20201051 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20220408

Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6, 2021 Ver 4.2
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
OO Yes
O No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0 Yes 0 No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version# *
20201051 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
J No payment required
0 Fee received
(;' Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
What amout is owed?*
G $240.00
0 $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Doug Perez:eads\djperez
la. Name of project:
853W Secrest Shortcut Road 16-Inch Transmission Main
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Thomas Mann
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/8/2022
Nearest Body of Water
South Fork Crooked Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.065818
A. Processing Information
Longitude:
-80.603741
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Union
Is this a NCDMS Project
0Yes (6 No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes t% No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
El Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
0 Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)

Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
0 Yes
O No
lb. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
OO Nationwide Permit (NWP)
CI Regional General Permit (RGP)
❑ Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
0 Yes L No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
td. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
RI 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
CI Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
C Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
1e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
0 Yes O No
O 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
D Riparian Buffer Authorization
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes ® No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes O No
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
O Yes O No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
0Yes ®No
B. Applicant Information
OYes 0No
0 Yes 0 No
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
0 Owner 0 Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
OYes 0No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Varies (see plans) - Easements acquired by Union County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
Street Address
500 North Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Monroe
Postal / Zip Code
28112
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
State I Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Philip May
4b. Business Name:
Carolina Ecosystems, Inc.
4c. Address
Street Address
3040 NC Hwy 42 W
Address Line 2
City
Clayton
Postal / Zip Code
27520
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State I Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number.
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Indian Trail
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
Vanes - see plans
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Secrest Shortcut Road
Address Line 2
City
Indian Trail
Postal / Zip Code
28110
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
South Fork Crooked Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: *
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050702
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
5.0
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: *
The site is primarily maintained roadsides along farm fields, subdivisions and some forested areas. The land use in the vicinity of the project is primarily suburban development with farm
fields and some commercial areas.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
OO Yes 0 No 0 Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
USAGE: SAW-2020-01443 / NCDWR: # 20-1051
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.025 acres of wetland

4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
62 linear feet of perennial stream
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The primary purpose of this project is to improve hydraulics from the Watkins Pump Station into the County's existing distribution system. The water main will also convey water from a
future new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to the existing service area. The water main improves system hydraulics both now and in the future.
The county is divided into both the Catawba River and Yadkin/Pee-Dee River watersheds, but currently all the water comes from the Catawba River through the Catawba River Water
Treatment Plant (CRWTP) in Lancaster County, SC. The new WTP will provide a Yadkin River source so that Union County can balance their demands and water supplies better. This
waterline improves the connection of this project to the existing distribution system.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project begins at the intersection of Haywood Road and Secrest Shortcut Road at the terminus of a previously constructed 16" waterline. It then runs along the east side of Secrest
Shortcut Road until it ties into an existing 16" water main on the west side of the road near the intersection of Secrest Shortcut Road and Unionville -Indian Trail Road W. The project
consists of approximately 4,880 linear feet of waterline replacement. The project will replace a 8" waterline line with a 16" transmission main. The 8" waterline will remain in service from
approximately station 54+00 to station 58+82 on the west side of Secrest Shortcut Road in order to retain service to residences along that section.
The proposed project will have 1 permanent stream impact, 2 temporary wetland impacts, and 1 permanent wetland impact. Impact details can be seen on Figure 5 (attached). The
proposed permanent (no loss) stream impacts would constitute a total of 47 linear feet. All permanent stream impacts result from installation of rip rap to maintain stream morphology,
prevent erosion, and protect the water line, and would not result in loss of Waters of the US. The project would also have a total of 0.019 acre of temporary wetland impact and 0.006 acre
of permanent wetland impact. All temporary impacts are associated with the installation in an herbaceous wetland and wetlands would be allowed to return to that state. Permanent
wetland impacts are associated with rip rap fill in the wetland for stabilization of the edge of the floodplain of South Fork Crooked Creek. All temporary impact areas will be returned to
existing grade after installation of the waterline.
One population of Schweinitz's sunflower will be avoided during construction via directional boring from station 56+55 to station 57+65, and other mitigation measures.
Sediment and erosion control measures would be implemented according to NC requirements, and approved by NCDEMLR prior to implementation. Jurisdictional areas adjacent to
construction areas would be clearly marked with protection fencing or other similar methods to avoid inadvertent encroachment. Copies of permits and impact areas would be provided to
the prime contractor and all subcontractors working in or near jurisdictional areas. Land clearing would take place along with installation of erosion control devices. Construction would be
accomplished using typical equipment including excavators and backhoes for trench construction. Additional standard equipment may be used as required.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? *
OYes O No
Comments:
Delineation was performed initially in November 2015, and field checked in April 2020. Delineation
information is provided. All areas will be within the proposed easements, once acquired.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? *
0 Preliminary 0 Approved O Not Verified 0 Unknown C) N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Chris Hopper and Rob Crowther - November 2015
Agency/Consultant Company: Carolina Ecosystems, Inc.
Other: Field checked by Preston Butler on April 29, 2020
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
O Yes O No
0 Unknown
6b. If yes, explain.
This project is the second phase of improvements to the Union County water distribution system and allows the county to better balance its water supplies. The replacement of waterline
with larger line improves the hydraulics of the systems and helps prepare the system for the future flows from the planned water treatment plant.
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No additional permits or impacts are anticipated.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
rJ Wetlands 1,7. Streams -tributaries
O. Open Waters O Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
O Buffers
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition*
(?)
2g. Impact
area

W1
Pipeline Installation
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Corps
0.016
(acres)
W2
Pipeline Installation
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WB
No
Corps
0.003
(acres)
W3
Pipeline Installation /
Stabilization
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WE
No
Corps
0.006
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.019
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.025
21. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.006
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width*
3h. Impact
length*
SI
Pipeline Installation
Permanent
Stabilization
South Fork Crooked Creek
Perennial
Corps
21
Average (feet)
47
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
47
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
47
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3j. Comments:
Permanent stream impacts depicted above would not result in a loss of Waters of the US. Rip -rap will be placed at or below the stream bed and not
result in an obstruction or fill above grade. South Fork Crooked Creek will not be impacted on the west side on Secrest Shortcut Road. The existing 8"
waterline will be abandoned in place with no disturbance to jurisdictional features (see Figure 5).
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed waterline is designed to cross jurisdictional areas perpendicularly where possible and is located along roadsides to limit impacts to areas
that are already disturbed, considering the location of adjacent utilities and other constraints. The limits of disturbance of the project are being minimized
through jurisdictional areas, including temporary construction access areas, and the maintained corridor will be limited to 20 feet wide.
Corridor is co -located within the existing cleared corridor along the road where able, avoiding impacted to forested portions of wetlands. Rip rap is only
used where erosion control is required. Areas where wetlands encroach less than 1 foot into the limits of disturbance, the wetland will be avoided using
exclusion fencing.
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
A temporary pump -around will be utilized to dewater the stream within the proposed impact area during construction, and will be removed at the end of
each work day. Best management practices for sedimentation and erosion control will be used throughout construction. No equipment maintenance
activities will occur adjacent to or within jurisdictional areas, with the exception of addressing emergency equipment failure. All temporary impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands and streams will be returned to their original configuration after construction and seeded in a timely manner for stabilization.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes sNo
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Total permanent impact to wetlands is less than 0.10 acre and does not typically require mitigation under a NWP 58. Stream impacts will also not result in a permanent loss since rip -rap
will be placed below the natural elevation of the stream beds as described above.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
0 Yes O No
If no, explain why:
The project is located in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin, outside the Goose Creek Watershed, and is therefore not subject to NC Riparian Buffer Rules.

2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
0 Yes O No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
* Yes No
Comments:
The project is a replacement of existing infrastructure with minimal impervious surface associated with the project.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
J Yes 0 No
lb. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?*
O Yes
Comments: *
County funds will be used to construct the project. No state or federal funds are associated with the project.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)7*
Yes s No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
Yes O No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
No additional development is anticipated to result from the project as no change in the current water service area is proposed.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
OYes JNoON/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
O Yes O No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
O Yes O No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
O Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
0Yes ®No
O No ') Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S
OYes 0No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
0 Yes ® No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
0 Yes ® No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
OYes 0No

5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Project crosses the NCNHP element occurence (EO ID: 15301) for Schweinitz's sunflower. As shown in the Construction plans (Exhibit 7), the
population will be avoided via directional boring. Informal consultation with the USFWS was performed during initial planning of this project in 2015. The
letter from that consultation is attached (Exhibit 8). All recommendations outlined in the letter will be followed.
During the time between the date of the letter and the current project, the population has been visited many times and surveyed twice. The population
boundaries determined in both surveys, one in 2015 and one in 2021, are shown on Figure 6. Surveys have shown the population has contracted in both
number and range over the last 7 years, but project will avoid any disturbance in the original EC) boundary and adhere to the conditions of the USFWS
letter.
IPaC also lists Atlantic pigtoe and Carolina heelsplitter for this project. A survey of the project for these species was was performed by Three Oaks
Engineering on October 20, 2021 and no individuals were found. They concluded the project would have no effect of these species.
Finally, IPaC also lists Michaux's sumac for the project. The NCNHP mapper shows the only population of Michaux's sumac in Union County as a
historic population 4.6 miles southwest of the project. The nearest NCNHP listed current population is 25 miles northwest in Mecklenburg County. No
formal survey was performed but no individuals were located during general field work.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes e) No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
https://www.fisheries. noaa.gov/resource/map/essential-fish-habitat-mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
J Yes O No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
HPOWEB Map Service http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
There are no historic properties listed on or adjacent to the site, however there are two sites approximately 0.3 mile northwest of the site. These
properties, UN0378 and UN0077, are not in, or eligible for, the National Register.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
O Yes O No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Areas of disturbance within the FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain will be returned to existing grade, therefore no changes to the flood plain will result
and FEMA approval is not required.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Union County FEMA GIS floodplain mapping, North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program
http://www.ncfloodmaps.com/
Miscellaneous
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possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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Comments
Signature
isl By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Thomas R Mann
Signature

Date
4/8/2022

OCAROLINA
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3040 NC 42 West, Clayton NC 27520
P:919-359-1102 — F:919-585-5570
April 8, 2022
Mr. Steven Kichefski
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
RE: Pre -Construction Notification for Nationwide Permit 58 & Individual 401 Water Quality
Certification
853W Secrest Short Cut Road 16-Inch Transmission Main
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kichefski;
Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. (CEI), in conjunction with Black and Veatch, has prepared the
associated electronic Pre -Construction Notification (e-PCN) for the Union County in order to
acquire a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 58 and an Individual Section 401 Water Quality
Certification. This e-PCN is being submitted for the project along with the following exhibits:
1. Figure 1: Project Vicinity
2. Figure 2: USGS Map
3. Figure 3: Aquatic Resources
4. Figure 4: NRCS Soil Survey
5. Figure 5: Proposed Impacts to Waters of the US
6. Figure 6: H. schweinitzii Population Boundaries
7. Construction Plans
8. USFWS Review Letter
9. IPaC Report
10. NCNHP Report
11. USACE Wetland Data Forms
This information, along with the associated e-PCN are being submitted for your review of this
project. A copy of this application is also being provided to the NC Division of Water Resources
for their review and issuance of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at your earliest
convenience at [phone] or [e-mail].

Mr. Steven Kichefski
853W Secrest Short Cut Road 16-Inch Transmission Main
Sincerely,
Carolina Ecosystems, Inc.
Philip May
Senior Environmental Scientist
Cc: Paul Wojoski, NC DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
John Shutak, P.E., Union County
Scot L. Thompson, P.E., Black and Veatch
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April 8, 2022

Latitude: 35.066135 / Longitude: -80.604163
Project Location:
Union County, NC
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USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic
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Census Bureau TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S. Department of State
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Figure 4: NRCS Soil Survey

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W3: Permanent Impact: 289 Sq. ft. (0.006 acre)
S1: Permanent (No Loss) Impact: 986 Sq. ft. (0.023 acre) (47 linear ft.)
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Permittees shall report the following occurrences:
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• They are less than 25 gallons but cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours,
• They cause sheen on surface waters (regardless of volume), or
• They are within 100 feet of surface waters (regardless of volume).
(a) Releases of hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under Section 311
of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3 and 40 CFR 117.3) or Section 102 of CERCLA
(Ref: 40 CFR 302.4) or G.S. 143-215.85.
(b) Anticipated bypasses and unanticipated bypasses.
(c) Noncompliance with the conditions of this permit that may endanger health or the
environment.
2. Reporting Timeframes and Other Requirements
After a permittee becomes aware of an occurrence that must be reported, he shall contact
the appropriate Division regional office within the timeframes and in accordance with the
other requirements listed below. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at [phone], (800)
858-0368 or [phone].
Reporting Timeframes (After Discovery) and Other Requirements
• Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.
• Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the
sediment and actions taken to address the cause of the deposition.
Division staff may waive the requirement fora written report on a
case -by -case basis.
• If the stream Is named on the NC 303(d) list as impaired for sediment-
• Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. The notification
shall Include Information about the date, time, nature, volume and
location of the spill or release.
• A report at least ten days before the date of the bypass, If possible.
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effect of the bypass.
• Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.
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quality and effect of the bypass.
• Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification.
• Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the
noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance,
Including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not
been corrected, the anticipated time noncompliance is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and
prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6).
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below. When adverse weather or site conditions would cause the safety of the inspection
personnel to be in jeopardy, the inspection may be delayed until the next business day on
which it is safe to perform the inspection. In addition, when a storm event of equal to or
greater than 1.0 inch occurs outside of normal business hours, the self -inspection shall be
performed upon the commencement of the next business day. Anytime when inspections
were delayed shall be noted in the Inspection Record.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
January 6, 2016
Mr. Chris Hopper
Carolina Ecosystems, Inc.
3040 NC Hwy 42 West
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
Dear Mr. Hopper:
Subject: 853 W Zone Improvements Project Phase I Water Transmission Mains; Union County,
North Carolina
Log No. 4-2-16-0102
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the information provided in your
letter sent via email on December 14, 2015. On behalf of your client, you requested our review
of the proposed project regarding impacts to Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii)
and Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum). We submit the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Project Description
According to the information provided, Union County proposes to construct new potable water
infrastructure that would include approximately 33,000 linear feet of water lines. Your
correspondence focusses on a site adjacent to Secrest Short Cut Road where there are
documented recent occurrences for Georgia aster and Schweinitz's sunflower (North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program element occurrences 78 and 77, respectively). The proposed water
line alignment would occur parallel and east of Secrest Short Cut Road. Where the water line
alignment intersects known populations for these species, you propose to directional bore at a
depth of 24 — 36 inches to avoid impacts to protected plants.
Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species
The Service appreciates your foresight and is amendable to your proposed avoidance and impact
minimization measures with regards to Georgia aster (candidate species) and Schweinitz's
sunflower (federally endangered). Additionally, we request that you incorporate the following
measures to further reduce impacts to these species:

1) Preclude broadcast spraying of herbicides and fertilizer application. Spot herbicide
treatment can be used as needed with protection for Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia
aster plants to prohibit off -target impacts.
2) Generally preclude mowing from May 15 -November 151. Non-native invasive plants
have the maximum amount of biomass above ground and the least amount of biomass
below ground in early May. Mowing should occur as close to that time as possible to
suppress non-native invasive plant growth. Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia aster
may be growing at that time, but should be sufficiently short to avoid significant impacts
from mowers.
3) Set mower height at a level to avoid scalping the ground and damaging rare plants.
4) Avoid mowing when the soil is wet to prevent compaction and rutting.
5) Leave clippings from winter mowing on site to allow Schweinitz's sunflower and Georgia
aster seed germination. Exceptions should be made if only non-native invasive plants are
reproducing.
6) Prior to entering the site, operators of mowers and equipment should strive to clean
equipment to remove any accumulated vegetative debris that contains non-native invasive
plant seeds.
7) Install protective fencing early to prevent disturbance of plants during project
development. Crews should be briefed on the intent and purpose of this fencing.
8) Monitor the populations of Georgia aster and Schweinitz's sunflower for two years to
ensure that they are not adversely impacted.
If all of these conditions are met, we would concur with a determination that the proposed
project "may affect", but is "not likely to adversely affect" these species
According to Service records, no other federally protected species or their suitable habitats occur
at the project site described in your letter. Please be aware that this consultation only applies to
the portion of the project area described in your letter, and that obligations under section 7 of the
Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that
may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action
is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please contact Mr. Byron
Hamstead of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 225, if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-16-102.
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -
Janet A. Mizzi
Field Supervisor
' Mowing from November 16 - May 14 is allowed and, in most cases, should occur at least every other year.
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IPaC
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS)
jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list
may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be
directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood
and extent of effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional
site -specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of
proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS
office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to each section
that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for
additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section.
Location
Union County, North Carolina
Local office
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
t. [phone]
fi [phone]
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of
project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species.
Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of
the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a
dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly
impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move,
and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near
the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site -specific and
project -specific information is often required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary
information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area
of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any
Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can
only be obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in
IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website
and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA Fisheries ).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this
list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows
species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Clams
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NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata
Wherever found
There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3534
Threatened
Endangered
Insects
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus _ °c\13‘4
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
IS\°1N
Flowering Plants
NAME
Michaux's Sumac Rhus micha STATUSEndangered
Wherever found
No critical habitat h bten d i ated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
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Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Critical habitats
Endangered
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered
species themselves.
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.
Migratory birds
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Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act1 and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Acts.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory
birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing
appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS Birds
of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location. To learn
more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see the FAQ
below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that every bird on
this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders and the general
public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip:
enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For projects that occur off the
Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative occurrence and abundance of bird
species on your list are available. Links to additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and
other important information about your migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and
use your migratory bird report, can be found
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to
reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY at
the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your
project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON (IF A
BREEDING SEASON IS INDICATED
FOR A BIRD ON YOUR LIST, THE
BIRD MAY BREED IN YOUR
PROJECT AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED,
WHICH IS A VERY LIBERAL
ESTIMATE OF THE DATES INSIDE
WHICH THE BIRD BREEDS
ACROSS ITS ENTIRE RANGE.
"BREEDS ELSEWHERE" INDICATES
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THAT THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Probability of Presence Summary..1,
BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA.)
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
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The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the FAQ
"Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to
interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week months.)
A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see below) can be
used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher confidence in the
presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in the
week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for that
week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee was
found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is 0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of presence
is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum probability of presence
across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence in week 20 for the Spotted
Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12 (0.25) is the maximum of any
week of the year. The relative probability of presence on week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is
0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
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3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the probability of
presence score.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season ( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds across its
entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project area.
Survey Effort ( )
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.Pict
Survey Timeframe
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Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all
years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
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Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize impacts to all birds at
any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly important when birds are most likely to
occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and
avoiding their destruction is a very helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to
occur and be breeding in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or
permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or
bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) and other species
that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network
(AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets and is
queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project
intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that
area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore
activities or development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area. It is not
representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds potentially
occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the
Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen
science datasets .
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Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available. To
learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them, go the
Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering, migrating or
year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or
(if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds
guide. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur
in your project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
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1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern throughout their range
anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the
continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either because
of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles) potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from
certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in particular, to
avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of rangewide concern. For
more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird
impacts and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and groups of
bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal
also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that may be helpful to you in your project review.
Alternately, yo may download the bird model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS
Integrativistical Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Citinental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year,
including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on
marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam
Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the
Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority
concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be
in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring
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in my specified location". Please be aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10
km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of
presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack
of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a
starting point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to
look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid
or minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about
conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize
impacts to migratory birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.
Facilities #c\O‘4
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Ref-- system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATI N.0
Fish hatcheries jc.
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
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Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
WETLAND INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
This can happen when the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map service is unavailable, or for very
large projects that intersect many wetland areas. Try again, or visit the NWI map to view wetlands at
this location.
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Data limitations
I PaC: Explore Location resources
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high
altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error
is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular site may result in
revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts,
the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted.
Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be
occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and
the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial
imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged
aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters.
Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory.
These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a
different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this
inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish
the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in
activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal,
state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may
affect such activities.
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Roy Cooper, Governor
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March 30, 2022
Brian Smith
Carolina Ecosystems
3040 NC 42 W
Clayton, NC 27520
RE: 853W Transmission Main Phase 2 Secrest Shortcut Road
Dear Brian Smith:
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program
NCNHDE-17557
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler@a ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
0 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: &33 1r03yC L'A-L- City/County: Up,nrl Sampling Date: II/aZ/
Applicant/Owner: 3\04k A eA%C.)41\ State: r1C_ Sampling Point: InlR l 19.
Investigator(s): ', rxoW-I-Lbr' Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hilislope, terrace, etc.):\abo�sr)c l Local relief (concave, convex, none): C p/'C_a_ Slope (%): (�
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Subregion (LRRorMLRA): L'2 V -V 7 Lat: '55,. PBS, Long: .-E0_ (3,(13--y
°I Datum:I/1Cj5 8
Soil Map Unit Name: C\V A ` agile s.e)e% 5t \� Q.oq s,"
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes I No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? /JO Are "Normal Circumstances" present'? Yes ../ No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? PJ!` (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
NWI classification:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes Y No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?
Yes J No
Remarks:
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HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicraters (m(nimum,of one is required: check all that apply)
5 econdary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Surface Soil Cracks
(B6)
Concave Surface (B8)
(B10)
(B16)
Table (C2)
(C8)
on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Plants (D1)
(D2)
(03)
Relief (D4)
(D5)
urface Water (A1) -- True Aquatic Plants (B14) Sparsely Vegetated
/High Water Table (A2) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns
Saturation (A3) * Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) — Moss Trim Lines
Water Marks (B1) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ! Dry -Season Water
Sediment Deposits (B2) ,^ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Crayfish Burrows
Drift Deposits (B3) _ Thin Muck Surface (C 7) _ Saturation Visible
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) — Stunted or Stressed
Iron Deposits (85) _ Geomorphic Position
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery (B7) ;hallow Aquitard
j, ' Water -Stained Leaves (B9) J Microtopographic
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13) _ZFAC-Neutral Test
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No v/ Depth (inches): —
Wetland Hydrology Present?
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Yes V
No
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Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): I (r
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Saturation Present? Yes s% No Depth (inches): Q(r
(includes ca illary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: Vd13
Tree tratum (Plot size:
1. € /CbtS pa o
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3.
4.
5.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
% Cover t®? Status
AL
(05- = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 33 20% of total cover: 13
Sapling/§hrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 }
1. --Xuniicai [A \:).; ek; OiA
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
rAcjA
= Total Cover
5070 of total cover: 3 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1. 17t�ic)v tkM lArainc4LU&IN\ ) Q ,L
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, gr FAC:
(A)
S (B)
5070 (A/B)
Prevalence index worksheet:
Total % Cove! of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
(B)
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
- Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is s3.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1
m) tall.
11.
$0 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover: o�
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1. KZ) owae od al;a `5- _AL_ FAC-
3.
4.
'S = Total Cover
50% of total cover: ' 20% of total cover:
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
hei • ht.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes ✓ No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Carps of Engineers
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -- Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Colorjmoist) % Tvae' Loc2 Texture Remarks
O, s y 5 /a 8a 7. s-- )12 ay ( M C�
$- 19, 1 is 7• YR f 30 C M CL
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (A1)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Dark Surface (S7)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
epleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Iron,Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_._ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
— Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes N7 No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2,0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region W 5 V
Project/Site: 55 , W D.1 pl Lim. City/County: No in Sampling Date: �\_'Q-L) /I 5
Applicant/Owner: ` e\ee(4.5- re Aqtee)Ce\re State: Nr� Sampling Point: WET" u-1Ce
investigator(s): C . IA oPrX1— . Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillsiope, terrace, etc.): net:400j f\ Local relief (concave, convex, none): , (i re Slope (%): 0 - d
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRQ- -?- (.1e(Q Lat: SS, 06L11A Long: -W. b.D� ., Datum: 1ee1iy� &
Soil Map Unit Name: G'nh- C�v,w00, s`1c 4ncArN , NWIclassification: ?E/11\
Are climatic ! hydrologic conditions on the see typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed?,30 Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation ,_, Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? /‘10 (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes it No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: secondary ndicators"(m.ielmum of two required1 -
prireery Indicatoes (minimum of one ip required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
. Surface Water (Al) — True Aquatic Plants (ka14) �- Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
High Water Table (A2) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Drainage Patterns (B10)
ac Saturation (A3) X Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
_ Water Marks (e1) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (B2) „ Recent iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) — Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Drift Deposits (e3) Thin Muck Surface (C7) — Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) T, Other (Explain in Remarks) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
-.. Iron Deposits (B5) g Geomorphic Position (D2)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (B9) ✓ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13) "FAC-Neutral Test (05)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
N
Yes X No Depth (inches): 2
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Water Table Present?
_
Yes )( No Depth (inches): b rr
Saturation Present?
.
Yes X No Depth (inches):
includes ca•illar frin e
, ,`e)
Describe Recorded Data
tream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Wiiel
to DC. SOO SeL..a' Lt. 14-. WTI_
US Army Corps of Engineers
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: W
jreq ;stratum (Plot size: 3 b
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
% Cover Soecies? Status
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: _ 20% of total cover:
Saplino/Shrub yStratum (Plot size: 15 )
2.
3.
4.
5 ,
6 —
7.
8.
9.
/2 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
HerkStratum (Plot size: .5 `
ctn lc La zz5 i� I
3.,ail�,nn �AxtArn ,
s
5.
6.
7.
8.
g.
10. ,.
11.
,35 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: IS 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 3 O ., )
1. .�
2.
4
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 0 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species a
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across Ail Strata: . , (B)
Percent of Dominant Species T i7
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: ILO a ` (AB)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply b'(:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW spades x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACT! species x 4 =
UPI. species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
y12 Dominance Test i .50%
3 - Prevalence Index is s3.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Pour Vegetation Strata:
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1
m) tall.
Herb Al! herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3,28 ft In
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
US Army Corps of Engineers
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point:WE.,e1-
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Tvoe' Loc2 Textyre Remarks
2 -3 coi& 5/t $0 1 ON V 4°/3 1S G M
bye_¢/6 c P` Cam.
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed);
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
_ Dark Surface (S7)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
2 Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F8)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
Umbria Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Sells (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
. _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be presont,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: k�j Wci.)'Qr Ni. City/County: Oki O (AA Sampling Date: I) 04CIS
Applicant/Owner: \Q(k
investigator(s): -. W 1.i
Landform (hilislope, terrace, etc.): �1 ni'. 1) o n
Subregign (LRR or MLRA): +! .. �i ' 13fp Lat:
Soil Map Unit Name: Cif. A - '57, Pr Q ,c v
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? NO Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes 2(
Are Vegetation „ , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? L)O (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No )C
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No x
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?
Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
State: i\)C- Sampling Point: uP We,
Section, Township, Range:
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Wetland Hydrology IndiCators:
Primary, Indicators (minimum of one is regpireti:SheFk all that apply)
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A?)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (52)
Drift Deposits (83)
T Algal Mat or Crust (84)
Iron Deposits (85)
T Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?
includes capillary fringe).
B7)
Long:
ow.
NWI classification:
Slope (%): D -
Datum:
XNo (If no, explain in Remarks.)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
No
Secondary Indictors (minimum of two required)
Surface Soil Cracks (86)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
_ Drainage Patterns (310)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
T Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Geomorphic Position (02)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Yes -
Yes
Yes
No X Depth (inches):
No Depth (inches):
No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos; previous inspections), If available:
Remarks:
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: \rJE,U?
Absolute Dominant indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 0) % Cover Species? Status
1. Att( (JQ(J `p0
2. ,12." Aa,"bar sk.-y rac,�lum, w F�c_
3.
4.
5,
6.
7.
O = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 4.0 20% of total cover: \la
Sapllno/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: S )
1. \• _s 6 6-9 _
2. 1.4c.t$4-rvm 5`Inew,Se-
4.
5.
s^
ID 'WL
5
7.
8.
9.
30 = Total Cover
0% of total cover: 15 20% of total cover: %
Herb Stratum (Plot size: .
2. ‘Ice,-p-Ec . AI IA rn S"flLL) to l '\ FA r
3.
4..
5.
S0
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
X F(
C, 5 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 33 20% of total cover: t 3
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: o
ce on
2. Sri, .1 a taSt �,..:%-tA••
3.
4.
5.
FAd-
40 h €c
50% of total cover: .7--3
45 = Total Cover
20% of total cover:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species t (�B)
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (7 /
(A)
(B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply, by:
OBL species x I =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A)
Prevalence Index = B!A =
(B)
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
Z2.- Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1
m) tall,
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes V/ No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Ppint: Nrk UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color 'moist) % Tyne' L9cz Texture
CL—
'Type: C=Copcentration, D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (A1)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
- Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
- Depleted Below Dark Surface (All)
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
- Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Greyed Matrix (84)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed);
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
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Remarks
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Dark Surface (57)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
- Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
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