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BANK PARCEL
DEVELOPMENT
PACKAGE
November 2021
LITTLE RIVER - WEAVER MITIGATION BANK PARCEL
Johnston County, NC
DWR Project Number
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201
PREPARED BY:
WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Bank Parcel Development Package
Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Project Introduction..........................................................................................................................1
1.1
Parcel Description.........................................................................................................................1
2.0
Mitigation Project Summary.............................................................................................................1
2.1
Project Goals.................................................................................................................................1
2.2
Existing Parcel Conditions.............................................................................................................2
2.3
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Mitigation..............................................3
2.4
Alternative Mitigation for Buffer Mitigation.................................................................................4
2.5
Watershed Characterization......................................................................................................... 4
2.6
Soils............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.7
Existing Vegetative Communities.................................................................................................5
2.8
Threatened and Endangered Species........................................................................................... 5
2.9
Cultural Resources........................................................................................................................ 6
2.10
FEMA Floodplain Compliance.......................................................................................................6
2.11
Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access...........................................................................6
2.12
Other Environmental Conditions..................................................................................................6
3.0
Site Protection Instrument................................................................................................................6
4.0
Mitigation Work Plan........................................................................................................................6
4.1
Parcel Preparation........................................................................................................................7
4.2
Riparian Area Restoration Activities............................................................................................. 7
4.3
Riparian Area Preservation Activities............................................................................................8
4.4 NCDWR As -Built Evaluation......................................................................................................8
5.0
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan...................................................................................................8
5.1
Monitoring Protocol......................................................................................................................8
5.2
Parcel Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 8
5.3
Easement Boundaries................................................................................................................... 9
6.0
Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management...........................................................................9
6.1
Financial Assurances..................................................................................................................... 9
6.2
Long-term Management...............................................................................................................9
7.0
Project Credit Potential.....................................................................................................................9
8.0
References......................................................................................................................................13
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Tables
Table 1
Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Table 2
Buffer Project Attributes
Table 3
Project Features
Table 4
Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Table 5
Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Table 6
Site Protection Instrument
Table 7
Selected Tree species
Table 8
Little River — Weaver (20201941v2) Project Credit Table
Table 9
Little River — Weaver Total Area of Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation
FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Credit Service Area Map
Figure 3
Site Map
Figure 4
USGS Topographic Map
Figure 5
Watershed Map
Figure 6
NRCS 1994 Soil Survey Map
Figure 7
Buffer Credits Map
Figure 8
Riparian Buffer Zones Map
Figure 9
Monitoring Components Map
APPENDIX
Appendix A Current Land Use Photographs
Appendix B Historical Aerials
Appendix C On Site Determination of Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules — May 27, 2021
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Letter — August 26, 2021
Appendix D USFWS Self -Certification Letter and Correspondence
SHPO Request for Review and Response
EDR Radius Map Report, Executive Summary
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Bank Parcel Development Package
Little River - Mitigation Bank Parcel
Neuse River Basin
Wildlands Holdings III
1.0 Project Introduction
The Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel (Parcel) is proposed under the terms and conditions of
the Little River Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI), made and entered into
by Wildlands Holdings III, LLC acting as Bank Sponsor (Sponsor) and the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). The Parcel shall be planned and
designed according to the MBI, 15A NCAC 02B .0703, and the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 which became effective November 1, 2015.
The project is in Johnston County approximately eight -tenths of a mile north of the town of Bagley
(Figure 1). Directions are included on Figure 1. The Parcel creates a protected riparian area from top of
bank out to 200 feet along two unnamed tributaries (UT1 and UT2) and five ditches (Ditch A-E) draining
to Little Buffalo Creek. The primary purpose of the project is to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits
and nutrient offset credits to compensate for unavoidable impacts in the Neuse River Basin 03020201
Hydrologic Unit Code ("HUC") outside the Falls Lake Watershed (Figure 2). The Parcel is located within
the Neuse River Basin HUC 03020201180070 and NCDWR Subbasin 03-04-06 in Johnston County.
1.1 Parcel Description
Project tributaries and ditches flow into Little Buffalo Creek which flows into the Little River, which
subsequently flows into the Neuse River. Little Buffalo Creek, the Little River, and the Neuse River are
classified as Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) by NCDWR. The proposed project supports specific goals
identified in the 2018 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities Plan (RBRP) by promoting "nutrient and
sediment reduction in agricultural areas by restoring and preserving wetlands, streams and riparian
buffers" (NCEEP, 2010).
This riparian restoration project will reduce sediment and nutrient loading, provide and improve
terrestrial habitat, and improve stream and bank stability. The area surrounding the streams proposed
for mitigation is predominantly agricultural fields typically planted in corn, cotton, and soybeans
(Appendix A). Restoring the riparian area up to 200 feet from the streams and ditches will reduce
nutrient and sediment inputs into Little Buffalo Creek, the Little River, and subsequently the Neuse
River. The restored floodplain areas will also provide wildlife habitat throughout the Parcel.
Mitigation Project Summary
2.1 Project Goals
The major goals of the proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological
and water quality enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by restoring the riparian area to create a
functional riparian corridor. Specific enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are
outlined below in Table 1.
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Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Goals
Objectives
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering runoff from the agricultural fields
Decrease nutrient levels.
through restored native vegetation. The off -site nutrient input will also be
absorbed on -site by filtering flood flows through restored floodplain areas,
where flood flows can disperse through native vegetation.
Decrease sediment input.
Sediment from off -site sources will be captured by deposition on restored
floodplain areas where native vegetation will slow overland flow velocities.
Decrease water
temperature and increase
Planted riparian trees will shade the project features as they mature, reducing
dissolved oxygen
thermal pollution.
concentrations.
Create appropriate
Riparian areas will be restored by treating invasive vegetation and planting
terrestrial habitat.
native vegetation.
Permanently protect the
project Parcel from
A conservation easement will be recorded on the Parcel.
harmful uses.
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions
The proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project includes approximately 38.6 acres of
predominantly row crop fields along two unnamed tributaries (UT1 and UT2) and five ditches (Ditch A-
E). Small, forested areas are included along UT2, Ditch A, Ditch D, and Ditch E. In recent years the fields
have been planted with corn, cotton, or soybeans adjacent to project streams and ditches. The Parcel
easement boundary will extend from top of bank to a distance of 200 feet from top of bank in
agricultural fields (Figure 3).
Drainage direction throughout the entire site is generally west to east towards the Little Buffalo Creek
floodplain. UT1 is an intermittent stream beginning at the confluence of Ditch A and Ditch B. UT2 is also
intermittent and originates at a point where the classification of Ditch C transitioned to stream. Ditch D
drains directly to Little Buffalo Creek and Ditch E drains to UT1.
South of Ditch C, land use has mostly been in row crop agriculture since at least 1950. The area between
Ditch C and Ditch D was forested in 1950, partially cleared between 1950 and 1959, and completely
cleared and converted to row crop fields between 1964 and 1973. Land use within the Site has remained
unchanged since 1973 (Appendix B). This suggests that watershed processes affecting hydrology,
sediment supply, and nutrient and pollutant delivery have been consistent since the time of most recent
land use modification. It is likely that the project watershed outside of the proposed conservation
easement will remain in agricultural land use during the implementation, monitoring, and closeout of
this project.
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Table 2: Buffer Project Attributes
Project Name
Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
Hydrologic Unit Code
03020201180070
River Basin
Neuse not in the Falls Lake Watershed (Figure 2)
Geographic Location (Lat, Long)
35.5863 ,-78.1728
Site Protection Instrument (DB, PG)
To be recorded
Total Credits
332,160.102 buffer mitigation credits and 60,622.346 lbs. N
Types of Credits
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credits
BPDP Date
November 2021
Initial Planting Date
December 2022
Baseline Report Date
April 2023
MY1 Report Date
December 2023
MY2 Report Date
December 2024
MY3 Report Date
December 2025
MY4 Report Date
December 2026
MY5 Report Date
December 2027
2.3 Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Mitigation
On March 29, 2021, NCDWR assessed the stream origin, and the official Stream Origin Determination
Letter was issued May 27, 2021. NCDWR also performed an onsite visit of the project area to determine
viability for buffer mitigation and nutrient offset on June 8, 2021 and issued a site viability letter on
August 26, 2021. Three of the eight features assessed were determined viable to generate buffer
mitigation by NCDWR. There have been no changes to land use since NCDWR's 2021 site visits. A copy of
the Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Buffer Rules and Site Viability for Buffer
Mitigation & Nutrient Offset letters from NCDWR are included in Appendix C. A summary of features
classifications and credit viability is included in Table 3.
Table 3: Project Features
Feature Name
Classification
Buffer Credit Viable
Nutrient Offset Viable
UT1
Stream
Yes
Yes
Yes
UT2
Stream
Yes
(non -forested fields only)
Yes
Ditch A
Ditch
No
(non -forested fields only)
Yes
Ditch B
Ditch
Yes
(non -forested fields only)
Yes
Ditch C
Ditch
No
(non -forested fields only)
Yes
Ditch D
Ditch
No
(non -forested fields only)
Yes
Ditch E
Ditch
No
(non -forested fields only)
Pond Connected
Pond A
No
No
to Ditch Feature
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2.4 Alternative Mitigation for Buffer Mitigation
In addition to buffer restoration on subject streams, per the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rules (15A
NCAC 02B 0.0295 (o)), alternative mitigation is proposed on the Parcel in the form of buffer preservation
of forested land on subject streams and buffer restoration on ditches. The proposed project is in
compliance in the following ways:
Preservation on Subject Streams (15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(5):
• The buffer width is at least 30 feet from the stream (See Figure 8 for buffer zones). The
minimum width of riparian areas on this site is 50 feet from top of banks.
• The area meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 02R 0.0403(c)(7), (8), and (11) with no known
structures, infrastructure, hazardous substances, solid waste, or encumbrances within the
mitigation boundary (Appendix D for EDR Radius Report summary).
• Mitigation credits for preservation are being requested on no more than 25% of the total area of
buffer mitigation (See Table 8 for credit calculations).
Restoration on Ditches (15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8):
DWR Site Viability Assessment concluded the ditch meets 15 A NCAC 02B .0295(o)(8) A-E.
The restored are shall not be less than 30 feet and shall not exceed 50 feet (See Figure 8 for
Buffer Zones).
• The watershed draining to the ditch shall be at least four times larger than the restored area
along the ditch (see Table 4).
The following sections describe the existing riparian conditions on the Parcel in terms of watershed,
soils, geology, cultural resources, species of concern, regulated floodplain zones, and site constraints.
2.5 Watershed Characterization
Project tributaries and ditches flow into Little Buffalo Creek which flows into the Little River, which
subsequently flows into the Neuse River. Little Buffalo Creek, the Little River, and the Neuse River are
classified as NSW by NCDWR. The NSW designation applies to surface waters that experience excessive
microscopic and macroscopic vegetation growth. Little Buffalo Creek is also classified as Class C waters
which are designated for recreational use, agriculture, fishing and fish consumption, and maintenance of
biological integrity for wildlife.
The Site topography, as indicated on the Kenly West, NC USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle,
shows minimally sloped areas throughout the Site (Figure 3). Drainage areas for the project reaches
(Figure 4) were derived from the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program's 2017 Light Detection and
Ranging (LiDAR) data. Land uses draining to the project reaches are primarily agricultural with some
forested areas. The watershed areas and current land use are summarized in Table 4, below.
Table 4: Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Mitigation Area
Watershed Area
Reach Name
(acres)
(acres)
Land Use
UT1
8
141
82% Crop land, 13% grassland/herbaceous, 5% Forested
UT2
2
30
95% Crop land, 5% Forested
Ditch A
2
44
80% Crop Land, 19% Forested, 1% impervious surfaces
Ditch B
9
48
91% Crop land, 4% grassland/herbaceous, 5% Forested
Ditch C
9
26
95% Crop land, 5% Forested
Ditch D
4
12
66% Crop land, 3% grassland/herbaceous, 9% Forested, 22%
wetland
93.7% Crop land, 1% grassland/herbaceous, 5% Forested, 0.3%
Ditch E
1
37
impervious surfaces
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2.6 Soils
The proposed project site is mapped by the Johnston County Soil Survey. Project area soils are mapped
primarily as Norfolk sandy loam and Goldsboro sandy loam. These soils are described below in Table
G.3. An image of the paper copy of the 1994 Soil Survey of Johnston County is provided in Figure 6.
Table 5: Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
Description
Norfolk Loamy Sand, 0-2%
Norfolk loamy sand consists of well -drained soil on smooth, broad divides.
slopes (NoA)
Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow. Seasonal high-water
table remains below a depth of five feet.
Goldsboro Sandy Loam, 0-2%
Goldsboro sandy loam consist of moderately well drained soil on floodplains.
slopes (GoA)
Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is low. Water ponds in some
places and floods are frequent. Seasonal high-water table is at 15" to 45".
Lynchburg Sandy Loam, 0-2%
Lynchburg sandy loam consists of somewhat poorly drained soil on broad
slopes (Ly)
interstream divides. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow.
Seasonal high-water table is at 6". Ponding and flooding are low.
Altavista Fine Loamy Sand, 0-
Altavista fine loamy sand consists of very deep, moderately well -drained soils
2% slopes (AaA)
on fluvial stream terraces. Permeability is moderate, while surface runoff is
slow
State Sandy Loam, 0-3% slopes
State Sandy Loam consists of very deep, well -drained soil on stream terraces.
(StA)
Permeability is moderately high and surface runoff is slow. Seasonal high-
water table is at the surface.
Tomotley sandy loam consists of very deep poorly drained soil on stream
Tomotley Sandy Loam, 0-2%
terraces in the coastal plains. These soils formed in loamy fluvial deposits.
slopes (To)
Permeability is low and surface runoff is slow. Seasonal high water table is at
five feet.
Sources: Johnston County Soil Survey, June 1994, USDA-NRCS,
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE MANUSCRIPTS/north_carolina/NC101/0/map8.pdf
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE MANUSCRIPTS/north_carolin a/johns ton NC1994/text.pdf
2.7 Existing Vegetative Communities
The Parcel is used for production of corn, cotton, and soybeans. Stream and ditch banks are regularly
mowed. Species present in the narrow forested strip south of Ditch A, small forested area along lower
UT2, and the single row of trees and forest area along lower Ditch D include river birch (eetula nigra),
red maple (Acer rubrum), black willow (Salix nigra), white oak (Quercus alba), willow oak (Quercus
phellos), water oak (Quercus nigra), cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda), elderberry (Sambucus
canadensis), sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), blackberry (Rubusspp.),
and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
2.8 Threatened and Endangered Species
The NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Information for Planning and Consultation database (IPaC) were searched for federally listed threatened
and endangered plant and animal species in Johnston County, NC. The dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta
heterodon), Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), and yellow lance (Elliptio lanceolate) are
currently listed as threatened or endangered and the Neuse River waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Carolina
madtom (Notorus furiosus), and Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) are proposed for listing as
threatened or endangered. Correspondence with USFWS is included in the Appendix D. USFWS
concurred with biological conclusions provided in the self -certification package.
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2.9 Cultural Resources
No historic or cultural resources have been observed during numerous site visits. The Parcel is not
located near any sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) was contacted with request for review and comment on January 27, 2021.
SHPO responded on March 5, 2021 and stated they were aware of no historic resources which that
would be affected by the project. Correspondence with SHPO is included in Appendix D.
2.10 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
The Parcel is located within the 100-year floodplain. No grading is proposed so floodplain permitting will
not be required.
2.11 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access
The Parcel is accessible for planting, monitoring, and long-term stewardship from Weaver Road (Figure
3). One existing culvert crossing on Ditch B will be maintained and placed within an internal easement
crossing. The internal easement crossing language will be written to ensure there is no disruption in
connectivity between Ditch B and UT1. Another existing culvert near the upstream extent of UT1 will be
removed (Figure 7). There are no additional easement crossings.
2.12 Other Environmental Conditions
An EDR Radius Map Report with Geocheck was ordered for the Parcel through Environmental Data
Resources, Inc. on August 18, 2020. The target property was not listed in any of the Federal, State, or
Tribal environmental databases searched by EDR. There were no known or potentially hazardous waste
sites identified within the project area. The Executive Summary of the EDR report is included in the
Appendix.
Site Protection Instrument
The land required for planting, management, and stewardship of the project includes portions of the
parcels listed in Table 6. The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety by an
NCDWR approved long term steward and will be managed under the terms detailed in an approved
NCDWR conservation easement.
Table 6: Site Protection Instrument
Site
Deed Book
Acreage
Landowner
PIN
County
Protection
and Page
to be
Instrument
Number
Protected
Weaver, William Ray and
264600-59-9330
Weaver, Rebecca
264600-68-9215
Johnston
Conservation
Easement
To Be
Recorded
38.6
Weaver, William Ray and Ford,
264700-60-8358
264600-79-2796
Susan Weaver
264600-79-4123
4.0 Mitigation Work Plan
The project will restore agricultural land along the two tributaries and five ditches to a protected,
forested riparian corridor and improve ecological function of the area. The project design will avoid
adverse impacts to existing riparian buffers. Figure 7 illustrates the conceptual design for the Parcel, and
Figure 8 depicts the riparian buffer zones for the Parcel.
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4.1 Parcel Preparation
The land use within 200 feet from top of bank of the project features has been maintained for row crop
cultivation except for a small forested areas along UT2, Ditch A, Ditch D, and Ditch E. These forested
areas will be preserved. Minimal site preparation is anticipated in areas slated for restoration because
the land will remain in agriculture until the fall prior to planting. During the spring of 2022, the condition
of herbaceous cover prior to planting of annual row crops will be visually assessed to identify areas
within the parcel that appear deficient in plant growth. These areas will be examined to determine the
cause of plant growth deficiency and amended. Supplemental herbaceous seed may also be added to
these areas. Soil sampling will be conducted to determine if additional site preparation is necessary.
The culvert in UT1 will be removed. The disturbed area will be covered with coir matting and seeded. No
other bank stabilization practices are proposed. Wildlands has requested that landowners avoid or limit
mowing of ditch banks for the remainder of the Parcel's agricultural land use to maintain stability.
4.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Riparian area restoration will involve planting appropriate native tree species along the tributaries and
ditches. Vegetation management or herbicide applications may be required to prevent competition with
planted stems and eliminate invasive species. The planned tree species and proportions for Parcel
planting are presented in Table 7. A minimum of eight of these species will be planted if any constraints
arise that defeat feasibility of planting all 11 species at proportions listed in Table 7.
Table 7: Selected Tree Species
Species
Common Name
Density
Forest Strata
Acernegundo
Boxelder
10%
Canopy
Betula nigra
River Birch
15%
Canopy
Diospyros virginiana
Common Persimmon
10%
Canopy
Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay
5%
Subcanopy
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
15%
Canopy
Populus deltoides
Eastern Cottonwood
10%
Canopy
Prunus serotina
Black Cherry
5%
Canopy
Quercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak
10%
Canopy
Quercus pagoda
Cherrybark Oak
10%
Canopy
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
5%
Canopy
Ulmus americana
American Elm
5%
Canopy
Trees will be spaced at 7'X12' upon planting, which is equivalent to a stem density of 519 stems per acre
and is sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260
planted trees per acre at the end of five years. At least 8 of the 11 species listed in Table 7 will be
planted, and stems will be well mixed prior to planting to ensure diversity of tree species across the
Parcel. Due to the nature of random mixing, some stems of the same species might be planted together
in some areas. No one tree species will be greater than 50% of the established stems. A regionally
appropriate seed mix of warm season grasses and wildflowers will also be applied to provide temporary
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and permanent ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of sediment loss during rain events in
areas without volunteer herbaceous cover. The proposed planting area includes both the areas
identified Riparian Restoration for Riparian Buffer Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits on Figure 7.
Planting is scheduled for December 2022.
4.3 Riparian Area Preservation Activities
There will be no parcel preparation work done in the buffer preservation areas, as allowed under 15A
NCAC 02B .0295(o). Existing areas of forest will be protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement
(Figure 7). No additional treatment or planting is planned for these areas of the project.
4.4 NCDWR As -Built Evaluation
Within 30 calendar days after completing the establishment of the buffer mitigation and nutrient offset
areas, the Sponsor will submit written notification to NCDWR documenting that all buffer mitigation and
nutrient offset activities have been completed. Failure to submit written notification within 30 days may
result in a modified credit release schedule or a delay in the issuance of credit releases.
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
5.1 Monitoring Protocol
A total of 28 100 square meter permanent vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated
within the riparian restoration areas to measure the survival of the planted trees. The plots will be
randomly placed throughout the planted riparian areas (Figure 9).
Vegetation assessments will be conducted and follow the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) Level 2
Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). A reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner
of each of the 28 plots. Overview photos will be taken each monitoring year and provided in the annual
reports. All planted stems will be marked with flagging tape and recorded.
The first annual vegetation inventory monitoring will commence at the end of the first growing season,
at least five months after planting has been completed and no earlier than September 1. Species
composition, height, and survival rates will be evaluated on an annual basis by plot. The total number of
volunteer woody stems will also be documented and reported. The measure of vegetative success for
the Parcel will be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is
greater than 50% of the established planted stems, and an established density of at least 260 planted
trees per acre at the end of the fifth year of monitoring. Appropriate and desirable native volunteer
species may be included in the Parcel's density to meet the performance standards with NCDWR
approval.
The Sponsor shall submit the annual monitoring report to NCDWR by December 315t of each year for five
consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the MBI.
5.2 Parcel Maintenance
If the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria outlined in Section
5.1, adaptive measures will be developed and/or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented.
Maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that have a high
likelihood of affecting project success. Such items include but are not limited to competing vegetation,
flooding, drought, or insects that cause excess tree mortality. Any actions implemented will be designed
to achieve the success criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria.
Herbicide application may be required during the first few years to reduce competing vegetation. The
only herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved and will be applied in accordance with North
Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
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The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities. Easement boundary
conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to
NCDWR. If mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must
receive approval from NCDWR prior to conducting any mowing activities within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of
the Neuse buffers to ensure that no violations occur.
5.3 Easement Boundaries
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by marker, post, tree -blazing, or other means as
allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement prior to the NCDWR onsite As -Built evaluation.
Boundary markers that have been disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on
an as needed basis. Contact information for the conservation easement holder will be included on
easement markers.
Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management
6.1 Financial Assurances
Following approval of the Little River - Weaver Bank Parcel Development Package, the Sponsor shall
provide a Performance Bond from a surety that is rated no less than an "A-" as rated by A.M. Best. The
Performance Bond amount shall be 100% of the estimated cost for implementation of the project as
described in the Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP), but not less than $150,000.00. In lieu of
posting the performance bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit
release. In that case no performance bond will be necessary.
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance/Maintenance Bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000.00. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall apply at the inception of the monitoring
period for a term of one year and be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon NCDWR
approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed at least annually to cover the next years monitoring
period, with confirmation of renewal provided to NCDWR with each annual monitoring report when
applicable. NCDWR reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are
submitted without proof of bond renewals when applicable.
6.2 Long-term Management
The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety by an approved NCDWR long term
steward, and will be managed under the terms detailed in an approved NCDWR conservation easement.
The long-term manager will be chosen prior to the submittal of the Year 4 Monitoring report and will be
responsible for periodic inspection of the Parcel to ensure that the restrictions documented in the
recorded easement are upheld in perpetuity. No remaining credits will be released for Monitoring Year 4
until the conservation easement has been assigned to an approved land trust or stewardship
7.,. Project Credit Potential
Of the 38.6 acres protected under the conservation easement, the mitigation activity for 34.26 acres is
riparian restoration. Seven and fifty-nine one -hundredths acres are proposed for buffer mitigation credit
via restoration and 26.67 acres are proposed for nutrient offset credit. There is also 0.19 acres of
preservation proposed for riparian buffer credit within the conservation easement. The Buffer
Interpretation/Clarification Memo #2008-019 applies to Ditches A, C, and E where maintenance of
diffuse flow onsite is unattainable; therefore, a total of 0.11 acres were removed from the creditable
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area at the upper extent of Ditches A, C, and E. The management objectives, credit type, and proposed
amounts of buffer restoration and preservation are presented in Tables 8 and 9 below. The riparian
restoration areas along UT1, UT2, and Ditch B are viable for either riparian buffer credits or nutrient
offset credits; however, Riparian Buffer Credit will be sought within area top of bank-100' on UT1 and
UT2 and top of bank-50' along Ditch B. These credits can be converted and transferred into Nutrient
Offset Credits only upon receiving written approval from NCDWR. Nutrient Offset Credits are proposed
from 101'-200' along UT1 and UT2 and 50'-200' along Ditch B and are not convertible to Riparian Buffer
Credits per the Parcel's MBI.
There will be three credit ledgers for the project:
• Buffer Restoration Credit Ledger,
• Buffer Preservation Credit Ledger,
• and Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Credit Ledger.
In accordance with the MBI, any credit conversions must be calculated using the guidance provided in
the Clarified Procedures for Calculating Buffer Mitigation Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits letter issued
by the DWR.
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TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
Mitigation Totals
Square Feet
Credits
Restoration:
330,696
330,696.000
Enhancement:
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8,424
1,464.102
Total Riparian Buffer:
339,120
332,160.102
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Upon submittal of the appropriate documentation by the Sponsor and subsequent approval by NCDWR,
the mitigation credits associated with the Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel will be released as
described in the UMBI.
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References
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP), 2010. 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration
Priorities Plan (RBRP).
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/M itigation%20Services/Watershed_Planning/Neuse_River_Basin/FINAL%2
ORBRP%20Neuse%202010_%2020111207%2000RRECTED.pdf
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP), 2019. Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Database,
Wayne County, NC. https://www.ncnhde.natureserve.org
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1994. Soil Conservation Service. Soil Survey of
Johnston County, North Carolina.
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/north_carolina/NC101/O/Johnston.pdf
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC).
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/
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Figure 9. Monitoring Components Map
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Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

Appendices

Appendix A:
Current Land Use Photographs

UT1— Downstream (101812021) 1 UT2 — Downstream near origin (11612021) 1
Ditch A —Upstream (11612021)
Ditch C — Upstream (11612021)
Ditch B — Upstream (11612021)
Ditch D — Downstream (11612021)
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Appendix C:
On Site Determination of Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset letter

DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F
ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Andrea Eckardt
Wildlands Engineering Inc.
[e-mail]
Carolyn Lanza
Wildlands Engineering Inc.
clanza(a)wildlandseng.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 27, 2021
Project 20201941
Johnston County
Subject: Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0714
Project Name: Little River Weaver Bank Parcel
Address: 751 Weaver Road, Kenly, Johnston County, NC 27542
Location: Lat., Long: 35.586031,-78.170630
Dear Ms. Eckardt and Ms. Lanza:
On March 29, 2021, Shelton Sullivan of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an on -
site review of features located on the Little River Weaver Bank Parcel at the request of Wildlands
Engineering Inc. to determine the applicability of features on the site to the Neuse River Riparian
Area Protection Rules, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02B .0714.
The enclosed map(s) depict the feature(s) evaluated and this information is also summarized in
the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least intermittent, and for
subjectivity to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules. Streams that are considered
"Subject" have been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Wayne County
and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been
located on the ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least
intermittent streams. Features that are considered "Not Subject" have been determined to not
be at least intermittent, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps.
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules within the
proposed easement and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of
the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that appear or
do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be
considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the
Clean Water Act.
D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTHCAROLINA
newro�mrtorrmnm'mmte,7Z r 919.707.9000

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Johnston Co.
Page 2 of 3
The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit.
Feature Type: stream
Depicted
Feature
(ephemeral,
Subject
Depicted on
on
ID
intermittent,
to Buffer
Start @
Stop @
Soil Survey
USGS
perennial), ditch,
Rules
Topo
swale, wetland, other
Pond
Pond 1
Connected to Ditch
No
Not applicable
Not applicable
Yes
Yes
Feature
Ditch A
Ditch
No
Not evaluated
UT Start
No
No
Ditch B
Ditch
No
Not evaluated
UT Start
No
No
Stream -at least I;
UT Start
Continues
UTl
Unnamed tributary to
No
at confluence
beyond
No
No
Little Buffalo Creek
of Ditch A and
easement
Ditch B
boundary
Ditch E
Ditch
No
Not evaluated
Confluence
No
No
with UT l
Ditch C
Ditch
No
Not evaluated
Traa to
No
No
Union
Continues
beyond
Stream -at least I;
easement
UT2
Unnamed tributary to
No
U2 Start
boundary and
No
No
Little Buffalo Creek
confluence with
Little Buffalo
Creek
Ditch D
Not evaluated
No
Not evaluated
Not evaluated
No
No
* E: Ephemeral, I: Intermittent, P: Perennial
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the DWR may
request an appeal determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request
must be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in
writing, as per 15A NCAC 02B .0714 (4).
If sending via U.S. Postal Service:
Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
512 N Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
This determination is final and binding as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within
sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter.
D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTHCAROLINA
newro�mrtorrmnm'mmte'7Z r 919.707.9000

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Project 20201941 Little River Weaver
Johnston Co.
Page 3 of 3
If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Shelton
Sullivan at shelton.sullivanOncdenr.gov or 919-239-0238. This determination is subject to
review as provided in Articles 3 & 4 of G.S. 150B.
Sincerely,
E DOCUSigned
by:
949D91 BA53EF4E0...
Paul Wojoski
Supervisor, DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting
Attachments: Site Map with labels, Photos, NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map
cc: Katie Merritt via email [e-mail]
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch files
William Ray and Rebecca L. Weaver, via email frog230aol.com
Filename: 20201941_LittleRiverWeaver_JohnstonCo_StreamCalls_5-27-21
D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTHCAROLINA
newro�mrtorrmnm'mmte'7Z r 919.707.9000

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Little River Weaver Site Map, DWR Locations and Photos, 3/29/21
W I L D L A N D S a 200 400 Feet Site M a p
Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
E N G r+i E E R I rr G l i 1 I Nemm River Bamn (030202011

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Little River Weaver Bank Parcel, DWR Photos 3/19/21
UT1 at confluence of Ditch A (left) and B (right) UT1 looking downstream
Ditch D looking upslope
UT2 Start looking downstream

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I I I I I Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

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Johnston County, NC

DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6
ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Andrea Eckardt
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 26, 2021
(via electronic mail: [e-mail] )
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset — Little River Weaver Site
Near 35.588487,-78.173620 in Kenly, NC
Neuse 03020201
Johnston County
Dear Ms. Eckardt,
On June 8, 2021, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request
from you on behalf of Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) for a site visit near the above -
referenced site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The site
visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset within a
proposed conservation easement boundary, which is more accurately depicted in the attached map
labeled "Figure 1-Site Map" (Figure 1) prepared by Wildlands. The proposed easement boundary in
Figure 1, includes all riparian areas intended to be proposed as part of the mitigation site. On July
14, 2021, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site. Staff with Wildlands were also
present.
Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the
riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB)
and landward 200' from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295
(effective November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703.
Feature
Classification
onsite
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Riparian Land uses
adiacent to Feature
Buffer
Credit
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Offset
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Viable
Viable
Rule
Ditch A
Ditch
No
Right Bank - Non -forested
No
Yes (non-
Forested Areas — No credit
>3' depth
agricultural fields with
forested
some forested areas >10'
fields only)
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
from top of bank to field
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
edge.
DE Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTH CAROLINA -
Dep.�eftaf e.Wrw­m I Qusu\ 919.707.9000

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Little River Weaver Site
Wildlands
August 26, 2021
Feature
Classification
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Riparian Land uses
Buffer
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4^SMitigation Type Determination w/in
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Offset
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UT1
Stream
No
Non -forested agricultural
Yes
Yes
Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
fields within easement
.0295 (o)(3)
boundary
Ditch E
Ditch
No
Non -forested agricultural
No
Yes (non-
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
>3' depth
fields with some forested
forested
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
areas from top of bank to
fields only)
field edge.
Pond A
Off-line pond
No
N/A
No
No
Pond is hydrologically connected to a
ditch and is not intended on being
drained, graded, seeded or planted.
Ditch B
Ditch
No
Right Bank- mature forest
*See Note
Yes (non-
Forested Areas - No credit
<3' depth
Left Bank - non -forested
forested
agricultural fields & farm
areas only)
Non -Forested Areas - Restoration Site
path
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8)
Figure 1 shows easement to
*Buffer Mitigation Note -
include both sides of ditch
Assessment concludes the ditch meets
to confluence w/ UTl
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8) (A, B, C, D
& E). More information is required to
be provided in a mitigation plan for
complete assessment. See rule.
Hydrological connection of Ditch B to
UT is required to be controlled by an
easement to ensure no disruption in
connectivity. Proposed crossing must
meet this requirement.
Ditch C
Ditch
No
Non -forested agricultural
No
Yes (non-
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
>3' depth
fields within easement
forested
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
boundary.
fields only)
UT2
Stream
No
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Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
fields within easement
forested
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(3)
boundary with forested
fields only)
areas downstream at
Forested Areas - Preservation Site per
boundary.
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4)
Ditch D
Ditch
No
Non -forested agricultural
No
Yes (non-
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
>3' depth
fields within easement
forested
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
boundary.
fields only)
'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated May 27, 2021 (D)VR# 2020-1941) using the
1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by
the NRCS .
2The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer
mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule.
'NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer
Establishment
'Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request.
s All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset, must have a planted conservation easement established that includes the
tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks, even if no credit is viable within that riparian
area. Easement breaks that disconnect the continuity of riparian restoration/enhancement/preservation result in no credit viable beyond
the break.
'The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer
mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7).
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6
Little River Weaver Site
Wildlands
August 26, 2021
Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing
proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 1. The map representing the proposal for the site is
attached to this letter and initialed by Ms. Merritt on August 26, 2021. Substantial changes to the
proposed easement boundary as well as any site constraints identified in this letter, could affect the
Site's potential to generate buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credits.
This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to
DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or
surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a
proposed nutrient load -reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for
approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters.
All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian
restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to
be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being
viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting
calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to
determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0703.
This viability assessment will expire on August 26, 2023 or upon approval of a mitigation plan
by the DWR, whichever comes first. This letter should be provided in any nutrient offset,
buffer, stream or wetland mitigation plan for this Site.
Please contact Katie Merritt at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this
correspondence.
Sincerely,
PW/kym
Attachments: Figure 1: Site Map
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
DocuSigned by:
949D91 BA53EF4E0...
Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6
Figure 1. Site Map
W I L D L A N D S 0 225 450 Feet Little River Weaver Bank Parcel
kt� E N G I N E E R I N G I i i i I t Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

Appendix D:
USFWS Self -Certification letter and Correspondence
SHPO Request for Review and Response
EDR Radius Map Report, Executive Summary

United States Department of the
Project Name
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Date: 1 /27/2021
Self -Certification Letter
Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
Dear Applicant:
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Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.
The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:
❑"no effect" determinations for proposed/listed species and/or
✓ proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
"may affect, not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed/listed
species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or
❑ "may affect, likely to adversely affect" determination for the Northern long-
eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;
❑✓ "no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.

Applicant Page 2
We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the "no effect" or
"not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed and listed species and
proposed and designated critical habitat; the "may affect" determination for Northern
long-eared bat; and/or the "no Eagle Act permit required" determinations for eagles.
Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at Raleigh(c,fws.gov or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.
Sincerely,
/s/Pete Benjamin
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services
Enclosures - project review package

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To: December 14, 2020
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2021-SLI-0374
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Project Name: Little River Weaver
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratory birds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806 2
Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2021-SLI-0374
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Project Name: Little River Weaver
Project Type: LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description: Buffer restoration project
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/place/35.585302714811725N78.1687782356513W
Counties: Johnston, NC

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Birds
NAME
STATUS
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Amphibians
NAME
STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Threatened
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Fishes
NAME
STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Endangered
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

12/14/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00806
Clams
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Threatened
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1392
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolata Threatened
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
From: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 1:51 PM
To: Carolyn Lanza <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mann, Leigh <[e-mail]>; Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>;
Bowers, Todd <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Travis W. <[e-mail]>; Garrison, Gabriela
<[e-mail]>; Niemi, Katie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Little River - Weaver Mitigation site: USFWS comments
Hi Carolyn,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Little River - Weaver site. We have some comments and requests
for info in the attached letter, but we are pleased to see mitigation work being proposed in this
subwatershed. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks, Kathy
Please note that I am teleworking almost exclusively. Email is the best way to reach me. Thanks,
Kathy Matthews
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-856-4520, x. 27

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh ES Field Office
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
February 3, 2021
Carolyn Lanza
Environmental Scientist
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: Little River - Weaver Mitigation Site, Johnston County, NC
Dear Ms. Lanza:
Thank you for your submittal of the above -listed project through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) Online Project Review Process. The Service has reviewed the Online Project
Review package submitted by email on January 27, 2021. Our comments are provided pursuant
to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act (the Act).
The submitted package included a self -certification letter, a species conclusions table and a
species list printout from the Information, Planning, and Consultation System (IPaQ website.
No other information was included concerning species surveys or the potential activities on site
(methods of construction, measures to avoid and minimize impacts on the site and downstream,
etc.). As noted in the submitted documents, most of the waterbodies on the site do not contain
suitable habitat for listed aquatic species or species proposed to be listed. However, the species
conclusions table indicates that suitable habitat is present for Neuse River waterdog (NRWD),
Atlantic pigtoe, dwarf wedgemussel, and yellow lance. Further, the proposed project is just
upstream of occupied habitat (Little River) for yellow lance and NRWD.
The Service is pleased to see this proposal for compensatory mitigation in a watershed with
known records of sensitive species and we encourage stream and wetland projects in these
watersheds, because of the potential benefits to species downstream. However, we caution that
the potential effects of the proposed plans and construction methods should be carefully
considered during review.
It does not appear that any aquatic surveys were conducted within the suitable habitat onsite for
listed mussels. The Natural Heritage Program's (NHP) dataset only reflects data which has been
provided by others. The lack of data on a parcel does not indicate an absence of a species; rather
it often means that no data has been collected. It is the responsibility of the applicant to survey
for listed species. We recommend that mussel surveys and NRWD surveys be conducted in the
areas of suitable habitat, to determine whether sensitive aquatic species are present. We
recommend that NRWD surveys be conducted as soon as possible, as this species is most easily
surveyed during the coldest months of January and February.

Also, the submittals do not consider the potential effects to listed and proposed aquatic species
directly downstream of the site. In general, outside of stream reaches where listed or proposed
aquatic species are found, in -water work is acceptable and encouraged; particularly with
stringent adherence to sediment and erosion control requirements. In upstream reaches or
tributaries flowing to waterbodies where listed species are known to be located, surveys should
be conducted prior to planning, to determine whether individuals of those species are present in
the tributaries. If no individuals are found in the tributaries, carefully -planned restoration,
enhancement, or preservation of those streams may provide great benefits to the species
downstream. Beneficial effects to species, as well as detrimental effects, are considered
"effects" for the purposes of the ESA.
Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. We recommend that all practicable
measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to sensitive aquatic species, including avoiding in -
water work in reaches with occupied habitat, implementing stringent sediment and erosion
control measures, constructing the project in the dry, and maintaining any remaining natural,
vegetated buffers on streams and creeks on the project site (if applicable).
The Service encourages you to continue project planning on this site, due to the potential benefits
to listed aquatic species in Little River. However, because the Service does not currently have
enough information concerning the project plans, construction methods, and potential for listed
species within stream reaches on the site, we cannot concur with your species determinations at
this time. We look forward to coordinating with you and reviewing more information
concerning this project.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kathy Matthews of this office at
[e-mail]. Please note that Service staff are teleworking to lessen the spread
of COVID-19. Email is the best way to reach us.
Sincerely,
Pete Benj
Field Sup isor
cc (via email):
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February 8, 2021
Kathryn Matthews
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh ES Field Office
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Submitted via email: kcithryr�[e-mail]
Subject: Little River Weaver Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel
Johnston County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Matthews,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect
to fish and wildlife issues associated with a potential riparian buffer restoration project on the Little River Weaver
Mitigation Site located in Johnston County, NC. A Site Map is enclosed. The site is located at latitude 35.587504
longitude-78.769015.
The Little River Weaver Mitigation Site is being developed to provide riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation
in the Neuse River basin. The project will include buffer restoration and preservation along two unnamed
tributaries and five ditches that drain into Little Buffalo Creek. One existing pond will be removed. This buffer
mitigation project will reduce sediment and nutrient loading, provide and improve terrestrial and in stream
habitats, and improve stream and bank stability. The area surrounding the streams and channels proposed for
buffer restoration is currently row crop agricultural fields. Restoring the vegetative buffer on the areas up to 200
feet from streams and ditches will remove the crops and fertilizer inputs within the project area. The restored
floodplain areas will filter sediment during high rainfall events. The establishment of riparian buffers will create
shading to minimize thermal heating. Finally, newly planted native vegetation will provide cover and food for
wildlife.
The major goals of the proposed buffer restoration project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by creating a functional riparian corridor and restoring the riparian buffer.
Waters of the United States 404/401 permitting is not required for this buffer mitigation site as construction
activities will only involve planting riparian vegetation and will not impact project streams or downstream
resources.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any
questions that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Lanza, Environmental Scientist
[e-mail]
313.969.7318
Attachments: Figure 1 Site Map
WildIands Engineering, Inc. (P) 704.332.7754 • 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 • Charlotte, NC 28203

Figure 1. Site Map
W I L D L A N D S 0 200 400 Feet Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
ENGINEERING I i i i I Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

Carolyn Lanza
From: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 1:44 PM
To: Carolyn Lanza
Cc: Mann, Leigh
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Little River - Weaver Mitigation site: USFWS comments
Attachments: LR-Weaver -USFWS Additional Project Information.pdf
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks very much for the additional information. Based on the information provided, indicating that there is
no earth -moving proposed, and only planting of the stream and ditch buffers, the Service would concur with a
Not Likely to Adversely Affect determination for any aquatic species that may be present in streams on the site
or downstream.
Again, the Service is very pleased to see these types of projects proposed in these watersheds. If you have any
questions about determinations or what info we'd like to see in your Online Review Packages, please don't
hesitate to contact me.
Please note that I am teleworking almost exclusively. Email is the best way to reach me. Thanks,
Kathy Matthews
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-856-4520, x. 27
From: Carolyn Lanza <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 10:53 AM
To: Matthews, Kathryn H <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Little River - Weaver Mitigation site: USFWS comments
This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or
responding.
Hi Kathy,
Please find attached additional project information on Little River —Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Lanza I Environmental Scientist
0: 919.851.9986 x113 M: 313.969.7318

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WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
January 27, 2021
Renee Gledhill -Earley
State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Subject: Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
Johnston County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley,
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. requests review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with respect
to archaeological or cultural resources associated with a potential riparian buffer restoration project on the Little
River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel located in Johnston County, NC. A Site Map and USGS Topographic Map
showing the approximate project area are enclosed. The topographic figure was prepared from the Kenly West
7.5-Minute USGS Topographic Quadrangle, and the site is located at latitude 35.587504 longitude-78.169015.
The Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel is being developed to provide riparian buffer and nutrient offset
mitigation in the Neuse River Basin. The project will include restoration and preservation of riparian buffers on two
unnamed tributaries and five ditches that drain into Little Buffalo Creek: UT1, UT2, Ditches A-E. Little Buffalo Creek
has an existing riparian forested zone. Project streams and ditches are surrounded by row crop agricultural fields
and forestland which was harvested approximately five years ago.
The major goals of the riparian buffer and nutrient offset mitigation bank project are to provide ecological and
water quality enhancements to the Neuse River Basin while creating a functional riparian corridor at the site level.
This will be accomplished by restoring and or preserving the vegetative buffer on the areas up to 200 feet from
streams and ditches, along with permanently preserving and protecting the site through establishing a
conservation easement.
The nearest site on the National Register of Historic Places is the Boyette Slave House (JT0003) located
approximately four and a half miles to the north. The only NC Natural Heritage Program managed area located
within a mile of the project area is the Johnston County Open Space and is located on a neighboring parcel to the
south. None of these resources will be disturbed for the proposed project. No other architectural structures or
archaeological artifacts have been observed or noted during preliminary surveys of the site for restoration
purposes. We ask that you review the site based on the attached information to determine the presence of any
historic properties.
We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any
questions that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.
Sincerely,
�v C z'r� v1�'
Carolyn Lanza, Environmental Scientist
clanza(@wildlandseng.com
313.969.7318
Attachments: Figure 1 Site Map and Figure 2 USGS Topographic Map
WildIands Engineering, Inc. (P) 704.332.7754 • 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 • Charlotte, NC 28203

Figure 1. Site Map
W I L D L A N D S 0 200 400 Feet Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
ENGINEERING I i i i I Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

•� Proposed Conservation Easement
i
Kenly West, USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle
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WILDLANDS
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Figure 2. USGS Topographic Map
0 250 500 Feet Little River Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel
i i i I Neuse River Basin (03020201)
Johnston County, NC

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary D. Reid Wilson
March 5, 2021
Carolyn Lanza clanzagwildlandseng com
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: Little River Weaver mitigation bank, 35.587504,-78.169015, Johnston County, ER 21-0334
Dear Ms. Lanza:
Thank you for your letter of January 27, 2021, regarding the above -referenced undertaking. We have
reviewed the submittal and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or environmental.review(a�ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
Ramona Bartos, Deputy
(� State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

Little River - Weaver
SR 2143
Kenly, NC 27542
Inquiry Number: 6160044.16s
August 18, 2020
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Shelton, CT 06484
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Map Findings
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OrphanSummary---------------------------------------------------------
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Government Records Searched/Data Currency Tracking
GRA
GEOCHECK ADDENDUM
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A-1
Physical Setting Source Summary-------------------------------------------.
A-2
Physical Setting SSURGO Soil Map-------------------------------------------
A-5
Physical Setting Source Map
A-17
Physical Setting Source Map Findings----------------------------------------
A-19
Physical Setting Source Records Searched------------------------------------.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPA's Standards
and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-13), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments for Forestland or Rural Property (E 2247-16), the ASTM Standard Practice for Limited
Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen Process (E 1528-14) or custom requirements developed
for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
SR 2143
KENLY, NC 27542
COORDINATES
Latitude (North):
Longitude (West):
Universal Tranverse Mercator
UTM X (Meters):
UTM Y (Meters):
Elevation:
35.5894010 - 35' 35' 21.84"
78.1691790 - 78' 10' 9.04"
Zone 17
756491.1
3941898.5
143 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map: 5948600 KENLY WEST, NC
Version Date: 2013
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
Portions of Photo from: 20141018
Source: USDA
TC6160044.16s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

F- MAPPED SITES SUMMARY
Target Property Address:
SR 2143
KENLY, NC 27542
Click on Map ID to see full detail.
MAP RELATIVE DIST (ft. & mi.)
ID SITE NAME ADDRESS DATABASE ACRONYMS ELEVATION DIRECTION
Reg SQUIBB E R & SONS NC HSDS Same 4727, 0.895, ENE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was not listed in any of the databases searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDR's search of available ("reasonably ascertainable ") government
records either on the target property or within the search radius around the target property for the
following databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL___________________________ National Priority List
Proposed NPL________________ Proposed National Priority List Sites
NPL LIENS -------------------- Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL__________________ National Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY__________ Federal Facility Site Information listing
SEMS_________________________ Superfund Enterprise Management System
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE-------------- Superfund Enterprise Management System Archive
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS------------------ Corrective Action Report
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF------------------ RCRA- Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG------------------- RCRA- Large Quantity Generators
RCRA-SQG------------------- RCRA- Small Quantity Generators
RCRA-VSQG----------------- RCRA - Very Small Quantity Generators (Formerly Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generators)
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
LUCIS_________________________ Land Use Control Information System
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US ENG CONTROLS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Engineering Controls Sites List
US INST CONTROLS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Institutional Controls Sites List
Federal ERNS list
ERNS_________________________ Emergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS------------------------- Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF_______________________ List of Solid Waste Facilities
OLI____________________________ Old Landfill Inventory
DEBRIS_______________________ Solid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
LCID__________________________ Land -Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST__________________________ Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
LUST -------------------------- Regional UST Database
INDIAN LUST_________________ Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUST TRUST_________________ State Trust Fund Database
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST____________________ Underground Storage Tank Listing
UST___________________________ Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
AST___________________________ AST Database
INDIAN UST__________________ Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP__________________ Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
VCP___________________________ Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS______________ Brownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS----------- A Listing of Brownfields Sites
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY_______________________ Recycling Center Listing
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HIST LF_______________________ Solid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODI___________________ Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
DEBRIS REGION 9----------- Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
ODI___________________________ Open Dump Inventory
IHS OPEN DUMPS___________ Open Dumps on Indian Land
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL_________________ Delisted National Clandestine Laboratory Register
US CDL_______________________ National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2_______________________ CERCLA Lien Information
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS________________________
Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
SPILLS________________________
Spills Incident Listing
IMD___________________________
Incident Management Database
SPILLS 90____________________
SPILLS 90 data from FirstSearch
SPILLS 80____________________
SPILLS 80 data from FirstSearch
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ RCRA - Non Generators / No Longer Regulated
FUDS_________________________
Formerly Used Defense Sites
DOD__________________________
Department of Defense Sites
SCRD DRYCLEANERS_______
State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
US FIN ASSUR_______________
Financial Assurance Information
EPA WATCH LIST____________
EPA WATCH LIST
2020 COR ACTION_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ 2020 Corrective Action Program List
TSCA_________________________
Toxic Substances Control Act
TRIS__________________________
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
SSTS--------------------------
Section 7 Tracking Systems
ROD__________________________
Records Of Decision
RMP__________________________
Risk Management Plans
RAATS________________________
RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
PRP___________________________
Potentially Responsible Parties
PADS_________________________
PCB Activity Database System
ICIS___________________________
Integrated Compliance Information System
FTTS__________________________
FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
MLTS_________________________
Material Licensing Tracking System
COAL ASH DOE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ Steam -Electric Plant Operation Data
COAL ASH EPA______________
Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
PCB TRANSFORMER_______
PCB Transformer Registration Database
RADINFO ---------------------
Radiation Information Database
HIST FTTS____________________
FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
DOT OPS_____________________
Incident and Accident Data
CONSENT____________________
Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
INDIAN RESERV_____________
Indian Reservations
FUSRAP______________________
Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
UMTRA_______________________
Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
LEAD SMELTERS____________
Lead Smelter Sites
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US AIRS______________________
Aerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem
US MINES____________________
Mines Master Index File
ABANDONED MINES ---------
Abandoned Mines
FINDS -------------------------
Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
DOCKET HWC----------------
Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
UXO ---------------------------
Unexploded Ordnance Sites
ECHO -------------------------
Enforcement & Compliance History Information
FUELS PROGRAM___________
EPA Fuels Program Registered Listing
AIRS__________________________
Air Quality Permit Listing
ASBESTOS___________________
ASBESTOS
COAL ASH____________________
Coal Ash Disposal Sites
DRYCLEANERS______________
Drycleaning Sites
Financial Assurance -----------
Financial Assurance Information Listing
NPDES------------------------
NPDES Facility Location Listing
UIC----------------------------
Underground Injection Wells Listing
AOP---------------------------
Animal Operation Permits Listing
CCB___________________________
Coal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) Listing
SEPT HAULERS______________
Permitted Septage Haulers Listing
MINES MRDS-----------------
Mineral Resources Data System
PCSRP------------------------
Petroleum -Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP_____________________ EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
EDR Hist Auto ----------------- EDR Exclusive Historical Auto Stations
EDR Hist Cleaner_____________ EDR Exclusive Historical Cleaners
=1Q 7 7x0161T/=1 7=11ZrIG1V/=1 7kiI Mtl=1ki III /n1YN:llTA:K
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS____________________ Recovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste Facilities List
RGA LF_______________________ Recovered Government Archive Solid Waste Facilities List
RGA LUST____________________ Recovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were identified in the following databases
Elevations have been determined from the USGS Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated on
a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity
should be field verified. Sites with an elevation equal to or higher than the target property have been
differentiated below from sites with an elevation lower than the target property.
Page numbers and map identification numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map report where detailed
data on individual sites can be reviewed.
Sites listed in bold italics are in multiple databases.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS: The Hazardous Substance Disposal Sites list contains locations of uncontrolled and
unregulated hazardous waste sites. The file contains sites on the national priority list as well as the state
priority list. The data source is the North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis.
A review of the NC HSDS list, as provided by EDR, and dated 08/09/2011 has revealed that there is 1
NC HSDS site within approximately 1 mile of the target property.
Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction / Distance Map ID Page
SQUIBB E R & SONS
ENE 1/2 - 1 (0.895 mi.)
TC6160044.16s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There were no unmapped sites in this report.
TC6160044.16s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8

OVERVIEW MAP - 6160044.16S
IV
Target Property
A
Sites at elevations higher than
or equal to the target property
♦
Sites at elevations lower than
the target property
1
Manufactured Gas Plants
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
0 1/4 1/2 1 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
Special Flood Hazard Area (1%) Disposal Sites
0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard
0 National Wetland Inventory
0 State Wetlands
This report includes Interactive Map Layers to
display and/or hide map information. The
legend includes only those icons for the
default map view.
SITE NAME: Little River - Weaver CLIENT: Wildlands Eng, Inc.
ADDRESS: SR 2143 CONTACT: Carolyn Lanza
Kenly NC 27542 INQUIRY #: 6160044.16s
LAT/LONG: 35.589401 / 78.169179 DATE: August 18, 2020 2:01 pm
Copyright �o 2020 EDR, Inc. (,) 2015 TonnTom Rai. 2015.

DETAIL MAP - 6160044.16S
Target Property
A
Sites at elevations higher than
or equal to the target property
♦
Sites at elevations lower than
the target property
1
Manufactured Gas Plants
i
Sensitive Receptors
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
0 1 /9 1 /4 1 /2 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
Special Flood Hazard Area (1%) Disposal Sites
0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard
0 National Wetland Inventory
0 State Wetlands
This report includes Interactive Map Layers to
display and/or hide map information. The
legend includes only those icons for the
default map view.
SITE NAME: Little River - Weaver CLIENT: Wildlands Eng, Inc.
ADDRESS: SR 2143 CONTACT: Carolyn Lanza
Kenly NC 27542 INQUIRY #: 6160044.16s
LAT/LONG: 35.589401 / 78.169179 DATE: August 18, 2020 2:02 pm
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database (Miles) Property
< 1/8
1/8-1/4
1/4-1/2
1/2 - 1
> 1
Plotted
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Proposed NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
NPL LIENS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
SEMS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
RCRA-SQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
RCRA-VSQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
Federal institutional controls /
engineering controls registries
LUCIS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US ENG CONTROLS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US INST CONTROLS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal ERNS list
ERNS 0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS 1.000
0
0
0
1
NR
1
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
State and tribal landfill and/or
solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
OLI 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
DEBRIS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LCID 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database (Miles) Property
< 1/8
1/8-1/4
1/4-1/2
1/2 - 1
> 1
Plotted
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
INDIAN LUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LUST TRUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
AST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
INDIAN UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
State and tribal institutional
control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
VCP 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS
0.500
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid
Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY
0.500
HIST LF
0.500
INDIAN ODI
0.500
DEBRIS REGION 9
0.500
ODI
0.500
IHS OPEN DUMPS
0.500
Local Lists of Hazardous waste /
Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL
0.001
US CDL
0.001
Local Land Records
LIENS 2
0.001
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS
0.001
SPILLS
0.001
I M D
0.500
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
NR
NR 0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database
(Miles) Property
< 1 /8
1/8- 1 /4
1/4- 1 /2
1/2- 1
> 1
Plotted
SPILLS 90
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
SPILLS 80
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
FUDS
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
DOD
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
SCRD DRYCLEANERS
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US FIN ASSUR
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
EPA WATCH LIST
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
2020 COR ACTION
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
TSCA
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
TRIS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
SSTS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ROD
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
RMP
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
RAATS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
PRP
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
PADS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ICIS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
FTTS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
MLTS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH DOE
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH EPA
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
PCB TRANSFORMER
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
RADINFO
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
HIST FTTS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
DOT OPS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
CONSENT
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
INDIAN RESERV
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
FUSRAP
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
UMTRA
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LEAD SMELTERS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
US AIRS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
US MINES
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
ABANDONED MINES
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
FINDS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
DOCKET HWC
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
UXO
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
ECHO
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
FUELS PROGRAM
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
AIRS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ASBESTOS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
DRYCLEANERS
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
Financial Assurance
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
NPDES
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
UIC
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
AOP
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
CCB
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
SEPT HAULERS
0.001
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Database (Miles) Property
MINES MRDS 0.001
PCSRP 0.500
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP
1.000
EDR Hist Auto
0.125
EDR Hist Cleaner
0.125
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt Archives
RGA HWS
0.001
RGA LF
0.001
RGA LUST
0.001
- Totals -- 0
NOTES:
TP = Target Property
NR = Not Requested at this Search Distance
Sites may be listed in more than one database
< 1/8
1/8-1/4
1/4-1/2
1/2 - 1
> 1
0
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
0
0
NR
NR
Total
Plotted
0
0
0 0
0
0
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0 0
0
1
0 1
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Map ID
Direction
Distance
Elevation Site
HSDS
Region
ENE
1/2-1
4727 ft.
SQUIBB E R & SONS
,NC
HSDS:
Name:
Address:
City:
Site Type:
Superfun Number:
Total area in coverage units:
Total perimeter in coverage units:
X-value coordinate in feet:
Y-value coordinate in feet:
Sites designated as superfund cleanup sites
Length of feature in internal units:
Area of feature in internal units squared:
MAP FINDINGS
SQUIBB E R & SONS
Not reported
Not reported
1
Not reported
403810.15625
2791.25195312
2255197.5
669198.3125
462
2791.2518924
403810.166085
EDR ID Number
Database(s) EPA ID Number
NC HSDS S102442548
N/A
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