20071217 Ver 1_401 Application_20070707

HABITAT
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9305-D Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
Office: 704-841-2841
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Employee Owned
Mr. Ian McMillan July 10, 2007
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center ~ 7- 1 2 1 7
Raleigh, NC 27695-1650
Re: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements for Lincolnton North Carolina
Sanitary Sewer, Force Main and Pump Station
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Enclosed please find a copy of the PCN for the above mentioned project as well as the 404 permit granted June 19,
2007 by the Asheville Regulatory Field Office of the Army Corps of Engineers.
To reiterate our recent conversations, the proposed sewer line is to provide sewage disposal for the Lincoln County
Industrial Park. This industrial park currently has sewer service that is serviced by the City of Maiden. The new
pump station and force main will replace the Maiden service and transfer wastewaters to the City of Lincolnton
WWTP. The Maiden service had limited capacity and cannot serve the growth within the park.
As you will see in the PCN every effort has been made to reduce and in some cases eliminate impacts to wetlands,
streams or threatened and endangered species.
Impacts to Wetlands:
Throughout the project area there exist approximately 0.396 acres of wetlands. Some of these wetlands are of
considerable quality while others are marginal. Every effort has been made to reduce the impacts to all wetlands.
Please observe on the engineering drawings, page 5 of 24; from station 37 + 79.01 to station 43 + 14.20 the sewer
line has been moved to avoid the wetlands characterized as good wetlands with excellent wetland soils and as one of
the least disturbed on the project site. These wetlands noted as communities H, I and J are active flood plain
wetlands with inundated/saturated soils.
Previous engineering drawings of the Pump station (sheets 11 and 18) heavily impacted wetland communities A and
B. Once this was discovered, the pump station was moved and the tum-around for traffic was also reconfigured.
This re-design resulted in no impacts to communities A and B.
Additional wetlands noted on engineering drawings, page 4 of 24, and designated as communities L, M and N is also
considered to be good quality. The current alignment will disturb the edge of these wetlands. Anti-seep collars will
be installed as required. The highest quality wetland vegetation in this area is outside of the construction easement.
Notes on engineering drawings to contractor state that no excavated material is to be placed within wetland areas.
HABITAT ANALYSIS ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES STREAM RESTORATION WETLAND MITIGATION MONITORING

Impacts to Streams:
This project will cross Larkard Creek and Carpenter Creeks in Lincoln County. The impacts to the streams will be
minimized. Coffer dams will be installed and the flow will be pumped around the disturbed construction area. After
construction the banks of the creeks will be returned to existing topography and will be re-vegetated with native
woody plant material. Depending upon the season at time of completion, either live stakes of native vegetation or
bare root material will be utilized to stabilize the disturbance.
Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Concern
A Threatened and Endangered species study was performed along the entire length of the project due to the historic
element occurrence of Helenium pinnatitidum (Dissected sneezeweed) and Thermopsis mollis (Appalachian
Goldenbanner) and the current element occurrence of Hexastylis naniflora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) and Lanius
ludovicianus (Loggerhead shrike). The Biological investigation and subsequent report (included in this report) notes
that Hexastyfis naniflora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) is present on this project site. Two plants in full bloom were
located under the 4.12' diameter beech tree which has an approximate 85' drip line shown on page 3 of 24 of the
engineering drawings. Upon discovery of the Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf the right of way was re-aligned to prevent
disturbance of this area. Please note engineering drawings page 3 of 24 between stations 19 + 28.59 and 22 +
02.67. Previous drawings placed the sewer line dangerously close to the 4.12' diameter beech tree under which the
Hexastylis nanitlora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) was discovered. The current alignment of the sewer line should work
to protect the slope on which the beech tree and species of concern reside, thereby protecting the flowers.
Other areas of concern:
On page 12 of 24 of the engineering drawings between stations 16 + 00 and 18 + 00 an area designated as heavily
silted is delineated. This is not a wetland area. Field scientists noted this area as currently disturbed and heavily
silted from construction activities previously performed and unrelated to the activities for which this PCN is being
prepared.
Historic or Archeological Sites
A review of Historic Inventories of Lincoln County reveals 23 historic resources listed on the National Register of
Historic Places including six downtown church buildings none of which are within the project boundaries. Lincoln
County has 24 State Historical Roadside markers none of which are in the project boundaries.
A request was made via email and a response was received via email to the North Carolina Office of State
Archeology requesting review to determine if archeological significant sites were within the project easement. The
response received stated it was not believed that significant site(s) were present within the easement.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this permit application please do not hesitate to contact me on
behalf of the design engineers WK Dickson and the Lincoln County Department of Public Works.
Respectfully submitted,
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.
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Kam Cecil Blackmon
Environmental Scientist and Operations Manager

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROL{NA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
July 6, 2007
Mr. Ian McMillian
NC DENR
Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Subject:
Dear Mr. McMillan:
Lincoln County commits to require on-site stormwater management measures during construction in
compliance with the recently adopted Lincoln County "Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance" and
"Streamside Buffer Ordinance". Under these ordinances, all development impacting one acre or more,
or less than one acre requiring a building permit, are required to submit an application. The ordinance
requires identification of both on-site and off-site areas vulnerable to damage from sedimentation and
stormwater flows. Plans for controlling sedimentation and stormwater are to be submitted at least 30
days prior to construction activity. At least 48 hours prior to commencing construction activities, the
County Erosion Control Specialist must be notified and a preconstruction conference scheduled to
review plans and discuss expectations and performance including ongoing inspection, corrective
actions and maintenance requirements. A copy of these ordinances can be submitted upon request.
Additional wetland protection measures are provided by the Lincoln County Building and Land
Development Office. When plans are submitted for permitting, they are passed on to the Lincoln Soil
& Water Conservation District Office for comment. A qualified soils professions! inspects the site to
determine the presence of wetland areas and need for permitting under Section 404 and 401 of the
Clean Water Act. No building permit is issued until the project has addressed these issues.
If you have additional questions or require additional information, please contact me at the number
above.
Sincerely,
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
C: Bob Froneberger, WK Dickson & Co.

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James 0. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
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Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 15, 2007
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
W.K. DICK~ON CQ.
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS, Director of Public Works
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
RE: Project Name: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements
Acres Approved: 11.57
Project ID: L1NC0-2007-055
County: Lincoln, US 321 Business/Finger Mill Road Area
River Basin: Catawba
Submitted By: Lincoln County
Date Received by LQS: June 11, 2007
Plan Type: Revised
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
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This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval With
Modifications. The Modifications Required for Appraval are listed on the attached page. This
plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing
activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title I SA NCAC 4B .0129.
Please be advised that Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) requires that a copy of the approved
erosion control plan be on file at the job site. Also, you should consider this letter to give the
Notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to insure campliancc
with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance-oriented,
requiring protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, it is determined that the erosion and sedimentation control plan is
inadequate to meet the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North

setter of Approval with Modifications
Lincoln County
June 15, 2007
Page 2 of 3
Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66}, this office may require revisions to the plan and
implementation of the revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal
and State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances
or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
other permit or approval.
Please be aware that your project will be covered by the enclosed NPDES General
~Stormwater Permit NCGOI 000 (Construction Activities). You should first become familiar with
all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general permit.
Please note that this. approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility I~orm, which you have provided. You are requested to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it
would be helpful if you notify this off ce of the proposed starting date for this project. Please
notify us if you plan to have a preconstruction conference.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Scott I-iarrell, Y.E.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
NPDES Permit
cc: W.K. Dickson
Inspection Department
Surface Water Protection

Utter of Approval with Modifications
Lincoln County
- June 15, 2007
Page 3 of 3
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements
Project ID: LINCO-2007-055
County: Lincoln
1. Inlet protection should be provided for the drop inlets located approximately at Stations 60+00 and
60+50 {Sheet 15}, and all other storm drain structure inlets within the proposed disturbed limits for
this project.

HABITAT
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Mr. Steve Chapin
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
9305-D Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
Office: 704-841-2841
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
www.habitatassessment.com
Employee Owned
June 15, 2007
Re: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements for Lincoln County North Carolina
Sanitary Sewer, Force Main and Pump station - Addendum to PCN Filed April 30, 2007
Dear Mr. Chapin,
Pursuant to our recent conversations attached please find page 11 of 24 of the engineering drawings originally
provided to you in the Aprl 30, 2007 PCN for the above mentioned project.
Due to issues that have arisen affecting access to the proposed pump station, it has become necessary to install a
gravel road within the original sewer line easement. This change in plans slightly affects the type of impact to
wetland community C and D. Originally the small linear wetland feature would be impacted only temporarily by
installation of the sewer line. Due to the necessity of the gravel road for access, it is now necessary to place an - 12'
culvert under the new proposed gravel access and maintenance road to prevent the area form becoming
inaccessible during wet weather. This slight change in plans we believe will better preserve the entire linear wetland
as it will allow the water to flow freely from one side of the linear feature to the other side of the linear feature.
Impacts to Wetlands:
Although the impact is different than originally anticipated the amount of the impact has not changed.
No other changes are noted.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this permit application please do not hesitate to contact me on
behalf of the design engineers WK Dickson and the Lincoln County Department of Public Works.
Respectfully submitted,
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.
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Karri Cecil Blackmon
Environmental Scientist and Operations Manager
cc: Bob Froneberger, PE WK Dickson
Steven Gilbert, Director of Public Utilities Lincoln County, North Carolina
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Re: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements for Lincoln County North Carolina
Sanitary Sewer, Force Main and Pump station
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Pax: 704-841-2447
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Pursuant to our recent conversations and review of proposed sewer line alignment, the changes that you suggested
to the alignment have been made and are part of this PCN permit application. Three significant changes have been
made from the original proposed alignment and are detailed below, in the PCN and in the engineering drawings.
Impacts to Wetlands:
Throughout the project area there exist approximately 0.396 acres of wetlands. Some of these wetlands are of
considerable quality while others are marginal at best. Every effort has been made to reduce the impacts to all
wetlands. Please observe on the engineering drawings, page 5 of 24; from station 37 + 79.01 to station 43 + 14.20
per your suggestion, the sewer line has been moved to avoid these wetlands which can be characterized as good
wetland with excellent wetland soils and as one of the least disturbed on the project site. These wetlands noted as
communities H, I and J are active flood plain wetlands with inundated I saturated soils.
Previous engineering drawings of the Pump station (sheets 11 and 18) heavily impacted wetland communities A and
B. Once this was discovered the pump station was moved and the turn around for the vehicle traffic was also
reconfigured. This re-design resulted in no impacts to communities A and B.
Additional wetlands noted on engineering drawings, page 4 of 24, and designated as communities L, M and N is also
considered to be a good quality wetland. The current alignment will disturb the edge of this wetland. Anti-seep
collars will be installed as required. The highest quality of wetland vegetation in this wetland community is outside of
the construction easement. Notes on engineering drawings to contractor state that no excavated material will be
placed in wetland areas.
Impacts to Stream:
This project will cross Larkard Creek and Carpenter Creeks in Lincoln County. The impacts to the streams will be
minimized. Coffer dams will be installed and the flow will be pumped around the disturbed construction area. After
construction the banks of the creeks will be returned to existing topography and will be re-vegetated with native
woody plant material. Depending upon the season at time of completion either live stakes of native vegetation or
bare root material will be utilized to stabilize the disturbance.
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Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Concern
A Threatened and Endangered species study was performed along the entire length of the project due to the historic
element occurrence of Helenium pinnatifldum (Dissected sneezeweed) and Thermopsis mollis (Appalachian
Goldenbanner) and the current element occurrence of Hexastylis naniflora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) and Lanius
ludovicianus (Loggerhead shrike}. The Biological investigation and subsequent report (included in this report) notes
that Hexastylis naniflora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) is present on this project site. Two plants in full bloom were
located under the 4.12' diameter beech tree which has an approximate 85' drip line shown on page 3 of 24 of the
engineering drawings. Upon discovery of the Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf every effort has been made to re-align the
sewer line to prevent disturbance of this area. Please note engineering drawings page 3 of 24 between stations 19 +
28.59 and 22 + 02.67. Previous drawings placed the sewer line dangerously close to the 4.12' diameter beech tree
under which the Hexastylis naniflora (Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf) was discovered. The current alignment of the sewer
line should work to protect the slope on which the beech tree and species of concern reside, thereby protecting the
flowers.
Other areas of concern:
On page 12 of 24 of the engineering drawings between stations 16 + 00 and 18 + 00 an area designated as heavily
silted is delineated. This is not a wetland area. Field scientists noted this area as currently disturbed and heavily
silted from construction activities previously performed and unrelated to the activities for which this PCN is being
prepared.
Historic or Archeological Sites
A review of Historic Inventories of Lincoln County reveals 23 historic resources listed on the National Register of
Historic Places including six downtown church buildings none of which are within the project boundaries. Lincoln
County has 24 State Historical Roadside markers none of which are in the project boundaries.
A request has been made to the North Carolina Office of State Archeology accompanied by a site map requesting
review to determine if archeological significant sites are within the project easement. If a significant site(s) is
determined to be present within the easement the appropriate steps will be taken to avoid that area.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this permit application please do not hesitate to contact me on
behalf of the design engineers WK Dickson and the Lincoln County Department of Public Works.
Respectfully submitted,
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.

Karri Cecil Blackmon
Environmental Scientist and Operations Manager

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'07-1217
USACE Action ID No. D~VQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enier "blot Applicable" or "NSA".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 4U1 Water Quality Certification
?. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP #12
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
~. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Stephen A. Gilbert PE, PLS, Director of Public Utilities
Mailing Address: Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
L.incolnton, NC 28092
Telephone Number: 704-736- 849
E-mail Address:
Fax Number: 704-736-8499
2. Agent~Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner. applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate liSGS Topographic Quad >V1ap and MRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
Name of project: Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements for Lincoln County North
Carolina
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N%A
Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): see attached sediment and erosion control area
listed with each property owner.
4. Location
County: Lincoln Nearest Town: Lincolnton NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers,'names, landmarks, etc.): From the City of
Lincolnton -North on HWY 321 Business ~roiect spans from Clarks Creek Road to Finger
?ylills Road
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): Carpenter Ck 35°30'4" N & 81°14' 15" W
Larkard Ck 3 5°3 2' 19.8" N & 81 ° 13' 13.6"W
6. Property size (acres): total acreage of sewer line is a linear 11.~~ acres traversing 11
separate properties
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Carpenter Creek &Larkard Creed flow into Clark
Creek which is a tributary to the South Fork of the Catawba River.
8. River Basin: Catawba River
(?Mote -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:/~h2o.enr.state.nc.us,'adminimaps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Rural ResidentialiHW'Y Business
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project consists of the construction of a sewer pump station, force main and gravity
sewer allowing the transfer of wastewater from the Lincoln County Industrial Park into the
City of Lincolnton WWTP The alignment of the sewer line requires crossing Larkard Creek
and Carpenter Creek as well as small impacts to wetland areas. Construction equipment will
be performed using a backhoe excavator.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is for a
replacement of an existing pump station and to provide service to an industrial park located
in Lincoln County. North Carolina.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the L"SAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior request
~~'. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit request is anticipated for this~roiect.
~'I. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Vl-'aters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
Listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. AlI proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
~'~'etland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
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wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Impacts to surface waters will be temporary- two stream crossings will be by open cut and will
minimize any impacts to the streams. Coffer dams will be installed and the flow will be pumped
around the construction area during construction Wetland impacts have been minimized and the
sewer line has been re-aligned to avoid wetlands where possible. Notes to contractor on plans
state No fill is to beplaced in Wetland areas. Anti-seep collars will be installed..
Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching;'drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list imnacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact j
~ Site Number ~ Type of Impact
I
(indi.cate on map) i Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,

herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
l0U-year
Floodplain
vesino ~ Distance to
Nearest ;
Stream ~
(linear feet ~ Area of
Impact
(acres)
Community L'v1N Sewer line installation forested ~ yes 0.0459
Community CD Sewer line installation forested I yes 0.0183

I i
Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.064
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.396
-3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of till or culverts, darn
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching'straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must he included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,60.
Stream Impact

Number ~
indicate on ma
~
Stream Name ~

Type of Impact ~
Perennial or
Intermittent? ~
~ Average ~

Stream Width ~
Before Im act Impact

Length
linear feet) Area of

Impact
acres
Crossing #1 Carpenter Creek Open Cut ~ Perennial 23' 40' 0.021
Crossing #2 Larkard Creek Open Cut Perennial 1'' ~ 40' 0.015

f
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) ~ 80' 0.036
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Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes; ponds, estuaries, sounds. Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill a,rravatinn r~rPriainv ~Clllt~irt4- C1ta1i1aLe_ blllkheads, etC.
Open Water Impactv

Site Number
indicate on ma 4- ~_____, __ __ ___ , ___ _
Name of Waterbody
tf a licable)
( PP - - - ~
T e of lm act
~ p Type of w"aterbody
(':ake, pond, estuary, sound, bay. ~

ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact

acres) '
No open water
im acts

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
List the cumulative im act to all Waters of the L.S. resulting from the ro~ect:
Stream Im act (acres): ~ 0.036ac
Wetland Im act (acres): 0.06~ac
O en Water Im act (acres): I 0
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) ! O.l00ac
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): ~I SO'
7. Isolated Vdaters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ~ No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
No Isolated waters
Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam'embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): none
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):_none
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: none
Size of watershed draining to pond: none Expected pond surface area: none
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
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were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Crossing the two(?) creeks is unavoidable due to geographical constraints. Coffer dams will be
installed and the flow of water will be purled around the construction area. Excavation will be
preformed quickly and the stream banks will be re shaped to existing topography. Upon
completion of the stream crossing, the banks will be re vegetated and returned to a more natural
setting Creek impacts durin¢ construction will be minimized to the fullest extent possible with
sediment and erosion control devices Where possible the sewer line has been re-alined to avoid
wetland areas and threatened species This has proved significant in avoiding the wetlands m the
areas of the Pump station where re configuration of the pump house and turn around has resulted
in no impacts to wetland communities A and B. Also wetland communities H, I, J and K have
been completely avoided preventing impact to this active flood plain wetland. The force main
and gravity sewer routes chosen are the shortest & most direct routes for connection to the
existing sewer system.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 1~A NCAC 2H .000, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Pernuts, published in the Federal Register on January 1 ~, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
andior upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http: ~~h~~o enr stat:e.nc,us~'nc4vetlands; strm,ide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and,'or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreageilinear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
~Iiti~ation plan is not beinaproposed.
2. vlitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
(919) 715-076 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http:L~'h2o.enr.state.nc.us; wrp/indes.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): none
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): none
amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Il. En~ironmentat Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the use of
public (federalistate) land? Yes ^ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEP A,iSEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA,%SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. ~"es ^ No ^
~. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the D~VQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
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1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 1 ~ A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 1 ~A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) l ~A NCAC
2B .020 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No

If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multi Tiers.

Zone* im act
p
s uare feet Required
Multiplier
Miti anon
1
2
Total. I
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near Dank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormveater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20°%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Proposed alignment i~ off edge of pavement; No
additionalpermanent impervious area is expected Check dams silt fence with minimum use of
rip ra~will be utilized for surface water~rotection.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Disposition of the sewage flow within the proposed force main and aravity sewer is to a_n
existing_City of Lincolnton 12" aravity sewer manhole for conveyance to the Clty of Lincolnton
~~%TP.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ yVetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0300) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
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XIS. Cumulative impacts (required by D~Q)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts;) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
~; h2o.en.state.nc.usi?~clwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. ®ther Circurnstanees (®ptiomal):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time far these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Appiis~~at/Age®t°s ~ignata~re i)ate
~{-21-07
Stephen A. Gilbert PE, PLS, Director of Public Utilities
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Carpenter Creek -Location of Stream Crossing
between Station 43 + 00 and 44 +00

Larkard Creek -Location of Stream Crossing
between Station 18 + 00 and 19 + 00

DATA FORh1
ROUTINE WETLANB i3ETERMlNATIt~Pi
(t 9S7 CC1E `oVetiands Delineation PAanual:f
PFQJ2Ct:'Site: Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line r,~ate: 45-07
ApplicanL'O•~: her: wK Dickson C.OEinty: Lincoln
lnV2StfgatOr: Todd Warren & Nlck Nelson, HARP State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the site? / Yes i~(Q Carnlrunitj iC7 : A
is the site signifcantly disturbed (Ab~pica! Situation t? Yes No / Transect ![~:
!s the area a patentia! Problem Area? Yes No / Piot iD:
i if needed, explain on reverse. j
VEGETATION
~ominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Betula nigra Tree FACW
"Liquidambar styraciFlua Tree FAC+
3 Salix nigh Tree OBL
~. Fiaxius pennsylvanica Shrub FACW
locus effusus Herb FACW+
3. Carex spp
r'
Cominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
u
Herb Unk.5:5 !
Percent of Dominant Species fat are OBL. F~CV^J or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
5:5, or 100%
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data tQescrlbe in Remarks ~: 4^Jetland hydrology Indicators:
_
Stream. Lake. or Tide Gauge Prlmarzj Indicators:
/ Aer.al Photographs _ Inundated
Other ~ Saturated In Upper ~I Z Inches
No Recorded Data Avallak~le °y'Vater Mlarks
-' Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns In `aVe~ands
58C.^•rtdarV Ind[CatorS it Ot mOre requEred?.
Depth of Surface y~fater: n/A in.) _ Gxld'rzed Rost Channels In Upper 1Z'
_,[_ v~fatarStalned Leaves
Depth to Free Yv'ater in Pit: ~ {in.) Loeai Soil SurEey Data
F.~C-~ieutral Tast
Depth to Saturated ."coil: ~ iin. t _
Other {EKplain in Rerr*ar<sf
Remarks:

SOILS
h~tap knit Name
i Seties and Phase!: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded Drainage Ctass:
Pieid Qisse^ratans
Taxonomy ;Subgroup!: Confirm tv?apped Type? Yes No
Profile DescrtCtion
Depth ~:tatrix Color [wtctile Coicrs ~:tot`~te Terre. Concretion s.
inchesi Horizon (lt~tunselt ~fost~ (i'v9unsett ~toistl AnundanceCan*.rast Structure. etc.
0-1 0 ORGANIC DEBRIS
1- 5 A 2.5Y 5/3 10YR 5/8 25% SILTY CLAY
5 - ].2 B 2.SY 4/2 7.5Y 4/6 ].5% SILTY CLAY
Hydric Soii Indicators:
Hi,tasol _ Concretions
_
Histic Eplpedan _ Eiigh Qrganic Content in Surface Layer Sandy Sods
_
Sulfidic E3dor _ Qrganic Streaking in Sandy So (s
_
Aquic i4ioisture Regime _ Listed on Locai Hydric Soils List
_
i?educng Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
~ G(eyed or Loy=r-Chroma Colors _ Qther (Explain n Remarks'
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION

BATA FORM
ROUTINE 1lVETLAND f3ETERMiNAT(OPt
(1987 CC}E vVetiands Delineation ~rtanual',~
ProleCt+$Ite: Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line Qate; 45-07
Applicant`©'~vner: WK Dickson COUnt`f: Lincoln
in~festigatar• Todd Warren & Nlck Nelson, HARP Mate: NC
po [Normal Circumstances Exist on the site? / Yes f`ic Cerrtmurtit•I !f~ : a
is the site signifcanti~,r disturbed (Att~picaf Situation i? Yes [Na / Transect iii:
Es the area a patentiaf Problem Area' Yes ftla / iaiot !D:
4(f needed, explain on reverse.]
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indcator
Betula nigra Tree FACW ~+
~. Fiaxinus pennsylvanica Tree FACW 'si_
3. Quercus phellos Tree FACW- ': 1.
~ Liquidambar syraciNua Shrub FAC+
.~ Fraxinus pennsylvanica Shrub FACW :+.
=, Carexspp Herb Unk. _ ?~_
Vernonia novebo-acenis Herb FAC+
Lonicerajaponica Yine FAC• !~_
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACtN or FAC
(excluding FAC-:t. 6:7, or S6%
Remarks:
FfYQROLOGY
Recorded Data ~~Descrlbe in Remarks): `J``ettand ~ydralogy indicators:
_
Stream.. Lake. or Tide Gauge Prlmarz~ Indicators:
/ aerial Photographs inundated
Other ~ Saturated in Upper 1 Inches
Igo Retarded Data Availadle 'J`J3tar isr1arks
Drift Lirtes
,~_ Sa4;ment Depos is
Field Otrservations: / Drainage Patterns in's': etartds
Secendar~t indicators ;2 or more requred;:
Depth of Surface 'rltater: N/A i in. i / Oxidized Roct Channels in Upper i 2'
,L `v4 ater-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free yttater =n Pit: ~ iin.i _
Lotal Soil Surrey Data
FAC ,'~eutrat Tast
Depth to Saturated Soil: 10 iin.'E Other {Explain in Remar~csi
Remarks:

SOILS
P~lap Uni# Name
;Series and Phase;: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded Drainage Class:
Fuld Obse^ratans
Taxonomy tSubgraup;: Canfi;m f~fapped Type? /Yas Na
Profile Description :
Depth ir~tatrix Color Nlattle Caiars :t.lottfe Texture. Carcretons.
(inches', Horizon ?'tiiunselE hfaistl fA;tunsetl Moist; Rnundance..Contrast S?rucure. etc.
0.1 O ORGANIC DEBRIS
1- 2 A 7.5YR 4/6 SILTY CLAY
2 - 6 A lOYR 4/2 2.5YR 4/6 30% LOAMY CLAY
6 - B lOYR 4/2 2.5YR 4/6 50% LOAMY CLAY
Hydric Sail indicators:
Hi,tasal _ Concretions
_
Histic Epipedan _ High Organic Corten# in Surface Layer Sandy Soils
_
Su[fidic Qdar _ Organic Streaking n Sandy Sa (s
_
_:~y~:ic i+,loisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils Lis#
_ Receicsng Conditions _ Listed an National Hydlic Soils Lis#
/ uieyed ar Lo~,v-Chrama Colors _ Other (Explain .n Remarks,
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic ~'agetatian Present? /Yes Na (Circie:~ ~;C~rcie!
~i~fetfand Hydralagy Present^ ,/ Yes Uo
Hydr~c Sails Presen#? /Yes Na Is this Sampling Pain# 1xU'ithin a'.~'etEar:d? /Yes No
Remarks:
~pprcved ~y ~E:tJ~AC~ ~;~2

DATA FC}RM
RQtJT[NE {tVVETLAND E}ETERMlNATtUN
it937 COE `,rVet[ands Oe[ineatian Prlanuali
ProjeCt:`SItE:: Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line late; 45-07
App[icant,'4':•/rter: ~-K Dickson Count`: Lincoln
ln'JestigatOr: Todd Warren & Nlck Nelson, HARP Mate: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the site? ,/ Yes No Ccmmunit',t lD : c ~- ~•
[s the site signiftcant[y disturbed (At~jpical Situation}? Yes No / Transect 113:
[s the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plo / Plot lD:
([f needed, explain an reverse. f
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Acer rub-um Tree FAC c.
Platanus occidentalis Tree FACW- s~ ~,
;. Anus serruiata Shrub FACW+ ; {
Corms ammomum Shrub FACW+
Carex crenita Herb FACW+
g_ Lobelia cardinalis Herb FACW+ ?~
Eupatorium perfoliatum Herb FACW+
i. tu.
Percent of Dominant Species that are CBL. F~C~:^J ar F,4C
(eXCiudng FAC-l. 7:7, or 100%
Remarks:
HYDRQLQGY
Recorded Qata (Describe in Remarks;.: `~^Jetiand ~ydroicg Indicators:
_
Stream. Lake. ar Tide Gauge PrimarS~ Indicators:
/ Aerial Photographs _ /~ Inundated
tither ~ Saturated in Upper t2 Inches
_
No Recorded Data Availa~te Y".later ~Aarks
Drift Lines
Se~iment Deposits
F°:eld Clbservatiens: / Drainage Patterns in `r^Jetiands
Secondary indicators t2 ar more required ~:
Depth of Surface 4++~later: 1.3 in.1 / Cxidizad Root Channels in Upper t2'
~L 4`later-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free'rVater n PiL i-3 i,in.i Lacsi Soil Surrey Data
F.~C-~feutral Tast
Depth to Saturated Soil: i-3 tin.:t Qther (Explain in Remar%cs)
Remarks:

SOILS
^.lap Unit Name
i Series and Phase;: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded Drai Wage Class:
=ieid Gbser=jatons
Taxonom;i tSubgrcup: Confirm i4tapped Type? ,/Yes No
Profile Description
Depth .tatrix Coior ILtottle Cctars ~lottte Tenure. Concretions.
(inchesi Horizon {~;tunsett hfo±st; (P~:lunsell ~~toist; Abundance,Con:rast Stn.~cture. etc.
0.2 O ORGANIC DEBRIS
2 -10 A SOYR 3/2 SILTY CLAY - SCL
Hydric Soil indicators:
Histasol _ Cancretsons
_
_ Histic Epipedan _ High Qrganic Content in Surfa ~e Laer Sandi Sods
_ Su~ldic Odar _ Organic Streaking n Sand; Sorts
_.Aquic h9alsture Regime _ Listed on Loca! Hydric SoiEs List
Reducsng Cbnditons _ Listed on National Hydric Soiis List
/ ;~:eyed or Loy:.°-Chrama Colors _ Other rExplain 'n Remarks;
Remarks:
STRONG ORGANIC ODOR, DISTURBED SOILS, INUNDATED -DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN SOIL PROFILE
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H~~drophy#ic ~!Rgetation Present? ,/ Y3s Ne ~C€rcte`• ;Crclel
'vlletland Hydralogy~ Present' ,/ `t'es No
Hydro Saiis Present? ~ Yes No is this Sampling Paint :Within a '~`:~etland? ,/Yes No
Remarks:
~.~pr,ued t;V ~Gt iSAC~ ~, ~'~'.

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETER[NINATIQPi
t 1 ~S7 COE GVet[ards Geiineatiar t~llanuai
i?rOJ2Ctr`Slte: Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line Late: 45-07
Appficant:'O~:~rner: wlc Dickson CountEf: Lincoln
inVeSt[gator' Todd Warren & Nlck Nelson, HARP State: NC
Do i~lortnal Circumstances Exist on the site? / Yes hI~ GQrntrunil^~r iD : H - I
is the site significantly disturbed (At~jpicai Situation? Yes I~io / Transect 1D:
is the area a potential ProbEem Area? Yes E~Icr / E'4ot Ea:
i[f needed, explain on reverse.) _
VEGETATION
Qominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum lndica#or
Acer rubrum Tree FAC ~~
Betula nigra Tree FACW ?i ~_
;. Nyssa sylvatica Shrub FAC ' 1.
:I_ Fraxinus pennsylvatica Shrub FACW '?
Sambucus canadensis Shrub FACW- `::s_
~; Carex spp Herb Unk _ ~,~_
7 Sphagnum spp Moss Unk
iU.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 013L. FACl~f or Fr~C
rexctuding F:~C-). 5:5, or 100%
Remarks:
OTHER PLANT INCLUDE: LADY FERN, ALNUS SERRULATA SEEDLINGS, EUPITORIUM FIST., LYCOPUS YIRG.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Qata i Desc~ ibe €n Remarks r: :tetEand iZydrology [ndicators:
_
Stream. Lake. ar Tide Gauge Prtmarj Indicators:
/ Aerial Photographs ,~ inundated
Other _~ Saturated 'in Upper 1 Z Inches
No Recorded Data AVaiEab(e ~'Vatar PAarks
Grin Lines
Sediment Ceposits
Reid Ottseivaticns: / Grairage Patterns in >^letlares
Seecndarr indicators 2 or more required':
Depth of Surface `~~later: - in.) / Oxidized Rat Channels In Upper 12'
~L b`e'ater-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free',j~later n Pit: 8 {in.l Loeat Soil Surrey Data
FAC-~teutrat Test
Gepth to Saturated Soi€: 0-5 iin.;E Other (Explain in Remar'cs~
Remarks:

SO[LS
PAap Unit Name
t Series and PhaSe,`: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded Drainage Class:
"laid Obserrato^s
Taxonomy ~Su~group: Confirm i`vlapped Type? ,/Yes Na
Profile Description
pepth ~:tatrix Goior Evioitie Cciars ~:tottle Taxtur2. Concretions.
~;inchesi Harizcn (ltunseil Riost'i rP~:tunseE[ ~,teist; abundance:Can7ast Struc?ure. etc.
0-2 O ORGANIC DEBRIS
2.10 A 2.5Y 4/2 7.5YR 4/6 SANDY CLAY
Hydre SO€i Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretons
_
Histic Epipedar: _ High Organic Content in SurFa ee Layer Sand; So,fs
_
Sulfidic Gdar _ Organic Streaking in Sanc~;r So=is
_
.4qulc Jvtoisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Solis List
/ 3ieyed or ~ o~:~~-Chroma Colors _ Other iExplain 'r: Remarks}
Remarks:
COLLAPSING SOIL PROFILE
WETLAND DETERMINAT{©N

DATA FC}Rl49
R~UT(NE 1NETLANB DETERMIIVAT[QN
4195' GC}E ~Vetiands ~eiineatsan f4Jlanuaf ~
PrOjeCtr'~Ite: Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line [gate: 45-07
AppiicanL'0~:~~.ner: WK Dickson COEInt`~: Lincoln
investigator: Todd Warren & Nick Nelson, HARP State; NC
t]a ~lermai circumstances Exist on the site? / Yes itlc Cc~mmunit<j id : ~
is the site sign~cantfy disturbed (At+jpicaf Situations? Yes No / Transect 1Q:
is tl~e area a potential Prabiem Area? Yes tilc / Piot il~:
{If needed, explain on reverse.}
VEGETAT{t?N
Dominant Flant Species Stratum Indicator Cominant Flant Species Stratum [ndicator
Betual nigra Tree FACW a
Alnus serrulata Tree FACW+ ~~;
"; Plantanus occidentalis Tree FACW- • 1
~. Alms senu/ata Shrub FACW+
.~ Faxinus pennsylvanica Shrub FACW ':;.
~~, Que-cus phe/los Seeding FACW ?:.~
7 Carexspp Herb unk ':1
luncus effusus Herb FACW+ ;~;
Fefcent of ©Ominant Species that are BBL. FACttV Or FAC
(excluding F.~C-s. 7:7, or 100%
Remarks:
FtYDRaL©GY
Recorded Grata ;Describe in RemarKS: ~°,tetland nydroiog [ndicators:
_
Stream. Lake. or Tide Gauge Primar~t Indicators:
/ Aerial Fhntograpns _ inundated
^ther _~ Saturated In Upper 1 ~ inches
fro Recorded Grata Availatsle `JVstar tltarits
_ Drift tines
_ Sed'sment Cepos~ts
Field Observations; / Grairaga Fattems in `r.tetlar'ds
Secdndart indlcatcrs 2 or more requireds:
[}epth of Surface':~l?ater: - ~in.1 / Oxidized Rcct Channels in I.:pper 12'
mot' 4itatar-Stained Heaves
C~epth to Free `dt, ater ;n Fit: io ;,in. i ~ocai Sail Surs~ef Ciata
_ F.~C ~'~eu~al Tact
i~epth to Saturated Soil: B sin.i Other ~Expiain in Remarksi
Remarks:

SOILS
P.1ap Unit Name
i Series and Phase}: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded Drainage Class:
~ie1d Obse~lat°ons
Taxonom;i t:Sudgroup:: Confirm ibtapped Type? ,/Yes Na
Profile Description
Depth t;latrix Color Motile Coicrs l,lottte Taxtura. Concreon s.
(inchesi Far€zon (1.~turse€€_ftfioist; ~PAunse{{ ;L•loist; AbundanceiConTrast Srueurs. etc.
0 -1 0 ORGANIC DEBRIS
1- 6 A lOYR 4/1 lOYR 3/4 10°,o LOAMY CLAY
6 -14 B lOYR 4/1 7.SYR 4/6 20% LOAMY CLAY
Hydric Sai! Indicators:
_ Histosoi _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Contest in Surfa ~e Layer Sand, So<€s
Su{fidic Odar _ Organic Streaking n Sandy So=€s
Aquic Moisture Regime _ i_isted on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Raducng Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
/ Gie?red or LO~rr-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain n Remarks;
Remarks:
COLLAPSING SOIL PROFILE
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophyfic';'?gelation Present? ~Yss No IC_rc,9e? t,Clrcls~
4~~'et€and Hydrology Present^ ~ Yes NO
Hydre Soi€s Present? ~ Yes No 1s this Sampling Point b'Jithin a `<<litt€and? ~ Yas No
Remarks:
ACLE'~7+1~'Cf ~4`

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RQUT(~fE U'JETLAPdG C~ETER[+~IFdaTIE}N
11987 CC}E vVetiands ~elineatior Itilanuai;
Project'Site: uncoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line Daie: 45-07
/~pp~[CaRL+(3`;,rR2r: WK Dickson ~C~~,hp: Lincoln
irlveStt~atOr: Todd Warren & Nlck Nelson, HARP Mate: IVC
Go Piormal Circumstances Exist on the site? / Yes Pia Cor:~munit'~ lj} : M - N - L
is the site signifeantly disturbed (At<jpical Situation;? 'f8s hdo / TranSect iC7:
(s the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Pia / Plot {~:
tlf needed, explain an reverse.}
VEGETAT[aN
/ominant Pant Species Straturrt ind[cator ~orn[nant PEant Species Straturl ind[cator
Acer rubrum Tree FAC ~~
Alnus serrulata Tree FACW+ a'~
~

Fraxinus pennsylvatica
Shrub
FACW 1
c Viburnum nudum Shrub FACW+ i :,
~_ Woodwardia areolata Herb OBL
Asclepias incarnate Herb OBL
,t
Percent of Qaminant Species t'~at are OBL. F~Ct~,f or F~tC
i exeiudsng FRC-}. 6:6, or 100%
Remarks:
l~~rQRa~oGY
Reearded Qata ;;Descr[ire in Rernar[cs:~: `~ratland nydre[ogy Ird[catcrs:
_
Strearrt, Lake. or Tide Gauge Pr[mar j [ndicators:
/ ~.er ai Pt?etograpns / [nundatad
_ Wither y/ Saturated in Upper t^ [ncFes
~fo RecorLed C+ata ,~va[ad[a / `4~dstQr F;larks
_ ~ Drib Lines
_
Sed[ment Depos±s
F eid Gbser`.a6ans: / GraiRaae Patterns in °.;~eta^cs
SeCOndar~ [ndicators F~ or r'.are '8~G'reC;r:
Depth of SurNace'~+','ater: 0-5 iin.~ / Cx[dized RLct Ghanne[s in Upper _[~-
~[_ E~4ater-Stained =ea~~es
Depth to Free lft'ater n Pit: o ;;irt. ~ Lacs{ Soil Sur3et Data
F.~C-Veutrai Test
Depth to Saturated aCi[: 0 (in.'k Other ~EX~[3lF: in Rer~;a~ksF
Remarks:

S01LS
+Jlap knit Name
i SerieS and Phase;: Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 perce nt slopes, frequently flooded Drainage Class:
Meld Obser~rat`ons
Taxcnon~y t;Suograup: Canfirrn Mapped Type? ,/Yes No
Profile Description
Depth ~:tatrix Color f4#ottle Colors ~:Icttle Texture. Concretions.
(inchesi 1-lorizon {'~lunseil h~io st; ir~;lunseit ttaist; Abundance. Contrast Structure. etc.
0.2 p ORGANIC DEBRIS
2 -10 A lOYR 3/1 7.5YR 4/6 10% SANDY LOAM
Hydric SaFi Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Cancretons
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Cortert in Surface Layer Sandy Sods
Suifidic Odor _ Organic Streaking `n Sandy So=.Is
_
_.Aquic ~;9oisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Sails List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
/ ~leyed or Lo~;r-Chroma Colors _ Other ;Explain n Remarks•
Remarks:
COLLAPSING SOIL PROFILE
VHETLAND DETERMINAT[ON
Hydrophy2ic !regetatian Present? ~ Yes
V'~~etiand Hydrology Present? ~ Yes
Hydre Soils Present? ,/ Yes
Remarks:
No iCrc!e~ €Circle~~
Nc
No Is this Sarnpiing Poini :'lithin a `,.Etettand? ~ Yes Na
3;

HABITAT
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ASSESSMEI~IT
~ESTaRATia
P"RaGRAM, ~N~
AhiD
93Q5-D Monroe Road
Charlotte. NC 2827(}
Office: 7(}4-84 t -2841
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Biotogical Analysis -- Lincoln County Industrial Park Sewer Line
The majority of the project is along road right of way except two portions. The upper end
parallels Larkard Creek, passing through disturbed areas and the lower end parallels
Carpenter Creek from US 321 to Clark Creek Rd. Only one section of the two, offroad,
portions, is of concern. The database of the NC 1Vatural Herbage Program was
downloaded for the Maiden USGS Quad to determine communities and species of
concern. There are no communities of concern and four species are noted. Two of these,
Dissected Sneezeweed {Helenirrm ~~inrratifrc~um) and Appalachian Golden-banner
(Therrrropsis mollis}are listed as historic records. The Loggerhead shrike {Lcrrrirr,s
lrrdoviciarnrs} has a habitat ofopen fields with scattered trees, which is not generally part
of the project area, that parallels roadways. The fourth species, Dwarf-flowered heartleaf
{Hexastylis rrarrif7ara} occurs in acidic, sandy loam soils along bluffs, slopes, hillsides
and ravines, in bogy areas adjacent to creekheads and streams. One such. area along the
proposed ROW occurs about 2,OQ6 ft. east of Clark Creek Rd., on anorth-facing slope
above Carpenter Creek.
This area was surveyed on April 16, 24Q7. Two plants of the Dwarf-flowered heartleaf
were found, in flower. Two other specimens of the genus Hexcrstylis were noted. One
was not in flower and the other, in flower, was identified as H. ~ieterrlphylla.
This slope has a very rich spring pallet of species, including a very large double-bolted
American beech (Fagrrs gratrc~i, fc~lra) that is 4 ft.-I.2 in_ in diameter. This tree, at the
lower portion. of the slope, essentially maintains the integrity of the slope. Losing it will
cause the slope to erode into the floodplain. The two plants of the Dwarf=flowered
heartleaf are under the canopy of this tree, upslope from the tree.
In addition, the following species were noted, indicating the richness of the flora.
Toothwort (C'ardanrine corrcaterrata}, Bellwort (Ilvrrlarra per fc~liata}, W indtlower
(7halictrrrrn tjralictraides}, Solomon's seal (1'vlygt~rraturrr l~~or•rrm}, Bloodroot
(San~rrirraria ccrrracterrsir}, Geranium (~ierarrirrm rnactrlaturrr}, Giant chickweed {Stellar•icr
pubes}, Black cohosh (Cirrriciftrta racernc~.sc7), False Solomon's-seat (Srnilaeirra
racerr:©sa}, Southern lady fern (Athyriunr asplerrioides}, Christmas fern (Pr~lystiefrrrrn
acrostichaic#es}, and Rattlesnake fern (Botrycitirrrrr vir~irriarirrrrr}. A large Yellow poplar
(Liriodendrorr tufip~era} also occurs on the slope, also providing slope stability. Shrubs
include_ Witch-hazel {Hamcrrarcilis virgirriana), Pawpaw (Asimirra trifvGa}, and Hazelnut
((~'orylrrs atrrericana}.
HABITAT ANALYSIS ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES STREAM RESTORATION WETLAilC3 iVtITIGATION • (v{OIVITCIRING

It is recommended that adjustments to the plans he made to protect the integrity cif this
scope, by having a meeting in the field with the engineer, representatives afNCD4~Q and
HARP to make the most environrrientally responsible and cost effective realignment.
3~ Matthews, P ~. D.
President