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S &ME
February 15, 2013
Division of Water Quality, 401 /Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1650
Reference: Modification to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application
SAW- 2010 - 000386
PNG —Line 150
Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, North Carolina ED
S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -001
S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) is submitting this modification to the existing permit for impacts to
'waters of the U.S. in accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit (NWP)
No. 12 (SAW- 2010 -0386 Nationwide Permit 12 dated May 10, 2012). S &ME has been
providing jurisdictional delineation, Section 404 permitting and related services on behalf of
Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG). Accordingly, PNG will be considered the applicant for the
proposed project, which involves construction of an approximately 8 -mile natural gas
pipeline in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, North Carolina. The proposed project
will provide natural gas service for existing and proposed residential, commercial, and
industrial development in the southern portion of New Hanover County and the City of
Wilmington in the River Road area. The application and associated permit for the initial 6.3
miles of pipeline included permanent conversion of 0.695 acres of non - riparian wetland,
0.129 acres of riparian wetland and 85 linear feet of temporary stream impacts. This
application is for impacts associated an approximately 1.7 mile exte
support of this NWP No. 12 application, please find enclosed the fo
• Agent Authorization Form
• Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
• Pre - Construction Notification (PCN)
• Appendix I: Figures —Site Vicinity Mn p (Figure 1); USGS '. „r„s•�Y•••• 1•=ara
(Figure 2); USDA Soil Survey Map (Figures 3); and 2010 Aerial Photograph Maps
(Figures 4A and 4B)
• Appendix II: Agency Correspondence
• Appendix III: Impact Tables
• Appendix IV: Restoration Plan
• Appendix V: Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Impact Plan Sheets (including bore
profiles)
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Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application SWE Project No. 1357 -12 -001
PNG Line 150 Extension February 15, 2013
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The proposed project will involve installation of approximately 8 miles of 10 -inch natural gas
pipeline. For construction purposes, a 50 -foot corridor will be cleared; however, this will be
reduced to a construction corridor width of 40 feet and a permanently- maintained easement
width of 20 feet in wetland areas and at stream crossings. The initial application and permit
covered the initial 6.3 miles of this line. This application covers impacts associated with an
approximately 1.7 -mile extension.
The proposed pipeline parallels roads and existing easements where feasible. The new
pipeline will originate approximately 1.4 miles southwest of Clarendon Road and
approximately 0.5 mile north of Town Creek (34.1586 °N, 78.0356 °W) near the U.S. Army
railroad easement in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The pipeline continues generally
east before crossing the Cape Fear River, turning north to cross Barnards Creek and
continues generally north to its terminus on the north side of Sunnyvale Drive in Wilmington,
North Carolina (34.1721 °N, 77.9411 °W).
The location of the project corridor is depicted on the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1),
appropriate portions of the Wilmington, NC (1993) USGS Topographic Map (Figures 2, 2A,
and 213), USDA Soil Survey Maps (Figures 3A, 313, and 3C); and Approximate Stream and
Wetland Locations Maps (Figures 4A, 413, 4C, 4D, and 4E). These figures are included in
Appendix I. For the purpose of this modified application, only figures associated with the
extension are included.
The proposed project involves temporary and limited permanent impacts to waters of the
U.S. Impacts to waters of the U.S., including streams [perennial Relatively Permanent
Waters (RPW)] and wetlands, are limited to one stream crossing, two jurisdictional ditch
crossings and 29 wetland crossings for the entire project. The extension itself includes only
nine wetland crossings and one jurisdictional ditch crossing. All stream impacts are
temporary in nature, and all permanent wetland impacts are for conversion only. Temporary
wetland impacts include removal of vegetation, trench excavation, and temporary side -
casting of soil. No loss of waters of the U.S. is proposed. High quality wetlands located in
the floodplain of the Cape Fear River and wetlands abutting Little Mallory Creek and
Barnards Creek will be directionally bored, thus minimizing impacts. Mitigation is proposed
at 1:1 for permanent impacts to wetlands associated with the permanent conversion for the
extension only. No permanent impacts to streams or jurisdictional ditches are proposed thus
stream mitigation is not proposed.
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
The extension corridor is predominately wooded but also crosses existing utility corridors,
maintained/logged areas, as well as roads and driveways. Habitat types within the extension
corridor include hardwood/pine flats, bottomland hardwood wetlands, tidal creek floodplain,
overhead power line and sewer line easements, and hardwood/pine uplands.
The hardwood/pine flat areas were observed south of Barnards Creek, along the west side of
River Road, and south of Bryan Road. These areas contain primarily loblolly pine (Pinus
taeda), red maple (Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Nyssa sylvatica), and bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum) in the canopy and sub - canopy, along with red bay (Persea borbonia) and sweet
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bay (Magnolia virginiana) in the sub - canopy. The shrub layer in these areas was relatively
dense and included giant cane (Arundinaria gigantia), gallberry (Ilex glabra), fetterbush
(Leucothoe racemosa), and titi (Cyrilla racemiflora). The sparse herbaceous vegetation
included cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamonea), and net - veined chain fern (Woodwardia
aerolata).
The overhead power line and sewer line easements south of Barnards Creek contained a low -
shrub and herb layer that included gallberry (Ilex glabra), fetterbush (Leucothoe racemosa),
wire grass (Aristida sp.), creeping blueberry (Vaccinium crassifolium), and Sphagnum sp.
The headwater wetland/bottomland hardwood wetland located adjacent to the unnamed
tributary (UT) to Barnards Creek on the north side of Bryan Road contained a canopy of
mostly hardwoods such as red maple (Acer rubrum), and sweet gum (Liquidambar
styraciva). The under - canopy contained similar hardwoods and red bay (Persea borbonia).
The tidal creek floodplain associated with Barnards Creek contained emergent, herbaceous
species including cord grass (Spartina alterniora), cattail (Typha angustifolia), salt grass
(Distichlis spicata), common reed (Phragmites australis), and bulrush (Scripus spp)
From August 2012 to January 2013, S &ME wetland professionals conducted a jurisdictional
delineation of the project corridor to determine the location of jurisdictional waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. The delineation was conducted utilizing currently accepted
methods for wetland determination as set forth in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
( USACE) Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2010 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
Regional Supplement, Version 2.0. Furthermore, stream assessments were conducted when
necessary in accordance with the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and USACE
guidelines.
The results of this effort determined the presence of 32 jurisdictional wetlands, four perennial
streams, one intermittent stream and two jurisdictional ditches (non - stream tributary) located
within the entire project corridor, including the extension. Approved Jurisdictional
Determination forms and appropriate data forms for delineated areas in the project corridor
were previously submitted in Request for Jurisdictional Determination (JD) packages, dated
March 2, 2010 (initial) and January 7, 2013 (extension).
PROTECTED SPECIES AND HISTORIC SITES
S &ME forwarded scoping letters to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP),
the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (USFWS) on January 12, 2012 for the pipeline extension. The scoping letters
included a description of the proposed work, figures detailing the location of the project
corridor, and a request for comments regarding concerns which the respective agencies may
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Protected Species
On February 16, 2012, the USFWS responded that the project is not likely to adversely
impact federally- protected species but raised concerns about impacts to aquatic species from
sedimentation and suggested coordination with and permitting through the North Carolina
Division of Land Quality.
On January 20, 2012, the NCNHP responded with a letter stating that their records indicated
that the Barnards Creek natural area is located in the southern portion of the project with a
state species of special concern, the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) being
present in that area and the possibility of state threatened species, the American alligator
(Alligator mississippiensis), also being present. The NCNHP response letter also indicated
recent records for a state species of special concern, the southern hognose snake (Reterodon
simus) and a state significantly rare species, the black swamp snake (Seminatriz pygaea) in
the southern portion of the extension.
During the jurisdictional delineation, S &ME personnel observed the project corridor for
federally protected species and/or associated habitat. Neither was observed.
Historic Sites
SHPO responded to S &ME's scoping request with a January 30, 2012 letter stating that they
are aware of no historic resources that would be impacted by the extension.
Agency responses are included in Appendix III.
PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACTS
Based on S &ME's findings, 29 of the 32 wetland areas identified within the project corridor
will be impacted as a result of the proposed project. Of those, 20 were permitted previously
for the initial section of the line. The remaining nine wetland impact areas are proposed in
this application and are discussed below.
Permanent impacts total 0.650 acres, and will result in conversion only. No loss of wetland
is proposed. One jurisdictional ditch will also be temporarily impacted. Impacts to the
remaining two streams (Barnards Creek and UT to Barnards Creek) have been avoided by
directional drill beneath Barnards Creek and locating the pipeline outside of the unnamed
tributary north of Bryan Road.
Temporary impacts will be necessary to remove vegetation, excavate a trench for placement
of the pipe in wetlands, and to construct one jurisdictional ditch crossing. All jurisdictional
areas will be restored to pre- construction grade and contours. The crossing at this ditch will
be performed using either the dam - and -pump method or a flume crossing method. Detail
sheets showing both of these methods have been included in Appendix VI.
Tables outlining the proposed impacts are included in Appendix V, and the impacts are
depicted on the attached Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Impact Plan Sheets in Appendix V.
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AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
PNG, in conjunction with McKim & Creed, has designed the proposed project to avoid and
minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. to the extent practical. The majority of wetlands
adjacent to Barnards Creek will be avoided via directional drill beneath the area. Clearing
will be necessary within the project corridor and will result in a temporary cleared width of
50 feet in uplands and 40 feet within wetlands for construction. The project corridor was
designed to limit the permanently - maintained corridor to 20 feet in wetlands and at stream
crossings. In jurisdictional areas, the remaining 20 feet will be allowed to revegetate using a
wetland seed mix detailed in Appendix IV after construction, and this 20 -foot portion of the
corridor will not be maintained. Stream crossings were designed to limit impacts by crossing
at a near perpendicular angle and boring beneath Barnards Creek.
Because the proposed pipeline is a transmission line, it must be afforded a level of protection
within a dedicated easement which is not available within the existing maintained NCDOT
right -of -way.
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
The combined width of the temporary construction corridor and the permanent easement will
be limited to 40 feet in wetlands and at stream crossings. The proposed project should not
result in permanent changes in pre - construction elevation contours or stream dimension,
pattern, or profile. Excess material will be removed to a high ground disposal area. Cleared
areas will be restored with native vegetation in accordance with the attached Restoration Plan
as soon as possible following completion of the work. The one open -trench jurisdictional
ditch crossing will be performed either using a pump around system or a flume design so that
the impact can be performed in the dry. Detail sheets showing both of those procedures have
been included.
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 shall be utilized, and shall be in compliance with
specifications governing the proper design, installation, operation, and maintenance of such
Best Management Practices. Impacts have been avoided and minimized, and appropriate
measures will be taken during construction to allow flow and circulation patterns of waters of
the U.S. to remain unaffected.
MITIGATION
Mitigation for impacts associated with the initial application and permit was coordinated at
that time through North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). A majority of
the impacts resulting from the proposed project are temporary. Original grades and contours
will be restored in wetland areas and at the jurisdictional crossing. To restore the corridor in
wetland areas, PNG will use a native wetland seed mix. This seed mix will be composed of
species that are native to New Hanover and Brunswick Counties. The restoration plan
submitted with this PCN outlines the seed mix and application methods (Appendix IV). The
permanent maintained corridor at jurisdictional crossings will be limited to 20 feet.
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S &ME has coordinated with the NCEEP to provide in -lieu wetland mitigation for conversion
impacts to riparian wetlands only on the extension. We have coordinated with a private
mitigation bank, Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Bank, for the conversion impacts to non - riparian
wetlands. A total of 0.121 acres of riparian wetland mitigation is being provided by NCEEP,
and a total of 0.530 acres of non - riparian wetland mitigation is being provided by Lower
Cape Fear Umbrella Bank. A table of the wetland and stream impacts, mitigation ratios, and
resulting mitigation requested has been included.
Copies of the NCEEP and Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Bank wetland mitigation coverage
letters have been included in Appendix III.
CLOSING
By copy of this correspondence and completed PCN, we are requesting your written
concurrence with this NWP No. 12 application. If we can provide additional information or
answer questions you may have, please contact us at 910- 799 -9945.
Please provide us with a receipt for the application fee, mailed to:
Mr. Paul Masten
S &ME, Inc.
3006 Hall Waters Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Sincerely,
S &ME, Inc.
ul Masten, P.W.S.
Staff Professional
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Attachments
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Elizabeth Porter
Senior Consultant
Copy: Piedmont Natural Gas, Ms. Mara Sikora - [e-mail]
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM, CORPS SUBMITTAL
COVER SHEET, and COMPLETED PRE -
CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: 6/02/09
Project Information
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S &ME Project Name: PNG Line 150 Pipeline
Type of Project: Jurisdictional Delineation, Nationwide Permitting
Location: Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, North Carolina
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, NC 28210
(704) 731 -4375
Ms. Mara Sikora, P.E.
S &ME, Inc.
3006 Hall Waters Dr., Ste. 100
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
910.799.9945
Masten
Authorization: I Y�(Q�CKCc�` on behalf of
(Contact Signature)
-Pi,dk f�► Gas hereby authorize
(Name of Landowner Project Sponsor)
S &ME, Inc. to act as agent for the above- mentioned project.

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following into:
1. Project Name: PNG Line 150 Extension
2. Name of Property owner /Applicant: Piedmont Natural Gas
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: S &ME, Inc., Paul Masten
'Agent Authorization needs to be attached
4. Related/Previous Action ID Number(s): SAW - 2010 -00386
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Wilmington
8. County: New Hanover County
34 1527 °N (Ongin) 77.9407 °W (Origin)
9. Lat: 34.1721 °N (Terminus) Long: 77 941 PW (rermmus) (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Wilmington, NC
11. Waterway: Barnards Creek
12. Watershed: Cape Fear River
13. Requested Action:
Nationwide Permit #
General Permit #
X Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre - Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:-
AID:
Assign number in ORM
_ Prepare File Folder
Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/Nature of Activity/Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:

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Office Use Only:
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
1b. 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
1 e. 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
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
® Yes
❑ No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Piedmont Natural Gas Line 150
2b. County:
New Hanover & Brunswick
Belville & Wilmington
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
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2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state N/A
project no:
3. Owner'Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
linear project, multiple owners, easements will be purchased
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: easement owner
4b. Name:
Ms. Mara Sikora
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Piedmont Natural Gas
4d. Street address:
P.O. Box 33068
4e. City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28233
4f. Telephone no.:
704 - 731 -4375
4g. Fax no.:
704 -731 -4098
4h. Email address:
mara.sikora @piedmontng.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Paul Masten
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
S &ME, Inc.
5c. Street address:
3006 Hail Waters Drive, Suite 100
5d. City, state, zip:
Wilmington, NC 28405
5e. Telephone no.:
910- 799 -9945
5f. Fax no..
910 - 799 -9958
5g. Email address:
pmasten @smeinc.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
multiple, linear project
Latitude: 34.16189 Longitude: - 78.03584
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
34.17213 -77.94132
(DD DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
approximately 53 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Little Mallory Creek, Cape Fear River and Barnards
proposed project:
Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
all C;Sw
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear River
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 on the west side of the Cape Fear River consists of primarily of undeveloped woodland including
large areas of managed pine stands and hunting land. Developed areas include a golf coures, residences, paved and
unpaved roadways and dirt logging roads. An overhead electrical transmission easement is present at the Cape Fear
River crossing.
The project corridor on the east side of the Cape Fear River consists mostly of undeveloped woodland and borders
municipal and residential developments.
Little Mallory Creek, the Cape Fear River and Bamards Creek are within the proposed alignment.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
9.019 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
434 linear feet
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to install a new 10 -inch natural gas transmission line that will provide service to proposed
industrial, commercial and residentail development in southern New Hanover County. This portion of the county is
currently served by an undersized, 6 -inch transmission line that is being leased from Exxon. That lease expires in June
2013.
Wetland and stream impacts for the majority of the line were permitted in 2012. This modification takes into consideration
impacts associated with an approximately 1.75 -mile extension.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed easement will be 50 -feet wide with a 40 -foot wide construction corridor within which the vegetation will be
clear cut using mechanical equipment. The majority of the line will be installed in a shallow, open trench excavated using
mechanical equipment. Joints of the pipeline will be welded, the pipe will be lowered into the trench and the trench will be
backfilled and stabilized. Directional bore technology will be used to cross under existing roadways, and to pass beneath
Little Mallory Creek, the Cape Fear River and Bamards Creek. A permanent 20 -foot wide corridor will be maintained
through regular mowing in order to provide constant line -of -sight between the transmission line markers. Equipment to be
used on the project include trackhoes, bulldozers, trucks, sidebooms, welding rigs, boring machines /equipment and
mechanized land clearing equipment.
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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: SAW-2010-00386
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
® preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company: S &ME
Name (if known): Paul Masten
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Field visit with Ronnie Smith to verify delineation lines performed on April 8, 2010. Field visit to verify delineation for the
extension with Emily Hughes on January 10, 2012.
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.
NWP 12 issued May 10, 2012 for the initial section of the line which ended on the east side of the Cape Fear River. Initial
impacts included 2.421 acres of permanent wetland conversion and 85 feet of temporary stream impact. This extension
will take the line north across Bamards Creek and ending at Sunnyvale Drive.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
® Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, explain.
Construction may begin on the portion of the line on the west side of the Cape Fear River prior to issuance of this
modification.
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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
See attached
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
table
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P [:IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
El Yes
El Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
6.377
2h. Comments: Impacts are conversion only. Permanent impacts = 3.071 acres, temporary impacts = 3.306 acres for the
entire project.
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 M
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ®T
Pipe crossing
UT to Town Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
5
45
S2 ❑ P ®T
Pipe crossing
JDD 1
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
5
40
S3 ❑ P ® T
Corridor
UT to Bamards
❑ PER
® Corps
10
81
maintenance
Creek
® INT
® DWQ
S4 ❑ P ® T
Pipe crossing
Non - stream Trib 1
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
10
41
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
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3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
207
3i. Comments: JDD 1 = Jurisdictional Ditch 1
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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
01 ❑ P [IT None
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction prop c
5a. 5b.
Pond ID
number
chart below.
5c. 5d. 5e. '
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Proposed use or purpose I (acres)
of pond Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded
P1 None
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): N/A
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of construction: N/A
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.
Project is in which protected basin?
6b. 6c. 6d.
Buffer impact
number — Reason
Permanent (P) or for
61 ❑P ❑T
B2 ❑P ❑T
B3 ❑ PEI T
6i. Comments:
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ® Other: Cape Fear
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6e. I 6f. I 6g.
Buffer
Stream name mitigation
required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
(square feet) I (square feet)
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
There will be no loss of wetland for this project. Impacts will result in conversion only. Of the 50 -foot easement, only 20 feet
has been identified to be permanently maintained. This results in avoidance of 6.13 acres of wetland conversion for the entire
project.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Directional bore technology is being proposed which will result in avoiding 1.30 acres of wetland and 162 linear feet of
perennial stream channel. Upon completion of pipeline installation, original grades and contours will be restored in wetland
areas and at stream crossings. Impacts will also be minimized by the use of native seed mix to restore wetland areas upon
completion of construction.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
® Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ® Corps
® Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
® Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Bank
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type non - riparian
wetland
Quantity 0.53 ac
3c. Comments:
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):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0.25 acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0.75 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments: NCEEP provided 0.25 acres of riparian wetland mitigation and 0.75 acres of non - riparian wetland mitigation
for the initial pipeline section. Total riparian wetland mitigation required for the entire project totals 0.25 acres. Thus, riparian
wetland mitigation for impacts on the entire project (initial and extension) were provided under the initial EEP request. That
receipt is attached. Additional non - riparian wetland mitigation (0.53 acres) is being provided by Lower Cape Fear Umbrella
Bank.
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.
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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
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
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.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(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).
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.
❑ Yes El No
Comments:
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: No impervious surfaces proposed
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ 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?
City of Wilmington and Brunswick
County
® Phase II
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
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ HQW
❑ 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
5. 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)
1 a. 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:
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):
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.
This line will provide natural gas service to areas currently developed or for which development permits have been
obtained. During the permitting of that development, water quality concerns would have been addressed. Further, in this
area natural gas utility alone would not allow for increased development density or development in previously
undevelopable areas, as would municipal wastewater service into previously unincorporated areas, or into low -lying areas
unsuitable for septic systems.
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.
No wastewater will be generated by the project.
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5. 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?
North Carolina Natural Heritage Virtual Workroom, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) North Carolina County
species list, and scoping letters to NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) and USFWS. Scoping letter sent to USFWS
and NCNHP. Those responses are included for your review.
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?
National Marine Fisheries website and NC Division of Marine Fisheries website. NMFS has no Essential Fish Habitat
mapped for the portion of the Cape Fear River in the project corridor. However, DMF has designated the shallow areas along
the river as Primary Nursery Area. We propose to directional bore beneath the Cape Fear River and associated wetlands and
will avoid those areas.
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?
Scoping letter to NC State Historic Preservation Office ( NCSHPO) contacted. An assessment of the entire project
corridor was performed by S &ME personnel including literature review, shovel tests and artifact classification. The
corridor was re- routed on the western end to avoid cultural resources, a bore was included to avoid another site beneath
a private drive, and the bore entry on the west bank of the Cape Fear was located to avoid impacts to cultural resources
as well. A copy of the S &ME Cultural Resources report has been included. Coordination with NCSHPO concerning
identified cultural resources is ongoing.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Directional bore technology will be used at the three areas
containing the 100 -year floodplain (Little Mallory Creek, Cape Fear River and Bamards Creek). This will result in the line
being placed well below the bottom of the channel and thus would not be affected by flood events.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM Maps
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agents Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only N an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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PROGRAM
February 12, 2013
Mara Sikora
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210 Expiration of Acceptance: August 12, 2013
Project: PNG Line 150 Extension County: New Hanover
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) 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 NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation
for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP 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 SL 2009 -337: An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by
S.L. 2011 -343.
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/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP 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 to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP, the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are
summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required for this impact is determined by permitting agencies.
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in
accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee
Instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at
(919) 707 -8915.
Sincerely,
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Suzann limek
Acting Director
cc: Karen Higgins, NCDWQ Wetlands /401 Unit
Emily Hughes, USACE - Wilmington
Chad Coburn, NCDWQ - Wilmington
Doug Huggett, NCDCM- Morehead City
Paul Masten, agent
File
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 -919 -707 -8976 / www.nceep.net
River
Basin
CU
Location
Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer I
(Sq. Ft.)
Buffer II
(Sq. Ft.)
Cold
Cool
Warm
Riparian
Non-Riparian
Coastal Marsh
Impact
Cape Fear
03030005
0
0
0
0.12
0
0
0
0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in
accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee
Instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at
(919) 707 -8915.
Sincerely,
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Suzann limek
Acting Director
cc: Karen Higgins, NCDWQ Wetlands /401 Unit
Emily Hughes, USACE - Wilmington
Chad Coburn, NCDWQ - Wilmington
Doug Huggett, NCDCM- Morehead City
Paul Masten, agent
File
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 -919 -707 -8976 / www.nceep.net

LOWER CAPE FEAR UMBRELLA MITIGATION BANK
STATEMENT OF CREDIT AVAILIBILITY
February 20, 2013
TO: Paul Masten FROM: Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Mitigation Bank
S&ME, Inc. c/o Land Management Group, Inc.
3006 Hall Waters Drive, Suite 100 3805- ANrightsville Avenue, Suite 15
Wilmington NC 284OS -8786 Wilmington, NC 28403
Project: PNG - Line 1S0 Extension (USACE Action Id: Not Provided)
Dear Paul:
Pursuant to your recent credit request, the Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Mitigation Bank (LCFUMB) is providing
preliminary acceptance to supply non - riparian wetland compensatory mitigation credits for impacts
associated with the Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) Line 150 Extension Project in the Lower Cape Fear River
Basin (CU 0303005). Please refer to the table below depicting the pending credits to be available
(anticipated March 15, 2013) and the credits requested via your recent email transmittal.
Note that the LCFUMB provides wetland credits in 0.10 -acre increments. Based upon receipt of your email
transmitted on February 15 (2013), LCFUMB will reserve 0.6 non - riparian wetland credits for a period of up
to 90 days from the date of the first credit release of the Bank: Note that requests to reserve credits beyond
90 days may require a deposit of up to 5% of the credit transfer fee.
Upon request for credit transfer, LCFUMB will issue an invoice in the amount of $28,986.60. Upon receipt of
payment, LCFUMB will provide an executed Transfer of Credit Certificate. Note that all payments must be
made with certified funds. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the credit types and amounts
requested are consistent with the compensatory mitigation requirements of the permit(s) issued. LCFUMB
and /or its agents are not responsible for determining the applicants mitigation requirements. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact me by phone at [phone] or by email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Land Managemen roup, Inc. (agent for LCFUMB)
4ristiaLn 4Prezios
Section Manager
Number of Credits To Be
Mitigation Type
Total Bank Credits
Available
(anticipated release date of
Credits Requested
Credits Reserved
March 15, 2013 )
Stream
4,832
725
�0
0
Non- Riparian Wetland
66.1
6.6
0.53
0.6
Riparian Wetland
93.7
9.4
0
0
Note that the LCFUMB provides wetland credits in 0.10 -acre increments. Based upon receipt of your email
transmitted on February 15 (2013), LCFUMB will reserve 0.6 non - riparian wetland credits for a period of up
to 90 days from the date of the first credit release of the Bank: Note that requests to reserve credits beyond
90 days may require a deposit of up to 5% of the credit transfer fee.
Upon request for credit transfer, LCFUMB will issue an invoice in the amount of $28,986.60. Upon receipt of
payment, LCFUMB will provide an executed Transfer of Credit Certificate. Note that all payments must be
made with certified funds. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the credit types and amounts
requested are consistent with the compensatory mitigation requirements of the permit(s) issued. LCFUMB
and /or its agents are not responsible for determining the applicants mitigation requirements. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact me by phone at [phone] or by email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Land Managemen roup, Inc. (agent for LCFUMB)
4ristiaLn 4Prezios
Section Manager

United States Department ®f the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726
February 16, 2012
Joey Lawler
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
Re: PNG River Road rrujcui- New Hanover Cuunty, NC
Dear Mr. Lawler:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally - protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http: / /www.Avs.gov /raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally - protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non - federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally- listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with file
Service is necessary. In addition -to the federally- protected species - list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
' The terjn "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does
not,necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
'species. Iiowever,-we recommend that -all practicable measures be taken'to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species of concern. '

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally - listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally- protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an '
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above- referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally- listed endangered or threatened species, their
fonnally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including_ implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the constriction
site and any nearby down - gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (littp: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
2

We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. if you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at
(919) 856 -4520 ext. 26.
Sincerely,
Pet Benjamin
Field Supervisor

List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibility
Alamance
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Chatham
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Cun ituck
Dare
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Franklin
Gates
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Martin
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
4
Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Sampson
Scotland
Tyrrell
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilson

NCD
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Conservation, Planning, & Community Affairs
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Linda Pearsall, Director Dee Freeman, Secretary_
January 20, 2012
Mr. Joey Lawler
S &ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273 -5560
Subject: PNG River Road Project— 1.8 miles of pipeline; Wilmington, New Hanover County
S &ME Project No. 1357 -12 -001
Dear Mr. Lawler:
The Natural Heritage Program has several records of rare species and natural areas close to the project area. We have
records of road - killed rare snakes — the State Special Concern Southern Hognose Snake (Heterodon simus) and the State
Significantly Rare Black Swamp Snake (Seminatrixpygaea) from the southern end of the project area. The Bamards
Creek natural area, of County significance, encompasses the marshes along this creek, in the project site; and the State
Special Concern Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is present in the site. The State Threatened American
Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) might well occur in Barnards Creek and in the marshes; we have a record for it
upstream of the project area.
The main concern for our Program is to avoid sedimentation into Barnards Creek, and avoid if at all possible impacts to
the marshes along the creek. Installation of a pipeline is not expected to impact the snakes or other terrestrial plant and
animal species.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at www.nenhp.org for a listing of rare plants and
animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the quad map. Our Program also has a new website that
allows users to obtain information on element occurrences and significant natural heritage areas within two miles of a
given location: <http: / /nhpweb.enr.state.ne.us/ public /virtual— workroom.phtml >. The user name is "guest" and the
password is your e-mail address (see instructions on log -in screen). You -may want to click "Help" for more information.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919 - 707 -8603 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Nawral Heritage Program
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601
Phone: 919 - 715 -41951 FAX: 919 - 715 -3060 Internet: www.oneNCNaturally.org
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IMPACT TABLES

PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED IMPACTS
Totals 276,823 6.355 77,722 1.793 105,468 2.421
LINE EXTENSION IMPACTS
Total
Riparian 5,681 sq It 0.129 ac
Non - riparian 30,257 sq ft 0.695 ac
Wetland
Area in corridor
Temporary Impacts
Permanent Impacts
Mitigation
impact
Mitigation Area Mitigation
Wetland unit
number
Flag line
sq ft acres
sq ft acres
sq ft acres
required (sq ft Ratio (sq ft Riparian
1
NA
R
116
0.003
0
0.000
0
0 000
No
NA
NA
NA
Yes
2
1
AB
642
0.015
275
0.015
126
0.003
No
NA
NA
NA
No
3
2
T/U
41,430
0 951
16,628
0.382
16,483
0 378
No
NA
NA
NA
No
4
3
V/W/X
26,653
0.612
10,789
0.248
10,242
0.235
Yes
10,242
0.5.1
5,121
Yes
5
4
Z/AA
33857
0 777
13,515
0.310
13,475
0 309
No
NA
NA
NA
No
6
5
DD /CC
631
0 015
352
0.008
279
0 006
No
NA
NA
NA
No
7
6
EE
528
0.012
352
0.008
85
0.002
No
NA
NA
NA
No
8
7
FF
5,325
0122
2,006
0.046
1,889
0 043
Yes
1,889
0 5:1
945
No
9
8
KK/LUOO
77,864
1.788
0
0.000
30,541,
0.701
Yes
1,000
0.5:1
500
Yes
10
9
PP
4,062
0.093
1,728
0.040
887
0.020
No
NA
NA
NA
No
11
10
CUCK
15,789
0 363
6,769
0.155
6,289
0144
Yes
6,289
1:1
6,289
No
12
11
CI /CJ
1,364
0.031
468
0.011
660
0.015
Yes
660
1:1
660
No
13
12
CG/CH
4,588
0105
1,875
0.043
1,592
0.037
Yes
1,592
1:1
1,592
No
14
13
CE/CF
20,359
0 467
8,074
0.185
8,837
0.203
Yes
8,837
1:1
8,837
No
15
14
CB /CC
8,884
0204
3,544
0.081
3,471
0.080
Yes
3,471
1:1
3,471
No
16
15
N /CA
14,611
0.335
6,124
0.141
5,003
0.115
Yes
5,003
1:1
5,003
No
17
16
A
1,384
0 032
534
0.012
395
0.009
Yes
395
1:1
395
No
18
17
CO
6,169
0.142
2,450
0.056
2,498
0.057
Yes
2,498
1:1
2,498
No
19
18
CM /CN
962
0 022
365
0.008
567
0.013
Yes
567
1:1
567
No
20
19
QQ/RR
1,310
0.030
547
0 013
754
0.017
No
NA
NA
NA
No
21
20
SS/TT
2,950
0.068
1,327
0.030
1,395
0.032
No
NA
NA
NA
No
22
NA
UU
7,074
0.162
0
0 000
0
0.000
No
NA
NA
NA
Yes
23
NA
W
271
0.006
0
0 000
0
0.000
No
NA
NA
NA
Yes
Totals 276,823 6.355 77,722 1.793 105,468 2.421
LINE EXTENSION IMPACTS
Total
Riparian 5,681 sq It 0.129 ac
Non - riparian 30,257 sq ft 0.695 ac
Totals 116,013 2.664 65,975 1.513 28,348 (::0.65)0
Total
Riparian 5,267 sq ft 0.121 ac
Non - riparian 23,081 sq ft 0.53 ac
Wetland
Area in corridor
Temporary Impacts
Permanent Impacts
Mitigation
impact
Mitigation Area Mitigation
Wetland unit
number
Fla line
s ft acres
s ft acres
s ft acres
required s ft Ratio s ft Riparian
24
21
C
22,462
0.516
30,748
0.704
10,613
0.244
Yes
10,613
1:1
10,613
No
25
22
K
668
0 016
561
0 013
266
0 006
Yes
266
1:1
266
No
26
23
C
51,954
1.193
0
0.000
2,850
0.065
Yes
2,850
1:1
2,850
Yes
27
24
L
2,765
0.064
2,588
0.059
1,297
0.030
Yes
1,297
1:1
1,297
No
28
25
M
1,430
0.033
1,430
0.033
775
0.018
Yes
775
1:1
775
No
29
26
N
6,241
0.143
6,241
0.143
0
0
No
NA
NA
NA
NA
30
27
G
1,555
0.036
1,555
0.036
945
0.022
Yes
945
1:1
945
No
31
28
H
23,841
0.547
18,805
0.432
9,185
0.211
Yes
9,185
11
9,185
No
32
29
I/F
5,097
0.117
1 4,047
1 0.093
1 2,417
1 0.055
Yes
1 2,417
1:1
2,417
1 Yes
Totals 116,013 2.664 65,975 1.513 28,348 (::0.65)0
Total
Riparian 5,267 sq ft 0.121 ac
Non - riparian 23,081 sq ft 0.53 ac

PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED IMPACTS
Totals 211 85
LINE EXTENSION IMPACTS
Stream/water unit
Stream impact
Flag line
Stream name
Width in corridor
Temporary Impact
Permanent Impacts
Perennial
Mitigation
Stream/water unit
number
Flag line
Stream name
linear feet
linear feet
linear feet
/intermittent
Mitigation
1
1
S
UT to Town Creek
56
45
0
perennial
Not required
2
2
SMM
Little Mallory
55
0
0
perennial
NA
3
NA
UU /NHW
Cape Fear
50
0
0
perennial
NA
Juridictional Ditch 1
JD Impact 1
JD
NA
50
40
0
perennial
Not required
Totals 211 85
LINE EXTENSION IMPACTS
Stream/water unit
Stream impact
number
Flag line
Stream name
Width in corridor
linear feet
Temporary Impact
linear feet
Permanent Impacts
linear feet
Perennial
/intermittent
Mitigation
4
NA
NHW
Bamards Creek
57
0
0
perennial
NA
5
NA
S2
UT to Barnards
Creek
115
81
0
intermittent
NA
Non - stream Tnb 1
Non - stream Trib 1
S1
NA
51
41
0
perennial
Not required
Totals 223 122

RESTORATION PLAN

RESTORATION PLAN
PNG Line 150 Extension Project
Wilmington, North Carolina
The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts
where practicable. As part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan
shall be implemented to restore temporarily- affected wetlands and streams. This plan
entails restoration of temporarily- disturbed areas to their original contours and conditions
to the degree practicable upon project completion. Further, disturbed wetland areas and
streambanks will be permanently stabilized with a native vegetative cover. Affected
streambanks will also be planted with woody species. The measures outlined below will
be specified in the contract documents prepared for construction of the proposed project.
Proposed restoration activities will include removal of temporarily- placed fill material
and restoration of original pre - disturbance contours. Excavated material shall be returned
to the trench to the extent possible, and remaining material relocated and retained on an
upland site. Excavated topsoil will be stockpiled separately and then replaced uniformly
over the area of excavation from which it was removed. The native seed mix identified
in Table 1 below will be utilized within temporarily- disturbed portions of the corridor
comprised of wetlands.
Table 1: Wetland Seed Mix
Species
Common Name
Percentage of Mix
El 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 cernuus
Lizards tail
02
100
• Wetland Seed Mix to be applied to all wetland areas extending five feet landward following construction.
• Recommended application rate: 20 -25 lbs. per acre.
At temporarily- affected streambanks, the native riparian seed mix specified in Table 2
below shall be utilized.

Restoration Plan S &ME project No. 1357 -12 -001
PNG Line 150 Extension February 5: 2012
Table 2: Riparian Seed Mix*
Species
Common Name
Percenta a of Mix
El mus vir inicus
Virginia wild rye
15
Panicum virgatum
Switch grass
15
A ostis stolinifera
Creeping bent grass
10
Rudbeckia hirta, NC eccitype
Black-eyed Susan
10
Coreo sis lanceolata
Lance leaf tickseed
10
Panicum clandestinum
Deer tongue
10
Andro o on gerardfi
Big bluestem
05
Juncus effusus
Soft rush
05
Echinochloa muricata
Awned barnyard grass
05
Schizach rium sco arum
Little bluestem
05
Sorphastrum nutans
Indian grass
05
Tri sacum dactyloides
Gamma grass
05
100
• Riparian Seed Mix to be applied to all disturbed streambanks, extending five feet landward following construction.
• Recommended application rate: 20 -25 Ibs per acre
Additionally, affected banks of stream crossings will be stabilized with coir matting and
revegetated using native woody species. In the event that restoration of the temporarily -
impacted streams occurs during the dormant season, woody plantings will likely consist of a
combination of live stake and bare root species (Table 3). In the event that restoration takes
place during the growing season, supplemental plantings will likely consist of containerized
species (Table 4).
Table 3: Live Stake and Bare Root Species*
Species
Common Name
Plant Spacing
Corpus amomum
Silky dogwood
2 feet on center
Physocarpos opulifolius
Ninebark
3 feet on center
Salix caroliniana
Carolina willow
1 foot on center
Salix nigra
Black willow
1 foot on center
Salix sericea
Silky willow
2 feet on center
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
3 feet on center
Symphoricarpos orbiculata
Coral Berry
2 feet on center
'For use when planting during the dormant season Select at least three of the listed species.
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Restoration Plan SWE project No. 1357 -12 -001
PNG Line 150 Extension February 5. 2012
Table 4: Containerized Species Composition*
Species
Common Name
Plant Spacing
Alnus serrulta
Tag alder
5 feet on center
Aronia arbutifolia
Red chokeberry
5 feet on center
Callicarpa Americana
Beautyberry
5 feet on center
Carpinus caroliniana
Ironwood
5 feet on center
Cercis canadensis
Redbud
5 feet on center
Corpus amomum
Silky dogwood
5 feet on center
Fraxinus caroliniana
Carolina ash
5 feet on center
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
5 feet on center
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
5 feet on center
Persea borbonia
Redbay
5 feet on center
Sambucus Canadensis
Elderberry
5 feet on center
"For use when planting during the growing season. Select at least two of the listed species.
Substitutions to the species identified in Tables 3 and 4 may be made based on
availability and approval of S &ME.
Restoration Plan Prepared By:
SBME, Inc.
9711 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
704.523.4726
jlawlerCc�smeinc.com
North Carolina Suppliers of native seed and plant material:
Coastal Plain Conservation Nursery
812 Drummonds Point Road
Edenton, N.C. 27932
p. 252.482.5707
http : / /www.coastalplainnursery.com
Mellow Marsh Farm
1312 Woody Store Road
Siler City, N.C. 27344
919.742.1200
919.742.1280 fax
www.mellowmarshfarm.com
Natives
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
688.527.1177
plants - Plantnative.net
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