20200021 Ver 1_401 Application_20210617

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 4, 2021 Ver 4
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
CYes r No
Change only 1 needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20200021 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
6 Fee received
✓ Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Erin Davis:eads\ebdavis
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Bull Chute Stream and Wetland Mitigation Site
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Lin Xu
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
6/17/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Caraway Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.8325
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
Is this a courtesy copy notification?
✓ Yes rNo
ID#
20200021
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date
5/14/2021
Longitude:
-79.8879
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:
Cick the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
PFR_form_Copy.pdf
Ale type rrust be FCF
Reviewing Office *
Central Office - [phone]
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Version
1
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A. Processing Information

County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Randolph
Is this a NCDMS Project
✓ Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
✓ Yes r No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
17 Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
n Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
✓ Yes
6 No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
7 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
n Regional General Permit (RGP)
I— Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
✓ Yes rNo
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act.*
na
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 27 - Restoration
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
n Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
n Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
✓ Yes ( No
n 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
n Riparian Buffer Authorization
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes GNo
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
Acceptance Letter Attachment
Approval Letter_NCDMS Bull Chute_SAW-2020-00049.pdf 209.87KB
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
✓ Yes GNo
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
✓ Yes f No
B. Applicant Information
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
n Owner 17 Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
6 Yes r No
2. Owner Information
✓ Yes r: No
✓ Yes F No
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Clarence H. Jones Jr. and Susan Redding Jones

2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book:1856 pg.2359
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
Street Address
1408 Brookwood Drive
Address Line 2
city
Reidsville
Fbstal / Zip Cork
27320
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Curtis A. Redding
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book:2213 pg. 0883
2c. Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
2546 Marlboro Church Rd.
Address Line 2
Sophia
Postal / Zip (bide
27350
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
David Lee and Beverly Shipton
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book: 1713 pg. 504
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
Street Address
4239 Stewart Road
Address Line 2
city
Sophia
Postal / Zip Cade
27350
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Barry B. and Regina H. Spencer
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book: 2260 pg. 0218
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
State/ Province/ Fiagion
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
State/ Province / Rsgion
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
State/ Province/ Ragion
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:

Street Address
2879 Marlboro Church Road
Address Line 2
aty State / Province / legion
Sophia NC
Postal / Zip (.ode Country
27350 United States
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Lin Xu
3b. Business Name:
NC Division of Mitigation Services
3c. Address
Street Address
217 West Jones Street
Address Line 2
atY State / Rovince / legion
Raleigh NC
Postal / ZZp Code Country
27603 United States
3d. Telephone Number: 3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Kevin Yates
4b. Business Name:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
4c.Address
Street Address
604 Macon Place
Address Line 2
(Sty State / Province / Region
Raleigh NC
Postal / Zip Qode Country
27609 United States
4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Bull Chute - Land Owner Auth. Forms.pdf 878.8KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
lc. Nearest municipality/ town:
Sophia
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
7736611524, 7735691887, 7735698612,
773568522, 7735882804, 7736807108
2b. Property size:
33
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Marlboro Church Rd
Address Line 2
(Sty State / Aovince / Region
Sophia NC
Festal / Zip Code Country
27350 United States
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Caraway Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401030404
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The Site has been in essentially the same working condition since the early 1990s, with pastureland used for grazing and forest scattered throughout. The pond at the upper reaches of
UT 2 was constructed in 1999; however, the pond never seemed to have filled entirely, except during the wettest years. No other appreciable changes (timbering or other construction
activities) appear to have occurred within, or immediately adjacent to the Site boundaries.
Land use at the Site is characterized by disturbed forest and livestock pasture. Riparian zones are primarily composed of herbaceous vegetation that is sparse and disturbed due to
livestock grazing, bush hogging, and regular land -management activities.
The Site provides water quality functions to an approximately 0.34-square mile (218.5-acre) watershed at the outfall; Site tributary watershed sizes range from 0.01-0.19 square mile
(5.4-120.9 acres). The watershed is dominated by pasture, forest, and sparse residential development. Impervious surfaces account for less than 2 percent of the upstream watershed
land surface.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes (- No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
BullChute_Fig1_SiteLocation.pdf 824.27KB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
BullChute_Figure2_SoilSurvey.pdf 736.56KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.928
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
8,720
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
To provide high quality compensatory mitigation for authorized stream and wetland impacts via stream restoration, stream enhancement (Level I, II, and II), riparian wetland
rehabilitation, wetland reestablishment, and wetland enhancement.
Proposed restoration activities include the construction of meandering, E/C-type stream channel resulting in 6974 linear feet of Priority I stream restoration, 617 linear feet of stream
enhancement (Level I), 833 linear feet of stream enhancement (Level II), 450 linear feet of stream enhancement (Level II with an adjusted ratio), 3.13 acres of riparian wetland re-
establishment, 0.114 acres of riparian wetland rehabilitation , and 1.462 acre of riparian wetland enhancement.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
A detailed description of the proposed activities is provided in the attached Mitigation Plan. The project will be completed with standard earth -moving equipment, including a track hoe,
track truck, pump around, and bulldozer.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
2021-06-15 Bull Chute (DMS Project 100137 ) -Final Mit. Plan - w. Response to IRT Cmts.pdf 98.55MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
6 Yes
Comments:
r No r Unknown

5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
F Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2020-00049
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Phillip Perkinson, Kenan Jernigan, Sandy Smith, Grant Lewis
Mom Environmental
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
A site visit was conducted on May 19, 2020 in which streams and wetlands on the site were verified and amended. The signed Notification of Jurisdictional Determination dated May 27,
2020 is attached.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
SAW-2020-00650 signed PJD.pdf 6.41MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes t: No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
17 Wetlands 17 Streams -tributaries
r7 Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
r Buffers
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)
2g. Impact
area*
GG
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland GG
Yes
Corps
0.025
(acres)
GH
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland GH
Yes
Corps
0.019
(acres)
GK
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland GK
Yes
Corps
0.024
(acres)
KA
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland KA
Yes
Corps
0.069
(acres)
KB
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland KB
Yes
Corps
0.005
(acres)
PF
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland PF
No
Corps
0.009
(acres)
PI
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland PI
Yes
Corps
0.036
(acres)
PL
Ecological Restoration
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland PL
No
Corps
0.007
(acres)
PN
Ecological Restoration
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland PN
No
Corps
0.020
(acres)
WA
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland WA
No
Corps
0.024
(acres)
WB
Ecological Restoration
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland WB
No
Corps
0.026
(acres)
WC
Ecological Restoration
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland WC
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
WD
Ecological Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland WD
Yes
Corps
0.012
(acres)

WE
Ecological Restoration
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland WE
No
Corps
0.012
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.289
2i. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.289
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.Impact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-1
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
1,623
(linear feet)
$2
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-1
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
1,360
(linear feet)
S3
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-2
Intermittent
Corps
8
Average (feet)
601
(linear feet)
S4
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-3
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
588
(linear feet)
S5
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-3
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
1,242
(linear feet)
S6
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-4
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
386
(linear feet)
37
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-4
Perennial
Corps
8
Average (feet)
2,077
(linear feet)
38
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
Ur-4A
Intermittent
Corps
4
Average (feet)
232
(linear feet)
S9
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
Ur-4A
Intermittent
Corps
4
Average (feet)
52
(linear feet)
010
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-4B
Intermittent
Corps
4
Average (feet)
161
(linear feet)
011
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-4B
Intermittent
Corps
4
Average (feet)
11
(linear feet)
S12
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-4C
Intermittent
Corps
3
Average (feet)
135
(linear feet)
S13
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-5
Intermittent
Corps
3
Average (feet)
53
(linear feet)
S14
Ecological Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT-6
Intermittent
Corps
3
Average (feet)
40
(linear feet)
S15
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-6
Intermittent
Corps
3
Average (feet)
32
(linear feet)
S16
Ecological Restoration
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
UT-7
Intermittent
Corps
3
Average (feet)
127
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
3,819
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
2423
3j. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
4.901
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type
4e. Waterbodytype
4f. Impact area
PA
Ecological Restoration
P
Pond PA
Dewatering
Pond
0.15

4g. Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00 0.15
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.15
4h. Comments:
dam removal on a 0.156 acre pond
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
This is a stream and wetland mitigation project. The proposed project is anticipated to increase function and length/area of jurisdictional streams and
wetlands.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The only activities that will take place in the stream are filling and stabilization of banks, the placement of channel bed material, and the installation of
cross vanes and drop structures. No machinery wdll be driven within existing stream channels. If water is present, channels will be temporarily
dewatered and all work will be performed in the dry. Impacts to jurisdictional areas are designed to benefit hydrology and vegetative communities.
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 6- No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
N/A as this is a stream and wetland mitigation project.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
✓ Yes ( No
If no, explain why:
This site is not located within any designated NC Riparian Buffer Basin.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
✓ Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
✓ Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
« Yes r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPAUSEPA)?*
✓ Yes r No
lc. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
( Yes r No
NEPA or SEPA Final Approval Letter
App_E_NCNHP_and_CE_Doc.pdf 10.34MB
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
✓ Yes rNo

3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes « No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This is a stream and wetland mitigation project and is anticipated to improve water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes r No « WA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
« Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
« Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes « No
« No r Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
« Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes « No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?"
✓ Yes « No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
✓ Yes « No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS Raleigh Office direct communication
Consultation Documentation Upload
BuIlChuteUSFWS.pdf 4.19MB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes « No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Fisheries Essential Fish Habitat Mapper v2.0 (online)
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
✓ Yes « No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC Historic Preservation Office direct communication
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
BullChute_SHPO.pdf 243.64KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
✓ Yes « No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM panel number 7735)

Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
App_F_FEMA.pdf
Bu IlChute_Impact_Figuress.pdf
App_E_NCNHP_and_CE_Doc.pdf
BullChute_100137_MP_2021.pdf
BullChute401 FeeMemo.pdf
25.36MB
5.74MB
10.34MB
62.62MB
761.27KB
Signature
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Kevin Yates
Signature
Full Name (DMS Signature)
Lin Xu
DSM Signature
Date
6/17/2021

MEMORANDUM:
TO: Debby Davis
FROM: Lin Xu
SUBJRCT: Payment of Permit Fee for 401 Certificate Application
DATE: June 18, 2021
Th e Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is implementing a mitigation project for Bull Chute
Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Site in Randolph County (DMS IMS # 100137). The
activities associated with this restoration project involve stream restoration related temporary
stream and wetland impact. To conduct these activities, the DMS must submit a Pre -
construction Notification (PCN) Form to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) for review and
approval. The DWR assesses a fee of $570.00 for this review.
Please transfer $570.00 from DMS Fund # 2984, Account # 535120 to DWR as payment for this
review. If you have any questions concerning this matter, I can be reached at 919-707 -8319.
Thanks for your assistance.
c c: Erin Davis, DWR
LX
`LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 1856
Page: 2359 County: Randolph
Parcel ID Number: 7736807108
Street Address: NIA
Property Owner (please print): Mr. Bert Jones
Property Owner (please print): Mrs. Susan Jones
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)' (Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)2
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: Mr. Bert Jones and Mrs. Susan Jones
(if different from above)
1408 Brookwood Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
Property Owner Telephone Number: 336) "312 -(,17/
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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(Property Owner Authorized Signature)
(Date)
'-1- YID-. /9
(Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
2Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

`LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 2260
Page: 0218 County: Randolph
Parcel ID Number: 7736611524
Street Address: N/A
Property Owner (please print: Mr. Barry Spencer
Property Owner (please print): Mrs, Regina Spencer
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)' (Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)2
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: 2879 Marlboro Church Road
(if different from above)
Sophia. NC 27350
Property Owner Telephone Number: S? 6 - 1 - /121 V
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
(Property er Authorized Si ' ature) (Date)
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(Property Owner Authorized Signa ure)
(Date)
Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
Deed Book: 1713
Page: 0504 County: Randolph
Parcel ID Number: 773 5882804
Street Address: 4239 Stewart Road
Sophia. NC 27350
Property Owner (please print: Mr. David Shipton
Property Owner (please print): Mrs. Beverly Shipton
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)' (Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)2
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland andlor
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address:
(if different from above)
Property Owner Telephone Number: -3- 8 E a " OS 6-0
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

'LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:
The below parcels located in Randolph County:
1) Deed Book 001416 Page No. 0154 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735691887
2) Deed Book 001187 Page No. 2018 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735692334
3) Deed Book 001447 Page No. 0980 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735698612
4) Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2361 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), 7735685225
Street Address: N/A
Property Owner (please print: Curtis Redding
Property Owner (please print):
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
of Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
(Contractor/Agent/Project Manager)' (Name of Contractor/Agent Firm/Agency)Z
to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a potential stream, wetland and/or
riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream and/or wetland determinations and
delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required permit(s) or certification(s). I
agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the property
as part of these environmental reviews.
Property Owners(s) Address: 4126 Baker Farm Road
(if different from above) Sophia, NC 27350
Property Owner Telephone Number: 336 ` a / q ^ Q L/0Y
Property Owner Telephone Number:
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
C-4_,..L a.
(Property Owner Authorized Signature)
(Date)
(Property Owner Authorized Signature) (Date)
'Name of full delivery staff member (full -deliveries) or DMS project manager (design -bid -build).
Name of company (full -deliveries) or DMS (design -bid -build).

DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form
Contact Name*
Contact Email Address*
Project Owner*
Project Name*
Project County*
Owner Address:*
Grant Lewis
[e-mail]
NC Division of Mitigation Services
Bull Chute
Randolph
Street Address
217 West Jones Street
Address Line 2
City State / Rovince / Region
Raleigh NC
Fbstal / Zip Code Country
27603 US
Is this a transportation project?* r Yes c: No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
l 401 Water Quality Certification - I— 401 Water Quality Certification -
Reg ula r Express
I— Individual Permit I— Modification
I— Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
c: Yes (' No
Please list all existing project ID's associated with this projects.*
DWR Project # 20200021 / NCDMS Project # 100137 / SAW-2020-0049
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
No
Please give a brief project description below and include location information.*
The Site encompasses 31.7 acres of disturbed forest and livestock
pasture along unnamed tributaries to Caraway Creek. In its current
state, the Site includes 8720 linear feet of degraded stream channel,
1.9 acres of degraded wetland, 3.6 acres of drained hydric soil.
Proposed restoration activities include the construction of
meandering, E/C-type stream channel resulting in 6974 linear feet of
Priority I stream restoration, 617 linear feet of stream enhancement
(Level I), 833 linear feet of stream enhancement (Level II), 450 linear
feet of stream enhancement (Level II with an adjusted ratio), 3.13
acres of riparian wetland re-establishment, 0.114 acres of riparian
wetland rehabilitation , and 1.462 acre of riparian wetland
enhancement.

By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
• This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
• I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
• !also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
Signature *
Submittal Date 5/14/2021

5/14/2021 Submission Completed
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form
Contact Name* Grant Lewis
Contact Email Address* [e-mail]
Project Owner* NC Division of Mitigation Services
Project Name* Bull Chute
Project County* Randolph
Owner Address: * Street AddreFe
217 West Jones Street
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Raleigh NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27603 US
Is this a transportation project?* (-) Yes QQ No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
.. 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
❑ Individual Permit
❑ Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
Yes No
Please list all existing project ID's associated with this projects.*
DWR Project # 20200021 / NCDMS Project # 100137 / SAW-2020-0049
NORTH CAROLINA
Envlronmrntc! Qrralily
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Modification
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
No
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/Submit 1 /2

5/14/2021 Submission Completed
Please give a brief project description below and include location information. *
The Site encompasses 31.7 acres of disturbed forest and livestock pasture along unnamed tributaries to Caraway Creek. In
its current state, the Site includes 8720 linear feet of degraded stream channel, 1.9 acres of degraded wetland, 3.6 acres of
drained hydric soil.
Proposed restoration activities include the construction of meandering, E/C-type stream channel resulting in 6974 linear
feet of Priority I stream restoration, 617 linear feet of stream enhancement (Level I), 833 linear feet of stream enhancement
(Level II), 450 linear feet of stream enhancement (Level II with an adjusted ratio), 3.13 acres of riparian wetland re-
establishment, 0.114 acres of riparian wetland rehabilitation , and 1.462 acre of riparian wetland enhancement.
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
• This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401
Certification Rule.
• I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
• I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting
location and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you
can submit an application.
Signature*
Submittal Date 5/14/2021
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/Submit 2/2

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
May 8, 2020
Kathy Matthews
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
US Fish & Wildlife Services
Raleigh Field Office
Submitted electronically to Kathryn [e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Federally Protected Species
Dear Ms. Matthews:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, of Raleigh, NC has been awarded a contract by DMS to provide 7583 Stream Mitigation
Units and 4.1 Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, North
Carolina.
One of the earliest tasks to be performed is completion of an environmental screening and preparation/submittal of a
Categorical Exclusion (CE) document. This document is specifically required by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) to ensure compliance with various federal environmental laws and regulations. DMS must demonstrate that its
projects comply with federal mandates as a precondition to FHWA reimbursement of compensatory mitigation costs
borne by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to offset its projects' unavoidable impacts to streams and
wetlands.
The last outstanding item for the CE and purpose of this letter is to request concurrence from the US Fish & Wildlife
Service concerning federally protected species biological conclusions for the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation
Site. Please review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act from the potential mitigation project. This letter provides information about the project including
the project location & description, the mitigation plan, and information concerning the presence of suitable habitat for
listed species with biological conclusions. Please find attached a USGS map depicting the proposed project's
conservation easement boundary.
Project Location & Description
The project site is located in Randolph County, less than one mile northwest of New Market and 4.5 miles northwest of
Randleman The Site is located within Targeted Local Watershed and Local Watershed Plan Area (Caraway Creek)
14-digit HUC (03040103050040) of the Yadkin River basin. Stream and wetland mitigation areas are located along
unnamed tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek; current land use is active pastureland. Riparian zones are primarily
composed of herbaceous vegetation that is sparse and disturbed due to livestock grazing, bush hogging, and regular land -
management activities. The proposed conservation easement area contains approximately 32.8 acres.
The Bull Chute Mitigation Site is located within the Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion of the Piedmont Physiographic
Province. The ecoregion is characterized by dissected irregular plains, some rounded hills and ridges, and low to
moderate gradient streams with cobble, gravel, and sandy substrates. Onsite elevations range from a high of 790 feet
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) at the upper reaches to a low of approximately 690 feet NGVD at the Site
outfall (USGS Glenola, North Carolina 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle).
Site tributary watershed sizes range from 0.02-0.19 square miles (11-121 acres). The watershed is dominated by pasture,
agricultural land, forest, and sparse residential property. Impervious surfaces account for less than 1 percent of the
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Soils that occur within the Site, according to the Web Soil Survey (USDA 2019) are described in the following table.
Web Soil Survey Soils Manned within the Site
Map Unit
Symbol
Map Unit Name
(Classification)
Hydric
Status
Description
BaE
Badin-Tarrus complex
(Typic Hapludults-Typic
Kanhapludults)
Non-hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is residuum weathered from
metavolcanics and/or argillite. Depth to the seasonal high-
water table and restrictive features is more than 80 inches.
Slopes are 25-45 percent.
MaC,
MeB2,
MeC2
Mecklenburg loam and clay
loam
(Ultic Hapludalfs)
Non hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
seasonal high-water table is more than 80 inches. Depth to
restrictive features is 40-60 inches to paralithic bedrock.
Slopes are 2-15 percent.
WvB2,
WvC2
Wynott-Enon complex
(Typic Hapludalfs-Ultic
Hapludalfs)
Non-hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
seasonal high-water table and restrictive features is more than
80 inches. Slopes are 2-15 percent.
Existing wetlands and drained hydric soils were mapped by a licensed soil scientist (NC LSS # 1233) on July 29, 2019
as soils of the Wehadkee series
Mitigation Plan
Stream restoration efforts are designed to restore a stable stream that approximates hydrodynamics, stream geometry,
and local microtopography relative to reference conditions. Restoration at the Site will be Priority I restoration; therefore,
bankfull elevations will be raised to meet the adjacent valley floodplain elevation.
Stream restoration is expected to entail 1) channel excavation, 2) spoil stockpiling, 3) channel stabilization, 4) channel
diversion, and 5) channel backfill.
Stream enhancement will entail restoration of stream dimension, installation of easement markers, the removal of
livestock, planting riparian buffers with native forest vegetation to facilitate stream recovery and prevent further
degradation of the stream, and/or the removal of invasive species.
Alternatives for wetland reestablishment are designed to restore a fully functioning wetland system, which will provide
surface water storage, nutrient cycling, removal of imported elements and compounds, and will create a variety and
abundance of wildlife habitat.
Portions of the Site underlain by hydric soils have been impacted by stream degradation, ditching and dredging,
vegetative clearing, livestock trampling, and other land disturbances associated with land use management. Wetland
reestablishment options should focus on the removal of livestock, restoration of vegetative communities, restoration of
stream corridors and historic groundwater tables, and the reestablishment of soil structure and microtopographic
variations.
Restoration of floodplain forest allows for development and expansion of characteristic species across the landscape.
Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to diversity and provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced
feeding and nesting opportunities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife. Revegetating floodplains will
provide overall system stability, shade, and wildlife habitat. In addition, viable riparian communities will improve system
biogeochemical function by filtering pollutants from overland and shallow subsurface flows and providing organic
materials to adjacent stream channels.
Variations in vegetative planting will occur based on topography and hydraulic condition of soils. Vegetative species
composition will be based on RFEs, site -specific features, and community descriptions from Classification of the Natural
Communities of North Carolina (Schafale and Weakley 1990). Community associations to be utilized include: 1)
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, 2) Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest and 3) Streamside Assemblage.

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Bare -root seedlings within the Piedmont Alluvial Forest and Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest will be planted at a density
of approximately 680 stems per acre on 8-foot centers, and in the stream -side assemblage at a density of approximately
2720 stems per acre on 4-foot centers Planting will be performed between November 15 and March 15 to allow plants
to stabilize during the dormant period and set root during the spring season.
NC Natural Heritage Program
A search of the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database was conducted and no federally or state -protected
species are known to occur within the Site. One record of Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) has
previously been identified within a one -mile radius of the Site (see attached).
Federally Protected Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service's website was reviewed and two federally -protected species are known to occur in
Randolph County. A habitat assessment and biological conclusion for each are provided below.
Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) Endangered
Biological conclusion: No Effect
The Cape Fear shiner is known only from the Cape Fear River watershed. In general, habitat occurs in streams with
clean gravel, cobble, or boulder substrates. It is most often observed inhabiting slow pools, riffles, and slow runs
associated with water willow (Justicia americana) beds, which it uses for cover. Juveniles can be found inhabiting
slackwater, among large rock outcrops and in flooded side channels and pools. Spawning occurs May through June,
when water temperatures reach 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The Site is located in the Yadkin River Basin; therefore, this
project will have no effect on Cape Fear shiner.
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) Endangered
Biological conclusion: No Effect
Schweinitz's sunflower is found along roadside rights -of -way, maintained power lines and other utility rights -of -way,
edges of thickets and old pastures, clearings and edges of upland oak -pine -hickory woods and Piedmont longleaf pine
forests, and other sunny or semi -sunny habitats where disturbances (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, blow downs, storms,
frequent fire) help create open or partially open areas for simlight. It is intolerant of full shade and excessive competition
from other vegetation. Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in a variety of soil series; it is generally found growing on shallow
sandy soils with high gravel content. The Site is currently an active pasture subject to continuous grazing and cattle
traffic, bushhogging, and land maintenance activities. The species has not been documented in the area, nor has there
been Critical Habitat designated for the species. The post -construction condition of the Site may create appropriate
habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower. Due to grazing impacts and active disturbance of the existing land use, habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower is currently lacking; therefore, this project will have no effect on Schweinitz's sunflower. In
addition, construction will not occur prior to the active survey window (late August -frost); therefore, surveys will be
completed prior to construction during the optimal survey window in the event of any Site condition changes.
Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Grant Lewis
President/Senior Project Manager
Attachments:
Figure 1. Site Location
NCNHP Report

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Allison Keith
Axiom Environmental
218 Snow Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Bull Chute; 19-008.01
Dear Allison Keith:
Roy Cooper, Governor
Susi Hamilton, Secretary
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
August 1, 2019
NCNHDE-9898
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butlerna ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 w. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 919.707,9120 • FAX 919,707,9121

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From: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:01 PM
To: Corri Faquin
Cc: Kevin Yates; Grant Lewis
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Attachments: 20200406_LTRSNT_FWS_COE_NCDMSBullChuteMitigationSiteSAW-2020-00049.pdf
Hi Corri,
I sent a "no objection" letter to the Corps for this project on April 6. I've attached the letter.
I hope you are well,
Kathy Matthews
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-856-4520, x. 27
From: Corri Faquin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 1:31 PM
To: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kevin Yates<[e-mail]>; Grant Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Ms. Matthews
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, of Raleigh, NC has been awarded a contract by DMS to provide 7583 Stream Mitigation Units and 4.1
Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, North Carolina. One of the earliest
tasks to be perfoiined is completion of an environmental screening and preparation/submittal of a Categorical Exclusion (CE)
document. The last outstanding item for the CE and purpose of attached letter is to request concurrence from the US Fish & Wildlife
Service concerning federally protected species biological conclusions for the Site.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any additional infonation.
Thank you,
Corri
Corri Faquin
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-414-2471
[e-mail]
axiomenvironmental.org
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh ES Field Office
55 1-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
April 6, 2020
Kim Browning
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Mitigation Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: NCDMS Bull Chute Mitigation Site / SAW-2020-00049/ Randolph County
Dear Mrs. Browning:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the project advertised in the above
referenced Public Notice. The project, as advertised in the Public Notice, is expected to have
minimal adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources. Therefore, we have no objection to the
activity as described in the permit application.
In accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (ESA) and based on the
information provided, and other available information, it appears the action is not likely to
adversely affect federally listed species or their critical habitat as defined by the ESA. We believe
that the requirements of section 7 (a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied for this project. Please
remember that obligations under the ESA must be reconsidered if: (1) new information identifies
impacts of this action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered; (2) this action is 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.
For your convenience a list of all federally protected endangered and threatened species in North
Carolina is now available on our website at <http://www.fws.gov/raleigh>. Our web page contains
a complete and updated list of federally protected species, and a list of federal species of concern
known to occur in each county in North Carolina.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review and provide comments on the proposed action.
Should you have any questions regarding the project, please contact John Ellis at [phone],
extension 26.
Sincerely,
Xt
for Pete Benjamin,
Field Supervisor
cc: NMFS, Beaufort, NC
EPA, Atlanta, GA
WRC, Raleigh

CORRESPONDENCE FROM
NC STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
March 4, 2020
Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Submitted electronically to [e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Dear Renee,
The purpose of this letter is to request written concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the
Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site in Randolph County, a Full -Delivery project for the N.C. Division of
Mitigation Services. Please review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to SHPO from a
potential stream restoration project depicted on the attached mapping.
Project Name: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site
Project Location: 4126 Baker Farm Road, Sophia, NC 27350 (35.8325°N, 79.8879°W)
Project Contact: Kevin Yates, Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, 604 Macon Place, Raleigh, NC 27604
Project Description: The project has been identified for the purpose of providing in -kind mitigation for unavoidable
stream and wetland impacts. Permits will be obtained from the NC DWR and USACE to restore waters of the US as well
as soil and erosion control permits. The project encompasses 32.8 acres of active pastureland. Approximately 8758 linear
feet of stream and 5.1 acres of riparian wetland will be restored or enhanced as part of this project.
The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or artifact deposits over 50
years old. "Significant" cultural resources are those that are eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places. Evaluations of site significance are made with reference to the eligibility criteria of the
National Register (36 CFR 60) and in consultation with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Field visits were conducted between August 2019 and January 2020 to conduct evaluations for presence of structures or
features that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. No structures were identified within the Site
boundaries that may be eligible for the National Register. In addition to field reviews for historically relevant structures,
a records search was conducted of the online SHPO HPOWEB2.0 web application to determine if documented
occurrences of historic structures or artifacts occur within, or adjacent to the Site. The SHPO identified no features within
the Site boundaries or within a 1.0 mile radius of the Site. Typical SHPO coordination will occur prior to construction
activities to determine if any significant cultural resources are present; however, no constraints are expected at this time.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions
that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Grant Lewis
President
Attachments: Figure 1. Site Location, Figure 2. Proposed Restoration, Site Photographs

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
March 26, 2020
Corri Faquin
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
[e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation, 4126 Baker Farm Road, Sophia, ER 20-0559
Dear Ms. Faquin:
Thank you for your email of March 4, 2020, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
kaa,a-Wt,g6
amona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

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■ ■ ■■ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
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Allison Keith
Axiom Environmental
218 Snow Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Bull Chute; 19-008.01
Dear Allison Keith:
Roy Cooper, Governor
Susi Hamilton, Secretary
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
August 1, 2019
NCNHDE-9898
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butlerna ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 w. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 919.707,9120 • FAX 919,707,9121

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Appendix A
Categorical Exclusion Form for Division of Mitigation Services Projects
Version 2
Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the environmental
document.
Part
Project Name:
1: General Project Information
Bull Chute Stream & Riparian Wetland Mitigation Site
County Name:
Randolph County
DMS Number:
100137
Project Sponsor:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
Project Contact Name:
Kevin Yates
Project Contact Address:
604 Macon Place, Raleigh NC
[e-mail]
Project Contact E-mail:
DMS Project Mana • er:
The Site is located within the Upper Uwharrie
Targeted Local Watershed 03040103050040.
restoration, 229 If of stream enhancement
enhancement (level III), 2.4 acres of riparian
and 0.8 acre of riparian wetland enhancement.
wetlands, and planting with native, woody
Matthew Reid
Project Description
Local Watershed Plan area, which includes the Caraway Creek
This project is proposed to include approximately 6833 If of stream
(level I), 1426 If of stream enhancement (level II), 270 If of stream
wetland reestablishment,1.9 acres of riparian wetland rehabilitation,
Site alterations include removing livestock, restoring streams and
vegetation.
For Official Use Only
Reviewed By:
May 29, 2020
Date DMS Project Manager
Conditional Approved By:
Date For Division Administrator
FHWA
❑ Check this box if there are outstanding issues
Final Approval By:
5-28 —ZD Pen -aid 61 dcur
Date For Division Administrator
FHWA

Part 2: All Projects
Regulation/Question Response
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)
1. Is the project located in a CAMA county?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Does the project involve ground -disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
3. Has a CAMA permit been secured?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
4. Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management
Program?
❑ Yes
❑ No
11 N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
1. Is this a "full -delivery" project?
x Yes
❑ No
2. Has the zoning/land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been
designated as commercial or industrial?
❑ Yes
x No
❑ N/A
3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
❑ Yes
x No
❑ N/A
4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
❑ Yes
❑ No
ri N/A
5. As a result of a Phase 11 Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within the project area?
❑ Yes
❑ No
r N/A
6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of
Historic Places in the project area?
❑ Yes
ri No
2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform
Act)
1. Is this a "full -delivery" project?
x Yes
❑ No
2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate?
G1 Yes
❑ No
❑ N/A
3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds?
❑ Yes
x No
❑ N/A
4. Has the owner of the property been informed:
* prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and
* what the fair market value is believed to be?
x Yes
❑ No
❑ N/A

Part 3: Ground -Disturbing Activities
Regulation/Question Response
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
1. Is the project located in a county claimed as "territory" by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians?
❑ Yes
E No
2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
Antiquities Act (AA)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands?
❑ Yes
ri No
2. Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects
of antiquity?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
1. Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources?
❑ Yes
❑ No
r N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained?
❑ Yes
❑ No
D N/A
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
1. Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat
listed for the county?
ri Yes
❑ No
2. Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species?
❑ Yes
x No
❑ N/A
3. Are T&E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical
Habitat?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
4. Is the project "likely to adversely affect" the specie and/or "likely to adversely modify"
Designated Critical Habitat?
❑ Yes
❑ No
L N/A
5. Does the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries concur in the effects determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
6. Has the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries rendered a "jeopardy" determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A

Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as "territory"
by the EBCI?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed
project?
❑ Yes
❑ No
E N/A
3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred
sites?
❑ Yes
❑ No
E N/A
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
1. Will real estate be acquired?
E Yes
❑ No
2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide or locally
important farmland?
L Yes
❑ No
❑ N/A
3. Has the completed Form AD-1006 been submitted to NRCS?
L Yes
❑ No
❑ N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control/modify any
water body?
r Yes
❑ No
2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted?
Lit Yes
❑ No
❑ N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(fl)
1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public,
outdoor recreation?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Has the NPS approved of the conversion?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish
Habitat)
1. Is the project located in an estuarine system?
❑ Yes
E No
2. Is suitable habitat present for EFH-protected species?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the
project on EFH?
❑ Yes
❑ No
ri N/A
4. Will the project adversely affect EFH?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
5. Has consultation with NOAA-Fisheries occurred?
❑ Yes
❑ No
D N/A
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
1. Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A
Wilderness Act
1. Is the project in a Wilderness area?
❑ Yes
x No
2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining
federal agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
x N/A

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Bull Chute
4126 Baker Farm Road
Sophia, NC 27350
Inquiry Number: 5975759.2s
February 18, 2020
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Map Findings Summary 4
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GEOCHECK ADDENDUM
Physical Setting Source Addendum_ A-1
Physical Setting Source Summary A-2
Physical Setting SSURGO Soil Map _ A-5
Physical Setting Source Map A-11
Physical Setting Source Map Findings A-13
Physical Setting Source Records Searched PSGR-1
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPA's Standards
and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-13), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments for Forestland or Rural Property (E 2247-16), the ASTM Standard Practice for Limited
Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen Process (E 1528-14) or custom requirements developed
for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
4126 BAKER FARM ROAD
SOPHIA, NC 27350
COORDINATES
Latitude (North): 35.8338210 - 35° 50' 1.75"
Longitude (West): 79.8882970 - 79° 53' 17.86"
Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 17
UTM X (Meters): 600409.3
UTM Y (Meters): 3965887.2
Elevation: 756 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map:
Version Date:
East Map:
Version Date:
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
5945527 GLENOLA, NC
2013
5945577 RANDLEMAN, NC
2013
Portions of Photo from: 20140827, 20140705
Source: USDA
TC5975759.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

MAPPED SITES SUMMARY
Target Property Address:
4126 BAKER FARM ROAD
SOPHIA, NC 27350
Click on Map ID to see full detail.
MAP RELATIVE DIST (ft. & mi.)
ID SITE NAME ADDRESS DATABASE ACRONYMS ELEVATION DIRECTION
NO MAPPED SITES FOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was not listed in any of the databases searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDR's search of available ("reasonably ascertainable ") government
records either on the target property or within the search radius around the target property for the
following databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL National Priority List
Proposed NPL Proposed National Priority List Sites
NPL LIENS Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL National Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY Federal Facility Site Information listing
SEMS Superfund Enterprise Management System
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE Superfund Enterprise Management System Archive
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS Corrective Action Report
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG RCRA - Large Quantity Generators
RCRA-SQG RCRA - Small Quantity Generators
RCRA-VSQG RCRA - Very Small Quantity Generators (Formerly Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generators)
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
LUCIS Land Use Control Information System
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US ENG CONTROLS Engineering Controls Sites List
US INST CONTROL Sites with Institutional Controls
Federal ERNS list
ERNS Emergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS . Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF List of Solid Waste Facilities
OLI Old Landfill Inventory
DEBRIS Solid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
LCID Land -Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
LUST Regional UST Database
INDIAN LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUST TRUST State Trust Fund Database
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST Underground Storage Tank Listing
UST Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
AST AST Database
INDIAN UST Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
VCP Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS Brownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS A Listing of Brownfields Sites
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY Recycling Center Listing
HIST LF Solid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODI Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
ODI Open Dump Inventory
DEBRIS REGION 9 Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
IHS OPEN DUMPS Open Dumps on Indian Land
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL Delisted National Clandestine Laboratory Register
US CDL National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2 CERCLA Lien Information
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
SPILLS Spills Incident Listing
IMD Incident Management Database
SPILLS 90 SPILLS 90 data from FirstSearch
SPILLS 80 SPILLS 80 data from FirstSearch
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR RCRA - Non Generators / No Longer Regulated
FUDS Formerly Used Defense Sites
DOD Department of Defense Sites
SCRD DRYCLEANERS State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
US FIN ASSUR Financial Assurance Information
EPA WATCH LIST EPA WATCH LIST
2020 COR ACTION 2020 Corrective Action Program List
TSCA_ Toxic Substances Control Act
TRIS Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
SSTS Section 7 Tracking Systems
ROD Records Of Decision
RMP Risk Management Plans
RAATS RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
PRP Potentially Responsible Parties
PADS PCB Activity Database System
ICIS Integrated Compliance Information System
FTTS FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
MLTS Material Licensing Tracking System
COAL ASH DOE Steam -Electric Plant Operation Data
COAL ASH EPA_ Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
PCB TRANSFORMER PCB Transformer Registration Database
RADINFO Radiation Information Database
HIST FTTS FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
DOT OPS Incident and Accident Data
CONSENT Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INDIAN RESERV Indian Reservations
FUSRAP Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
UMTRA Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
LEAD SMELTERS Lead Smelter Sites
US AIRS Aerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem
US MINES Mines Master Index File
ABANDONED MINES Abandoned Mines
FINDS Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
ECHO Enforcement & Compliance History Information
UXO Unexploded Ordnance Sites
DOCKET HWC Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
FUELS PROGRAM EPA Fuels Program Registered Listing
AIRS Air Quality Permit Listing
ASBESTOS ASBESTOS
COAL ASH Coal Ash Disposal Sites
DRYCLEANERS Drycleaning Sites
Financial Assurance Financial Assurance Information Listing
NPDES NPDES Facility Location Listing
UIC Underground Injection Wells Listing
AOP Animal Operation Permits Listing
MINES MRDS Mineral Resources Data System
SEPT HAULERS Permitted Septage Haulers Listing
CCB Coal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) Listing
PCSRP Petroleum -Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
EDR Hist Auto EDR Exclusive Historical Auto Stations
EDR Hist Cleaner EDR Exclusive Historical Cleaners
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS Recovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste Facilities List
RGA LF Recovered Government Archive Solid Waste Facilities List
RGA LUST Recovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were not identified.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
TC5975759.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There were no unmapped sites in this report.
TC5975759.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7

OVERVIEW MAP - 5975759.2S
Target Property
Sites at elevations higher than
or equal to the target property
Sites at elevations lower than
the target property
Manufactured Gas Plants
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
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Indian Reservations BIA
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National Wetland Inventory
State Wetlands
Hazardous Substance
Disposal Sites
This report includes Interactive Map Layers to
display and/or hide map information. The
legend includes only those icons for the
default map view.
SITE NAME: Bull Chute
ADDRESS: 4126 Baker Farm Road
Sophia NC 27350
LAT/LONG: 35.833821 / 79.888297
CLIENT: Axiom Environmental
CONTACT: Kenan Jernigan
INQUIRY #: 5975759.2s
DATE: February 18, 2020 3:49 pm
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DETAIL MAP - 5975759.2S
Target Property
Sites at elevations higher than
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Sites at elevations lower than
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Sensitive Receptors
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
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Indian Reservations BIA
National Wetland Inventory
State Wetlands
Hazardous Substance
Disposal Sites
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display and/or hide map information. The
legend includes only those icons for the
default map view.
SITE NAME: Bull Chute
ADDRESS: 4126 Baker Farm Road
Sophia NC 27350
LAT/LONG: 35.833821 / 79.888297
CLIENT: Axiom Environmental
CONTACT: Kenan Jernigan
INQUIRY #: 5975759.2s
DATE: February 18, 2020 3:50 pm
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NCWRC Correspondence

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
March 4, 2020
Shannon Deaton
Habitat Conservation Program Manager
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1701
Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1701
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Dear Ms. Deaton:
The purpose of this letter is to request concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Recourse Commission concerning
a stream and wetland restoration project located in Randolph County for the N.C. Division of Mitigation Services. The
project will restore unnamed tributaries to Caraway Creek, in addition to the restoration of adjacent riparian wetlands
in existing active pastureland. Please review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act from the potential mitigation project. Please fmd attached a USGS base map
depicting the proposed project's 32.4-acre conservation easement boundary.
Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site has been identified for the purpose of providing in -kind mitigation for
unavoidable impacts to streams and wetlands within watersheds of the Yadkin River Basin 03040103.
Thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions
associated with this project.
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Grant Lewis
President
Attachment:
Figure 1. Site Location

CORRESPONDENCE FROM
NC STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
March 4, 2020
Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Submitted electronically to [e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Dear Renee,
The purpose of this letter is to request written concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the
Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site in Randolph County, a Full -Delivery project for the N.C. Division of
Mitigation Services. Please review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to SHPO from a
potential stream restoration project depicted on the attached mapping.
Project Name: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site
Project Location: 4126 Baker Farm Road, Sophia, NC 27350 (35.8325°N, 79.8879°W)
Project Contact: Kevin Yates, Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, 604 Macon Place, Raleigh, NC 27604
Project Description: The project has been identified for the purpose of providing in -kind mitigation for unavoidable
stream and wetland impacts. Permits will be obtained from the NC DWR and USACE to restore waters of the US as well
as soil and erosion control permits. The project encompasses 32.8 acres of active pastureland. Approximately 8758 linear
feet of stream and 5.1 acres of riparian wetland will be restored or enhanced as part of this project.
The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or artifact deposits over 50
years old. "Significant" cultural resources are those that are eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places. Evaluations of site significance are made with reference to the eligibility criteria of the
National Register (36 CFR 60) and in consultation with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Field visits were conducted between August 2019 and January 2020 to conduct evaluations for presence of structures or
features that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. No structures were identified within the Site
boundaries that may be eligible for the National Register. In addition to field reviews for historically relevant structures,
a records search was conducted of the online SHPO HPOWEB2.0 web application to determine if documented
occurrences of historic structures or artifacts occur within, or adjacent to the Site. The SHPO identified no features within
the Site boundaries or within a 1.0 mile radius of the Site. Typical SHPO coordination will occur prior to construction
activities to determine if any significant cultural resources are present; however, no constraints are expected at this time.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions
that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Grant Lewis
President
Attachments: Figure 1. Site Location, Figure 2. Proposed Restoration, Site Photographs

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
March 26, 2020
Corri Faquin
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
[e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation, 4126 Baker Farm Road, Sophia, ER 20-0559
Dear Ms. Faquin:
Thank you for your email of March 4, 2020, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
kaa,a-Wt,g6
amona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

FORM AD-1006 &
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
March 4, 2020
Milton Cortes
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
4407 Bland Road, Suite 117
Raleigh, NC 27609
Submitted electronically to [e-mail]
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Dear Milton,
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, of Raleigh, NC has been awarded a contract by DMS to provide 7583 Stream
Mitigation Units and 4.1 Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph
County, North Carolina.
One of the earliest tasks to be performed is completion of an environmental screening and preparation/submittal of a
Categorical Exclusion (CE) document. This document is specifically required by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) to ensure compliance with various federal environmental laws and regulations. DMS must demonstrate that its
projects comply with federal mandates as a precondition to FHWA reimbursement of compensatory mitigation costs
borne by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to offset its projects' unavoidable impacts to streams and
wetlands.
In order for the project to proceed, Clearwater Mitigation Solutions is obligated to coordinate with the NRCS to
complete Form AD-1006 in compliance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act on behalf of the FHWA. The
purpose of this letter is to request your assistance in completion of the Form.
Project Location & Description
The project site is located in Randolph County, less than one mile northwest of New Market and 4.5 miles northwest of
Randleman. The Site is located within Targeted Local Watershed and Local Watershed Plan Area (Caraway Creek)
14-digit HUC (03040103050040) of the Yadkin River basin. Stream and wetland mitigation areas are located along
unnamed tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek; current land use is active pastureland. Riparian zones are primarily
composed of herbaceous vegetation that is sparse and disturbed due to livestock grazing, bush hogging, and regular land -
management activities. The proposed conservation easement area contains approximately 32.8 acres.
The Bull Chute Mitigation Site is located within the Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion of the Piedmont Physiographic
Province. The ecoregion is characterized by dissected irregular plains, some rounded hills and ridges, and low to
moderate gradient streams with cobble, gravel, and sandy substrates. Onsite elevations range from a high of 790 feet
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) at the upper reaches to a low of approximately 690 feet NGVD at the Site
outfall (USGS Glenola, North Carolina 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle).
Site tributary watershed sizes range from 0.02-0.19 square miles (11-121 acres). The watershed is dominated by
pasture, agricultural land, forest, and sparse residential property. Impervious surfaces account for less than 1
percent of the upstream watershed land surface.
Restoration Means & Methods
Stream restoration efforts are designed to restore a stable stream that approximates hydrodynamics, stream geometry,
and local microtopography relative to reference conditions. Restoration at the Site will be Priority I restoration; therefore,
bankfull elevations will be raised to meet the adjacent valley floodplain elevation.

Stream restoration is expected to entail 1) channel excavation, 2) spoil stockpiling, 3) channel stabilization, 4) channel
diversion, and 5) channel backfill.
Stream enhancement will entail restoration of stream dimension, installation of easement markers, the removal of
livestock, planting riparian buffers with native forest vegetation to facilitate stream recovery and prevent further
degradation of the stream, and/or the removal of invasive species.
Alternatives for wetland reestablishment are designed to restore a fully functioning wetland system, which will provide
surface water storage, nutrient cycling, removal of imported elements and compounds, and will create a variety and
abundance of wildlife habitat.
Portions of the Site underlain by hydric soils have been impacted by stream degradation, ditching and dredging,
vegetative clearing, livestock trampling, and other land disturbances associated with land use management. Wetland
reestablishment options should focus on the restoration of vegetative communities, restoration of stream corridors and
historic groundwater tables, and the reestablishment of soil structure and microtopographic variations.
Restoration of floodplain forest allows for development and expansion of characteristic species across the landscape.
Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to diversity and provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced
feeding and nesting opportunities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife. Revegetating floodplains will
provide overall system stability, shade, and wildlife habitat. In addition, viable riparian communities will improve system
biogeochemical function by filtering pollutants from overland and shallow subsurface flows and providing organic
materials to adjacent stream channels
Variations in vegetative planting will occur based on topography and hydraulic condition of soils. Vegetative species
composition will be based on RFEs, site -specific features, and community descriptions from Classification of the Natural
Communities of North Carolina (Schafale and Weakley 1990). Community associations to be utilized include: 1)
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, 2) Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest and 3) Streamside Assemblage.
Bare -root seedlings within the Piedmont Alluvial Forest and Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest will be planted at a density
of approximately 680 stems per acre on 8-foot centers, and in the stream -side assemblage at a density of approximately
2720 stems per acre on 4-foot centers. Planting will be performed between November 15 and March 15 to allow plants
to stabilize during the dormant period and set root during the spring season.
Should you have any questions or if any additional information is needed to complete the Form, please feel free to contact
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Grant Lewis
President
Attachments:
Figure 1. Site Location
Figure 2. Existing Conditions
Figure 3. Proposed Conditions
AD-1006 Form

From: Corri Faquin
To: Cortes, Milton - NRCS, Raleigh, NC
Subject: RE: Bull Chute Form AD1006 shp
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020 7:20:00 AM
Attachments: imaae001.pnq
Thank you!
Corri Faquin
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-414-2471
[e-mail]
axiomenvironmental.org
From: Cortes, Milton - NRCS, Raleigh, NC <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 7:19 PM
To: Corri Faquin <[e-mail]>
Cc: Armstrong, Odessa - NRCS, Raleigh, NC <[e-mail]>; Proctor, Channa - NRCS,
Raleigh, NC <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Bull Chute Form AD1006 shp
Importance: High
Ok Corri;
Exactly what I needed.
Please find attached the FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING evaluation for the
7583 Stream Mitigation Units and 4.1 Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream &
Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, North Carolina.
If I can be of further assistance please let me know.
Best regards:
Milton Cortes
State Soil Scientist
Raleigh State Office
Natural Resources Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Office: 919-873-2171
Cell: 984-365-2201
[e-mail]
USDA.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Date Of Land Evaluation Request 2/24/20
Name of Project Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Federal Agency Involved Federal Highway Administration
Proposed Land Use Stream & Wetland Mitigation
County and State Randolph County, North Carolina
PART II (To be completed by NRCS)
Date Re uest Received By
NRCS 03/27/2020
Pe , on Completing F r
r Milton Cortes NC NRCS
Does the site contain Prime, Unique, Statewide or Local Important Farmland?
(If no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parts of this form)
YES
i
NO
Acres Irrigated
none
Average Farm Size
106 acres
Major Crop(s)
CORN
Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction
Acres: 74.5 % 376,412 acres
Amount of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
Acres: 68.6 % 356,923 acres
Name of Land Evaluation System Used
Randolph Co, NC LESA
Name of State or Local Site Assessment System
N/A
Date Land Evaluation Returned by NRCS
March 27, 2020 by eMail
PART III (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Alternative Site Rating
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
32.3
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly
0
C. Total Acres In Site
32.3
0
0
0
PART IV (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
2.30
B. Total Acres Statewide Important or Local Important Farmland
30.0
C. Percentage Of Farmland in County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted
0.0090
D. Percentage Of Farmland in Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value
74.5
PART V (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
Relative Value of Farmland To Be Converted (Scale of 0 to 100 Points)
59
PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency) Site Assessment Criteria
(Criteria are explained in 7 CFR 658.5 b. For Corridor project use form NRCS-CPA-106)
Maximum
Points
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
1. Area In Non -urban Use
(15)
15
2. Perimeter In Non -urban Use
(10)
8
3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed
(20)
15
4. Protection Provided By State and Local Government
(20)
20
5. Distance From Urban Built-up Area
(15)
15
6. Distance To Urban Support Services
(15)
10
7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
(10)
0
8. Creation Of Non-farmable Farmland
(10)
0
9. Availability Of Farm Support Services
(5)
3
10. On -Farm Investments
(20)
10
11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services
(10)
0
12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use
(10)
3
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS
160
99
0
0
0
PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V)
100
59
0
0
0
Total Site Assessment (From Part VI above or local site assessment)
160
99
0
0
0
TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines)
260
158
0
0
0
Site Selected: Site A
Date Of Selection 04/17/20
Was A Local Site Assessment Used?
YES
NO
✓
Reason For Selection:
"Site A" is located within existing drainage ways within the farmland, and minimizes impacts to higher valued upland areas
which contain higher quality soils for livestock pasture land and growing agricultural crops. Additionally, "Site A" meets the
goals and intent of the proposed project. We believe "Site A" to be consistent with the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA).
Name of Federal agency representative completing this form: Kevin Yates (Clearwater Mitigation Sol.)
Date: 04/17/20
(See Instructions on reverse side)
Form AD-1006 (03-02)

SPECIES CONCLUSION TABLE,
&
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
May 8, 2020
Kathy Matthews
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
US Fish & Wildlife Services
Raleigh Field Office
Submitted electronically to Kathryn matthews@a,fws.gov
Re: Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, NC
Federally Protected Species
Dear Ms. Matthews:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, of Raleigh, NC has been awarded a contract by DMS to provide 7583 Stream Mitigation
Units and 4.1 Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, North
Carolina.
One of the earliest tasks to be performed is completion of an environmental screening and preparation/submittal of a
Categorical Exclusion (CE) document. This document is specifically required by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) to ensure compliance with various federal environmental laws and regulations. DMS must demonstrate that its
projects comply with federal mandates as a precondition to FHWA reimbursement of compensatory mitigation costs
borne by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to offset its projects' unavoidable impacts to streams and
wetlands.
The last outstanding item for the CE and purpose of this letter is to request concurrence from the US Fish & Wildlife
Service concerning federally protected species biological conclusions for the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation
Site. Please review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect to the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act from the potential mitigation project. This letter provides information about the project including
the project location & description, the mitigation plan, and information concerning the presence of suitable habitat for
listed species with biological conclusions. Please find attached a USGS map depicting the proposed project's
conservation easement boundary.
Project Location & Description
The project site is located in Randolph County, less than one mile northwest of New Market and 4.5 miles northwest of
Randleman. The Site is located within Targeted Local Watershed and Local Watershed Plan Area (Caraway Creek)
14-digit HUC (03040103050040) of the Yadkin River basin. Stream and wetland mitigation areas are located along
unnamed tributaries (UTs) to Caraway Creek; current land use is active pastureland. Riparian zones are primarily
composed of herbaceous vegetation that is sparse and disturbed due to livestock grazing, bush hogging, and regular land -
management activities. The proposed conservation easement area contains approximately 32.8 acres.
The Bull Chute Mitigation Site is located within the Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion of the Piedmont Physiographic
Province. The ecoregion is characterized by dissected irregular plains, some rounded hills and ridges, and low to
moderate gradient streams with cobble, gravel, and sandy substrates. Onsite elevations range from a high of 790 feet
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) at the upper reaches to a low of approximately 690 feet NGVD at the Site
outfall (USGS Glenola, North Carolina 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle).
Site tributary watershed sizes range from 0.02-0.19 square miles (11-121 acres). The watershed is dominated by pasture,
agricultural land, forest, and sparse residential property. Impervious surfaces account for less than 1 percent of the
upstream watershed land surface.

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Soils that occur within the Site, according to the Web Soil Survey (USDA 2019) are described in the following table.
Web Soil Survey Soils Manned within the Site
Map Unit
Symbol
Map Unit Name
(Classification)
Hydric
Status
Description
BaE
Badin-Tarrus complex
(Typic Hapludults-Typic
Kanhapludults)
Non-hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is residuum weathered from
metavolcanics and/or argillite. Depth to the seasonal high-
water table and restrictive features is more than 80 inches.
Slopes are 25-45 percent.
MaC,
MeB2,
MeC2
Mecklenburg loam and clay
loam
(Ultic Hapludalfs)
Non hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
seasonal high-water table is more than 80 inches. Depth to
restrictive features is 40-60 inches to paralithic bedrock.
Slopes are 2-15 percent.
WvB2,
WvC2
Wynott-Enon complex
(Typic Hapludalfs-Ultic
Hapludalfs)
Non-hydric
This series consists of well -drained soils found on hillslopes on
ridges. The parent material is saprolite derived from diorite
and/or gabbro and/or diabase and/or gneiss. Depth to the
seasonal high-water table and restrictive features is more than
80 inches. Slopes are 2-15 percent.
Existing wetlands and drained hydric soils were mapped by a licensed soil scientist (NC LSS # 1233) on July 29, 2019
as soils of the Wehadkee series
Mitigation Plan
Stream restoration efforts are designed to restore a stable stream that approximates hydrodynamics, stream geometry,
and local microtopography relative to reference conditions. Restoration at the Site will be Priority I restoration; therefore,
bankfull elevations will be raised to meet the adjacent valley floodplain elevation.
Stream restoration is expected to entail 1) channel excavation, 2) spoil stockpiling, 3) channel stabilization, 4) channel
diversion, and 5) channel backfill.
Stream enhancement will entail restoration of stream dimension, installation of easement markers, the removal of
livestock, planting riparian buffers with native forest vegetation to facilitate stream recovery and prevent further
degradation of the stream, and/or the removal of invasive species.
Alternatives for wetland reestablishment are designed to restore a fully functioning wetland system, which will provide
surface water storage, nutrient cycling, removal of imported elements and compounds, and will create a variety and
abundance of wildlife habitat.
Portions of the Site underlain by hydric soils have been impacted by stream degradation, ditching and dredging,
vegetative clearing, livestock trampling, and other land disturbances associated with land use management. Wetland
reestablishment options should focus on the removal of livestock, restoration of vegetative communities, restoration of
stream corridors and historic groundwater tables, and the reestablishment of soil structure and microtopographic
variations.
Restoration of floodplain forest allows for development and expansion of characteristic species across the landscape.
Ecotonal changes between community types contribute to diversity and provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced
feeding and nesting opportunities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife. Revegetating floodplains will
provide overall system stability, shade, and wildlife habitat. In addition, viable riparian communities will improve system
biogeochemical function by filtering pollutants from overland and shallow subsurface flows and providing organic
materials to adjacent stream channels
Variations in vegetative planting will occur based on topography and hydraulic condition of soils. Vegetative species
composition will be based on RFEs, site -specific features, and community descriptions from Classification of the Natural
Communities of North Carolina (Schafale and Weakley 1990). Community associations to be utilized include: 1)
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest, 2) Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest and 3) Streamside Assemblage.

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Bare -root seedlings within the Piedmont Alluvial Forest and Dry-Mesic Oak -Hickory Forest will be planted at a density
of approximately 680 stems per acre on 8-foot centers, and in the stream -side assemblage at a density of approximately
2720 stems per acre on 4-foot centers. Planting will be performed between November 15 and March 15 to allow plants
to stabilize during the dormant period and set root during the spring season.
NC Natural Heritage Program
A search of the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database was conducted and no federally or state -protected
species are known to occur within the Site. One record of Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) has
previously been identified within a one -mile radius of the Site (see attached).
Federally Protected Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service's website was reviewed and two federally -protected species are known to occur in
Randolph County. A habitat assessment and biological conclusion for each are provided below.
Cape Fear shiner (Notropis mekistocholas) Endangered
Biological conclusion: No Effect
The Cape Fear shiner is known only from the Cape Fear River watershed. In general, habitat occurs in streams with
clean gravel, cobble, or boulder substrates. It is most often observed inhabiting slow pools, riffles, and slow runs
associated with water willow (Justicia americana) beds, which it uses for cover. Juveniles can be found inhabiting
slackwater, among large rock outcrops and in flooded side channels and pools. Spawning occurs May through June,
when water temperatures reach 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The Site is located in the Yadkin River Basin; therefore, this
project will have no effect on Cape Fear shiner.
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) Endangered
Biological conclusion: No Effect
Schweinitz's sunflower is found along roadside rights -of -way, maintained power lines and other utility rights -of -way,
edges of thickets and old pastures, clearings and edges of upland oak -pine -hickory woods and Piedmont longleaf pine
forests, and other sunny or semi -sunny habitats where disturbances (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, blow downs, storms,
frequent fire) help create open or partially open areas for sunlight. It is intolerant of full shade and excessive competition
from other vegetation. Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in a variety of soil series; it is generally found growing on shallow
sandy soils with high gravel content. The Site is currently an active pasture subject to continuous grazing and cattle
traffic, bushhogging, and land maintenance activities. The species has not been documented in the area, nor has there
been Critical Habitat designated for the species. The post -construction condition of the Site may create appropriate
habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower. Due to grazing impacts and active disturbance of the existing land use, habitat for
Schweinitz's sunflower is currently lacking; therefore, this project will have no effect on Schweinitz's sunflower. In
addition, construction will not occur prior to the active survey window (late August -frost); therefore, surveys will be
completed prior to construction during the optimal survey window in the event of any Site condition changes.
Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
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Grant Lewis
President/Senior Project Manager
Attachments:
Figure 1. Site Location
NCNHP Report

Randolph County, NC
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Allison Keith
Axiom Environmental
218 Snow Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Bull Chute; 19-008.01
Dear Allison Keith:
Roy Cooper, Governor
Susi Hamilton, Secretary
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
August 1, 2019
NCNHDE-9898
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butlerna ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 w. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 919.707,9120 • FAX 919,707,9121

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Corri Faquin
From: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:01 PM
To: Corri Faquin
Cc: Kevin Yates; Grant Lewis
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Attachments: 20200406_LTRSNT_FWS_COE_NCDMSBullChuteMitigationSiteSAW-2020-00049.pdf
Hi Corri,
I sent a "no objection" letter to the Corps for this project on April 6. I've attached the letter.
I hope you are well,
Kathy Matthews
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-856-4520, x. 27
From: Corri Faquin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 1:31 PM
To: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kevin Yates<[e-mail]>; Grant Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Ms. Matthews
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, of Raleigh, NC has been awarded a contract by DMS to provide 7583 Stream Mitigation Units and 4.1
Wetland Mitigation Units at the Bull Chute Stream & Wetland Mitigation Site, Randolph County, North Carolina. One of the earliest
tasks to be perfoiined is completion of an environmental screening and preparation/submittal of a Categorical Exclusion (CE)
document. The last outstanding item for the CE and purpose of attached letter is to request concurrence from the US Fish & Wildlife
Service concerning federally protected species biological conclusions for the Site.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any additional infonation.
Thank you,
Corri
Corri Faquin
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-414-2471
[e-mail]
axiomenvironmental.org
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh ES Field Office
55 1-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
April 6, 2020
Kim Browning
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Mitigation Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: NCDMS Bull Chute Mitigation Site / SAW-2020-00049/ Randolph County
Dear Mrs. Browning:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the project advertised in the above
referenced Public Notice. The project, as advertised in the Public Notice, is expected to have
minimal adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources. Therefore, we have no objection to the
activity as described in the permit application.
In accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (ESA) and based on the
information provided, and other available information, it appears the action is not likely to
adversely affect federally listed species or their critical habitat as defined by the ESA. We believe
that the requirements of section 7 (a)(2) of the ESA have been satisfied for this project. Please
remember that obligations under the ESA must be reconsidered if: (1) new information identifies
impacts of this action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered; (2) this action is 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.
For your convenience a list of all federally protected endangered and threatened species in North
Carolina is now available on our website at <http://www.fws.gov/raleigh>. Our web page contains
a complete and updated list of federally protected species, and a list of federal species of concern
known to occur in each county in North Carolina.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review and provide comments on the proposed action.
Should you have any questions regarding the project, please contact John Ellis at [phone],
extension 26.
Sincerely,
Xt
for Pete Benjamin,
Field Supervisor
cc: NMFS, Beaufort, NC
EPA, Atlanta, GA
WRC, Raleigh

LAND OWNER UNIFORM ACT
NOTIFICATION

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July, 2019 by and between, Barry B. Spencer and
Regina H. Spencer ,(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
("CMS"), a North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC
27609 and its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
86.43 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 002260 Page No. 00218 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7736611524, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 5.0 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25t1i 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 25t1i 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, Curtis A. Redding
(the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and its successors
and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
20.94 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001416 Page No. 0154 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735691887, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 3.40 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25t1i 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 25th 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 25th day of July , 2019 by and between, David Lee Shipton and
Beverly Shipton (the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a
North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, NC 27609 and
its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
40.93 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001713 Page No. 0504 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7735882804, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 3.70 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 25t1i 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 25t1i 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as ("the
Option"), made and entered into this 30th day of July , 2019 by and between, Susan Redding Jones
and Bert Jones (the"Grantor"), CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS, LLC ("CMS"), a
North Carolina Limited Liability Company whose primary address is 604 Macon Place, Raleigh, NC
27609 and its successors and assigns (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Randolph County, containing
56.77 acres, more or less. The real property is more particularly described as follows: A tract or parcel of
land identified in Deed Book 001856 Page No. 2359 and Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN),
7736807108, Randolph County Registry, (the "Property");and
WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee, an exclusive right and option to acquire
conservation easement rights similar to those described in the Sample Deed of Conservation Easement
attached hereto as Addendum A , containing 7.30 acres, more or less, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit A (the "Easement Area"), over the Property in accordance with the terms of this Option;
and
WHEREAS, Grantee is interested in acquiring the Easement Area in order to develop a stream
restoration project ("Project") over the lands covered by the Easement Area in conjunction with requests for
proposals issued under the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services within the North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality ("DEQ")
WHEREAS, Lands and the rights to be acquired, within the Easement Area, are described as
follows: Being a perpetual Conservation Easement that will permanently protect the restoration
enhancement or preservation of property containing streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers, located on the
Property, in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Easement Area encompasses acreage shown in
Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, CMS hereby notifies Grantor that: (i) CMS believes the fair market value of the
Easement is the purchase price, pursuant to Paragraph 4(a) together with the value of the environmental
improvements to be made to the Easement by CMS in performing the Work on the Easement; and (ii) CMS
does not possess the power of eminent domain;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of
(the "Option Deposit") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. OPTION PERIOD. Grantee may exercise the Option by delivering to Grantor notice thereof prior to
5:00 p.m. on July 30th 2020 (the "Original Option Period"). This Option shall be exercised upon posting,
by certified mail, fax or written notice to the Grantor. Exercise shall be deemed timely if such written notice
is mailed on or before the date first set forth in this paragraph. Grantee shall have the right in its sole
discretion, for additional consideration of which shall be
added to and become part of the total purchase and upon Grantee's delivery of notice to Grantor during the
Original Option Period, to extend the Original Option Period until 5:00 p.m. on July 30t1i 2021 (the
"Extended Option Period") (the Original Option Period and, if applicable, the Extended Option Period are
collectively referred to herein as the "Option Period"). A Memorandum of Conservation Easement Option
in the form attached as EXHIBIT B shall be executed by both parties simultaneously with this Option
and recorded at Clearwater Mitigation Solutions, LLC sole discretion and expense in the county where
the Property is located to provide record notice of this Option.

From: Grant Lewis
To: "Eric.Martin@ randolphcountync.gov"
Subject: Bull Chute FEMA coordination
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:24:00 PM
Attachments: FEMA.Ddf
Hello Eric;
I am doing a stream and wetland restoration project in Randolph County and need to coordinate
with
you all concerning floodplain mapping. The project is being conducted with the NC Division of
Mitigation Services. Part of the due diligence is getting a DMS floodplain checklist signed by the local
floodplain administrator. I looked on the Randolph County website and believe you are the proper
person to coordinate with. If not, can you please forward this to the proper authority?
For my coordination, can you please review the attached information and sign/fill out the last page
of the NCDMS floodplain checklist and return to my attention?
Thank you for your time.
Grant Lewis
Grant Lewis
Senior Project Manager
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
[e-mail]
[phone] (cell)
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Axiom Environmental, Inc.
August 25, 2020
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 919-215-1693
Eric Martin
Randolph County Deputy Zoning Administrator
204 E. Academy Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
Re: Bull Chute Stream and Wetland mitigation project
Randolph County
FEMA Floodplain Requirements Checklist
Dear Mr. Martin:
20-006
The purpose of this letter is to request concurrence from the Randolph County concerning a stream
and wetland restoration site located in Randolph County. The Site encompasses approximately 32.4
acres of agriculture land used for row crops along unnamed tributaries to Caraway Creek. Proposed
activities at the Site include the restoration of perennial stream channels and riparian wetlands.
Stream reaches are deuicted on the attached fizures and lengths/uriority are as follows:
Reach
Length
Priority
UT 1
3020
Restoration and Enhancement (Level I and II)
UT 2
590
Enhancement (Level II)
UT 3
1860
Restoration and Enhancement (Level III)
UT 4
2485
Restoration
UT 4A
410
Restoration
UT 4B
295
Restoration
UT 4C
180
Enhancement (Level II)
UT 5
80
Restoration and Enhancement (Level III)
UT 6
120
Enhancement (Level III)
UT 7
145
Enhancement (Level II)
FEMA mapping was reviewed to determine if the project is located in a FEMA study area (DFIRM
panel number 7735). Based on existing floodplain mapping, Site tributaries and floodplains are
characterized as a Zone X (minima flood risk). We request guidance from your organization as to
how to mover forward with the project.

We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact the
below referenced NC DMS Project Manager with any questions that you may have concerning the
extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Yours truly,
AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL
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W. Grant Lewis
Senior Project Manager
Attachments
Figure 1 Site Location
Figure 2 Hydrologic Unit Map
Figure 3 Topography and Drainage Area
Figure 4 Existing Conditions
Figure 5 LiDAR Mapping
Figures 6A-6C Proposed Conditions
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This form was developed by the National Flood Insurance program, NC Floodplain
Mapping program and Ecosystem Enhancement Program to be filled for all EEP projects.
The form is intended to summarize the floodplain requirements during the design phase of
the projects. The form should be submitted to the Local Floodplain Administrator with
three copies submitted to NFIP (attn. State NFIP Engineer), NC Floodplain Mapping Unit
(attn. State NFIP Coordinator) and NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Project Location
Name of project:
Bull Chute Site
Name if stream or feature:
Unnamed Tributaries to Caraway Creek
County:
Randolph
Name of river basin:
Yadkin
Is project urban or rural?
Rural
Name of Jurisdictional
municipality/county:
Sophia
DFIRM panel number for
entire site:
7735
Consultant name:
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Phone number:
919-215-1693
Address:
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
FEMA_Floodplain_Checklist.docx
Design Information
Page 1 of 3

Provide a general description of project (one paragraph). Include project limits on a
reference orthophotograph at a scale of 1" = 500". (See Attached)
Summarize stream reaches or wetland areas according to their restoration priority.
(See Attached)
Example
Reach
Length
Priority
Example: Reach A
1000
One (Restoration)
Example: Reach B
2000
Three (Enhancement)
Floodplain Information
Is project located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
r Yes No
If project is located in a SFHA, check how it was determined:
f Redelineation
I— Detailed Study
I— Limited Detail Study
I— Approximate Study
F Don't know
List flood zone designation: Zone X (Minimum Flood Risk)
Check if applies:
I— AE Zone
r Floodway
r Non -Encroachment
q None
I— A Zone
r Local Setbacks Required
C No Local Setbacks Required
If local setbacks are required, list how many feet:
Does proposed channel boundary encroach outside floodway/non-
encroachment/setbacks?
rYes No
Land Acquisition (Check)
FEMA_Floodplain_Checklist.docx
Page 2 of 3

I— State owned (fee simple)
I— Conservation easment (Design Bid Build)
F Conservation Easement (Full Delivery Project)
Note: if the project property is state-owned, then all requirements should be addressed
to the Department of Administration, State Construction Office (attn: Herbert Neily,
[phone])
Is community/county participating in the NFIP program?
Yes r No
Note: if community is not participating, then all requirements should be addressed to
NFIP (attn: State NFIP Engineer, [phone]
Name of Local Floodplain Administrator: Eric Martin
Phone Number: 336-318-6553
Floodplain Requirements
This section to be filled by designer/applicant following verification with the LFPA
r No Action
I— No Rise
I— Letter of Map Revision
r Conditional Letter of Map Revision
I— Other Requirements
List other requirements:
Comments:
Name: W. Grant Lewis Signature:
Title: President Date:
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HEC-RAS MODELING REPORT
Bull Chute Mitigation Site
Randolph County, NC
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HEC-RAS Model Report
The Bull Chute Mitigation Site is a stream and wetland restoration and enhancement project
located on six unnamed tributaries to Caraway Creek in Randolph County, NC. The site is
located in the Yadkin River Basin and the project site is not located within a FEMA study area.
All cross sections of UT-1 were modeled and analyzed in HEC-RAS Version 5.0.7.
Channel shear stress, channel velocity, and Froude's number were used to identify areas that may
be susceptible to channel degradation and erosion. MicroStation GEOPAK software was used to
create a proposed .TIN file based on the stream restoration design. Cross sections were extracted
from the .TIN file using GEOPAK software and imported in HEC-RAS. Cross Sections were
taken from every head of riffle, end of riffle, and two locations in each pool within the studied
areas. Existing ground survey data was collected by K2 Design Group, PA.
The 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm event discharges were calculated using the Rational
Method. At most cross sections, the 2-year design discharges overtop the banks and are
contained within the floodplain bench. Therefore, the 2-year design discharges were included in
the analysis as bankfull flows. Manning's n values were estimated to be 0.035 within the channel
and 0.085 for overbank areas during the period between construction and the end of the first full
growing season, when a restored stream is most susceptible to failure. Five flow changes were
used in the HEC-RAS model and the flow changes occur at each confluence and stream crossing
along UT-1. Normal depth at the downstream section was used as the boundary condition for the
storm profiles based on existing channel slope.
Results
The model was run without errors. The flow rates, velocities, shear stresses, and Froude numbers
were analyzed by station in the table on the following page.
Design guidelines were referenced from USDA Wisconsin's "Engineering Field Handbook
(EFH) — Part 650, Chapter 16: Streambank and Shoreline Protection, Companion Document 580-
10: Allowable Velocity and Maximum Shear Stress." Under the heading 'Type of treatment',
`Gravel/Cobble (6-inch)' was selected as the criteria for allowable velocity and maximum shear
stress. Data on Class A (8") was unable to be found, but maximum shear stress and allowable
velocity increase as stone size increases. Therefore, using shear stress and velocities for
Gravel/Cobble (6-inch), the design criteria is conservative. The maximum allowable velocity for
channels with bed material comprised of cobble and class A -sized (2"-8") material, as is
specified in the proposed design, is within the range of 4.0 to 7.5 ft/s. The maximum allowable
shear stress is around 2.O lb/ft2. Weak hydraulic jumps occur at Froude numbers between 1.7 and
2.5. Discharges that produce values higher than these can become erosive and channel
degradation can occur.
Based on these criteria, five locations were noted as having a higher risk of experiencing channel
degradation and erosion (relative to other areas on the project). UT-1 maintains non -erosive
shear stresses through the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events. A stream protection device
was not proposed at station 2+80, where a weak hydraulic jump was indicated by the Froude
number. UT-1 velocities stay within non -erosive range during the 2-year and 10-year storm
events and at most stations during the 100-year storm event. Stations 30+55, 31+42, 31+43, and
31+69 exceed the allowable velocity during the 100-year storm event, but are within a proposed

drop structure. The analysis of UT-1 was conducted with the use of conservative Manning's n
values from the period when construction occurs until the end of the first full growing season. As
vegetation develops, velocities and shear stresses will decrease and resistance to erosion will
increase as a result.
Storm
Event
UT-1
Station
Q,
CFS
V, FPS
T, PSF
Fr
Protection
Provided
2-yr
2+80
23
3.95
0.63
1.76
None
100-yr
30+55
280
7.96
1.86
0.95
Drop
Structure
100-yr
31+42
280
7.86
1.77
0.97
Drop
Structure
100-yr
31+43
280
7.92
1.72
0.97
Drop
Structure
100-yr
31+69
280
7.85
1.61
0.99
Drop
Structure
Conclusions
No significant risk of channel degradation, within the construction limits, is indicated by the
results. Predicted velocities and shear stresses remain within acceptable limits for the 2-year
storm through the 100-year storm at most cross sections. At locations where predicted velocities
are above acceptable limits; a structure is proposed. As vegetation becomes established on the
streambanks and floodplain in the first several growing seasons after construction, velocities will
be slowed and resistance to erosion will increase. Based on these results, the proposed stream
design is anticipated to remain stable during the 10-year design storm. Consideration should be
given to Station 2+80 to protect the channel from energy dissipation caused by a weak hydraulic
jump.