20201318 Ver 1_401 Application_20210423

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 1, 2020 Ver 3.2
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
CYesr No
Change only 1 needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20201318 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
✓ Fee received
6 Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Newport Transfer Facility Expansion
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Heather Smith
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/23/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Smiths Creek
Basin
White Oak
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.763185
A. Processing Information
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
6 $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Holley Snider:eads\hasnider
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Longitude:
-76.889584
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Carteret
Is this a NCDMS Project
✓ Yes G No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
✓ Yes G No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
I7 Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
n Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

I7 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
n Regional General Permit (RGP)
n Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
✓ Yes (7 No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
n 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
n Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
(7 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:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
✓ Yes ( 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?
✓ Yes r No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
Acceptance Letter Attachment
Newport Transfer Facility Expansion DMS Acceptance.pdf 437.11 KB
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
6 Yes rNo
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
✓ Yes
f No r Unknown
11. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
e Yes 6 No
B. Applicant Information
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
n Owner fJ Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
F. Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
United States of America
2b. Deed book and page no.:
676-74
2c. Responsible party:
✓ Yes ( No
✓ Yes 6 No
2d.Address
Street Address
141 E. Fisher Ave.
Address Line 2
Qly State / Bovine / Region
New Bern NC
Fbstal / Zip Code Country
28560 USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Bobby Darden
3b. Business Name:
Coastal Environmental Partnership
3c.Address
Street Address
7400 Old FMy. 70 West
Address Line 2
(Sty
New Bern
Postal / Zip Code
28562
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Heather Smith
4b. Business Name:
VHB
4c.Address
Street Address
940 Main Campus Dr.
Address Line 2
Suite 500
aly
Raleigh
Postal / ZZp Code
27606
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form -Coastal Environmental-Signed.pdf
Agent Authorization Form- Carteret County Signed.pdf
State / Bovine / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Bovine / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
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24.29KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History v
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc. Nearest municipality/ town:
Newport
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
30800456189000
2c. Project Address
2b. Property size:
52850

Street Address
Landfill Rd
Address Line 2
atY State / Province / legion
Newport NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28570 USA
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Smiths Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
White Oak
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030203010402
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:*
The site is an existing solid waste transfer facility on land leased by Carteret County and Coastal Environmental Partnership (CEP) from the federal government. The underlying land is
part of the Croatan National Forest. Immediately outside of the active tranfer facility the land is disturbed due to past landfill activities and associated drainage ditches for the existing
transfer facility.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No 6 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)
Figl_VicintyMap_Rev20200622.pdf 2.48MB
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)
Fig2_SoilsMap pdf 1.02MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3.1
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1020
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to expand the existing solid waste tranfer facility to allowfor higher capacity to handle the influx of additional solid waste.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project will re-route traffic through the site to provide better traffic control. A new transfer station, office building, trailer storage shed, and tire storage will be added. The equipment
to be used includes dump truck, excavator, backhoe, and other typical construction equipment.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Newport TS Expansion Site Plan (03232021).pdf 1.28MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
( Yes r No
Comments:
DWR # 20201318
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
G 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:
Heather Smith, LSS
VHB
r Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
USACE visit 7/16/2020 Emily Thompson, decided to issue PJD during the permitting process. USAGE reviewed jurisdictional resources attached below.

5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Fig3_JurisdictionalResources_USACEReviewed.pdf 8.43MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
rYes RNo
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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
17 Wetlands
r Open Waters
2. Wetland Impacts
fJ Streams -tributaries
✓ Pond Construction
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
Road Widening
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Wetland D
No
Both
0.010
(acres)
2
Road Widening
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Wetland B
No
Both
0.015
(acres)
3
Grading
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Wetland B
No
Both
0.014
(acres)
4
Road
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Wetland B
Yes
Both
0.070
(acres)
5
Road
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
Wetland D
Yes
Both
0.080
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.189
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.189
2h. Comments:
Propose 2:1 mitigation for Impacts 4 &5, these wetlands scored high on NCWAM, propose 1:1 mitigation for Impacts 1-3, these wetlands scored low on
NCWAM. See NCWAM forms in the miscellaneous section. No mitigation banks service the project area. See attached acceptance letter from NCDMS.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.Impact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width*
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Road
Permanent
Fill
Stream A
Intermittent
Both
2
398
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
398
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
398
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3j. Comments:
Stream width varies in impact area from 1' to 3' wide. Total stream acreage impact is 0.016 ac. No mitigation is offered due to stream impact acreage
being under 0.02 acre as described in the Regional Conditions #7 of the NWP 39. Also, the impacted stream, Stream A, was cut through an upland
area during the initial construction of the current transfer facility. The original site conditions are attached in the miscellaneous section. The original
site conditions show a patch of woods that lined up with a wetland signature shown on a 1975 historical aerial. Stream A starts approximately at the
upland/wetland boundary and flows west through the upland to the confluence with Stream B. Stream A is a man-made feature that has developed
stream characteristics over time. Stream A scored low on the attached NCSAM form.
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:
Site plan review incorporated siting buildings away from aquatic resources Where practicable. Pond locations are outside of jurisdictional features and
do not outfall directly into wetlands or streams.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
No staging areas will be within jurisdictional resources. Silt fence will be used to minimize sedimentation to jurisdictional resources.
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 rNo
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
r DWR fJ Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
f— Mitigation bank fJ Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
( Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet) 4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
0
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(square feet) (acres)
N/A N/A
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres) (acres)
0.189 N/A
4h. Comments
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 (No
If no, explain why:
The project is located in the White Oak River Basin and there are no State riparian buffer rules for that basin.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
✓ Yes (No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
( Yes r No
Comments:
This is a landfill project.
L9_. 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 rNo
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)? *
✓ Yes (No
Comments:*
The scale of the project is under the threshold for the NEPA/SEPA requirements. A SF-299 form is being completed.

2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 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 No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes l No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project is located within the Croatan National Forest and further development on federal land is unlikely.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes f No r 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?*
('Yes rNo
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
✓ Yes f No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes
What Federal Agency is involved?
USDA, US Forest Service
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes f No
r No r Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
R Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes G 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.?
✓ Yes ( No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Due to the project being on National Forest land a detailed analysis of impacts to State and federally listed species was conducted. Attached is the
Biological Evaluation/Biological Assessment that is currently being reviewed. It has not received final approval at the time of this submittal. USDA/USFS
is reviewing to ensure compliance with the ESA at the federal level.
Consultation Documentation Upload
LaBella Newport Biological Evaluation final 30Oct2020.pdf 2.94MB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes ( No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
✓ Yes t:' No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB 2.0 mapper.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO One -mile Buffer.pdf 214.12KB

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
C Yes f• No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
DFIRM 3720633700J, there are no flood zones within the project area.
Miscellaneous
Comments
The impacts to jurisdictional resources will occur on land already leased by CEP. Part of the larger project involves a transfer of leased land from Carteret County to CEP but that area
does not have jurisdictional resource impacts. Attached are the lease agreements between Carteret County and the federal government and CEP (formerly called Coastal Regional
Solid Waste Management Authority) and the federal government.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
DFIRM_NC_3720633700J.pdf
CRSWMA RoW Permit.pdf
CRSWMA Xfer Station Permit.pdf
Carteret County Permit.pdf
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form (004).pdf
Stream A.pdf
Wetland D-Forested.pdf
Wetland B-Ditch.pdf
Wetland B-Forested.pdf
Wetland D-Ditch.pdf
1975 Historical Aerial.pdf
Existing Conditions.pdf
Signature
*
IJ By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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• 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:
Heather Smith
Signature
Date
4/23/2021

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 23, 2021
Bobby Darden
Coastal Environmental Partnership (CRSWMA)
7400 Old Hwy. 70 West
New Bern, NC 28562
Expiration of Acceptance: 10/23/2021
Project: Newport Transfer Facility Expansion County: Carteret
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin
Impact Location
(8-digit HUC)
Impact Type
Impact Quantity
White Oak
03020106
Non -Riparian Wetland
0.189
White Oak
03020106
Warm Stream
398
Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact [e-mail].
cc: Heather Smith, agent
Sincerely,
Adi,A,Sticitryttv
FOR James. B Stanfill
Asset Management Supervisor
NORTH CAROLINA
Departmental Environmental Quality
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street 11652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
919.707.8976

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Project Name: Newport Transfer Facility Expansion
Project Location: Landfill Rd., Newport, NC
Date: June 2020
The undersigned does hereby authorize:
The Professional Engineers and Scientists VHB Engineering
of
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on the behalf of Coastal Environmental Partnership and take all actions necessary for the
identification of potential aquatic resources. I understand that representatives of the N.C. Division of
Water Resources and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may perform on -site verification of these
resources and grant permission for access for this purpose.
Mailing Address:
Bobby Darden -Executive Director
Coastal Environmental Partnership
7400 Old Hwy. 70 West
New Bern, NC 28562
252-229-8634
[e-mail]
hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Bobby Darden
Signature
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Date

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Project Name: Newport Transfer Facility Expansion
Project Location: Landfill Rd., Newport, NC
Date: June 2020
The undersigned does hereby authorize:
The Professional Engineers and Scientists VHB Engineering
of
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on the behalf of Carteret County and take all actions necessary for the identification of potential
aquatic resources. I understand that representatives of the N.C. Division of Water Resources and/or U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers may perform on -site verification of these resources and grant permission for
access for this purpose.
Mailing Address:
Eugene (Gene) Foxworth- Planning Director
Carteret County -Planning & Inspections
302 Court House Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-728-8545
[e-mail]
[ hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Eugene Foxworth
Signatu re
Date

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Newport Transfer Facility Expansion
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NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
USACE AID #: NCDWR #:
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minute topographic
quadrangle, and circle the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same
property, identify and number all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User
Manual for detailed descriptions and explanations of requested information. Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if any supplementary
measurements were performed. See the NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT / SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): Newport Transfer Facility 2. Date of evaluation: 6/9/2020
3. Applicant/owner name: Coastal Environmental Partnership 4. Assessor name/organization: VHB/H. Smith
5. County: Carteret
7. River Basin: White Oak
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach):
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map): Stream A 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 30
6. Nearest named water body
on USGS 7.5-minute quad: Smiths Creek
34.7638/-76.890717
11. Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 2.5 r Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet): 1.75 13 Is assessment reach a swamp stream? ["Yes [ No
14. Feature type: E Perennial flow Intermittent flow ["]Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM RATING INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone: ["Mountains (M) ["]Piedmont (P)
16. Estimated geomorphic
valley shape (skip for Ma
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream, flatter valley slope)
17. Watershed size: (skip MSize 1 (< 0.1 mi`) Mize 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mi`)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? [Yes [7 No If Yes
r Section 10 water r Classified Trout Waters
r Essential Fish Habitat r Primary Nursery Area
r Publicly owned property r NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
✓ Anadromous fish r 303(d) List
✓ Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species
List species:
E Inner Coastal Plain (I)
Eb
(less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
flSize 3 (0.5 to < 5 mi`) [''Size 4 (>_ 5 mil)
[Outer Coastal Plain (0)
, check all that appy to the assessment area.
r Water Supply Watershed ( EI ["III III nIV nV)
r High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
r Nutrient Sensitive Waters
r CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
within the assessment area.
✓ Designated Critical Habitat (list species):
19. Are additional stream information/supplementary measurements included in Notes/Sketch section or attached?
fYes ' No
1. Channel Water - assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
A Water throughout assessment reach.
r:B No flow, water in pools only.
r:C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction - assessment reach metric
nA At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is adversely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impounded on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates).
1B Not A
3. Feature Pattern - assessment reach metric
MA A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above or below culvert).
r:B Not A.
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile -assessment reach metric
[A Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming,
over widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of
these disturbances).
r:B NotA
5. Signs of Active Instability -assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active bank failure, active channel down -cutting (head -cut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, rip -rap).
[A < 10% of channel unstable
;B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
> 25% of channel unstable
6. Streamside Area Interaction - streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
EA ["]A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
B nB Moderate evidence of conditions (examples: berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area,
leaky or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with floodplain constriction, minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
[C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream incision,
disruption of flood flows through streamside area] or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples:
impoundments, intensive mosquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a
man-made feature on an interstream divide
7. Water Quality Stressors - assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
r A Discolored water in stream or intertidal zone (milky white, blue, unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
✓ B Excessive sedimentation (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)

r C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
r D Odor (not including natural sulfide odors)
r E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in the "Notes/Sketch"
section.
r F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal zone
r G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
r H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc.)
E I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
r J Little to no stressors
8. Recent Weather — watershed metric
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a
drought.
jA Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
jB Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
MC No drought conditions
9 Large or Dangerous Stream — assessment reach metric
[Yes [No Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13 (Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types — assessment reach metric
10a. [Yes [ No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors include excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur (occurs if > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
r A Multiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses m w r F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) F m r G Submerged aquatic vegetation
r B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent o r H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation L o r l Sand bottom
r C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees) r r J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
r D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots O r K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
r E Little or no habitat
*********************************REMAINING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS****************************
11. Bedform and Substrate — assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. rYes [: No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11 b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
r A Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
r B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
r C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11 c. In riffles sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach — whether or not submerged.
Check at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain Streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP) =
absent, Rare (R) = present but < 10%, Common (C) _ > 10-40%, Abundant (A) = > 40-70%, Predominant (P) = > 70%. Cumulative
percentages should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
[ [ [ [ Bedrock/saprolite
[ [ [ Boulder (256 — 4096 mm)
[ [ �' Cobble (64 — 256 mm)
r,[ [ r, Gravel (2 — 64 mm)
r; r,[ ; Sand (.062 — 2 mm)
r; [ [ Silt/clay (< 0.062 mm)
r; [ r; Detritus
[ [ n [ Artificial (rip -rap, concrete, etc.)
11d. nYes nNo Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12. Aquatic Life — assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. NYes [No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one of the following reasons and skip to Metric 13. [No Water [Other:
12b. [Yes F:No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check
all that apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
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>1 Numbers over columns refer to "individuals" for size 1 and 2 streams and "taxa" for size 3 and 4 streams.
E Adult frogs
r Aquatic reptiles
r Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
r Beetles (including water pennies)
r Caddisfly larvae (Trichoptera [T])
r Asian clam (Corbicula)
r Crustacean (isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
1— Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
r Dipterans (true flies)
1— Mayfly larvae (Ephemeroptera [E])
r Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
r Midges/mosquito larvae
r Mosquito fish (Gambusia) or mud minnows (Umbra pygmaea)
r Mussels/Clams (not Corbicula )
r Other fish
r Salamanders/tadpoles
r Snails
r Stonefly larvae (Plecoptera [P])
r Tipulid larvae

r r Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flow and
upland runoff.
LB RB
nA nA Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
nB nB Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
C MC Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area (examples include: ditches, fill,
soil, compaction, livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage - streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
• nA Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water >_ 6 inches deep
• B nB Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
mC Flo Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not consider wetlands outside of the streamside area or within the
normal wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
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16. Baseflow Contributors - assessment reach metric (skip for size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment reach.
r A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
r B Ponds (include wet detention basins; do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
r C Obstruction that passes some flow during low -flow periods within assessment area (beaver dam, bottom -release dam)
E D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron oxidizing bacteria in water indicates seepage)
r E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
r F None of the above
Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
17. Baseflow Detractors - assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
r A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installation)
r B Obstruction not passing flow during low flow periods affecting the assessment reach (ex: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
r C Urban stream ( 24% impervious surface for watershed)
r D Evidence that the stream -side area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
r E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
F F None of the above
18. Shading - assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider "leaf -on" condition.
nA Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
rIB Degraded (example: scattered trees)
]C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
19. Buffer Width - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top
of bank out to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
MA rIA nA >- 100-feet wide or extends to the edge of the watershed
jB nB ;'B nB From 50 to < 100-feet wide
no no ;C no From 30 to < 50-feet wide
MD no ;D no From 10 to < 30-feet wide
jE nE;E E < 10-feet wide or no trees
20. Buffer Structure - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RB
nA nA Mature forest
B nB Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
flC flC Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees < 10 feet wide
MD MD Maintained shrubs
ME ME Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but
is within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: 17
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
nA A nA nA nA nA Row crops
• nB n,B r7B Maintained turf
no no no no no no Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
no no no no no no Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density- streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
MA nA Medium to high stem density
flB r1B Low stem density
no :jC No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer - streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)

Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation > 10-feet wide.
LB RB
EA EA The total length of buffer breaks is < 25 percent.
["IB The total length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
EC EC The total length of buffer breaks is > 50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition — First 100 feet of streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes
to assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
f1A f1A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native
species, with non-native invasive species absent or sparse.
[lB Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
lC EC Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity — assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. Yes ENo Was a conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the following reasons. [:No Water [ :Other:
25b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter).
[2A <46 [" B 46 to < 67 ®C 67 to < 79 lD 79 to < 230 r3E >- 230
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NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name Newport Transfer Facility
Stream Category Oa1
Date of Evaluation 6/9/2020
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) YES
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Intermittent
USACE/
Function Class Rating Summary All Streams
(1) Hydrology LOW
NCDWR
Intermittent
LOW
(2) Baseflow MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4) Microtopography
(3) Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
(4) Sediment Transport
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
NA
NA
LOW
LOW
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Thermoregulation
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
NO
NO
LOW
NA
NA
NA
(1) Habitat
(2) In -stream Habitat
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LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
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NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Impact 5- 0.080 ac
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facility Wetland D-Forested Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type
Level III Ecoregion
River Basin
Headw ater Forest
Middle Atlantic Coastal Rain
White Oak
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Nearest Named Water Body Smiths Creek
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020301
rYes M.No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 34.76471/-76.890502
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? (Yes (No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
✓ Anadromous fish
I Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
▪ NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F Publicly owned property
I— N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
I Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
I Designated NCNHP reference community
I Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
r Brownwater
I —Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? rYes M+" No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
rYes M No
M+"Yes rNo
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
▪ g: A Not severely altered
r B rijB Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
MA MA Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
Bri,B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C I C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (VIT).
AA \NT
3a. EA EA Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B r B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
MC M C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. rA Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
MC Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. A Sandy soil
r ; B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
r ; C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
• D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
• E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
• B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
EA EA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
• B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r:',C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (VVS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
FA FA FA >_ 10% impervious surfaces
17 B 17 B 7 B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
r E r E r E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
✓ F r F r F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
✓ G r G r G >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
✓ H r H EH Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer — assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
▪ Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
EV] A >_ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
fl C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
fJ E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
▪ <_ 15-feet wide f > 15-feet wide fl Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
EYes [No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
El Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
If : Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for \NT and WC boundaries.
\NT WC
AA >_ 100feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C nIC From 50 to < 80 feet
r D r D From 40 to < 50 feet
E ME From 30 to < 40 feet
r F r F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r G From 5 to < 15 feet
rH rH <5feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
rA Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
rC Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
MA Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
r B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
EA EA EA >_ 500 acres
E" B EB EB From 100 to < 500 acres
;C EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D E D From 25 to < 50 acres
E"E EE EE From10to<25acres
E F E F E F From 5 to < 10 acres
EG EG EG From 1 to < 5 acres
EH EH EH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
El El El From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
EJ EJ EJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
E K E K E K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
EA Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
E B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
EA EA >_ 500 acres
E B E B From 100 to < 500 acres
EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D From 10 to < 50 acres
EE EE <10acres
E F E F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
E'Yes E No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
CA No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
EC An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
EA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
E B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
MA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes © No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
CB < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (VR) separately.
AA WT
EA EA Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
E B E B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
EC EC Canopy sparse or absent
EA EA Dense mid-story/sapling layer
E B E B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
EC EC Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense shrub layer
E B E B Moderate density shrub layer
EC EC Shrub layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense herb layer
E B E B Moderate density herb layer
EC EC Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
EB NotA
Herb Shrub Mid -Story Canopy
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
rt, B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
�� C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
"A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
E B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
CA
Cn
u B
CC D
u
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
."A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
EB Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
EC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
E D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facility Wetland B-Forested Date
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
6/9/2020
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbankflooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Rating Summary
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Function
Hydrology
Sub -function
Surface Storage and Retention
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Metrics
Condition
Condition
Rating
HIGH
HIGH
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Particulate Change
Soluble Change
Physical Change
Pollution Change
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
HIGH
HIGH
NO
HIGH
NA
NA
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
NO
HIGH
HIGH
NO
NA
NA
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Landscape Patch Structure
Vegetation Composition
Condition
Condition
Condition
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Water Quality
Habitat
Condition
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Conditon
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NO
HIGH
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Impact 2- 0.015 ac
Impact 3- 0.014 ac
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facitliy Wetland B (Ditch) Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type
Level III Ecoregion
River Basin
Pocosin
Middle Atlantic Coastal Rain
White Oak
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Nearest Named Water Body Smiths Swamp
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020301
rYes M.No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 34.762448/-76.889759
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? (Yes (No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
✓ Anadromous fish
I Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
▪ NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F Publicly owned property
I— N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
I Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
I Designated NCNHP reference community
I Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
r Brownwater
I —Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r, Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? rYes M+" No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
rYes M No
fYes :No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
rA A Not severely altered
�+ B r+ B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
EA EA Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B E B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C MC Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA \NT
3a. MA iA Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
E B E B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
E C E C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
E D E D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. rA Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
M B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. A Sandy soil
r ; B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
r ; C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
• D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
• E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
• B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
::A EA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B r B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r:',C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (VVS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
FA FA FA >_ 10% impervious surfaces
17 B 17 B 7 B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
r E r E r E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
E F r F r F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
r G r G r G >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
r H r H EH Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer — assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
▪ Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
JA 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
fl C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
fJ E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
▪ <_ 15-feet wide f > 15-feet wide fl Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
EYes [No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
El Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
If : Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for \NT and WC boundaries.
\NT WC
AA >_ 100feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C nIC From 50 to < 80 feet
r D r D From 40 to < 50 feet
rE rE From 30 to < 40 feet
r F r F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r G From 5 to < 15 feet
rH rH <5feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
EA Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
MC Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
EA Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
M B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
EC Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
EA EA EA >_ 500 acres
E" B EB EB From 100 to < 500 acres
;C EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D E D From 25 to < 50 acres
E"E EE EE From10to<25acres
E F E F E F From 5 to < 10 acres
EG EG EG From 1 to < 5 acres
EH EH EH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
El El El From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
J EJ EJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
E K E K E K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
EA Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
E B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
EA EA >_ 500 acres
E B E B From 100 to < 500 acres
EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D From 10 to < 50 acres
EE EE <10acres
E F E F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
E'Yes E No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
CA No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
E B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
EC An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
EA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
E B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
CA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
E." B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes © No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
CB < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (VR) separately.
AA WT
EA EA Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
E B E B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
EC EC Canopy sparse or absent
EA EA Dense mid-story/sapling layer
E B E B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
EC EC Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense shrub layer
E B E B Moderate density shrub layer
EC EC Shrub layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense herb layer
E B E B Moderate density herb layer
EC EC Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
EB NotA
Herb Shrub Mid -Story Canopy
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
LJ B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
"A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
[.�B NotA
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
CA
Cn
CC D
u
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
;A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
EB Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
EC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
E D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facitliy Wetland B (Ditch) Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type Pocosin Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbankflooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Rating Summary
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
Function
Hydrology
Sub -function
Surface Storage and Retention
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Metrics
Condition
Condition
Rating
LOW
LOW
Water Quality
Habitat
Pathogen Change
Particulate Change
Soluble Change
Physical Change
Pollution Change
Physical Structure
Landscape Patch Structure
Vegetation Composition
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition
Condition
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
LOW
LOW
YES
LOW
LOW
LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Water Quality
Habitat
Condition
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Conditon
LOW
LOW
LOW
YES
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Impact 4- 0.070 ac
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facility Wetland B-Forested Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type
Level III Ecoregion
River Basin
Headw ater Forest
Middle Atlantic Coastal Rain
White Oak
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Nearest Named Water Body Smiths Creek
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020301
rYes M.No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 34.763212/-76.890251
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? (Yes (No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
✓ Anadromous fish
I Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
▪ NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F Publicly owned property
I— N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
I Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
I Designated NCNHP reference community
I Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
r Brownwater
I —Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? rYes M+" No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
rYes M No
M+"Yes rNo
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
▪ g: A Not severely altered
r B rijB Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
MA MA Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
Bri,B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C I C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (VIT).
AA \NT
3a. EA EA Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B r B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
MC M C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. rA Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
MC Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. A Sandy soil
r ; B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
r ; C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
• D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
• E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
• B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
EA EA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
• B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r:',C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (VVS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
FA FA FA >_ 10% impervious surfaces
17 B 17 B 7 B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
r E r E r E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
✓ F r F r F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
✓ G r G r G >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
✓ H r H EH Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer — assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
▪ Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
EV] A >_ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
fl C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
fJ E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
▪ <_ 15-feet wide f > 15-feet wide fl Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
EYes [No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
El Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
If : Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for \NT and WC boundaries.
\NT WC
AA >_ 100feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C nIC From 50 to < 80 feet
r D r D From 40 to < 50 feet
E ME From 30 to < 40 feet
r F r F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r G From 5 to < 15 feet
rH rH <5feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
rA Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
rC Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
MA Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
r B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
EA EA EA >_ 500 acres
E" B EB EB From 100 to < 500 acres
;C EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D E D From 25 to < 50 acres
E"E EE EE From10to<25acres
E F E F E F From 5 to < 10 acres
EG EG EG From 1 to < 5 acres
EH EH EH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
El El El From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
EJ EJ EJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
E K E K E K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
EA Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
E B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
EA EA >_ 500 acres
E B E B From 100 to < 500 acres
EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D From 10 to < 50 acres
EE EE <10acres
E F E F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
E'Yes E No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
CA No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
EC An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
EA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
E B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
MA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes © No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
CB < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (VR) separately.
AA WT
EA EA Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
E B E B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
EC EC Canopy sparse or absent
EA EA Dense mid-story/sapling layer
E B E B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
EC EC Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense shrub layer
E B E B Moderate density shrub layer
EC EC Shrub layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense herb layer
E B E B Moderate density herb layer
EC EC Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
EB NotA
Herb Shrub Mid -Story Canopy
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
rt, B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
�� C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
"A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
E B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
CA
Cn
u B
CC D
u
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
."A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
EB Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
EC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
E D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facility Wetland B-Forested Date
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
6/9/2020
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbankflooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Rating Summary
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Function
Hydrology
Sub -function
Surface Storage and Retention
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Metrics
Condition
Condition
Rating
HIGH
HIGH
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Particulate Change
Soluble Change
Physical Change
Pollution Change
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
HIGH
HIGH
NO
HIGH
NA
NA
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
NO
HIGH
HIGH
NO
NA
NA
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Landscape Patch Structure
Vegetation Composition
Condition
Condition
Condition
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Water Quality
Habitat
Condition
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Conditon
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NO
HIGH
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Impact 1- 0.01 ac
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facitliy Wetland D (Ditch) Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type
Level III Ecoregion
River Basin
Pocosin
Middle Atlantic Coastal Rain
White Oak
Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Nearest Named Water Body Smiths Swamp
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020301
rYes M.No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 34.762671/-76.888476
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? (Yes ( No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
✓ Anadromous fish
I Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
▪ NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F Publicly owned property
I— N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
I Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
I Designated NCNHP reference community
I Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
r Brownwater
I —Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r, Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? rYes M+" No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
rYes M No
fYes :No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
rA A Not severely altered
�+ B r+ B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
EA EA Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B E B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C MC Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (VIT).
AA \NT
3a. MA iA Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
E B E B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
E C E C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
E D E D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. rA Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
M B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. A Sandy soil
r ; B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
• C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
• D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
• E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
• B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
EA EA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
• B r B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r:',C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (VVS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
FA FA FA >_ 10% impervious surfaces
17 B 17 B 7 B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
r E r E r E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
✓ F r F r F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
✓ G r G r G >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
✓ H r H EH Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer — assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
MYes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
IfA 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
fl C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
fJ E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
fJ <_ 15-feet wide f > 15-feet wide fl Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
fl Yes [ No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
J Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
If : Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for \NT and WC boundaries.
\NT WC
rA >_ 100feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C C From 50 to < 80 feet
r D r D From 40 to < 50 feet
rE rE From 30 to < 40 feet
r F r F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r G From 5 to < 15 feet
rH rH <5feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
EA Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
MC Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
MA Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
E B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
EC Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
EA EA EA >_ 500 acres
E" B EB EB From 100 to < 500 acres
;C EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D E D From 25 to < 50 acres
E"E EE EE From10to<25acres
E F E F E F From 5 to < 10 acres
EG EG EG From 1 to < 5 acres
H EH EH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
El El El From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
EJ EJ EJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
E K E K E K <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
EA Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
E B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
EA EA >_ 500 acres
E B E B From 100 to < 500 acres
EC EC From 50 to < 100 acres
E D E D From 10 to < 50 acres
EE EE <10acres
E F E F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
E'Yes E No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
CA No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
E B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
EC An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
EA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
E B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
CA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
E." B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes © No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
CB < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (VR) separately.
AA WT
EA EA Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
E B E B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
EC EC Canopy sparse or absent
EA EA Dense mid-story/sapling layer
E B E B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
EC EC Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense shrub layer
E B E B Moderate density shrub layer
EC EC Shrub layer sparse or absent
EA EA Dense herb layer
E B E B Moderate density herb layer
EC EC Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
EB NotA
Herb Shrub Mid -Story Canopy
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
LJ B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
"A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
[.�B NotA
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
CA
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CC D
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
;A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
EB Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
EC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
E D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Newport Transfer Facitliy Wetland D (Ditch) Date 6/9/2020
Wetland Type Pocosin Assessor Name/Organization VHB/H. Smith
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbankflooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Rating Summary
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Function
Hydrology
Sub -function
Surface Storage and Retention
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Metrics
Condition
Condition
Rating
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LOW
Water Quality
Habitat
Pathogen Change
Particulate Change
Soluble Change
Physical Change
Pollution Change
Physical Structure
Landscape Patch Structure
Vegetation Composition
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
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Condition
Condition
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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LOW
NO
LOW
LOW
LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
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Hydrology
Water Quality
Habitat
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Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Conditon
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existing conditions in 1992. The wetland area, dark
signature, appears to end where Stream A begins. —
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525 If
Wetland D (WD)
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Stream C (SC)
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JOB NUMBER pi

DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form
ID#*
Regional Office *
Reviewer List*
20201318
Version*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Holley Snider
Pre -Filing Meeting Request submitted 9/28/2020
Contact Name * David Cooper
Contact Email Address* [e-mail]
Project Name * Newport Transfer Facility Expansion
Project Owner* Coastal Environmental Partnership
Project County* Carteret
Owner Address: Street Address
7400 Old Hwy 70 West
Address Line 2
City State / Rovince / Region
New Bern NC
Fbstal / Zip Code Country
28562 USA
Is this a transportation project?* C Yes ( No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
l 401 Water Quality Certification - I— 401 Water Quality Certification -
Reg ula r Express
I— Individual Permit I— Modification
I— Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
C Yes ( No
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
Please give a brief project description below.*
The site is an existing solid waste transfer facility located on a long-term
lease of land within the Croatan National Forest. The project proposes to
expand the transfer facility onto land currently leased by Coastal
Environmental Partnership (CEP) and Carteret County. CEP is currently
working to transfer the lease from Carteret County to themselves. The
project is expected to have minimal impacts to site streams and wetlands.

Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.
11/2/2020
11/3/2020
11/4/2020
11/5/2020
11/6/2020
Please attach the documentation you would like to have the meeting about.
PJD_Newport Transfer Facility_Signed.pdf 14.94MB
pdf only
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
• This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
• I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
• !also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
Signature
Submittal Date 9/28/2020