20130512 Ver 2_401 Application_20131013

October 3, 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: Mr. Andrew Williams
NC DWR, Webscape Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Ms. Karen Higgins
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Reference: Request for Re- verification of Existing NWP -12 /GC 3884
Authorization
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Project:
Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation
Guilford and Alamance Counties, North Carolina
USACE Action ID No. SAW- 2013 -00618
S &ME Project No. 1357 -13 -027
Dear Mr. Williams and Ms. Higgins:
On behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), S &ME, Inc. (S &ME) hereby submits this
request for re- verification of an existing Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12/ General
Water Quality Certification (GC) No. 3884 authorization for impacts associated with the
above - referenced project. The original authorization (US Army Corps Engineers
[ USACE] Action ID No. SAW -2013- 00618) involved impacts associated with removal
of aboveground vegetation and construction of several permanent stream and wetland
crossings within PNG's existing 50 -foot wide natural gas pipeline right -of -way (ROW).
New pipeline relocation activities are currently being proposed by the applicant that will
involve an additional 125 linear feet (If) of temporary impact to one perennial stream as
well as additional riparian buffer impacts. No wetland impacts, permanent stream
impacts or loss of waters of the U.S. are proposed.
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Request for Re- verification of Existing NWP -12 /GC 3884 Authorization SWE Project No 1357 -13 -027
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Protect — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation October 3, 2013
In support of this application, please find enclosed the following-
Figures: Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2) and 2010
Aerial Photograph (Figure 3)
• Appendix I• Pre - construction Notification and Agent Authorization Form
• Appendix II: Current Section 404/401 Approval Letters
• Appendix III: Site Photographs
• Appendix IV. Preliminary JD Information
• Appendix V- Drawings
• Appendix VI. Restoration Plan
This PCN is also being provided to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources
( NCDWR) pursuant to the temporary stream impacts, as well as riparian buffer impacts.
A completed PCN form for the additional impacts that will result from the proposed
relocation is included in Appendix I.
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND
The proposed pipeline relocation is part of a larger PNG project referred to as Line 386,
or the Greensboro Reclamation The overall route originates on the south side of N.C.
Highway 150 in the community of Oak Ridge, Guilford County, and extends generally
east - southeast for approximately 40 miles, terminating at a station of the west side of
N.C. Highway 54, south of Burlington in Alamance County. The Greensboro
Reclamation project involved above - ground removal of woody vegetation within portions
of PNG's 50 -foot ROW that have grown up over the years. To accommodate equipment
access, pipes were placed within two jurisdictional streams and grubbing/grading
occurred in a wetland area prior to authorization from the USACE. Impacts to 1951f of
stream channel (153 if temporary and 421f permanent) and 0.47 acre of wetland (0.41
acre temporary and 0.06 acre permanent) resulted from the work. To account for these
impacts, an "after -the- fact" permit application was submitted to the USACE on May 13,
2013. The impacts were subsequently authorized by the USACE on September 10, 2013.
Copies of the original permit authorization letters are included in Appendix II.
As the project is located in the B. Everett Jordan Lake watershed, it is also subject to
riparian buffer rules. The buffer rules state that existing and ongoing uses, such as utility
line ROWS, are exempt. However, only portions of the riparian buffer occupied by the
footprint of the existing use (maintained portions of the ROW) are exempt, and activities
necessary to maintain the use are only allowed provided that the site remains similarly
vegetated. Authorization for the stream and wetland impacts identified above, along with
impacts to the riparian buffers, was approved by NCDWR on September 5, 2013.
Copies of the aforementioned approval letters from the USACE and NCDWR are
included in Appendix II
PNG recently identified a segment of their existing gasline that is located within an
adjacent Duke Energy overhead electric transmission line. Removal of the subject pipe
segment is required by Duke Energy Accordingly, the existing pipe located in Duke's
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ROW will be abandoned and the new segment constructed at the edge of PNG's existing
50 -foot ROW This will require clearing 20 feet of PNG's existing ROW that was not
previously maintained. Clearing and maintaining this additional 20 feet is required in
order to comply with federally- mandated safety and inspection requirements The work
will also require temporarily clearing an additional 30 -foot wide area adjacent to PNG's
existing easement in order to safely accommodate construction.
EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
The project area is located in the Piedmont physiographic province in the Cape Fear
River Basin (03030002) and Haw Sub - basin. Land use in the vicinity of the project
corridor consists primarily of a mix of residential development, woodland, open,
maintained land and scattered light commercial areas
Vegetation within the existing PNG ROW had been recently mowed, but appeared to
contain remnant fescue (festuca), yellow crownbeard (Verbestna occidentahs),
blackberry (Rubus sp ), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Queen Anne's lace
(Daucus carota), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardu), dogfennel (Eupatorium
capillifolium), broomsedge (Andropogon virgintcus) and goldenrod (Sohdago sp )
Wooded portions of the project area were vegetated with white oak (Quercus alba), water
oak (Q nigra), sweetgum (Lrqutdambar styraciflua), tulip tree (Lrriodendron tulipifera),
loblolly pine (Pinus tadea) and red maple (Acer rubrum). Additional mid -and understory
and herbaceous species observed included Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) and
ironwood (Carptnus caroliniana). Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), catbriar
(Smilax rotundifolia) and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) were observed along the
banks of the stream.
Streams within the larger Greensboro Reclamation Project, which includes the Brandt
Ridge Drive Relocation project area, were originally assessed for buffer subjectivity in
January and February 2013. The subject stream within the current project area was
identified as Stream 7A, and classified as a perennial channel. S &ME visited the project
area on September 27, 2013 to observe the site for the presence of wetlands and to update
the stream assessment of Stream 7A. S &ME followed the procedures set forth in the
1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Eastern Mountains
and Piedmont Regional Supplement Guide). S &ME used the NCDWR Stream
Classification Form, as previously described, to document characteristics of identified
drainage features on the day of the assessment. Wetlands were not observed within the
project area, and assessment of Stream 7A confirmed that the channel was perennial.
Photos of the typical project corridor conditions are included in Appendix III, and
information relating to a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (Pre -JD) of the project
area, including NCDWR and USACE Stream Assessment forms, are included in
Appendix IV.

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PNG Greensboro Reclamation Proiect — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation October 3, 2013
STREAM AND RIPARIAN BUFFER IMAPCTS
There were no stream or buffer impacts to Stream 7A proposed in connection with the
Greensboro Reclamation Project However, the currently- proposed relocation will
temporarily impact 391f of the stream The project will also permanently impact 2,585
square feet (sf) of Zone 1 and 1,059 sf of Zone 2. Approximately 4,582 sf of Zone 1
and 1,562 sf of Zone 2 will be temporarily impacted. The relocation project will not
impact jurisdictional wetlands.
Limits of the Stream 7A were identified and mapped by Regional Land Surveyors (RLS),
and are depicted on Sheet 7A, along with the project alignment sheet, in Appendix V.
Sheet 7A can be inserted into the set of 38 drawings that were provided to you in
connection with the original Greensboro Reclamation Project PCN
Wetland, Stream and Buffer impacts authorized in connection with the original permit,
along with the additional impacts that are now currently proposed, are summarized in the
following tables.
Table 1: Wetland Impacts
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As noted in Table 1, the Brandt Ridge Drive relocation will not involve additional
wetland impacts.
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As noted in Table 2, the Brandt Ridge Drive relocation will involve up to 1251f of
additional temporary stream impact. No additional permanent stream impact is proposed.
It should be further noted that in connection with the original permit, the USACE
identified impacts to 661f of stream channel through removal and replacement of riprap
as a permanent impact, while NCDWR identified this impact as temporary. The table
reflects the more stringent of the two impact determinations (that of the USACE that the
impacts are considered permanent).
Although the pipe installation can likely be accomplished without impacting the entire
1251f of stream, PNG will also need to place a temporary, timber -mat bridge across the
stream, and because the stream meanders at the pipe where the work will occur, its entire
length is within the work area was identified as impact as a conservative measure.
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Table 3: Riparian Buffer Impacts
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As shown in Table 3, the Brandt Ridge Drive relocation will permanently impact 2,585 sf
of Zone 1 and 1,059 sf of Zone 2 Approximately 4,582 sf of Zone 1 and 1,562 sf of
Zone 2 will be temporarily impacted.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Protected Species
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) list of federally protected species was
consulted for a listing of protected species documented within Guilford County, North
Carolina. This review identified only one federally - protected species (a plant) - small
whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) The proposed work will occur within and
adjacent to an existing ROW where gas and overhead electric utilities are co- located.
Habitat in this area is not suitable for small whorled pogonia, and no plants resembling
small whorled pogoma were observed in the wooded area during a September 27, 2013
site visit by S &ME
Historic Properties
To comply with General Condition No 20 (Historic Properties), S &ME conducted a
review of the Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service, which indicated that the
closed site listed on the National Register of Historic Places is identified as the Truss
Bridge (GF0395), located on Old Battleground Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of
the project site. There were no other properties currently listed or determined eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places within 0 5 mile of the project.
Although unlikely, in the event previously unknown historic, cultural or archeological
remains and artifacts are encountered while performing the work, the USACE will be
notified, and to the maximum extent practicable, reclamation activities that may affect the
remains and artifacts will be avoided until the required coordination has been completed.

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PNG Greensboro Reclamation Proiect — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation October 3, 2013
Sediment and Erosion Control
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices outlined in the most recent version of
the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" shall be
in compliance with specifications govenung the proper design, installation, operation and
maintenance of such best management practices to comply with the appropriate turbidity
water quality standard.
Avoidance and Minimization
The project has implemented avoidance and minimization procedures by locating the new
line at the edge of the existing PNG easement, and limiting the width of proposed
workspace corridor to 30 feet. The project will also incorporate the following best
management practices (BMPs).
• Woody vegetation within the buffers shall be cleared by hand. No land grubbing or
grading will be allowed.
• Vegetative root systems within the buffer shall be left intact to maintain the integrity
of the soil. Stumps shall remain.
• No fertilizer shall be used other than a one -time application to re- establish vegetation
• Construction activities shall minimize the removal of woody vegetation, the extent of
the disturbed area, and the time in which areas remain in a disturbed state.
• Active measures shall be taken following the reclamation and during routine
maintenance to promote diffuse flow of stormwater through the buffer.
RESTORATION OF AFFECTED AREA
Details of PNG's plans to restore the stream and affected riparian areas are described in
the Restoration Plan in Appendix VI. The stream channel will be restored to its original
grade and contour, the banks seeded with a native seed mix and lined with erosion control
fabric. Use of hard - armoring will be avoided. Excess fill material fill will be removed
and the underlying area retuned to pre - disturbance contours. Temporanly- affected
portions of Zone 1 will be replanted with native woody vegetation, per the tables
provided in the Restoration Plan.
MITIGATION
The project will not result in wetland impacts Impacts to Stream 7A are temporary, and
as such, mitigation is not required.
Mitigation for impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer is required, as the project will
result in a non - perpendicular crossing of Stream 7A with a permanent maintenance
corridor greater than 10 feet wide The project will result m permanent impacts to 2,585
sf of Zone 1 riparian buffer Accordingly, PNG is required to purchase 7,755 riparian
buffer mitigation credits (2,585 sf x 3). Mitigation for Zone 2 impacts is not required, as
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Zone 2 is to remain grassed ROW PNG proposes to purchase the necessary credit from
the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program ( NCEEP). A copy of an
acceptance letter from NCEEP is included in Appendix VI
CLOSING
Thank you for your review of this Request for Re- verification of Existing NWP -12 /GC
3884 Authonzation If you have questions or need additional information, please feel
free to contact us at 704.523.4726.
Sincerely,
S &ME
Joey awler, P.W.S. Damn M Peine, Q.E.P.
Senior Project Manager Natural Resources Department Manager
Senior Review by Julie Bennett- Hudel, P.G , LEED AP
Attachments
CC. Andy Clark, PLS — Regional Land Surveyors
Jim Kalish — PNG
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APPENDIX I
PRE - CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION AND AGENT
AUTHORIZATION FORM

Office Use Only
Corps action ID no
DWQ project no
Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1
Processing
1a
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 12 or General Permit (GP) number
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ® No
1 d
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
le
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit
❑ Yes ® No
1f
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program
® Yes ❑ No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below
FORMCHECKBOX Yes
No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑ Yes ® No
2.
Project Information
2a
Name of project
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Project - Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation
2b
County
Guilford
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Greensboro
2d
Subdivision name
N/A
2e
NCDOT only, T I P or state
project no
N/A
3.
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
Piedmont Natural Gas
3b
Deed Book and Page No
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
3d
Street address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
3e
City, state, zip
Charlotte N C 28210
3f
Telephone no
704 572 7985
3g
Fax no
3h
Email address
dim kalish @piedmontng com
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑ Agent ® Other, specify Utility Company
4b
Name
Jim Kalish
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
Piedmont Natural Gas
4d
Street address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
4e
City, state, zip
Charlotte N C 28210
4f
Telephone no
704 572 7985
4g
Fax no
704 731 4098
4h
Email address
lim kalish @piedmontng com
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
Joey Lawler, P W S
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
S &ME, Inc
5c
Street address
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
5d
City, state, zip
Charlotte, N C 28723
5e
Telephone no
704 523 4726
5f
Fax no
704 525 3853
5g
Email address
llawler @smeinc com
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version

B
Project Information and Prior Project History
7
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
Project is a portion of a linear utility line
1 b
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 36 14277 Longitude - 79 85032
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1 c
Property size
Appx 0 08 acres
2
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
UT to Horsepen Creek
proposed project
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
WS- III,NSW,CA
2c
River basin
Cape Fear - Haw Sub -basin (03030002)
3
Project Description
3a
Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application
The project area is limited to a 50 -foot wide area that includes 20 feet of PNG's existing ROW and 30 -feet of tenporary
workspce in a wooded area adjacent to the ROW Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists primarily of a mix
of residential development, woodland, open, maintained land and light commercial areas
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
None
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
—100
3d
Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The proposed pipeline relocation is part of a larger PNG project referred to as Line 386, or the Greensboro Reclamation
PNG recently identified a segment of their existing gasline that is located within an adjacent Duke Energy overhead
electric transmission line Removal of the subject pipe segment is required by Duke Energy Accordingly, the existing
pipe located in Duke's ROW will be abandoned and the new segment constructed at the edge of PNG's existing 50 -foot
ROW
3e
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
The project will require clearing 20 feet of PNG's existing ROW that was not previously maintained Clearing and
maintaining this additional 20 feet is required in order to comply with federally- mandated safety and inspection
requirements The work will also require temporarily clearing an additional 30 -foot wide area adjacent to PNG's existing
easement in order to safely accommodate construction The new pipe will then be installed by conventional trenching
methods Industry- standard earthmoving and pipeline equipment will be used
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4 Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
Comments A Preliminary JD Request is included with this
PCN
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company S &ME, Inc
Name (if known)
Other
4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
Streams within the larger Greensboro Reclamation Project, which includes the Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation project
area, were originally assessed for buffer subjectivity in January and February 2013 The subject stream within the current
project area was identified as Stream 7A, and classified as a perennial channel S &ME visited the project area on
September 27, 2013 to observe the site for the presence of wetlands and to update the stream assessment of Stream 7A
S &ME followed the procedures set forth in the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Eastern
Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement Guide) S &ME used the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, as
previously described, to document characteristics of identified drainage features on the day of the assessment Wetlands
were not observed within the project area, and assessment of Stream 7A confirmed that the channel was perennial
5. Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
The proposed pipeline relocation is part of a larger PNG project referred to as Line 386, or the Greensboro Reclamation
The overall route originates on the south side of N C Highway 150 in the community of Oak Ridge, Guilford County, and
extends generally east - southeast for approximately 40 miles, terminating at a station of the west side of N C Highway 54,
south of Burlington in Alamance County The Greensboro Reclamation project involved above - ground removal of woody
vegetation within portions of PNG's 50 -foot ROW that have grown up over the years To accommodate equipment
access, pipes were placed within two jurisdictional streams and grubbing /grading occurred in a wetland area prior to
authorization from the USACE Impacts to 195 If of stream channel (153 If temporary and 42 If permanent) and 0 47 acre
of wetland (0 41 acre temporary and 0 06 acre permanent) resulted from the work To account for these impacts, an
"after- the - fact" permit application was submitted to the USACE on May 13, 2013 The impacts were subsequently
authorized by the USACE on September 10, 2013
6. Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes, explain
N/A
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version

C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Tem ora
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h Comments No wetland impacts will occur
3 Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ® T
Pipe installation /temp
S7A
® PER
® Corps
4
125
bridge crossing
❑ INT
® DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
125
31 Comments
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4 Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then individually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
— Permanent
(P) or
Temporary
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P
04 ❑P
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments No open -water impacts will occur
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID
number
5b
Proposed use or purpose of
pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
51 Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a
❑ Neuse El Tar-Pamlico El Other
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
Buffer impact
number—
Reason for
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)
impact
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
or Temporary
required?
131 ® P ❑ T
Future ROW
maintanence
S7A
® Yes
❑ No
2,585
1,059
B2 ❑ POT
Temporary
Work Space
S7A
❑ Yes
® No
4,582
1,562
B3 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
7,167
2,621
61 Comments
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Construction equipment operating within the buffers will be limited to that necessary for pipe installation and restoration
activities Vegetation within the buffer (with the exception of the trenchline) will be cut at ground level, leaving existing root
systems in place to promote re- growth Impacts will be minimized by reducing the width of the overall permanent maintenance
corridor to 30 feet through the buffered area
1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
The project will also incorporate the following best management practices (BMPs) 1) Woody vegetation within the buffers
shall be cleared by hand No land grubbing or grading will be allowed 2) Vegetative root systems within the buffer shall be
left intact to maintain the integrity of the soil Stumps shall remain 3) No fertilizer shall be used other than a one -time
application to re- establish vegetation 4) Construction activities shall minimize the removal of woody vegetation, the extent of
the disturbed area, and the time in which areas remain in a disturbed state 5) Active measures shall be taken following the
reclamation and during routine maintenance to promote diffuse flow of stormwater through the buffer
2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank N/A
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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3c Comments N/A
4 Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested
0 linear feet
4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
0 square feet
4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested
0 acres
4f Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
0 acres
4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
0 acres
4h Comments
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
® Yes ❑ No
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Permanent Maintenance
Corridor
2,585
3 (2 for Catawba)
7,755
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required-
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments The riparian buffer mitigation credit will be purchased from NC EEP See attached credit acceptance letter
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E
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
lb
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
Comments Project is a linear utility located belowground The ROW will remain
❑ Yes ® No
grassed with no imperveous surfaces
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why Project will not result in additional
imperveous surface
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
N/A
❑ Certified Local Government
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other
4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F Supplementary Information
1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes ® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter)
Comments N/A
2 Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
The project is not considered "growth- inducing" in that its purpose is only to relocate a portion of existing natural gas
transmission line
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
The project will not generate waste water
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5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
❑ Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
The U S Fish & Wildlife Service ( USFWS) list of federally protected species was consulted for a listing of protected
species documented within Guilford County, North Carolina This review identified only one federally - protected species
(a plant) -small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) The proposed work will occur within and adjacent to an existing
ROW where gas and overhead electric utilities are co- located Habitat in this area is not suitable for small whorled
pogonia, and no plants resembling small whorled pogonia were observed in the wooded area during a September 27,
2013 site visit by S &ME
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http //ocean floridamanne org /efh_coral /ims /viewer htm
7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
S &ME conducted a review of the Historic Preservation Office GIS Web Service, which indicated that the closed site listed
on the National Register of Historic Places is identified as the Truss Bridge (GF0395), located on Old Battleground Road,
approximately 1,500 feet west of the project site There were no other properties currently listed or determined eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places within 0 5 mile of the project
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements N/A
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Available FEMA mapping
Joey Lawler, P W.S.
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10 03 13
Applicant/Agent's Pnnted Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date 12 19 12
Project Information
S &ME Project Name- Greensboro Reclamation Project
Type of Project. ROW Reclamation — Riparian Buffer Impacts
Location- Greensboro to Burlington, North Carolina
Property Owner /Representative Information
Business Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone No
Contact
Agent Information
Business Name.
Street Address.
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No
Contact,
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
704 731 4598
Mr. Jim Kalish, P.E.
S &ME, Inc
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, N C. 28273
704.523.4726
Joey Lawler, P.W.S
f�
t
Authorization: I lr'•� on behalf of
(Contact Signature)
� �L-G V14 P�7� / ``' V/ -J ��I hereby authorize
(Project Sponsor)
S &ME, Inc to act as agent with the USACE / NCDWQ in
securing Section 401 /404 /Riparian Buffer Authorization
permits for the above - referenced project

APPENDIX 11
CURRENT SECTION 4041401 APPROVAL LETTERS

1
ATMA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A Rdeder John E Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
September 5, 2013
Piedmont Natural Gas
Attn: Jim Kalish
4720 Piedmont Row Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
DWQ # 13 -0512
Guilford /Alamance County
Subject: Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Approval of Jordan Riparian Buffer Impacts with Additional Conditions
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Project
Dear Mr. Kalish:
You have our approval for the impacts listed below for the purpose described in your
application dated May 10, 2013 and received by the Division of Water Resources — Water
Quality Programs (Division) on May 14, 2013 and subsequent information on July 8, 2013,
August 5, 2013, August 27, 2013 and September 4, 2013 . These impacts are covered by the
attached Water Quality General Certification Number 3884, Jordan Buffer Rules and the
conditions listed below. The General Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
12 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get
any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those
required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non - Discharge, and Water
Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification and
Authorization. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be
required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and General
Certification (s) /Permit /Authorization and is responsible for complying with all conditions.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certifications) or
general permit and the following additional conditions:
Winston -Salem Regional Office
Location 585 Waughtown St. Winston - Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone [phone] FAX 336 - 771 -46301 Customer Service 1- 877 -623 -6748
Internet www ncwaterouality ora
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Acton Employer

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1 The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific and
general conditions of the Certification, General Permit and /or Buffer Rules are met No
other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
Amount Approved (Units)
(units)
Temporary
Permanent
Stream
Site 1
15 (linear feet)
35 (linear feet) restoration
Site 2
27 (linear feet)
52 (linear feet) restoration
Site 3
66 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands
Site A
0.02 (acres)
0.13 (acres)
Site B
0.04 (acres)
0.28 (acres)
Buffers Zone 1-
perpendicular crossings >
40 linear feet with 30
foot maintenance
corridor (Allowable
Activity)
Streams 1, 2, 3, 11, 12,
5,278 square feet
3,020 square feet
18, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32,
33,39
Buffers - Zone 2 -
perpendicular crossings >
40 linear feet with 30
foot maintenance
corridor (Allowable
Activity)
Streams 1, 2, 3, 11,
4,673 square feet
0 square feet
12, 18, 25, 26, 30, 31,
32, 33, 39
Buffers Zone 1- Other
than perpendicular
crossings (Allowable
Activity with Mitigation)
Streams 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
15,875 square feet
5,042 square feet -
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
restoration of buffer
P1, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 40, 41
Buffers - Zone 2 - -
Otherthan

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perpendicular crossings
(Allowable Activity)
Compensatory Mitigation
Required
Buffer Basin / Sub -basin
Streams 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
12,404 square feet
0 square feet
9, 10; 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, P1, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 34,
35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41
2. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification
and Authorization. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may
be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and General
Certifications) /Permit /Authorization and is responsible for complying with all
conditions.
3. Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below.
The Division has received an acceptance letter from the NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement. Until the EEP receives and clears
your payment, and proof of payment has been provided to this Office, no impacts
specified in this Authorization Certificate shall occur. For accounting purposes, this
Authorization Certificate authorizes payment to the EEP to meet the following
compensatory mitigation requirement:
4. The plans provided along with the application depict clearing activities within Zone 2 of
the protected buffer where utility lines are parallel to a stream. This activity is
designated as "allowable" under the Buffer Rule provided that fill is not placed in Zone
1, diffuse flow is maintained as per the Buffer Rule, the disturbed areas are stabilized
and re- vegetated, and the health of the existing vegetation in Zone 1 is not
compromised.
5 The Permittee shall replant the vegetation within temporarily disturbed areas and
violation areas proposed for restoration associated with this project in an "in kind"
manner immediately following construction. Restoration of trees /shrubs /forest must
be completed by the first subsequent planting season (November 1 through March 30).
Note, if the tree plantings do not survive, they will need to be replaced such that the
density is sufficient to provide 320 trees per acre at maturity.
Compensatory Mitigation
Required
Buffer Basin / Sub -basin
Buffer — Zone 1
47,625 ( square feet)
Jordan / Haw
4. The plans provided along with the application depict clearing activities within Zone 2 of
the protected buffer where utility lines are parallel to a stream. This activity is
designated as "allowable" under the Buffer Rule provided that fill is not placed in Zone
1, diffuse flow is maintained as per the Buffer Rule, the disturbed areas are stabilized
and re- vegetated, and the health of the existing vegetation in Zone 1 is not
compromised.
5 The Permittee shall replant the vegetation within temporarily disturbed areas and
violation areas proposed for restoration associated with this project in an "in kind"
manner immediately following construction. Restoration of trees /shrubs /forest must
be completed by the first subsequent planting season (November 1 through March 30).
Note, if the tree plantings do not survive, they will need to be replaced such that the
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6. The restoration of Wetland A, Wetland B, Stream 22 and Stream 23, in response to the
violations noted in a March 25, 2013 NOV, shall occur within 60 days of issuance of this
approval. The restoration shall be in accordance with the Restoration Plan submitted
with the May 2013 PCN. The Winston -Salem Regional Office shall be notified upon
completion of the restorations
7. Please be aware that by having impacted streams, wetlands and buffers without first
applying for and securing the issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer
Authorization, you have violated Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code
(NCAC) 2H.0500 and 15A NCAC .02B .0267. Title 15A NCAC 2H.0500 requires
certifications pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act whenever construction or
operation of facilities will result in a discharge into navigable waters, including wetlands,
as described in 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 323. It also states any person
desiring issuance of the State certification or coverage under a general certification
required by Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act shall file with the
Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A,
these violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up
to a maximum of $25,000.00 per day for each violation.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. This Certification and
Buffer Authorization can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B
by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You may obtain a petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings at
http.//www ncoah.com/ or call the OAH clerk's office at (919) 431 -3000 for information.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this Certification and Buffer Authorization, you
must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings A petition is considered filed
when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable filing fee is received in the Office
of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between
8.00am and 5:00pm, excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the Office of Administrative Hearings at (919) 431 -3100, provided
the original and one copy of the petition along with any applicable filing fee is received by the
Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission
Mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -6714

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One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DENR•
Lacy Presnell, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1601
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under section 401 of the Clean
Water Act and the Jordan Riparian Buffer Rules as described in 15A NCAC 02B .0267. Please
contact Sue Homewood at 336 - 771 -4964 or Sue.Homewood @ncdenr.gov if you have any
questions or concerns
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
DWR Winston -Salem Regional Office
Enclosures: GC 3884
Certificate of Completion
cc, Joey Lawler, S &ME (via email)
Andy Williams, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office (via email)
DWR -WQP WSRO 401 files
DWR -WQP Webscape Unit
s

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id SAW -2013 -00618 County Guilford U S G S Quad NC-GIBSONVILLE
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permitee.
Piedmont Natural Gas
Jim Kalish
Address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC, 28210
Telephone Number
704 -572 -7985
Size (acres)
242 acres (entire line)
Nearest Waterway
Blackwood Creek
USGS HUC
3030002
,
Location description 1EAsting PNG Itiiht- of -Wayio
Right of Way Reclamation Protect.
Nearest Town McLeansville
River Basin Haw. North Carolina.
Coordinates Latitude 36.1166 ..
Longitude - 79.6310
Description of projects area and activity This AFTER »TUE -FACT authot ization isFfor temporary and permanent imnact&to
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ ,Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization Regional General Permit Number or Nationwide Permit Number- NWP 12 Utility Line Activities
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted application and attached information dated May 24, 2013, including updated plans and
information dated July 18, 2013 and August 29, 2013. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your
submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and /or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified,
suspended of revoked If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or
modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of
the modified nationwide permit If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the
activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i e, are
under consti uction) or ai c under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the
activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements
For activities occurring- within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N C Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at (252) 808 -2808
This Department of the Aimy verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local,appi ovals/perm its , .

If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
pi ogram, please contact Andrew Williams at 919 -554 -4884 x26 or Andrew .E.Williams2AUsace.army.mil.
Corps Regulatory Official Date 09/10/2013
Expiration Date of Verification 03118/2017
Determination of Jurisdiction:
A. ® Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project
area This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
( Reference 33 CFR Part 33 1)
B. ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification
C. ❑ There are,waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) Unless there is a change m the law or our published regulations,
this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification
D. ❑ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued Action ID SAW-
Basis For Determination: The streams identified as S22 and S23 are relatively permanent waters (RPWs) and
are unnamed tributaries to Blackwood Creek (also an RPW). Blackwood Creek is a tributary to Buffalo Creek, an RPW.
Buffalo Creels is a tributary to Reedy Fork, an RPW, and Reedy Fork is a tributary to the Haw River, a traditionally
navigable water (TNW). The Haw River is a, tributary to the Cape Fear River, a navigable water of the United States. The
Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the unnamed tributary was indicated by the following physical characteristics: clear
natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, and the destruction of terrestrial vegetation. The wetlands (WA and WB) meet
the hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology, and hydric soil criteria of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual and the Eastern Mountains and Piedinont Regional Supplement and are contiguous with either stream S22 or S23.
The stream identifed as S24 is a relatively permanent water (RPW) and an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek (also an RPW).
Rock creek is a tributary to Little Alamance Creek. Little Alamance Creek is an RPW and a tributary to Big Alamance
Creek, an RPW and a traditionally navigable water (TNW), in the lower reaches. Big Alamance Creek is a tributary to the
Haw River, a TNW The Haw River is a tributary to the Cape Fear River, a navigable water of the United States. The
Oi dinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the unnamed tributary was indicated by the following physical characteristics. clear
natural line impressed on the bank, shelving; and the destruction of terrestrial vegetation.
This jurisdictional determination is only for the stream /wetlands proposed for impacts associated with this Nationwide Permit
verification and does not include any other waters /wetlands that may be located on the project site.
Remarks: None ,
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This del meation/determmation has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request The deluieation/determmation may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985 If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B
and C above).

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This correspondence constitutes an approved dui isdictional determination for the above described site If you object to tlus
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331 Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form If you request to appeal this determination you
< must submit a completed RFA form to the following address
t n
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn Jason Steele, Review Officer'
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801 4
Phone- (404) 562 -51 a 37
3 e
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps; the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 3315, and that it has been`received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP Should you
decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 11 / 11/2 013.
* *It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence **
Corps Regulatory Official —
Andrew Williams-
Date of JD 09/10/2013
I Expiration Date of JD September 10, 2018
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public To help us ensure we continue to do so,
please complete our customer Satisfaction Survey online at http / /pei2.nwp usace army mil /surveyhtinI .
Copy furnished
Sue Homewood
North Carolina Department of Natural Resouices
Division of Water Quality ,
585 Waughtown Street
Winston - Salem, NC 27107
Joey Lawler, P W S
Senior Project Manager
S &ME, Inc
9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte NC 28273

Action ID Number: SAW- 2013 -00618 County: Guilford
Permittee: Piedmont Natural Gas
.Jim Kalish
Project Name: Piedmont Natural Gas /Guilford County Reclamation Proiect
Date Verification Issued: 09/10/2013
Project Manager: Andrew Williams
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
'WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Andrew Williams
3331 Heritiage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension,
modification, or revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the ,terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee Date

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WMWI
Applicant Piedmont Natu )618 Date 09/10/2013
Jim Kahsh
-Attached is, See Section below
lil PERMIT DENIAL _C
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION __D
^^~'L^^~~`^~^^ JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION / ~
A: INITYXI, PROFFERED PERMIT: You may acceptor object to the permit.
• ACCEPT If YOU ieceived a Standard Pei mit, you may sign the permit document and return it tothe district engineer for final
authorization If you received a Lettei of Pei mission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized Your
signatuie on the Standaid Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the perinit, including its terins and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
peimit
• OBJECT If you object tothe permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the peirnit be modified �ccordingly* You must complete Section Il of this form and return the form to the district
engineer Your objections must be'ieceived by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your tight to appeal the peii-nit in the future Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may (a) modify the permifto address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, oi (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as pieviously wiitten After
evaluating your objections, the disbict engineer will send you a pi offered permit for your reconsideiation, as indicated in
Section B below
9: PROFFERED PERMIT:- You -may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT If you ieceived a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final'
ai�thoiization If you ieceived a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized Your
signature on the St�ndai d Pei mit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its lei ins and conditions, and appioved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
peimit
• APPEAL If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions theiein,
you may appeal the declined permit Lindej the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section 11 of
this fbim and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of thii notice
C:_ PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Adininistiative Appeal Process by
completing Section 11 of this form and sending the fbirn to the division engineer This fbim must be ieceived by the division
engineer within 60 days� of the date of this notice
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may acceptor appeal the approved JD or provide new
information
• ACCEPT You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the appioved JD
• APPEAL If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engirteers
Administiative Appeal Process by cornpleting Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the district engineer Thisform
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice

TE: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD The Preliminary JD is not appealable If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
WIT '110 ' - - _ - t; �� _41 s 9v
'b
SECT iI REQTJES T I tOR AF'PEAI xor (JBJE INT Di ePERI±iTLT >:
-IOTI= f1,®yNSmToiAN ,,PILOI?FtER131 a
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS - (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections-to an-initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record )
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may pi ovide additional infoi mation to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record
If you have questions regarding this decision and /or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact I
also contact
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn:
Mr Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Andrew Williams
CESAD -PDO
3331 Heritiage Trade Drive, Suite 105
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801
Phone: [phone] _
RIGHT OF ENTRY Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site invests atton, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations
Date: Telephone number•
Signatuie of a2pel lant or agent `
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn: Andrew Williams, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North
Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Pi offered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to: ,
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal
Officer, CESAD -PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801
Phone: [phone]
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APPENDIX III
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo 1. View of Stream 7A within existing ROW facing
downstream. Photo taken January 2013 during assessment
of the Greensboro Reclamation project.
Photo 2:View of Stream 7A within existing ROW upstream
of the project area. Photo taken January 2013 during
assessment of the Greensboro Reclamation project.
Photo 3: Current view of project area taken September
2013. Note existing PNG gasline markers.
Photo 5: View of Stream 7A within wooded portion of the
project area.
Photo 4: View of Stream 7A within existing ROW taken
during September 2013 site visit.
Photo 6: View of wooded portion of the project area
adjacent to the existing ROW.
SITE
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo Page 1 of 1

APPENDIX IV
PRELIMINARY JD INFORMATION

PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD): 10 03 13
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
JOEY LAWLER, PWS
S &ME, INC
9751 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD
CHARLOTTE, N C 28273
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: WILMINGTON DISTRICT -
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE GREENSBORO RECLAMATION - BRANDT
RIDGE DRIVE RELOCATION
SAW- 2013 -00618
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
THE REVIEW AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN AND DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO
PNG'S EXISTING 50 -FOOT WIDE RIGHT -OF -WAY (ROW) NORTH OF
BRANDT RIDGE DRIVE (36 142773, -79 850325), GREENSBORO,
GUILFORD COUNTY, N C
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES
AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State NORTH CAROLINA County /parish /borough GUILFORD
City GREENSBORO
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format)
36 142773, -79 850325
Universal Transverse Mercator 17N, NAD83 NC STATE PLANE
Name of nearest waterbody UT TO HORSEPEN CREEK
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area
Non - wetland waters SEE TABLE
Cowardin Class SEE TABLE
Stream Flow SEE TABLE
Wetlands SEE TABLE
Cowardin Class SEE TABLE
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters NONE

Tidal N/A
Non -Tidal N/A
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination Date
❑ Field Determination Date(s)
1 The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be Jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved Jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time
2 In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre- construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non - reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
Jurisdictional waters, (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions, (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization, (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary, (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable, (6) accepting a permit authorization (e g , signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are Jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such Jurisdiction in any administrative or Judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court, and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
2

permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C F R Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C F R 331 5(a)(2)) If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable
This preliminary JD finds that there "maybe" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that
apply) - checked items should be included in case file and, where checked
and requested, appropriately reference sources below)
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant SEE ATTACHED FIGURES
® Data sheets prepared /submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant
❑ Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps
❑ Corps navigable waters' study
❑ U S Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas
❑ USGS NHD data
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
® U S Geological Survey map(s) Cite scale & quad name LAKE BRANDT,
NC
® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey Citation
GUILFORD COUNTY
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name
❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s)
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps
❑ 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of
1929)
® Photographs ® Aerial (Name & Date) 2010 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
or ® Other (Name & Date) S &ME REPRESENTATIVE SITE
PHOTOGRAPHS
❑ Previous determination(s) File no and date of response letter
® Other information (please specify) SEE ATTACHED WATERS UPLOAD
SHEET AND STREAM FORMS
3

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
See attached Agent Authorization
Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining the
signature is impracticable)

USACE Waters Upload Sheet
Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation
SME Project No 1357-13-027
1032013
A10 'IC
Waders Name
Vw�ardl
0
acres
Rw
f rs
faters Typ
Types
MOMME
ktlfu'dj�qq
alt'
MY#;
Longitude u—cde
'dif
ut
11 (da"n 8
'0831
O"aw M,
I Waterway
� 1 9
S7A
R3UB
RIVERINE
200
RPW
361428
-798503
UT to Horsepen Creek

NC DW ° Stream_Identifcation Form Version 4.11 7A
Date o 7--7,1
ProjecVSite F 4T fZIDGi-
„Latitude
Evaluator, J, L��
County. & /
Longitude
Total Points 3�
Stream is at least intermittent
if z 19 or perennial if 2 30'
Stream Determination (circle a
Ephemeral Intermittent erennia
Other
e g Quad Name:
A Geomorphology- (Subtotal=
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
is Continuity of channel bed and bank
0-
_ 1 _
_ 2
3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
0
3 In-channel structure -ez raffle -pool, step - pool,-
ripple-pool se uence _
0
O
2
Y 3
4 Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
_ 1
3
5 Active /relict floodplain _
0_ __ ,
__ _ _ 1
(D
3
6 Depositional bars or benches_ _ _ _ _
_ 0
1
3
7 `Recent alluvial deposits -
0
1
1
3
8 Headcuts
1
2
3'
9 Grade control
0
0
1 =
1 5
10 Natural valley
0
05
1
1
11 Second or greater order channel _
_ a =_0
Yes = 3
d artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B Hydrolog Subtotal =
12 Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria —
0
1
2
3
14 Leaf litter
1 5
1
05
0
15 Sediment on-plants or debris_
0
05
2
15
16 Organic debris lines or piles __ _ _- _ _ ___
0
0 5 _
_ 1
_ 1 5 =_ _
17' Soil -based evidence of high-water table? - '
4 No = 0
05
C— Biology fSubiotal-= 7,
18 Fibrous roots in streambed,
3
1
0
19 Rooted upland plants_m streambed _ _
3_
1
0 -
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) _
0
_ Up
-2
3 V
21 Aquatic Mollusks° - _
1
2
3
22 Fish - _
- 0
- 0.5
-
23 Crayfish
0
05
24_ Amphibians _
0
95-
1
1 5
25 Algae _ _ _ _
0
0 5_)_
1
15
26 Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0 75, _0BL = 1 5 ther =
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual -
_
Notes
Sketch
\ / A
"
WOO

USACOE A19 # DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET _401
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment.
1. Applicant's Name
3. Date of Evaluation nq
5 Name of stream L /_��'�-
7 Approximate drainage area
9. Length of reach evaluated
11 Site coordinates (if known) prefer in decimal degrees
Evaluator's name
4. Time of Evaluation
6 River basin
8 Stream order
�'�'[
10. County —�
11. Subdivision name (if any)
Latitude (ex 34 872312) Longitude (ex — 77 556611
Method location determined Topo Sheet Ort) (Aerial Pliot &/,GJ Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note the nearby roads and landmarks and attach a map identifying stream(s) location)
V r w
14. Proposed channel work (if any)
15. Recent weather conditions IX7,4.4
16. Site conditions at time of visit
17 Identify any special waterway classification known _ Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I -IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area o. Z Az,
19. Does the channel appear on a USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey ( DO- NO
% Residential % Commercial ID % Industrial v % Agricultural
21 Estimated watershed land use
% Forested % Cleared/Logged % Other x
22 Bankfull width ti 23 Bankfull height (from bed to top of bank)
24. Channel slope down center of stream ✓Flat (0 -2 %) Gentle (24%) Moderate (4 -10 %) Steep ( >10 %)
25 Channel sinuosity Straight ✓ Occasional bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2)• Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain,
vegetation, stream classification, etc Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecorcgion Assign points to each characteristic within the
range shown for the ecoregion Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet Scores should
reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in
the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e g,
the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to
evaluate each reach The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality
Total Score (from reverse)- Comments-
Evaluators Signature: Date:
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality
The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular
mitigation ratio or requirement Form subject to change — version 06/03 To Comment, please call 919- 876 -8441 x 26

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET'(
*These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams
ECOREGION
POINT RANGE
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
1
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0 -5
0 -4
0 -5
2—
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2,
Evidence, of past human alteration
0 -6
0 -5
0 -5
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
Riparian zone
0 -6
0-4
0 -5
2
I
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)
4
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0 -5
0 -4
0 -4
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
,-a
Groundwater discharge
0 -3
0 -4
0 -4
U5
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
_
6
Presence of adjacent floodplain
0 -4
0 4
0 -_
'Z
(no flood lain= 0; extensive flood lain = max points)
7
Entrenchment / floodplain access
0 -5
0 -4
0 -2
I
a
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8
Presence of adjacent wetlands
0 -6
0 -4
0 -2
(no wetlands = 0; lar a adjacent wetlands = max points) ,
9
Channel sinuosity
0 -5
0 -4
0 -3
2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10
Sediment input
0 -5
0 -4
0 -4
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA*
0 -4
0 -5
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12
Evidence of channel incision or widening
0 -5
04
0 -5
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13
Presence of major bank failures
0 -5
0 -5
0 -5
2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
J
M
14
Root depth and density on banks
'
0 -3
0-4
0 -5
3
E
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)
Qn
15
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0 -5
0.4
'0 -5
(substantial impact =0 no evidence = max points)
16
Presence of riffle- pool /ripple -pool complexes
'' 0 -3.
0 -5
0 -6
2-
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
Habitat complexity
0 -6,;
0 -6
0 -6
d17
(little or no habitat `= 0; frequent, varied habitats = max oints}
18
Canopy coverage over streambed
0 -5
0 -5
0 -5
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
2:
19
Substrate embeddedness-
NA*
0 4
0 -4
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20
Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0 -4
0-5
0 -5
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous tv es = max oints)
21
Presence of amphibians
0 -4
04
0 -4
I
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
O
22
Presence of fish
0 -4
04
0 -4
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points)
pa
23
Evidence of wildlife use
0 -6
0 -5
0-5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible
100
100
100
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TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)
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APPENDIX VI
RESTORATION PLAN

RESTORATION PLAN
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Project — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation
Greensboro, North Carolina
The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts
where practicable As part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan is
proposed for implementation to restore the temporarily- affected stream This plan entails
restoration of temporarily-disturbed areas to their original contours and conditions to the
degree practicable upon project completion Further, it specifies that disturbed
streambanks will be permanently stabilized with a native vegetative cover, and affected
portions of the Zone 1 buffer planted with woody species The measures outlined below
will be specified to the contract documents prepared for construction of the proposed
project
Proposed restoration activities include removal of temporarily - placed fill material and
restoration of original pre - disturbance contours. Excavated material shall be returned to
the trench to the extent possible, and remaining material relocated and retained on an
upland site Excavated topsoil shall be stockpiled separately and then replaced uniformly
over the area of excavation from which it was removed
At temporarily- affected streambanks and portions of the Zone 1 buffer, the native riparian seed
mix specified in Table 1 below shall be utilized
Table 1: Riparian Seed Mix*
S ecies ro.,
(Comrriori° Name � ; °5,�", 'Al
�Percenta a of IVlix,
El mus virglrncus
Virginia wild rye
15
Pan►cum virgatum
Switch grass
15
Agrostis stollnifera
Creeping bent grass
10
Rudbeckta hirta, NC ecotype
Black-eyed Susan
10
Cored sis lanceolate
Lance leaf tickseed
10
Parncum clandestmum
Deer tongue
10
Andro ogon gerardu
Big bluestem
05
Juncus effusus
Soft rush
05
Echmochloa muncata
Awned barnyard grass
05
Schfzach mum sco arum
Little bluestem
05
Sor hastrum nutans
Indian grass
05
Trn sacum dact loides
Gamma grass
05
100
• Riparian Seed Mix to be applied to all disturbed streambanks, extending five feet landward following construction
• Recommended application rate 20 -25 Ibs per acre

• Restoration Plan S &ME Project No 1357 -13 -027
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Protect — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation October 3, 2013
To provide quicker cover, the mix specified in Table should also be augmented with the
appropriate cover /companion species, as identified in Table 2
Table 2: Cover /Companion Crops
Use of annual rye (Lolium multiflorum) is not recommended, as it competes with native
grasses for water and nutrients
Additionally, affected banks of the stream crossing shall be stabilized with coir matting and re-
vegetated using native woody species In the event that restoration of the temporarily -
impacted streams occurs during the dormant season, woody plantings should consist of a
combination of hvestake and bare root species (Table 3) In the event that restoration takes
place during the growing season, plantings should also include an appropriate mix of
containerized species (Table 4).
Table 3: Live Stake and Bare Root Species*
Species
- Common
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Mix
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Festuca
Physocarpos opulifolius
Ninebark
3 -5 Ibs/acre,
Weak competitor, does not
brevipda
Hard fescue
Fall, Winter
20%
interfere with native grasses
Salix sencea
Silky willow
2 feet on center
Sambucus canadensis
Shade tolerant
Festuca ovina
Sheep
Fall, Winter
3 -5 Ibs/acre,
fescue
20%
Secale cereale
Ceareal or
Early Spring
30 Ibs/acre
Grows 3-4' tall, but not a strong a
Winter rye
or Fall
competitor
Lolium
Perennial rye
Spring,
20 -50%
Shorter rye, lasts about 2 years,
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Summer
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Good germination, dies off with
Setana italica
German
Summer
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20-50%
frost, does not tolerate mowing
Millet
Use of annual rye (Lolium multiflorum) is not recommended, as it competes with native
grasses for water and nutrients
Additionally, affected banks of the stream crossing shall be stabilized with coir matting and re-
vegetated using native woody species In the event that restoration of the temporarily -
impacted streams occurs during the dormant season, woody plantings should consist of a
combination of hvestake and bare root species (Table 3) In the event that restoration takes
place during the growing season, plantings should also include an appropriate mix of
containerized species (Table 4).
Table 3: Live Stake and Bare Root Species*
Species
PlantSpacing
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Comus amomum
Silky dogwood
2 feet on center
Physocarpos opulifolius
Ninebark
3 feet on center
Salix carohniana
Carolina willow
1 foot on center
Salix nigra
Black willow
1 foot on center
Salix sencea
Silky willow
2 feet on center
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
3 feet on center
Symphoncarpos orbiculata
Coral Berry
2 feet on center
*For use when planting during the dormant season Select at least three of the listed species
2

• : Restoration Plan SWE Project No 1357 -13 -027
PNG Greensboro Reclamation Protect — Brandt Ridge Drive Relocation October 3, 2013
Table 4: Containerized Species Composition*
Spe is es - —�
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sPlantpacing,
Alnus serrulta
Tag alder
5 feet on center
Aroma arbutifolia
Red chokeberry
5 feet on center
Callicarpa Amencana
Beautyberry
5 feet on center
Carpinus carolunana
Ironwood
5 feet on center
Cercis canadensis
Redbud
5 feet on center
Comus amomum
Silky dogwood
5 feet on center
Fraxrnus carohniana
Carolina ash
5 feet on center
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
5 feet on center
Ilex verticdlata
Winterberry
5 feet on center
Persea borbonia
Redbay
5 feet on center
Sambucus Canadensis
Elderberry
5 feet on center
*For use when planting during the growing season Select at least two of the listed species
Temporarily affected portions of the Zone 1 buffer shall also be re- planted with the species
identified in Table 4, or with appropriate substitutions
Substitutions to the species identified in Tables 3 and 4 may be made based on availability
and approval of S &ME
North Carolina Suppliers of native seed and plant material
Mellow Marsh Farm
1312 Woody Store Road
Sller City, N C 27344
919 742 1200
919 742 1280 fax
www mellowmarshfarm com
Natives
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, N C 28273
688 527 1177
vlantsAnlantnative net

Ecosystem,,
PROGRAM
October 1, 2013
Jim Kalish, P E_
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Protect: PNG Brandt Drive Relocation
Expiration of Acceptance: April 1, 2014
County. Guilford
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below Please
note that thisadecision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies,as mitigation
for project impacts It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be
approved You must also comply with all other state federal or local government permits regulations or authorizations associated
with the proposed activity including SL 2009 -337 An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by
S L 2011 -343
This acceptance is valid`for six months from the date of this letter and'is not transferable If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit /401 Certification /CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. it is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in thatpermit and payment must be -made prior to conducting the ,authorized work The amount of the ln-
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www nceep net
Based on the information supplied by,you in your request to,use the NCEEP, the impacts that may require ,compensatory mitigation are
summarized m the following table The amount of mitigation required and assigned to NCEEP fp► this impact is determined by
pennittmg agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below
Impact
River
Basin
CU
Location
Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer I
(Sq Ft)
Buffer II
(Sq Ft)
Cold
Cool
Warm
Ri ar►ari
Non - Riparian
Coastal Marsh
, HAW
Cape Fear
03030002
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,585
1 0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in
accordance with the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Progi am In -Lieu Fee
Instrument dated July 28, 2010
Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at
(919) 707 -8915
Sincerely, D n
9?1� James Stanfill V
Asset Management Supervisor
cc Karen Higgins, NCDWR Wetlands /401 Unit
Andy Williams, USACE- Raleigh
Sue Homewood, NCDWR- Winston -Salem
Joey Lawler, agent
File
R-UtDY ... m"... Protect' Oar Stag s'�'�
I�CDENR
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 - 707 -8976 / www nceep net