian assessments conducted by S&ME on the dates noted previously, it was determined
that the project corridor contains suitable habitat for all the listed plant species, but not the listed aquatic
species (Carolina heelsplitter). Summaries of the listed species obtained from USFWS descriptions, along
with results of our surveys, are provided below.
Northern Long-eared Bat
Status: Federally Listed as Endangered
Biological Determination: May Affect but Applicable to ESA Section 4(d) Rule
The northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is a medium-sized bat about 3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a
wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. This bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other
bats in its genus, Myotis, which are bats noted for their small ears. NLEB spend winter hibernating in caves
and mines, called hibernacula. They use areas in various sized caves or mines with constant temperatures,
high humidity, and no air currents. During the summer, NLEB roost singly or in colonies underneath bark,
in cavities or in crevices of both live trees and snags (dead trees). Males and non-reproductive females
may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. This bat has also been found rarely roosting in
structures, like barns and sheds. White-nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly fungal disease that impacts cave-
dwelling bats, represents the principal threat to this species.
Although wooded areas adjacent to the assessment area contains potentially suitable summer foraging
habitat, it is not located within 0.25 mile of known NLEB hibernacula, and will not involve cutting or
destroying known, occupied maternity roost trees or any other trees within a 150-foot radius around
known, occupied maternity trees. Pre-project coordination with USFWS through the IPaC service indicates
that the project is consistent with the activities analyzed in USFWS’s January 5, 2016, Programmatic
Biological Opinion (PBO). Therefore, although the project may affect the northern long-eared bat, any
take that may occur as a result of the Action is not prohibited under the ESA Section 4(d) rule adopted for
this species at 50 CFR §17.40(o).

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Carolina Heelsplitter
Status: Federally Listed as Endangered
Biological Determination: No Effect
The Carolina heelsplitter is most often found in small to large streams with shaded banks and a variety of
substrates. The shell covering of this mollusk is typically yellowish or greenish brown and may have
greenish brown or black rays. The general shape of the shell is trapezoidal. There are two lateral teeth in
the left valve and one in the right valve.
Stream 1 is a small, intermittent stream that does not support suitable habitat for the Carolina heelsplitter.
Stream 1 drains to Flat Branch, which flows through an urbanized portion of Charlotte, and is also unlikely
to contain suitable habitat for this species. Therefore, this project should have no effect on the Carolina
heelsplitter.
Michaux’s Sumac
Status: Federally Listed as Endangered
Biological Determination: May Affect Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Michaux’s sumac is a rhizomatous, densely hairy shrub with erect stems approximately one to three feet in
height. The compound leaves are evenly serrated, oblong to lanceolate, acuminate leaflets. Flowers are
small, borne in a terminal, erect, dense cluster and are greenish yellow to white in color. Michaux’s sumac
flowers between June and July and the fruit, a red drupe, is produced through the months of August to
October.
Michaux’s sumac grows in sandy or rocky open woods in association with basic soils, surviving best in
areas where some form of disturbance has provided an open area. In North Carolina, observed
populations have been identified on highway rights-of-way, roadsides, or on the edges of artificially
maintained clearings. It is commonly observed with species such as pitchfork crowngrass (Paspalum
bifidum), woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus), Carolina fluffgrass (Tridens carolinianus), winged
sumac, green silkyscale (Anthaenantia villosa), skeletongrass (Gymnopogon sp.), and woolysheath
threeawn (Aristida lanosa). This species does not tolerate shade or wet soils.
Threats to this species include its low reproductive capability, a reduction in habitat due to fire
suppression, and habitat destruction due to residential and industrial development.
Although the project corridor contains marginally suitable habitat for Michaux’s sumac, field
investigations of the project site conducted in both June and September 2020 did not identify populations
of this species. Accordingly, this project should have no adverse effect on Michaux’s sumac.
Schweinitz's Sunflower
Status: Federally Listed as Endangered
Biological Determination: May Affect Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Schweinitz’s sunflower is a perennial herb in the aster family that generally grows up to five feet in height.
This plant has tuberous roots, with each stem attached to a single tuberous root. The stems are scabrous
(rough) and generally reddish in color. The leaves are soft pubescent on their underside and scabrous on
the upper surface. The ray flowers are yellow, while the disk flowers are purplish. Schweinitz’s sunflower
generally blooms during the month of September. The habitat of Schweinitz’s sunflower is open woods,
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roadsides, and powerline easements, often on basic soils with bare spots or a gravel component. The
preferred sites are characterized by abundant sunlight and little competition in the herbaceous layer.
Schweinitz’s sunflower is listed as a current record for Mecklenburg County. The assessment area contains
potentially suitable habitat for Schweinitz’s sunflower within the existing fields. Accordingly, S&ME
biologists conducted a survey for this species on September 30, 2020, during the optimal species survey
window (late August to October), and no populations were observed. Therefore, this project should have
no effect on this species.
Smooth Coneflower
Status: Federally Listed as Endangered
Biological Determination: May Affect Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Smooth coneflower is a perennial herb that grows up to five feet tall from a vertical rootstock. The stems
are smooth with few leaves. The largest leaves are the basal leaves (eight inches long, three inches wide),
which are elliptical to broadly lanceolate and are smooth to slightly rough. The rays (two to three inches
long) of the flowers are light pink to purplish and usually drooping. Flower heads are typically solitary.
Flowering occurs from May through late July. Fruiting occurs through October. The USFWS lists the
optimal survey window for this species as late May through October. The habitat consists of prairie
remnants, open woods, cedar barrens, roadsides, clear-cuts, dry limestone bluffs, and power line rights-of-
way. This species is usually found in magnesium and calcium-rich, basic or circumneutral soils over mafic
or calcareous rocks. In South Carolina, soils over diabase and marble are ideal. Abundant sunlight and
little competition in the herbaceous layer characterize optimal sites.
The project corridor contains marginally suitable habitat for smooth coneflower. However, field
investigations of the project site conducted in both June and September 2020 did not identify populations
of this species. Accordingly, this project should have no adverse effect on smooth coneflower.
 Historic and Archaeological Resources
To assist with your determination of the project’s compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, S&ME provided a scoping letter to the NC State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) on March 18, 2020, during the planning phase of the project. The NC SHPO responded with
on April 20, 2020 with a letter stating that they were not aware of any historic resources that would be
affected by the project. Accordingly, the project should have no effect on historic resources. A copy of the
NC SHPO letter was provided with the information submitted online.
 Avoidance and Minimization
The proposed easement was routed to avoid or minimize stream and wetland impacts. At the stream
impact, a dam-and-pump system or flume will be used to divert clean water flow around the work area
until the crossing is completed. Once work affecting the stream is initiated, it will be carried to completion
in an expeditious manner to minimize the period of disturbance. Typical details for a temporary coffer
dam-and-pump methodology for isolation of the trench excavation were included in the information
submitted online with the E-PCN.

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Project Best Management Practices (BMPs) used in connection with the conventional stream and wetland
crossing include the following:

 The crossing will be executed in as minimal amount of time necessary.
 Sufficient equipment to execute the crossing in an expeditious, environmentally responsible manner
will be available on site prior to initiation of the crossing.
 Efforts will be made to perform the crossing work during anticipated low flow conditions.
 Local weather conditions will be monitored such that, to the extent possible, stormwater events will
be avoided during and immediately following installation of the pipe.
 The crossing will be monitored during installation by personnel experienced in stream crossing
procedures, familiar with site conditions, and knowledgeable of North Carolina environmental
regulations. The monitor shall have the authority to stop work should conditions change, and if
additional or different measures are needed.
 The upstream and downstream portions of the crossing point will be sealed to isolate the crossing for
pipeline installation “in the dry.” Clean steel plates, sandbags, or similar measures will be inserted to
temporarily dam the flow. Steel plates will be cleaned prior to use on the stream using biodegradable
products or heat. On both sides of the installed plates (both upstream and downstream) sandbags will
additionally be placed to secure the plates, reinforce the damming of water, and provide a secondary
barrier to seepage. The excavated trench will be monitored for groundwater intrusion and, if noted,
excess water will be pumped to a discharge site located 50’-100’ from the top of bank of the receiving
stream. Discharged water from the trench will be filtered through an appropriate E&SC measure.
 The top 6-12 inches of wetland/streambed substrate will be stockpiled separately from the subgrade
material and kept saturated during the installation.
 Pumps will be obtained and staged prior to executing the crossing. Back-up pumps shall be kept on-
site should the primary pump(s) malfunction, or to control high flows. All pumps will have screened
intakes and will be placed in secondary containment for the duration of the installation. In the event
an unforeseen weather event occurs during installation, pumps near the crossing will be monitored
24-hours a day until normal flow conditions are present.
 Pump flow rates will be monitored to ensure adequate flow is achieved such that water neither
accumulates behind the upstream dam nor is discharged too rapidly on the downstream side. At the
downstream discharge location, flow discharge rates shall be controlled such that scouring of the
stream bed and/or banks does not occur. Efforts will be made to aerate the water prior to its
downstream discharge into the receiving stream.
 Removal of in-stream control devices will be conducted in such a manner as to allow a gradual re-
introduction of flowing water into the channel.
 Wetlands and affected stream banks will be restored in a careful manner, achieving pre-construction
contours to the extent practical.
 Affected areas will be monitored for stability following construction and for the duration of the
pipeline construction. Restoration will be considered complete when herbaceous vegetation reaches
80 percent coverage.
 All disturbed areas within wetlands or on-stream banks will be seeded with a customized seed mix
that will extend 10-feet landward of the jurisdictional boundary. Stream banks temporarily affected by
trenching will be stabilized with a native seed mix specifically designed for riparian areas, and with
biodegradable coir matting. The affected wetland areas will be seeded with a native wetland seed mix;
however, no heavy mulching will occur within the wetlands.
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 Construction equipment operating near the stream and the wetland areas will be limited to that
necessary for excavation, pipe installation and restoration activities. Vegetation near the stream will be
cut at ground level, leaving existing root systems in place to promote re-growth.
Appropriate E&SC practices outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" and approved by the local governing authority shall be
provided based on specifications governing the proper design, installation, operation, and maintenance of
such BMPs to comply with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard.
The project will comply with applicable conditions of NWP No. 12 and WQC No. 4244. Following the work,
the affected areas will be restored to their original grade and contour. As proposed, the project will not
result in permanent changes to the ground surface elevation(s) in the proposed easement or permanently
affect the dimension, pattern, or profile of the subject stream. Temporarily affected areas are proposed to
be restored in accordance with the attached Restoration Plan (submitted online with the E-PCN) following
completion of the work.
 Mitigation
The project will not result in loss of wetlands or waters of the U.S. In addition, the project will not convert
forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands, and all affected areas will be restored to the original grades
and contours. Therefore, purchase of wetland mitigation credits is not required.
The project will temporarily impact less than 150 linear feet/0.02 acre of stream. No permanent stream
impacts are anticipated. Stream impacts authorized under NWP 12 are considered temporary if the
affected streams are restored to original pre-construction contours once construction is completed, and
do not involve the permanent placement of hard armor. A general stream and wetland restoration plan
was provided with the information submitted online with the E-PCN. Accordingly, we do not anticipate
that purchase of stream mitigation credits will be required.
 Closing
Thank you for your review of this PCN. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel
free to contact us at 704.523.4726.

Sincerely,
S&ME

Joey Lawler, PWS Rebeckah Sims
Senior Scientist/Project Manager Natural Resources Professional
[e-mail] [e-mail]

Senior Review by Jason Reeves, PE, Principal Engineer

cc Alicia DePalma, Duke Energy
Bryan Tompkins, USFWS
DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
C No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes ( No
Change cnly 1 needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20201266 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
• No payment required
�- Fee received
6 Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Golf Links System Strengthening
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joey Lawler, PWS
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/23/2021
Nearest Body of Water
UT to Flat Branch
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.055959°
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID#
20201266
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
9/23/2020
Longitude:
-80.787163°
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
20201266 Ver 1_PreFiling Meeting Not Required Email_20201024.pdf
What amout is owed?*
F $240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnsonl
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Mecklenburg

Is this a NCDMS Project
C- Yes f No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C- Yes f No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
[7 Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
I Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
C- Yes
G No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
fJ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
n Regional General Permit (RGP)
n Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
✓ Yes F No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
n Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
n Individual Permit
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
If. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
C- Yes f No
n 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
n Riparian Buffer Authorization
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
CYes 6'No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
C- Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
lh. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
CYes 6'No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C- Yes C' No
B. Applicant Information
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
n Owner 17 Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
6 Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
1 - JCC Investments, LLC , 2 - CATO AD Holdings
2b. Deed book and page no.:
1 - 08241-261 , 2 - 34165-259
2c. Responsible party:
Piedmont Natural Gas (Easement Only)
2d. Address
F Yes C- No
r Yes (7 No

Street Address
4301 Yancy Road
Address Line 2
7 y State / Province / legion
Charlotte NC
Postal / LID Code Country
28217 USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Khalid Boston
3b. Business Name:
Piedmont Natural Gas
3c.Address
Street Address
4301 Yancy Road
Address Line 2
Qly Slate / Province / legion
Charlotte NC
Postal / Lp Code Country
28217 USA
3d. Telephone Number: 3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Joey Lawler, PWS
4b. Business Name:
S&ME, Inc.
4c. Address
Street Address
2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard
Address Line 2
Suite 2-A
City
Charlotte
Postal / Lp Code
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form.pdf
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
268.72KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
lc. Nearest municipality/ town:
Charlotte

2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
1 - 22916103 ; 2 - 22916101
2b. Property size:
3.5 acres
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Terminus of Golf Links Drive to Tom Short Road
Address Line 2
City State/ Bovine/ Region
Charlotte NC
Fbstal / ZZp (ode Country
28277 USA
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
UT to Flat Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501030203
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
PNG is currently planning an approximately 1.36-mile natural gas pipeline extension in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The pipeline is proposed for construction within a
new 10-foot wide easement and will include additional temporary workspace along its length but will not exceed 40 feet at any location. Although a majority of the jurisdictional features
proximate to the proposed route have been avoided, the project includes conventional crossings of one stream (S1) and one wetland (WE), and pipe will be temporarily strung above
ground through a small portion of s second wetland (WA).
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
C- Yes G No C- Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
02_TOPO.pdf 1.66MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
03_soils pdf 394.85KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.073 acre within project LOD.
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
30 LF within project LOD.
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to connect two existing natural gas lines that are currently located along Golf Links Drive and Tom Short Road, respectively.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The pipeline will be installed within the new 10-foot wide permanent easement. Additional temporary workspace that will not exceed 30-feet wide at stream/wetland crossing will also be
acquired. Construction of the new pipeline will first involve demarcation of construction limits, jurisdictional boundaries, and other associated workspaces. Appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control (E&SC) measures will be installed as construction proceeds to help prevent sedimentation of adjacent jurisdictional features. No grubbing or below -ground
vegetation removal outside of the trench will occur within the wetland area, and conversion of forested wetlands is not anticipated.
Following preparation of the work area and installation of necessary E&SC measures in upland areas, the trench will be excavated along the "non -working" side of the easement.
Lengths of the new pipe will be trucked to the site, strung along the easement and placed on skids (wooden pedestals). The pipe segments will be heat -welded together, inspected, and
then lowered into the trench. Permanent trench breakers will then be installed where necessary and the trench will be backfilled. Affected areas will then be "cleaned up" by grading,
permanent seeding, and mulching to restore the area as closely as possible to pre -disturbance contours and conditions. All work within the wetland and at the stream crossing will be
conducted in accordance with the applicable permit conditions.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
GOLF LINKS STREAM & WETLAND DETAILS.pdf
05-Impacts.pdf
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
s Yes
Comments:
2.64MB
4.1MB
C- No C Unknown

5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Joey Lawler, PWS
S&ME, Inc.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
2021-01-12.pdf 95.52KB
DWR Stream Form - NJD1.pdf 139.03KB
DWR Stream Form - S1.pdf 139KB
New Photo Template.pdf 690.98KB
WE - Data Forms.pdf 776.17KB
04-aerial.pdf 6.64MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes 6 No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No future phases are proposed.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
rJ Wetlands 17 Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
r Buffers
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)
2g. Impact
area*
1
Utility construction
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WE
No
Both
0.046
(acres)
2
Pipe stringing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Both
0.027
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.073
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.073
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
2h. Comments:
WE will be temporarily impacted due to pipe installation. WA may be temporarily impacted by placement of equipment mats and staging pipe from an
adjacent horizontal directional drill (HDD) in the area.
3. Stream Impacts
S1
3a. Reason for impact (?)
Utility crossing
3b.Impact type*
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Excavation
3d. S. name*
S1
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
Intermittent
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width*
3
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
30
(ling feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
0
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
30
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:

30
3j. Comments:
Stream will be temporarily impacted by conventional pipe installation.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed easement was routed to avoid or minimize stream and wetland impacts and FEMA-designated floodplains. Wetlands are also avoided
by use of HDD.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
A list of avoidance and minimization efforts that will be undertaken during construction are provided in the attached cover letter.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
✓ Yes f No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Impacts are temporary and do not exceed required mitigation threshold requirements.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
✓ Yes r: No
If no, explain why:
Project is not located in a watershed subject to state -administered riparian buffers
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
✓ Yes rNo
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
6 Yes r No
Comments:
N/A
G. Supplementary Information ( )
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
✓ Yes f No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
✓ Yes f No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes 6 No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Purpose of project is to connect two existing gaslines.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes r No N/A

5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
6 Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
G Yes f No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes r No
G No r Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
✓ Yes 6- No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
✓ Yes 6- No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
t: Yes r No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
See attached cover letter. Blasting or percussive activities would only occur in the event subsurface rock is encountered.
Consultation Documentation Upload
MA Verification Letter_ Northern Long -Eared Bat (NLEB) Consultation and 4(d) Rule Consistency 2021-02-27.pdf
project_report_golf_links_drive project_29037_29037.pdf
Species List_ Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes a No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
https://www.fish eries. n oa a. gov/resou rce/ma p/esse ntia I -fish -habitat -ma ppe r
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
251.96KB
1.19MB
703.95KB
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
✓ Yes 6- No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? *
See attached cover letter and SHPO correspondence.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
DCR-EnvironmentalReview. pdf
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
✓ Yes ( No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Project has been routed to avoid the limits of the FEMA-designated floodplain associated with Flat Branch.
96.71 KB
Miscellaneous
Comments
See attached cover letter for additional information. A copy of the PCN and supporting information vAll be provided to FWS.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
01_VICINITY.pdf
Cover Letter.pdf
Restoration Plan.pdf
1.28MB
470.59KB
454.73KB

Signature v
R By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Joey Lawler
Signature
,i6SY L_4-w2E
Date
3/23/2021

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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: 03.01.2021
Project Information
S&ME Project Name:
Type of Project:
Location:
Piedmont Natural Gas Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Natural Gas Pipeline
Charlotte, NC - Mecklenburg County
Property Owner/Rep Information
Owner Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No.
Contact:
Piedmont Natural Gas
4301 Yancy Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
704.587.6941
Khalid Boston
Agent Information
Business Name: S&ME, Inc.
Street Address: 9751 Southern Pine Blvd
City, State, Zip: Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone No. 704.523.4726
Contact: Joey Lawler
Authorization:
Signature:
I, AL ITC1 BC5i"b{� , hereby authorize S&ME, Inc. to
submit inlormation to and coordinate with the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) and/or the NC Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and other
relevant Federal/State/Local agencies pursuant to obtaining necessary
environmental permits for the project referenced above. If applicable, this also
authorizes the USAGE/NCDEQ to access the proposed easement for the
purposes of conducting site assessment/confirming the accuracy of delineated
boundaries, provided that prior notification is given.
S&ME, INC. / 9757 Southern Pine Blvd /p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.corr

PROPO SED PIPELINE
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SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT
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REFERENCE: ESRI STREETMAP USA DATASETTHIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURELOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASEDON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
Ser vice Layer Credits: Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS,Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, EsriChina (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c)
PROPO SED PIPELINE
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FIGURE NO.
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USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP EXHIBIT
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REFERENCE: USGS TOPO USA STREAMING DATASETTHIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURELOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARE NOT BASEDON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
Service Layer Credits: USGS The National Map: NationalBoundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, GeographicNames Information System, National Hydrography
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MO
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IrB
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Prop osed Pipe Centerline (Trenchless / HDD Installation)
Prop osed Pipe Centerline (Conventional Trenched Installation)
Project Limits of DisturbanceSoils:
IrA: Iredell fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
IrB: Iredell fine sandy loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes
MO: Monacan loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
MeB: Mecklenburg fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
MeD: Mecklenburg fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
SCALE:
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER
FIGURE NO.
31 " = 600 '
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USDA SOIL SURVEY EXHIBIT
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REFERENCE: USDA SOIL SURVEY GEOGRAPHIC (SSURGO) DATAGIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE USDA WEB SOIL SURVEYON 6/10/2020. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED. THEY ARENOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATEDOTHERWISE.
Ser vice Layer Credits:
Non-Jurisdictional E phemeral ChannelNC Stream Identification Score: 16
STR EAM S1 Intermittent Tributary to Flat BranchNC Stream Identification Score: 21 30 LF (30 ft²) in LOD
Wetland WAPEM Wetland0.027 Acres in LOD
Wetland WEPEM Wetland0.046 Acres in LOD
SEE FIG. 5 FORIMPACT DETAILS
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PROPOSED PIPE CENTERLINE (TRENCHLESS / HDD INSTALL ATION)
PROPOSED PIPE CENTERLINE (CONVENTIONAL TRENCHED INSTALL ATION)
PROJECT LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
POTENTIALLY JURISDICTIONAL TRIBUTARIES
NON-JURISDICTIONAL TRIBUTARIES
POTENTIALLY JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND
SCALE:
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER
FIGURE NO.4
1 " = 300 '
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(FEET)AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH/APPROXIMATE WATERS OF THE U.S.³
REFERENCE: 2021 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHGIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND NEARMAP. JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIESWERE LOCATED IN THE FIELD BY S&ME SCIENTISTS AND LOCATED WITH GPS CAPABLE OF SUB-METER ACCURACY.THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
STREAM S130 LF (30 ft²) of Temporar y ImpactDue to trenched pipe installation
Wetland WA0.027 Acres Temporary ImpactDue to construction equipmentdisturbance / HDD pipe stringing
Wetland WE0.046 Acres Temporary ImpactDue to trenched pipe installation/construction equipment disturbanceand HDD pipe stringing
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PROJECT LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
PERMANENTLY MAINTAINED EASEMENT (10' WIDE AT CROSSINGS)
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
POTENTIALLY JURISDICTIONAL TRIBUTARIES
NON-JURISDICTIONAL TRIBUTARIES
PROPOSED PIPE CENTERLINE (TRENCHLESS / HDD INSTALL ATION)
PROPOSED PIPE CENTERLINE (CONVENTIONAL TRENCHED INSTALL ATION)
POTENTIALLY JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND
SCALE:
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER
FIGURE NO.5
1 " = 40 '
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(FEET)PROPOSED IMPACT EXHIBIT ³
REFERENCE: 2021 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHGIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND NEARMAP. JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIESWERE LOCATED IN THE FIELD BY S&ME SCIENTISTS AND LOCATED WITH GPS CAPABLE OF SUB-METER ACCURACY.THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION WETLAND CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL BMPREQUIREMENTS.2.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMSWITHOUT THE USE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGES WHEN STREAMS OCCUR WITHIN A WETLANDCOMPLEX.3.WETLANDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY BUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HASBEEN INCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWNON PLANS.4.NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE 50-FT.BUFFER ZONE. ONLY GRUBBING FOR TRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGEINSTALLATION, AND/OR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.5.INSTALL 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK ALONG EDGE OF TRAVEL LANE. TIMBER MATS MAY BENECESSARY IN THE TRAVEL LANE, WITHIN THE UPLAND BUFFER ZONE, WHERE POOR SOILCONDITIONS EXIST.6.USE ADDITIONAL TIMBER MAT LAYERS TO RAISE CROSSING ABOVE GRADE WHERE POOR SOILCONDITIONS EXIST. ATTEMPT TO USE NO MORE THAN TWO (2) LAYERS IN WETLANDS.7.INSTALL SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT WETLANDCROSSINGS. EXTEND SILT FENCE 20-FT. MINIMUM ON BOTH SIDES OF EDGE OF CONSTRUCTIONEASEMENT OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.1.SILT FENCE SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEWETLAND CROSSING OCCUR.2.INSTALL DOUBLE ROW OF NON-REINFORCED SILT FENCE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.PRE-CONSTRUCTION WETLAND CROSSING MAINTENANCE1.INSPECT WETLAND CROSSING E&SC MEASURES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS ANDWITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS.2.REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THENEXT RAIN.3.TIMBER MATS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT SEDIMENT FROMENTERING THE WETLAND.4.CLEAR EXCESSIVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON TIMBER MAT AS NECESSARY.LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD50-FT. BUFFER ZONE(SEE NOTES 3 & 4)30-FT. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE(PERMANENT EASEMENT +TEMPORARY WORKSPACE)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD3-FT. OVERLAP(TYP.)TIMBER MATS■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■12-IN. COIR LOG (TYP.)(ENTRANCE GATE)SILT FENCE (INSTALL SECOND ROWOF SILT FENCE 4-FT. LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)(SEE NOTE 9)12-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)18-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)■■■■TRAVEL LANE (TYP.)(SEE NOTES 5 & 6)20-FT. MIN. (TYP.)■■■WETLANDDRAWING PATH: t:\Energy\Projects\2020\7335-20-026 duke golf links ss\CAD\DWG\ESC\DETAILS\WETLAND_CROSSING_PRE-CONSTRUCTION.dwgLAST UPDATED: March 16, 2021
FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINAWC1MARCH 16, 021WETLAND CROSSING PRE CONSTRUCTION
N.T.S.7335-20-026
WETLAND CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL BMP REQUIREMENTS.2.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMS WITHOUT THEUSE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGES WHEN STREAMS OCCUR WITHIN A WETLAND COMPLEX.3.WETLANDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY BUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HAS BEENINCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.4.NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE 50-FT. BUFFERZONE. ONLY GRUBBING FOR TRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGE INSTALLATION, AND/ORSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.5.CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN WETLANDS WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM TIMBER MATS. WHERECLEARING OPERATIONS OCCUR IN WETLANDS, LOW GROUND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT OR SIMILARMEASURE WILL BE USED TO LIMIT MIXING OF TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL IN AREAS BEYOND THOSEPROTECTED BY TIMBER MATS.6.NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR RIPARIAN AREASBEYOND THE PERMITTED DISTURBANCE LIMITS. DEWATERING (IF NECESSARY) SHALL BE CONDUCTEDTHROUGH SILT BAG OR SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE EASEMENTAND OUTSIDE OF ANY WETLANDS AREA.7.DURING EXCAVATION IN WETLANDS, THE SOILS SHALL BE PLACED ON A GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, WHENPRACTICABLE TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS.7.BASED ON CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD THE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR MAY DETERMINEADDITIONAL MEASURES SUCH AS 18-IN. DIAMETER COMPOST FILTER SOCKS MAY BE INSTALLEDWITHIN THE WETLAND AT THE PERIMETER OF THE LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE TO REDUCE THEPOTENTIAL FOR OFFSITE SEDIMENTATION.8.SEGREGATE TOPSOIL WHEN STOCK PILING EXCAVATED WETLAND SOIL. TOPSOIL SHOULD BE STOREDIN A MANNER TO MAINTAIN SEED BANK. REPLACE TOPSOIL AFTER BACK FILLING TRENCH.9.INSTALL DOUBLE ROW OF NON-REINFORCED SILT FENCE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.WETLAND CROSSING MAINTENANCE2.INSPECT WETLAND CROSSING E&SC MEASURES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS.3.REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THENEXT RAIN.4.TIMBER MATS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT SEDIMENT FROMENTERING THE WETLAND.5.CLEAR EXCESSIVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON TIMBER MAT AS NECESSARY.TBTBLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD50-FT. BUFFER ZONE(SEE NOTES 3 & 4)30-FT. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE(PERMANENT EASEMENT +TEMPORARY WORKSPACE)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD3-FT. OVERLAP(TYP.)TIMBER MATS■■■■■■SILT FENCE (INSTALL SECOND ROWOF SILT FENCE 4-FT. LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)(SEE NOTE 10)12-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)■■■■TRAVEL LANE (TYP.)20-FT. MIN. (TYP.)■■■■WETLANDTRENCH BREAKER(TYP.)PROPOSEDPIPELINE12-IN. COIR LOG (TYP.)(ENTRANCE GATE)FILTER BAGTRENCH DEWATERINGPUMP WITH SECONDARYCONTAINMENT18-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)WETLAND TOPSOIL PILEWETLAND SUBSOIL PILETRENCHDRAWING PATH: t:\Energy\Projects\2020\7335-20-026 duke golf links ss\CAD\DWG\ESC\DETAILS\WETLAND_CROSSING.dwgLAST UPDATED: March 16, 2021
FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINAWC2MARCH 16, 021WETLAND CROSSING
N.T.S.7335-20-026
POST-CONSTRUCTION WETLAND CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL BMP REQUIREMENTS.2.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMS WITHOUT THEUSE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGES WHEN STREAMS OCCUR WITHIN A WETLAND COMPLEX.3.WETLANDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY BUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HAS BEENINCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.4.ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED, WETLAND CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINALCONTOURS, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL.5.FOLLOWING PIPELINE INSTALLATION, REINSTALL COMPOST FILTER SOCKS AND SILT FENCE PERPENDICULARTO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT WETLAND CROSSINGS.6.FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, DISTURBED AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARY WETLAND CROSSINGSWILL BE STABILIZED WITH A NATIVE SEED MIX (SEE NATIVE WETLAND SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS). THIS SEEDMIX WILL BE INSTALLED WITH A TEMPORARY GROUNDCOVER SPECIES AND WILL COVER THE DISTURBEDWETLANDS AND EXTEND 10-FT. LANDWARD FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY.7.DO NOT APPLY HEAVY MULCH OR ANY SOIL AMENDMENTS WITHIN WETLANDS.8.BASED ON CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD THE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR MAY DETERMINE ADDITIONALMEASURES SUCH AS SLOPE MATTING MAY BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE BUFFER ADJACENT TO THE WETLAND.9.INSTALL DOUBLE ROW OF NON-REINFORCED SILT FENCE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.POST-CONSTRUCTION WETLAND CROSSING MAINTENANCE1.INSPECT WETLAND CROSSING E&SC MEASURES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDARDAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS.2.REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGEVOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD50-FT. BUFFER ZONE(SEE NOTE 3)30-FT. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE(PERMANENT EASEMENT +TEMPORARY WORKSPACE)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD20-FT. MIN. (TYP.)POST CONSTRUCTIONNATIVE WETLANDSEEDING AREA■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■SILT FENCE (INSTALL SECOND ROWOF SILT FENCE 4-FT. LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)(SEE NOTE 9)TRENCH BREAKER(TYP.)PROPOSED PIPELINE18-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)10-FT.WETLAND10-FT.TBTBDRAWING PATH: t:\Energy\Projects\2020\7335-20-026 duke golf links ss\CAD\DWG\ESC\DETAILS\WETLAND_CROSSING_POST-CONSTRUCTION.dwgLAST UPDATED: March 16, 2021
FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINAWC3MARCH 16, 021WETLAND CROSSING POST CONSTRUCTION
N.T.S.7335-20-026
PRE-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, ANDFEDERAL BMP REQUIREMENTS.2.STREAMS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY RIPARIANBUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR E&SCPURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWNON PLANS.3.NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALLOCCUR WITHIN THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE. ONLY GRUBBING FORTRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGE INSTALLATION,AND/OR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.4.INSTALL 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK ALONG EDGE OF TRAVEL LANE.5.INSTALL SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTIONEASEMENT AT STREAM CROSSINGS. EXTEND SILT FENCE 20-FT.MINIMUM ON BOTH SIDES OF EDGE OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ORAS SHOWN ON PLANS.6.SILT FENCE SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIESASSOCIATED WITH THE STREAM CROSSING OCCUR.7.INSTALL DOUBLE ROW OF NON-REINFORCED SILT FENCE OR ASSHOWN ON PLANS.PRE-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING MAINTENANCE1.INSPECT STREAM CROSSING E&SC MEASURES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATERTHAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS.2.REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATESTORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.3.TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BRIDGE WILL BE MAINTAINED IN ACONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT SEDIMENT FROM ENTERING THEWATER.4.CLEAR EXCESSIVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON BRIDGE AS NECESSARY.■■
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STREAM FLOW 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK (TYP.)12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK (TYP.)50-FT. BUFFER(SEE NOTE 2)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD12-IN. COIR LOG (TYP.)(ENTRANCE GATE)■20-FT. MIN (TYP.)SILT FENCE (INSTALL SECONDROW OF SILT FENCE 4-FT.LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)30-FT. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE(PERMANENT EASEMENT +TEMPORARY WORKSPACE)■■■10-FT. MIN. ORVARIES BASED ONBRIDGE SPAN(SEE NOTE 3)REINFORCED SILT FENCE (TYP)DRAWING PATH: t:\Energy\Projects\2020\7335-20-026 duke golf links ss\CAD\DWG\ESC\DETAILS\STREAM_CROSSING_PRE-CONSTRUCTION.dwgLAST UPDATED: March 16, 2021
FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINASC1MARCH 16, 021PRE-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING
N.T.S.7335-20-026
PUMP BY-PASS STREAM CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.2.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMS WITHOUT THEUSE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGES.3.CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFER DAMS WITHIN LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE.4.CONTRACTOR SHALL DEWATER AREA BETWEEN DAMS AND ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS PRIOR TOTRENCHING. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING ALL WATER WHICH IS TO BE FILTEREDTHROUGH A FILTER BAG PLACED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROPRIATE E&SC MEASURES. INSTALL12-INCH COMPOST FILTER SOCK ON THREE DOWNGRADIENT SIDES OF FILTER BAG. DEWATERING PUMPSSHALL BE PLACED WITHIN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT.5.SCREEN PUMP INTAKES TO MINIMIZE ENTRAINMENT OF AQUATIC LIFE. PLACE PUMP INTAKE IN SUMPHOLE/POOL UPSTREAM OF UPSTREAM COFFER DAM. PLACE BYPASS HOSE OUTSIDE OF STREAM BANKSWITH DISCHARGE DOWNSTREAM OF DOWNSTREAM COFFER DAM BEFORE COMMENCING BYPASS. TAKEMEASURES TO PREVENT STREAMBED SCOUR AT PUMP DISCHARGE THROUGH THE USE OF AN ENERGYDIFFUSER. TAKE REASONABLE MEASURES TO PREVENT INTAKE FROM SUCTIONING THE STREAMSUBSTRATE.6.THE PUMP(S) SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO CONVEY NORMAL STREAM FLOW. HAVE STANDBY PUMPSAND GENERATORS CAPABLE OF HANDLING 100% OF ANTICIPATED FLOW ON-SITE IN CASE OF PUMPFAILURE OR A RAIN EVENT. CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR THE DAM AND PUMPS TO ENSURE PROPEROPERATION THROUGHOUT THE STREAM CROSSING. ALL PUMPS SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN SECONDARYCONTAINMENT TO REDUCE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL SPILLS.7.ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE MADE PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREAM TO THE EXTENT PRACTICALOR AS SHOWN ON PERMITTED PLANS. INSTALL SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTIONEASEMENT AT STREAM CROSSINGS. EXTEND SILT FENCE 20-FT. MINIMUM ON BOTH SIDES OF EDGE OFCONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.8.LIMIT THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AREA. ONLY HAND CLEARING ISALLOWED ON STREAM BANKS AND WITHIN 10-FT. OF TOP OF BANK, EXCEPT WITHIN THE TRENCHLINE ORFOR SAFETY PURPOSE.9.STREAMS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY RIPARIAN BUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HASBEEN INCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWN ONPLANS.10.NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE 50-FT. BUFFERZONE. ONLY GRUBBING FOR TRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGE INSTALLATION, AND/ORSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.11.STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED "IN THE DRY" DURING LOW FLOW CONDITIONS. LOCALWEATHER CONDITIONS SHALL BE MONITORED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANTICIPATED RAINFALL EVENTSDURING, OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, INSTALLATION OF THE PIPE.12.CROSSINGS SHALL BE EXECUTED IN THE MINIMAL AMOUNT OF TIME NECESSARY; BEGIN INSTREAM WORKIN THE MORNING, INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION SHALL OCCUR WITHIN A 24-HOUR PERIOD TO THEFULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL. IN NO INSTANCE SHOULD INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION EXCEED 48HOURS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR.13.CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTEMPT TO SEGREGATE STREAM BED SUBSTRATE FROM SUBGRADE.14.NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN STREAMS, WETLANDS OR RIPARIAN AREASBEYOND THE LIMITS OF THOSE DEPICTED ON THE DRAWINGS.15.ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONTOURS TO FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL,ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. AFTER SUBGRADE HAS BEEN BACKFILLED APPLY STREAMSUBSTRATE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL.16.IF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REQUIRE EQUIPMENT TO CROSS THE STREAM, TEMPORARY BRIDGING WILLBE USED.17.ADDITIONAL SITE SPECIFIC MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROTECT AFFECTED STREAMSAND PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS.18.ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR TO ASSIST IN DETERMINATION OF WHETHER PUMP AROUND OR FLUMESTREAM CROSSING METHOD IS TO BE USED.19.DO NOT PLACE TRENCH SPOILS ON BRIDGE DECK.BY-PASS PUMP WITHSECONDARY CONTAINMENTTOP OF BANK
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COFFER DAM(TYP.)BY-PASS HOSEENERGY DIFFUSERTB12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK (TYP.)12-IN. COMPOSTFILTER SOCK (TYP.)FILTER BAGDEWATERING PUMP WITHSECONDARY CONTAINMENTTRENCH DEWATERING HOSE50-FT. BUFFER(SEE NOTE 8)TRENCH BREAKER (TYP.)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK12-IN. COIR LOG (TYP.)(ENTRANCE GATE)■■■REINFORCED SILT FENCE (TYP.)20-FT. MIN (TYP.)STREAM BED SUBSTRATE SPOILSSUBGRADE SPOILSTBSILT FENCE (INSTALL SECONDROW OF SILT FENCE 4-FT.LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)PROPOSEDPIPELINETRENCH30-FT. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE(PERMANENT EASEMENT +TEMPORARY WORKSPACE)LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD■■10-FT. MIN. ORVARIES BASED ONBRIDGE SPAN■DRAWING PATH: t:\Energy\Projects\2020\7335-20-026 duke golf links ss\CAD\DWG\ESC\DETAILS\STREAM_CROSSING_PUMP_BY-PASS.dwgLAST UPDATED: March 16, 2021
FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINASC2MARCH 16, 021STREAM CROSSING PUMP BYPASS
N.T.S.7335-20-026
FLUME STREAM CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.2.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMS WITHOUT THE USE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGES.3.CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFER DAMS WITHIN LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE.4.CONTRACTOR SHALL DEWATER AREA BETWEEN DAMS AND ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS PRIOR TO TRENCHING. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING ALL WATER WHICH IS TO BE FILTEREDTHROUGH A FILTER BAG PLACED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROPRIATE E&SC MEASURES. INSTALL 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK ON THREE DOWNGRADIENT SIDES OF FILTER BAG. DEWATERING PUMPS SHALLBE PLACED WITHIN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT.5.INSTALL FLUME PIPE AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 12-INCHES OF COVER OR 13 DIAMETER OF PIPE FOR FLUMES GREATER THAN 36-INCH IN DIAMETER. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO SIZE FLUME PIPE TOADEQUATELY ACCOMMODATE BANK FULL FLOWS. ALIGN FLUME PIPE(S) TO PREVENT BANK EROSION AND STREAMBED SCOUR.6.ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE MADE PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREAM TO THE EXTENT PRACTICAL. INSTALL SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT STREAM CROSSINGS.EXTEND SILT FENCE 20-FT. MINIMUM ON BOTH SIDES OF EDGE OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.7.LIMIT THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AREA. ONLY HAND CLEARING IS ALLOWED ON STREAM BANKS AND WITHIN 10-FT. OF TOP OF BANK, EXCEPT WITHIN THE TRENCHLINEOR FOR SAFETY PURPOSE.8.STREAMS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY RIPARIAN BUFFER. THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAIN MINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWN ONPLANS.9.NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE. ONLY GRUBBING FOR TRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGE INSTALLATION, AND/ORSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.10.STREAM CROSSINGS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED "IN THE DRY" DURING LOW FLOW CONDITIONS. LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS SHALL BE MONITORED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANTICIPATED RAINFALL EVENTSDURING, OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, INSTALLATION OF THE PIPE.11.CROSSINGS SHALL BE EXECUTED IN THE MINIMAL AMOUNT OF TIME NECESSARY; BEGIN INSTREAM WORK IN THE MORNING, INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION SHALL OCCUR WITHIN A 24-HOUR PERIOD TO THEFULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL. IN NO INSTANCE SHOULD INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION EXCEED 48 HOURS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR.12.CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTEMPT TO SEGREGATE STREAM BED SUBSTRATE FROM SUBGRADE.13.DO NOT REMOVE FLUME PIPE DURING TRENCHING, PIPELAYING, OR BACKFILLING ACTIVITIES, OR INITIAL STREAMBED RESTORATION EFFORTS.14.NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN STREAMS, WETLANDS, OR RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF THOSE DEPICTED ON THE DRAWINGS.15.ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONTOURS TO FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL, ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. AFTER SUBGRADE HAS BEEN BACKFILLED APPLY STREAMSUBSTRATE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL.16.IF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REQUIRE EQUIPMENT TO CROSS THE STREAM, TEMPORARY BRIDGING WILL BE USED.17.ADDITIONAL SITE SPECIFIC MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROTECT AFFECTED STREAMS AND PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS.18.ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR TO ASSIST IN DETERMINATION OF WHETHER PUMP AROUND OR FLUME STREAM CROSSING METHOD IS TO BE USED.19.DO NOT PLACE TRENCH SPOILS ON BRIDGE DECK.20-FT. MIN (TYP.)STREAM BED SUBSTRATE SPOILSSUBGRADE SPOILSCOFFER DAM (TYP.)TOP OF BANK
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FIGURE NO.PROJECT NUMBERDATE:SCALE:GOLF LINKS SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINASC3MARCH 16, 021STREAM CROSSING FLUME
N.T.S.7335-20-026
POST-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING NOTES1.REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALBMP REQUIREMENTS.2.STREAMS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A 50-FT. REGULATORY RIPARIAN BUFFER. THE50-FT. BUFFER ZONE HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR E&SC PURPOSES. MAINTAINMINIMUM 50-FT. BUFFER ZONE OR AS SHOWN ON PLANS.3.FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, ALL STREAM CROSSINGS SHALL BE RESTORED TOORIGINAL CONTOURS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL.4.ONCE ORIGINAL STREAM BANK CONTOURS HAVE BEEN RE-ESTABLISHED TOFULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL, DISTURBED STREAM BANKS WILL BE STABILIZEDWITH RIPARIAN SEED MIX (SEE RIPARIAN SEED SPECIFICATIONS), AND SHALL BENORTH AMERICAN GREEN BIONET C700BN OR ENGINEER APPROVEDEQUIVALENT.5.COIR MATTING SHALL EXTEND FROM 10 FEET LANDWARD OF THE TOP OF BANKAND DOWNSLOPE TO THE TOE OF BANK. DO NOT INSTALL MATTING INSTREAM BED. RIPARIAN SEED MIX SHALL EXTEND FROM 50-FT. LANDWARD OFTHE TOP OF BANK DOWNSLOPE TO THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK.6.FOLLOWING PIPELINE INSTALLATION, REINSTALL E&SC MEASURES AT STREAMCROSSINGS.7.INSTALL DOUBLE ROW OF NON-REINFORCED SILT FENCE OR AS SHOWN ONPLANS.8.PERMANENT MAINTAINED ACCESS CORRIDORS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO THEMINIMUM WIDTH PRACTICAL AND SHALL NOT EXCEED 50-FT. IN WIDTH.9.SLOPE MATTING SHALL BE NORTH AMERICAN GREEN BIONET SC150BN ORENGINEER APPROVED EQUIVALENT.10.COIR MATTING SHALL BE NORTH AMERICAN GREEN BIONET C700BN ORENGINEER APPROVED EQUIVALENT.POST-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING MAINTENANCE1.INSPECT STREAM CROSSING E&SC MEASURES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDARDAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS.2.REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGEVOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.POST-CONSTRUCTION STREAM CROSSING PLAN VIEW■■■■SILT FENCE (INSTALL SECONDROW OF SILT FENCE 4-FT.LANDWARD OF SINGLE ROW)RIPARIAN SEEDINGAREA (TYP.)12-IN. COMPOST FILTER SOCK (TYP.)COIR MATTING = C700BN(10-FT. + STREAM BANK)STREAM
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINASC4MARCH 16, 021STREAM CROSSING POST CONSTRUCTION
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Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical Climatology Network
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2021-01-12 2.337402 4.915748 4.248032 Normal 2 3 6
2020-12-13 1.711024 3.648819 1.69685 Dry 1 2 2
2020-11-13 1.057087 4.124016 3.299213 Normal 2 1 2
Result Normal Conditions - 10
Coordinates 35.055196, -80.789617
Observation Date 2021-01-12
Elevation (ft)627.36
Drought Index (PDSI)Severe wetness
WebWIMP H2O Balance Wet Season
Weather Station Name Coordinates Elevation (ft)Distance (mi)Elevation Weighted Days (Normal)Days (Antecedent)
MONROE AP 35.0169, -80.6206 679.134 9.921 51.774 4.978 7894 90
WEDDINGTON 1.9 WSW 35.0248, -80.7715 666.995 2.337 39.635 1.144 10 0
CHARLOTTE 6.6 SE 35.1187, -80.7672 661.089 4.567 33.729 2.209 1 0
CHARLOTTE 5.8 SE 35.1328, -80.7684 621.063 5.494 6.297 2.507 1 0
MATTHEWS 1.0 SSW 35.1096, -80.7229 680.118 5.325 52.758 2.677 1 0
FORT MILL 3.5 ENE 35.0311, -80.8903 600.066 5.934 27.294 2.832 2 0
WAXHAW 4.0 NNE 34.9788, -80.7165 599.081 6.707 28.279 3.208 1 0
FT MILL 4 NW 35.0217, -81.0075 524.934 12.541 102.426 6.928 3437 0
WINTHROP UNIV 34.9389, -81.0331 649.934 15.953 22.574 7.539 6 0
NC Division of Water Quality –Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11

41

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = _________)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:

Sketch:

01.12.2021 PNG Golf Links
J.Lawler Mecklenburg
35.055448°
-80.789215°
Ephemeral NJD1
7
8
1
16
NC Division of Water Quality –Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11

41

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = _________)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:

Sketch:

01.12.2021 PNG Golf Links
J.Lawler Mecklenburg
35.055797°
-80.783625°
Intermittent S1
10.5
8.5
2
21
PHOTOGRAPH 1
VIEWING DIRECTION: Northeast
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
proposed easement facing towards
land recently harvested for hay.
PHOTOGRAPH 2
VIEWING DIRECTION: N/A
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
typical soil pedon taken from upland
area within proposed easement.
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026
1
PHOTOGRAPH 3
VIEWING DIRECTION: East
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
proposed pipeline easement facing
east across open fields.
PHOTOGRAPH 4
VIEWING DIRECTION: East
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View
facing towards wooded portion of
proposed easement route.
2
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026
PHOTOGRAPH 5
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
non-jurisdictional ephemeral feature
located in wooded portion of the
route. Feature scored less than 19.0
on NCDWR form.
PHOTOGRAPH 6
VIEWING DIRECTION: East
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
fallow agricultural field along the
proposed easement route.
3
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026
PHOTOGRAPH 7
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
PHOTOGRAPH 8
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
WE – linear wetland.
4
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
S1 at point where proposed
easement will cross feature. Stream
drains from upstream pond and
scored greater than 19.0 on NCDWR
form.
PHOTOGRAPH 10
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: Second
view of linear portion of WE.
PHOTOGRAPH 8
VIEWING DIRECTION: North
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
WE on floodplain of Flat Branch.
5
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Golf Links System Strengthening Project
Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project No. 7335-20-026
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
WE
12-Jan-21
1.0%
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Lat.:
Hydric Soil Present?
Sampling Point:
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
State:
°Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):
T
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation
Are "Normal Circumstances" present?
Datum:
naturally problematic?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Remarks:
R
Are Vegetation
Long.:
significantly disturbed?
Local relief (concave, convex, none):Slope:
Investigator(s):
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
City/County:
, Soil
/
Soil Map Unit Name:
, or Hydrology
, Soil , or Hydrology
NWI classification:
Subregion (LRR or MLRA):
Project/Site:
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Section, Township, Range: S
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?
Applicant/Owner:
Sampling Date:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
PNG Golf Links System Strengthening
Piedmont Natural Gas
J. Lawler, PWS
Floodplain
MLRA 136 in LRR P
Charlotte/Mecklenburg
NC
-80.782497° 35.056179°
Monacan Silt Loam NA
flat
Taken in depressional area in field on Flat Creek floodplain
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 US Army Corps of Engineers
0.6
0
8
4
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Hydrology
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift deposits (B3)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Dry Season Water Table (C2)
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Based on data from precipitation tool prior period has been normal
Iron Deposits (B5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
FAC-neutral Test (D5)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Evidence of wetland hydrology was observed
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
25
20
20
15
5
0
Yes No
6100.0%OBL
0.0%
70.0%
0.0%
85.7%
10
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
35 35
0.0%
50 100
0.0%
60 180
30 120
0
0 0
0.0%
175 435
0.0%
2.486
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%FAC
20.8%FACW
16.7%FAC
16.7%OBL
12.5%FACW
120
4.2%OBL
0.0%
0
5 4.2%FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0
Woody Vine Stratum
(B)
= Total Cover
= Total Cover
Prevalence Index is ≤3.0
= Total Cover
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
US Army Corps of Engineers
Dominance Test worksheet:
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Prevalence Index = B/A =
(A/B)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
Herb Stratum
= Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
FACU species
UPL species
Column Totals:
x 1 =
x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
x 5 =
(A)
(A)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
(B)
Tree Stratum
Shrub Stratum
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not defined by FWS.
Dominance Test is > 50%
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0
30
10
5
0
0.0%
66.7%FACU
22.2%FACW
11.1%FAC
45
0.0%
= Total Cover
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum
1.
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum – Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft (1 m)
in height.
Woody vines – Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
WESampling Point:
)
)
)
)
)
Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
0 0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0 0.0%
VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
0 0.0%
Tree stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb stratum – Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines – Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Four Vegetation Strata:
Five Vegetation Strata:
Salix nigra
Rubus phoenicolasius
(Plot size:30'
(Plot size:30'
Baccharis halimifolia
Acer rubrum
(Plot size:
(Plot size:30'
Panicum virgatum
Cyperus eragrostis
Setaria parviflora
Carex lurida
Juncus effusus
Rumex crispus
Nasturtium officinale
(Plot size:30'
Dominant
Species?
Rel.Strat.
Cover
Absolute
% Cover
Indicator
Status
1
1
1
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
WESoilSampling Point:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
(inches) Color (moist) Color (moist)
Matrix Redox Features
%Loc²Texture RemarksType%
Yes No
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils :
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Hydric Soil Present?
Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Muck Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0
Dark Surface (S7)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
Redox Depressions (F8)
1
1
3
3
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains ²Location: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
4-12
0-4
10YR
10YR
4/2
3/2
95
95 7.5YR
7.5YR
4/6
4/6 5
5 C
C PL
PL Silt Loam
Silty Clay
Soil appears hydric
Other (Explain in Remarks)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
WE-UP
12-Jan-21
2.0%
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Lat.:
Hydric Soil Present?
Sampling Point:
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
State:
°Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):
T
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation
Are "Normal Circumstances" present?
Datum:
naturally problematic?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Remarks:
R
Are Vegetation
Long.:
significantly disturbed?
Local relief (concave, convex, none):Slope:
Investigator(s):
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
City/County:
, Soil
/
Soil Map Unit Name:
, or Hydrology
, Soil , or Hydrology
NWI classification:
Subregion (LRR or MLRA):
Project/Site:
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Section, Township, Range: S
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?
Applicant/Owner:
Sampling Date:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
PNG Golf Links System Strengthening
Piedmont Natural Gas
J. Lawler, PWS
Floodplain
MLRA 136 in LRR P
Charlotte/Mecklenburg
NC

-80.782598° 35.056191°
Monacan Silt Loam N/A

Taken in field near WE
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 US Army Corps of Engineers
1.1
0
14
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Hydrology
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift deposits (B3)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Dry Season Water Table (C2)
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Based on data from precipitation tool prior period has been normal
Iron Deposits (B5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
FAC-neutral Test (D5)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Evidence of wetland hydrology was not observed
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
0
0
0
0
25
25
10
10
0
0
0
Yes No
30.0%
0.0%
60.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0 0
0.0%
0 0
0.0%
45 135
35 140
50
0 0
50.0%
80 275
0.0%
3.438
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
35.7%FAC
35.7%FACU
14.3%FACU
14.3%FAC
0.0%
70
0.0%
0.0%
5
0 0.0%
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0
Woody Vine Stratum
(B)
= Total Cover
= Total Cover
Prevalence Index is ≤3.0
= Total Cover
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
US Army Corps of Engineers
Dominance Test worksheet:
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Prevalence Index = B/A =
(A/B)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
Herb Stratum
= Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
FACU species
UPL species
Column Totals:
x 1 =
x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
x 5 =
(A)
(A)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
(B)
Tree Stratum
Shrub Stratum
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not defined by FWS.
Dominance Test is > 50%
0
0
0
0
5
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%FAC
0
5
0
0
0.0%
100.0%FAC
0.0%FACU
0.0%
5
0.0%
= Total Cover
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum
1.
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
25
0
50.0%
0.0%
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum – Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft (1 m)
in height.
Woody vines – Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
WE-UPSampling Point:
)
)
)
)
)
Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
0 0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0 0.0%
VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
0 0.0%
Tree stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stratum – Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb stratum – Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines – Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Four Vegetation Strata:
Five Vegetation Strata:
Liquidambar styraciflua
(Plot size:30'
(Plot size:30'
Rubus phoenicolasius
(Plot size:
(Plot size:30'
Panicum virgatum
Dactylis glomerata
Solidago canadensis
Rumex crispus
(Plot size:30'
Gelsemium sempervirens
Dominant
Species?
Rel.Strat.
Cover
Absolute
% Cover
Indicator
Status
1
1
1
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
(inches) Color (moist) Color (moist)
Matrix Redox Features
%Loc²Texture RemarksType%
Yes No
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils :
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Hydric Soil Present?
Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Muck Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0
Dark Surface (S7)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
Redox Depressions (F8)
1
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3
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains ²Location: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
0-12 10YR 5/4 100 Loam
Soil doesnot appear hydric
Other (Explain in Remarks)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
February 27, 2021
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation code: 04EN1000-2021-TA-0360
Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-00817
Project Name: Golf Links Project

Subject:Verification letter for the 'Golf Links Project' project under the January 5, 2016,
Programmatic Biological Opinion on Final 4(d) Rule for the Northern Long-eared Bat
and Activities Excepted from Take Prohibitions.

Dear Joey Lawler:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received on February 27, 2021 your effects
determination for the 'Golf Links Project' (the Action) using the northern long-eared bat (Myotis
septentrionalis) key within the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system. This
IPaC key assists users in determining whether a Federal action is consistent with the activities
analyzed in the Service’s January 5, 2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO). The PBO
addresses activities excepted from "take"[1] prohibitions applicable to the northern long-eared bat
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat.884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
Based upon your IPaC submission, the Action is consistent with activities analyzed in the PBO.
The Action may affect the northern long-eared bat; however, any take that may occur as a result
of the Action is not prohibited under the ESA Section 4(d) rule adopted for this species at 50
CFR §17.40(o). Unless the Service advises you within 30 days of the date of this letter that your
IPaC-assisted determination was incorrect, this letter verifies that the PBO satisfies and
concludes your responsibilities for this Action under ESA Section 7(a)(2) with respect to the
northern long-eared bat.
Please report to our office any changes to the information about the Action that you submitted in
IPaC, the results of any bat surveys conducted in the Action area, and any dead, injured, or sick
northern long-eared bats that are found during Action implementation. If the Action is not
completed within one year of the date of this letter, you must update and resubmit the
information required in the IPaC key.
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This IPaC-assisted determination allows you to rely on the PBO for compliance with ESA
Section 7(a)(2) only for the northern long-eared bat. It does not apply to the following ESA-
protected species that also may occur in the Action area:
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata Endangered
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
Smooth Coneflower Echinacea laevigata Endangered
If the Action may affect other federally listed species besides the northern long-eared bat, a
proposed species, and/or designated critical habitat, additional consultation between you and this
Service office is required. If the Action may disturb bald or golden eagles, additional
coordination with the Service under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act is recommended.
________________________________________________

[1]Take means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to
attempt to engage in any such conduct [ESA Section 3(19)].
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Action Description
You provided to IPaC the following name and description for the subject Action.
1. Name
Golf Links Project
2. Description
The following description was provided for the project 'Golf Links Project':
Install natural gas pipeline
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://www.google.com/
maps/@35.054682799999995,-80.79179392852153,14z
Determination Key Result
This Federal Action may affect the northern long-eared bat in a manner consistent with the
description of activities addressed by the Service’s PBO dated January 5, 2016. Any taking that
may occur incidental to this Action is not prohibited under the final 4(d) rule at 50 CFR
§17.40(o). Therefore, the PBO satisfies your responsibilities for this Action under ESA Section
7(a)(2) relative to the northern long-eared bat.
Determination Key Description: Northern Long-eared Bat 4(d) Rule
This key was last updated in IPaC on May 15, 2017. Keys are subject to periodic revision.
This key is intended for actions that may affect the threatened northern long-eared bat.
The purpose of the key for Federal actions is to assist determinations as to whether proposed
actions are consistent with those analyzed in the Service’s PBO dated January 5, 2016.
Federal actions that may cause prohibited take of northern long-eared bats, affect ESA-listed
species other than the northern long-eared bat, or affect any designated critical habitat, require
ESA Section 7(a)(2) consultation in addition to the use of this key. Federal actions that may
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affect species proposed for listing or critical habitat proposed for designation may require a
conference under ESA Section 7(a)(4).
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1.
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Determination Key Result
This project may affect the threatened Northern long-eared bat; therefore, consultation with the
Service pursuant to Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat.884, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is required. However, based on the information you provided,
this project may rely on the Service’s January 5, 2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion on
Final 4(d) Rule for the Northern Long-Eared Bat and Activities Excepted from Take Prohibitions
to fulfill its Section 7(a)(2) consultation obligation.
Qualification Interview
Is the action authorized, funded, or being carried out by a Federal agency?
Yes
Have you determined that the proposed action will have “no effect” on the northern long-
eared bat? (If you are unsure select "No")
No
Will your activity purposefully Take northern long-eared bats?
No
[Semantic] Is the project action area located wholly outside the White-nose Syndrome
Zone?
Automatically answered
No
Have you contacted the appropriate agency to determine if your project is near a known
hibernaculum or maternity roost tree?

Location information for northern long-eared bat hibernacula is generally kept in state
Natural Heritage Inventory databases – the availability of this data varies state-by-state.
Many states provide online access to their data, either directly by providing maps or by
providing the opportunity to make a data request. In some cases, to protect those resources,
access to the information may be limited. A web page with links to state Natural Heritage
Inventory databases and other sources of information on the locations of northern long-
eared bat roost trees and hibernacula is available at www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/
mammals/nleb/nhisites.html.
Yes
Will the action affect a cave or mine where northern long-eared bats are known to
hibernate (i.e., hibernaculum) or could it alter the entrance or the environment (physical or
other alteration) of a hibernaculum?
No
Will the action involve Tree Removal?
Yes
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8.
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10.
Will the action only remove hazardous trees for the protection of human life or property?
No
Will the action remove trees within 0.25 miles of a known northern long-eared bat
hibernaculum at any time of year?
No
Will the action remove a known occupied northern long-eared bat maternity roost tree or
any trees within 150 feet of a known occupied maternity roost tree from June 1 through
July 31?
No
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Project Questionnaire
If the project includes forest conversion, report the appropriate acreages below.
Otherwise, type ‘0’ in questions 1-3.
1. Estimated total acres of forest conversion:
1
2. If known, estimated acres of forest conversion from April 1 to October 31
1
3. If known, estimated acres of forest conversion from June 1 to July 31
1
If the project includes timber harvest, report the appropriate acreages below.
Otherwise, type ‘0’ in questions 4-6.
4. Estimated total acres of timber harvest
0
5. If known, estimated acres of timber harvest from April 1 to October 31
0
6. If known, estimated acres of timber harvest from June 1 to July 31
0
If the project includes prescribed fire, report the appropriate acreages below.
Otherwise, type ‘0’ in questions 7-9.
7. Estimated total acres of prescribed fire
0
8. If known, estimated acres of prescribed fire from April 1 to October 31
0
9. If known, estimated acres of prescribed fire from June 1 to July 31
0
If the project includes new wind turbines, report the megawatts of wind capacity
below. Otherwise, type ‘0’ in question 10.
10. What is the estimated wind capacity (in megawatts) of the new turbine(s)?
0
NCNHDE-14075
February 27, 2021
Joey Lawler
S&ME
9751 Southern Pine Blvd
Charlotte, NC 29273
RE: Golf Links Drive Project; 7335-20-026
Dear Joey Lawler:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached ‘Documented Occurrences’ tables and map.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Golf Links Drive Project
Project No. 7335-20-026
February 27, 2021
NCNHDE-14075
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
*NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on February 27, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q4 January 2021.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Golf Links Drive Project
Project No. 7335-20-026
February 27, 2021
NCNHDE-14075
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Natural
Community
17246 Dry Basic
Oak--Hickory Forest
---2006 D 2-High ------G2G3 S2S3
Natural
Community
36624 Piedmont Headwater
Stream Forest
(Hardpan Subtype)
---2012 C 2-High ------G2 S2
Natural
Community
4605 Upland Depression
Swamp Forest
---2009-06-22 C 2-High ------G2G3 S2S3
Natural
Community
27671 Upland Depression
Swamp Forest
---2009-06-22 BC 3-Medium ------G2G3 S2S3
Natural
Community
27673 Xeric Hardpan Forest
(Basic Hardpan
Subtype)
---2009-06-22 C 3-Medium ------G2G3 S2
Vascular Plant 15455 Acmispon helleri Carolina Birdfoot-
trefoil
1993-09-14 X?3-Medium ---Special
Concern
Vulnerable
G5T3 S3
Vascular Plant 15501 Acmispon helleri Carolina Birdfoot-
trefoil
1993-09-14 C 2-High ---Special
Concern
Vulnerable
G5T3 S3
Vascular Plant 13743 Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur 1800s Hi?5-Very
Low
---Endangered G3 S2
Vascular Plant 32924 Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower 2019-10-03 Bi 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G3 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Providence Flats Swamp R5 (General)C4 (Moderate)
Flat Branch Hardpan R3 (High)C4 (Moderate)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Flat Branch Park Mecklenburg County Local Government
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Flat Branch
Nature Preserve
Mecklenburg County Local Government
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Flat Branch
Greenway
Mecklenburg County Local Government
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on February 27, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q4 January 2021.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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February 27, 2021
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2021-SLI-0360
Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-00816
Project Name: Golf Links Project

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) – Asheville Field Office’s (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc_counties.html. The AFO website list includes “species of concern” – species that
could potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future.
Also available are:
· Design and Construction Recommendations
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/Recommendations.html
· Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant_survey.html
· Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html
· Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.
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Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) at regular intervals during project
planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may
be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the
enclosed list or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of
the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office’s website
at https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/assessment_guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://
www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, please be aware
that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16
U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eagles/). Wind energy projects should
follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
http://www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
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We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):
Official Species List
Migratory Birds
Wetlands
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN1000-2021-SLI-0360
Event Code:04EN1000-2021-E-00816
Project Name:Golf Links Project
Project Type:OIL OR GAS
Project Description:Install natural gas pipeline
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.054682799999995,-80.79179392852153,14z
Counties:Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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1.
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Threatened
Clams
NAME STATUS
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3534
Endangered
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Endangered
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Endangered
Smooth Coneflower Echinacea laevigata
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3473
Endangered
1
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Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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1.
2.
3.
Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS
Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location.
To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see
the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that
every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders
and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data
mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For
projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative
occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to additional
information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your migratory
bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be found
below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Breeds Sep 1 to
Jul 31
Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions
(BCRs) in the continental USA
Breeds May 1
to Jun 30
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2
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NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20
to Aug 20
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 1
to Jul 31
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 1 to
Jul 31
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Sep 10
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds
elsewhere
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
and Alaska.
Breeds May 10
to Aug 31
Probability Of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ()
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
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3.
no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season ()
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort ()
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data ()
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC
Vulnerable
Blue-winged
Warbler
BCC - BCR
Kentucky Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Prairie Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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▪
▪
Prothonotary
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Rusty Blackbird
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of
infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
(BCC) and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding,
and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
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3.
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list
of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my
project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your
migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
"BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
"BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
"Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
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For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,
should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell
me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.
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Wetlands
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
THERE ARE NO WETLANDS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

April 20, 2020

Kylie Wallace [e-mail]
S&ME
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273

Re: Install 9,000 ft of 8-inch Gas Main, Duke PNG - Golf Links, Golf Links Drive, Charlotte, ER 20-0680

Dear Ms. Wallace:
Thank you for your email of March 18, 2020, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codifi ed at 36 CFR
Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer

Restoration Plan
PNG Golf Links System Strengthening
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts where practicable. As
part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan shall be implemented to restore temporarily-
affected wetlands and the stream. This plan entails restoration of temporarily-disturbed areas to their original
contours and conditions to the degree practicable upon project completion. Unless otherwise authorized by
the appropriate permits, no fills or spoils of any kind will be permanently placed within wetlands or along the
stream banks. Further, disturbed wetland areas and streambanks will be permanently stabilized using coir
matting (with no plastic or nylon) and native vegetative cover.

Proposed restoration activities will include the removal of placed fill material and restoration of original pre-
disturbance contours. Excavated material shall be returned to the trench to the extent possible, and
remaining excess material relocated and retained on an upland site. Excavated topsoil will be stockpiled
separately, kept viable, and then replaced uniformly over the area of excavation from which it was removed.
The native seed mix identified in Table 1 below will be utilized within temporarily-disturbed streambanks and
riparian areas.

Table 1: Riparian Seed Mix
Species Common Name Percentage Of Mix
Agrostis perennans Autumn bentgrass 15
Andropogon gerardii Big bluestem 10
Coreopsis lanceolata Lanceleaf coreopsis 10
Elymus virginicus Virginia wildrye 20
Juncus effusus Soft rush 5
Panicum virgatum Switchgrass 15
Rudbeckia hirta Blackeyed susan 10
Schizachyrium scoparium Little bluestem 5
Sorghastrum nutans Indian grass 5
Tripsacum dactyloides Eastern gamagrass 5

Riparian Seed Mix is to be applied to all disturbed streambanks and buffer areas. The recommended
application rate: 20 lbs. per acre.

The native seed mix identified in Table 2 below will be utilized within the temporarily-disturbed wetland area.

Table 2: Wetland Seed Mix
Species Common Name Percentage of Mix
Bidens aristosa Showy tickseed 7
Carex vulpinoidea Fox sedge 12
Dichanthelium clandestinum Deertongue 8
Elymus virginicus Virginia wildrye 20
Juncus effusus Soft rush 4
Panicum dichotomiflorum Smooth panicgrass 14
Panicum rigidulum Redtop panicgrass 8
Panicum virgatum Switchgrass 23
Polygonum pensylvanicum Pennsylvania smartweed 2
Sparganium americanum Eastern bur reed 2

Wetland Seed Mix is to be applied to the disturbed wetland area. The recommended application rate: 20 lbs.
per acre. To provide quicker cover, the mixes specified in Tables 1 and 2 should also be augmented with the
appropriate cover/companion species, as identified in Table 3.

Table 3: Cover/Companion Crops
Species Common Season Mix Notes:
Secale cereale Cereal or
Winter rye
Early Spring or
Fall 30 lbs/acre Grows 3-4' tall, but not a strong a
competitor.
Lolium perenne Perennial rye Early Fall or
Spring 15 lbs /acre Shorter rye; lasts about 2 years,
then dies out.
Urocloa ramose Brown Top
Millet Spring, Summer 15 lbs / acre Good germination; dies off with
frost; does not tolerate mowing.

Substitutions to the riparian and wetland mixes identified in this restoration plan may be made with prior
approval. Any substitutions shall consist of appropriate native species.

Additional information related to streambank restoration activities is included on the Typical Stream and
Wetland Crossing Details. Riparian and wetland seed mixes are available at:

Mellow Marsh Farm
1312 Woody Store
Road Siler City, N.C. 27344
919.742.1200
www.mellowmarshfarm.com

Strickland, Bev
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:01 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Johnson, Alan
Subject: Pre -Filing Meeting is not needed for Golf Links Drive System Strengthening -
20201266 Ver 1
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form for Golf
Links Drive System Strengthening that you submitted on 9/23/2020 8:30 AM. The ID number for that project is
20201266, Version 1.
It has been decided that no meeting is needed for this project.
Project file link: https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=1299787
When you submit your application please upload a copy of the attached document in this email.
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow. Please do not respond to this email address, as
responses are not monitored.
Strickland, Bev
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:01 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Johnson, Alan
Subject: Pre -Filing Meeting is not needed for Golf Links Drive System Strengthening -
20201266 Ver 1
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form for Golf
Links Drive System Strengthening that you submitted on 9/23/2020 8:30 AM. The ID number for that project is
20201266, Version 1.
It has been decided that no meeting is needed for this project.
Project file link: https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=1299787
When you submit your application please upload a copy of the attached document in this email.
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow. Please do not respond to this email address, as
responses are not monitored.
Strickland, Bev
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:01 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Johnson, Alan
Subject: Pre -Filing Meeting is not needed for Golf Links Drive System Strengthening -
20201266 Ver 1
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form for Golf
Links Drive System Strengthening that you submitted on 9/23/2020 8:30 AM. The ID number for that project is
20201266, Version 1.
It has been decided that no meeting is needed for this project.
Project file link: https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=1299787
When you submit your application please upload a copy of the attached document in this email.
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow. Please do not respond to this email address, as
responses are not monitored.