20210993 Ver 2_Approved Mitigation Plan_2021v2_20220105

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DRAFT MITIGATION PLAN
CHINQUAPIN VALLEY BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Jones County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 0103-02
NCDMS ID No. 100197
NCDWR Project No. 2021-0993v2
RFP No. 16-20200103
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020204
August 2021 (Revised December 2021)
Prepared For:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Mitigation Services
ENVIRONMENTAL OVAL ITY

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December 22, 2021
Lin Xu
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
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Sail, Water, & Environment
Group
Subject: Task 3 Draft Mitigation Plan Comments (DWR) — Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site (DMS
4100197) Neuse 03020204; Jones County, NC, Contract No. 0103-02
Dear Lin,
SWE/Eco Terra has addressed comments received by Katie Merritt (DWR) on December 15, 2021 for the
Draft Mitigation Plan, Kingfield Buffer Mitigation Site. Our responses are below in blue:
Page 2: change DWR ID# to 2021-0993v2
Revised.
Page 3: remove this reference to an Instrument. DMS does not have an Instrument with DWR for
nutrient offset or buffer mitigation sites - add reference to the 15A NCAC 02B .0703 "Nutrient
Offset Credit Trading"
Revised.
Page 4: break out your Figures by name. Usually the Tables are also broken out by name.
Revised.
4. Page 4: Add another Figure titled "Nutrient Offset Conceptual Map" and add clarification that this
Figure only represents areas that are viable for nutrient offsets if ever DMS converted the RBCs.
These areas shown in the Figure as being viable for NOC should match the asset table for what is
deemed convertible to Nutrient Offset
A new figure (Figure 8b) is included in the Plan and aligns with Table 9.
Page 4: in order to use the diffused flow reduction policy for ditches, DMS has to request to use the
DWR Diffused Flow Clarification Memo. There is a need to account for the lack of diffused flow
of the ditch entering the main channel. By including the Clarification Memo as an appendix
to this Plan, DWR can approve the use of this memo for meeting the diffused flow requirements.
the memo is found at this link: https:Hdeq.nc.gov/media/4742/download
The NCDWQ Buffer Interpretation/Clarification 42008-019 Memorandum (August 19, 2008) is
now included in Appendix A.
6. Page 5: dd the following statement to the first paragraph (sic): This Site Plan is being submitted for
buffer mitigation credit and nutrient offset credit in the Neuse River Basin Hydrologic Unit Code
03020204, in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) and
the Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0703) respectively.
Revised.

7. Page 6: this objective alone does not adequately address the sediment load occurring on this site.
There are areas of unstable and eroding banks that all need to be remediated as part of the Plan to
achieve this goal.
Noted. Additional attention to unstable banks along Chinquapin Branch and methods to stabilize
are addressed in the revised plan. Areas of concern are noted within Figure 3.
Page 6: There should be current photos mentioned in this paragraph with a reference to where those
photos are within the Plan. No photos showing existing conditions were included in the Plan. Add
photos that represent the current status of the riparian areas since the date of the DWR's site visit
and make sure the photos include the date they were taken.
Added photo documentation. No land use changes, or other site modifications have occurred since
the DWR site visits and leading up to the date of submittal that may nullify or affect site viability
and per Rule 15A NCAC 02B 0703 (e)(2)(C) Project Plan Requirements.
9. Page 6: this section does not mention the washed out banks or the active bank erosion. the site
viability letter indicates this is an issue of concern and this section should include this information
as "existing conditions" since it affects the riparian areas around the Top of Banks.
Revised accordingly to include areas of erosion along streambanks of Chinquapin Branch.
10. Page 7: There is a statement that indicates that unbuffered ditches entering the project site but it
doesn't indicate that this means, "non -diffused flow" is an issue on the site. Please clarify.
Also, there needs to be a statement in this paragraph regarding the need to account for "Diffused
Flow" specifically. Add a reference to the Clarification Memo that is supposed to be in the
Appendix so that DWR can approve the use of that Memo to address the non -diffused flow on the
site.
Revised accordingly and noted by Figure 8a.
11. Page 7: Figure 8 does not depict credit reductions on UT1. Also, since UT1 is a stream, deductions
are not required to be applied.
UT1 is a stream, and no deductions are indicated. Clarified in Plan.
12. Page 7: It says that the credit deductions are accounted for in the Credit Table but there are no rows
dedicated to showing this. See further comments on Table 9.
Revised Table 9 rows to further clarify how the Buffer -Credit Calculation Tool column "I" "Total
(Creditable) Area of Buffer Mitigation (ft),, is derived from column "H" "Total Area (ft),, that
accounts for the unbuffered ditch total area (ft) within the project.
13. Page 7: no language is provided in this table acknowledging that the service area for these credits is
limited to the 03020102 HUC (sic). Add language that speaks to this and reference the Service area
figure 1.
The HUC/Service Area is shown on Figure 2, cover page, and here on Table 2. Table 2 has been
modified for clarity and to add redundancy.
14. Page 7: add, "with flexibility to convert to Nutrient Offset if needed"
Revised Table 2. Riparian Buffer credits may be converted to nutrient offset as indicated in Table 9
and illustrated with a new Figure 8b.
15. Page 12: The Site viability letter indicates that there is likely a drainage district that controls the
drainage of the main channel. the letter states that correspondence from the drainage district needs
to be included in this Plan for review. See viability letter for further instructions. If no letter is
provided, DWR cannot guarantee the credits proposed on this site
A title search, discussions with the local soil and water district, and communication with the
landowner revealed no drainage district in place within the Project easement.

16. Page 12: DWR recommends the Provider commit to performing soil testing to determine how best
to prepare the soil for planting and success. Will soil testing be performed? Why or Why not.
Soil testing is recommended on a case by case basis depending on site conditions, soil type, historic
land use, and existing conditions. Soil testing was not performed when all these factors were
considered including the current vigor and success of the last nitrogen fixing row crop, soybeans.
17. Page 12: What exactly is meant by "sediment and erosion control measures"? Need to specify what
measures the Provider intends to use if needed.
Revised. Sediment and erosion control measures may include seeding, mulching, haying, and
temporary sediment containment around any land disturbance areas other than tree planting rows.
18. Page 12: This section needs more information. Define the minimum and maximum widths from
TOB for the riparian restoration. Provider should also include information on how they will
addrewss the washed out bank areas and the unstable eroding banks (sic).
Widths of 30-115 ft across the entire project are proposed. Proposed restored riparian buffer area
measured landward from TOB on viable streams is at least 30 ft in width for a 1:1 ratio, so 30-100 ft
across most of the project and 100-115 ft in minor areas. Areas less than 50 ft are not viable for
nutrient offset conversion and calculated by Table 9 and illustrated by Figure 8b. Eroding banks
will be stabilized using mechanical equipment and planted with appropriate seed and tree species as
described in Section 5.1.
19. Page 13: this is a nice robust list of planted stems. If 14 species of trees are shown in the table,
DWR expects 14 species to be planted. If anticipating to plant less than 14 species, you need to at
least indicate the minimum # of species the Provider will plant. The standard in rule is 4, but
hopefully Provider is intending to plant more. Just commit to a minimum so I can hold that
accountable in the As -Built Report.
The species listed in Table 8 are suitable species for the site, soil, and existing conditions. A
minimum of four (4) species will be planted, however the intent is to plant a more diverse site.
Actual species composition will be based on availability, cost, quantities, and site conditions at the
time of construction.
20. Page 13: Bald Cypress is a softwood and only hardwoods are allowed to be planted and counted
towards performance standards. Either remove Cypress from your planting plan or add a note that
the species will not be able to counted towards the performance standards (sic). Or, provide a
justification for DWR to review under Rule 0295 (n)(2)(B).
Per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)(B), stems are considered native trees or shrubs and trees. The Rule
further defines trees as "hardwood" trees, but also allows the Authority to review and approve
alternative vegetation plans based on site conditions and other factors. Although defined
as a softwood, bald cypress is a component of the proposed plant community, appropriate, and well
suited for the site due to soil type and wetness. We request acceptance of this vegetation plan as
proposed to include bald cypress as a "native tree stem" that counts toward the final performance
standard.
21. Page 13: the rule also requires that a minimum of 4 different species be planted as well. Add
language that speaks to this.
Revised. As noted in Comment # 19.
22. Page 13: Commit to ensuring that stem species will be well mixed before planting to promote site
wide diversity of planted species
Suitable species available at the time of planting will be mixed to ensure site wide diversity in
accordance with the vegetation performance standards.

23. Page 14: there are areas <50 that will not be allowed to convert to nutrient offsets since the
minimum width for nutrient offset viability is >50 feet. See viability letter where this is noted.
A new Figure 8b showing potential nutrient offset credits is now included in the Plan.
24. Page 14: the last sentence in Section 5.3 should speak to "diffused flow" and reference the
Clarification Memo as well as include the total deduction of ft2 from the "Total Area" from the
Asset Table
Revised. The total deduction for the unbuffered ditches entering the project area is 0.2 ac. The total
area in the asset table now reflects this deduction for credit calculation purposes and clarity for
DWR.
25. Page 15: as stated in previous comments, provide a figure to support this table where it says "YES"
for convertible to Nutrient Offset.
As noted previously, a new Figure 8b illustrating potential nutrient offset credits is now included in
the Plan in accordance with Table 9.
26. Page 15: break out areas <50. change N/A to Yes
Revised in Table 9 and illustrated by Figure 8b. Proposed restored riparian buffer area measured
landward from TOB on viable streams should be at least 30 ft in width.
27. Page 15: add a row to show the Diffused Flow deduction on the ditch feeding into UT1, otherwise,
it is assumed that the Total Creditable Area of buffer mitigation column has not appropriately been
deducted per the Clarification Memo. for Feature Name = Diffused Flow deductions (Al, A2) Total
Area = enter the ft2 deducted. Check "No" for both columns
Revised and as noted in Comment 412.
28. Page 15: if DMS is expecting to have the flexiblity to convert to nutrient offset as indicated by this
table, please add text below the table that speaks to that directly. Using a text box may be the
easiest way to add that Text (sic).
Revised Table 9 accordingly.
29. Page 15: add the following statement to this table somewhere appropriate "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 in November 2020" and
located at
https: //files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water%20Oualiiy/Surface%20Water%20Protection/401 /Mitigation/Issues
--- Resolutions-Ver-1.0-buffer-mitigation-nutrient-offset.pdf
If DMS prefers this letter be referenced by including the PDF in an Appendix to this Buffer Plan
instead of included as a link on this table, that will be acceptable as well.
Updated Table 9 accordingly.
30. Page 15: riparian restoration adjacent to ditches or streams with less than a 50' riparian zone will not
be viable to generate nutrient offset. The figure provided in the plan looks like there are areas along
Chinquapin Branch that will not be a minimum of 50'. address those areas in this table in addition
to any areas that are <30' and check "No" for nutrient offset.
Updated Table 9 accordingly and illustrated by Figure 8b.
31. Page 16: change title to "Performance Standards"
Revised.

32. Page 16: another performance standard in the rule requires at least 4 species of trees. Add language
that speaks to this.
Revised. As noted in Comment 419.
33. Page 16: this indicates more of a Qualitative monitoring approach and lacks wording about
Quantitative monitoring. Add language that addresses this.
Revised to include both quantitative and qualitative examples.
34. Page 16: chosen from the selection in Table 8
Revised
35. Page 19: this vicinity map is too blurry. Replace this Figure with one where the names of roads and
highways can be deciphered.
Revised Figure 1.
36. Page 20: clarify that this is the service area for "Riparian Buffer Credits" and "Nutrient Offset
Credits"
Revised Figure 2.
37. Page 21: may should document washed out areas and unstable banks that will need to be addressed.
Revised Figure 3.
38. Page 25: change text to
Non -project ditches
Revised Figure 7, however these ditch features are in fact components of the project, reviewed for
viability, accounted for in credit calculations/deductions, contained within the CE, and will be
protected with riparian vegetation, so the comment seems inappropriate to change "Ditches" to
"Non -Project Ditches."
39. Page 26: Restoration for
Revised Figure 8 (now Figure 8a).
40. Page 26: Restoration for
Revised Figure 8 (now Figure 8a).
41. Page 26: label features
Revised Figure 8 (now Figure 8a).
42. Page 26: this figure shows what is viable for buffer credit but not nutrient offset.
Added Figure 8b to illustrate viable nutrient offset credit areas.
43. Page 27: the widths should only be measured off the features being proposed for credits in the Asset
Table. the two yellow outlined ditches and UT1 are not shown in the Asset Table and therefore
your measurements here should only be off Chinquapin Branch. Correct this map accordingly.
Revised Figure 9.
44. Page 27: label features
Revised Figure 9.

Included in this letter package (via email) is one (1) pdf copy of the revised mitigation plan and supporting
data. Please let us know if additional information is needed.
Sincerely,
Scott J. Frederick
SWE Group
sifrederickAs, wegp2.com
cc: Norton Webster, Eco Terra

DRAFT MITIGATION PLAN
CHINQUAPIN VALLEY BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Jones County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 0103-02 & NCDMS ID No. 100197
NCDWR Project No. 2021-0993v2
RFP No. 16-20200103
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020204
Prepared For:
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Mitigation Services
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NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Prepared By:
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1328 Dekalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-840-2697
With Assistance From:
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Venture 1, 940 Main Campus Dr., Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-754-5009
This Mitigation Plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following:
• 15A NCAC 02B.0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian
Buffers.
• 15A NCAC 02B.0703 Nutrient Offset Credit Trading
These documents govern DMS operations and procedures for the delivery and compensatory
mitigation.
Contributing Staff
Michael Beinenson, Eco Terra Principal in Charge Scott Frederick, Eco Terra/SWE Project Manager
Norton Webster, Eco Terra Construction Oversight Heather Smith, VHB Quality Assurance

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................1
2.0 Mitigation Project Summary ..............................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Existing Site Conditions........................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Watershed Characterization...............................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Soils..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Geology......................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Vegetation.................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.6 Site Constraints and Access................................................................................................................................................6
2.7 Site Resources..........................................................................................................................................................................6
3.0 Site Protection Instrument..................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Site Protection Instruments Summary Information..................................................................................................7
3.2 Current Ownership and Long -Term Protection..........................................................................................................7
4.0 Regulatory Considerations..................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Threatened and Endangered Species.............................................................................................................................8
4.2 Cultural Resources.................................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 FEMA Floodplain Compliance............................................................................................................................................8
4.4 Other Environmental Issues................................................................................................................................................9
5.0 Implementation Plan..............................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Parcel Preparation..................................................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Riparian Buffer Restoration Activities.............................................................................................................................9
5.3 Determination of Credits..................................................................................................................................................11
6.0 Monitoring Plan.....................................................................................................................................................................11
7.0 Success Criteria.......................................................................................................................................................................13
7.1 Vegetation..............................................................................................................................................................................13
7.2 Photo Reference Stations.................................................................................................................................................13
7.3 Visual Assessments.............................................................................................................................................................13
7.4 Performance Criteria..........................................................................................................................................................13
7.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans..........................................................................................................................13
8.0 Stewardship...............................................................................................................................................................................14
9.0 References..................................................................................................................................................................................14
TABLES
Table 1: Goals and Objectives
Table 2: Buffer Project Attributes
Table 3: Drainage Area and Landuse
Table 4: Riparian Buffer Site Soil Series
Table 5: Current Ownership and Long-term Protection
Table 6: Regulatory Considerations
Table 7: Federally Listed Species for Jones County
Table 8: Proposed Vegetation Species List
Table 9: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site DMS Project No. 100197 Project Credits
Table 10: Monitoring Plan Components

FIGURES
Figure 1:
Vicinity Map
Figure 2:
Service Area
Figure 3:
Existing Conditions
Figure 4:
Drainage Area
Figure 5:
Soil Survey
Figure 6:
1976 Historical Aerial
Figure 7:
Planting Zones
Figure 8a:
Proposed Riparian Buffer Credit
Figure 8b:
Potential Nutrient Offset Credit
Figure 9:
Riparian Buffer Zones
Figure 10:
Vegetation Monitoring Plots
APPENDICES
Appendix A: NCDWR On -Site Stream Buffer Determination
NCDWR Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation Letter
NCDWQ Buffer Interpretation/Clarification #2008-019 Memorandum
(August 19, 2008)
Appendix B: Draft Conservation Easement
Appendix C: Signed Categorical Exclusion

1.0 Introduction
The Chinquapin Valley Buffer
Mitigation Site is a buffer
restoration project located
approximately 9.4 miles northwest
of the Town of Trenton off Guinea
Town Road in Jones County, NC
(Figure 1). The Project Site is
associated with one parcel owned
by Hobert K. Sanderson (PIN 4449-
37-84-1800). This Site Plan is being
submitted for buffer mitigation
credit and nutrient offset credit in
the Neuse River Basin Hydrologic
Unit Code 03020204, in accordance
with the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B
.0295) and the Nutrient Offset
Credit Trading Rule (15A NCAC 02B
.0703) respectively. The proposed
Right bank near Project origin (9/2/20)
riparian corridor restoration will reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients that are entering
the Project streams by restoring
riparian buffers and other riparian
areas along Chinquapin Branch, a
direct tributary of the Trent River.
A Project conservation easement,
encompassing at most 9.11 acres,
will be recorded to protect the
Project Site in perpetuity.
The Project reach is located in HUC
03020204010060,along
Chinquapin Branch proper and
within the greater Trent River
watershed that ultimately flows
into the Neuse River (Figure 2).
This watershed is designated as a
Targeted Resources Area for both Left bank near Project terminus (9/2/20)
Hydrology and Water Quality according to NCDMS. The watershed consists of large managed
timberland areas in loblolly pine rotations and agriculture, both row crops and permitted animal
operations. The project will include the restoration of riparian buffers along Chinquapin Branch,
within Hydrology and Water Quality Targeted Resource Areas (TRA). Chinquapin Branch is
classified as Class C, Sw, and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) according to the NC Department
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of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). Chinquapin Branch drains into the Crooked Creek
targeted watershed (HUC 03020204010071) as identified in the NC Division of Mitigation
Services (NCDMS) 2018 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) document. The
restoration of riparian buffers to address agricultural nonpoint source inputs and preservation or
restoration of contiguous forested wetland habitat to develop Strategic Habitat Areas (SHAs)
and connect to Natural Heritage Areas and other conservation lands are identified as a Priorities
for the 8-digit CU and overall, for the Neuse River Basin in the 2018 RBRP.
The Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitgation Site will help to reduce future sediment and nutrient
loading into Chinquapin Branch and downstream Crooked Creek and Trent River. It will also
improve terrestrial habitats along these streams by establishing riparian corridors and allowing
the land to undergo natural succession to forested community types. Adjacent land use is
agriculturally related and little vegetated buffer exists along the length of Chinquapin Branch
proper within the Project Site. The project will restore vegetative buffers and other riparian
areas to the streams and will remove rotating crops and fertilizer inputs. The restored riparian
buffer will filter runoff from the surrounding farm fields. Invasive vegetation will be treated as
needed within the project area to promote native vegetation.
2.0 Mitigation Project Summary
The goal of the Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Project (hereinafter referred to as the
Project, Site, or Project Site) is to provide ecological uplift to the existing and nearby stream
channels via the restoration and establishment of a forested riparian buffer and riparian corridor.
The goals and objectives defined below as part of Table 1 are consistent with those of the
NCDMS, and the specific goals outlined in the 2018 Neuse RBRP. As proposed, the Chinquapin
Valley Buffer Mitigation Project will further help NCDMS to meet these goals.
Table 1: Goals and O,b'ectives
Goal
Objective
Supported CU-wide and HUC RBRP Goals
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering
Reduce
runoff from the agricultural land/pastures
Promote nutrient and sediment reduction in
nutrient levels
through restored forested riparian buffers
agricultural areas by restoring riparian buffers. —
and other riparian areas.
Sediment input will be decreased by
Reduce
filtering runoff from the agricultural
Promote nutrient and sediment reduction in
sediment levels
Ian d/pastures through restored forested
agricultural areas by restoring riparian buffers.'
riparian buffers and other riparian areas and
i
stabilize any eroding banks.
Project
protection in
Implement a project in an NSW water and
Continue implementation of projects under the
record a conservation easement.
Buffer programs.
perpetuity
Restore
Riparian buffer areas will be restored with
NCDMS' programmatic goal,
terrestrial
native vegetation and invasive vegetation
North Carolina General
habitat
will be managed (as necessary).
Statue 143-214.10 —
HUC: 03020204 RBRP goal, ^ CU: RBRP 030202 goal
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2.1 Existing Site Conditions
The Project Site is located
within one parcel (-41 acres)
currently used for row crop
agriculture rotations (Figure
3). Adjacent land use is
agriculturally related and
little vegetated buffer exists
along the length of
Chinquapin Branch proper
within the Project Site.
Periodic erosion and
sediment -laden runoff is
entering the channels from
these areas during crop
rotations and from some
actively eroding
streambanks (Figure 3). Overall Project view south along Chinquapin Branch (12110121)
Historical aerials denote
that land uses at the Project Site have been in agriculture since at least 1974 on the south side
of the channel and the north side upstream near the origin of the Project, and more recently
since 1993 on the north
side of the channel where
the buffer narrows
downstream (Figure 6).
Chinquapin Branch is
mapped on the 2013 US
Geological Survey's (USGS)
Trenton Quadrangle (Figure
1) as a stream channel, but
not on the Natural
Resources Conservation
Service's (NRCS) 1981 Jones
County Soil Survey (Figure
5).
Chinquapin Branch meets =• *-
the definition of at least Right bank instability SE view (12110/21)
intermittent per the NCDWR
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules Letter (Buffer Letter), and
NCDWR Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation Letter (Appendix A). Two unbuffered ditches (Ditch 1
and Ditch 2) enter the Project on the right bank. Another unbuffered stream feature (UT1) that
is intermittent, but determined not subject enters the project from the north on the left bank.
Diffuse flow into the project is required and credit deductions from these unbuffered ditches are
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accounted for in the credit calculations within Table 9 and illustrated by Figure 8a in accordance
with the NCDWQ Buffer Interpretation/Clarification #2008-019 Memorandum (August 19, 2008)
found in Appendix A. Project attributes associated with the proposed buffer site are provided in
Table 2.
Table 2., Buffer Project Attributes
Project Name
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation
Hydrologic Unit Code
(Service Area)
�
River Basin
Geographic Location (decimal degrees)
Site Protection Instrument
Conservation Easement
Types of Credits
Riparian : • :.
Mitigation Plan
Date
October 2021
Initial Planting
Date
January 2022
Baseline Report
Date
■February
MY1 Report
Date
November
MY2 Report
Date
November
MY3 Report
Date
November
MY 4 Report
Date
November
MY 5 Report
Date
November 2026
Close out Report
Date/Visit
*Project Service Area (also illustrated in Figure 2)
**Riparian Buffer credits may be converted to nutrient offset credits as calculated by Table 9 and illustrated by Figure 8b.
2.2 Watershed Characterization
The proposed Project is located in Jones County, approximately 9.4 miles northwest of the Town
of Trenton off Guinea Town Road (Figure 1).
The Project stream is located in HUC 03020204010060, along Chinquapin Branch proper and
within the greater Trent River watershed that ultimately flows into the Neuse River. This
watershed is designated as a Targeted Resources Area for both Hydrology and Water Quality
according to NCDMS. The watershed consists primarily of large managed timberland areas in
loblolly pine rotations and agriculture, both row crops and permitted animal operations. Jones
County remains mostly undeveloped aside from the areas in and surrounding the Town of
Trenton. The County's population decreased 7.4% since the 2010 census.
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Drainage areas for the on -site streams and buffer areas were determined by delineating
watersheds in USGS Stream Stats. Figure 4 shows the watershed boundaries for the project
stream. Table 3 describes the current land use and drainage area for the project stream.
iapie .3 urainaae Hrea ana nano use
NCUWK Strea Watershed Area
Reach Name Land Use'
Designation rpstream/Downstream (mil)
ChinquapinAgriculture/Forestry
Branch
2.3 Soils
Elevations at and surrounding the Project Site are nearly level to gently sloping. Soils underlying
the area are mapped as fine sandy loams and loamy sands and consist of the Grifton, Stockade,
and Goldsboro series extending along the stream corridors (Figure 5). Specific soil mapping
units are listed in Table 4.
Table 4.- Riparian Buffer Site Soil Series
Name
SymbolSoil
Map Unit
40
IL AL
Stockade fine sandy
Sx
Soil Survey)
B (drained)/D
loam,
0-2% slopes
Gt
B (drained)/D
Grifton fine sandy
loam,
0-2% slopes
Go
B
Goldsboro loamy
sand,
0-2% slopes
Source: https://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx, accessed May, 2021
The Stockade (Sx) soils are very poorly drained soils found along streams and depressions.
These soils formed in loamy sediments on marine terraces of streams in the Coastal Plain region.
Stockade soils have moderate permeability and the water table is typically less than 12 in.
Grifton (Gt) soils are very poorly drained soils found along stream terraces and floodplains as
well. These soils have moderate permeability and the water table is less than 12 in. for six
months out of the year. Goldsboro (Go) soils are found on flatwoods of the region that are
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moderately well drained. These soils formed in Coastal Plain marine and fluviomarine
sediments. The water table is 24-30 in. An image of the printed (NRCS) 1981 soil survey map
of the Project is shown in Figure 5.
2.4 Geology
Geologically, the Project Site is located within the Coastal Plain physiographic province. Coastal
Plain stream systems are characterized by broad, flat floodplains and interstream divides
adjacent to low to medium -gradient stream channels. The valley is visually obvious within the
Project area indicating at least intermittent flow throughout the year.
2.5 Vegetation
Vegetative communities within the project area consist of row crops and early successional,
herbaceous vegetation in the near -bank stream/ditch region. Adjacent land use is agriculture
and little vegetated buffer exists along the length of Chinquapin Branch proper within the
Project Site. The near -bank stream/ditch area is maintained with herbicide and mechanical
mowing equipment annually. The wetter ditch areas have wetland herbaceous vegetation
present including Saiix nigra (black willow), and Typha iatifoiia (cattail).
2.6 Site Constraints and Access
The Site can be accessed via a dirt farm road from Guinea Town Road (SR 1157). A permanent
general access easement from Guinea Town Road will be recorded as part of the project. There
are no public use airports within a five -mile radius of the Project. No other site constraints are
known to exist. A title search conducted by an attorney, discussions with the local soil and water
district, and communication with the landowner revealed no drainage district in place presently
or historically within the Project easement.
Directions from Raleigh:
• Follow US70 to HWY 58 in Kinston
• Turn right onto HWY 58 and follow for 9 miles
• Turn right onto Guinea Town Road for 0.9 miles
• Turn left onto a dirt road after crossing Chinquapin Branch.
2.7 Site Resources
The Site has been in agricultural production since at least 1974 and no changes have been
observed to the current stream configuration since that time (Figure 6). The property owner has
verified that the property has been in some form of agricultural production and adjacent
forestry for the past 50 years.
NCDWR staff visited the Site on to determine subjectivity of on -site resources to the Neuse
buffer rules and their suitability for riparian buffer mitigation per the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B 0.029). Chinquapin Branch was found to be suitable for
riparian buffer mitigation in the Neuse River Basin. Other features entering and/or adjacent to
the project were identified during the stream determination site visit by DWR staff. Additionally,
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a Site Viability review was completed by NCDWR to determine site suitability for the
establishment of riparian buffers for buffer mitigation credits. The resulting NCDWR letters are
in Appendix A.
3.0 Site Protection Instrument
3.1 Site Protection Instrument Summary Information
The property selected for restoration of riparian buffers and other riparian areas includes
portions of the parcel listed in Table 5. The proposed conservation easement on this property
has not been recorded. A copy of the draft land protection instrument is included in Appendix
B.
3.2 Current Ownership and Long -Term Protection
The Site is located on one parcel owned by Hobert K. Sanderson (Table 5). An option
agreement for the project area was signed by the property owner and was recorded at the Jones
County Register of Deeds. The option agreement allows restriction of the land use in perpetuity
through a conservation easement. Eco Terra will convey the conservation easement to the State
to provide long term protection of the Site.
Table 5.- Current Ownership and Lona- Term Protection
4449-37-84-1800 Jones Hobert K.
Sanderson
4.0 Regulatory Considerations
9.11 ac To be Conservation State f
recorded Easement NorCarolina
Table 6 summarizes the regulatory considerations for the proposed project. These
considerations are expanded upon in Sections 4.1-4.4. A copy of the signed Categorical
Exclusion Form is provided in Appendix C.
Table 6: Reciulatory Considerations
Parameter
Waters of the U.S. -Section 404
ApplicableIL
No
N/A
... Documentatioll
N/A
Waters of the U.S.-Section 401
No
N/A
N/A
Endangered Species Act
Yes
Yes
Signed CE Appendix C
Historic Preservation Act
Yes
Yes
Signed CE Appendix C
Coastal Zone Management Act
No
N/A
N/A
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FEMA Floodplain Compliance
No
N/A
N/A
Essential Fisheries Habitat
No
N/A
N/A
4.1 Threatened and Endangered Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC)
identifies three federally threatened or endangered species and two proposed threatened or
endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. One species is protected under the
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Table 7). A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program
(NCNHP) data identified three known occurrences of federally listed species within one (1) mile
of the Project Site and one known occurrence within a five (5) mile radius of the project.
Table 7.- Federally Listed Species for Jones County
Scientific Name
Haliaeetus leucoce halus
Common Name
Bald Eagle
Federal Status*
BGPA
Suitable
No
Picoides borealis
Red -cockaded woodpecker
E
No
Alligator mississiiensis
American alligator
T
No
M otis se tentrionalis
Northern Long-eared Bat
T
No
Necturus lewisi
Neuse River waterdog
PT
No
Noturus furiosus
Carolina madtom
PE
No
* BGPA - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, E - Endangered, PT - Proposed Threatened, PE - Proposed
Endangered
4.2 Cultural Resources
The National Historic Preservation Act declares a national policy of historic preservation to
protect, rehabilitate, restore, and reuse districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects
significant in American architecture, history, archaeology, and culture, and Section 106 mandates
that federal agencies take into account the effect of an undertaking on a property that is
included in, or is eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. The NC State
Historic Preservation Office's (SHPO) online mapping resource was reviewed to determine the
presence of known historic resources at or near the Project Site listed on the National Register.
There are no existing structures in the project area.
According to the database, two historical resources; Laines Chapel Christian Church and Haskins
Chapel occur within one mile of the Project. There are no known historical resources within the
Project Site. SHPO was contacted for completion of the Categorical Exclusion and SHPO had no
concerns or comments on the Site. The approved Categorical Exclusion is in Appendix C.
4.3 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
The Project is not located within a FEMA regulated floodplain and will not require FEMA
coordination or a floodplain development permit.
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4.4 Other Environmental Issues
An EDR Radius Map Report with Geocheck was ordered for the Site through Environmental Data
Resources, Inc. (EDR) as part of the Categorical Exclusion. The target property and the adjacent
properties are not listed in any of the Federal, State, or Tribal environmental databases searched
by EDR. There are no known or potential hazardous waste sites identified within one mile of the
Site. The Executive Summary of the EDR report is included in Appendix C.
5.0 Implementation Plan
The project design will restore high quality riparian butters to Chinquapin Branch and ultimately
to the Neuse River. The project will not have any adverse impacts to on -site wetlands; no
grading activities will occur within jurisdictional wetland boundaries. Figure 7 depicts the
planting plan for the Site. More detailed descriptions of the proposed restoration activity are
found in Sections 5.1 through 5.3.
5.1 Parcel Preparation
The land proposed for buffer restoration is currently in agricultural production and adjacent
agriculture and forestry management north of Chinquapin Branch. Only the planting rows will
be ripped to improve soil compaction prior to planting in the upland areas or during mechanical
planting. Soil scarification for temporary and permanent seeding may be required depending
on the site condition at the time of planting and equipment used for seed application. Some
minor bank stabilization will be completed using machinery in select areas noted in the DWR
viability letter along Chinquapin Branch. These areas will be stabilized with hay and planted with
temporary/permanent seed and trees selected from Table 8. No other soil disturbance is
anticipated and sediment and erosion control measures will be used to prevent sediment from
entering the streams during a rain event, should any additional soil disturbing activities become
necessary. Sediment and erosion control measures may include seeding, mulching, haying, and
temporary sediment containment.
Pre -emergent herbicide will be used in the tree rows to control potential herbaceous weed
competition. All herbicides will be applied by a licensed herbicide applicator. The near -bank
region along the stream within the project area contains a limited number of invasive plants and
if necessary, an aquatic safe herbicide will be used in appropriate areas where there is an
existing population of non-native invasive plant species. In the event that drain tiles are found
during construction, they will be noted and removed.
5.2 Riparian Buffer Restoration Activities
The revegetation plan for the buffer restoration area will include temporary and permanent
seeding in the active farming areas. The Site will be planted to replicate a Coastal Plain Small
Stream Swamp (blackwater subtype) community with one planting zone, floodplain. Riparian
restoration will occur on viable streams from a minimum of 30 feet to a maximum of 115 feet for
riparian buffer credit. Areas less than 50 feet are not viable for nutrient offset credit. Proposed
tree species are shown in Table 8.
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Table 8.- Pr000sed S,oecies List
Scientific Name
Nyssa sylvatica
biflora
Common Name
Swamp blackgum
Planting Zone
Floodplain
Strata
Canopy
%
<5
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Betula ni ra
River birch
Floodplain
Cano /U derstory
10
Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon
Floodplain
Canopy/Understory
10
Quercus laurifolia
Laurel oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Fraxinus
enns lvanica
Green ash*
Floodplain
Canopy
<5
Liriodendron
tuli ifera
Tulip poplar
Floodplain
Canopy
<5
Quercus michauxii
Swamp chestnut
oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Quercus ni ra
Water oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Quercus phellos
Willow oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Quercus falcatta var.
a odaefolia
Cherrybark oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Quercusshumardii
Shumard oak
Floodplain
Canopy
10
Taxodium distichum
Bald cypress
Floodplain
Canopy
<5
Cornusamomum
Silky dogwood
Floodplain
Understory
<5
Sorgastrum nutans
Indian grass
Permanent Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Agrostis alba
Redtop
Permanent Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Andropogongeradii
Big bluestem
Permanent Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Permanent Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Setaria italica
Foxtail millet
Temporary Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Pennisetumglaucum
Pearl top millet
Temporary Seed
Mixture
Herb
n/a
Green ash will be < 5% of total stems
** Bald cypress will be planted in appropriate wet areas as allowed by the Authority
Trees will be planted at a density sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in the
Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260 trees per acre at the end of five years. A minimum of four
species will be planted where no one tree/shrub species will be greater than 50% of the
established stems. A mixed species density of approximately 600-800 trees per acre is proposed
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for the initial planting. Actual species composition will be based on availability, cost, quantities,
and site conditions at the time of construction. Planting will occur during the dormant season
between January 15 and March 15 unless weather patterns or unforeseen circumstances allow or
require a later planting date, respectively. An appropriate temporary seed mix will also be
applied as necessary to provide temporary ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of
sediment loss during rain events, helping establish buffer functional uplift during early forest
succession. Temporary seed mix species are found in Table 8. This will be followed by an
appropriate permanent seed mixture.
Vegetation management and herbicide applications may be needed to prevent competition of
invasive species with the planted species. Planting is scheduled to begin in February 2022.
5.3 Determination of Credits
Mitigation credits shown in Table 9 and Figure 8 are based on surveyed top of banks of the
Chinquapin Branch and conservation easement. All areas within specific buffers zones will be
planted and counted as a buffer mitigation unit (Figures 8 and 9). Credit calculations were done
according to the most recent version of the DWR Credit Calculation Tool V3 (Ocotober 2020)
and the guideance, Clarified Procedures for Calculating Buffer Mitigation Credits & Nutrient
Offset Credits (November 2019). Unbuffered ditches entering the buffer were appropriately
deducted from the overall credits generated within the conservation easement to account for
diffuse flow requirements. The total deduction for the unbuffered ditches entering the project
area is 0.2 ac. The total area in the asset table (Table 9) reflects this deduction for credit
calculation purposes.
6.0 Montoring Plan
The Site monitoring plan was developed to demonstrate that the required performance
standards are met and project goals and objectives are achieved. The monitoring report shall
provide project data and chronicle issues that arise during the five-year montiroing period.
These reports will assists in population of DMS databases and assist in the close-out process.
Table 10 summarizes the proposed monitoring plan components associated with this project.
Table 10.- Monitorina Plan Components
Success Criteria
Vegetation
Monitoring Protocol
CVS Level I/Photos
I Reaches
All
Quantity
6
Frequency
Annual
Reference Stations
Photos
All
6
Annual
Visual Assessments
Visual Assessment/Photos
All
As needed
Semi-annual
Easement Boundary
Visual Assessment
All
As needed
Semi-annual
Exotic/Nuisance
Vegetation
Visual Assessment
All
As needed
Semi-annual
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Table9. Chinquapin Vallry Buffer MltlgatlonSIu, 0M5 No: 100197, ProjectCredlts: M,931,853 BMII
Neuse 030207A6
P reject A rea
NCredlt Cancer inn Ratio (ft'/poundj
P Credit Cnnveninn Rat in (ft'/poundI
L9. L6394
NIA
Credit Type
Lowtlon
Subject?{erHer
ephemer
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Feature Type
Mitigation Acthrky
Mi'Maa OnHer
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Feature Na me
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Total{Credbeble]
mat OrrMer
MMgAtlon [Tee]
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patio {x:l}
96 FuIICredk
Fill Credit
Ratio {x:i}
CamrerlHeir
plparien BuHeri
RlpC edkan uffer
Credits
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Cment,C set
Nuorlern p{neta
OelNered
NotrleM Offset:
N {Ibs}
Oellrrered
Nutrient Offset
P flbsl
buffer
Rural
Yes
IIF
Restoration
0-50
Chinqua pin Bra nch{30it
minima
6OX7
60x7
1
100%
1.00000
Yes
60x7ow
No
—
.
buffer
Rural
Yes
IIP
Restoralim
0-100
Chinquapin Branch
265j18
265j18
L
1004A
1.000W
Yes
263,318.000
Yes
13944.648
—
k6fer
Rural
Yes
lip
Restoration
LOL-200
Chinquapin Branch
8,M2
8,142
1
M%
5.03030
Yes
2,fi86.863
Yes
424.WO
-
buffer
Rural
No
t]kch
Resioratlrn
0.1100
flitch L fdrff used flow
deduction}\
djSR
O
1
LO096
No
—
No
—
buffer
Rural
No
bitch
Restoration
0.100
fN[dr 2 {dlff—d %.
deduction)
djSR
O
1
ION
No
No
—
—
Tot Ai (it2):
Total Buffer{ftZ}:
Total Nutria nt 0ffset(ft3 j:
343,099
336,386
32$93L863 14,26&SM 0.000
3d3,099
334,386
0
N/A
Enter Prese mat inn Credits Below
Total Ephemeral A rea (ft' j for C red it:
Total El igi In In Ep he me ral Area (ft' j:
Total El igi h In for P reservation (ft' l:
Credit Type LocaNen I Sabjed3 I Feature Type Mlygayo^Acthrly MIuFMax buffer I FeaNehlame
W Idth {ft]
Rural I Yes I I f p
Rural Yes Eohemr
TOTA L A REA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TA BM j
Mitigation Totals
Square Feet
Credits
Restoration:
j34,1A6
328-,Mi.8bj
Enhancement:
0
0.0W
P ruse rvation:
0
O.OW
Total Riparian Buffer:
jj•1.j85
3a q.SL.863
TOTAL N UTRI ENT OFFSET MITIGATION
on Totals
I Square Feet
CFAdft
Nutria nt Offset:Mitigati
Nitrogen:
I0.000
I0.000
Phosphorus
0Y100
[_100
Preservation AreaSubtotals (ft'l:
0
0
85,7J5
0.05d
114,M6
6.6%
Total Ar Ja Q
Total (Creditable)
Area far buffer
Mitation{ft'}
a
1 0
Ephemeral Reachesas%TABM
P rese rvat is n as %TABN1
Initlal Cred6 MTull Credit FYW Credit Riparian Buffer
Ratio (x:1) Ratlo(x:l) Credits
10 10_N —
10 1 WN —
Credit comrersinns must be calculated using Lheguidance provided in Lh2Clan FiEd Procedures fnrCal culating Buffer Mitigation Credits
and Nutrient Offset Credits letter issued by the OWR in November 2019 and Incated at:
httpsUFi I es. nc.gov/ncdecv W ater%2oQual i Ly]Surface%2DWater%2DPrntection/Af11/Mi Ugati on/Issues---Resol uti ortifVer-1.0-buffer-
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7.0 Performance Standards
The performance standards for the Project follow approved cirteria presented in the
Consolidated Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295). Annual monitoring and semi-annual site visits
will be conducted to assess the condition of the finished project. Performance standards will be
evaluated throughout the five-year post -construction monitoring period.
7.1 Vegetation
The Consolidated Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) requires survival of at least 260 stems per
acre at the end of a five year monitoring period consisting of at least four species, with no one
species representing greater than 50 percent of the stems. Six (6) permanent vegetation 100 mz
monitoring plots, two percent (2%) of the planted area, will be placed throughout the Site to
document tree survivial. Vegetation monitoring will follow the CVS-EEP Level I Protocol for
Recording Vegetation (2008). Quantitative measurements will be recorded annually including
tree species and tree height. Qualitative measurements will also be recorded such as tree vigor,
tree damage, and other observations. Approximate locations of permanent vegetation plots are
shown on Figure 7.
7.2 Photo Reference Stations
Photographs of vegetation plots will be taken each year and there will be an additional six (6)
photographs taken to document stream condition and easement integrity. These photos will be
taken at the same location and direction each year.
7.3 Visual Assessments
Visual assessments will be performed twice a year during the five years of monitoring. Areas of
concern, low stem density, invasive species or easement encroachment, will be mapped and
photographed and described in the monitoring report. Problem areas will be re-evaluated
during subsequent site visits.
7.4 Reporting Performance Criteria
A baseline monitoring document and as -built record drawing depicting deviations from the
proposed planting to the actual planting will be provided. Annual monitoring reports will use
the DMS Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Baseline and Annual Monitoring Report Template
version 2.0 (May 2017). The monitoring reports will be submitted to DMS in the fall of each year
for a total of five years or until performance criteria have been met.
7.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
Actions will be taken to correct issues identified in the annual monitoring reports thatjeopardize
the success of the project. If required, additional hardwood trees will be planted, selected from
the species listed in Table 8.0, invasive species will be controlled, and additional signage will be
installed. Additional post planting herbicide and mechanical mowing will be used within the
planting rows for at least the first three years as needed. These are examples of remedial
actions and others may become necessary through the five-year monitoring period.
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8.0 Stewardship
The Site will be marked with signage by the Provider prior to as-builts. The Provider will inspect
the boundary marking on a yearly basis and repair as needed during the monitoring period.
The Site will be transferred to the NCDEQ Stewardship Program. The Stewardship Program shall
serve as the conservation easement holder and long-term steward for the property and conduct
inspections of the Site to determine whether the conservation easement is being upheld. The
NCDEQ Stewardship Program is developing an endowment system within the non -reverting,
interest -bearing Conservation Lands Conservation Fund Account. The use of funds from the
Endowment Account will be governed by North Carolina General Statue GS 113A-232(d)(3).
Interest gained by the endowment fund may be used for stewardship, monitoring, stewardship
administration, and land transaction costs, if applicable.
No fencing is planned for this project. The draft Site Protection Instrument can be found in
Appendix B.
9.0 References
15A NCAC 02B .0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers. 2015.
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Mitigation Services. 2018. Neuse River
Basin Restoration Priorities.
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. N.C. State Historic Preservation Office.
2020. (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) (Accessed May, 2021).
N.C. Floodplain Mapping Program. 2020. N.C. Flood Risk Information System.
(https://fris.nc.gov/fris/Index.aspx?FIPS=145&ST=NC&user=General%20Public)
(Accessed May, 2021).
NC Natural Heritage Program Data Explorer. 2021. https://ncnhde.natureserve.org[ (Accessed
May, 2021).
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North
Carolina: Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, NCDEHNR. Raleigh, North Carolina. 325pp.
U.S. Census Bureau. 2020. QuickFacts, Jones County, North Carolina. Updated September, 2020
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/jonescountynorthcarolina,US/POP0l 0210
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1981. Soil Survey of
Jones County, North Carolina.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2021. Web Soil Survey.
(https://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/alp/). (Accessed May, 2021).
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2021. Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal Species of
Concern, and Candidate Species, Jones County, North Carolina. Updated 17 July 2020.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cniylist4iones.html
U.S. Geological Survey. 2013. Trenton. 1:24,000. North Carolina Topographic Quadrangle (7.5-
minute series). Reston, VA: U.S. Department of the Interior, USGS, 2013.
U.S. Geological Survey. 2021. StreamStats. (https:Hstreamstats.usgs.gov/ss//ss/) (Accessed May,
2021).
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APPENDIX A
NCDWR On -Site Stream Buffer Determination
NCDWR Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation Letter
NCDWQ Buffer Interpretation/Clarification #2008-019 Memorandum
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site -Mitigation Plan
DMS No: 100197 December 2021

ROY COOPER
Governor
JOHN NICHOLSON
Interim Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Hobert K. Sanderson
1929 Guinea Town Road
Kinston, NC 28501
252-521-7815
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 10, 2021
Subject: On -Site Determination for Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0714)
Subject Property/Project Name: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
Address/Location: 35.108624,-77.519940
Responsible Party: Eco Terra
Stream(s) Evaluated: (4) — Chinquapin Branch, UT1, Ditch 1,2
Determination Date: June 4th, 2021
Staff: Allen Stewart
20210993 verl
Jones County
Determination Type: Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B.0714)
Buffer:
Stream:
X - Neuse (15A NCAC 02B .0714)
X— Ephemeral/ Intermittent/Perennial Determination
Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 0213.0734
Catawba (15A NCAC 02B .0614)
Jordan (15A NCAC 02B .0267) (governmental and/or
interjurisdictional projects)
Randleman (15A NCAC 02B .0724)
Goose Creek (15A NCAC 02B .0605-.0608)
Stream
E/I/P/D*
Not
Subject
Subject
Start@
Stop@
Soil
Survey
USGS
Topo
Chinquapin Branch
I
X
35.108624,-77.519940
35.107642,-77.512589
X
UT1
I
X
35.108457,-77.516852
Chinquapin Branch
Ditch 1
D
X
35.107363,-77.516590
Chinquapin Branch
Ditch 2
D
X
35.106805,-77.512965
Chinquapin Branch
*Ephemeral / Intermittent / Perennial / Ditch
Dear Mr. Sanderson,
The Division of Water Resources has determined that the streams listed as "subject' above and included on the attached map have been
located on the most recent published (1981) NRCS Soil Survey of Jones County, North Carolina, Map Sheet 3 and/or the web based Digital USGS
National Topographic Map https://apps.nationalmap.goy/viewer/ and evaluated for applicability to the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules. For each
stream that is checked "Not Subject' it has been determined to not be at least intermittent, not present on the property or not represented on
the most recent published (1981) NRCS Soil Survey of Jones County, North Carolina and/or the Digital USGS National Topographic Map. There
may be other streams or features located on the property that were not assessed and/or that do not appear on the maps referenced above but
may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1 943 Washingtor Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
rtO1rH CAROUNA
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This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute a
determination made by the DWR may request a determination by the Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) calendar
days of date of this letter to the Director in writing.
If sending via US Postal Service:
c/o Paul Wojoski
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC27699-1617
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
clo Paul Wojoski
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
This determination is final and binding as detailed above unless an appeal is requested within sixty (60) days.
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the buffers or
waters. The project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries regarding applicability to the
Clean Water Act should be directed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office at (919)-554-4884 Ext. 22.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Allen Stewart at [phone].
Sincerely,
ROW Tom•"
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: WaRO DWR File Copy/LASERFICHE
Jamey O'Shaughnessey, Eco Terra, [e-mail]
Emily Thompson, US Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office, [e-mail]
Katie Merritt, NCDWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, [e-mail]
Randall Jones, WaRO DEMLR (via e-mail) [e-mail]
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Ofce 1 943 Washingtor Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
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Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
Project number 20210993 version 1
Blue lines indicate mapped streams shown on the most recent published NCRS Soil Survey (1981) of Jones
County, NC and/or the USGS Topographic National Map https-.//apps.nationalmap.gov/viewer/
Blue line mapped streams have been determined to be at least intermittent in nature and are subject to the
Neuse Raver Basin Riparian Buffer Regulations ( 15NCAC 028.0714 )
Red lines indicate unmapped streams and/or mapped streams that rate as ephemeral in nature and are
therefore not subject to the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Regulations. ( 15 N VAC 028.0714 )

DocuSign Envelope ID: 903E51 E1-3628-4595-949D-22F3E184BD5B
ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. B1SER
Secretary
S. DAMEL SMITH
Direcror
Jamey O' Shaughnessey
Eco Terra Partners, LLC
(via electronic mail: jameykecoterra.com
NORTH CAROLINA
E'nvr`ronmentaI Quality
July 19, 2021
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset — Chinquapin Valley Site
Near 1830 Guinea Town Rd, Kinston, NC
Neuse 03O2O2O4
Jones County
Dear Mr. O'Shaughnessey,
On June 14, 2021, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request
from you on behalf of Eco Terra Partners, LLC (Eco Terra) for a site visit near the above -referenced
site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020204. 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 2" prepared by Eco Terra. The proposed easement boundary in Figure 1, includes all
riparian areas intended to be proposed as part of the mitigation site. On July 9, 2020, Ms. Merritt
performed a site assessment of the subject site. Staff with Eco Terra were also present. It was noted
onsite, that the main stream channel may be associated with a local drainage district and may be
actively managed by the local drainage district. The mitigation determination provided in the
table on page 2 of this letter is contingent on Eco Terra providing written confirmation from
the local drainage district confirming that the stream is not part of, nor will be part of, active
management.
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.
Q54� 4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D E 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
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ar 919-707,9000

DocuSign Envelope ID: 903E51 E1-3628-4595-949D-22F3E184BD5B
Chinquapin Valley Site
Eco Terra
July 19, 2021
Feature
Classification
'Subject
Riparian Land uses
Buffer
'Nutrient
4,lNjiti2ation Type Determination w/in
onsite
riparian areas
to
adjacent to Feature
Credit
Offset
Buffer
0( 200')
Viable
Viable
Rule
Chinquapin
Stream
Yes
Non -forested agricultural
Yes
Yes
Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
Branch
fields. Areas with washed
(where a
(where a
.0295 (n)
out banks were observed.
minimum
minimum of
of 30'
50' width is
Minor bank stabilization efforts and
width is
obtained)
grading needed where bank stability is
obtained)
compromised and where erosional rills,
sink holes and gullies are observed.
UT1
Stream
No
Non -forested agricultural
Yes
Yes
Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
fields. Areas with washed
.0295 (n)
out banks were observed
Minor bank stabilization efforts and
grading needed where bank stability is
compromised and where erosional rills,
sink holes and gullies are observed
D1
Ditch
No
Non -forested agricultural
No
Yes
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
>3' depth
fields
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
D2
>3' depth
No
Non -forested agricultural
No
Yes
Non -forested fields - Restoration Site
fields
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated June 10, 2021 (D)VR# 2021-0993) 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.
'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).
Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing
proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 2. The map representing the proposal for the site is
attached to this letter and initialed by Ms. Merritt on July 19, 2021. Substantial changes to the
proposed easement boundary as well as any site constraints identified in the table above, 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.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 903E51 E1-3628-4595-949D-22F3E184BD5B
Chinquapin Valley Site
EBX
July 19, 2021
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 July 19, 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 2: Existing Conditions
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
DOCUSigned by:
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Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
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Proposed Conservation Easement 8.19 acres
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Chinquapin
Branch
UT1
D2
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Figure 2: Existing Conditions
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
Neuse 03020204
Jones County, North Carolina
September 2020
2016 NC Onemap Aerial & NCDOT Contours
300 150 0 300
Feet
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Michael F. Lasky
Governor
William G. Rms, Jr., Secretary
rkpartmeni orEnvimnment and Natural Resources
Coleem 1-1. Sullins- Director
Division or Water 43ttahly
Att=_ust 19, 2008
Buller Interpretation'Clarification 42008-019
MEMORANDUM
RE l he Division of Water Quality's {DWQ's) stance on whether diffuse Flow of stormwater through the new N restored buffers on
mitigation sites should be a requirement. Diffuse flow is a requirement for buffer restoration or enhancement in the Neuse River
Fusin Buffer Rule 15A NCAC 0213.0242(9)(d)(iii), the Tar -Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0260(9)(d)(iii), and the
C'ata,A.ba River Basin Buffer Rule I5A NCAC 02B.0244 (9)(d)(iii).
Diffuse flow is a requirement for all sites in a buffered basin for buffer mitigation and for for sites providing nutrient offset credit as
well.
Current Policy: According to the Mitigation rules in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico and Catawba buffer rules, a grading plan must be
provided for buffer mitigation sites. In addition, those rules state that "The site shall be graded in a manner to ensure diffuse flow
through the riparian buffeC*.
Problem: 1 he question has been raised as to whether stop-nwater carried by lateral ditches that enter buffered streams should provide
dirfuse now prior to that stormwater entering the restored buffers.
Solution: The Neuse, Tar -Pamlico and Catawba buffer rules with respect to buffer mitigation sites contain a very clear requirement
that states that diffuse flow bf stormwater must be maintained through the buffer. Uniess otherwise approved by DWQ, all buffer
mitigation sites must provide diffuse flow of stormwater from ditches and similar conveyances through the restored buffer.
Where such diffuse flow cannot be attained and where DWQ agrees that such treatment is not possible, deduction of' buffer credit will
he calculated as follows:
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A, B and C are angles. a, b, and c are distances (lengths)
❑WQ believes that using an immediate drainage area extending at a 60-degree angle from the point of discharge to the stream is a
reasonable approach to the issue of determining the area which is not draining through the restored buffer. To calculate the area of
buffer being "short-circuited" by the ditch, the area of the right triangles shown in the figure above must be determined.
a = 50'
A=30"
6 = 600
b=acot A
b = 50 (1.732)
b = 86.6' (87')
The area to be excluded from credit would be the area of the two right triangles:
Area = (a x b)12
Area = (50 feet x 87feet)12
Area = 2,175 SF
Total deducted area = 2,175 x 2 = 4,350 SF or 0.1 acres.
The example shown above assumes a buffer width of 50 feet from the top of bank (riparian buffer mitigation site). For nutrient offset
sites, credit can be generated out to 200 feet from the top of bank. The policy applies to sites with larger buffers as follows:
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tf a ditch leading to a buffered stream is buffered, them no credit is deducted from the stream buffer. If the upstream origin of the ditch
is within the buffer. no credit is deducted. If the upstrearn origin of the ditch is not buffered (e.g. if the ditch begins upstream offsite),
the credit deduction is applied to the most upstream portion of the ditch on the property.
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Where a natural stream enters the project site, no deduction of credit will occur. Also, when a natural stream or a modified natural
stream flow into a buffered stream, no deduction of credit will occur, The modified natural stream must be subject to the buffer rules,
and must be verified to be a modified natural stream (as opposed to a ditch) through an on -site determination by DWQ personnel.
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APPENDIX B
Draft Conservation Easement
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site -Mitigation Plan
DMS No: 100197 December 2021

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AND RIGHT OF ACCESS PROVIDED
PURSUANT TO
FULL DELIVERY
MITIGATION CONTRACT
JONES COUNTY
SPO File Number:
DMS Project Number: 100197
Prepared by: Office of the Attorney General
Property Control Section
Return to: NC Department of Administration
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF ACCESS, made
this day of , 20 ,by Hobert K.Sanderson, ("Grantor"), whose mailing
address is 1929 Guinea Town Rd. Kinston, NC 28501, to the State of North Carolina ("Grantee"), whose
mailing address is State of North Carolina, Department of Administration, State Property Office, 1321 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1321. The designations of Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall
include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine,
feminine, or neuter as required by context.
WITNESETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214.8 et seq., the State of North
Carolina has established the Division of Mitigation Services (formerly known as the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program and Wetlands Restoration Program) within the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for the purposed of acquiring, maintaining, restoring, enhancing, creating, and
preserving wetland and riparian resources that contribute to the protection and improvement of water
quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; and
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WHEREAS, this Conservation Easement from Grantor to Grantee has been negotiated, arranged
and provided for as a condition of a full delivery contract between (Eco Terra Partners, LLC,1328 DeKalb
Ave, Atlanta GA 30307) and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, to
provide wetland and/or buffer mitigation pursuant to the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Purchase and Services Contract Number 0103-02.
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is qualified to be the Grantee of a Conservation Easement
pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-35; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU) duly
executed by all parties on November 4, 1998. This MOU recognized that the Wetlands Restoration Program
was to provide effective compensatory mitigation for authorized impacts to wetlands, streams and other
aquatic resources by restoring, enhancing, and preserving the wetland and riparian areas of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA) duly executed by all parties in Greensboro, NC on July
22, 2003, which recognizes that the Division of Mitigation Services (formerly Ecosystem Enhancement
Program) is to provide for compensatory mitigation by effective protection of the land, water, and natural
resources of the State by restoring, enhancing, and preserving ecosystem functions; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, the North
Carolina Division of Coastal Management, and the National Marine Fisheries Service entered into an
agreement to continue the In -Lieu Fee operations of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources'
Division of Mitigation Services (formerly Ecosystem Enhancement Program) with an effective date of 28
July, 2010, which supersedes and replaces the previously effective MOA and MOU referenced above; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of this instrument for and on behalf of the State of North Carolina
was granted to the Department of Administration by resolution as approved by the Governor and Council
of State adopted at a meeting held in the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 8th day of February 2000;
and
WHEREAS, the Division of Mitigation Services in the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, which has been delegated the authority authorized by the Governor and Council of State to the
Department of Administration, has approved acceptance of this instrument; and
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WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying, and being in
Chinquapin Township, Jones County, North Carolina (the "Property"), and being more particularly
described as that certain parcel of land containing approximately 41.6 acres and being conveyed to the
Grantor by deed as recorded in Deed Book 307 at Page 558 of the Jones County Registry, North Carolina;
and
WHEREAS, Grantor is willing to grant a Conservation Easement and Right of Access over the
herein described areas of the Property, thereby restricting and limiting the use of the areas of the Property
subject to the Conservation Easement to the terms and conditions and purposed hereinafter set forth and
Grantee is willing to accept said Easement and Access Rights. The Conservation Easement shall be for the
protection and benefit of the waters of Chinquapin Branch.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and
restrictions hereinafter set forth, Grantor unconditionally and irrevocably hereby grants and conveys unto
Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity, a Conservation Easement and Right of Access
together with an acess easement to and from the Conservation Easement Area described below.
The Conservation Easement Area consists of the following:
Tracts Number 444937841800 containing a total of 9.11 acres as shown on the plats of survey entitled
"Final Plat, Conservation Easement for North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services, Project Name:
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site, SPO File No. , DMS Site No. 100197, Property of
Hobert K. Sanderson," dated August 9th, 2021 by Chris Paderick, PLS Number L-4189 and recorded in
the Jones County, North Carolina Register of Deeds at Plat Book Pages
See attached "Exhibit A", Legal Description of area of the Property hereinafter referred to as the
"Conservation Easement Area"
The purposes of this Conservation Easement are to maintain, restore, enhance, construct, create,
and preserve wetland, stream, and/or riparian resources in the Conservation Easement Area that contribute
to the protection and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat, wildlife
habitat, and recreational opportunities; to maintain permanently the Conservation Easement Area in its
natural conditions, consistent with these purposes; and to prevent any use of the Easement Area that will
significantly impair or interfere with these purposes. To achieve these purposes, the following conditions
and restrictions are set forth:
I. DURATION OF EASEMENT
Pursuant to law, including the above referenced statutes, this Conservation Easement and Right of
Access shall be perpetual and it shall run with, and be a continuing restriction upon the use of, the Property,
and it shall be enforceable by the Grantee against Grantor and against Grantor's heirs, successors and
assigns, personal representatives, agents, lessees, and licensees.
II. ACCESS EASEMENT
choose one option based on survey and deed, delete other
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[GENERAL LOCATION OPTION] Grantor hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, its employees,
agents, successors and assigns, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and upon
the Property at all reasonable times and at the location as practically necessary to access the Conservation
Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein ("Access Easement"). This grant of easement shall not
vest any rights in the public and shall not be construed as a public dedication of the Access Easement.
Grantor covenants, represents and warrants that it is the sole owner of and is seized of the Property in fee
simple and has the right to grant and convey this Access Easement.
III. GRANTO RESERVED USES AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
The Conservation Easement Area shall be restricted from any development or usage that would
impair or interfere with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Unless expressly reserved as a
compatible use herein, any activity in, or use of, the Conservation Easement Area by Grantor is prohibited
as inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Any rights not expressly reserved
hereunder by Grantor have been acquired by the Grantee. Any rights not expressly reserved hereunder by
Grantor, including the rights to all mitigation credits, including but not limited to, stream, wetland, and
riparian buffer mitigation units, derived from each site within the area of the Conservation Easement, are
conveyed to and belong to the Grantee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following
specific uses are prohibited, restricted, or reserved as indicated:
A. Recreation Uses. Grantor expressly reserves the right to undeveloped recreational uses, including
hiking, bird watching, hunting, and fishing, and access to the Conservation Easement Area for the purposes
thereof.
B. Motorized Vehicle Use. Motorized vehicle use in the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited
except within a Crossing Area(s) or Road or Trail as shown on the recorded survey plat.
C. Educational Uses. Grantor reserves the right to engage in a permit others to engage in educational
uses in the Conservation Easement Area not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, and the right of
access to the Conservation Easement Area for such purposes including organized educational activities
such as site visits and observation. Educational uses of the property shall not alter vegetation, hydrology
or topography of the site.
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D. Damage to Vegetation. Except within Crossing Area(s) as shown on the recorded survey plat and
as related to the removal of non-native plants, diseased or damage trees, or vegetation that destabilizes or
renders unsafe the Conservation Easement Area to persons or natural habitat, all cutting, removal, mowing,
harming, or destruction of any trees and vegetation in the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.
E. Industrial, Residential and Commercial Uses. All industrial, residential, and commercial uses
are prohibited in the Conservation Easement Area.
F. Agricultural Uses. All agricultural uses are prohibited within the Conservation Easement Area
including any use for cropland, waste lagoons, or pastureland.
G. New Construction. There shall be no building, facility, mobile home, antenna, utility pole, tower,
or other structure constructed or placed in the Conservation Easement Area.
H. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction or maintenance of new roads, trails, walkways,
or paving in the Conservation Easement.
All existing roads, trails, and crossing within the Conservation Easement Area shall be shown on the
recorded survey plat.
L Signs. No signs shall be permitted in the Conservation Easement Area except interpretive signs
describing restoration activities and the conservation values of the Conservation Easement Area, signs
identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the Conservation Easement, signs giving directions,
or signs prescribing rules and regulations for the use of the Conservation Easement Area.
J. Dumping or Storing. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned
vehicles, appliances, machinery, or any other material in the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.
K. Grading, Mineral Use, Excavation, Dredging. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation,
dredging, mining, drilling, hydraulic fracturing; removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals, or
other materials.
L. Water Quality and Drainage Patterns. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging, channeling,
filling, leveling, pumping, impounding, or diverting, causing, allowing, or permitting the diversion of
surface or underground water in the Conservation Easement Area. No altering or tampering with water
control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage
patterns is allowed. All removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or
wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides in the Conservation Easement Area is prohibited. In the event of
an emergency interruption or shortage of all other water sources, water from within the Conservation
Easement Area may temporarily be withdrawn for good cause shown as needed for the survival of livestock
on the Property.
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M. Subdivision and Conveyance. Grantor voluntarily agrees that no further subdivision, partitioning,
or dividing of the Conservation Easement Area portion of the Property owned by Grantor in fee simple
("fee") that is subject to this Conservation Easement is allowed. Any future transfer of the Property hall be
subject to this Conservation Easement and Right of Access and to the Grantee's right of unlimited and
repeated ingress and egress over and across the Property to the Conservation Easement Area for the
purposes set forth herein.
N. Development Rights. All development rights are permanently removed from the Conservation
Easement Area and are non-transferrable.
O. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change, disturbance, alteration, or impairment of the
natural features of the Conservation Easement Area or any intentional introduction of non-native plants,
trees and/or animal species by Grantor is prohibited.
Grantor may request permission to vary from the above restrictions for good cause shown, provided
that any such request is not inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement, and Grantor
obtains advance written approval from the Division of Mitigation Services, 1652 Mail Services Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652.
IV. GRANTEE RESERVED USES
A. Right of Access, Construction, and Inspection. The Grantee, its employees, agents, successors
and assigns, shall have a perpetual Right of Access over and upon the Conservation Easement Area to
undertake or engage in any activities necessary to construct, maintain, manage, enhance, repair, restore,
protect, monitor and inspect the stream, wetland, and any other riparian resources in the Conservation
Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein or any long-term management plan for the Conservation
Easement Area developed pursuant to this Conservation Easement.
B. Restoration Activities. These activities include planting of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous
vegetation, installation of monitoring wells, utilization of heavy equipment to grade, fill, and prepare the
soil, modification of the hydrology of the site, and installation of natural and manmade mateials as needed
to direct in -stream, above ground, and subterraneous water flow.
C. Signs. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors or assigns, shall be permitted to place
signs and witness posts on the Property to include any or all of the following: describe the project, prohibited
activities within the Conservation Easement, or identify the project boundaries and the holder of the
Conservation Easement.
D. Fences. Conservation Easements are purchased to protect the investments by the State (Grantee)
in natural resources. Livestock within conservation easements damages the investment and can result in
reductions in natural resource value and mitigation credits, which would cause financial harm to the State.
Therefore, Landowners (Grantor) with livestock are required to restrict livestock access to the Conservation
Easement Area. Repeated failure to do so may result in the State (Grantee) repairing or installing livestock
exclusion devices (fences) within the conservation area for the purpose of restricting livestock access. In
such cases, the landowner (Grantor) must provide access to the State (Grantee) to make repairs.
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E. Crossing Area(s). The Grantee is not responsible for maintenance of crossing area(s), however,
the Grantee, its employees and agents, successors or assigns, reserve the right to repair crossing area(s), at
its sole discretion and to recover the cost of such repairs from Grantor if such repairs are needed as a result
of activities of Grantor, his successors, or assigns.
V. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
A. Enforcement. To accomplish the purposes of this Conservation Easement, Grantee is allowed to
prevent any activity within the Conservation Easement Area that is inconsistent with the purposed of this
Conservation Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features in the Conservation Easement
Area that may have been damaged by such unauthorized activity or use. Upon any breach of the terms of
this Conservation Easement by Grantor, the Grantee shall except as provided below, notify Grantor in
writing of such breach and Grantor shall have ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice to correct the
damage caused by such breach. If the breach and damage remain uncured after ninety (90) days, the Grantee
may enforce this Conservation Easement by bringing appropriate legal proceedings including an action to
recover damages, as well as injunctive and other relief The Grantee shall also have the power and authority,
consistent with its statutory authority: (1) to prevent any impairment of the Conservation Easement Area
by acts which may be unlawful or in violation of this Conservation Easement; (b) to otherwise preserve or
protect its interest in the Property; or (c) to seek damages from any appropriate person or entity.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a
temporary restraining order injunctive or other appropriate relief, if the breach is or would irreversibly or
otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation Easement, and Grantor and
Grantee acknowledge that the damage would be irreparable and remedies at law inadequate. The rights and
remedies of the Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and
remedies available to Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement.
B. Inspection. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors and assigns, have the right, with
reasonable notice, to enter the Conservation Easement Area over the Property at reasonable times for the
purpose of inspection to determine whether Grantor is complying with the terms, conditions, and
restrictions of this Conservation Easement.
C. Acts Beyond Grantor's Control. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be
construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Conservation
Easement Area caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond Grantor's control, including, without
limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken in good faith by Grantor
under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life or damage to the Property
resulting from such causes.
D. Costs of Enforcement. Beyond regular and typical monitoring expenses, any costs incurred by
Grantee in enforcing the terms of this Conservation Easement against Grantor, including without limitation,
any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's acts or omissions in violation of the terms of this
Conservation Easement, shall be borne by Grantor.
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E. No Waiver. Enforcement of this Easement shall be at the discretion of the Grantee and any
forbearance, delay or omission by Grantee to exercise its rights hereunder in the event of any breach of any
term set forth herein shall not be construed to be a waiver by Grantee.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation
Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements realting to the
Conservation Easement. If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of the
Conservation Easement, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those
as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
B. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes, assessments, fees, or charges levied upon the
Property. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the ownership,
operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as expressly provided herein. Upkeep
of any constructed bridges, fences, or other amenities on the Property are the sole responsibility of Grantor.
Nothing herein shall relieve Grantor of the obligation to comply with federal, state, or local laws,
regulations and permits that may apply to the exercise of the Reserved Rights.
C. Any notices shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to the parties at
their addresses shown herein or to other addresses as either parry establishes in writing upon notification to
the other.
D. Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing of the name and address and any party to whom the Property
or any part thereof is to be transferred at or prior to the time said transfer is made. Grantor further agrees
that any subsequent lease, deed, or other legal instrument by which any interest in the Property is conveyed
is subject to the Conservation Easement herein created.
E. Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger
of the fee and easement interests in the Property or any portion thereof.
F. This Conservation Easement and Right of Access may be amended, but only in writing signed by
all parties hereto, or their successors or assigns, if such amendment does not affect the qualification of this
Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws and is consistent with the
purposes of the Conservation Easement. The owner of the Property shall notify the State Property Office
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in writing sixty (60) days prior to the initiation of any transfer of all
or any part of the Property or of any request to void or modify this Conservation Easement. Such
notifications and modification requests shall be addressed to:
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Division of Mitigation Services Program Manager
NC State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
and
General Counsel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
G. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation Easement are in gross and
assignable provided, however, that the Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, that in the event it transfers
or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder
under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further
covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or assignee
will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation purposes described in this document.
VII. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Grantor reserves all remaining rights accruing from ownership of the Property, including the right
to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in only those uses of the Conservation Easement Area that
are expressly reserved herein, not prohibited or restricted herein, and are not inconsistent with the purposes
of this Conservation Easement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Grantor expressly reserves
to Grantor, and Grantor's invitees and licensees, the right of access to the Conservation Easement Area,
and the right of quiet enjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area,
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the said rights and easements perpetually unto the State of North
Carolina for the aforesaid purposes,
AND, Grantor covenants that Grantor is seized of the Property in fee simple and has the right to
convey the permanent Conservation Easement herein granted; that the same is free from encumbrances and
that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the same against the claims of all persons whomsoever.
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IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunto set their hand and seal, the day and year
first above written.
(SEAL)
Name: Hobert K. Sanderson
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF JONES
I, , a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do
hereby certify that Hobert K. Sanderson, Grantor, personally appeared before me this day and
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the day of
,20
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - CHINQUAPIN VALLEY BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
LYING IN CHINQUAPIN TOWNSHIP, JONES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; SAID NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP HAVING NAD 83/2011 GRID
COORDINATES, N=497,850.0475 FEET, E=2,442,656.4217 FEET;
THENCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING SO LOCATED; RUNNING S 86'14'09" E 381.58 FEET TO A NEW IRON
STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 03°16'13" W 61.47 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 87'05'54" E
212.46 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 65'36'35" E 298.48 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND
CAP; THENCE S 64'41'34" E 201.70 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 56'18'05" E 100.30 FEET TO A
NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 70°43'34" E 116.33 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S
76'37'46" E 581.37 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 76'21'38" E 66.37 FEET TO A NEW IRON
STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 79'04'22" E 91.94 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 63'45'52" E 61.97
FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 37°42'20" E 158.38 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP;
THENCE S 44°46'57" E 149.75 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 35'08'07" W 189.99 FEET TO A
NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE S 69°52'20" W 148.20 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N
77°24'56" W 872.52 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 63°01'30" W 627.95 FEET TO A NEW IRON
STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 86'53'35" W 483.70 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 61'33'11" W
128.47 FEET TO A NEW IRON STAKE AND CAP; THENCE N 13'42'30" E 170.68 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF
BEGINNING;
CONTAINING 9.111 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK
219, PAGE 833, AS RECORDED IN THE JONES COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE.

1, , REVIEW OFFICER OF
JONES COUNTY, CERTIFY THAT THE MAP OR PLAT TO
WHICH THIS CERTIFICATION IS AFFIXED MEETS ALL STATUTORY
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDING.
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N=497, 850.0475'
E=2, 442, 656.4217'
(NAD 83/2011)
FILED FOR REGISTRATION
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PLAT CABINET
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JONES COUNTY
COMBINED FACTOR IS 0.9998840.
ALL DISTANCES ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND
MEASUREMENTS IN FEET & DECIMALS THEREOF,
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
THIS EASEMENT IS LOCATED ENTIRELY ON PIN
444937841800.
ACCESS TO EASEMENT SHALL BE THROUGH
NEIGHBORING TRACTS.
HOBERT K. SANDERSON, JR.
DENISE C. SANDERSON
DB 219, PG 833
R/W = RIGHT OF WAY
C/L = CENTERLINE
PP = POWER POLE
GW = GUY WIRE
= NEW IRON STAKE
— = ELECTRICAL LINE
- — = ADJOINING PROPERTY LINE
NORTHING
FASTING
1
497, 850.0475'
2, 442, 656.4217'
2
497, 824.9977'
2, 443, 037.1778'
3
497, 763.6271 '
2, 443, 033.6712'
4
497,752.8720'
2,443,245.8602'
5
497, 629.6140'
2, 443, 517.7020'
6
497, 543.3954'
2, 443, 700.0403'
7
497, 487.7491 '
2, 443, 783.4832'
8
497, 449.3512'
2, 443, 893.2910'
9
497, 314.9104'
2, 444, 458.8997'
10
497,299.2605'
2,444,523.3949'
11
497,281.8316'
2,444,613.6699'
12
497, 309.2260'
2, 444, 669.2558'
13
497, 434.5293'
2, 444, 766.1208'
14
497, 328.2418'
2, 444, 871.6040'
15
497, 172.8710'
2,444,762.2646'
16
497, 121.8727'
2, 444, 623.1153'
17
497, 311.9769'
2, 443, 771.5528'
18
497,596.8182'
2,443,211.9165'
19
1 49 7,623.0334'
2, 442, 728.9304'
20
1 497, 684.2287'
2, 442, 615.9739'
CORNER COORDINATES ARE GROUND
COORDINATES BASED ON A GRID
COORDINATE ON CORNER NUMBER 1
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
ACREAGE DATA
(BY COMPUTER)
HOBERT K. SANDERSON, JR.
DENISE C. SANDERSON
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NO. 4189, CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY IS OF ANOTHER `
CATEGORY. TO WIT, • AN EXCEPTION TO THE DEFINITION OF \
SUBDIVISION.
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\ DENISE C. SANDERSON \
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JONES COUNTY
CHRISTOPHER K. PADERICK CERTIFY THAT THIS
PLAT WAS DRAWN UNDER MY SUPERVISION FROM AN ACTUAL
SURVEY MADE UNDER MY SUPERVISION, • (DEED DESCRIPTION C 0 N S E RVATI 0 N EASEMENT \
RECORDED IN MAP & DEED BOOKS NOTED); THAT THE \ /
BOUNDARIES NOT SURVEYED ARE CLEARLY INDICATED AS DRAWN SURVEY FOR /
FROM INFORMATION REFERENCED HEREON, • THAT THE RATIO `
OF PRECISION AS CALCULATED IS 1: 1G.S. 4 ; THAT THIS PLAT THE STATE OF NORTH CA ROL I NA
WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.S. 7-30 AS
AMENDED. THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS USED TO \ /
PERFORM THIS GNSS SURVEY DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
CLASS OF SURVEY- A \
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POSITIONAL ACCURACY. 0.10' RTK PROJECT. CHINQUAPIN VALLEY BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
TYPE OF GPS FIELD PROCEDURE.•
DATES / SURVEY 78J(2011) \\\ CA ,��� (SP0 FILE # _ —__; DMS PROJECT # 100197) - - - - - ���ix MATRIX EAST, PLLC
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906 N. QUEEN ST., SUITE A KINSTON, NC 28501
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UNITS: U.S. SURVEY FEET CHINQUAPIN TOWNSHIP AUGUST 9, 2021 TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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WITNESS MY ORIGINAL SIGNATURE, REGISTRATION NUMBER = n S L-4189 : Y = »
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AND SEAL THIS 9TH DAY OF AUGUST A.D., 2p2,.�� �9 p•;� \ FIRM LIC. # P-0221 EMAIL: [e-mail]
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APPENDIX C
Signed Categorical Exclusion
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site -Mitigation Plan
DMS No: 100197 December 2021

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�colerra,
July 23, 2021
Lin Xu
North Carolina Department of Mitigation Services
217 W Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Re: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site: NCDMS Contract #100197
- Task 1 Deliverables
Mr. Xu,
Eco Terra is pleased to present you with the Environmental and
Project Screening deliverables associated with Task 1 of our contract.
Our package includes a Site Viability Letter from DWR as well as
categorical exclusion documentation. Our team has carried out
proper coordination with the agencies associated with the following
Acts.
• Categorical Exclusion Coordination Efforts
o National Historic Preservation Act
o Endangered Species Act
o Uniform Act
o CERCLA
o Farmland Protection Policy Act
o Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Sincerely,
r-q
Ted Griffith
Project Manager
Ted(abecoterra.com
404-840-2697
1328 Dekalb Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 1 EcoTerra.com

Appendix A
Categorical Exclusion Form for Division of Mitigation Services Projects
Version 2
Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the environmental
document.
Part
1: General Project Information
Project Name:
Chin ua in Valley Buffer Mitigation
Site
Count Name:
Jones
DMS Number:
Project Sponsor:
Eco I errs Partners,
Project Contact Name:
I-ed Griffith
Project Contact Address:
1328 Dekalb Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307
Project Contact E-mail:
[e-mail]
DMS Project Mana er: Lin XU
Project Description
Full Delivery Project to provide Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credits
within Cataloging Unit
(CU) 03020204 of the Neuse River Basin.
For Official Use Only
Reviewed By:
7/28/2021
Li,Uv Xw
Date
DMS Project Manager
Conditional Approved By:
Date
For Division Administrator
FHWA
❑ Check this box if there are outstanding issues
Final Approval By:
7-30 —Z/-
Date
For Division Administrator
FHWA

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

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

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

Appendix D (Supporting Documents for Categorical Exclusion At -A -Glance)
Coastal Zone Management Act
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from NCDCM IF project in CAMA county
(Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates,
Hertford, Hyde, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell &
Washington).
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
✓ Document that there are no known or potential hazardous waste sites through a Limited Phase I
Site Assessment report, such as an EDM report. IF sites are present, provide additional
screening documentation or work with DMS/FHWA.
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from SHPO.
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from ECBI IF located in ECBI County
(Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland,
Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell,
Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes & Yancey)
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act)
✓ Document through signed Option Agreement or landowner letter as evidence that all project
landowners were informed of fair market value of their property and notified that the land
could not be acquired through eminent domain.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from three federally recognized Cherokee
tribes IF located in ECBI County.
Antiquities Act (AA)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from SHPO IF project located on federal
lands. May require permit based on consultation.
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from SHPO IF project located on federal lands
or Indian lands. May require permit based on consultation.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
✓ Provide a species list and effect determinations, evaluate for critical habitat
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from USF&W and NOAA (if applicable)
✓ For sites under the Raleigh USF&W field office jurisdiction, follow the 9-step on-line process and
provide Self Certification letter, species conclusion table, and email receipt.
Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from three federally recognized Cherokee
tribes IF located in ECBI County.
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
✓ Provide documentation of completed NRCS form AD-1006, with assistance from NRCS.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from USF&W and NCWRC, if project will
affect any water body.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(f))
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from NPS IF project will convert recreation
lands
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat)
✓ Provide scoping letter and document concurrence from NCDMF IF project is in estuarine system.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
✓ Provide scoping letter to USF&W to identify any recommendations relative to MBTA
Wilderness Act
✓ Provide permit or easement IF project is in a Wilderness area

National Historic Preservation Act (Section
106) NC SHPO Coordination

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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona Al. Banos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
April 30, 2021
Jamey O'Shaughnessey
Eco Terra
1328 Dekalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
j ameykecoterra. com
Secretary D. Reid Wilson
Re: Chinquapin Valley Buffer mitigation site, PIN 444937841800, Guinea Town Road, Kinston, Jones
County, ER 21-0828
Dear Mr. O'Shaughnessey:
Thank you for your letter of March 24, 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(2ncdcr. _ og_v. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
c_.
Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Heath Hidlay, RES
hhidln2res.us
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

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United States Department of the Interior
Project Name
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Date: 3/29/2021
Self -Certification Letter
Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
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 I 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(a,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

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:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2021-SLI-0922
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023
Project Name: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation
March 29, 2021
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location 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

03/29/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023 2
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/migratoDLbirds/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 atjohn—[e-mail].

03/29/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List

03/29/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023
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]

03/29/2021
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023
Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2021-SLI-0922
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023
Project Name: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation
Project Type: LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation is a riparian buffer restoration
project in Jones county. The project seeks to increase riparian buffer
habitat by planting native hardwood trees along the stream present. The
chief goals are to reduce nutrient inputs, reduce water temperature, aid in
flood events, provide wildlife habitat, and improve overall water quality.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www. google.com/maps/(a)35.10782845,-77, 5166775671762,14z
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Counties: Jones County, North Carolina

03/29/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023 3
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 5 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.
1. 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.
Mammals
N: _._ STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
tqIVI-17,
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
Reptiles
NAME STATUS
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis Similarity of
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Appearance
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/776 (Threatened)

03/29/2021 Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-02023 4
Amphibians
NAME
STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
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. The location of the critical habitat is not
Endangered
available.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Chinquapin Buffer Mitigation Site
Date: 3/29/2021
Species / Resource Name
Conclusion
ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination
Notes / Documentation
No suitable habitat
No effect
There are no trees, caves, or any other
Northern Long-eared Bat
crevices that would provide roosting
M otis se tentrionalis
habitat.
No suitable habitat
No effect
The Action Area does not consist of any
Red -cockaded
fire -dependent open, mature, longleaf or
Woodpecker Picoides
southern pine forests or foraging grounds
borealis
needed to support this species.
No suitable habitat
No effect
The Action Area has insufficient habitat,
American Alligator
lack of open water, and lack of nesting /
Alligator mississippiensis
foraging areas.
No suitable habitat
No effect
No gravel, bedrock, cover, and stream flow
Neuse River Waterdog
does not support suitable habitat for the
Necturus lewisi
Neuse-River Waterdog
No suitable habitat
No effect
Suitable substrate not present, stream flow
Carolina Madtom
not suitable, water quality not supportive.
Noturus furiosus
Critical Habitat
No critical habitat present
No effect
n/a
Bald Eagle
Unlikely to disturb nesting
No Eagle Act Permit Required
Project is more the 660 feet from any
bald eagles
potential or known bald eagle nest or any
roosting/nesting trees.
Northern Long-eared Bat
No suitable habitat
No effect
No tree cutting or tree removal will occur.
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an informed
decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
Scott J Frederick / Environmental Scientist /mod u, lz: ��-
Signature /Title
3/30/2021
Date

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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Polices Act (Uniform
Act)

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ecoerra.
March 10, 2021
Hobert K Sanderson
1929 Guinea Town Rd.
Kinston, NC 28501
Re: Chinquapin Buffer Mitigation Site: Division of Mitigation Services Project
in Janes County
Dear Hobert,
In accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Buyer herby notifies Seller that: (i) Buyer
believes that the fair market value of the Mitigation Values of the
Mitigation Property is an amount equal to the Purchase Price; and (ii) Buyer
does not have the power of eminent domain.
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that Eco Terra Partners, LLC and
The State of North Carolina, in offering to purchase your property in Jones
county, North Carolina, does not have the power to acquire it by eminent
domain. Also, Eco Terra Partners, LLC's offer to purchase your property is
based on what we believe to be its fair market value.
No response is needed.
Sincerely,
0
mey O'Shoughnessey
Assistant Project Manager
[e-mail]
W : 984-222-5115
1117 Peachtree Walk NE. STE 126. Atlanta. GA 30309 9 404.596.8004 , EcoTerr¢com
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Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
Trenton, NC 28585
Inquiry Number: 6427622.2s
March 30, 2021
6 Armstrong Road, 4th floor
Shelton, CT 06484
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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
TRENTON, NC 28585
COORDINATES
Latitude (North):
Longitude (West):
Universal Tranverse Mercator
UTM X (Meters):
UTM Y (Meters):
Elevation:
35.1077580 - 35' 6' 27.92"
77.5162670 - 77' 30' 58.56"
Zone 18
270657.4
3887692.8
55 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map
Version Date:
Southeast Map:
Version Date:
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
5944930 COMFORT, NC
2013
5945481 PHILLIPS CROSSROADS, NC
2013
Portions of Photo from: 20140524, 20140706
Source: USDA
TC6427622.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

F- MAPPED SITES SUMMARY
Target Property Address:
TRENTON, NC 28585
Click on Map ID to see full detail.
MAP
ID SITE NAME ADDRESS
NO MAPPED SITES FOUND
DATABASE ACRONYMS
RELATIVE DIST (ft. & mi.)
ELEVATION DIRECTION
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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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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 NPL
NC HSDS_____________________ Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS------------------------- Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF_______________________ List of Solid Waste Facilities
OLI____________________________ Old Landfill Inventory
DEBRIS_______________________ Solid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
LCID__________________________ Land -Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST__________________________ Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
LUST -------------------------- Regional UST Database
INDIAN LUST_________________ Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUST TRUST_________________ State Trust Fund Database
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST____________________ Underground Storage Tank Listing
UST___________________________ Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
AST___________________________ AST Database
INDIAN UST__________________ Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP__________________ Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
VCP___________________________ Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS______________ Brownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS----------- A Listing of Brownfields Sites
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Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY_______________________
Recycling Center Listing
HIST LF_______________________
Solid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODI___________________
Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
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
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INDIAN RESERV_____________
Indian Reservations
FUSRAP______________________
Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
UMTRA_______________________
Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
LEAD SMELTERS____________
Lead Smelter Sites
US AIRS______________________
Aerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem
US MINES____________________
Mines Master Index File
ABANDONED MINES ---------
Abandoned Mines
FINDS -------------------------
Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
UXO ---------------------------
Unexploded Ordnance Sites
DOCKET HWC----------------
Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
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
MINES MRDS-----------------
Mineral Resources Data System
SEPT HAULERS______________
Permitted Septage Haulers Listing
PCSRP------------------------
Petroleum -Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
CCB___________________________
Coal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) Listing
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP_____________________ EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
EDR Hist Auto ----------------- EDR Exclusive Historical Auto Stations
EDR Hist Cleaner_____________ EDR Exclusive Historical Cleaners
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS____________________ Recovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste Facilities List
RGA LF_______________________ Recovered Government Archive Solid Waste Facilities List
RGA LUST____________________ Recovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank
Surrounding sites were not identified.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
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There were no unmapped sites in this report.
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OVERVIEW MAP - 6427622.2S
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Target Property
A
Sites at elevations higher than
or equal to the target property
♦
Sites at elevations lower than
the target property
A
Manufactured Gas Plants
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
0 1/4 1/2 1 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
National Wetland Inventory Disposal Sites
State Wetlands
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display and/or hide map information. The
legend includes only those icons for the
default map view.
SITE NAME: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site CLIENT: Eco Terra Management, LLC
ADDRESS: - CONTACT: Jamey Oshaughnessey
Trenton NC 28585 INQUIRY #: 6427622.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.107758 / 77.516267 DATE: March 30, 2021 1:04 pm
Copyright �o 2021 EDR, Inc.(,) 2015 Tom Tom Rel. 2015.

DETAIL MAP - 6427622.2S
*
Target Property
A
Sites at elevations higher than
or equal to the target property
♦
Sites at elevations lower than
the target property
A
Manufactured Gas Plants
t
Sensitive Receptors
National Priority List Sites
Dept. Defense Sites
71"
0 1 /16 1 /B 1 /4 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
National Wetland Inventory Disposal Sites
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: Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site CLIENT: Eco Terra Management, LLC
ADDRESS: - CONTACT: Jamey Oshaughnessey
Trenton NC 28585 INQUIRY #: 6427622.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.107758 / 77.516267 DATE: March 30, 2021 1:06 pm
Copyright �o 2021 EDR, Inc.(,) 2015 Tom Tom Rel. 2015.

Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)

USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
April 26, 2021
North Carolina
Jamey O'Shaughnessey
State Office
Environmental Associate
Eco Terra Management LLC
4407 Bland Rd.
1117 Peachtree Walk NE; Suite 126
Suite 117
Raleigh
Atlanta, GA 30309
North Carolina 27609
Voice [phone]
Dear Jamey O'Shaughnessey;
Fax [phone]
The following information is in response to your request soliciting comments regarding the
Proposed Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site in Jones County, NC.
Projects are subject to Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) requirements if they may
irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed
by a Federal agency or with assistance from a Federal agency.
For the purpose of FPPA, farmland includes prime farmland, unique farmland, and land of
statewide or local importance. Farmland subject to FPPA requirements does not have to be
currently used for cropland. It can be forest land, pastureland, cropland, or other land, but
not water or urban built-up land. Farmland means prime or unique farmlands as defined in
section 1540(c)(1) of the Act or farmland that is determined by the appropriate state or unit
of local government agency or agencies with concurrence of the Secretary to be farmland of
statewide of local importance.
"Farmland" does not include land already in or committed to urban development or water
storage. Farmland "already in" urban development or water storage includes all such land
with a density of 30 structures per 40-acre area. Farmland already in urban development
also includes lands identified as "urbanized area" (UA) on the Census Bureau Map, or as
urban area mapped with a "tint overprint" on the USGS topographical maps, or as "urban -
built -up" on the USDA Important Farmland Maps. See over for more information.
The area in question includes land classified as Prime Farmland. In accordance with the
Code of Federal Regulations 7CFR 658, Farmland Protection Policy Act, the AD-1006 was
initiated. NRCS Completed Parts II, IV, V of the form and returned for completion by the
requesting agency.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at [phone] office or (704) 754-
6734 cell.
Sincerely,
Kristin L May
Acting State Soil Scientist
cc:
Petra Volinski, supervisory soil conservationist, NRCS, New Bern, NC
The Natural Resources Conservation Service
is an agency of the Department of Agriculture's
Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC).
An Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender

U.S. Department of Agriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Date Of Land Evaluation Request 03/24/2021
Name of Project Chinquapin Valley Buffer Mitigation Site
Federal Agency Involved NC DOT / FHWA
Proposed Land Use Riparian Buffer Restoration
County and State Jones County, NC
PART II (To be completed by NRCS)
Date Re uest Received By
NRCS �3/24/2021
Person C pleting Form:
Kristin Mav
Does the site contain Prime, Unique, Statewide or Local Important Farmland?
(If no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parts of this form)
YES NO
Z
Acres Irrigated
None
Average Farm Size
371
Major Crop(s)
Corn
Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction
Acres: 73.29 % 222,285
Amount of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
Acres: 73.29 % 222,285
Name of Land Evaluation System Used
Jones Co. LESA
Name of State or Local Site Assessment System
NA
Date Land Evaluation Returned by NRCS
4/26/2021
PART III (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Alternative Site Rating
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
8.19
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly
C. Total Acres In Site
8.19
PART IV (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
0.9
B. Total Acres Statewide Important or Local Important Farmland
0.1
C. Percentage Of Farmland in County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted
0.0004
D. Percentage Of Farmland in Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value
75.4
PART V (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
Relative Value of Farmland To Be Converted Scale of 0 to 100 Points
51
PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency) Site Assessment Criteria
Criteria are ex lained in 7 CFR 658.5 b. For Corridor ro ect use form NRCS-CPA-106
Maximum
Points
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
1. Area In Non -urban Use
(15)
15
2. Perimeter In Non -urban Use
(10)
10
3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed
(20)
20
4. Protection Provided By State and Local Government
(20)
0
5. Distance From Urban Built-up Area
(15)
15
6. Distance To Urban Support Services
(15)
0
7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
(10)
5
8. Creation Of Non-farmable Farmland
(10)
0
9. Availability Of Farm Support Services
(5)
5
10. On -Farm Investments
(20)
0
11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services
(10)
0
12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use
(10)
0
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS
160
70
0
0
0
PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V)
100
51
0
0
0
Total Site Assessment (From Part VI above or local site assessment)
160
70
0
0
0
TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines)
260
121
0
0
0
Site Selected:
Date Of Selection
Was A Local Site Assessment Used?
YES❑ NO ❑
Reason For Selection:
Name of Federal agency representative completing this form: Date:
(See Instructions on reverse side) Form AD-1006 (03-02)

STEPS IN THE PROCESSING THE FARMLAND AND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM
Step I - Federal agencies (or Federally funded projects) involved in proposed projects that may convert farmland, as defined in the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
to nonagricultural uses, will initially complete Parts I and III of the form. For Corridor type projects, the Federal agency shall use form NRCS-CPA-106 in place
of form AD-1006. The Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) process may also be accessed by visiting the FPPA website, http://thpa.nres.usda.gov/lesa .
Step 2 - Originator (Federal Agency) will send one original copy of the form together with appropriate scaled maps indicating location(s)of project site(s), to the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) local Field Office or USDA Service Center and retain a copy for their files. (NRCS has offices in most counties in the
U.S. The USDA Office Information Locator may be found at htip://offices.usda.aov/scripts/ndISAPI.dll/oip public/USA map, or the offices can usually be
found in the Phone Book under U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture. A list of field offices is available from the NRCS State Conservationist and State
Office in each State.)
Step 3 - NRCS will, within 10 working days after receipt of the completed form, make a determination as to whether the site(s) of the proposed project contains prime,
unique, statewide or local important farmland. (When a site visit or land evaluation system design is needed, NRCS will respond within 30 working days.
Step 4 - For sites where farmland covered by the FPPA will be converted by the proposed project, NRCS will complete Parts II, IV and V of the form.
Step 5 - NRCS will return the original copy of the form to the Federal agency involved in the project, and retain a file copy for NRCS records.
Step 6 - The Federal agency involved in the proposed project will complete Parts VI and VII of the form and return the form with the final selected site to the servicing
NRCS office.
Step 7 - The Federal agency providing financial or technical assistance to the proposed project will make a determination as to whether the proposed conversion is consistent
with the FPPA.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM
(For Federal Agency)
Part I: When completing the "County and State" questions, list all the local governments that are responsible for local land
use controls where site(s) are to be evaluated.
Part III: When completing item B (Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly), include the following
1. Acres not being directly converted but that would no longer be capable of being farmed after the conversion, because the
conversion would restrict access to them or other major change in the ability to use the land for agriculture.
2. Acres planned to receive services from an infrastructure project as indicated in the project justification (e.g. highways,
utilities planned build out capacity) that will cause a direct conversion.
Part VI: Do not complete Part VI using the standard format if a State or Local site assessment is used. With local and NRCS
assistance, use the local Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA).
1. Assign the maximum points for each site assessment criterion as shown in § 658.5(b) of CFR. In cases of corridor -type
project such as transportation, power line and flood control, criteria #5 and #6 will not apply and will, be weighted zero,
however, criterion #8 will be weighed a maximum of 25 points and criterion #11 a maximum of 25 points.
2. Federal agencies may assign relative weights among the 12 site assessment criteria other than those shown on the
FPPA rule after submitting individual agency FPPA policy for review and comment to NRCS. In all cases where other
weights are assigned, relative adjustments must be made to maintain the maximum total points at 160. For project sites
where the total points equal or exceed 160, consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could reduce adverse
impacts (e.g. Alternative Sites, Modifications or Mitigation).
Part VII: In computing the "Total Site Assessment Points" where a State or local site assessment is used and the total
maximum number of points is other than 160, convert the site assessment points to a base of 160.
Example: if the Site Assessment maximum is 200 points, and the alternative Site "A" is rated 180 points:
Total points assigned Site A 180 X 160 = 144 points for Site A
Maximum points possible = 200
For assistance in completing this form or FPPA process, contact the local NRCS Field Office or USDA Service Center.
NRCS employees, consult the FPPA Manual and/or policy for additional instructions to complete the AD-1006 form.