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N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
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Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins
DATE: 01.18.13
JOB NO: 1357.12.034A
ATTENTION: Ms. Karen Higgins
RE: Cape Fear River HDD Project
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January 18, 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 -1343
Attention: Ms. Crystal Amschler
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins
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Reference: Courtesy Pre - Construction Notification: NWP No. 12/WQC No. 3884
Cape Fear River HDD Project
Fayetteville, North Carolina
S &ME Project No. 1357- 12 -034A
Dear Ms. Amschler and Ms. Higgins:
On behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) hereby submits this
courtesy Pre - construction Notification (PCN) for temporary impacts to waters of the U.S.
in accordance with Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12 and the corresponding North
Carolina Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3884.
Our services were performed for PNG as a subconsultant to Regional Land Surveyors
(S &ME Proposal No. 1357- 26098 -13, dated January 11, 2013). PNG, the project
sponsor, will be considered the applicant. The project entails replacement activities
associated with a segment of natural gas pipeline in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and will
involve no loss of waters of the U.S. In support of this application, please find enclosed
the following:
• Figures: Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2), a
Cumberland County Soils Map (Figure 3) and a 2010 Aerial Photograph (Figure 4)
• Appendix I: Completed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) and Authorization to
Act as Agent
• Appendix II: Site Photographs
• Appendix III: Jurisdictional Boundary Drawings (Sheets 1 through 3)
• Appendix IV: Representative Wetland Determination Data Forms
• Appendix V: Restoration Plan
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Although the activities described in this submittal can be accomplished in accordance
with NWP No. 12 and General Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3884 without
prior written authorization, this PCN is being provided to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) as a
courtesy notification. The project complies with all applicable conditions of the
aforementioned NWP and WQC. Further, per the USACE, the Cape Fear River is not
considered Section 10 waters at the project location. Thus, a federal permit pursuant to
Clean Water Act Section 10 is not required. A copy of the completed PCN and Agent
Authorization Form is included in Appendix I.
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
PNG's pipeline system is subject to extensive state and federal regulations and
requirements, and at the Federal level, these regulations fall under the Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.). As a result of current Federal D.O.T. requirements, all pipeline
owners, including PNG, are required to inspect and assess the safety and integrity of
transmission pipelines on an ongoing basis through the use of specific pipeline
assessment tools. One of the assessment tools required by D.O.T. is the use of an in -line
inspection device (ILID). Such devices physically travel through the pipeline,
continuously taking measurements and recording data that allow the pipeline to be
assessed in terms of its structural integrity and to identify any areas that require further
inspection, assessment, and potential repair or remediation.
To that end, PNG is planning to replace a segment of 10 -inch diameter pipeline that is
located beneath the Cape Fear River in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
with a new 12 -inch diameter line that will accommodate an ILID. Currently, the existing
gasline running into the project area from the west (Line 5A) is 12- inches in diameter. At
a valve site on the west side of the river, the pipe changes from 12- inches to 10- inhces,
crosses beneath the Cape Fear and continues to a valve site on the east side of the river.
The east side valve site marks the end of Line 5A, and the beginning of Line 5B. A new
segment of 12 -inch line will be installed beneath the Cape Fear by horizontal directional
drill (HDD) to replace the existing 10 -inch segment, which will then be retired in place.
As a result of the work, Line 5A will then consist of a continuous 12 -inch diameter pipe
capable of accommodating the ILID, as mandated by D.O.T. This option will best meet
D.O.T. inspection and assessment requirements, and allow PNG to remain in compliance
with federal safety regulations. A new ILID launcher and receiver site will be
constructed in a highground area on the east side of the river, and will allow for insertion
and retrieval of ILIDs for both Lines 5A and 5B.
The approximate location of the project corridor is depicted on the Site Vicinity Map
(Figure 1), a portion of the Rockingham, N.C. (1982), USGS Topographic Quad Sheet
(Figure 2), a Cumberland County Soils Map (Figure 3) and an Aerial Photograph dated
2010 (Figure 4).
EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
The project corridor originates approximately 600 feet west of the Cape Fear River
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generally consists of rolling hills, and beyond a walking trail and railroad line that are
located east of the drill entry point, slopes steeply towards the river. At the point of the
proposed crossing, the river is approximately 200 feet wide.
The existing ROW is adjoined by mature forest composed of loblolly pine (Pinus tadea),
American beech (Fagus grandifolia), red maple (Acer rubrum), sourwood (Oxydendron
arboreum) and multiple oak species (Quercus spp.) in the overstory. Mid -story
vegetation consists of American holly (Ilex opacca), dogwood (Corpus jlorida), horse
sugar (Simplocos tinctoria) and mountain laurel (kalmia latifolia). Herbaceous vegetation
was sparse, although Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) and bracken fern
(Pteridium aguilinum) were observed. Vines included Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica) and grape (Vitis sp.).
Vegetation observed within the maintained ROW included Japanese browntop grass
(Microstegium vimineum), broomstraw (Andropogon scoparius), Korean lespedeza
(Kummerowia striata), dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Canada goldenrod
(Solidago Canadensis) and various grasses.
East of the river, the area adjacent to the existing ROW consists of generally level ground
vegetated with mature hardwood and pine forest. The forested area is adjoined to the
south by agricultural land that was recently used for hay production. Overstory species
observed within the forested area included red maple, willow oak (Q. phellos), loblolly
pine and sweetgum (Liguidambar styracijlua). Understory species included wax myrtle
(Myrica cerifera) and many species similar to those observed on the west side of the
river.
According to the Soil Survey of Cumberland County, soils mapped in the project area
include Vaucluse loamy sand (Fragic Kanhapludults), Vaucluse- Gilead (Aquic
Hapludults) loamy sand, Roanoke (Typic Endoaquults) and Wahee (Aeric Endoaquults)
loams, Tarboro loamy sand (Typic Udipsamments), and Wickham (Typic Hapludults)
fine sandy loam. Of these soil types, Roanoke loam is poorly - drained, and classified as
hydric.
Photographs of typical conditions observed within the project area are included in
Appendix H.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK
Approximately 500 feet west of the river, PNG plans to begin clearing two 25 -foot x 150 -
foot temporary work spaces (TWS) on each side of the existing ROW to accommodate
the HDD rig. No wetlands or streams are located within the HDD rig workspace. On the
east side of the river, the HDD exit point is located within the existing ROW
approximately 500 feet from the edge of the river. At this location, PNG plans to clear a
15 -foot x 150 -foot TWS on the north side of the existing ROW and a 35 -foot x 150 -foot
TWS on the south side of the ROW. The HDD rig will begin drilling a pilot hole east to
the TWS area established on the opposite side of the river. Different drill heads will then
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pipe. Specialized mud will be pumped into and circulated through the hole in order to
prevent its collapse prior to pipe insertion. On the south side of the river, the new 12-
inch pipe segments will be strung and placed on skids (wooden pedestals) within a 25-
foot x 1,500 -foot TWS adjoining the existing ROW. The pipe segments will be welded
together and inspected for structural integrity, then pulled through the hole drilled by the
HDD rig. Once the pipe is pulled through, both ends will be welded to the existing 12-
inch pipe, and the old 10 -inch pipe retired.
Establishment of the TWS on the east side of the river will temporarily impact
approximately 4,950 square feet (sf) of forested wetlands through hand - clearing of
aboveground vegetation. No land grubbing or grading will occur. Vegetative root
systems within the buffer shall be left intact to maintain the integrity of the soil. Stumps
shall remain, except as noted above. Temporarily affected wetlands will be seeded with a
specialized native wetland seed mix and allowed to naturally re- vegetate.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices outlined in the most recent version of
the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" and
approved by the local governing authority will be installed to prevent sedimentation of
jurisdictional features as a result of the work.
JURISDICTIONAL AREAS
On December 19, 2012, S &ME personnel visited the proposed project site to delineate
jurisdictional surface waters located therein. S &ME followed the procedures set forth in
the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
Region Supplemental Guidance. Field conditions were documented using USACE
Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms, as appropriate. Although the field review
also included assessment of the project area for tributaries (streams or ditches), none were
identified other than the Cape Fear River.
Four wetland areas (WA through WD) were identified within the project corridor. All of
the wetland areas are classified as non - riparian Hardwood Flat wetland types in
accordance with the N.C. Wetland Assessment Methodology (NCWAM), but extended
into or across the existing, maintained ROW. Several of the wetland areas are bounded
by historic drainage ditches that were likely excavated in the distant pass to promote
drainage, but have since become unmaintained and no longer serve their intended
function. Soils within the wetland areas were hydric and exhibited a depleted matrix
within 12 inches of the surface. In addition to wetland hydrologic indicators such as
water - stained leaves and sediment deposition, saturation was observed at or within 12
inches of the surface.
Vegetation in the wetland areas included red maple, willow oak, loblolly pine, giant cane
(Arundinaria gigantea), soft rush (Juncus effuses), cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamomea), Japanese browntop grass, Gary's sedge (Carex grayi) and poison ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans).
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The delineated boundaries are depicted on Figure 4 and the drawings in Appendix III.
Wetland/Upland data forms prepared for Wetland C (which is typical of all wetland types
within the project area) are included in Appendix IV.
PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACTS
Temporary wetland impacts resulting from the proposed project are identified in the
respective tables located on the PCN form in Appendix I. Project -wide, no more than
4,950 sf (0.11 acre) of forested wetlands will be temporarily impacted during
construction.
The wetland impacts associated with the proposed project will result from hand - clearing
and temporary placement of timber equipment mats, if necessary, to prevent extensive
rutting. Following construction, disturbed wetlands within the ROW and TWS will be
restored to their original grade and contour and seeded with a native wetland seed mix.
As the affected wetlands will be allowed to naturally return to their pre- existing state
following construction, the work will not result in conversion of forested wetlands to
herbaceous wetlands, or a loss of waters of the U.S. There should be no impacts to
herbaceous wetlands located within the existing ROW, as no excavation or fill placement
is necessary in these areas.
PROTECTED SPECIES
To comply with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16
USC 1531- 1543), S &ME conducted a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program ( NCNHP) database to identify element occurrences (EOs) of such species listed
as potentially occurring near the project corridor. S &ME also reviewed the relevant U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) species descriptions pursuant to identification of
potentially suitable habitat within the project corridor. Review of the NCNHP database
indicated that there has been one documented historic occurrence of American alligator
(Alligator mississippiensis) within a two -mile radius of the project corridor.
Significant natural heritage areas located within the vicinity include the Upper Cape Fear
River Aquatic Habitat, the Methodist College Hardwood Slopes and the River Road
Hardwoods. The portion of the river beneath which the new pipe will be installed is part
of the Upper Cape Fear River Aquatic Habitat natural area. This natural area is the
longest free - flowing section of the entire Cape Fear River, and comprises a high quality
aquatic system. In Cumberland County, the site contains six rare freshwater mollusks,
along with the aforementioned historic sightings of American alligator. The western
portion of the route passes through the Methodist College Hardwood Slopes natural area.
This site supports high quality hardwood forests and creek ravines on slopes near the
Cape Fear River. The site contains a trail system, a portion of which is located within the
project area, and is currently used for passive recreation. The eastern portion of the route
passes through the River Road Hardwoods natural area, a high - quality mesic forest
adjoined by agricultural lands and private residences.
S &ME consulted the USFWS list of federally- protected species with documented
occurrences in Cumberland County, as summarized in Table 1:
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Table 1: Protected Species Summary
Species
Common Name
Federal
Status'
Status
Alligator mississippiensis
American alligator
T (S/A)
Historic
Lindera melissifolia
Pondberry
E
Current
L simachia as erulaefolia
Rough-leaved Loosestrife
E
Current
Neonympha mitchellii
francisci
Saint Francis' Satyr
E
Current
Picoides borealis
Red - cockaded woodpecker
E
Current
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's Sumac
E
Current
Schwalbea americana
Chaffseed
E
Current
`E = Endangered; T = Threatened; T(S /A) = Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance
Following project scoping and literature review, S &ME conducted a field assessment for
the presence of federally- protected terrestrial species listed in Table 1. With the
exception of American alligator, there have been no recorded occurrences of any of the
species listed in Table 1 within a two -mile radius of the project site. Descriptions of the
species obtained from USFWS or NCNHP sources and a summary of field review are
provided below.
American Alligator — Federally Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
American alligator is listed federally threatened due to its similarity of appearance to
American crocodile, a separate species. Species with such a designation are listed as due
to similarity of appearance with another listed for protection, and are not biologically
endangered or threatened, nor subject to Section 7 consultation.
American alligators vary in length from up to 9 to 15 feet. The body of the alligator is
armored and is generally greenish -brown in color. Alligators have a muscular tail and a
long snout with nostrils on top for breathing while otherwise submerged. Juvenile
alligators have yellow- striped tails.
Alligators breed in shallow waters, generally at night during the month of May, with egg -
laying occurring in June and July. Eggs are laid near the shore in nests of vegetation and
generally hatch in late August. Young are susceptible to predation by birds, raccoons,
bobcats, otters, snakes, large bass, and larger alligators. Habitat includes ponds, swamps,
rivers, freshwater and brackish marshes, and canals.
The only potentially - suitable habitat for American alligator within the project area is the
Cape Fear River. No nests or other evidence of American alligator were observed during
field review. Direct impacts to the river will be avoided by use of HDD techniques to
install the pipe. Accordingly, the project is not expected to impact American alligator. In
the event that American alligator or its nests are located during construction, work in that
area will be temporarily stopped and the USFWS will be contacted for consultation.
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Pondberry
Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Pondberry is an aromatic, deciduous shrub with erect stems and shoots, growing as high
as 6.5 feet. It spreads vegetatively by above ground shoots (stolons). Young stems and
leaves are hairy. Leaves are alternate, drooping, and oblong, with hairy edges, a pointed
tip and rounded base, 2 -4 inches long and 0.6 -1.4 inches wide. Small, pale, clustered
flowers appear before leaves from February to April. Pondberry is characterized by the
sassafras -like odor of its crushed leaves and tendency to form thickets of clonal,
unbranched stems.
Flowers appear from February through April before leaf and shoot growth begins in late
April. Fruiting occurs from August to September. The fruit matures in late autumn and is
fleshy, oval, bright red, and about 0.25 -0.50 inch in diameter. Pondberry occurs in
bottomland hardwood forests, poorly - drained swampy depressions, and edges of
limestone sinks and ponds closer to the coast. It can also be found at the edges of
swamps and ponds and depressions in forests of longleaf pine and pond pine. Pondberry
is typically found in somewhat shaded areas, but can also grow in full sun.
Although the project corridor contains marginally- suitable habitat for pondberry, no
individuals of this species were observed. Based on our pedestrian field review, it is not
anticipated that this project will affect individuals or populations of pondberry.
Rough - leaved Loosestrife
Biological Determination: No Effect
Rough- leaved loosestrife is a perennial, colonial herb growing from a rhizome to heights
of one to two feet. Rough- leaved loosestrife flowers from May through June, with
yellow flowers. The primary habitat for rough- leaved loosestrife is the transition zone
between longleaf pine stands and pond pine pocosins. These areas are dominated by
grass and shrubs. This species depends on frequent fire or other disturbance (such as
mowing) to decrease competition with more aggressive species. Preferred habitat
includes wet areas with peat or organic soils that are poorly drained. The species is
crowded out by the absence of fire or other disturbance.
Potential habitat for rough- leaved loosestrife was not observed within the project area,
and no individuals of this species were observed. Based on our pedestrian field review, it
is not anticipated that this project will affect individuals or populations of rough- leaved
loosestrife.
Saint Francis' Satyr
Biological Determination: No Effect
Saint Francis' satyr is a small, dark brown butterfly, with a wingspan ranging from 1.2 to
1.7 inches. Saint Francis' satyr has distinct round to slightly oval "eye spots" on lower
portions of the wings. The eye spots are dark maroon -brown in the center, with lighter
patches that reflect a silver cast in the interior. The eye spots have a straw - yellow border,
and an outermost border of dark brown. Two bright orange bands are located along the
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posterior wing edges, and two dark orange -brown bands are located across the central
portion of each wing.
Although little is known about its life cycle, Saint Francis' satyr likely exhibits two adult
flights (or generations) per year. Larval host plants are believed to be grasses, sedges and
rushes. Habitat preferred by this species consists primarily of wide, wet meadows
dominated by sedges and other wetland grasses and transitional vegetation communities
that require on -going disturbance to maintain the open conditions. . Currently, only a
single meta - population of Saint Francis' satyr is known to exist on training grounds of
Fort Bragg in the sandhills of North Carolina, in Cumberland and Hoke Counties, and
there is a single, more recent (1998), record for Virginia.
The project area does not contain wide, wet meadows or large open areas consistent with
this species preferred habitat. Accordingly, it is not anticipated that the proposed project
will affect Saint Francis' satyr.
Red - cockaded Woodpecker
Biological Determination: No Effect
This species is listed as a current occurrence within Cumberland County. Red - cockaded
woodpecker measure approximately seven inches long and have black and white
horizontal stripes on its back. The cheeks and underparts are white and the sides are
streaked in black. The cap and stripe on the throat and neck of the bird are black. Male
individuals of the species have a small red spot on each side of the black cap and display
a red crown patch after the first post - fledgling molt. The woodpecker's diet consists
primarily of insects.
Red - cockaded woodpecker's range is closely linked to the distribution of mature stands
of southern pines. Longleaf and loblolly pines that are 60 years old or greater are most
commonly selected for nesting and roosting trees. The woodpecker excavates nest and
roost cavities in trees that are stressed, and often are infected with red -heart rot fungus.
Preferred nesting sites generally include relatively open, park -like, mature pine stands
with a suppressed mid -story layer. Suppression of the mid -story by fire or mechanical
means in mature pine stands promotes colonization by the red - cockaded woodpecker.
Foraging habitat is frequently limited to pine or pine - hardwood stands that are 30 years
old or greater with a preference for pine trees with a diameter of 10 inches or larger.
Dense hardwood mid -story hampers foraging by red - cockaded woodpecker and increases
the occurrence of cavity competitors. The USFWS indicates that the maximum foraging
radius from a colony site for red - cockaded woodpecker's is typically one -half mile or
less.
The project area was visually assessed for the presence of potential red - cockaded
woodpecker foraging and nesting habitat during the December 19, 2012 field review.
The project area is located within and adjacent to forested land that consists largely of
hardwood and mixed pine species. No stands of pine that were mature enough to contain
suitable nesting habitat for the red - cockaded woodpecker were observed. While some
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foraging habitat. Therefore, it is not likely that the red - cockaded woodpecker or potential
habitat will be disturbed as a result of this project.
Michaux's Sumac
Biological Determination: Not Likely to Affect
Michaux's sumac is a non - poisonous, low- growing, deciduous, densely hairy shrub. The
erect stems grow from an underground rhizome to a height of one to three feet. The
compound leaves are alternate and divided into long rows of 9 to 13 stalkless leaflets. The
leaflets are 1.6 to 3.5 inches long, oblong, winged at the base, dull on the top, hairy on the
bottoms, with toothed edges. The terminal leaflet has a two inch long winged petiole.
Flowers grow at the top of the plant in a dense, erect cluster, colored greenish- yellow to
white, and are four -to five- parted. Fruit are hairy reddish drupes, each containing one
seed.
Leaves emerge in April to May, flowering occurs April to June, and fruiting occurs
August to October with fruits persisting for several months. These plants are generally
dioecious. Michaux sumac has been known to produce male flowers one year and female
flowers the next. Other individuals are monoecious with both male and female flowers at
one time.
Usually less than half of the stems in a subpopulation do not flower in a given season.
Even though fruit may be plentiful, seed viability is low. This may be a result of self -
incompatibility or hybridization with other Rhus. This species usually produces
asexually from thick, shallow horizontal rhizomes.
Michaux sumac prefers sandy, loamy swales and depressions, acidic and circumneutral
uplands, and rocky open woods. It grows best where disturbance has maintained an open
area. Michaux sumac has been found along roadsides, in powerline clearings, and areas
where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and/or hurricane damage.
Episodic fires accentuate habitat for this species and reduce hardwood encroachment,
recycle nutrients, and aid regeneration of longleaf pine /wiregrass communities.
Pedestrian field review for Michaux's sumac was conducted within the project corridor
during the December 19, 2012 site visit. No individuals of Michaux's sumac, or plants
resembling Michaux's sumac, were observed during the field review. Based on our
pedestrian field review, it is not anticipated that this project will affect individuals or
populations of Michaux's sumac.
American Chaffseed
Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
American chaffseed is an erect, densely hairy, unbranched perennial, one -to -two feet tall.
Leaves are alternate, 0.8 -1.6 inches tall and 0.2 -0.4 inch wide, and attach directly to the
stalk without a leaf stem. Each leaf has three noticeable veins. Its flowers are grouped in
a long terminal cluster. Numerous seeds are enclosed in a loose - fitting, sac -like structure
that provides the basis for the common name, chaffseed.
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Showy, insect - pollinated flowers occur in May -June, with fruits maturing in August. The
fruit is a brown, dry dehiscent capsule, narrowly oval- shaped, about 0.4 inches long. The
seeds are numerous, flat, and winged. Fire appears to be a requirement for long -term
viability, strongly affecting the reproductive success by controlling conditions necessary
for successful seed germination. American chaffseed prefers sandy, acidic, seasonally
moist soils in sunny or partly sunny areas subject to frequent fires in the growing season.
Marginally- suitable habitat for American chaffseed exists within the project corridor.
However, pedestrian field review was conducted along appropriate portions of the project
corridor in December 2012, and no individuals of this species were observed. Based on
these results, it is not anticipated that this project will affect individuals or populations of
American chaffseed.
A copy of this PCN is also being provided to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh
Field Office.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
Projects requiring a federal permit must also comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966. The Act provides that properties and districts
listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places must be
considered in the planning of federal undertakings. S &ME's review of the NHPA
database indicated that the closest listed site (Carver Falls Mill — Site CD0202) is located
approximately two miles north of the project corridor.
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Impacts will be minimized by PNG's extensive use of an existing, maintained ROW to
conduct most of the activities. Impacts have been further minimized by installation of the
pipe by HDD beneath the Cape Fear River, use of appropriate sediment and erosion
control measures during construction, and restoration of affected areas following
completion of the work. Additionally, construction equipment operating within wetlands
will be limited to that necessary for pipe stringing and restoration activities.
MITIGATION
The project will not result in a loss of waters of the U.S., nor in conversion of forested
wetlands to herbaceous wetlands. Mitigation has been provided by avoidance and
minimization procedures implemented during the design phase of the proposed project.
Because the project impacts are temporary, PNG is not required to provide compensatory
mitigation in the form of payment to an in -lieu fee program, such as the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
The project will comply with applicable conditions of NWP No. 12 and WQC No. 3884.
The width of the proposed work area will not exceed 25 feet in forested wetlands. The
proposed project will not result in changes in pre - construction elevation contours or
affect dimension, pattern or profile of the Cape Fear River . Wetland areas will be
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restored in accordance with the attached Restoration Plan (Appendix V) following
completion of the work.
CLOSING
Thank you for your review of the courtesy PCN. If you have questions or need additional
information, please feel free to contact us at 704.523.4726.
Sincerely,
S &ME
Joey awler, P.W.S. Damn M. Peine, Q.E.P.
Senior Project Manager Natural Resources Department Manager
Senior Review by Julie Bennett- Hudel, P.G., LEED AP
Attachments
CC. Jim Kalish, PE - PNG
Jeff Smith, PLS - RLS
Chad Turlington — NCDWQ Fayetteville Regional Office
USFWS (551 -F Pylon Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606)
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Appendix I:
Completed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) and
Authorization to Act as Agent

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre - Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
® Yes ❑ No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
® Yes ❑ No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
[]Yes
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Cape Fear River HDD Poject
2b. County:
Cumberland
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Fayetteville
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Piedmont Natural Gas
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
3e. City, state, zip:
Charlotte N.C. 28210
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
jim.kalish @piedmontng.com
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Utility Company
4b. Name:
Jim Adkins.
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Piedmont Natural Gas
4d. Street address:
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
4e. City, state, zip:
Charlotte N.C. 28210
4f. Telephone no.:
704.731.4598
4g. Fax no.:
704.731.4098
4h. Email address:
jim.kalish @piedmontng.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Joey Lawler, P.W.S.
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
S &ME, Inc.
5c. Street address:
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
5d. City, state, zip:
Charlotte, N.C. 28723
5e. Telephone no.:
704.523.4726
5f. Fax no.:
704.525.3853
5g. Email address:
jlawler @smeinc.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
Project is a linear utility line and crosses multiple parcels
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.11990 Longitude: - 78.85999
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:
< 4 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project:
Cape Fear River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -IV
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear
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3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project corridor originates approximately 300 feet west of the Cape Fear River within and adjacent to an existing
gasline ROW. Topography in this area generally consists of rolling hills, and slopes steeply towards the river beyond a
walking trail and railroad line that are located between the HDD entry point and the river. At the point of the proposed
crossing, the river is approximately 200' wide. East of the river, the area adjacent to the existing ROW consisted of
generally level ground vegetated with mature hardwood and pine forest. The forested area is adjoined to the south by
agricultural land that was recently used for hay production.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.50
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
The Cape Fear River is the only wtaerbody within the project area. The pipe will be installed within the existing ROW,
which crosses the river in a perpendicular manner.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
PNG's pipeline system is subject to extensive state and federal regulations and requirements, and at the Federal level,
these regulations fall under the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). As a result of current Federal D.O.T.
requirements, all pipeline owners, including PNG, are required to inspect and assess the safety and integrity of
transmission pipelines on an ongoing basis through the use of specific pipeline assessment tools. One of the
assessment tools required by D.O.T. is the use of an in -line inspection device (ILID). Such devices physically travel
through the pipeline, continuously taking measurements and recording data that allow the pipeline to be assessed in
terms of its structural integrity and to identify any areas that require further inspection, assessment, and potential repair or
remediation.
PNG is planning to replace a segment of 10 -inch diameter pipeline that is located beneath the Cape Fear River in
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina with a new 12 -inch diameter line that will accommodate an ILID.
Currently, the existing gasline running into the project area from the west (Line 5A) is 12- inches in diameter. At a valve
site on the west side of the river, the pipe changes from 12- inches to 10- inhces, crosses beneath the Cape Fear and
continues to a valve site on the east side of the river. The east side valve site marks the end of Line 5A, and the
beginning of Line 5B. A new segment of 12 -inch line will be installed beneath the Cape Fear by horizontal directional drill
(HDD) to replace the existing 10 -inch segment, which will then be retired in place. As a result of the work, Line 5A will
then consist of a continuous 12 -inch diameter pipe capable of accommodating the ILID, as mandated by D.O.T. This
option will best meet D.O.T. inspection and assessment requirements, and allow PNG to remain in compliance with
federal safety regulations. A new ILID launcher and receiver site will be constructed in a highground area on the east
side of the river, and will allow for insertion and retrieval of ILIDs for both Lines 5A and 5B.
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Approximately 500 feet west of the river, PNG plans to begin clearing two 25 -foot x 150 -foot temporary work spaces
(TWS) on each side of the existing ROW to accommodate the HDD rig. No wetlands or streams are located within the
HDD workspace. On the east side of the river, the HDD exit point is located within the existing ROW approximately 500
feet from the edge of the river. At this location, PNG plans to clear a 15 -foot x 150 -foot TWS on the north side of the
existing ROW and a 35 -foot x 150 -foot TWS on the south side. The HDD rig will begin drilling a pilot hole east to the
TWS area established on the opposite side of the river. Different drill heads will then be used to widen the pilot hole to a
diameter sufficient to accommodate the new 12 -inch pipe. Specialized mud will be pumped into and circulated through
the hole in order to prevent its collapse prior to pipe insertion. On the south side of the river, the new 12 -inch pipe
segments will be strung and placed on skids (wooden pedestals) within a 25 -foot x 1,500 -foot TWS adjoining the existing
easement. The pipe segments will be welded together and inspected for structural integrity, then pulled through the hole
drilled by the HDD rig. Once the pipe is pulled through, both ends will be welded to the existing 12 -inch pipe, and the old
10 -inch pipe retired.
Establishment of the TWS on the east side of the river will temporarily impact approximately 4,950 square feet (so of
forested wetlands through hand - clearing of aboveground vegetation. No land grubbing or grading will be allowed, except
where required for safety purposes. Vegetative root systems within the buffer shall be left intact to maintain the integrity
of the soil. Stumps shall remain, except as noted above. Temporarily affected wetlands will be seeded with a specialized
native wetland seed mix and allowed to naturally re- vegetate.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment
and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual' and approved by the local governing authority will be installed to
prevent sedimentation of jurisdictional features as a result of the work.
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
Preliminary El Final
of determination was made?
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
N/A
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, explain.
N/A
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary
W1 ❑ P ®T
Aboveground
vegetation
Hardwood Flat
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
DWQ
0.01
removal
W2 ❑ P ® T
Aboveground
vegetation
Hardwood Flat
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
®DWQ
0.01
removal
W3 []PST
Aboveground
vegetation
Hardwood Flat
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
DWQ
0.06
removal
W4 ❑ P ®T
Aboveground
vegetation
Hardwood Flat
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
DWQ
0.03
removal
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
0.11
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments: No stream impacts will occur.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4E Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: No open -water impacts will occur.
S. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5E Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number—
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
132 ❑P
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P
❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: N/A
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
To minimize impacts to wetlands, PNG will conduct a majority the proposed work within currently - miantained portions of their
exting ROW. Impacts to the Cape Fear River will be avoided by installing the pipe via HDD methods.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Equipment operating within wetlands will be limited to that necessary for pipe stringing and restoartion activities. permanent
mpacts to forested wetlands will be avoided. Equipment will work from timber mats in areas where rutting or extensive soil
disturbance is expected to occur.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
[Type
Quantity
3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
0 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool []cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
0 square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
0 acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
❑ Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: Project is a linear utility repair project. The rght -of -way will remain
❑ Yes ® No
grassed.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Installation of the pipe will not result in
additional imperveous surface.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
N/A
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase 11
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
S. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes ® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments: N/A
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is not considered "growth- inducing" in that its purpose to repair a segment of an existing utility line
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The project will not generate waste water.
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S. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
® Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
To comply with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (16 USC 1531 - 1543), S &ME conducted
a search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database to identify element occurrences (EOs) of
such species listed as potentially occurring near the project corridor. S &ME also reviewed the relevant U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service ( USFWS) species descriptions pursuant to identification of potentially suitable habitat within the project
corridor. S &ME also conducted a field review of the project corrdior on December 19, 2012. Results of the field review
are included in the cover letter attached to this application. A copy of the PCN is also being provided to the Raleigh Field
Office of the USFWS.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
hftp://ocean.floddamadne.org/efh–coralfimstviewer.htm
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
S &ME's review of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) database, which indicated that the closest listed site
(Carver Falls Mill – Site CD0202) is located approximately two miles north of the project corridor.
B. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? _T10—yes
❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The project will comply with FEMA regulations.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Available FEMA mapping
Joey Lawler, P.W.S.
01.18.13
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicaril n gnature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only onzation letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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,$S&ME
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: 01.16.13
Project Information
S &ME Project Name: Cape Fear River HDD Project
Type of Project: Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline
Location: Fayetteville, N.C.
Property Owner /Representative Information
Business Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No.
Contact:
Agent Information
Business Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No.
Contact:
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, N.C. 28210
704.731.4598
Jim Kalsih. PE
S &ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 523 -4726
Joey Lawler, P.W.S.
Authorization: I (n
" l on behalf of
(Contact Signature) IX
?( eJM'f j 1 � 1 lC t'-fJ Gar hereby authorize
(Name of Landowner or Project Sponsor)
S &ME, Inc. to act as agent in submission of Section 404/401
information for above - mentioned project.

Appendix II:
Site Photographs

Appendix III:
Jurisdictional Boundary Drawings (Sheets 1 through 3)

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METHODIST UNIVERSITY
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PIN- 0440- i7 -4837-
RONALD W. SANDY
& WIFE
CANDANCE C. SANDY
D3 3794 PG 664
PIN: 0540 -42 -7822 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY
WILLIAM M. CLARK, JR. SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS SHOWN HEREON
D.B. 3836 PG. 878 REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S ME
PIN: 0540 -61 -8861 ENVI! ENT SERVICES 12 -20 -2012
MARY INGRAM
D.B. 8045 PG. 567 Y S TH, PLS I 4 CARO'4,,�'
SEAL
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PIN: 0449 -49 -3093
JKH LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
D.B. 5008 PG. 100
WETLAND AREA 'C'
SHEET 3
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GENERAL LOCATION:
35ro7'14'N
78'S1'10'W
WETLAND AREA b'
SHEET 3
WETLAND AREA V
SHEET 2
100
PIN: 0540 -6G -6308
JOHN K. HUBBARD. III
& WILLIAM HUBBARD
D.B. 3341 PG. 864
PIN: 0449 -69 -7115
MARY JO ANDERSON
D.B. 7312 PG. 898
GRAPHIC SCALE
( IN FEET )
1 inch = 200 !t
NC GRID NAD83(2011)
"�AnD ROAD
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4 INDEX MAP
OF
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS
CAPE FEAR RIVER
HDD PROJECT
I.R. ## 2339845
FA
EASTOVER TOWNSHIP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Regional Land Surveyors, Inc.
8642 WEST MARKET STREET, SUITE 100
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27409
TELEPHONE [phone]
SHEET I OF 3

7
IL
—a —G— GAS LINE
— TEMPORARY WORKSPACE
-- — — — PNG EASEMENT
WOODSLINE
— — WETLAND
NC GRID NAD83(2011)
/ .01
0 1-11 G
N: 498839.13
E: 2042123.81
/
EXISTING WETLAND
ye4s�I►�S�ye�s�! PERMANENT CONVERSION AREA
%O /O /JOO/ P'R''
LINE TABLE
WETLAND AREA
LINE
LENGTH
BEARING
L20
2,87'
68 6' °
L21
32.36'
01 '3
L22
22.28'
03 "
L23
8-93-
8 '36' 9"
L24
17.90'
S09' '52°
L25
29,16'
S 8'39' 3'
L26
4,07'
S52'59' °E
L27
26.23'
S66.3 '29-W
L28
0,69'
S52-59- WE
L29
26.68'
S8 5'39'
L30
0,23'
'54'3 "W
L31
12.24!
S52'59'46"
L32
7,50'
'18'00 "W
L33
17-5Z
S85 39'30 "W
L34
1a.72'_
SO 9'2 "W
L35
18,62'
S6636'29 "W
L36
16.OX
N 5'48'3 °
L37
17.19*
4338' 2 "E
L38
2.35'
NO 4'37`
1. NO MECHANIZED LAND CLEARING ACTIVITIES ARE
EXPECTED. ALL CLEARING IN WETLAND AREAS
IS TO BE DONE BY HAND.
2. NO NEW PIPE IS TO BE LAID IN WETLAND
AREAS. AREAS WILL BE CLEARED FOR PIPE
STRINGING PURPOSES ONLY.
3. MATTING WILL BE UTILIZED FOR MOBILIZING
EQUIPMENT ACROSS WETLAND AREAS. NO
PERMANENT FILL IS EXPECTED.
WETLAND AREA A
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10-1 150'x35'
\ TEMPORARY
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WORKSPACE
PROP. 12" HDD
EX. 10" TRANSMISSION LINE
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E: 2042593.91
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WETLAND IMPACTS
WETLAND AREA
IMPACT AREA
(sq. ft.)
(sq. n.)
TEMPORARY
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355
B
1 737
GRAPHIC SCALE
50
( IN FEET )
1 inch - 50 !t,
200
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✓ TEMPORARY
WORKSPACE
N: 498963.97
E: 2042809.90
IMPACT B
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY
SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS SHOWN HEREON
REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S&ME
ENVI T SERVICES ON 12-.20-2012
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JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
OF
PIEDMONT NATURAL CAS
CAPE FEAR RIVER
HDD PROJECT
I.R. # 2339845
EASTOVER TOWNSHIP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Regional Land Surveyors, Inc.
8642 WEST MARKET STREET, SUITE 100
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27409
TELEPHONE [phone]
SHEET 2 OF 3

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TEMPORARY WORKSPACE
PNG EASEMENT
WOODSLINE
- - - WETLAND
LINE TABLE
WETLAND AREA
LINE
I LENGTH
BEARING
L39
33,98'
N 0"
L40
43.8Z
62'52'30 "E
L41
.27'
N31'0 '09 "E
L42
13.61'
66 '29 "E
L43
66,20'
N66'36'29 "E
L44
33.65'
S28* 40'12'E
L45
21.83'
7 32'49"
L46
65.77'
S6636'29°
L47
.12'
S66 6'29 "W
L48
0.36'
S66'36'29 'W
L49
7.51'
S 3 ' °
L50
3.49'
S6535'44 "W
L51
22,70'
S7 ' '56"
L52
05.08'
S67'31' 5 °W
L53
50.00'
N22'28' "
L54
89.52'
6731'15 "E
L55
34.97'
S70'45'54"
L56
10.12'
S63 '05 "W
L57
0,65'
N4622'20 "W
L58
7.18'
Sl 7*3 '49"W
L67
14,57'
S05'5 '3 "
L68
103.70'
S66.36'29"
L69
0
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L70
2
30'05'38"
L71
69'
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L72
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EXISTING WETLAND
d►9�►A�►�P�! PERMANENT CONVERSION
r00 0./OJOOI
TEMPORARY IMPACT
LINE TABLE
WETLAND AREA
LINE
LENGTH
BEARING
L73
34.64'
N26 20'2 "
L74
7'
76' "E
L75
51.65'
N75'09'47 "E
L76
22.58'
N0 4'19'30"E
L77
67'16'36 "E
L78
36 2 '
S07'0 '58 "E
L79
25,55'
'0 ' 9 "W
L80
157.47'
S6 '16'36 "W
L81
4.81'
6'06`
L82
5.98'
S57'12'36°
L83
42.62'
S6636'29"
L84
30,58'
S57'12'36 °W
L85
13.42'
S8827'41 "W
L86
15,49'
S3 *0 '59 "W
L87
33.05'
S82'05'53"
L88
41.91'
S38-28- 46-W
L89
13,21W
S63.33' "
L90
18.74'
N 0'58'23"
L91
37,98'
39' 8"
L92
33.53'
S6333' 2"
L93
5.83'
'06' °
L94
3
3.5 w
L95
7.82'
S 9 8' 3"
L96
.00'
SB 6'36 "W
L97
13.16'
0 ' '3 "
L98
36'
'06'0 "
WETLAND IMPACTS
WETLAND AREA
IMPACT AREA
(sq• fL)
(sq. ft.)
-
TEMPORARY
C
2,581
D
1.277
WETLAND AREA C
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NOTES:
1. NO MECHANIZED LAND CLEARING ACTIVITIES ARE
EXPECTED. ALL CLEARING IN WETLAND AREAS
IS TO BE DONE BY HAND.
2. NO NEW PIPE IS TO BE LAID IN WETLAND
AREAS. AREAS WILL BE CLEARED FOR PIPE
STRINGING PURPOSES ONLY.
3. MATTING WILL BE UTILIZED FOR MOBILIZING
EQUIPMENT ACROSS WETLAND AREAS. NO
PERMANENT FILL IS EXPECTED.
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N: 499143.83
E. 2043225.69
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0 25 50 100
( nRFM)
i inch = 50 ft
200
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NC GRID NAD83(2011)
I HEREBY CER7IFY THAT A SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER MY
SUPERVISION AND THAT THE WETLANDS MOWN HEREON
REFLECTS THE DELINEATION EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY S&ME
ENVOGNIIIIIENTAL SERVICES ON 12- 0-2012
Y S ITH. PLS L- " �����N CA%Gi
SEAL
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JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
OF
PIEDMONT NA T URAL GA S
CAPE FEAR RIVER
HDD PROJECT
I.R. # 2339845
EASTOVER TOWNSHIP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Regional Land Surveyors, Inc.
8642 WEST MARKET STREET, SUITE 100
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27409
TELEPHONE [phone]
SHEET 3 OF 3

Appendix IV:
Representative Wetland Determination Data Forms

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: VW— City /County: 6U M&Cb Y Sampling Date: zz \
Appiicant/Owner. State: pli g Point J
Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range: L2
Landfonn (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): e-5-
. �i Slope
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Let _ � , ! d� --- Long: r P. �b Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes V No (if no, explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation . Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are 'Normal Circumstances' present? Yes No
Are Vegetation . Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes M No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No t✓
within a Wetland? Yes -I-- No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No_�
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary
Indicators (minimum of two required)
Surface Soil Cracks (136)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that aoaly)
❑
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑
❑ High Water Table (A2)
0 Marl Deposits (815) (LRR U)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑ Saturation (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
�
Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑ Water Marks (61)
tJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (0)
Dry- Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
8
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133)
❑ Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils (C6)
E]
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (64)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Iron Deposits (135)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
f ]
Shallow Aquitard (133)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(137)
❑
FAC- Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Water - Stained Leaves (B9)
❑
Sphagnum moss (138) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No V Depth pnches):
Water Table Present? Yes
No Depth (Inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
No Depth (Inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
ncludes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), If available:
Remarks:
US Amry Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
5.
6.
7.
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Sampling Point
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (AB)
8
Total % Cover of Muitioh► by:
OBL species x 1 =
=Total Cover
50% of total cover.
20% of total cover.
FACW species x2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (PY4 size: )
FAC species x3=
1.
FACU species x4=
UPL species x5=
p .
2 �j0L �G�L1�c�'
Column Totals: (A) (B)
4'
Prevalence Index = BJA =
5'
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
- Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
= Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover.
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
a.
9.
1C
11
12.
20% of total cover.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover. 20% of total cover.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 3 )
1. fomr r, &" Q
2.
3.
4.
5.
10 Total Cover
50% of total cover. 20% of total cover.
,hological adaptations below).
US Army Corps of Engineers
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
helght
SaplinglShnib—Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 328 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb — All herbaceous (non - woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 328 ft tall.
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height
HydrophytiC /
Vegetation
tion 'V/
Present? Yes No
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

SOIL
Profile
to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence
Sampling Point WC
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) — 9_ Color (moist) % Tvoe� oc� Texture A-4-4 Remarks
t-Al-rt / 46 _w M
'Type: C= Concentration, D--Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL =Pore Lining M= Matrix.
Hydric Soll Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
0 Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR 0, S)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matra (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (If observed):
Type:
Depth (Inches):
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) ,LJ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR 0)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S. T, U)
2 cm Muck (All 0) (LRR S)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR 0)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P. S, T)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
_
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
(MLRA 153B)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (177)
Red Parent Material (fF2)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (fF12)
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
D Other (Explain In Remarks)
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR 0, P, T)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Umbdc Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 163D)
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Stte: City /County: Sampling Date: . 19.r
Applicant/Owner. �� State: _ "��Sampli /nggPoint: _
Investigator(s): S Secdon, Township, Range: �� ,liI'I C2_
Landfortn (hllslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope —+—
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): / Let er. 1 �� q Long: k . Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: PIAW NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (if no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation . Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are 'Normal Circumstances! present? Yes No —Len—
Are Vegetation . Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers to Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Sol Present? Yes o within a Weiland? Yes L No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required:
check all that aooNl
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
Surface Water (Al)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68)
High Water Table (A2)
❑ Saturation (A3)
❑ Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor
Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑ Water Marks (131)
(C1)
❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry- Season Water Table (C2)
H
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (134)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Iron Deposits (B5)
Other (Explain In Remarks)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (133)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑ FAC- Neutral Test (D5)
Water - Stained Leaves (69)
D Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
leld Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes o Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
Depth ( nches):
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes
__JeL-�No
(Includes capillary fringe)
No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), If available:
Remarks: 4 j
_ _
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute
Cover
Sampling Point N v
Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Status Number of Dominant Species
I That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: Z
6.
7.
8.
=Total Cover
50°A of total c er. 20% of total cover.
Sa /Sh b Stratum (Plot size: )
1. _ ♦J
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover. 20% of total cover.
arD S (Plot size: )
1. ft J Ald, C�-
2. 17 J 4,Lj M --�--
3 N
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover. 20% of total cover.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover. 20% of total cover
morphological adaptations below).
Total Number of Dominant -7
Spades Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Spades MA
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: _ (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of
Multiply by-,
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x2=
FAC species
x3=
FACU species
x4=
UPL species
x5=
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1- Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
- Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is :5i.0'
a Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree- Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 It (1 m) tall.
Herb -A I herbaceous (non - woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 328 It tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 It In
height
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point _W
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color moist �' Color (moist) Tvoe L Texture Remarks
UVL7= kXU4
- + -1_-io 404Z4
Grains. 2Location: PL =Pore Lining, M=Matr x
Hydric
Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,
unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol (Al)
❑ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) ❑ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Hisflc Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
B
Black Histic (A3)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) Reduced Verfic (F18) (outside NILRA 160A,B)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ]E] Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Strafified Layers (A5)
Depleted Matrix (0) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
Redox Dark Surface (F6) (MLRA 1538)
❑
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
Redox Depressions (FB) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Marl (F10) (LRR U) Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Depleted Ochric (F11) (IULRA 151)
❑
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 160A)
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matra (S4) Reduced Vertic (1718) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (INLRA 149A)
Stripped Matra (S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 163C. 163D)
❑ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
nwu
V. L Yvff %U WY l vUW j.
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

Appendix V:
Restoration Plan

RESTORATION PLAN
Cape Fear River HDD Project
Fayetteville, North Carolina
The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts
where practicable. As part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan
shall be implemented to restore wetlands that may be temporarily affected by the
aboveground clearing and stringing operations. This plan entails restoration of disturbed
areas to their original contours and conditions to the degree practicable upon project
completion. Further, disturbed wetland areas will be permanently stabilized with a native
vegetative cover. The measures outlined below will be reviewed with the construction
contractor.
Proposed restoration activities will include removal of equipment matting and restoration
of original pre - disturbance contours. Affected portions of the workspace that were
forested prior to clearing will be allowed naturally return to the original state. The native
seed mix identified in Table 1 below will be utilized within temporarily- disturbed
portions of the corridor comprised of wetlands.
Table 1: Wetland Seed Mix
Species
Common Name
Percentage of Mix
EI mus ri arius
Riverbank wild rye
20
A rostis stolonifera
Creeping bent grass
15
Carex vul inoidea
Fox sedge
12
Panicum vir atum
Switch grass
15
Poa palustris
Fowl bluegrass
15
Dichanthelium clandestinum
Deer tongue
08
Bidens aristosa
Bidens
04
Juncus effusus, NC Ecotype
Soft rush
04
Aster lateriflorus
Calico aster
03
Sa ittaria latifolia
Duck potato
02
Saururus cemuus
Lizards tail
02
100
The Wetland Seed Mix shall be applied to all wetland areas extending five feet landward
following construction. The Recommended application rate is 20 -25 lbs. per acre. As the
work will occur in the winter, the mix should be over - seeded with hard fescue (Festuca
brevipila) or sheep fescue (F. covina) at a rate of 51bs. per acre. Both species shade
tolerant and weak competitors, and will provide quick stabilization but not interfere with
native grasses. The riparian seed mix is available from the following supplier:
Mellow Marsh Farm
1312 Woody Store Road
Siler City, N.C. 27344
919.742.1200
919.742.1280 fax
www.mellowmarshfarm.com