20140399 Ver 1_401 Application_20140414

Newkirk
Charleston, SC • Bluffton, SC
15 April 2014
Ms Jennifer Burdette
NCDENR -DWQ
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: Pope/Holbrook Elementary School
SAW- 2010 -00786
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Dear Ms Burdette,
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Enclosed for your review and use is a PCN in accordance with NWP 14 for proposed wetland impacts
associated with two small road crossings that will facilitate a new consolidated elementary school at
the Linden Oaks subdivision of Fort Bragg Also enclosed is a check for the application fee A
complete copy of this application has been submitted to Ms Liz Hair of the USACE Wilmington
District
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments you may have concerning this
application
Sincerely,
Ryan Clarey
Newkirk Environmental, Inc
Charleston, SC Office
Cc Erich Hoffman, Senior Wildlife Biologist, DPW, Fort Bragg
Enclosures
Post Office Box 746, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina 29465 -0746 • 1887 Clements Ferry Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29492
Telephone [phone] • Facsimile (843) 388 -6580 • general cr newkirkenv com * www newkirkenvuonmental com

SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. NSA PARCEL ID: 9573 -63 -2220
STREET ADDRESS: Percy Blvd , Ft Bragg, NC 28326 Property location Is within the Linden Oak Subdivision
Agent Authorization is for the property associated with new Pope /Holbrook Elementary School
Please print: Gregory can erector of Public Works, Fort Bragg, NC
Property Owner: ,
Property Owner:
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Ryan Clarey
(Contractor / Agent)
of Newkirk Environmental, Inc
(Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
2175 Reilly Road, Stop A, Fort Bragg, NC 29310
Telephone: [phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Date: Date:

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Form Version 14 January 2009
Page 1 of 10
PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
I
Processing
1a
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps
®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit
1b
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑Yes ®No
1d
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
®401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑Riparian Buffer Authorization
le
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification
❑Yes ®No
For the record only for Corps Permit
❑Yes ®No
1f
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program
®Yes ❑No
1 g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below
❑Yes ®No
1 h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑Yes ®No
2
Project Information
2a
Name of project
Pope /Holbrook Elementary School
2b
County
Harnett
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Fort Bragg
2d
Subdivision name
Fort Bragg Linden Oaks I lull
2e
NCDOT only, T I P or state protect no
APR 2 G
3
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
United States of America ' WA t
3b
Deed Book and Page No
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
U S Army Corps of Engineers
3d
Street address
100 West Oglethorpe St
3e
City, state, zip
Savannah, GA, 31401
3f
Telephone no
912 - 652 -5279
3g
Fax no
910- 432 -6908
3h
Email address
michelle peralta @usace army and
Page 1 of 10
PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009

Page 2 of 10
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑Agent ®Other, specify USACE, Savannah District Project Manager
4b
Name
Michelle Peralta
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
USACE, Savannah District
4d
Street address
100 West Oglethorpe St
4e
City, state, zip
Savannah, GA, 31401
4f
Telephone no
912- 652 -5103
4g
Fax no
910 - 432 -6908
4h
Email address
Michelle Peralta @usace army mil
5
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
Ryan Clarey
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Newkirk Environmental, Inc
5c
Street address
1887 Clements Ferry Road
5d
City, state, zip
Charleston, SC 29492
5e
Telephone no
843 - 388 -6585
5f
Fax no
843 - 388 -6580
5g
Email address
ryan @newkirkenv corn
Page 2 of 10

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
IL Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
9573 -63 -2220
1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 251907 Longitude -79 03501
1 c Property size
5986 acres
2 Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
Unnamed Tributary of Muddy Creek
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C
2c River basin
Cape Fear
3. Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application
See Continuation Sheet
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 5 73
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 0
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
See Continuation Sheet
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
See Continuation Sheet
4 Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
®Yes ❑No ❑Unknown
Comments
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what
type of determination was made?
❑Preliminary ®Final
4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known) Derrick Phmney
Agency /Consultant Company Newkirk Environmental, Inc
Other
4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
SAW- 2010 -00786 March 25, 2013
5 Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes ®No ❑Unknown
5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6. Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑Yes ®No
6b If yes,explain
Page 3 of 10
PCN Form —Version 14 January 2009

C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
®Wetlands ❑Streams — tributaries ❑Buffers ❑Open Waters ❑Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b
Type of impact
2c
Type of wetland
2d
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWO (401, other)
2f
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P
Fill /Culvert
Headwater forest
Yes
Corps
028
W2 P
Fill /Culvert
Headwater forest
Yes
Corps
012
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g Total Wetland Impacts
040
2h Comments
3 Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
3b
Type of impact
3c
Stream name
3d
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e
Type of
jurisdiction
3f
Average
stream
width
feet
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
31 Comments
Page 4 of 10
PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

4 Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water
of the U S then individually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01
02
03
04
4f Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5 Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID number
5b
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
acres
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
P2
5f Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑Yes ❑No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a Project is in which protected basin?
❑Neuse ❑Tar- Pamlico ❑Catawba ❑Randleman ❑Other
6b
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Stream name
6e
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f
Zone 1
impact
(square
6g
Zone 2
impact
feet)e
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h Total Buffer Impacts
61 Comments
Page 5 of 10

D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
t
Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
See Continuation Sheet
1b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
See Continuation Sheet
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 ❑No
2b
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑DWQ ®Corps
2c
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑Mitigation bank
®Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a
Name of Mitigation Bank
3b
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Type
Type
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
3c
Comments
4
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a
Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
®Yes
4b
Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
Choose one
4d
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
040 acres
4f
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h
Comments
5
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
Page 6 of 10
PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009

6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑Yes ®No
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
Page 7 of 10

E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
❑Yes ®No
1b
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑Yes ❑No
2
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
21 1%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
®Yes ❑No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
See Continuation Sheet
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Ft Bragg DPW, WMB
3
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Ft Bragg, NC (MS4)
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply)
®Phase II
❑NSW
❑USMP
❑Water Supply Watershed
❑Other
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑Yes ®No
4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply)
❑Coastal counties
❑HOW
❑ORW
®Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑Yes ®No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
®Yes ❑No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
®Yes ❑No
Page 8 of 10
PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009

F. Supplementary Information
1
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
®Yes ❑No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b
If you answered 'yes' to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
®Yes ❑No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c
If you answered 'yes' to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
®Yes [-]No
letter )
Comments
2
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland
❑Yes ®No
Standards, or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑Yes ®No
2c
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered 'yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
4
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated
from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
See Continuation Sheet
Page 9 of 10
PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

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?
[]Yes ®No
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts?
®Yes ❑No
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
Raleigh
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT and MITIGATED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT for CONSTRUCTION OF A
SCHOOL BALL FIELDS AND FENCING at FORT BRAGG MILITARY RESERVATION, NORTH CAROLINA (Attached)
6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑Yes ®No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http / /www habitat noaa gov /protection /efh /efhmapper /index html
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 (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
❑Yes ®No
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT and MITIGATED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT for CONSTRUCTION OF A
SCHOOL BALL FIELDS AND FENCING at FORT BRAGG MILITARY RESERVATION, NORTH CAROLINA (Attached)
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑Yes ®No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
See Continuation Sheet
Ryan Clarey
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
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4/15/14
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided )
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-- Continuation Sheet --
Item B.3a — The proposed site is within the Linden Oaks housing area, previously known as the Northern Training Area
Linden Oaks is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Highway 87 The existing site is
a wooded trapezoidal shaped area of approximately 37 acres located in the northeast corner of the Linden Oaks
boundary The site is bordered by a dirt perimeter, patrol road and perimeter fence on the north, east, and south sides
and by Percy Boulevard along the western property boundary The existing topography generally slopes from north to
south and varies in grade from 2 to 8 percent The total grade difference from highest to lowest point on site is
approximately 60 feet Land use in the general area can be described as either residential neighborhoods or wooded and
undeveloped parcels associated with Fort Bragg
Item B 3d — The purpose of the proposed project is to provide an up -to -date elementary school facility and attendant
features to serve the needs of the residents of Fort Bragg and the associated school district The project proposes to
construct a new elementary school (PreK -5th Grade) for 625 students
Item 113.3e — The proposed site improvements include parking, sidewalks, drop -off areas, bus loop and parking, service
area, playgrounds, and multi-purpose courts The school will be located near the center of the parcel in the plan east -
west direction, and towards the north end of the site The school's proposed location is the highest area of the site with
an approximate elevation of 320 feet By siting the building on the northern portion of the site, additional buildable areas
outside of the wetland delineation are maximized for parking, service drives, and bus /drop -off loops The project will
necessitate standard construction methods and equipment such as graders, excavators, bulldozers, pile drivers, etc to
complete the project The site will first be cleared, then graded and ultimately the proposed structures will be
constructed
Item D.1a — Through careful master planning centered around both the approved wetland delineation and the site's
natural topography, the project engineer was able to design a viable long -term project with its main development
components sited outside of the site's aquatic resources and the 50 foot wetland buffer imposed by Ft Bragg DPW, Water
Management Branch Furthermore, to maximize the buildable areas outside of the delineated wetlands the school was
positioned on the northern portion of the site, above the second wetland and east of the first wetland Wetland impacts
have been limited to perpendicular road crossings, which impact the wetlands at their narrowest geometrical widths
Item D.1b — To result in minimal fills and impacts at the two wetland road crossings, entrance walks, parking lots and
roads have been graded to mimic the existing site drainage as closely as possible to maintain grades permitted by Ft
Bragg and industry design standards The building pad's finished floor elevation (FFE) is set at 309 feet, an 11 foot
difference from the existing grades This FIFE reduces the elevation difference required, therefore reducing the amount of
fill and disturbance required at each wetland crossing Retaining wall sections have also been used in several areas
around the site to eliminate additional wetland impacts Further avoidance of wetland impacts will occur at the two
proposed road crossings as a result of crossing the wetlands perpendicularly and at the narrowest width In addition,
required stormwater basins will be constructed outside of the site's wetlands to further minimize impacts to aquatic
resources
Item E.2d — The project will consist of a single project area and be permitted under a single high density storm water
permit Post - development hydrology was designed to mimic the existing site drainage as closely as possible Efforts
were made to divide the newly developed areas appropriately for treatment before discharging to their respective
boundaries Areas around the building have been graded to ensure positive drainage toward area inlets Parking lots and
roads have been graded to reflect the natural topography while efficiently capturing runoff through a series of inlet
structures and underground drainage systems The majority of the runoff produced by the newly developed site is divided
into three basins that ultimately discharge into three individual wet detention ponds Each wet detention pond is sized
appropriately to meet all quality and quantity set forth by Fort Bragg and NCDWQ before being released to their
respective boundaries

Item F 4a — An 18 inch diameter gravity sewer trunk line is located approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of
Percy Blvd and the new entrance drive This line conveys all of the wastewater from Linden Oaks to a Harnett County
regional lift station to the east From a manhole along the 18 inch trunk line, a new sewer main will run north to the
property limits and then follow the entry road into the site Near the building, the main will branch around each side of the
building to pick up multiple service lines The new sewer mains will be 8 inch PVC connected to precast concrete
manholes The building service lines will be 6 inch PVC
Item F 8c — From scaling the FEMA Map (Community number 370328, Panel 9584, Suffix `J', dated October 3, 2006), the
site lies in Zone X, which is outside of the 100 -yr flood zone

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
• 4q N �0a0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726
October 5, 2012
Mr. Gregory G. Bean
Department of the Army
Director of Public Works Business Center
Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
Dear Mr Bean:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed your June 27, 2012 letter regarding the
proposed construction of security fencing and facilities to serve residents of the Linden Oaks
Housing Area, a military housing privatization project on Fort Bragg in Harnett County, North
Carolina. The proposed construction involves three elements construction of recreational ball
fields, construction of a new elementary school and installation of security fencing. The project
area falls within suitable, occupied habitat for the federally listed, endangered red - cockaded
woodpecker (Picoides borealis; RCW). Our comments are provided in accordance with section
7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq )
The project involves the proposed creation of three features to serve the Linden Oaks
community: (1) construction of recreational ball fields (project number PNHH30001 -2P, Site A),
(2) construction of Linden Oaks Elementary School (Site B) and the installation of four fence
segments (project numbers FA00041 -1P, FA00054 -2P, FAQ0055 -2P and FF00056 -1 -P, Site C)
All six projects are located at Linden Oaks in the Northern Training Area of Fort Bragg. These
projects will provide recreation opportunities and basic services for military families Linden
Oaks is a large military housing community that was established through the Residential
Communities Initiative (RCI) Program. The RCI Program is operated by Picerne Military
Housing and involves a 50 -year lease with the installation.
Fort Bragg initially informally consulted with the Service on the potential impacts of
implementing the RCI program on federally protected species in 2002 - 2003 Fort Bragg
subsequently re- initiated informal consultation in 2006, 2007, and 2011 as newly budded RCW
territories were detected (clusters 1043, 1044 and 1047). Fort Bragg's March 28, 2011 letter
summarizes the status of the groups using these territories as well as the group residing in Cluster
346, and conservation measures proposed by Fort Bragg to minunize potential impacts to RCWs
associated with the RCI project.
According to your June 27, 2012 letter, the approximate size of site A is 19 5 acres and site B is
50.7 acres. At Site A, two baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, and a multi - purpose sport court
will be constructed. An elementary school will be constructed at Site B. Site C involves
construction of perimeter fencing around Linden Oaks Housing Area, Shugart Schools and
Linden Oaks School. The sports fields were planned to minimize tree removal and will occur
within the center of the military housing community.

The new elementary school location was chosen near the northeast end of the Linden Oaks
housing community. The site was chosen to avoid impacts to wetlands. Tree loss would take
place outside of any habitat Fort Bragg currently manages for RCW conservation.
Most of the perimeter fence location will occur in open areas along the Picerne lease boundary
and existing firebreaks. The fence alignment will remove very few mature trees >_ 10 inches in
diameter at breast height (DBH). Fort Bragg has determined that pine tree removal associated
with fence construction will be inconsequential.
The southern portion of Site A, approximately 5.76 acres, falls within the 0.5 mile foraging
partition of RCW cluster 1044 The affected timber is composed of 53- year -old slash pine
(Ptnus elhottit) trees. The average tree diameter size is between 10 -13 inches DBH. Impacts to
this portion of Cluster 1044's 0 5 -mile partition were addressed through informal consultation
which was concluded through the Service's March 8, 2006 concurrence letter on a previous re-
evaluation of the RCI. Fort Bragg's January 12, 2006 letter identified 80 15 acres of pine forest
(mostly slash pine) that would be removed as a result of RCI development. Loss of the 5.76
acres in addition to 0.34 additional acres within the 0.5 -mile radius territory identified in your
June 27, 2012 letter would be insignificant.
No impacts to foraging habitat within Cluster 1044's 0.25 -mile radius core territory are
anticipated. The project would have no effect on RCW cavity or cavity start trees Fort Bragg's
foraging habitat assessment determined that a total of 95.77 managed contiguous potential good
quality foraging habitat ( PGQFH) acres occur within the 0.5 -mile partition. The 0.25 -mile radius
partition contains and would retain 88.73 acres of PGQFH While the Standard for Managed
Stability (SMS) thresholds are met within the 0.5 -mile radius, Recovery Standard (RS)
parameters are not
Site B occurs outside of any managed RCW foraging partition or any habitat Fort Bragg
currently manages for RCW conservation, therefore no RCW impacts to managed habitat are
anticipated. Construction at Site C will involve installation of fencing in open areas and not
require any tree removal. The fence alignment has been designed to minimize tree impacts. Only
a few short stretches of the perimeter fence will be placed in the forest. Most of the fence will
follow existing boundary roads or firebreaks and the fence will tie into existing wetlands in some
areas. The perimeter fence will pass through managed RCW habitat within the 0.5 -mile radius
foraging partitions for clusters 1037 and 1044. However, Fort Bragg's foraging habitat analyses
determined that very few pine stems ? 10- inches in diameter will be removed and that the
amount of tree loss is negligible.
Your June 27, 2012 letter states that Picerne Military Housing has agreed not to develop
approximately 68 56 acres of pine forest within the designated Linden Oaks Housing Area that
overlaps a substantial portion of cluster 1044's 0.5 -mile partition, including the northern 20 % of
its 0 25 -mile core foraging partition. The 68.56 -acre area is located southwest of the homes on
Bloom Road and is forested in 46 -year -old slash pine. This area will be excluded from future
development and maintained as RCW foraging habitat.
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Fort Bragg has concluded that the proposed construction of security fencing and facilities to
serve residents of the Linden Oaks Housing Area is not likely to adversely affect the RCW.
Also, no suitable habitat for the Saint Francis' satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchelln francisci)
was found within the project areas.
Surveys of the project area for rare and federally listed plants were conducted in October 2011
and May 2012. No suitable habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered plant species
was present. A small population of Sandhills pixie -moss (Pyxidanthera barbulata
var. brevifolia) was discovered Sandhills pixie -moss is listed by the State of North Carolina as
an endangered species. The project has been designed to avoid impacts to this discrete plant site
Based on a review of the information provided, the Service concurs with your determination that
the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect the RCW and will have no effect on any
other federally listed species on Fort Bragg. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2)
of the Act have been satisfied. We remind you that obligations under section 7 consultation 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 determined that may be affected by the identified action
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. John Hammond at 919 -856-
4520 (Ext. 28). Thank you for your continued cooperation with our agency.
Sincerely,
Pete Benja in
Field Supervisor
Cc: Mr. Will McDearman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Susan Miller, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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NCEEP Project
Acceptance Letter

Ecowstem
PROGRAM
February 17, 2014
Michelle Peralta
USACE
100 W Oglethorpe St
Savannah, SC 31401
Project- Pope /Holbrook Elementary School Ft Bragg
Expiration of Acceptance: August 17, 2014
County Hainett
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below Please
note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation
for project impacts It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be
approved You must also comply with all other state federal or local government permits regulations of authorizations associated
with the proposed activity including SL 2009 -337 An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by
S L 2011 -343
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable if we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit/401 Certification /CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work The amount of the in-
Lieu -Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www nceep net
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP, the impacts that may iequne compensatory mitigation are
summarized in the following table The amount of mitigation required and assigned to NCEEP for this impact is determined by
permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below EEP will debit the Jumping Run Creek mitigation site to
satisty
the mitt ation_re
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assoclateo wan tins impact
River
Basin
CU
Location
Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer 1
(Sq Ft )
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impact
Cape Fear
03030004
0
0
0
0 402 0
0
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Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in
accoidance with the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Piogiam In -Lieu Fee
instrument dated July 28 2010
Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP If your have any questions or need additional infoi oration please contact Kelly Williams at
(919) 707 -8915
Sincerely,
James ttanfill
Asset Management Supervisor
cc Karen Higgins NCDWR Wetlands/401 Unit
Ronnie Smith, USACE- Wilmington
Ryan Clarey, agent
File W_r*A
Prot our State
NCDENR
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 -707 -8976 / www nceep net

Environmental Assessment

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
FORT BRAGG GARRISON COMMAND
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
and
MITIGATED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
for
CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL, BALL FIELDS, AND FENCING
at FORT BRAGG MILITARY RESERVATION, NORTH CAROLINA
November 2012
Prepared by:
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In compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
FORT BRAGG GARRISON CON54AND
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMN[AND
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
and
MITIGATED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
for
CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL, BALL FIELDS, AND FENCING
at FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
November 2012
Prepared for-
Directorate of Public Works
Fort Bragg Garrison Command
Installation Management Command
ATTN: IMBG -PW
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
In compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
and
MITIGATED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
for
CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL, SALL FIELDS, AND FENCING
at FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
SIGNATURES
Prepared bys
LESLIE STEWART
NEPA Analyst
Date: 4-1 NOV14L
Proponent*
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GREGORY G. BEAN
Director of Public Works
Date: o(� Nw /�
Approval:
Environmental Review-
DAVID A. HEINS
Chief, Environmental Division
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COL, JA
Staff Judge Advocate
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
FORT BRAGG GARRISON COMMAND
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
for
CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL, BALL FIELDS, AND FENCING
at FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This environmental assessment (EA) provides an analysis of the
environmental and socioeconomic effects of the following proposed
actions. This EA is being undertaken in order to comply with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and Title 32 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 651, to inform decision makers and
the public of likely environmental consequences of the proposed
actions and alternatives, and to provide a forum for public feedback.
1 Proposed Action. The proposed action will construct a new
elementary school, three ball fields, and boundary fencing at the
Northern Training Area (NTA), Fort Bragg, North Carolina (NC). The
parcel of land the school will be constructed on will be permitted to
the Department of Defense Education Activity. The school is being
constructed to replace the Pope and Holbrook Elementary Schools that
will be demolished due to age and degradation. The demolition of the
two schools is covered under the School Modernization Programmatic
Environmental Assessment (PEA), July 25, 2012. The School
Modernization PEA mentioned the construction of the new school but
the exact location was not known when the document was finalized.
The proposed school construction project will also include: parking
and associated utility connections for the school including septic
and potable water; ball fields; boundary fencing; storm water
detention; and erosion control measures.
2. Description of Alternatives. There were four alternatives
identified as potentially suitable for the proposed actions and
evaluated against the screening criteria. The alternatives are as
follows:
Alternative 1: No Action Alternative The No Action Alternative
will not construct the new elementary school, boundary fencing, or
ball fields. This alternative does not meet the purpose and need.
However, the Council on Environmental Quality and Army NEPA
regulations require consideration and analysis of the No Action
Alternative to provide a baseline against which the other
alternatives may be compared.
Alternative 2: Construct a school, three ball fields, a parking lot
with 126 parking spaces, and boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the
Northern Training Area (NTA): This alternative will assess the
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construction of a new school, three ball fields, a parking lot with
126 spaces, and boundary fencing at the NTA. Figures 2 -1 through 2 -3
show the area that will be assessed in this alternative.
Alternative 3. Construct a school, three ball fields, a parking lot
with 126 parking spaces, and boundary fencing on the Pope School
site: This alternative will assess the construction of a school,
three ball fields, a parking lot with 126 spaces, and fencing on the
site where Pope School will be demolished at Fort Bragg, NC.
Alternative 4: Construct a school, three ball fields, a parking lot
with 126 parking spaces, and boundary fencing on the Holbrook School
site: This alternative will assess the construction of a school, a
parking lot with 126 spaces, three ball fields, and fencing on the
site where Holbrook School will be demolished at Fort Bragg, NC.
Fort Bragg's 2008 Real Property Master Plan Long -Range Component
includes a future land -use plan and a long -range development plan.
This plan aids in project planning and formulating project
alternatives that will not conflict with natural, cultural,
operational, or safety constraints. Based on the alternatives
screening process, Alternatives 3 and 4 were eliminated from full
analysis in this EA. The only alternatives carried forward for
analysis are Alternatives 1 and 2.
3. Anticipated Environmental Impacts For the two alternatives
assessed fully in this EA, the analyses found there would be no
effects on air quality, human health and safety, asbestos and lead -
based paint, solid waste, infrastructure, transportation, and
socioeconomics. There will only be non - significant impacts on water
resources (including wetlands and storm water management), cultural
resources, natural resources, and cumulative effects
4. Preferred Alternative. Based on the results of the impact
analysis, the Installation selects Alternative 2 (construct a school,
ball fields, and boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA, NC.) as
the preferred alternative.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
i
Table
of Contents
111
List
of Figures
v
List
of Tables
v
Appendices
v
1 0
WHAT IS THE PROPOSED ACTIONI
1
1.1
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION?
1
1.2
WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADE?
4
1 3
WHAT IS THE SCOPING AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS?
4
2.0
WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS?
5
2.1
WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVES SCREENING PROCESS?
5
2.2
WHAT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE?
7
3.0
WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED
ACTIONI
11
3 1
RESOURCES NOT IMPACTED
11
3.2
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
14
3.3
SOIL CONSERVATION AND WATER RESOURCES
19
3.4
WETLANDS
21
4.0
IMPACT SUMMARY
22
5.0
PREPARATION AND CONSULTATION
22
5.1
LIST OF PREPARERS
22
5.2
LIST OF AGENCIES CONSULTED
22
5.3
LIST OF PERSONS CONSULTED
23
5.4
REFERENCES
23
6.0
DISTRIBUTION LIST
26
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6.1 LIBRARIES
6.2 AGENCIES
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 -1. Linden Oaks Phases I and II
3
Figure 2 -1 Area Assessed for Alternative 2: Construct a school at
Linden Oaks in the NTA 8
Figure 2 -2. Area Assessed for Alternative 2: Construct ball fields
at Linden Oaks in the NTA 9
Figure 2 -3. Area Assessed for Alternative 2: Construct boundary
fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA 10
Figure 3 -1. Hardwood Treatment Area and Protected Area 17
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3 -1. Comparison of Potential Impacts of the Alternatives 11
APPENDICES
Appendix A DoDEA 2011 Quality Ratings 27
Appendix B The Directorate of Public Works Letter to the State
Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation 31
Appendix C The State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation Concurrence 36
Appendix D The United States Fish and Wildlife Service Letter and
Concurrence 39
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MAIN

1.0 WHAT IS THE PROPOSED ACTION?
The proposed action will construct a school, three ball fields, and
boundary fencing at Linden Oaks, within the Northern Training Area
(NTA), Fort Bragg, North Carolina (NC). The ball fields will be
constructed on a 12 -acre parcel of land. The total land disturbance
associated with construction of the fence is 11 acres. The 22 -acre
parcel of land the school will be constructed on will be permitted to
the Department of Defense Education Activity The proposed school
construction project will also include: parking; associated utility
connections including septic and potable water; storm water detention
ponds; and erosion control measures.
1.0.1 When will the project be executed> The proposed project is
anticipated to be executed in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013.
1.1 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTIONI
The goal of the proposed project is to provide military Families with
a safe place to live and recreate. It will also provide military
children with a new elementary school. Additionally, the RCI EA was
completed in 2003 to privatize military housing. This EA also
assessed providing ancillary supporting facilities to enhance Fort
Bragg's Residential Community. The proposed boundary fence would
ensure safety for the Linden Oaks Housing Community. The three ball
fields would support the children attending the two existing schools
and the proposed new school at Linden Oaks There is a need for a
new elementary school because the two existing schools are old and in
disrepair. Pope School was constructed�in 1967 and Holbrook School
was constructed in 1958. Both schools have been identified by DoDEA
as having a substandard quality rating. See Appendix A. These
schools do not have the communication wiring required for new
technology; the cost to update these facilities exceeds the cost to
replace them. The demolition of the Pope and Holbrook schools is
covered under the School Modernization Programmatic Environmental
Assessment (PEA) (2012). The School Modernization PEA also assessed
demolition and consolidation of Murray and McNair Schools, demolition
and re -build of Butner School, and demolition and re -build of Irwin
School.
Fort Bragg and DoDEA officials were analyzing the distribution of the
Fort Bragg school age population at the time of the School
Modernization PEA publication to determine the best location to
construct the consolidated Pope /Holbrook School. Because of this new
housing area, Fort Bragg has seen a population movement of Families
to Linden Oaks, lowering the population of schools on the Cantonment.
According to this projection, both Pope and Holbrook Elementary
Schools would be demolished after the construction of the new
consolidated elementary school at Linden Oaks is complete. This
scenario would require re- distribution of current attendance.
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Children attending school on the Main Cantonment would be re-
distributed to new or modernized schools on the Main Cantonment.
Children currently attending Pope and Holbrook Schools would be re-
distributed to Devers and Bowley Schools upon demolition of both Pope
and Holbrook Schools. Fort Bragg and DoDEA officials determined
consolidation of Murray /McNair Schools and Pope /Holbrook Schools
would maximize available funding to modernize as many Fort Bragg
Schools as possible, while providing for the existing population.
The proposed project footprints in this EA fall within the boundaries
of the RCI and Linden Oaks Phases I and II EAs; however, the specific
scopes of work were not addressed Phase I construction and
occupancy was evaluated in the RCI EA (2003). Phase II construction
and occupancy was evaluated in the Linden Oaks Phase II Housing EA
(2011). The land area shown in Figure 2 -1 is covered in the RCI EA
on pages 2 through 7 See Figure 1 -1 for a map depicting Phases I
and II development areas at Linden Oaks.
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Figure 1 -1: Linden Oaks Phases I and II
Linden Oaks Phase I and II
Title: Linden Oaks Phase I and II
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0 6501 300 2.600 3 900 5.200
Prepared By: Leslie Stewart
S Prepared Date: January 18, 2011

1.2 WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADEI
The proponent for the proposed action is the Garrison Commander of
the Installation, who decides which alternative best meets the
purpose and need of the proposed action including location,
mitigation, configuration, and supporting infrastructure.
1.3 WHAT IS THE SCOPING AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS?
This EA was prepared to comply with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) of 1969 [42 United States Code (USC) 4321 et seq.] Council
on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations 40 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Parts 1500 -1508, and 32 CFR Part 651 (Environmental
Analysis of Army Actions). Pursuant to 32 CFR Part 651, this EA will
evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the projects This
EA assesses a block of land in the Northern Training Area to
determine the environmental impacts of constructing a school,
supporting utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
This EA and a draft mitigated Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI)
will be made available to state and federal agencies (through the
North Carolina Department of Administration) and the public for a 30-
day review. Written comments and questions about the EA and
mitigated FNSI may be directed to: Ms. Leslie Stewart, NEPA Analyst,
United States Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters,
United States Army Garrison, Fort Bragg, 2175 Reilly Road, Stop A,
(IMBG- PWE -M), Fort Bragg, NC 28310.
A copy of the EA will be provided for review at http• / /www bragg.
army.mil /directorates /dpw /envdiv /emb /Pages /NEPA.aspx, as well as the
following locations:
Cumberland County Public Library, 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC
28301.
John L. Throckmorton Library, Bldg. 1 -3346, Randolph Street, Fort
Bragg, NC 28310
All comments should be directed to the Directorate of Public Works,
Environmental Management Branch, Building 3 -1137, Reilly Road, Fort
Bragg, NC, 28310. During the comment period, any public comments
received will be collected, logged, and incorporated into the draft
mitigated FNSI as necessary. Once all comments have been received, a
final mitigated FNSI will be prepared.
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2.0 WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS?
This section is a summary of the alternatives, and compares the
alternatives in terms of environmental impacts and their achievement
of objectives.
2.0.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative: The No Action
Alternative will not construct a school, ball fields, or boundary
fencing. This alternative does not meet the purpose and need;
however, the CEQ and Army NEPA regulations require consideration and
analysis of the No Action Alternative to provide a baseline against
which the other alternatives may be compared
2.0.2 Alternative 2: Construct a school, a parking lot with 126
spaces, three ball fields, and boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the
NTA: This alternative will assess the construction of a school,
three ball fields, a parking lot with 126 parking spaces, and
boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA. Figure 2 -1 shows the
area that will be assessed in this alternative.
2.0.3 Alternative 3 Construct a school, three ball fields, a
parking lot with 126 parking spaces, and boundary fencing on the Pope
School site. This alternative will assess the construction of a
school, three ball fields, and fencing on the site where Pope School
will be demolished at Fort Bragg, NC
2.0.4 Alternative 4: Construct a school, a parking lot with 126
parking spaces, three ball fields, and boundary fencing on the
Holbrook School site This alternative will assess the construction
of a school, a parking lot with 126 spaces, three ball fields, and
fencing on the site where Holbrook School will be demolished at Fort
Bragg, NC.
2.1 WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVES SCREENING PROCESS?
The Fort Bragg Master Planning Division utilizes a process to help
generate alternatives and proven rationale that represents a range of
reasonable alternatives. In 2010, Fort Bragg (in conjunction with
the consulting company Parsons) completed the EA for the
Implementation of the Real Property Master Plan. This EA evaluated
the 2008 Long -Range Component (LRC) of the Real Property Master Plan
and the use of the master planning process at Fort Bragg. The 2008
LRC includes a future land -use plan and a long -range development
plan. The future land -use plan recommended changes to the
Installation's land -use patterns to better support and sustain the
evolving missions of Fort Bragg and all assigned tenant units. The
screening criteria listed below are used to assess the reasonable
alternative(s) to be considered in this EA.
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2.1 1 Non - conflict with existing or future mission activities and
assignments. Alternatives considered in this EA may not conflict
with existing mission assignments and training activities, or future
mission assignments and training activities that are programmed and
funded.
Alternatives that disrupt, displace, or eliminate necessary mission
activities or future mission activities will be eliminated from full
consideration. Alternatives that do not meet the natural, cultural,
operational, or safety constraints; or alternatives that are
financially cost prohibitive will also be eliminated from full
consideration.
2.1.2 Maintain regulatory compliance. Alternatives considered must
allow for compliance with all state and federal regulations.
2.1.3 Consolidation and proximity to facilities. Alternatives
considered must provide a site that allows for the consolidation and
close proximity of the facilities to the people who will use them.
Any alternative that cannot provide such consolidation and proximity
will be eliminated from full consideration in this EA.
2.1.1.1 Alternatives Eliminated From Full Analysis: Based on the
alternatives screening process, Alternatives 3 and 4 will be
eliminated from full analysis in this EA. Officials from Fort Bragg
and DoDEA reviewed the distribution of the Fort Bragg school age
population to determine where the need existed most for a new school
They also evaluated constructing a consolidated school upon
demolition of Pope and Holbrook Schools to maximize available funding
for repairing or constructing new Fort Bragg school facilities.
Constructing a new consolidated school at Linden Oaks would provide
for the existing population at Linden Oaks, and reduce costs required
to bus Linden Oaks students to schools on the Main Cantonment.
The construction of a consolidated school, three ball fields, and
boundary fencing in the Cantonment is not feasible. The new
consolidated elementary school must be constructed prior to
demolishing the two old schools. There is no space on the Holbrook
site to provide for the larger consolidated new school. There is
space available on and adjacent to the existing Pope Elementary
School site to accommodate constructing a larger consolidated school.
However, the Installation Restoration Program determined the land
adjacent to Pope Elementary School is contaminated, thereby
eliminating this site as a possible school construction site.
Children currently attending Pope and Holbrook Schools will attend
Devers and Bowley Schools upon demolition of the existing facilities.
Fencing and ball fields are not needed on the Cantonment. The
Cantonment is currently fenced and there are existing ball fields to
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service the Main Cantonment population, therefore, Alternatives 3 and
4 were screened out
2.1.1 2 Alternatives Carried Forward For Full Analysis: The only
alternatives carried forward for analysis are Alternatives 1 and 2.
There are no other appropriate or reasonable alternatives that can be
realistically accomplished and still comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, and initiatives.
2.2 WHAT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE>
Of the alternatives considered, the preferred alternative is
Alternative 2 - construct a school, ball fields, and boundary fencing
at Linden Oaks in the NTA. This is the alternative that best
satisfies the purpose and need of the Army.
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Figure 2 -1 Area Assessed for Alternative 2: Construct a school at
Linden Oaks in the NTA
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at Linden Oaks in the NTA
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Figure 2 -3 Area Assessed for Alternative 2: Construct boundary
fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA
Construct Fencing at Linden Oaks
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RCW Clusters
- RCW Forage Partitions
Endangered Plant Sites
- Archeological Survey Areas
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FF00055-2P, and FF00056-2P
S Prepared By: Leslie Stewart
Prepared Date: July 6, 2012
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3.0 WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION'>
Table 3 -1 summarizes, by resource area, the impacts assessed for each
of the alternatives discussed in this EA.
Table 3 -1 Comparison of Potential Impacts of the Alternatives
This section describes the environmental resources attected by the
proposed action and the potential impacts on those resources for each
alternative considered. In all cases, these impacts are assessed and
verified by the appropriate subject matter experts and applicable
local, state, or federal agencies. The discussion below also takes
into account the cumulative effects of the proposed actions together
with the effects of other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable
future actions on a given resource area. These cumulative actions
can be found in the Army Residential Communities Initiative EA
(2003), the Implementation of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 05
and Army Modular Force Transformation Actions at Fort Bragg (BRAC) EA
(2006), and Grow the Army (GTA) EA (2008). These documents can be
reviewed at Fort Bragg's Directorate of Public Works (DPW), building
3 -1137.
3.1 RESOURCES NOT IMPACTED
The following resource areas are not discussed in detail in this EA:
3.1.1 Air Quality: Cumberland County and the surrounding areas are
designated as attainment. The Environmental Protection Agency is
proposing to lower the existing ground level ozone standards to
levels which may reverse the current status from attainment to non-
attainment. When this action occurs, the change in status will
subject the Installation to 40 CFR Parts 51 and 93, General Air
Conformity Standard which is only applicable to actions occurring on
federal property that are funded by, or require approval by federal
facilities in non - attainment areas. The Fort Bragg NEPA and Air
Quality Programs will monitor all proposed federal actions and
construction activities to ensure they will not impede local efforts
to control air pollution related to ground level ozone formation.
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Alternative 2 (Construct a
Alternative 1
school, ball fields, and
Resource Area
(No Action)
boundary fencing at Linden Oaks
in the NTA)
Biological
°. No impact
.'Nont
- significan
Resources
`Mater Resources;
'Non- significant
Non- significant
Geology and
°
,,Non- significant
Non- significant
Soils
This section describes the environmental resources attected by the
proposed action and the potential impacts on those resources for each
alternative considered. In all cases, these impacts are assessed and
verified by the appropriate subject matter experts and applicable
local, state, or federal agencies. The discussion below also takes
into account the cumulative effects of the proposed actions together
with the effects of other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable
future actions on a given resource area. These cumulative actions
can be found in the Army Residential Communities Initiative EA
(2003), the Implementation of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 05
and Army Modular Force Transformation Actions at Fort Bragg (BRAC) EA
(2006), and Grow the Army (GTA) EA (2008). These documents can be
reviewed at Fort Bragg's Directorate of Public Works (DPW), building
3 -1137.
3.1 RESOURCES NOT IMPACTED
The following resource areas are not discussed in detail in this EA:
3.1.1 Air Quality: Cumberland County and the surrounding areas are
designated as attainment. The Environmental Protection Agency is
proposing to lower the existing ground level ozone standards to
levels which may reverse the current status from attainment to non-
attainment. When this action occurs, the change in status will
subject the Installation to 40 CFR Parts 51 and 93, General Air
Conformity Standard which is only applicable to actions occurring on
federal property that are funded by, or require approval by federal
facilities in non - attainment areas. The Fort Bragg NEPA and Air
Quality Programs will monitor all proposed federal actions and
construction activities to ensure they will not impede local efforts
to control air pollution related to ground level ozone formation.
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Based on the proposed project scopes, the resulting emissions rates
will not exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( NAAQS),
nor result in the Fayetteville metropolitan region failing to meet
NAAQS maintenance plans upon completion.
3.1.2 Water Resources:
Floodplains: The proposed projects do not fall within a 100 -year
floodplain; therefore, there are no projected impacts on floodplains.
Groundwater: There are no known areas of contamination at the
proposed site to be disturbed during construction. Drinking water
and sanitary sewer will be connected to the existing utility systems
The proposed project will not impact groundwater.
3.1.3 Human Health and Safety:
Noise. There are no long -term noise impacts associated with the
proposed action, because the proposed action would service existing
occupants within Linden Oaks
Installation Restoration Program (IRP)• There are no known current
or former waste management and /or release sites, solid waste
management units, areas of concern, or underground storage tanks in
the proposed project footprint. Thus, IRP concerns will not be
assessed further in this EA.
Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)• All POLs are stored, used, and
disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and
Installation policies. Therefore, POLs will not be addressed further
in this EA.
Hazardous Waste. Hazardous waste will be managed in accordance with
all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including, but
not limited to, 49 CFR, 40 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) 1910 120, and Army Regulation 200 -1), therefore
hazardous waste will not be analyzed further in this EA.
Asbestos and Lead -Based Paint: Demolition associated with the
proposed project was addressed in the School Modernization
Programmatic EA. The contractor will use only non - asbestos
containing materials (ACM) in new construction. The OSHA Standards
for Lead - Construction (29CFR1926.62) regulate the work practices for
lead - containing materials. Therefore, ACM and LBP will not be
assessed further in this EA.
Solid Waste: All construction and demolition waste will be disposed
of or recycled at Lamont Construction and Demolition Landfill. There
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will be negligible effects to the landfill resulting from the
proposed action
3.1 4 Infrastructure:
Potable Water /Wastewater: Potable water and sanitary sewer will
extend from the existing infrastructure provided by Picerne at Linden
Oaks Water Quality Program Manager confirmed the existing
infrastructure will be able to handle the increase in usage at Linden
Oaks. There will be a negligible impact on water and sewer usage
because the proposed projects will service existing occupants at
Linden Oaks.
Communication /Electrical Systems: There will be negligible change to
the overall communication and electrical systems because the proposed
action will connect to existing services which will be able to handle
the increase in usage at Linden Oaks. Analysis conducted by
Sandhills Utility Services Project Manager indicates there will be a
negligible impact on communication and electrical systems.
Transportation Network- Children currently attending Pope and
Holbrook Schools will attend Devers and Bowley Schools upon
demolition of the existing facilities The addition of an elementary
school and ball fields does not increase the number of vehicles
residing in the Linden Oaks Housing Development. All students that
will attend the new elementary school reside within Linden Oaks The
construction of this consolidated school will reduce the amount of
vehicular traffic to the Cantonment. Transportation was a
consideration in site selection because the DoDEA budget would not
allot for busing children to and from Linden Oaks to the Cantonment.
Linden Oaks residents will access the school and ball fields through
the existing internal roadway system which will be capable of
handling the additional throughput No significant impacts are
expected with the proposed action.
Cultural Resources:
Fort Bragg consulted with the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) and received concurrence on a programmatic agreement to
privatize family housing (May 25, 2007). A stipulation of this
agreement is that Fort Bragg must consult with the SHPO and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) for any renewal or
modifications to this ground lease. The parcel of land that the
proposed school will be constructed on will be removed from the RCI
Ground Lease and be permitted to DoDEA. Fort Bragg consulted with
the SHPO and the ACHP on June 22, 2012 and received concurrence on
August 1, 2012 See Appendices B and C. There are no historic
architectural resources within the Linden Oaks subdivision or the
area of potential effect as determined by the proposed development
limits. There will be no impacts on visual or aesthetic resources.
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There are two National Register eligible archeological sites, 31HT116
and 31HT123, and one fenced historic cemetery, 31HT120, in the Linden
Oaks subdivision. There will be no impacts to archaeological sites
or historic cemeteries. Site 31HT123 is approximately 975 feet from
the boundary fence line and Site 21HT116 is approximately 450 feet
from the fence line. Historic Cemetery 31HT120 is approximately 600
feet from the boundary fence line. Furthermore, no vehicle,
machinery and personnel associated with this proposed construction
and associated requirements will occur close to these cultural
resources.
3.1.5 Socioeconomics:
Environmental Justice In accordance with Executive Order (EO)
12898, all federal actions must evaluate whether there will be any
"disproportionately high and adverse impacts on low income or
minority populations" There are no impacts from either alternative
on any resource area that could have an adverse human health or
environmental effect, and therefore no "disproportionately high and
adverse impacts ". Further, none of the non - significant impacts that
have been identified will cross installation boundaries with
populations of low income and minority populations There will be no
low income or minority populations displaced or effected by the
proposed action or the construction of the proposed action
Therefore, there will be no environmental justice impacts from the
alternatives analyzed in this EA.
Protection of Children: In accordance with EO 13045, all federal
actions must evaluate whether there will be any impacts on
populations of children in the region from the proposed actions. The
proposed project will be an area that children frequent but it will
provide a school and playground for them Therefore, there will be
no significant negative impacts on children from the alternatives
analyzed in this EA.
3 2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Fort Bragg complies with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among
the Department of Defense (DoD), the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service ( USFWS), and the International Association of Fish and
Wildlife Agencies that support a cooperative integrated natural
resource management program on military installations (MOU 2006). In
this MOU, DoD components agree to the following: coordinate with
USFWS and state agencies in the development of the Integrated Natural
Resource Management Plan (INRMP); ensure conservation of natural
resources while sustaining military mission activities; achieve
compliance with federal, state, and local laws; and effectively apply
principles of ecosystem management.
3.2.1 Potential Effects of the Proposed Alternatives
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3.2 1 2 Alternative 1• No Action
Potential Impacts: Under the No Action Alternative, clearing,
grading, and earthmoving activities required in support of
construction would not be necessary. Therefore, the project action
would have no impact to biological resources as a result of
earthmoving activities
Cumulative Impacts: Under the No Action Alternative no work will be
done so there will be no effect on biological resources.
3 2.1.3 Alternative 2: Construct a school, ball fields, and
boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA:
Potential Impacts: The proposed construction footprint or "clearing
limits of construction" for Alternative 2, will impact undeveloped
areas. The proposed areas consist of remnant forestry plantation,
slash pine ( Pinus elliottii) stands. These stands are approximately
54 years of age. Areas of sparse longleaf pine (Pines palustris)
exist within these slash stands. The basal area of the off -site
slash pine stands is high, reflecting a dense stocking density and
need for thinning The ground cover diversity consists of typical
sandhill flora The two primary upland plant communities found
within the project area are Xeric Sandhill Scrub and Pine Scrub Oak
Forest. The dominant lowland wetland plant community is Small Stream
Swamp Forest or Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp.
In accordance with the USFWS red - cockaded woodpecker (RCW) Recovery
Plan Recovery Standard (RS), a minimum of 120 acres of potentially
good quality forage habitat (PGQFH) must be managed and maintained
for the long -term viability of a potential breeding group to sustain
itself in perpetuity The construction of a school, recreation
fields, and boundary fencing will likely remove trees. The
elementary school site does not fall within a managed RCW (Picoides
borealis) 0.5 -mile forage partition. However, portions of the
recreational fields and perimeter fencing fall within managed RCW
Forage Partitions 346, 1034, 1037, 1044, and 1047. See Figures 2 -2
and 2 -3
All five clusters within the project boundaries have the potential to
meet the RS standard (USFWS 2003 RCW Recovery Plan). The forage
habitat analysis (FHA) indicates Cluster 346 has 83.86 PGQFH acres,
Cluster 1037 has 232.31 PGQFH acres, Cluster 1044 has 95.77 PGQFH
acres, and Cluster 1047 has 164 87 PGQFH acres. Clusters, 1037 and
1047 exceed 120 acres of PGQFH. However, Clusters 346 and 1044 do
not meet the minimum 120 acre RS requirement
Approximately 300 (6.16 acres) of the recreational ball field area
falls within Cluster 1044's 0.5 -mile forage partition Construction
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of the recreational ball fields will minimally impact Cluster 1044's
forage habitat.
Approximately 500 of the boundary perimeter fence falls within five
RCW forage partitions (Clusters 346, 1047, 1044, 1037 and 1034). The
fence was aligned to minimize tree removal, and inconsequential
forage loss is anticipated. Forage loss will be negligible due to
the small scale clearing limit requirements. Post - project, all five
RCW clusters will meet the PGQFH acres necessary to meet future GQFH
RS requirements.
Clusters 346 and 1044 require contiguous forage within the Picerne
Linden Oaks Phase I and Phase II areas to achieve the 120 acre RS
requirement. However, project impacts (direct, indirect, and
cumulative) are not likely to adversely affect the RCW, because
Picerne and Fort Bragg collaborated to design a mitigation plan that
aims to meet the USFWS RCW Recovery Plan requirements. The resulting
mitigation plan delineated areas Picerne will not construct or
develop in order to provide Clusters 346 and 1044 the ability to
reach these requirements. Additionally, Picerne agreed to protect
forage within Cluster 1047 partition. See Figure 3 -1 which depicts
the protected forest stands.
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Figure 3 -1 Hardwood Treatment Area and Protected Area
Linden Oaks Mitigation
Legend
A RCW Trees
RCW ousters
® RCW Forage Partitions
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0 335 670 1.340 2010 2.680
Title: linden Oaks Phase I and II
PN: HH2O004 -1P
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A total of 103.53 PGQFH acres will be managed in accordance with the
USFWS 2003 RCW Recovery Plan within Cluster 346's 0.5 -mile forage
partition. Picerne will protect 19 67 acres in Stand 11016 within
Cluster 346's 0.5 -mile forage partition, and 22 86 contiguous PGQFH
acres in Stand 11020 beyond the 0.5 -mile forage partition. This
cluster's post - project total is 126.39 acres if this protected
acreage is applied. Additionally, Fort Bragg will manage Stand
11010, and convert six acres of hardwood habitat to a suitable pine
for Cluster 346. Other conservation measures were outlined in the
informal consultation letter dated June 27, 2012. See Appendix D
Consultation on Phase I construction resulted in protecting
approximately 68.56 acres within Cluster 1044's 0.5 -mile forage
partition. This habitat was protected to prevent any adverse impact
to Cluster 1044 and brings the total PGQFH to 158.23 acres.
Fort Bragg meets the RS requirement long -term for Clusters 346 and
1044 by protecting forage habitat in perpetuity within the Phase I
and II portions of Picerne's leased area In fiscal year (FY) 2013,
Fort Bragg will intensely manage the habitat within the 0.25 -mile
core habitat area of Clusters 346 and 1047 through mechanical mid -
story hardwood removal Fort Bragg will mechanically remove mid -
story hardwood trees within approximately 175 acres within the core
habitat areas of Clusters 346, 1044, and 1047 over a five -year period
(FY 11 -FY 15) Approximately two - thirds of this work has already
been completed. All of these conservation measures will preclude an
adverse affect to the RCW. Fort Bragg consulted with the USFWS on
June 27, 2012 and the USFWS agreed that the project impact analysis
would "not likely to adversely affect" determination on October 5,
2012. See Appendix D.
Cumulative Impacts: The Army Residential Communities Initiative EA
(2003), BRAC EA (2006), GTA EA (2008), and Linden Oaks Phase II EA
(2011) were all concluded with FNSIs. The proposed actions addressed
in these EAs were carried out as assessed.
There would be no construction associated with the No Action
Alternative; therefore, it will not result in significant cumulative
impacts on biological resources.
The construction of the school, three recreation ball fields, and
perimeter fence has potential to minimally reduce forage and
dispersal habitat. However, the viability of the surrounding
neighborhood RCW groups will not be compromised based on the analysis
conducted in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
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3 3 SOIL CONSERVATION AND WATER RESOURCES
3 3.1 Water Resources
Storm Water Management: Fort Bragg operates under the National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) Storm Water Permit
(NCS000331). The North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR) assigns this permit to the Installation.
It is the Installation's responsibility to ensure compliance with
this permit for all sites and activities on post. Fort Bragg is
currently under Phase II of this permit, granting the Installation
permission to discharge storm water from industrial sites, including
motor pools. Additionally, all new construction, one acre or more in
size, will meet the post - construction requirements as stated in the
Phase II permit. Projects will use structural storm water management
systems that will control and treat runoff from the first inch of
rain.
3 3.2 Potential Effects of the Proposed Alternatives
3.3.2.1 Alternative 1: No Action
Potential Impacts:
Geology and Soils: The selection of the No Action Alternative would
not alter the geologic integrity of the existing environment.
Water Resources. The No Action Alternative would have no impact on
water resources in the area.
Cumulative Impacts: The No Action Alternative would not alter the
topography or geology of the soils from the present conditions aside
from the natural process that occurs; therefore, there would be no
significant cumulative impact on water resources.
3.3.2.2 Alternative 2: Construct a school, ball fields, and
boundary fencing at Linden Oaks in the NTA:
Potential Impacts:
Construction of a school, ball fields, and boundary fencing within
the NTA will increase the amount of impervious surface on -site.
However, storm water management best management practices (such as
detention ponds) required through the Fort Bragg Installation Design
Guide (IDG) for new construction projects, will compensate for any
increase in storm water runoff and eliminate the effects to the soils
in the area due to erosion. The NPDES General Storm Water Permit
Number NCGO10000 will be obtained before construction starts. This
permit will require the installation of detention ponds, retention
areas, and other storm water management practices that will promote
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retaining storm water runoff on -site. It will also eliminate
discharging large volumes of runoff downstream where soils may erode.
Through this permit and the requirements set forth by the IDG, the
proposed action will have no significant impacts to soil and soil
geology
Construction within the NTA will also involve land disturbance
through clearing and grubbing, site grading, and other forms of
earthwork The North Carolina Sedimentation Control Pollution Act of
1973 decrees that any land disturbing activity over one acre will
have an approved sediment and erosion control plan before
construction begins. Therefore, this project will require the
submittal and approval of an erosion and sedimentation control plan.
Through the IDG, Fort Bragg has instituted additional sediment and
erosion control requirements for new construction projects. The Fort
Bragg Water Management Branch (WMB) will approve the sediment and
erosion control plan before it is submitted to the NCDENR. This plan
will be reviewed by both agencies to ensure that all measures to
retain sediment on site during construction and all measures to
prevent erosion after construction have been included in the
construction drawings. Sediment control measures such as silt
fencing, temporary sediment traps, and construction entrances /exits,
will be reviewed for the proper sizing and installation. When
approval for this plan has been granted, the construction will be
inspected by the Fort Bragg WMB and NCDENR to ensure that all work is
performed in adherence to the approved erosion and sedimentation
erosion control plan Through these installation and permitting
requirements, this project will have no significant impacts related
to soil and geology.
Water Resources: The construction within Linden Oaks will create
additional impervious, hard -stand areas that may cause storm water
runoff. However, Fort Bragg's NPDES Phase II permit will require
that proposed projects be designed to treat the additional runoff
generated by the new impervious surfaces. Measures as stipulated in
the most current version of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation Construction and Maintenance Activities manual
(http: / /www ncdot org /doh /operations /BMP manual /download /BMP)Manual p
df) such as detention ponds, low -flow outlet structures, infiltration
swales, and bio- retention areas will be implemented to treat runoff
volumes for all of the built -upon areas associated within Linden
Oaks. Because of this mitigation, Alternative 2 will have non-
significant impacts to the water resources in the area.
Cumulative Impacts: All construction and demolition projects have
the potential to impact water resources through soil disturbance,
sediment production, and alterations in storm water flow. However,
Fort Bragg and NCDENR have defined several requirements to prevent
erosion and consequent damage to endangered species habitat or
sedimentation of streams and wetland areas All construction,
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operation, and maintenance activities involving land disturbance will
comply with NCDENR's Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design
Manual and the NCDENR- Department of Water Quality General Permit
NCGO10000. By following the required permitting processes, hazardous
material protocols, implementing sustainable design measures, and
following Fort Bragg's requirements for storm water control and
planning, cumulative impacts to soil, geology, and water resources
will be non - significant.
3.4 WETLANDS
Fort Bragg complies with all regulatory policies through various
memorandums or memorandums of agreement in accordance with the Clean
Water Act, Section 404/401. The Wilmington District Corps of
Engineers Regulatory Office is the authorization agency. On November
25, 2005, a jurisdictional wetland determination (JD) was approved
for the 1,063 -acre NTA Linden Oaks Picerne Military Housing Area.
The JD included both Phases I and II planned development areas. The
expiration date of verification was March 18, 2007. Construction of
the school will likely have unavoidable impacts to existing wetlands.
Prior to construction, the contractor will conduct and re- verify the
2005 JD of the project area. This new JD will be used for wetland
permitting and a state water certification from NCDENR Division of
Water Quality (DWQ). This project will likely require a Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 14, for Linear Transportation Projects, and an NWP 39
for Commercial and Institutional Developments.
Efforts were made to minimize and avoid wetland impacts to the
maximum extent practicable during site planning and design of the
recreational ball fields, school, and perimeter fence. The
construction of the recreational ball fields will not impact
wetlands. Jurisdictional wetlands were found within the elementary
school site and in locations where the perimeter fence will be
installed. Both the construction of the school and perimeter fence
project will likely impact wetlands.
A 50 to 100 foot vegetation buffer will be retained from the wetlands
in the area where the school will be constructed to improve surface
water quality. However, the schools' new entrance road will cross
over wetlands. The USACE fob superintendant (Quality
Assurance /Quality Control) will regularly inspect the project to
ensure compliance with the NWP. The NWP 39 may require compensatory
mitigation. The mitigation amounts will depend on the quality of the
aquatic resource being impacted A NCDWQ Section 401 Water
Certification Permit will likely be required. The DWQ will provide
its approval. Existing wetlands and surface waters will be further
protected from construction through a state approved erosion control
plan and stormwater management requirements using best management
practices approved by the appropriate state and federal agencies
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The perimeter fence construction will be installed in approximately
3,526 linear feet of wetlands. Total ground disturbance will be
reconfirmed during the new JD According to the Wilmington District
USACE Regulator, Mr. Ronnie Smith, any fence construction within a
wetland is not regulated and does not require a wetland permit.
During construction of the fence, efforts will be made by the
contractor to avoid discharge or fill material in the wetland. All
"in kind" fill material will be backfilled into the fence post holes
to minimize temporary impacts. Fence post holes will be minimized in
size only to allow for the fence post to be secured into the ground
within wetland areas.
4.0 IMPACT SLU44ARY
After consideration of the proposed action and its associated
impacts, it has been determined that no significant impacts will
occur as a result of implementing the proposed action at the site
assessed under Alternative 2 Thus, an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) is not required. The Army will prepare and publish a
mitigated FNSI to document this decision This mitigated FNSI will
summarize briefly why the proposed action will not significantly
affect the environment and why, therefore, an EIS will not be
necessary.
5.0 PREPARATION AND CONSULTATION
5 1 List of Preparers
This document was prepared for the Fort Bragg DPW by Ms Leslie
Stewart, NEPA Analyst Ms. Stewart is employed by Plexus Logistics
International (PLI) Alexandria, Virginia. Ms. Stewart and PLI have
no financial interests or obligations related to the actions assessed
in this document.
5.2 List of Agencies Consulted
The following agencies were consulted during the development of this
EA:
• Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort
Bragg, NC.
• Forces Command Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Bragg, NC.
• DPW, ED, Fort Bragg, NC.
• US Department of the Interior, USFWS, Raleigh Field Office,
Raleigh, NC
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5.3 List of Persons Consulted
The following persons were consulted during the development of this
EA:
Adcock, J. UST /IRP Program, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Antal, C. Attorney Advisor, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, HHC,
XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC.
Barnett, C. Cultural Resources Management Program (CRMP), ED, DPW,
Fort Bragg, NC.
Bean, G G , Colonel (ret.), U.S. Army. Director of Public Works,
Fort Bragg, NC.
Billings, B. Asbestos and Lead -Based Paint Program, Environmental
Compliance Branch (ECB), ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC
Cullen, G Air Quality Program, ECB, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Fisher, M. Air Quality Program, ECB, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Goff, R. Transportation, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC
Grant, J. Archaeologist, CRMP, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Gray, J. Botanist, Endangered Species Branch, Public Works Business
Center, Fort Bragg, NC.
Hardy, S. Hazardous Waste Program, ECB, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Harris, S. UST /IRP Program Manager, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Hoffman, E. Wildlife Biologist, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Love, J. Sustainable Land Use Planner, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Plotner, Chin -Zen, MAJ Attorney Advisor, Forces Command, Fort Bragg,
NC
Sanborn, J. M., Colonel, U S. Army Garrison Commander, Fort Bragg,
NC
Weston, S. Water /Wastewater Program, ECB, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Williamson, S. Solid Waste Program, ECB, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
Wilson, J Water Management Branch, ED, DPW, Fort Bragg, NC.
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6.0 DISTRIBUTION LIST
As part of the internal and public review and
document, the following libraries and agencies
of the draft and final copies of this EA and i
FNSI.
6.1 Libraries
Cumberland County Library System
300 Maiden Lane
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Reference and Information: 910 - 483 -7727
Harnett County Public Library
601 N. Main Street
PO Box 1149
Lillington, NC 27546
Information Desk: 910 - 893 -3446
John L. Throckmorton Library
Bldg # 1 -3346, Randolph St.
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Circulation /Information Desk: 910 - 396 -3526
6 2 Agencies
North Carolina State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603 -8003
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
PO Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636 -3726
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XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
(a) Garrison Commander (IMSE - BRG -ZA)
(b) Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (IMSE - BRG -SJA)
(c) Public Safety Business Center (IMSE - BRG -PS)
(d) Directorate of Public Works (IMBG -PW)
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(f) Directorate of Logistics (IMSE - BRG -DOL)
(g) USACE Wilmington District (USAGE -SAW)
(h) Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, FORSCOM (AFCG -JA)
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APPENDIX B
THE DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS LETTER TO THE STATE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OFFICE AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
31

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, FT BRAGG
2175 REILLY ROAD, STOP A
REPLY TO FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA 28310 -5000
ATTENTICN OF
June 22, 2012
Directorate of Public works
Mrs Renee Gledhill- Earley
H storic Preservation Office
Department of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276:69 -4617
Dear Mrs Gledhill - Earley
Family housing at Fort Bragg was initially privaCi2ed as part of
the Residential Communities initiative (RCI) RCI through the execution
of the Residential Communities Initiative Programmatic Agreement (RCI
PA) RCI PA between Fort Bragg, the north Carolina State Historic
Preservation Officer (NC SRPO), and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation (ACHP) with Picerne Military Housing, LLC as a concurring
party. Item II C of the RCI PA states that modifications to the
Ground Lease are sub3ect to consultation among the signatories The
Poit Bragg Cultural Resources Management Program has determined that
the proposed reduction of the existing RCI Ground Lease constitutes an
undertaking as defined by Section 106 (36 CFR 804 16[y]) of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). We request your review and
comment on this undertaking in accordance with Fort Bragg's RCI PA and
Section 106 of the NHPA
One parcel, located in t1-e northeastern portion of Fort Bragg,
would be removed from the current RCI ground lease. This parcel was
included in the original Picerne ground lease as part of the Linden
Oaks Development, and the school was included in the original
conceptual plan for the area (Enclosure 1) while the exact number of
acres has not yet been determined, the general conceptual plan and
building site Have been identified (Enclosure 2) The proposed site
has been surveyed and as clear of NRHP- eligible historic properties
(Enclosure 3) Once the land has been returned to Fort Bragg, it
would be transferred to Department of Defense Education Activity
(DoDEA) for the construction of a new consolidated school to replace
the existing Pope and Holbrook Elementary Schools. A survey to
determine the total extent of the transfer would take place at that
time
On October 11, 2011, Foit Bragg initiated convu1LaLton with your
office regarding the moderni2ation of Fort Bragg's school system,
including Pope and Holnrook Elementary Schools (ER11 -2018) That
undertaking proposed to replace Pope and Holbrook with a consolidated
school on the site of the original Pope school.. However, in march of
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2012 the Garrison Commandez determined that the new school should be
sited ad;acent to the Linden Oaks Housing area due to the increased
density of the family population in that_ area Consulhatian on the
modernization of Fort Bragg's schools, including the constraction of
this new school and the demolition of Pope and Holbrook, will continue
i,nder section 106 and National Environmental Policy Act= consultation
separate from this real estate action
As a result of our internal review, the ?sort Braga Cultural
Resources Management Program has made a determination of No Adverse
Effect in accordance with Section 106 (36 -CFR 800 5 [b)) of the NHPA
for the actions proposed in this undertaking, the reduction of the RC'7
ground lease Should the undertaking as submitted change, or should
activities be proposed beyond the scope or this undertaking,
additional Section 106 consultation will be initiated as required.
Please contact the undersigned or Connie Barnett, Architectural
Historian, at (920) 348 -4279 or by email at
Connie 1 barnett.civQmail mil with any questions, concerns, or if you
require additional information regarding this undertaking A
companion letter for this undertaking has been sent to the ACHP,
addressed to Air Reid Nelson, as a signatory on the Fort Bragq RCI PA
Enclosures
Si re �2 �
Gregory Bean
Directorate of Public Works
33

LINoEN OAKS HOUSING COMIA 14ITV NTA) a O
FORT DRAGS, NORTH AROLINA o•< os i...... toi: C� =.
34

Enclosure 3 Fort Bragg- CRMF
0 250 500 1.000 Meters
Consolidated Pope,Holbrook Not for Official Release
School Site al Linden Oaks ' I G B 18Jun t
Arch Slues
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Status
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Arch Survey
NR P-UMO
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APPENDIX C
THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AND THE ADIVISORY COUNCIL ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONCURRENCE
36

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North Caiohna Department of CuIttual Resources
State Hutom Psesetvation Office
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Jule 20, 2012
Gregory Bean
Director of Public tC+orks
Department of the Army
Headquarters, Garrison Command (Airborne)
2175 Reilly Road, Stop A
Fort Bragg, INC 28310
Re Removal of Linden Oaks Housing Area School Site from Residential Communities Initiative Ground
Lease Fort Bragg Cnmberland County, ER 12 -1096
Dear 1`h Bean
Thank poll for your letter of June 22, 2012, concerning the above project
We concur with your finding that the removal of school site, as shoaann to you letter and its atinchments, will
have w alarm gets on historic properties as long as consultation continues -under Section 106 for the Fort
Bragg schools modernization program.
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'Complfance vnth Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If yon have gnestfons concernng the above comment,
Please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental revues- coordinator, at 919- 807 -6579 In all fnbue
communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number_
Ssncereip,
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n(Ramona M Bartos
cc Connie Barnett, Fort Bragg, contie 1 barnett cavS u1mil
rec3naQ 1D9 Fi.Jmn itxa, Rakpk YC 2;3U1 LSatho�Addreas•i6ii 3iat Sernce Cemu,Biln;h?�C Z;biF -5s1; Teteyh�yrg #slP��7�6s i#1)50- -6s9s
37

August t 11i12
\1r (iregiry lean
DircctorttL of Public. %L orks
US Ain,) Inbiallation M,%nagcnietit Command
Headquarters, Llni d States Arty Garrison, Fort Bragg
2175 Rctlly Road Stop A
1 on Bragg, NC: 28310 -5(0)
RLf l+I cbricalmn to Existing Rvsirlanizol[onrmtounes hxtiatne GroundLta3e forMi. Removal ci
Parcel Ii iilan the Linden Oaks Housing ,,b ea f t the Conan m roan o f u W av Conwhdart?4 54larol
Fury Bragg, Cumberland and 1hirmtt Counnes No? rla Carohna
Dcar hir Bean
On Jul} 11 2012, (lit Adusory Council on Hisloiic IN eservition (40 111) recut ed your letter notifN ing
t,a of the removal of a parcel of land (acreage yet to be dcicrmincd) vr nlun the Lindcn Oaks Housing Arca
from the exisung Residential C,ommuniue, Initiative (RCaI) Ground Extbe with Pit erttc Mihwry fltiusing.
LLC Tltt Pmgrunanaalrc ggrr rnrrnl, ar firnent ?ed 4r+tang Fntt Btrtgg, Morth Carolina Forth C'vnih ra
State tt.,tunt. Pres..nation O irxn Adwsory Cowie- l on llrstorx Pres(�na wn anal Bragg Lamm macs,
LLC fvr ttre Arai au :aaun of Family Hausrng at Furr Bragg North C'awuhna (2047) (PA) applies to all
aLtivities p.,rtauung to the privatization of family housing at Fort Bragg In accordance with Stipulation
II(C) of the PA the ACI fP concurs with Fort Bragg that the niodification to the ground lease constitutes a
ricst undertaking subject to S,.ction 106 of the stational Historic Preservation Act However, the ACHP
9a fishes to fusilier t,lanfy (full the rettloval of the parcel from the RCI smxind It." with the uttent to
construct a new consolidated school should be considered a continuation ofthe previously initiated
Section 106 consultation regarding the modcrtuzation of Fort Bragg 3 school system. The 1CHP declined
to pamciparc in die consultation for the innderiu73110tt of 1 ort Bragg's s, -pools in November 2011
'I hank you for providisig us nottli44ttasn of the revision to the grottnd lease and for pros idtng us u'uh the
opportunity to discuss this modification if you halve arty que,tions or require our further assislance,
please conlau leis Katharine R Kerr at (202) 606 -8534 or ti is c -mail at k cff@achp goy
Sincerely
Caro ne D Hall
Assistant D motor
federal Property kianageanent �Zecnon
Office of Federal Agency Programs
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1100 Per,nsjivania;A�,a nue N r 5uize E03 aVva�h nc�xoir €31, 70701
t'�)cne 203 -cfii5 -8503 • Fax 202-?x.16 $!µ9I • achp0amp c ,,, • svvv, acnp C^,
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APPENDIX D
THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE LETTER AND CONCURRENCE
39

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, FT BRAGG
2175 REILLY ROAD, STOP A
FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA 28310
RfPLY f9
et11MION cW June 27, 2012
D 'irectorate of Public Works
Mr Peter Benjamin,
Ecological Services Supervisor
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Boat 33725
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726
Dear Mr. Berja-nin
On October 2, 2011, April 3, 2012, and June 15, 7012 my staff
.conducted site evaluations for the proposed construction of project
numbers, PN IIH30001 -2P, Site A, which involves construction of
recreational ball fields, PN 00031, Site B, which involves
construction of a new school Linden Oaks Elementary School; and
PNs FA00041 -1P, FA00054-2P, FA00055 -2P & FF00056 -1P, Site C, which
involves four fence projects All six projects are located at Linden
Oaks in the Northern Training Area Fort Bragg, North Carolina
(Enclosure 1) These projects will provide recreation opportunities
and basic services for military families
Linden Oaks is a large military housing community that became
established from the Residential Communities Initiative (RC1) grogram
The RCI Program was awarders to Picerne and involved a 50 -year lease at
Port Bragg, The Program began in 2002 and was assessed under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) in as.cordance with Section 7 through
informal, consultation with the United States Fish & Wildlife service.
Subsequently, in 2006 & 2011, the Linden Oaks housing area was
reassessed through Section 7 stemming from changes in the
onvironmcntal baseline due to formation of a newly budded Iced- cockaded
Woodpecker (Picoides borealis -kCW) clusters (1043, 1044 & 1047).
The approximate size of site A is 19 5 acres and site B is 50 7
acres, respectfully At Site A, two ball fields, a soccer field, and
a multi- purpose sport court will be constructed An elementary school
will be constructed at site B. Site c involves construction of
perimeter fencing around Linden Oaks Housing Area, Shugart schools and
Linden Oaks School (Enclosure 21 The sports fields were planned to
minimize tree removal and will occur within the center of the military
housing community The nr-w school relocation area is sited at the
northeast end of Linden Oaks housing community, close to Highway 87
It will be sited around existing wetlands to avoid impacts. Tree loss
will occur outside of any managed red - cockaded woodpecker (Picoides
borealis, RC`d) habitat Most of the perimeter fence location will
occur in open areas along the Picerne lease boundary and existing
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firebreake Inconsequentaal tree removal will occur in some areas
The fence alignment will remove veLy few mature trees > 10 -inch
diameter at breast height tdbh) Tne forage habitat analysis (FRA)
impacts are negligible
The southern portion of Site A, approximately 6 76 acres, falls
within the 0 5 ;Wile forage partition of red- cocraded woodpecker
(Pico.ides borealis, RCW), cluster 1044 Project impacts will remove
53 -year old slash pine (Pinos elliottil) tieebs The average tree
diameter size to between 10 -13 inches dbh All slash vine stands
w ;th:.n Linden Oaks were removed from Fort Bragg's current stand layer
because this land is now managed by Picerne while under lease. As
such, a cluster level FHA using the USFWS matrix for cluster 1044 does
not recognize project impacts A portion of the trees oeing removed
fall inside the 0 5 male forage partition but were not included in t;e
analysis
A preliminary GIS evaluation determined approximately 6.10 acres
of suitable forage habitat will be removed in the 0.50 mile forage
partition An additional 8 85 acres will be removed just outside of
the manage forage partition No project forage impacts will occur
within the 0 25 mile core habitat area In addition, no impacts to
RCW cavity /start tree /s are anticipated The FHA results pre - project
depict a total of 95 77 managed contiguous potential good quality
forage habitat (P(;QFH) acres occur within the 0.5 mils partition.
Pre - project approximately 88 73 acres of FGQFH occurs within the 0.25
mild. The Standard for Management Stability (SOBS) pre - project is met
within the 0 5 mile lartition Yet the Recovery Standard. (") is not
met in the partition Post - project adequate PGQFH remainr4 for SMS but
not for RS (Enclosure 3), Some PGQFH forest stands that lie within
the 0,5 m_le partition. inside Linden Oaks lease boundary will be
managed to meet RS requirements post project.
Site S occurs outside of any managed RVW forage partition,
therefore no RCW impacts to manage habitat are anticipated The
majority of Site C will install fence in open areas and not involve
any tree removal Only in a few small stretches will the perimeter
fence be placed in the forest The fence alignment will minimize tree
impacts Very few mature >10 -inch pane trees will be removed Most of
the perimeter fence location will follow existing boundary roads or
firebreaks to avoid tree impacts The fence w)ll tie into existing
wetlands in same areas An inconsequential amount of trees will be
impacted in cluster 1044 and 1037 0.5 mile forage partition. T?e loss
of trees is negligible in the PHA analysis
Picerne has agreed to retain approximately 68 56 acres in cluster
10444's 0 5 mile forage partition to Meet the RS (Enclosure 4) This
area will be excluded from future development and maintained as RCW
forage habitat The FHA analysis results and project evaluation
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concluded Loth projects will not impact RCW x0osting and nesting
habitat and minimally :,mpact existing foraging habitat; post - project
adequate POQiH will remain to achieve the RS, therefore, the project
evaluation and FHA assessment concluded an "is not likely to adversely
affect" determination for the RCW. Aiso, no suitable habitat for the
Saint Francis'satyr butterfly (Weonyr.pha m;tche!l.l francrscs) was
found within the project areas
Monnover, on October 2011 and May 2012 Ma Janet B Gray conducted
rare plant surveys for presence/absence of suitable habitat for rare
flora 1_sted by the U S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Usryis) for
Harnett: County No suitable habitat was present for any federal
endangered plant species, however, an Army BARS species; a small
populata.on (PYBR 48B) of 5andhills pixie -moss (Pyxidinthera barbulata
vat brevifolia) -was discovered (Enclosure S) This species is a
State endangered species Project impacts will be planned not to
impact this known cite No impacts to federally listed species are
anticipated from the proposed project
In summary, the project impacts will have no effect determination
on *he following federally endangered species Rough - leaved loosestrife
Uysimachla asperulifo) W , American chaffseed (Schwaibna americana),
Michaux's sumac (Rhuj mschaus,ii), and the Saint Francis' satyr
butterfly and is not likely to adversely affect the RCW or population
recovery efforts on Tort Bragg.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr Erich Roffman
(910) 932 -4595 or erich 1 hoffman civamail mil
Enclosures
Sincere ,
rego Bean
Dizector of Public works
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Linden Oaks Housing Area
0 5,250 10,500 15,739
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RCW PardUm,1.044
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Roes Non- Mak4at
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post- Removal
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$95.27
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9S.77
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Linden Oaks Housing Area
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Fnclusure S
IMSF,- BRG- PI0?U -E '7 Nov 2011
ME:t1ORINDUM THRU CHIEF, ESR
PCIR Erich koffman, Wildlife Biologist, EMB
SU3JECT• Rare Plant Review for Bail Fields, Sport Court, Dog
Park aria AAFES Shoppett.e; Vanden Oaks, HH300O12 -2'_'; Harnett
County
I. 61biect project lies an Harnett County, of which the
fcilowmig fexerally protected plant species are listed by the
USINS: Rough- leaved loosestrtfe Lysimachia asperalifolza,
American chaffseed Schwaibea am(�czcara, Pondberry Landes
melassa#olaa, and Machaux'sumac Phus machanxas Ira addrtion, the
fvllo,aai�g Species at Ra_k (SAP) spec-Les are being considered,
Georgia leadplant Amoxpha Georgaana var. Georgzana, Sarsdhil7 s
milxvetch Astragalus mac:haux:t, Pickerangs dawntlower 3tyl.tsma
p3rke,ting-ii var, packerin ,2a, Sanr?173lls pyxae mo,s Pyxidanthera
baabulata var. orevafolia, and 5andh lls Lily .Lalaum py �yl 1
LM
2. The areas consist; of xer3c sanohill scr,.Ab and Pane scrub oak
sandhal] cOmmunities, providing suitable habitat for Sandhill:,
tlilkvetch, Sanahilla pyxae moss, Pickerang'a dawnflower and
Machaux's sumac. A site visit was made 17 Oct. 2011 to survey
for individuals One small population of Sandhills pyxie moss
was identified, on the 6E side of the proposed dog park
approximately 100 feet fro- the road to the west. The site
covers approximately 1 meter square. The area is flagged with
hot oink ribbon.
JANET B. Gray
Botanist, ESB
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IMSE- BRG- n-IN -E 26 April, 2012
MEMORANDUM THRU CHIEF, ESB
FOR Rod Fleming, Wildlife Biologist, EMB
SUBJECT: Rare Plant Review for Elementary School; Linden Oaks,
PN 00031, Harnett County.
1. Sub)ect project lies in Harnett County, of which the
following federally protected plant species are listed by the
USFWS Rough - leaved loosestrife Lys2maihia asperulifolia,
American chaffseed Srhwalbea amer.icana, Pondberry Lindera
melissifclia, and Michaux'sumac Rlius michaux .1l. rn addition, the
following Species at Risk (SAR) species are being considered-
Georgia leadplant A.morpha Gcorgiana var Georgiana, Sandhills
milkvetch Tstragalus michauxii, Pickerings dawnflower Stylisma
pickezing3s var p-ickeringa3, Sandhills pyxie moss Pyxidanthera
barbvlata var. brevzfolaa, and Sandhills Lily LYllum pyrophY1211m.
2. The proposed project area size is approximately 57 4 acres
within the Linden oaks housing area. The NW side of the project
area consists of a large streahead pocosin /sandhill seep complex
Upland areas are pine scrub oak sandhill The SE side of the
project area as xeric sandhill scrub and streamhead poeosin
3 A site visit was conducted 25 April. 2012 to determine the
presence /absence of rare and endangered plant species Suitable
habitat is present for rough - leaved loosestrife, Sandhills lily,
Pondberry, Sandhills milk vetch Sandhills pyxi.e moss and
Pickering's dawnflower Plants by plant surveys were conducted.
No individuals were found. No impacts from project construction
are anticipated.
JANET B Gray
Botanist, ESE,
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United States Departinent 4 the interior
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FISH AND WILDLY E St >RVIC1,
Wilctgh i'tcld Offim
Post Office Dox 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 - 3726
May 24, 2011
Nlr Gregory C Bean
Departioe m of the briny
Dnector of public Works Bminess Center
Headquarters \Vlll Airborne Corps and fort Bragg
Fort Brag& North Carolina 28310
Dcar.Mr rl(,an,
The Pith and Wildlife Scrvtce (Service) has mviewcd your Rlarc,h 2R, 2011 lettet h gsrding the
re- twaluadon Of 111L Residential Communities'initiative (RCI) Community Development i'N4aster
Plan (CDMP ) r6r the Northern Training Area (NTA.) Linden Cua Housing Area, Phase 11 'rhe
m- cvaluat-ion involves a large military housing privatization project on Fort Bragg in Harnett
County, North Carolina The project area falls within suitable, occupied habitat'for the federally
ltstrtd, citdmiger -od red - cockaded wmipecker (A)coides lvrealis, RC1V) Our comments acre
pro % ided tit accordance with section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as
arnvndO (16 IISC 1531 et seq )
Your March 28, 2011, letter references section 7 consultation history between l-orl. Bragg and the
Sit vice; regarding potential impacts that might occur to federally protected species aswelated
with the tomplc,tion of the components of the WC1 tithing back to 2002 In 2006, 'Fort Bragg rc-
initiatecl info nnal turisultation ailcr a newly budded territory (cluster 1044) was detected north of
cluster 346. This required rec onfiguintion of the fora�ymg;partitions for neighboring territories
Subsequent mriasinictural projects associated Willi the RCI that weic completed are listed in
}otir letic:t
Fort Bragg'identified a set'and budded cluster that formed to the,aAUth of cluster 346 in 2005
-nus new cluster was ideritif ed as cluster, 1047 Oori:Bi -,igg coiidticied a re- cxaluation of the
RCl/CDNIP and sitbniated a eoricurrtrice request to the Service in laebritary 2007 regarding
potential impacts'associated with-the RCI to the ROV The SFrvtoe concurrent with FUrt Bragg "s
"Not Lik(,fy io AtiverselY Affect" deten'rurfation regarding RCWs in March 2007
Your March 28 2011, la.ttCr infuiThed the Service that the installation detected a third cluster butt
loc.tted west of clusicr� 1044, 346 and 10'47. ni'a n6v8st dueler, identified as 1043. lies in the
vicinity of the Ni orehern Training Arca (NITA) L hided Oaks j3rbject The castem edge of the,
foraging paittiion for cluster 1043 is adjacent to and conf hies,die westurin p6r4d niof the
tb i-itories for the above listed clusters Your letter address2s ihu potential'pr6jLct impacts from
Phase If of the Rt;l`C",DMP Linden fiats FlousingArca
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E-mail provided by ]vli Each Hoffman on May 16, 2011 pi-w ided additional details regarding,
the dish ibutioii of occupied foraging habitat, restdcntml devclopinc if and the activitits pwposW
by I °ort Bragg to minimize impacts to RCWs Me general location planned for developmLnt of
the RCI, including the Ni'A Linden Oaks Phase 11 project has not changed Me 0 25 -mile radius
foraging partitions,for clusters 0346 and 1047 (minus 0 53 acres and 0 55 acres respectively)
remain within stands Fort Bragg is affinna0vely managing foi conservation of d4RCW
Nineteen forested acres of cluster 1044's 0 25 -mile radius terntoiy falls within the AI7'A Lindcn
Oaks Phase I project area The contractoi managing this phase of;the RCI has no future plans to
devclbp this acreage and thesd 19 acres will remain protected
Fort Bragg has worked with the facility contractor, Picerne Mila my Housing, to establish the
following con5crvailon measures for the RCW
a ?vfecl7anically tr eat mudstoty hardwood for apptoximaicly 175+ acies on cute ar ea stands
in cluster 0346, i044, and 1047 over a five-year penod (fiscal year 2011 -- 2015)
b Converts hardwood stand identified as stand 11010 io a longleaflioblolly pine stand by
the and of fiscal year 2013.
c Conduct semi- annual group follows for groups occupying clusters 0346 and 1041 in
fiscal year 2 311 and 2012 to evaluatc habitat use
d 'I he facthly contractor will replant,green space with three - gallon conlaancrized longleaf
pine trees in the Phases I and l I tracts over the nex't throe years
c `I'hc facility contractor will protect approximately 42 53 acres within the Phase 11 area to
provide supplcrnentalLfforaging habitat to support the RCW group in cluster 03,46,
f Fort Bragg will conduit growing season prescribed burns in the foraging partitions for
cluster 0346, 1044 and 1047 on a nice- to three. -year rotation
Existing pint; stands within the RCI project area will be protected to the maximum extent
practicable with the greatest consideration given tic stands neighboring tt rThories ,for clusters,
0346 and 1047 A Sri -foot forest buffer wtII be left intact on the u est side of the,construction
areas to lesson urbani7atton impacts., In addition,to the,42 S� acres listed in the conservation
mcastwes above; enclosures to your March 28, 2011 letter identify the location of about 30 acres
ofad6ioinaf area that "ill ticproiectcd within the construction area for pine ebrest_4labia i
rusivtVtivii will rmus vii uuic habitat itivua mippvitiug owteta 3 ,46, 1044 und'l047 Thu fatal
acreage expected to be treated over a five year penod (fiscal years 2011 -2015) will total over 'I 75-
acres
Based on`n review of the infdmxation provides, the Service coneur� with your determination That
the proposed project is not likely to advcrscly affect the RCW Yiid will have no effect on any`
otke; federally listed'specieson Flirt Brag, We Nelieve thsi the rtyuir6ma&ofseeiton 7(a)(2)
6`flhf Act hiivt brill sausfiad-
We rctitmd you that2,bligattotis iarider scetitin 7vonsultation must
be rcuonsidercd if (I) new anfOnnation rce Gals tnipiteti of this identified iction that rndy Xe 6
listed species brtntical habitat in ii manner not previously ccinsldeied.'(2) this action is
subsegtiebtly mbdiiigd in a inannerihat was not considered in Hits ievievk' or, (3) a -tiew species
is hsied or critical habitat detamt�ined that may be affected by the identtfieci action.
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If you have any questions regarding tW matter, please contact Nlr John Hammond at 919 -5=6-
4520 (Let 28) shank you for your continued cooperation a ith our agr°ncy.
Stnc�ly,
Pete Bc7iJ:u�
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Field Suodrrtsor
Cc Mr Wilt McDcaeman, U S Fish and Wildlife Service
Mr Pete Campbell, V S Fish and Wildlife Service
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