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BUFFER MITIGATION
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January 2022
DOUBLE ROCK MITIGATION BANK PARCEL
Alexander County, NC
DWR Project Number XXXX-XXXX
Catawba River Basin
HUC 03050101
PREPARED BY:
WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BUFFER MITIGATION PLAN
Double Rock Mitigation Bank Parcel
Catawba River Basin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Project Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Parcel Description......................................................................................................................... 1
2.0
Mitigation Project Summary.............................................................................................................2
2.1
Project Goals.................................................................................................................................2
2.2
Existing Parcel Conditions.............................................................................................................2
2.3
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Mitigation..............................................3
2.4
Watershed Characterization.........................................................................................................4
2.5
Soils...............................................................................................................................................4
2.6
Existing Vegetative Communities.................................................................................................5
2.7
Threatened and Endangered Species...........................................................................................5
2.8
Cultural Resources........................................................................................................................ 6
2.9
FEMA Floodplain Compliance.......................................................................................................6
2.10
Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access...........................................................................
6
3.0
Site Protection Instrument................................................................................................................7
4.0
Mitigation Work Plan........................................................................................................................7
4.1
Parcel Preparation........................................................................................................................7
4.2
Riparian Area Restoration Activities.............................................................................................
7
4.2
Riparian Area Preservation Activities............................................................................................8
4.3
NCDWR As -Built Evaluation..........................................................................................................
9
5.0
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan...................................................................................................9
5.1
Monitoring Protocol......................................................................................................................9
5.2
Parcel Maintenance......................................................................................................................
9
5.3
Easement Boundaries.................................................................................................................
10
6.0
Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management.........................................................................
10
6.1
Financial Assurances...................................................................................................................
10
6.2
Long-term Management.............................................................................................................
10
7.0
Project Credit Potential...................................................................................................................
10
8.0
References......................................................................................................................................12
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Tables
Table 1
Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Table 2
Buffer Project Attributes
Table 3
Project Features
Table 4
Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Table 5
Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Table 6
Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Alexander County, NC
Table 7
Site Protection Instrument
Table 8
Selected Tree Species
Table 9
Double Rock Mitigation Bank — Project Credits
Table 10
Double Rock —Total Area of Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation
FIGURES
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Figure 2
Service Area Map
Figure 3
Site Map
Figure 4
USGS Topographic Map
Figure 5
Watershed Map
Figure 6
NRCS 1995 Soil Survey Map
Figure 7
Buffer Credits Map
Figure 8
Riparian Buffer Zones Map
Figure 9
Monitoring Components Map
APPENDICES
Appendix A Current Land Use Photographs
Appendix B Historical Aerials
Appendix C On Site Determination of Applicability to Catawba Riparian Buffer Rules
Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Letter
Appendix D Regulatory Correspondence
EDR Radius Map Report, Executive Summary
Appendix E Double Rock Mitigation Site Planting Tables and Plans
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BUFFER MITIGATION PLAN
Double Rock Mitigation Bank Parcel
Catawba River Basin
Wildlands Holdings VI, LLC
1.0 Project Introduction
The Double Rock Mitigation Bank Parcel ("Parcel") is proposed under the terms and conditions of the
proposed Double Rock and Firestone Buffer Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument ("UMBI"), made
and entered into by Wildlands Holdings VI, LLC acting as Bank Sponsor ("Sponsor") and the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ("NCDEQ') Division of Water Resources ("NCDWR"). The
Parcel shall be planned and designed according to the MBI and the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule
15A NCAC 02B .0295 which became effective November 1, 2015. The BPDP has also been designed in
concurrence with the Wildlands Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank, Double Rock Stream Mitigation Site
(SAW #2020-01532)
The Parcel is located in Alexander County in the township of Hiddenite approximately six miles
southeast of Taylorsville (Figure 1). Directions are included on Figure 1. The Parcel creates a protected
riparian area from top of bank out to 100 feet along Elk Shoals Creek and two unnamed tributaries. The
primary purpose of the project is to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits to compensate for
unavoidable impacts in the Catawba River Basin 03050101 Hydrologic Unit Code ("HUC") (Figure 2). The
Parcel is located within the Catawba River Basin HUC 03050101130010 (Elk Shoals Creek) and NCDWR
Subbasin 03-08-32.
1.1 Parcel Description
The Parcel is being proposed to provide riparian buffer mitigation through riparian restoration and
riparian preservation. The Parcel is comprised of two parcels: one that is maintained as an active cattle
farm, and one that is currently wooded but has been managed for both timber and agriculture in the
past. See the Appendix A for photographs of the current site conditions.
The Catawba 01 Basin, as described in the NCDEQ RBRP (September 2010) and the NCDWR Plan (July
2018) watershed planning documents, is mostly forested (62%) with significant areas of agriculture
(17%) and developed land (16%). The benthic community is considered stable, but the lack of habitat
prevents re-establishment of more sensitive benthic communities. The Parcel's receiving watershed, Elk
Shoal Creek, is listed as a priority watershed for protection due to their contribution to the chain of lakes
on the Catawba River and their cumulative downstream effect. The Parcel lies within the Elk Shoals
Creek sub -watershed, largest sub -watershed within the HU, and eventually drains into the Catawba
River, a 303d listed stream approximately 6 miles downstream.
The riparian buffer mitigation project will directly and indirectly address stressors identified in the
watershed planning documents by excluding livestock, creating stable stream banks, restoring a forest in
agriculturally maintained buffer areas, and implementing stormwater BMPs. These actions will reduce
fecal, nutrient, and sediment inputs to Elk Shoal Creek, ultimately to Lookout Shoal Lake and the
Catawba River, as well as reconnect instream and terrestrial habitats on the Site.
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2.0 Mitigation Project Summary
2.1 Project Goals
The major goals of the proposed buffer mitigation project are to provide ecological and water quality
enhancements to the Catawba River Basin by restoring the riparian area to create a functional riparian
corridor. Specific enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined below in Table 1.
Table 1: Ecological and Water Quality Goals
Goals
Objectives
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering runoff from the agricultural fields
Decrease nutrient levels.
through restored native vegetation. The off -site nutrient input will also be
absorbed on -site by filtering flood flows through restored floodplain areas,
where flood flows can disperse through native vegetation.
Decrease sediment input.
Sediment from off -site sources will be captured by deposition on restored
floodplain areas where native vegetation will slow overland flow velocities.
Reduce fecal coliform
Fecal coliform input will be reduced by restricting cattle from the project
inputs.
streams.
Decrease water
temperature and increase
Planted riparian trees will shade the project features as they mature, reducing
dissolved oxygen
thermal pollution.
concentrations.
Create appropriate
Riparian areas will be restored by treating invasive vegetation and planting
terrestrial habitat.
native vegetation.
Permanently protect the
project Parcel from
A conservation easement will be recorded on the Parcel.
harmful uses.
2.2 Existing Parcel Conditions
The proposed buffer mitigation project includes approximately 19.3 acres of cattle pasture and forested
land on Elk Shoals Creek and two unnamed tributaries (Randall Tributary and Stikeleather Tributary).
The stream mitigation bank also includes three additional unnamed tributaries (Matheson Tributary,
Matheson Tributary A, and Matheson Tributary B) which are not proposed for riparian buffer credit. The
Parcel easement boundary will extend from top of bank to no more than 100 feet. (Figure 3).
Elk Shoals Creek starts offsite and flows southeast, with an established forested buffer for approximately
900 feet, before transitioning to an active cattle pasture for an additional 1,275 feet until the confluence
with Randell Tributary. Randell Tributary starts offsite and flows south through an active cattle pasture
until the confluence with Elk Shoals Creek. Stikeleather Tributary, also starts offsite and flows northeast
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through an established forested buffer for approximately 870 feet until the confluence with Elk Shoals
Creek (Figure 2).
A review of historical aerials shows, this area has maintained its rural, farming characteristic over the
last 60 years with only minor changes in land cover (see Appendix B). This consistency in land use within
the project watershed indicates that watershed processes affecting hydrology, sediment supply, and
nutrient and pollutant delivery have not varied widely over time. With a lack of developmental pressure,
watershed processes and stressors from outside the project limits are likely to remain consistent
throughout the implementation, monitoring, and closeout of this project.
Table 2: Buffer Project Attributes
Project Name
Double Rock Mitigation Bank Parcel
Hydrologic Unit Code
03050101130010
River Basin
Catawba River Basin
Geographic Location (Lat, Long)
35.86303 N,-81.10109 W
Site Protection Instrument (DB, PG)
To be recorded
Total Credits
340,352.000 buffer mitigation credits
Types of Credits
Riparian Buffer
BPDP Date
January 2022
Initial Planting Date
February 2023
Baseline Report Date
April 2023
MY1 Report Date
December 2023
MY2 Report Date
December 2024
MY3 Report Date
December 2025
MY4 Report Date
December 2026
MYS Report Date
December 2027
2.3 Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation and Nutrient Offset Mitigation
On October 14, 2021, NCDWR assessed the stream origin. The official Stream Origin Determination
Letter was issued by NCDWR on October 15, 2021. NCDWR also performed an onsite visit of the project
area to determine viability for buffer mitigation and nutrient offset on December 7, 2021 and issued a
site viability letter on January 5, 2022. All three features assessed were deemed viable by NCDWR to
generate buffer mitigation. There have been no changes to land use in the project area since NCDWR's
2021 site visit. A copy of both the "On -Site Stream Origin Determination for Applicability to Neuse
Riparian Buffer Rules" and the "Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset" letters from
NCDWR are included in Appendix C. A summary is included in Table 3.
Table 3: Project Features
Feature Name
Classification
Buffer Credit Viable
Elk Shoals Creek
Stream
Yes
Stikeleather Tributary
Stream
Yes
Randell Tributary
Stream
Yes
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2.4 Watershed Characterization
The Parcel is located within the HUC 03050101130010. The Catawba 01 Basin, as described in the
NCDEQ RBRP (September 2010) and the NCDWR Plan (July 2018) watershed planning documents, is
mostly forested (62%) with significant areas of agriculture (17%), and developed land (16%). The Site lies
within the Elk Shoals Creek sub -watershed, largest sub -watershed within the HU, and eventually drains
into the Catawba River, a 303d listed stream approximately 6 miles downstream. Elk Shoals Creek is
listed as a priority watershed for protection due to its contribution to the chain of lakes on the Catawba
River and the cumulative downstream effect, making it highly desirable for implementing stream
restoration and agricultural BMPs.
The Site topography, as indicated on the Stony Point USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle, shows a
moderately sloped valley of Elk Shoals Creek and Randell Tributary to more steeply sloped valleys of
Stikeleather and Matheson Tributaries (Figure 4). Drainage areas for the project reaches (Figure 5) were
delineated using 20-foot contour intervals derived from the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping
Program's 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data. Land uses draining to the project reaches are
primarily a mix of active crop and hay fields, woodlands, development, and some herbaceous cover. The
watershed areas and current land use are summarized in Table 4, below.
Table 4: Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Reach Name
Mitigation Area
Watershed Area
Land Use
(acres)
(acres)
Randell Trib, Elk
Shoals Creek,
forested (38%), agricultural (41%), grassland
Stikeleather Trib,
19.33
1,379
(5%), shrubland (4%), and some development
Matheson Trib,
Matheson Trib A,
(12%)
& Matheson Trib B
2.5 Soils
The proposed Parcel is mapped by the Catawba County Soil Survey. Project area soils are described
below in Table 5. Randell Trib, Elk Shoals Creek, Stikeleather Trib, Matheson Trib, Matheson Trib A, and
Matheson Trib B are all depicted as streams on the 1995 NRCS Soil Survey provided in Figure 6.
Table 5: Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
Description
ChA— Chewacla loam —
Chewacla loam consists of very deep, nearly level soil located on the
Piedmont flood plains. Permeability is moderate and surface runoff is slow.
0-2%slopes
These soils are frequently flooded and somewhat poorly drained.
Pa — Pacolet sandy loam —15-
Pacolet sandy loam consists of very deep, well drained, moderately steep soil
25% slopes
located on Piedmont side slopes. Permeability is moderate, and surface runoff
is rapid.
PcC2 — Pacolet sandy clay loam
Pacolet sandy clay loam consists of very deep, well drained, strongly sloping
— 8-15% slopes
soil located on side slopes and ridgetops in the Piedmont. Permeability is
moderate, and surface runoff is medium or rapid.
Source: Alexander County Soil Survey, 1995, USDA-NRCS,
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet#SE MANUSCRIPTS/north—carolina/alexanderNC1995/mop04.pdf
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet#SE MANUSCRIPTS/north—carolina/alexanderNC1995/alexanderNC1995.pdf
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2.6 Existing Vegetative Communities
The project streams on this site flow through both an existing pasture as well as a mature canopied
forest. The two riparian areas differ slightly in their existing vegetation profile.
First, the existing pasture riparian area which encompasses Randell Tributary and the majority of Elk
Shoals Creek, is made up of a mixture of native and invasive streambank shrubs and scattered mature
trees. The main native shrubs include black willow (Salix nigra), tag alder (Alnus serrulata) and blackhaw
viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium). Invasive shrubs include scattered mature populations of Chinese
privet (Ligustrum sinese) and multiflora rose (Rosa muliflora). Scattered mature trees along these
reaches include tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), white oak
(Quercus alba), red oak (Quercus rubra), black walnut (Juglans nigra), persimmon (Diospyros virginiana),
sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), and river birch (eetula nigra).
Additionally, the subcanopy layer in the more forested sections near the confluence of Randell and Elk
Shoals Creeks consists of mainly ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) and dogwood (Corn us florida). The
herbaceous layer for this area is dominated by common rush (Juncus effucus), yellow root (Xanthorhiza
simplicissima), dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) and a mixture of pasture grasses.
Second, the existing mature canopy riparian area which includes Matheson Tributary, Stikeleather
Tributary and the upper section of Elk Shoals Creek. This canopy is dominated by oaks, including red oak
(Quercus rubra), white oak (Quercus alba), and willow oak (Quercus phellos), as well as tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), river birch (eetula nigra), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis), sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), and sourwood (Oxydendron arboreum). The
subcanopy is dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), dogwood (Corn us florida), and mulberry
(Morus rubra). The native shrubs in this section include northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin), swamp
azalea (Rhododendron viscosum), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), and blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum
prunifolium). Less mature Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinese) populations are also found among the shrub
layer in these sections along with scattered population of multiflora rose (Rosa muliflora).
Of note for the canopy areas, particularly around Mathewson and Stikeleather tributaries, is the
presence of dwarf -flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) which is listed as a federally threatened
species. Additional information regarding this species can be found in Section 2.7 and Appendix D.
2.7 Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlands searched the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation
(IPaC) and the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) databases for federally listed threatened and
endangered plant and animal species in Alexander County, NC. Currently, there are three species
federally listed for the project area (Table 6). A pedestrian survey conducted on April 14, 2021, identified
suitable summer roosting habitat for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) and suitable habitat for the
dwarf -flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora). No individual NLEB species individuals were located at
the time of the survey; however, several individuals of dwarf -flowered heartleaf (HENA) were observed
along the existing wooded areas of Stikeleather Tributary and Matheson Tributary.
USACE initiated Section 7 consultation for the HENA on May 5, 2021. A pedestrian field survey was
conducted by Wildlands and USFWS on May 13, 2021 to located and flag individual HENA plants within
the project parcels and delineated the HENA population boundary using a Trimble handheld GPS with
sub -meter accuracy. Upon completion of the 60% site design, a map of the proposed HENA population
impacts was provided to the USFWS on October 18, 2021. No response was received from USFWS within
the 30-day response window; thereby, all ESA Section 7 consultation has been met and USFWS concurs
with the activities described below.
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Per our design plans, Wildlands has determined that no individual species within the delineated HENA
populations will be impacted as a result of the Double Rock Mitigation project. Additional information
regarding this species and the USFWS Self -Certification Table can be found in Appendix D.
Table 1: Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Alexander County, INC
Species
Federal Status
Habitat
Vertebrate
Threatened
Inhabit open -canopy, herbaceous sedge meadows and fens, wet
Bog turtle (Glyptemys
(Similarity of
cow pastures, and shrub swamps bordered by wooded areas.
muhlenber ii )
9
Appearance)
De nesting,baskin
pend on wetland microhabitats for fora in g g' g'
hibernation, and shelter.
Northern long-eared bat
Roost in 3" dbh dead and alive trees with exfoliating bark, crevices
(Myotis septentrionalis)
Threatened
or hollows during summer months. Caves or mines during winter
months.
Vascular Plan
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf
Acidic soils along bluffs and adjacent slopes, in boggy areas next
(Hexastylis naniflora)
Threatened
to streams and creek heads, and along the slopes of nearby
hillsides and ravines.
2.8 Cultural Resources
One site listed by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation office is located within five miles of the
Site: the Lucas Mansion (SHPO Site ID: AX0001). The NHP Managed Areas reference one area for the
Land Trust for Central North Carolina Easement within five miles of the Site. In addition, there are two
Significant Natural Heritage Areas and three DIMS conservations easements within five miles of the Site
According to the research and based on the response from SHPO, no historic resources or natural
heritage areas will be affected by this project. All regulatory communication is in Appendix D.
2.9 FEMA Floodplain Compliance
The Site is represented on the Alexander County Flood Map 3710377700J. Elk Shoals Creek is mapped in
a Zone AE Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within the project limits and Randell Tributary is included in
Elk Shoals Creek mapped floodplain. Wildlands has coordinated with the Alexander County floodplain
administrator and has obtained hydraulic modeling for these from the NC Floodplain Mapping Program.
Wildlands is preparing a CLOMR to permit slight onsite rises. A LOMR will be completed after
construction using as -built survey data. The site has been designed so that hydrologic trespass does not
occur.
2.10 Parcel Location, Parcel Constraints, and Access
The Parcel is accessible via Stikeleather Road. Livestock will be fenced from the conservation easement
and will only permitted within the internal breaks during crossing events. The external break extends
only partially across the easement corridor, so a continuous easement is maintained, and exists only for
well maintenance and will be gated. There are no other parcel constraints.
The Parcel can be accessed for construction, monitoring, and long-term stewardship from Stikeleather
Road.
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2.11 Other Environmental Conditions
An EDR Radius Map Report with Geocheck was ordered for the Parcel through Environmental Data
Resources, Inc. on July 17, 2019. Neither the target property nor the adjacent properties were listed in
any of the Federal, State, or Tribal environmental databases searched by EDR. There were no known or
potentially hazardous waste sites identified within or immediately adjacent to the project area. The
Executive Summary of the EDR report is included in Appendix D.
3.0 Site Protection Instrument
The land required for construction, management, and stewardship of this mitigation project includes
portions of the parcels listed in Table 7. This area totals 19.33 acres. The deed book and page number
listed are for the agreements on an option to purchase a conservation easement. A conservation
easement will be recorded on the parcels and includes streams being restored along with their
corresponding riparian buffers.
Table 7: Site Protection Instrument
Site
Deed Book
Acreage
Landowner
PIN
County
Protection
and Page
to be
Instrument
Number
Protected
Glenn M. Matheson and Vickie S.
D.B. 517,
3777-85-1606
9.528
Matheson
Alexander
Conservation
PG. 683
David H. Randell, Trustee of the
Easement
D.B. 335,
David H. Randell Declaration of
3777-95-2860
9.805
PG. 1981
Trust
4.0 Mitigation Work Plan
The project will restore agriculturally impacted land along Elk Shoals Creek and Randell Trib and
preserve land along Elk Shoals Creek, Randell Trib and Stikeleather Trib on the parcel to a protected
riparian corridor, improving the ecological function of the area. Figure 7 illustrates the conceptual design
for the Parcel. Figure 8 further depicts the riparian buffer zones for the Parcel.
4.1 Parcel Preparation
A good portion of the land within 200 feet from top of bank of Elk Shoals Creek and Randell Trib has
been cleared and maintained for active cattle pastures. Areas slated for riparian restoration that are not
impacted by the construction of the stream mitigation project will require little site preparation
including select herbicide treatments or limited mechanical clearing to removed undesirable underbrush
or invasive species. Other areas of the easement will be graded in accordance with the IRT approved
stream mitigation plan. Any haul roads or other areas of compacted soil within the easement boundary
will be ripped prior to planting. The specifics of the stream restoration project including the grading
plan, are included in the Double Rock Stream Mitigation Plan. A 401 permit will be required for all
stream restoration work and will be obtained before any work in the waters begins.
4.2 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Riparian area restoration will involve planting appropriate native tree and shrub species along the
riparian corridor. Vegetation management and herbicide applications may be needed over the first few
years of tree establishment in the riparian restoration areas to prevent undesirable species from out-
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competing planted native vegetation. Tree species planted across the riparian areas of the Parcel will
include a mixture of the species listed in the Double Rock Mitigation Site Planting Tables, located in
Appendix E. The primary species will include the species listed in Table 8. There are small areas of
existing wetlands that have a slightly different planting list. The planting plan included in Appendix E
depicts the wetland areas and the associated species list as well.
Table 8: Selected Tree Species
Species
Common Name
Density
Forest Strata
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
15%
Canopy
Betula nigra
River Birch
15%
Canopy
Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon
10%
Canopy
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
10%
Canopy
Viburnmum prunifolium
Blackhaw Viburnum
5%
Shrub
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
5%
Sub -canopy
Carpinus caroliniana
Ironwood
5%
Sub -canopy
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
5%
Canopy
Quercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak
5%
Canopy
Ulmus rubra
Slippery Elm
10%
Canopy
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Yellow Root
5%
Shrub
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
5%
Canopy
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
5%
Shrub
Trees will be spaced at 6'X12' upon planting, which is equivalent to a stem density of 521 stems per acre
and is sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 of 260
planted trees per acre at the end of five years. Stems will be well mixed prior to planting to ensure
diversity of bare root species across the Parcel. Due to the nature of random mixing, some stems of the
same species might be planted together in some areas. No one tree species will be greater than 50% of
the established stems. A regionally appropriate seed mix included in Appendix D will also be applied to
provide temporary and permanent ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of sediment loss
during rain events in areas without existing herbaceous cover. The proposed planting area for the buffer
bank includes the areas identified as buffer restoration on Figure 7. The planting area for the stream
mitigation project is included in Appendix E. Planting is scheduled for February 2023.
4.2 Riparian Area Preservation Activities
There will be no parcel preparation work done in the riparian preservation areas under 15A NCAC 02B
.0295(o) except as required in the stream mitigation plan. The preservation area will be protected in
perpetuity under a conservation easement.
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4.3 NCDWR As -Built Evaluation
Within 30 calendar days after completing the establishment of the buffer mitigation and nutrient offset
areas, the Sponsor will submit written notification to NCDWR documenting that all buffer mitigation
activities have been completed. Failure to submit written notification within 30 days may result in a
modified credit release schedule or a delay in the issuance of credit releases.
5.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
5.1 Monitoring Protocol
Vegetation monitoring plots will be installed and evaluated within the riparian restoration areas to
measure the survival of the planted trees. The plots will be randomly placed throughout the planted
riparian areas. A total of 6 plots (5 Permanent and 1 Mobile) will be established within restoration areas
and will be randomly placed such that the plots are representative of the buffer mitigation credit areas
(Figure 9). The size of individual quadrants will be 100 square meters.
Vegetation assessments will be conducted and follow the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) Level 2
Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008). A reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner
of each of the 5 Permanent plots and looking to the North for the 1 Mobile plot. Overview photos will be
taken each monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. All planted stems will be marked with
flagging tape and recorded.
The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end of the first growing season, at least five
months after planting has been completed and no earlier than the fall season. Species composition,
height, and survival rates will be evaluated on an annual basis by plot. The total number of volunteer
woody stems will also be documented and reported. The measure of vegetative success for the Parcel
will be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is greater than
50% of the established planted stems, and an established density of at least 260 planted trees per acre
at the end of the fifth year of monitoring. Appropriate and desirable native volunteer species may be
included in the Parcel's density to meet the performance standards with written NCDWR approval.
The Sponsor shall submit the annual monitoring report to NCDWR by December 315Y of each year for five
consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the MBI.
5.2 Parcel Maintenance
If the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria outlined in Section
5.1, adaptive measures will be developed and/or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented.
Maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that have a high
likelihood of affecting project success. Such items include, but are not limited to, fire, flooding, drought,
or insects that cause excess tree mortality. Any actions implemented will be designed to achieve the
success criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria. A rigorous herbicide
schedule may need to be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration
areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that may out -compete the planted native vegetation.
The only herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved herbicides that will be applied in
accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities. Easement boundary
conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to
NCDWR.
WDouble Rock Mitigation Bank Parcel Buffer Mitigation Plan
HUC 03050101 Page 9 January 2022

5.3 Easement Boundaries
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Parcel and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by marker, post, tree -blazing, or other means as
allowed by site conditions and/or conservation easement prior to the NCDWR onsite As -Built evaluation
for Task 2 credit release. Boundary markers that have been disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be
repaired and/or replaced on an as needed basis. Contact information for the conservation easement
holder will be included on easement markers.
6.0 Financial Assurance and Long -Term Management
6.1 Financial Assurances
Following approval of the Double Rock Parcel Development Package, the Sponsor shall provide a
Performance Bond from a surety that is rated no less than an "A-" as rated by A.M. Best. The
Performance Bond amount shall be 100% of the estimated cost for implementation of the project as
described in the Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP), but not less than $150,000.00. In lieu of
posting the performance bond, the Sponsor may elect to construct the project prior to the first credit
release. In that case no performance bond will be necessary.
After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance/Maintenance Bond will be
secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan but not less
than $100,000.00. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall apply at the inception of the monitoring
period for a term of one year and be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon NCDWR
approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring.
Performance bonds for monitoring shall be renewed at least annually to cover the next years monitoring
period, with confirmation of renewal provided to NCDWR with each annual monitoring report when
applicable. NCDWR reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are
submitted without proof of bond renewals when applicable.
6.2 Long-term Management
The Parcel will remain in private ownership, protected in its entirety by Unique Places to Save, an
approved NCDWR long term stewardship, and will be managed under the terms detailed in an approved
NCDWR conservation easement. The long-term manager will be responsible for periodic inspection of
the Parcel to ensure that the restrictions documented in the recorded easement are upheld in
perpetuity.
7.0 Project Credit Potential
Of the 19.33 acres protected under the conservation easement, 7.3 acres are proposed for riparian
restoration and 2.4 acres are proposed for preservation credits. The mitigation credit calculations were
derived from Wildlands' conceptual design for maximum ecological uplift. The management objectives,
mitigation type, and proposed amount of buffer mitigation are presented in Tables 8 and 9 below. There
will be one credit ledger for the project: Riparian Buffer Credits.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 2011. Web Soil Survey of Alexander County.
http://websoiIsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Upper Catawba River Basin Plan 2009
(Amended July 2018).
https://fi les.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed_Planning/Catawba_River_Basi n/20
18_U p pe r_Cataw ba_R B R P. pdf
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2011. Surface Water Classifications.
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications
North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS), 2009. Mineral Resources.
http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/Mineral%20resources/mineraIresources.htmI
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP), 2019. Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Database,
Alexander County, NC. https://ncnhde.natureserve.org
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2016. Federal Public Notice: Notification of Issuance of
Guidance for Compensatory Stream and Wetland Mitigation Conducted for Wilmington District.
October 24, 2016.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2006. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil
Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for Alexander County, North Carolina.
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC).
Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal Species of Concern and Candidate Species for
project site. https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac.
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Double Rock
Stikeleather Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
Inquiry Number: 5719068.5
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Appendix C

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 15, 2021
Project 20-1095
Alexander County
Andrea Eckardt
Wildlands Engineering Inc.
[e-mail]
Subject: Determination for Applicability to the Catawba Riparian Buffer Rule 15A NCAC 02B
.0614
Project Name: Double Rock Mitigation Site
Address: Stikeleather Rd., Hiddenite, Alexander County
Location: Lat., Long: 35.865093,-81.094311
Dear Ms. Eckardt:
On October 14, 2021, staff of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an on -site review
of features located on the Double Rock Bank Parcel at the request of Wildlands Engineering Inc.
to determine the applicability of features on the site to the Catawba Riparian Buffer Rule.
The enclosed map(s) depict the feature(s) evaluated and this information is also summarized in
the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least intermittent, and for
subjectivity to the Catawba Riparian Buffer Rule. Streams that are considered "Subject" have
been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Catawba County and/or the
most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been located on the
ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent
streams. Features that are considered "Not Subject" have been determined to not be at least
intermittent, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps.
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules within the
proposed easement and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of
the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that appear or
do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be
considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the
Clean Water Act.
The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit.
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Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1699

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Subject
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Feature ID
Stream type,
to Buffer
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Stop @
Depicted on
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Rules
Soil Survey
USGS
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Elk Shoals
Main Channel
na
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Yes
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boundaryboundaryYes
StikeLeather
stream
na
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Shoals
No
No
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boundaryElk
Randell
stream
na
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Elk Shoals
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Yes
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boundary
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stream
na
excluded
excluded
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No
Trib
(excluded)
* E: Ephemeral, I: Intermittent, P: Perennial
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the DWR may
request an appeal determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request
must be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in
writing.
If sending via U.S. Postal Service:
Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
512 N Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
This determination is final and binding as detailed above unless an appeal is requested within
sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter.
If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Alan
Johnson at alan.johnsonOncdenr.gove or 704-235-2200. This determination is subject to
review as provided in G.S. 150B.
Sincerely,
CA
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DEQ
Attachments: Site Map with labels
cc: Katie Merritt, 401/Buffer Permitting Branch, email
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Direcror
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 5, 2022
Andrea Eckardt
Wildlands Engineering, Inc
(via electronic mail: [e-mail] )
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation — Double Rock Site
Near 35.8602878,-81.1006649 in Hiddenite, NC
Catawba Watershed
Alexander County
Dear Ms. Eckardt,
On October 18, 2021, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a
request from you on behalf of Wildlands Engineering, Inc (Wildlands) for a site visit near the above -
referenced site in the Catawba Watershed. The site visit was to determine the potential for riparian
buffer mitigation within a proposed conservation easement boundary, which is more accurately
depicted in the attached map labeled "Figure 8-Concept Design Map" (Figure 8") prepared by
Wildlands. The proposed easement boundary in Figure 8, includes all riparian areas intended to be
proposed as part of the mitigation site. This site is also being proposed as a stream mitigation site
and therefore stream bank instability or presence of erosional rills within riparian areas were not
addressed. On December 7, 2021, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site. Staff
with Wildlands were also present.
Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the
riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB)
and landward 200' from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295
(effective November 1, 2015).
Feature
Classification
tSubiect
Riparian Land uses
Buffer
'Nutrient
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onsite
adiacent to Feature
Credit
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to
riparian areas
Buffer
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Viable
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Rule
2,249.36
lbs-N/acre
Randell
Stream
No
non -forested pasture grazed
Yes
N/A
Non -forested pasture - Restoration Site
by cattle.
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(3)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
EQ"P* 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Marl Service Center 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Double Rock Site
Wildlands
January 5, 2022
Feature
Classification
'Subject
Riparian Land uses
Buffer
'Nutrient
4,'Miti2ation Type Determination Win
onsite
adjacent to Feature
Credit
Offset
to
riparian areas
Buffer
0( 200')
Viable
Viable at
Rule
2,249.36
lbs-N/acre
Elk Shoals
Stream
No
Mostly non -forested pasture
2Yes
N/A
Non -forested pasture - Restoration Site
grazed by cattle. Some
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(3)
areas are fully dlforested
and not grazed by cattle
Forested Areas — Preservation Site per
(see Figure 8)
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4)
Strikeleather
Stream
No
Forested and not grazed by
2Yes
N/A
Forested Areas — Preservation Site per
cattle.
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4)
Matheson,
Streams
No
Forested and not grazed by
ZYes
N/A
Forested Areas — Preservation Site per
Matheson A,
cattle.
15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4)
Matheson B
'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated October 15, 2021 (DWR# - 2020-1095) 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.
3NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer
Establishment. Credits are calculated differently in the Jordan Lake Watershed. Phosphorus may be calculated separately.
4 Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request.
s All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset, must have a planted conservation easement established that includes the
tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks, even if no credit is viable within that riparian
area. Easement breaks that disconnect the continuity of riparian restoration/enhancement/preservation result in no credit viable beyond
the break.
'The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer
mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7).
'The area described as an Enhancement Site was assessed and determined to comply with all of 15A NCAC 02B .0295(o)(6). Cattle
exclusion fencing is required to be installed around the mitigation area to get buffer credit under this part of the rule.
Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing
proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 8. The map representing the proposal for the site is
attached to this letter and initialed by Ms. Merritt on January 5, 2022. Substantial changes to the
proposed easement boundary as well as any site constraints identified in this letter, could affect the
Site's potential to generate buffer mitigation for credits.
This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to
DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or
surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a
proposed nutrient load -reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for
approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters.
All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian
restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to
be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being
viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 82C7A346-752E-477D-A9EB-ADC1191AFBOB
Double Rock Site
Wildlands
January 5, 2022
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 January 5, 2024 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 8: Concept Design Map
cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)
Erin Davis (IRT, DWR)
DOCUSigned by:
949D91BA53E®®F4E0...
Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
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Office of the Chief
GW-Y.9 D3P Chuck Hoskin Jr.
C H EROKEE NATioN® PHncipal Chief
Bryan Warner
P.Q. Box 949 • Tahlequah, OK 74455-0948 Depiso, Principal Chief
918.453-5000 • www.cherokee.org
November 30, 2020
Steve Kichefski
United States Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: SAW-2020-01532, Wildlands Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Mr. Steve Kichefski:
The Cherokee Nation (Nation) is in receipt of your correspondence about SAW-2020-01532, and
appreciates the opportunity to provide comment upon this project. Please allow this letter to serve
as the Nation's interest in acting as a consulting party to this proposed project.
The Nation maintains databases and records of cultural, historic, and pre -historic resources in this
area. Our Historic Preservation Office reviewed this project, cross referenced the project's legal
description against our information, and found no instances where this project intersects or adjoins
such resources. Thus, the Nation does not foresee this project imparting impacts to Cherokee
cultural resources at this time.
However, the Nation requests that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) halt all
project activities immediately and re -contact our Offices for further consultation if items of cultural
significance are discovered during the course of this project.
Additionally, the Nation requests that USACE conduct appropriate inquiries with other pertinent
Tribal and Historic Preservation Offices regarding historic and prehistoric resources not included
in the Nation's databases or records.
If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
W ado,
Elizabeth Toombs, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cherokee Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office
[e-mail]
918.453.5389

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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary D. Reid Wilson
March 25, 2021
Steve Kichefski Steven. L. Kichefski gusace. army. mil
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Suite 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Double Rock mitigation site, 35.8629,-81.0967, & Firestone mitigation site, 35.7637,
-81.1661 Alexander County, ER 21-0644
Dear Mr. Kichefski:
Thank you for your email of March 4, 2021, regarding the above -referenced undertaking. We have
reviewed the submittal and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be
affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or environmental. review(a-,ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
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,r Ramona Bartos, Deputy
�j State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

Double Rock
Stikeleather Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
Inquiry Number: 5719068.2s
July 17, 2019
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Map Findings
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Government Records Searched/Data Currency Tracking
GR-1
GEOCHECK ADDENDUM
Physical Setting Source Addendum------------------------------------------
A-1
Physical Setting Source Summary-------------------------------------------.
A-2
Physical Setting Source Map
A-7
Physical Setting Source Map Findings----------------------------------------
A-8
Physical Setting Source Records Searched------------------------------------.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPA's Standards
and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-13), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments for Forestland or Rural Property (E 2247-16), the ASTM Standard Practice for Limited
Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen Process (E 1528-14) or custom requirements developed
for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
STIKELEATHER ROAD
HIDDENITE, NC 28636
COORDINATES
Latitude (North):
Longitude (West):
Universal Tranverse Mercator
UTM X (Meters):
UTM Y (Meters):
Elevation:
35.8629460 - 35' 51' 46.60"
81.0970860 - 81 ° 5' 49.50"
Zone 17
491234.5
3968551.5
1004 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map: 5947899 STONY POINT, NC
Version Date: 2013
North Map: 5947056 HIDDENITE, NC
Version Date: 2013
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
Portions of Photo from: 20140524
Source: USDA
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

F- MAPPED SITES SUMMARY
Target Property Address:
STIKELEATHER ROAD
HIDDENITE, NC 28636
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
5719068.2s Page 2

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-CESQG---------------- RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
LUCIS_________________________ Land Use Control Information System
US ENG CONTROLS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Engineering Controls Sites List
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US INST CONTROL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sites with Institutional Controls
Federal ERNS list
ERNS_________________________ Emergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS_____________________ Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS------------------------- Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF_______________________ List of Solid Waste Facilities
OLI____________________________ Old Landfill Inventory
DEBRIS_______________________ Solid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
LCID__________________________ Land -Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST__________________________ Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
LUST -------------------------- Regional UST Database
INDIAN LUST_________________ Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUST TRUST_________________ State Trust Fund Database
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST____________________ Underground Storage Tank Listing
UST___________________________ Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
AST___________________________ AST Database
INDIAN UST__________________ Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCP___________________________ Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
INDIAN VCP__________________ Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS______________ Brownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS----------- A Listing of Brownfields Sites
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY_______________________ Recycling Center Listing
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HIST LF_______________________ Solid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODI___________________ Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
DEBRIS REGION 9----------- Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
ODI___________________________ Open Dump Inventory
IHS OPEN DUMPS___________ Open Dumps on Indian Land
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL_________________ Delisted National Clandestine Laboratory Register
US CDL_______________________ National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2_______________________ CERCLA Lien Information
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS________________________
Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
SPILLS________________________
Spills Incident Listing
IMD___________________________
Incident Management Database
SPILLS 90____________________
SPILLS 90 data from FirstSearch
SPILLS 80____________________
SPILLS 80 data from FirstSearch
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ RCRA - Non Generators / No Longer Regulated
FUDS_________________________
Formerly Used Defense Sites
DOD__________________________
Department of Defense Sites
SCRD DRYCLEANERS_______
State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
US FIN ASSUR_______________
Financial Assurance Information
EPA WATCH LIST____________
EPA WATCH LIST
2020 COR ACTION_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ 2020 Corrective Action Program List
TSCA_________________________
Toxic Substances Control Act
TRIS__________________________
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
SSTS--------------------------
Section 7 Tracking Systems
ROD__________________________
Records Of Decision
RMP__________________________
Risk Management Plans
RAATS________________________
RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
PRP___________________________
Potentially Responsible Parties
PADS_________________________
PCB Activity Database System
ICIS___________________________
Integrated Compliance Information System
FTTS__________________________
FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
MLTS_________________________
Material Licensing Tracking System
COAL ASH DOE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ Steam -Electric Plant Operation Data
COAL ASH EPA______________
Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
PCB TRANSFORMER _ _ _ _
_ _ _ PCB Transformer Registration Database
RADINFO ---------------------
Radiation Information Database
HIST FTTS____________________
FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
DOT OPS_____________________
Incident and Accident Data
CONSENT____________________
Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
INDIAN RESERV_____________
Indian Reservations
FUSRAP______________________
Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
UMTRA_______________________
Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
LEAD SMELTERS____________
Lead Smelter Sites
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US AIRS______________________
Aerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem
US MINES____________________
Mines Master Index File
ABANDONED MINES ---------
Abandoned Mines
FINDS -------------------------
Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
ECHO -------------------------
Enforcement & Compliance History Information
UXO ---------------------------
Unexploded Ordnance Sites
DOCKET HWC----------------
Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
FUELS PROGRAM___________
EPA Fuels Program Registered Listing
AIRS__________________________
Air Quality Permit Listing
ASBESTOS___________________
ASBESTOS
COAL ASH____________________
Coal Ash Disposal Sites
DRYCLEANERS______________
Drycleaning Sites
Financial Assurance -----------
Financial Assurance Information Listing
NPDES------------------------
NPDES Facility Location Listing
UIC----------------------------
Underground Injection Wells Listing
AOP---------------------------
Animal Operation Permits Listing
PCSRP------------------------
Petroleum -Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
SEPT HAULERS______________
Permitted Septage Haulers Listing
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: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were not identified.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There were no unmapped sites in this report.
TC5719068.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7

OVERVIEW MAP - 5719068.2S
i1
Target Property
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
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0 1/4 1/2 1 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
ioo-year flood zone Disposal Sites
5oo-year flood zone
National Wetland Inventory
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: Double Rock CLIENT: Wildlands Eng, Inc.
ADDRESS: Stikeleather Road CONTACT: Andrea Eckardt
Hiddenite NC 28636 INQUIRY #: 5719068.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.862946 / 81.097086 DATE: July 17, 2019 10:46 am
Copyright �o 2019 EDR, Inc.(,) 2015 TonnTom Rai. 2015.

DETAIL MAP - 5719068.2S
Target Property
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
0 1 /16 1 /9 1 /4 Mlles
Indian Reservations BIA Hazardous Substance
ioo-year flood zone Disposal Sites
5oo-year flood zone
National Wetland Inventory
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: Double Rock CLIENT: Wildlands Eng, Inc.
ADDRESS: Stikeleather Road CONTACT: Andrea Eckardt
Hiddenite NC 28636 INQUIRY #: 5719068.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.862946 / 81.097086 DATE: July 17, 2019 10:48 am
Copyright �o 2019 EDR, Inc.(,) 2015 TonnTom Rai. 2015.

MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database (Miles) Property
< 1/8
1/8-1/4
1/4-1/2
1/2 - 1
> 1
Plotted
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Proposed NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
NPL LIENS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
SEMS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
RCRA-SQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
RCRA-CESQG 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
Federal institutional controls /
engineering controls registries
LUCIS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US ENG CONTROLS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US INST CONTROL 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
Federal ERNS list
ERNS TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS 1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
State and tribal landfill and/or
solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
OLI 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
DEBRIS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LCID 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
TC5719068.2s Page 4

MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database (Miles) Property
< 1 /8
1/8- 1 /4
1/4- 1 /2
1/2- 1
> 1
Plotted
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
INDIAN LUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LUST TRUST 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
AST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
INDIAN UST 0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
State and tribal institutional
control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCP 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
INDIAN VCP 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS 0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS
0.500
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid
Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY
0.500
HIST LF
0.500
INDIAN ODI
0.500
DEBRIS REGION 9
0.500
ODI
0.500
IHS OPEN DUMPS
0.500
Local Lists of Hazardous waste /
Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL
TP
US CDL
TP
Local Land Records
LIENS 2
TP
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS
TP
SPILLS
TP
IMD
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR 0
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR 0
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR 0
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR 0
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR 0
0
0
0
NR
NR 0
TC5719068.2s Page 5

MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target
Total
Database
(Miles) Property
< 1 /8
1/8- 1 /4
1/4- 1 /2
1/2- 1
> 1
Plotted
SPILLS 90
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
SPILLS 80
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
FUDS
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
DOD
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
SCRD DRYCLEANERS
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
US FIN ASSUR
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
EPA WATCH LIST
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
2020 COR ACTION
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
TSCA
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
TRIS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
SSTS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ROD
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
RMP
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
RAATS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
PRP
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
PADS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ICIS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
FTTS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
MLTS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH DOE
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH EPA
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
PCB TRANSFORMER
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
RADINFO
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
HIST FTTS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
DOT OPS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
CONSENT
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
INDIAN RESERV
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
FUSRAP
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
UMTRA
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
LEAD SMELTERS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
US AIRS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
US MINES
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
ABANDONED MINES
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
FINDS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ECHO
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
UXO
1.000
0
0
0
0
NR
0
DOCKET HWC
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
FUELS PROGRAM
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
AIRS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
ASBESTOS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
COAL ASH
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
DRYCLEANERS
0.250
0
0
NR
NR
NR
0
Financial Assurance
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
NPDES
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
UIC
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
AOP
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
PCSRP
0.500
0
0
0
NR
NR
0
SEPT HAULERS
TP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Distance Target Total
Database (Miles) Property < 1/8 1/8-1/4 1/4-1/2 1/2 - 1 > 1 Plotted
CCB 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
EDR Hist Auto 0.125 0 NR NR NR NR 0
EDR Hist Cleaner 0.125 0 NR NR NR NR 0
=1Q 7 7x0i61T/=1 7=11ZrIG1V/=1 7kiIMtl=1ki11/n1Y :IVA*:
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
RGA LF TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
RGA LUST TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
- Totals -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES:
TP = Target Property
NR = Not Requested at this Search Distance
Sites may be listed in more than one database
TC5719068.2s Page 7

Map ID
Direction
Distance
Elevation Site
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MAP FINDINGS
EDR ID Number
Database(s) EPA ID Number
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