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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20071581 Ver 1_Individual_20070918CWS Carolina Wettand Services Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 704-527-1177 - Phone 704-527-1133 - Fax TO: L,gndl' kUd�/ FROM: AW A, Cw j Date: V -7167 Project No: ZOO '/d G1 / pmNEWIRP Si -"-P 1 8 2007 DEiNP -WATER QIJAUTY SWETLMND3 MD STQRAMATER 9RAWH LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 07-1 581 Ric DV WE ARE SENDING YOU: PlAttached ❑Under separate cover via the following items: ❑ Prints ® Plans ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ JD Package ❑ Specifications ❑ Wetland Survey )] Other IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, KINDLY NOTIFY US AT ONCE r. „s � . t #v '� �x °` 'tea ^�+ Y x `' i.-'�' '�i "`'`'` �• ,`,� ^ m%*, IWs THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: ❑For approval ❑Approved as submitted ❑Resubmit copies for approval ❑For your use ❑Approved as noted ❑Submit copies for distribution ❑As requested ❑Returned for corrections ❑Return corrected prints ❑For review and comment ❑For your verification and signature REMARKS: 4eo y i -T-1d �yi//UP.c Q Pe, -m l 'f 4,Og &eizz"" Q M'N I -L Copy to: (A4/�LAY 5��� („� C, f1 September 17, 2007 550 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 704-527-1177 (office) 704-527-1133 (fax) Mr. Tom Steffens U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers 107 Union Drive, Suite 202 Washington, NC 27889 Subject: Section 404 Individual Permit Application Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2005-1061 The Plymouth Municipal Airport is located approximately V2 mile east of the State Highway 1100 — State Highway 1104 intersection in Plymouth, North Carolina (Sheets 1 and 2, enclosed). The purpose of this project is to expand the existing runway by 1,800 feet and redevelop the terminal area. On behalf of the Town of Plymouth Municipal Airport, Delta Consultants has contracted CWS, Inc. to provide Section 404/401 permitting services for this project. Please see the attached, signed Agent Certification of Authorization Form. Delta Consultants has prepared an Environmental Site Assessment of the Plymouth Municipal Airport to evaluate potential adverse affects of the proposed airport expansion. Comments from the State Clearinghouse are included. Applicant Name: Town of Plymouth Municipal Airport, Mr. Knapp Brabble Mailing Address: 1069 Plymouth Airport Road, Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 252-793-9801 Street Address of Project: Plymouth Landing, Plymouth, NC Waterway: UT's to Conaby Creek Basin: Roanoke River (HU# 03010107) City: Plymouth County: Washington Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.816900, W76.755660 USGS Quadrangle Name: Plymouth East and West, North Carolina, 1987 and 1974, respectively Current Land Use The current land use for the project area is a municipal airport with adjacent with adjacent wooded areas (Sheet 4). Dominant vegetation within the project area consists of common blackberry (Rubus argutus), river cane (Arundinaria gigantea), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), red maple (Acer rubrum), soft stem rush (Juncus effusus), curlytop knotweed (Polygonum lapathifolium), bushy bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus), laurel greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia), various grasses (Festuca spp.), and sedges (Carex spp.). According to the Soil Survey of Washington County', on-site soils consist of Portsmouth fine sandy loam (Pt), Altavista fine sandy loam, 0-2% slopes (AaA), Augusta fine sandy loam (At), and Tomotley fine sandy loam (To) (Sheet 4). All on-site soil types are listed by the NRCS as hydric soils for Washington County2. The Portsmouth series is typically very poorly drained and exhibits moderate to 1 United States Department of Agriculture, 1989. Soil Survey of Washington County, North Carolina. 2 NRCS Hydric Soils of North Carolina, December 15, 1995. NORTH CAROLINA • SOUTH CAROLINA • NEW YORK WWW.CWS-INC.NET September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 2 of 7 rapid permeability in the underlying materials. The Altavista series is moderately well drained and water movement within the most restrictive layer is moderately high. The Augusta series is somewhat poorly drained with moderate permeability. The Tomotley series is poorly drained with moderate to moderately slow permeability. FEMA Floodplains and Coastal Barriers No portion of the project area or the proposed runway expansion is located within a FEMA regulated floodplain (Sheets 5 and 6, enclosed), therefore no FEMA floodplain will be impacted by the project activities. CWS consulted the FEMA Coastal Resource Barrier Communities database for North Carolina to determine if the proposed project is located within a Coastal Barrier Resource System. This database was last updated October 22, 2004. According to FEMA, there are no Coastal Resource Barrier Communities located within Washington County; therefore construction of this project will have no impact on any Coastal Resource Barrier Communities. Wild and Scenic Rivers CWS consulted the National Park Service's (NPS) National Wild and Scenic River (WSR) System database for North Carolina to determine if the proposed project is located within a National Scenic Waterway. This database was last updated in early 2005. According to NPS, on-site jurisdictional waters are not located within nor proximity to a waterway designated as a WSR, therefore construction of this project will have no impact on any National WSR. Farmland The criteria used for prime and unique farmlands are published in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) National Soil Survey Handbook. Criteria for farmland of statewide importance were developed in 1988 by the North Carolina (MRCS) State Soils staff in consultation with soil survey cooperators, resource conservations, and key soil survey customers. They are summarized on the NRCS-North Carolina website. On -Site soils consist of Portsmouth fine sandy loam (Pt), Altavista fine sandy loam, 0-2% slopes (AaA), Augusta fine sandy loam (At) and Timotley fine sandy loam (To). The Portsmouth series is typically very poorly drained and exhibit moderate to rapid permeability in the underlying materials. The Altavista series is moderately well drained and water movement within the most restrictive layer is moderately high. The Augusta series is somewhat poorly drained with moderate permeability. The Tomotley series is poorly drained with moderate to moderately slow permeability. The current land use is a municipal airport and landing strip with adjacent forested areas. The land directly adjacent to the runway is drained to provide dry conditions for an emergency landing. Portsmouth fine sandy loam, Augusta fine sandy loam and Tomotley fine sandy loam are considered prime farmland if drained. Altavista fine sandy loam is considered prime farmland. No farming activities are currently taking place on or adjacent to the airport. This land was converted to a municipal airport, so there will be no conversion of prime farmland and the project will require no coordination under the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA). Jurisdictional Delineation On November 3, 2005 and April 26, 2007, CWS's Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WRIT delineated jurisdictional waters of the U.S. within the project area. Jurisdictional areas were September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 3 of 7 delineated using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Routine On -Site Determination Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual .3 Jurisdictional stream channels were classified according to USACE and North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) guidance. These classifications included sampling with a D -shaped dip net, taking photographs, and defining approximate breakpoints (location at which a channel changes classification) within each on-site stream channel. The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by CWS indicate that there are four jurisdictional stream channels (Streams A -D) and six jurisdictional wetland areas (Wetlands AA — FF) located within the project area. Jurisdictional waters include unnamed tributaries to Conaby Creek. Conaby Creek is within the Roanoke River basin (HU# 03010107) and is rated "Class C - swamp waters" by the NCDWQ. Jurisdictional features located within the original project boundary (Figure 2, enclosed) were verified by Mr. Tom Steffens of the USACE — Wilmington District on June 19, 2006 (Action Id. SAW -2006-32597-194). An addendum to the previously submitted report was submitted to the USACE Washington Office to verify the delineation of the acquired properties to the north of the existing airport (see enclosed report). Features in the northern properties include 10 non jurisdictional ditches (Ditches C — M) located throughout the central portion of the property. Ditches C -M are straight, manmade and were dug using mechanical equipment through a mature pine forest. These ditches exhibited an average width of 3 to 4 feet and an average depth of 3 to 5 feet allowing for weak to moderate groundwater infiltration. The ditches lack substrate sorting and contained no biological life or habitat. According to the recent USACE/EPA guidance, "ditches excavated wholly in and draining only uplands and that do not carry a relatively permanent flow of water are generally not waters of the United States because they are not tributaries or they do not have a significant nexus to downstream traditional navigable waters". The area surrounding these ditches exhibited indicators of a non jurisdictional upland area including a lack of saturated soil and a lack of hydric soil indicators. Dominant vegetation within these areas includes common blackberry (Rubus argutus), river cane (Arundinaria gigantea), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), red maple (Acer rubrum), and various sedges (Carex spp.). See attached Addendum to Jurisdictional Delineation and Verification Report. Agency Correspondence Cultural Resources A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on November 17, 2005 to determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. In a response letter dated January 4, 2006 (enclosed), the SHPO stated that they "are aware of no historic resources that would be affected by the project and have no comment on the project as proposed." Coastal Zone Management Program A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Division of Coastal Management on November 22, 2005 to determine if the proposed project area is located within an Area of Environmental Concern and would require consultation per the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) or the State's Dredge and Fill Law. In a response letter, dated December 1, 2005 (enclosed), the Division of Coastal Management stated they "have determined that the project will not occur within an Area of Environmental Concern as designated by 3 Environmental Laboratory. 1987. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual", Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi. 4 "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey. 1974. September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 4 of 7 the Coastal Resources Commission. Therefore, no permits are required from this Division for construction of the aforementioned airport expansion." Protected Species A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) by Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc. to determine the presence of rare species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas that would be affected by the project. In a response letter dated July 25, 2002 (enclosed), the NCNHP stated that they "have no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas at the site or within a mile of the site." Protected Species A protected species survey was conducted to determine the potential for the occurrence of animal and plant species formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened by current Federal regulations [Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)] within the proposed project area. The assessment consisted of a literature and records search, and a pedestrian survey performed by CWS biologists Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WPIT on April 26, 2007. The literature review included searching databases and literature available through the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP), the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), as well as other independent sources. The NCNHP database indicates that five federally -endangered species are known to occur in Washington County, North Carolinas. The five species include red wolf (Canis rufus), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Rafinesque's big -eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii), American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), and Waccamaw killifish - Lake Phelps population (Fundulus waccamensis population 2). Federal Species of Concern (FSC) are not legally protected under the Act unless they are formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened. However, because they may become formally proposed or listed during the construction of this project, they were included in this survey. After completion of an on-site habitat assessment, it was determined that there is not sufficient habitat in the project area for any of the listed species. Brief descriptions of each federally - listed species recorded within Washington County, North Carolina are summarized below. Red wolf (Canis rufus) The red wolf is a Significantly Rare (SR) species in North Carolina and listed as Federally Endangered, with a nonessential experimental population (EXN). The species is a medium-sized, wild canine that resembles a coyote. However, the red wolf is larger and more robust. Its legs and ears are relatively longer than the coyote's. The red wolf s coloration is similar to that of the coyote, but the tawny element is more pronounced. Its habitat is restricted to swamps and pocosins in the coastal plain and extensive forests in the mountains in North Carolina. Biological conclusion: Given the results of the literature search and field investigation, it is not likely that this species or its habitat is present within the proposed project area. Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus) The bald eagle is listed as Threatened (T) both federally and in North Carolina. It is a large raptor with a characteristic adult plumage consisting of a white head and tail with a dark brown body. Its habitat consists of mature forests near large bodies of water for nesting and lakes and sounds for both nesting 5 North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation — Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). http://www.ncsparks.net/nhp/search.html. Accessed 04/17/03. September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 5 of 7 sites and non -breeding sites. Bald eagles are found in the piedmont, coastal plain, and tidewater physiographic provinces. Biological conclusion: Given the results of the literature search and field investigation, it is not likely that this species or its habitat is present within the proposed project area. Rafinesque's big -eared bat (Corynorhinus raftnesquii) Rafinesque's big -eared bat is a species that is Threatened (T) in North Carolina and a Federal Species of Concern (FSC). It is a bat with very large ears and ventral hairs that are black at the base and white at the tips. It roosts in old buildings, caves, and mines, usually near water. This species inhabits forested regions in the mountains, sandhills, and coastal plain regions of North Carolina. In the Coastal Plain they are suspected to use hollow trees for cold weather, and possibly winter roosts. Biological conclusion: Given the results of the literature search and field investigation, it is not likely that this species or its habitat is present within the proposed project area. Waccamaw killifish - Lake Phelps Population (Fundulus waccamensis population 2) The Waccamaw killifish - Lake Phelps Population is listed as a species of Special Concern (SC) in North Carolina and a (FSC) Federal Species of Concern. The species is known only to Lake Phelps in Washington County, North Carolina where probably introduced through its use as fishing bait. Population 1 is found in Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County in North Carolina. They are thought to be distinct species. The species occurs over sand in lakes, near and away from shoreline and is often found near vegetation. Biological conclusion: Given the results of the literature search and field investigation, it is not likely that this species or its habitat is present within the proposed project area. American alligator (Alligator mississWiensis) American alligator is listed as Threatened (T) in North Carolina and Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance T (S/A) Federally. The species is a large, lizard -like reptile with a broadly rounded snout. The adults average six to 12 feet long and can reach lengths of 15 or more feet. They are blackish in appearance, but have pale crossbands on the back and vertical markings on the sides. It inhabits fresh and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps, bayous, large spring runs in the coastal plain and tidewater regions. Biological conclusion: Given the results of the literature search and field investigation, it is not likely that this species or its habitat is present within the proposed project area. Purpose and Need for the Project Aviation growth at the Plymouth Municipal Airport is expected to cause many of the existing facilities inadequate with regard to runway safety, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and guidelines and homeland security. This project proposes to expand the existing 3,700 foot runway by 1,800 feet as well as construct an extended runway safety area (ERSA). This expansion is necessary to provide safety for aviators, passengers, and people on the ground and to bring the Airport up to current FAA standards. This project will provide strategic improvements to Plymouth Municipal Airport that will directly result in a significant increase in new businesses, job creation and flight operations and make Plymouth, Washington County and eastern North Carolina much more attractive to new industry'. 6 Plymouth Municipal Airport Environmental Assessment Report, prepared by Delta Environmental Consultants, dated August, 2006. September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 6 of 7 Alternatives Analysis Several alternative concepts to extending Runway 3/21 and extending the Runway Safety Area were considered. In each case, the alternatives were not considered to be viable or appropriate for the Plymouth Municipal Airport. The alternatives are presented and discussed as follows: Alternative A: Extending Runway 3/21 and the Safety Area southward. Alternative B: Relocate the Airport. Alternative C: No project. Alternative A: The first concept is the extension of the Runway 3/21 an additional 1,800 feet, as well as extension of the Runway Safety Area 1,000 feet to the south. This is an alternative to the extension of 3/21 toward the north. Extending Runway 3/21 southward would require the airport authority to purchase significant amounts of land and is considered to not be economically feasible. Alternative B: Relocating Plymouth Municipal Airport. This alternative is not realistic. Several hundred acres of land would need to be acquired, cleared and new facilities be constructed. Environmental impact would be significantly higher with this alternative. This alternative is not prudent or cost effective given the extent of the existing facilities. Alternative C: The "No Project" option would preserve the existing natural environment in the vicinity of the airport. This alternative is not consistent with the need to upgrade to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements. It is believed that growth in aircraft operations will continue with or without this project. Safety to the general aviation community and the surrounding area will become increasingly important if this alternative is selected. Therefore, the "No Project" alternative is not viable. In reviewing the above options, it becomes clear that the proposed expansion on the airport property is the only economically feasible and viable option at this time. Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters Approximately 1,800 linear feet of new runway will be constructed to the north of the existing runway 3-21. Approximately 1.2 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 788 linear feet of previously ditched (Photograph A) perennial drainage channel will be impacted due to grading activities associated with the expansion (Sheets 7-9). Approximately 1.2 acres of Wetland AA will be filed due to grading and construction activities associated with runway expansion (Sheet 8). The existing wetland is herbaceous and is routinely mowed due to FAA regulations (see Photographs B and C, enclosed). The existing 90 -linear foot 15" reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) to the north of the runway will be removed and replaced with 225 linear feet of new pipe. A new drainage system will be constructed to accommodate the additional runoff from the new runway (Sheet 9). This will include the construction of approximately 2,860 linear feet of new drainage channel. The new system will create the loss of 788 linear feet of existing channel. Impacts will be due to the piping of the existing channels under the new runway and drainage field. Approximately 907 linear feet of non jurisdictional drainage ditch (Photograph D) will be filled as a result of the runway expansion. The newly created drainage system will re-route any storm water drainage that the upland ditches conveyed in the past. Approximately 26 acres of forested land north of the runway expansion will be cleared for safely requirements. The vegetation of this area will be maintained on a regular basis to allow for the proper clear zone for the air traffic. No grading activities will occur in these areas. On behalf of The Town of Plymouth, CWS September 17, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 7 of 7 is submitting a Section 404 Individual Permit Application (enclosed) with attachments for impacts to on-site jurisdictional stream channels and wetlands. Compensatory Mitigation To compensate for loss of jurisdictional wetlands, The Town of Plymouth is proposing a donation to the Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank. The Town of Plymouth will purchase wetland restoration credits at a 2:1 ratio for 1.2 acres of wetland impacts. Credits will be purchased for $13,200 per credit making the total credit purchase worth $31,680. The Town of Plymouth has already contacted the Bank and verified that the 2.4 wetland restoration credits are available for purchase. In order to compensate for the loss of the perennial drainage channels, the Town of Plymouth has constructed a new drainage system to accommodate the expansion. The new system will construct an additional 2,860 linear feet of perennial drainage channel (Sheet 9). The construction of these new drainages will result in a 2,072 linear foot net gain of drainage channel on the airport property. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 704-527-1177 or through email at ron@cws-inc.net should you have any questio s or comments regarding these findings. Matt Jenkins, WPIT Ron G.?hnonPWS Project Scientist Seniorist Enclosures: Sheet 1 of 9. Vicinity Map Sheet 2 of 9. USGS 7.5' Plymouth East and West, NC Topographic Quadrangles Sheet 3 of 9. Aerial Photograph Sheet 4 of 9. NRCS Washington County Soil Survey Sheet 5 of 9. FEMA Floodplain Map (1 of 2) Sheet 6 of 9. FEMA Floodplain Map (2 of 2) Sheet 7 of 9. Proposed Impacts Overview Sheet 8 of 9. Proposed Impacts Sheet 9 of 9. Proposed Drainage System Section 404 Individual Permit Application (ENG FORM 4345) Agent Certification of Authorization Form Notification of Jurisdictional Determination (Action ID No. SAW -2006-32597-194) Addendum to Jurisdictional Delineation Report Agency Correspondence Representative Photographs (A — D) Adjoining Property Owners cc: Mr. Kyle Barnes, NC Division of Water Quality Ms. Kelly Johnson, Delta Consultants Mr. Scott Recker, Delta Consultants Mr. Terry Bumpas, LPA Group Mr. Knapp Brabble, Plymouth Municipal Airport Mr. Sam Styons, The Town of Plymouth d K4, ” ft 0 7- 1 5 8 1 Approximate Scale 1" = 8000' Reference. USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map Series, Plymouth West and East Quadrangles, NC, dated 1987 and 1974, respectively. Carolina Wetland Services Vicinity Map 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion CwsCharlotte, L North Carolina 28273 Plymouth, NC CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DATE CHECKED BY DATE %/� 7kms~ �/ ` % /?�T �07 1 APPLICANT NO. SHEET OF al 0 7- 1 5 8 1 r110p7j 27 311 U `� •• • � � �� ` '� � �. rl � attock US 64 fes, Ito d; / I • \moo t/,\"a=_'.��L4'.� f % I • SSR 1106 i j �c \It 0 o `t SSR�1100 I 1 M` I K3 :.�, h• l e = PINnaNi Landing ,tq. �1Ili5j� tib/ � P j ���� � I'• N ,l 1133 1 I, / �•_._._..- J � N 1 �'� 01 -— g �ll _ Plyrrrouth Municipal Airport / ( . / Ren aascs rw�a� VL. J _ I 1 f Approximate/Scale 1" = 2000' Reference: USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map Series, Plymouth West and East Quadrangles, NC, dated 1987 and 1974, respectively. Carolina Wetland Services USGS Site Location Map I 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion CwSJ / Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Plymouth, NC CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DATE CHECKED BY DATE /vt,-s 9 ' •07 9Gy q/'�-rOen APPLICANT NO. SHEET 2 OF 1 �1 t: K' r J 1 Approximate Scale 1" = 1000' Reference: Aerial photograph provided by Delta Environmental Consultants. Carolina Wetland Services Aerial Photograph 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Cws Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Plymouth, NC CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DATE CHECKED BYDATE APPLICANT NO. SHEET ^ OF rD W\kB Do /E. De Approximate Scale V = 2000' u Reference: NRCS Soil Survey of Washington County, North Carolina, Sheet Nos. 4 and 5, dated 1981. 1,I Carolina Wetland Services USDA -MRCS Soil Survey I� J CWSQ 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Plymouth, NC ls.�.CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DA"IE CHECKED BY DATE 17.�.07 k6 r APPLICANT NO. SHEET , 1 OF JOINS PANEL 135 SR 1105 ZONE A h 3kX PLYMOUTH MUNICIPAL IRPORT a, 1104 ZONE C 0 \�\ - h N a o Q, = tl tt U H t 1r �� 11 11 Il 111 /' 11 11 11 �1 11 \ \\\\ rl r 1 1 11 11 1� 1 -_- I o /i 11 v. H RM 9 ii p' 11 1 11 i u lu � Approximate Scale 1" = 2000' Reference. Flood Insurance Rate Map, Washington County, NC, Community Panel No 370247 0150 B, Effective Date August 19, 1985. Carolina Wetland Services FEMA Floodplain Map j 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion J Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Cws Im. I Plymouth, NC CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DATE CHECKED BY k DATE 'i( �G7 t APPLICANT NO. SHEET * ,�— 5 OF C'� 0 VALLEY PINE DR a U) ZONE A d lr R-- _ ZONE X c�� 06 GONOY I\gJ o II ZONE X o RM 8Qu llorb WEL CR ! \ --- —CREEK 1 \\\ TRIBUTARY 11 �\ �1 3 ZONE X I I 14 Ii I I 15 II \ II e i LIMIT OF DETAILED STUDY 0 r� h ZONE A Approximate Scale 1" = 1000' Reference: Flood Insurance Rate Map, Washington County, NC, Community Panel No, 370247 0135 C, Map Revised November 2, 1994_ Carolina Wetland Services FEMA Floodplain Map ��� 550 East Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Plymouth, NC ..�.— CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPARED BY DATE CHECKED BY DATE �.o-7 APPLICANT NO. SHEET OF n Y � � t • NORFOLK& SOUTHERN RAILROAD,W R- - - PLYMOUTH AIRFDRTRO.i - BBL VIATION TERMINAL --" LEGEND PROPERTY BOUNDARY IMPACTED WETLAND AREA AVOIDED STREAM CHANNEL AVOIDED NON -JURISDICTIONAL DITCH IMPACTED STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTED NON -JURISDICTIONAL DITCH AVOIDED WETLAND AREA APPROXIMATE SCALE: V= 1200' 1 heet 9 Sheet 8 � CWSCarolina Wetland Services 1 550 East Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 REFERENCE: SITE SURVEY PROVIDED BY LPA GROUP, DATED 2007. Sheet 7 of 9. Proposed Impact Overview Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREPAf$EGBYD /_ CCS DAT�� �� Perennial Stream D — 587 If impacted \ Perennial Stream C — 201 If imocted t, Wetlond AA — / 1.2 Acres impacted LEGEND PROPERTY BOUNDARY IMPACTED WETLAND AREA AVOIDED STREAM CHANNEL AVOIDED NON -JURISDICTIONAL DITCH 3 IMPACTED STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTED NON -JURISDICTIONAL DITCH APPROXIMATE SCALE: V = 400' i�LLi1I\IIVl7 viva i NO GRADING i Carolina Wetland Services ki 550 East Westinghouse Blvd. , CWS Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 REFERENCE: SITE SURVEY PROVIDED BY LPA GROUP, DATED 2007. Sheet 8 of 9. Proposed Impacts Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREP DB DAT/ CHECKED Dq��' r Perennial Stream D — Ditch C - 587 If impacted 460 If impacted Ditch D - 447 If imp Stream C acted (JR d - n. 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Proposed Drainage System Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2005-1061 PREP�RlE�Y DVA cCHE D� DAT KK 102 /c /�7 APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003 (33 CFR 325) Expires December 31, 2004 The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require 5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number, Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies. Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and instructional and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. 1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 11TEMS BELOW TO BE FILLEDBYAPPLICANTl 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED 5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (.nevem is not reauire; Knapp Brabble, Town of Plymouth Gregg Antemann, CWS, Inc. 6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS 1069 Plymouth Airport Road 550 E. Westinghouse Boulevard Plymouth, NC 27962 Charlotte, NC 28273 7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10 AGENT'S PHONE NOS W/AREA CODE a. Residence a. Residence b. Business 252-793-9801 I b. Business 704-527-1177 11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION _ I hereby authorize, (see agent authorization form) to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY 12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE lseeinstructrons: Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion (CWS Project No. 2005-1061) 13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN af—di–hiPji 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS a,,.ppiicabiei UT to Conaby Creek 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT 1069 Plymouth Airport Road Washington North Carolina Plymouth, NC COUNTY STATE 16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, 1F KNOWN, lsee rnstructionsl N35.4120 W80.7031 17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE From Washington, take US -264 to NC 17 and turn right. Continue to follow NC 17 and turn right onto NC 171. Travel approximately 17 miles and turn right on US -64 bypass and continue to follow US -64E. Turn right on Long Ridge Road and left on Morratock Road. Turn right on Airport Road and end a Plymouth Landing. ENG FORM 4345, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR) 18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all feeturesi Approximately 1,800 linear feet of new runway will be constructed to the north of the existing runway 3-21. Approximately 1.2 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 788 linear feet of previously ditched perennial drainage channel will be impacted due to grading activities associated with the expansion. 19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instrucituns.) This project proposes to expand the existing 3,700 foot runway by 1,800 feet as well as construct an extended runway safety area (ERSA). This expansion is necessary to provide safety for aviators, passengers, and people on the ground and to bring the Airport up to r�irronr P,DD ct-anrla rric Ccc -----t i7nr arl rli rir�nal rlctailc USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20. Reason(s) for Discharge The on-site stream channels and wetlands will be filled due to grading activities associated with the runway expansion. 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Tvoe in Cubic Yards Fill material discharged into on-site jurisdictional areas will consist of dirt and has been estimated at 5000 cubic yards. 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled /seeinsrrnca.nsl The total surface area of streams and wetlands that will be filled is approximately 1.38 acre. 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes = No" IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK 24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list). See Attached List. 25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPRnVFn nATF nFwGn *Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits 26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this appiication is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both. 01/17/2006 11:33 2527937504 PLYMOUTH AIRPORT PAGE 02/02 Jan,12. 2006 S T AM A CEN>1' CYRTMCATI®N OF AUTTIORTZATI®N T, ignagp i3rabbie, hereby eerbry Lbsi r save authorized Gregory C, Antcmano of Carolina Wctlsnd Spices, Inc. to W on nay behalf and take all actions necessary to the processing„ issuance, and Accepmee of this jurisdictional Delineatiote and Any and all standard and 4poc ial wriditions attached. We hereby c=fy that the above information submitted in this application. it trua and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Appplicant,a signature Z7 - Date Completion of this form will allow the agent to sign all future application eorresQoudence. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action Id. SAW -2006-32597-194 County: Washington U.S.G.S. Quad: Plymouth East NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Property Owner/Agent: Town of Plymouth Municipal Airport c/o Knapp Brabble Address: 1069 Plymouth Airport Road Plymouth, NC 27962 Telephone No.: 252-793-9801 Property description: Size (acres) 90.0 acres Nearest Town Plymouth Nearest Waterway Conaby Creek River Basin Lower Roanoke USGS HUC 03010107 Coordinates N 35. 808458 W 76. 758903 Location description 90 acre tract located at the terminus of Plymouth Landing Road off Morrattock Road; off Hwy. 64, south of Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina Indicate Which of the Following Apply: A. Preliminary Determination _ Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process ( Reference 33 CFR Part 331). B. Approved Determination There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. X There are wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. _ We strongly suggest you have the wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely deiineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps. X The waters of the U.S. including wetland on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. _ The wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. _ Please be advised that a Prior Converted Cropland (PC) determination made by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) remains valid as long as the area is devoted to an agricultural use. If the land changes to a non-agricultural use, the PC determination is no longer applicable and a new wetland determination is required for Clean Water Act purposes. _ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. Page 1 of 6 Action ID: SAW -2006-32597-194 X The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Washington, NC, at (252) 946-6481 to determine their requirements. Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program please contact Tom Steffens at 252-975-1616 Ext. 25 C. iasis For Determination This site exhibits wetland criteria as described in aae 1987 Corns Wetland Delineation ,,Ianual and is adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Conabv Creek. D. Remarks E. ^-pp eats in ornmtion (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA formtothe South Atlantic Division, Division Office at the_Following address: Mr. Michael F. Bell, Administrative Appeal Review Officer CESAD-ET-CO-R U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 33 1.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 08/19/2006. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.** Corps Regulatory Official:fZ Date 06/19/2006 Expiration Date 06/19/2011 Copy fi unshed: Greg C. Antemann 550 E Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 (704)527-1177 Page 2 of 6 JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Revised 8/13/04 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers DISTRICT OFFICE: CESAW-RG-W FILE NUMBER: SAW -2006-32597-194 PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION: State: North Carolina County: Washington Center coordinates of site (latitude/longitude): N 35.808458 W 76.758903 Approximate size of area (parcel) reviewed, including uplands: 90 acres. Name of nearest waterway: Conaby Creek Name of watershed: Lower Roanoke JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Completed: Desktop determination Date: Site visit(s) Date(s): 03/29/2006 Jurisdictional Determination (JD): Preliminary JD - Based on available information, ❑ there appear to be (or) ❑ there appear to be no "waters of the United States" and/or "navigable waters of the United States" on the project site. A preliminary JD is not appealable (Reference 33 CFR part 331). Approved JD —An approved JD is an appealable action (Reference 33 CFR part 331). Check all that apply: El'There are "navigable waters of the United States" (as defined by 33 CFR part 329 and associated guidance) within the reviewed area. Approximate size of jurisdictional area: There are "waters of the United States" (as defined by 33 CFR part 328 and associated guidance) within the reviewed area. Approximate size of jurisdictional area: 4.79 acres. There are "isolated, non -navigable, intra -state waters or wetlands" within the reviewed area. Decision supported by SWANCC/Migratory Bird Rule Information Sheet for Determination of No Jurisdiction. BASIS OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: A. Waters defined under 33 CFR part 329 as "navigable waters of the United States": EJ The presence of waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide and/or are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce. B. Waters defined under 33 CFR part 328.3(a) as "waters of the United States": (1) The presence of waters, which are currently used, or were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide. (2) The presence of interstate waters including interstate wetlands'. (3) The presence of other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds, the use, degradation or destruction of which could affect interstate commerce including any such waters (check all that apply): ❑ (i) which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes. ❑ (ii) from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce. ❑ (iii) which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce. (4) Impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the US. (5) The presence of a tributary to a water identified in (1) — (4) above. (6) The presence of territorial seas. (7) The presence of wetlands adjacentz to other waters of the US, except for those wetlands adjacent to other wetlands. Rationale for the Basis of Jurisdictional Determination (applies to any boxes -checked above).- If the jurisdictional water or wetland is not itself a navigable water of the United States, describe connections) to the downstream navigable waters. IfB(1) or B(3) is used as the Basis of Jurisdiction, document navigability and/or interstate commerce connection (i.e., discuss site conditions, including why the waterbody is navigable and/or how the destruction of the waterbody could affect interstate or foreign commerce). If B(2, 4, 5 or 6) is used as the Basis of Jurisdiction, document the rationale used to make the determination. IfB(7) is used as the Basis of Jurisdiction, document the rationale used to make adjacency determination: This site exhibits wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and is adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Conaby Creek. Page 3 of 6 Lateral Extent of Jurisdiction: (Reference: 33 CFR parts 328 and 329) EJ Ordinary High Water Mark indicated by: ❑ High Tide Line indicated by: ❑ clear, natural line impressed on the bank ❑ oil or scum line along shore objects ❑ the presence of litter and debris ❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ❑ changes in the character of soil ❑ physical markings/characteristics ❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation ❑ tidal gages ❑ shelving ❑ other: ❑ other: Mean High Water Mark indicated by: ❑ survey to available datum; ❑ physical markings; ❑ vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types. 1Z Wetland boundaries, as shown on the attached wetland delineation map and/or in a delineation report prepared by: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins Basis For Not Asserting Jurisdiction: The reviewed area consists entirely of uplands. Unable to confirm the presence of waters in 33 CFR part 328(a)(1, 2, or 4-7). Headquarters declined to approve jurisdiction on the basis of 33 CFR part 328.3(a)(3). LV The Corps has made a case -specific determination that the following waters present on the site are not Waters of the United States: ❑ Waste treatment systems, including treatment ponds or lagoons, pursuant to 33 CFR part 328.3. ❑ Artificially irrigated areas, which would revert to upland if the irrigation ceased. ❑ Artificial lakes and ponds created by excavating and/or diking dry land to collect and retain water and which are used exclusively for such purposes as stock watering, irrigation, settling basins, or rice growing. ❑ Artificial reflecting or swimming pools or other small ornamental bodies of water created by excavating and/or diking dry land to retain water for primarily aesthetic reasons. ❑ Water -filled depressions created in dry land incidental to construction activity and pits excavated in dry land for the purpose of obtaining fill, sand, or gravel unless and until the construction or excavation operation is abandoned and the resulting body of water meets the definition of waters of the United States found at 33 CFR 3283(a). ❑ Isolated, intrastate wetland with no nexus to interstate commerce. ❑ Prior converted cropland, as determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Explain rationale: ❑ Non -tidal drainage or irrigation ditches excavated on dry land. Explain rationale: ❑ Other (explain): DATA REVIEWED FOR JURSIDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (mark all that apply): Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant. Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant. ® This office concurs with the delineation report, dated 11/03/2005, prepared by (company): Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins ❑ This office does not concur with the delineation report, dated prepared by (company): Data sheets prepared by the Corps. Corps' navigable waters' studies: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Topographic maps: Plymouth East U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Historic quadrangles: U.S. Geological Survey 15 Minute Historic quadrangles: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey: Washington 4/5 National wetlands inventory maps: State/Local wetland inventory maps: FEMA/FIRM maps (Map Name & Date): 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (NGVD) Aerial Photographs (Name & Date): Other photographs (Date): Advanced Identification Wetland maps: Site visit/deternrination conducted on: 03/29/2006 Applicable/supporting case law: Other information (please specify): `Wetlands are identified and delineated using the methods and criteria established in the Corps Wetland Delineation Manual (87 Manual) (i.e., occurrence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and wetland hydrology). 'The term "adjacent" means bordering, contiguous, or neighboring. Wetlands_ separated from other waters of the U.S. by man-made dikes or barriers, natural river berms, beach dunes, and the like are also adjacent. Pn. A ^F K Page 5 of 6 ......:. ..... . . ... .... ..... .. .. _ ......mai—, „ _. .• _,,. .» n. , ...:...-X .. _ ., . ..— a Applicant: SAW -2006-32597-194 File Number: SAW -2006- Date: 06/19/2006 32597-194 Attached is: See Section below INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of A permission) PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B PERMIT DENIAL C APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D PRELWINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERiVIINATION E C he�a �sd ire �4 Yal S � A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit. • ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. • OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below. B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit • ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit. • APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. -C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section H of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. Page 5 of 6 D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new information. m ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD. ® APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. E: PRELall i AR L, JURISDICTIONAL DET ER'Yf ATIO�,1: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD. REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS. (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record. If you have questions regarding this decision If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you and/or the appeal process you may contact: may also contact: Tom Steffens Mr. Michael F. Bell, Administrative Appeal Review Officer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CESAD-ET-CO-R Dost Office Bo 1 1_000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division Washington, NC 27889 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15 252-975-1616 ext.25 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your, signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations. Date: Telephone number: Signature of appellant or agent. DIVISION ENGINEER: Commander U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3490 CWS June 14, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers 107 Union Drive, Suite 202 Washington, NC 27889 550 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 866-527-1177 (office) 704-527-1133 (fax) Subject: Jurisdictional Delineation Report and Request for Verification ADDENDUM to Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2005-1061 Dear Mr. Steffens: On behalf of Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc., CWS, Inc. is requesting written verification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the extent of jurisdictional features on the subject project. The project is located in Plymouth, North Carolina, approximately 0.6 mile east of the State Highway 1100 — State Highway 1104 intersection (see location map, enclosed). Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc. has contracted CWS to provide a jurisdictional delineation report and request for verification on this project. Applicant Name: Town of Plymouth Municipal Airport, Mr. Knapp Brabble Mailing Address: 1069 Plymouth Airport Road, Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 252-793-9801 Street Address of Project: Plymouth Landing Waterway: UT's to Conaby Creek Basin: Roanoke River (HU# 03010107) City: Plymouth County: Washington Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: N35.81690°, W76.75566° USGS Quadrangle Name: Plymouth East and Plymouth West, NC, 1987 and 1974 respectively Methods On April 26, 2007, CWS's Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WPIT delineated jurisdictional waters of the U.S. within the project area. Jurisdictional areas were delineated using the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (USACE) Routine On -Site Determination Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.' A Routine On -Site Data Form representative of non jurisdictional upland areas is enclosed (DPI). Jurisdictional stream channels were classified according to USACE and North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) guidance. These classifications included sampling with a D -shaped dip net, taking photographs, and defining approximate breakpoints (location at which a channel changes classification) within each on-site stream channel. NCDWQ Stream Classification Fon-ns and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets representative of Streams A and B have been enclosed (SCP 1— SCP2). ' Environmental Laboratory. 1987. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual", Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi. NORTH CAROLINA ° SOUTH CAROLINA ' NEW YORK WWW.CWS-INC.NET June 14, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 2 of 3 Results The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by CWS indicate that there are two jurisdictional stream channels (Streams A and B) located within the project area (Figure 1). Jurisdictional waters include unreamed tributaries to Conaby Creek. Conaby Creek is within the Roanoke River basin (HU# 03010107') and is rated "Class C - swamp waters" by the NCDWQ. Jurisdictional features located within the original project boundary (Figure 1, enclosed) were verified by Mr. Tom Steffens of the USACE — Wihnington District on June 19, 2006 (Action Id. SAW -2006-32597-194). On-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. total approximately 0.97 acre (42,266.3 square feet). Perennial Streams Streams A and B are located along the eastern property boundary and are approximately 4,315 and 614 linear feet in length, respectively (Figure 1, enclosed). These channels were evaluated to be perennial and exhibited average ordinary high water widths of 4 to 12, significant aquatic life, strong groundwater flow, and substrate consisting of silt to fine sand. USACE Stream Quality Assessment scores for these channels ranged from 41 to 48 out of a possible 100 points and ranged from 30.25 to 35 out of 71 possible points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, indicating perennial status (SCP 1 — SCP3, enclosed). Photographs of Perennial Streams A and B have been enclosed as Photographs A — C. Additional on-site features include 10 non jurisdictional ditches (Ditches C — M) located throughout the central portion of the property (Figure 1, enclosed). Ditches C — M are straight, manmade and were dug using mechanical equipment through a mature pine forest. These ditches exhibited an average width of 3 to 4 feet and an average depth of 3 to 5 feet allowing for weak to moderate groundwater infiltration. The ditches lack substrate sorting and contained no biological life or habitat. According to the recent USACE/EPA guidance, "ditches excavated wholly in and draining only uplands and that do not carry a relatively permanent flow of water are generally not waters of the United States because they are not tributaries or they do not have a significant nexus to downstream traditional navigable waters". These ditches scored 25 out of a possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet and 12 out of 71 possible points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form, indicating non jurisdictional status (SCP4, enclosed). The area surrounding these ditches exhibited indicators of a non jurisdictional upland area including a lack of saturated soil and a lack of hydric soil indicators (DP 1, enclosed). Dominant vegetation within these areas includes common blackberry (Rubus argutus), river cane (Arundinaria gigantea), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), red maple (Acer rubruin), and various sedges (Carex spp.). Photographs of non jurisdictional ditches have been enclosed as Photographs D — F. Z "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey. 1974. June 14, 2007 Mr. Tom Steffens Page 3 of 3 Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-527-1177 or ron@cws-inc.net should you have any questions or comments regarding this request. Sincerely, yam. Matt L . Jenkins, WPIT Project Scientist Ron G.,,�'ohnson, PWS Senior Scientist Enclosures: USGS 7.5 -Minute Plymouth East and Plymouth West, NC Topographic Quadrangles NRCS Washington County Soil Survey Figure 1. Wetland Boundary Survey Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form Agent Certification of Authorization Form NCDWQ Stream Classification Fonns (SCP 1— SCP4) USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP 1— SCP4) Routine Wetland Detennination Data Forms (DPI) Representative Photographs (Photographs A — F) cc: Mr. Rodney Gibson, Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc. \Wiss-00c10a\server3\20051Projects12005-1061 Plymouth AirportWD report 2UD Letter.doc i Plymouth Airport Expansion Pro'ect No. 2005-1061 Jurisdictional Delineation Re ort and Request for Verification j �Rv. •rE �4. ' Mfg (9.9° W) , -- : t r+ 110 ' 1 I "Y I * � : d ' � • `,��( ` .i�. orettock 4 ��' v�� r ,�•,��� • - �.• 1 �'���% ivy �.,�'t �01t. • US 64 •ir Ptyl oL1h Landing 49 ii 1 as ,:v 1 eitat9 HidhWey ..� •.I� I . � / i9 � 1 ._irk i. K li State Highway 1104 Plymouth Municipal Q n Airport al Ren SEP 1 2007 i �r% ` ° I DENR WAi' Fi f 'r: y iYE11ANA.lA DS10;iMWAT61Z+9RANQ4,� r Scale 1:24,000 ft 0 800 1600 2400 3200 4000 } 1" = 2,000.0 ft Data Zoom 13-1 i},jam ..,<:f` '•,`, I Image Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 Minute Topographic Map Series, Plymouth West and Plymouth East Quadrangles, North Carolina, dated 1987 and 1974, respectively. Approximate Scale 1" = 2000' 1 Plymouth Airport Expansion Prouect No. 2005-1061 Jurisdictional delineation Report and Request for Verification 4 T o _ AaA \,AeA �` ,,vtl7 1Vi r VU m TaR Aal Wk3 AaAFO \ �5 r, n AaA '' `: NEW TRACTS - �:. JbAt a CtA !-C �.',-AaA t,„��• (�` _ rt'�'�, lra�� '� ria .Ly.. jSITE? ' ( r ciA t r � � �_.� •� ij CtA Is7v /0 SSC y % FR IFj �ED PAR 7, tiDs!4 a ' ' e* C FC h'tF ' .fi � # . µ k„ '� ,:+• r r' t {may 'i"' / .w s Cq,� ,x ; P t ,p .., r � , M ,• it ' ` . 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Ditch G - 1,386 Linear Feet Ditch F.-1,511 Linear Feet DP1/ II �►''r�' / Ditch J - 2,715 Linear Feet I r -,� 17 1 Ditch E -1,615 Linear Feet NE7lQ�vAND'qjM QUA $'Y RA�UCN Ditch D -1,727 Linear Feet `"-'�I l j / Ditch C -1,828 Linear Feet Perennial Stream A - 4,315 Linear Feet t _ Perennial Stream B - 614 Linear Feet Ij i SCP2 LEGEND Existing Culverts -� PROPERTY BOUNDARY 'f Wetland 1.2 Acre 'I. L- -_1 PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED SC 1 --- RMSDICTIONAL STREAM CHANNEL - ---- NON -JURISDICTIONAL DITCH •~ Carolina Wetland Services I' 550 East Westinghouse Blvd. — JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND AREA Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 • $CPI STREAM CLASSIFICATION POINT ar. Fset PreviouslyREFERENCE: RRESURVEY PROVNED BY LPA GROUP, UATE03E0). Verified Figure 1. WetlaudBoundarySnrvey . DPI WETLAND DATA POINT Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Plymouth, North Carolina PHOTO LOCATION AND DIRECTION / CWS Project No. 2005-1061 01/17/2006 11:33 2527937504 PLYMOUTH AIRPORT Jan,13. 2006 9:21AM T, Knapp Brahhle, hereby eer fy tbat T have luthorixed Gmgory C. Antcmann of Carolina Wetland ScrVices, Inc. to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary to the processing. issuance, and acceptance of this juris6ctionai Delineatior and any .and all staudaard and spmial WDditiOns attached. We hcreby certify that the about information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Applicant's 9ignatute Uate PAGE 02/02 at nmpletian ai thl4 form wall allow tt►e agent to sign all future application correspondence. REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION DATE: June 14, 2007 COUNTY Washington County North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT — 95 Acres PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone): Plymouth Municipal Airport POC' Mr. Knapp Brabble 1069 Plymouth Airport Road Plymouth North Carolina 27962 NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable): Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. POC: Mr. Ron G. Johnson at (704) 527-1177 550 East Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte NC 28273 STATUS OF PROJECT (check one): ( ) On-going site work for development purposes ( X } Project in planning stages (Type of project: airport expansion ) ( ) No specific development planned at present ( ) Project already completed (Type of project: ) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED: Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be forwarded. (X) USGS 7.5 -Minute Plymouth East and Plymouth West, NC Topographic Quadrangles (X) NRCS Washington County Soil Survey (X) Wetland Boundary Survey (Figure 1) (X) Agent Certification of Authorization Form (X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP 1 — SCP4) (X) USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (SCP1 — SCP4) (X) Routine On -Site Data Forms (DPI) (X) Representative Photographs (Photographs A — F) Sign e of Property Owner or Authorized Agent Mr. Ron G. Johnson North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 Date: 04/26/2007 Project: Plymouth Municipal AirportLatitude: N35.816900 Evaluator: RGJ and NMJ site: SCP1 Longitude: W76.755660 Total Points: Other Perennial Stream A Stream is at least intermittent County: if? f9 or erennia( if a 30 32.5 Washington e.g. Quad /flame: A. Geomorphology (subtotal = 12.0 ) Groundwater floWdischarge Absent.: Weak Moderate Strong 1a. Continuous bed and bank 3. 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity O.0 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: rifle -pool sequence O.0 0 1 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting LC 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relic floodplain 1. 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches LC 0 1 2 3 7. Braided channel 0, 0 1 2 3 8. Recent alluvial deposits LC 0 1 2 3 9` Natural levees 0A 0 1 2 3 10. Headcuts OX 0 1 2 3 11. Grade controls Lf 0 0.5 1 1.5 12. Natural valley or drainageway 0„J 0 1 0.5 1 1.5 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map or other documented evidence. 3. No = 0 Yes = 3 a Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.0 14. Groundwater floWdischarge 3. 0 1 2 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or growing season 3. 0 1 22. Crayfish 3 16. Leaflitter 1. 1.5 1 0.5 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris O.f 0 0.5 1 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0. 0 0.5 1 1.5 19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? 1.1 O.f No = 0 0.5 Yes= 1.5 C. Biology (Subtotal = 10.50 ) 20'. Fibrous roots in channel 3.0 3 2 1 0 21 . Rooted plants in channel 3.0 3 2 1 0 22. Crayfish O.f 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Bivaives OX 0 1 2 3 24. Fish Lf 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Amphibians LC 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) O.f 0 0.5 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periphyton LC 0 1 2 3 28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0.q 0 0.5 1 1.5 29 t. Wetland plants in streambed O.Oq FAG = 0.5; FACW = 0.75: OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0 C Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. Sketch: Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)' Strong presence of fish and weak presence of crayfish. North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 10.0 ) 3.0 Absent. ­.,Weak Mo Iefate Strong. 1a. Continuous bed and bank 2.0 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or growing season 2 3 2. Sinuosity O.0 2 Crayfish 2 3 3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence O.0 1.5 23. 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 1. 0 1 2 3 5. Activelrelic floodplain LC 1 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches OX 0 0.5 2 3 7. Braided channel 0. 0 1 2 3 8. Recent alluvial deposits LC Filamentous algae; periphyton 1A 2 3 9` Natural levees 0, 0 1 2 3 10. Headcuts 0A 0 1 2 3 11. Grade controls Lf 0 0.5 1 1.5 12. Natural valley or drainageway 0.4 0 0.5 1 1.5 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map or other documented P.VIriP.n[Y? 3. No = 0 Yes = 3 Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual R I-Ivr-Irnlnn%/ (Ci ihtntal = 1 1 n_n 14. Groundwater flovv/discharge 3.0 3.0 3 2 2 0 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or growing season 3. 0 1 1 2 Crayfish 3 16. Leaflitter Lf 1.5 23. 1 0.5 0 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris O.f 0 1. 0.5 1 1 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0 0.5 0.5 1 1 26. 1.5 19. Hvdric soils (redoximorphic features) present? 1. 0.5 No = 0 1 1.5 Yes = 1.5 C-' Rinlnnv (Ri ihtntal = 111-25 ) 20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3.0 3 2 1 0 21 . Rooted plants in channel 2.( 3 2 1 0 22. Crayfish O.j 0 0-5 1 1.5 23. Bivalves 0A 0 1 2 3 24. Fish 1. 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Amphibians LC 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) O.f 0 0.5 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 1A 0 1 2 3 28. Iron oxidizing bacterialfungus. 0. 0 0.5 1 1.5 '29t Wetland clants in streambed 0.71 FAG = 0.5; FACW = 0.75: OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0 Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. Sketch_ Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Strong presence of fish and weak presence of crayfish. North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 Date: 04/26/2007 Project: Plymouth Municipal AirportLatitude: N35.816900 Evaluator: RGJ and NMJ Site: SCP3 Longitude: W76.755660 Total Points: Other Perennial Stream A Stream is at least intermittent County: rt>_ 18 or erenniai if>_ 30 35.00 Washington e.g. quad Name: A. Geomorphology (subtotal = 14.0 ) Groundwater floWdischarge Absent Weak' Moderate '! Strong 1a. Continuous bed and bank 3. 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity IX 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence LC 0 1 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 1. 0 1 2 3 5. Activelrelic floodplain 1A 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 1A 0 1 2 3 7. Braided channel OX O.f Yes = 1.5 0.5 3 S. Recent alluvial deposits LIE Filamentous algae; periphyton LC 2 3 9` Natural levees O.0 28. Iron oxidizing bacteriaifungus. 2 3 1 C. Headcuts O.0 1.5 29 t. 2 3 11. Grade controls Lf 0 0.5 1 1.5 12. Natural valley or drainagetivay 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or MRCS map or other documented evidence. 3. No = 0 Yes = 3 d Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual R Hvdrnlnnv (Si ihtntal = 10-5 14. Groundwater floWdischarge 3.0 3 2 1 2 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or growing season 3. 0 1 1 2 3 16. Leaflitter 1. 1.5 1.5 1 0.5 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris 1. 0 24. 0.5 1 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0.1 0 Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? 1.1 26. No = 0 O.f Yes = 1.5 C: Rinlonv (Subtotal = 10-50 _2G'Fibro�us roots in channel 3. 3 2 1 0 21 '. Rooted plants in channel 3.0 3 2 1 0 22. Crayfish 0.4 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Bivalves OX 0 1 2 3 24. Fish Lj 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Amphibians LC 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) O.f 0 0.5 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periphyton LC 0 1 2 3 28. Iron oxidizing bacteriaifungus. O.Q 0 0.5 1 1.5 29 t. Wetland plants in streambed 0.00 FAG = 0.5; FACW = 0.75: CBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0: Other = 0 Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. Sketch: Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes:) Strong presence of fiA and weak presence of crayfish. North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1 Date: 04/26/2007 Project: Plymouth Municipal Airport Latitude: N350 48' 30" Evaluator: RGJ and MLJ site: SCP4 Longitude: W760 45' 32" Total Points: other Non -Jurisdictional Ditch E Stream is at least intermittent County: it >_ 19 or perenniaj if a 30 12.00 Washington e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 0.0 ) Groundwaterflow/discharge Absent is Weak Moderate Strong la. Continuous bed and bank O.0 Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or grovving season 1. 2 3 2. Sinuosity O.0 16. Leaflitter 2 3 3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence O.0 0 17. 2 3 4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting OX 1 1.5 2 3 5. Activelrelic floodplain OX 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0. 0 1 2 3 7. Braided channel O.0 0 1 2 3 8. Recent alluvial deposits O.0 0 1 2 3 9` Natural levees OX 0 1 2 3 10. Headcuts OX 0 1 2 3 11. Grade controls OA 0 0.5 1 1.5 12. Natural valley or drainageway OA 0 0.5 1 1.5 13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map or other documented evidence. 0. No = 0 Yes = 3 a Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual R HvHrnlnnv fSi ihtntal = S_Il 1 14. Groundwaterflow/discharge LC 3 2 1 2 3 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain. or Water in channel -- dry or grovving season 1. 0 1 1 2 3 16. Leaflitter Lf 1.5 1.5 1 0.5 0 17. Sediment on plants or debris 0, 0 24. 0.5 1 1.5 18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) O.d 0 Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? 1.1 26. No = 0 OX Yes = 1.5 C Rinlnnv fSuhtntal = 7.00 1 I& Fibrous roots in channel 3. 3 2 1 0 21 . Rooted plants in channel 3. 3 2 1 0 22. Crayfish OX 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Bivalves OA 0 1 2 3 24. Fish OX 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Amphibians O.0 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) OX 0 0.5 1 1.5 27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 1A 0 1 2 3 28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. O.Q 0 0.5 1 1.5 29'. Wetland plants in streambed 0.00 FAG = 0.5; FACVV = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0: Other = 0 r Items 20 an d 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Manmade ditch through uplands 07 Sketch: OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ # SCP1— Perennial Stream A STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 1. Applicant's Name: Plymouth Municipal Airport 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins 3. Date of Evaluation: 4/26/07 5. Name of Stream: UT to Conaby Creek 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 450 acres 4. Time of Evaluation: 1.00 pm 6. River Basin: Roanoke 8. Stream Order: Second 9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 200 if 10. County: Washington 11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Plymouth travel south on NC -32 for approximately lmile Turn right onto Morrattock Road After approximately 1 4 miles turn left onto Airport Road._ _ 12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.816900W76.755660 13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A 14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours 15. Site conditions at time of visit: sunn 80 deglees 16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 1.7. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES (Df yes, estimate the water surface area: 18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YE NO 20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: _% Residential 30 % Forested 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural 70 % Cleared / Logged _% Other (- 21. Bankfull Width: 10-12' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 3-5' 23. Channel slope down center of stream: X Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 24. Channel Sinuosity: X Straight _Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): 41 Comments: Evaluator's Signature Date This channel evaluation form is int ` ded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by t1 United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change – version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET CfPl — Pi- ri nniq] Sstrenm A * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain # CHARACTERISTICS Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 5 1 (no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow= max outs) _ Evidence of past human alteration 0-6, 0-5 0-5 0 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = mixpoints) 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 0 ('no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 4 4 (extensive discharges = 0; no discharges= maxpoints) �a]5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 3 U` (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints) �,. Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 1 6 (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0 P� 7 (dee 1 entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max p..Dints) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0— 4 0-2 0 8 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max oints) Channel sinuosity 0_ 5 0— 4 0— 3 0 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) Sediment input 0_ 5 0— 4 0— 4 2 10 (extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max Dints) Size & diversity of channelbed substrateNA* 0-4 0-5 NA I 1 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = maxpoints) Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 3 �., 12 (deeply(deepty incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) Presence of major bank failures 0-5 p_j 0-5 4 1' (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks= max points) Cq Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3 E� 1 (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu 7hout = maxpoints) Impact by agriculture or livestock production 0-5 0-4 0-5 5 15 (substantial impact =0; no evidence = max oints) Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0 _ 5 0-6 , 1 16 no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0; well-developed = max oints) Habitat complexity 0- 6 0-6 0-6 2 17 Tittle or no habitat = 0; tie uent, varied habitats =max Dints Canopy coverage over streambed' 0-5 0-5 0— 5 0 18 no shading ve etation.= 0; continuous catiopy = maxpoints). 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 NA (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) Presence of stream invertebrates 0-4 0-5 0-5 1 �0 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 1 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 2 (� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types .= max Dints) O Presence of fishU— 4 0-4 0— 4 3 �-+ _ (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types' =maxpoints) b Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 2 23 (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence — max points) _ 100���',� Total Points Possible 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 41 * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ # SCP2 — Perennial Stream B s,, o STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 9 1. Applicant's Name: Plymouth Municipal Airport 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins 3. Date of Evaluation: 4/26/07 5. Name of Stream: UT to Conaby Creek 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 300 acres 4. Time of Evaluation: 1.30 pm 6. River Basin: Roanoke 8. Stream Order: 9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 100 if 10. County: Washington 11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Plymouth travel south on NC -32 for approximately lmile Turn right onto Morrattock Road After approximately 1 4 miles turn left onto Airport Road. 12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.816900W76.755660 13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A 14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the ast 48 hours 15. Site conditions at time of visit: sunny 80 degrees 16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES elf yes, estimate the water surface area: 18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES Q 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES Q 20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: % Residential % Commercial _% Industrial % Agricultural 30 % Forested 70 % Cleared / Logged % Other ( 21. Bankfull Width: 4' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2-4' 23. Channel slope down center of stream: X Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 24. Channel Sinuosity: X Straight _Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments: Evaluator's Signature G"�/ G` Date This channel evaluation form is mended to be use "only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by khe United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Qt P7 — PPrPnninl Ctre.qm R * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. - ECORE GION POINT RANGE SCORE. Coastal Piedmont Mountain'. ## CHARACTERISTICS Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0 _ 5 0-4 0-5 5 1 (no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max oints) i Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 0 (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 1 3 (no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer =maxpoints) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 4 4 (extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = maxpoints) Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 3 no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 1 6 (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 1 a 7 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = maxpoints) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 4 8 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = maxpoints) 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 0 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = maxpoints) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2 (extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = maxpoints) Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0 - 5 , NA j 11 (fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 3 1� (deeply incised = 0; stable bed R banks = max points) Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 4 130-5 (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = maxpoints) Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0-4 4 0-5 3 14 (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max.points) CA Impact by agriculture or livestock production 0 - 5 0-4 0-5 5 15 substantial impact =0; no evidence = maxpoints) Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 1 16 (no riffleshipples or pools = 0; well-developed = maxpoints) 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0- 6 2 (little or no habitat = 0; fife cent, varied habitats - max poi p� Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0 - 5 0 - 5 1. 14 (no shadingvegetation= 0; continuous nano = max.points) Substrate embeddedness NA* 0 -4 0 - 4 NA 19 (deeply embedded. = 0; loose structure: = max) Presence of stream invertebrates �1 4 0_ 5 0_ 5 1 �0 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints) ur Presence of amphibians 0_ 4 0- 4 0- 4 2 O 1 (no evidence.= 0; common,. numerous es.=max 'oints) a 27no Presence of fish 0 - 4 0-4 0 - 4 3 evidence = 0• common, numerous es = max oints) Evidence of wildlife. use 0-6 0-5 0-5 2 23 (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = maxpoints) -------- Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)' 48 * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. r OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ # SCP3 — Perennial Stream A STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET M T 1. Applicant's Name: Plymouth Municipal Airport 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins 3. Date of Evaluation: 4/26/07 5. Name of Stream: UT to Conaby Creek 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 450 acres 4. Time of Evaluation: 3:00 pm 6. River Basin: Roanoke 8. Stream Order: Second 9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 200 if 10. County: Washington 11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Plymouth travel south on NC -32 for approximately lmile Turn right onto Morrattock Road After approximately 1 4 miles turn left onto Airport Road. 12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.816900W76.755660 13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A 14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours - 15. Site conditions at time of visit: sunny 80 deffees 16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YE NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES Q 20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: % Residential % Commercial % Industrial _% Agricultural 30 % Forested 70 % Cleared / Logged % Other 21. Bankfull Width: 4-8' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 3-6' 23. Channel slope down center of stream: X Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 24. Channel Sinuosity: X Straight _Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): 47 Comments: Evaluator's This channel evaluation form is int ed to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by they United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET C'1 -'A"1 Q+Irn�m A. * These characteristics are not assessed m coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain #' CHARACTERISTICS Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0 - 5 5 1 (no flow or saturation = 0; strong now = maxpoints_) Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-51 0 2 (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2 3 (no buffer= 0; contiguous, wide buffer= maxpoints) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 p_ 4 4 4 (extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = maxpoints) ..� Groundwater discharge 0_ 3 0- 4 O- 4 3 o (no discharge = 0; s rings, seeps, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 1 .., 6 (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 0 A�(deeplyentrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max oints) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max.points) j Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0- 3' 1 9 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = maxpoints) Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0- 4 2 10 (extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* .. 0 - 4 0 - - NA 11 (tine, homogenous =.O; large, diverse sizes = maxpoints) Evidence of channel or widening l i 0-5 0-4 0-5. 3 �., 12 (deeply.incised = 0• stable bed R banks = max points) _ Presence of major bank failures0_ 5 0 -- 5 0- 5 4 1' (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks= max oints) Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 3 �. 14 (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout =max oints) rA Impact by agriculture or livestock production 0-5 0-4 0-5 5 I S substantial im act.=0; no evidence= maxpoints) Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes 0-3 0- 5 0-6 2 16 no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0; well-developed = maxpoints E Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 2 17 little or no habitat = 0; f -ec cent, varied habitats = max points)_ Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0- 5 2 18 (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous cano = max oints) Substrate embeddedness NA* 0 - 4 0 -4 NA 19' (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) Presence of stream invertebrates 0-4 0-5 0-5 1 �0 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints-)— Presence of amphibians 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 2 Q 1 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints) a 22 Presence of 0'-- 4 0- 4< 0-4 3 (no evidence.- 0; common, numerous es = max oints Evidence of wildlife use 7 0-6 0-5 0-5 2 23 (no evidence - 0, abundant evidence =inax points) _ Total Points Possible _too 100 - l TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 47 * These characteristics are not assessed m coastal streams. OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ # SCP4 — Non -Jurisdictional Ditch E STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 1. Applicant's Name: Plymouth Municipal Airport 2. Evaluator's Name: Ron Johnson and Matt Jenkins 3. Date of Evaluation: 4/26/07 4. Time of Evaluation: 12.00 pm 5. Name of Stream: UT to Conaby Creek 6. River Basin: Roanoke 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 6 acres 8. Stream Order: 9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 1.600 if 10. County: Washington 11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Plymouth travel south on NC -32 for approximately lmile Turn right onto Morrattock Road After approximately 1 4 miles turn left onto Airport Road. 12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35.816900, W76.755660 13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A 14. Recent Weather Conditions: no rain within the past 48 hours -- 15. Site conditions at time of visit: sunny 70 decrees 16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES (�D 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES 20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial % Agricultural 100 % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 21. Bankfull Width: 3-4' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 3-4' 23. Channel slope down center of stream: X Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 24. Channel Sinuosity: X Straight Occasional Bends _Frequent Meander _Very Sinuous _Braided Channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): 25 Comments: Manmade ditch through upland pine forest. Evaluator's Signature y ' /�—Z, Date This channel evaluation form is inte ded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 0 f -IDA XT..s,_T»s+iarlirlinTt�� * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. --- EC'OREGION POINT RANGE SCORE -- 9 CHARACTERISTICS Presence of flow / persistent. poolsinstream -� 1 Coastal Piedmont Mountain 0-5 0-4 0-5 1 — g, points) saturation — 0• strong, flow — maY no flow ors , Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 0 4 (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points).__ Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 4 (no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 3 4 (extensive discharges = 0; no dischar47es = max oints) r-�Groundwater 5 discharge = 0-3 0-4 0-4 1 (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. maxpoints) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0— 4 0— 4 0- 2 0 FA` 6 no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) ` Entrenchment / floodplain access_ 5 0 - 4 p — ? 1 deeply entrenched = 0; fi•e went flooding = max points) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 EO -2 0 8 no wetlands= 0; lar e adjacent wetlands = max oints) Channel sinuosity 0— 5 0— 4 0- 3 0 9 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints) Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2 10 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = maxpoints) Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 0 11 fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 — 5 0-4 0'— 5 1 �., 12 (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) E Presence of major bank failures 0— 5 0-5 0-5 2 13 severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 2 14 (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max oints Impact by agriculture or livestock production 0-5 0 — 4 0-5 4 15 substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0 16 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-develo ed= max oints Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 0 17 little or no habitat = 0 frequent, varied habitats = max oints), p Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 3 18 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) ` Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0 —4 0 19 (deeply embedded = 0;. loose structure = max Presence of stream invertebrates 0-4 0-5 0-5 0 20 no evidence = 0• common, numerous es = maxpoints) 1 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0 d no evidence = 0•, common numerous types = Max ointS a Presence of fish Ci 22 0-4 p— 4 0-4 0 no evidence =0; common numerous es =maxDints p Evidence of wildlife use D-6 0-5 0-5 1 23 �o evidence = 0; abundant evidence = ma��oirjts _ Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) _ 25 * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Plymouth Municipal. Airport Expansion Date: 04/26/07 Applicant/Owner: Plymouth Municipal Airport County: Washington Investigator(s): Ron Johnson, PWS and Matt Jenkins, WRIT State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: upland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DPl (If needed, explain on reverse.) Remarks: More than 50% of the dominant 11 VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species 1 Rubus argutus Stratum herb Indicator FACU+ Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 Arundinaria gigantea herb FACW 3 Pinus taeda tree FAC 4 Acer rubrum tree FAC 5 Carex spp. herb 6 7 8 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC 75% Remarks: More than 50% of the dominant 11 plant species are FAC or wetter. 1 HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits (on leaves) Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) Water -Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: >12 (in.) FAC -Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No indicators of wetland hvdroloizy are present. Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 1 of 2 6/14/2007 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Portsmouth fine sandy loam Drainage Class poorly drained Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Umbra uults Confirm Mapped Type? Ye< No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-10 A Gley 12.5N N/A N/A sandy clay loam 10-12 B 10 YR 4/2 N/A N/A sandy clay loam Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions) Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No indicators of hydric soils are present. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle) Hydric Soils Present? Yes �N, Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Data point is representative of a non-'urisdictional upland area. Approved by HQUSACE 2/92 Routine On -Site Data Forms Page 2 of 2 6/14/2007 Plymouth Municipal Airport ]Expansion Project No. 2005-1061 Jurisdictional Delineation Report and Request for Verification Photograph A. View of Perennial Stream A, lacing uUw,1buvaua. Photograph B. View of Yerenmal Stream A, racing uV w11bLivaiii. Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion ]Project No..2005-106 Jurisdictional Delineation Report and Request for Verification Photograph C. View of rerenniai 3rrumll -, la,�u•s-- Photograph D. View of Ditch E, facing ups ream. Plymouth Municipal Airport ]Expansion Project No. 2005-1061 Jurisdictional Delineation Report and Request for Verification Photograph E. View of ijiten ri, iacing u1Jbuoaiii. Photograph F. view or liitcn r, —vv--- North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator Michael F. Easley, Govemor Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary January 4, 2006 Ron G.Johnson Project Biologist 550 E. Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 Office of Archives and History Division of Historical Resources David Brook, Director Re: Request for Records Search, Plymouth Airport Expansion, Plymouth, Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2005-1061, Washington County, ER 05-2742 Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for your letter of November 17, 2005, concerning the above project. We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources that would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the .Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above -referenced tracking number. Sincerely, Peter Sandbeck cc: Rick Barkes, NCDOT/DOA Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 (919)733-4763/733-8653 RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 (919)733-6547/715-4801 SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC; 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 (919)733-6545/715-4801 � COASZq� o� z North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary 1 December 2005 Carolina Wetland Services Attn: Mr. Ron G. Johnson 550 E. Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Dear Mr. Johnson: This letter is in reference to your 22 November 2005 request for a jurisdictional determination for the proposed expansion to the existing Plymouth Airport, off SR 1106, in Plymouth, Washington County. I have reviewed in-house jurisdictional determination references to determine if permits for development are required per the Coastal Area Management Act or the State's Dredge and Fill Law. From my review of the proposed location of the project, I have determined that the project will not occur within an Area of Environmental Concern as designated by the Coastal Resources Commission. Therefore, no permits are required from this Division for construction of the aforementioned airport expansion. I appreciate your concern and effort to comply with the permit requirements of this Division and encourage you to continue to consult representatives of this Division for fixture questions regarding CAMA jurisdiction. Thank you for your time and concern in these matters. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (252) 948-3853. Sincerely, R. Kell Spivey P Y Coastal Management Representative c: Terry E. Moore- District Manager, Washington Office, DCM Raleigh Bland — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Office Steven Rynas — Morehead City Office No'rthCarolina ,J1latura!!y 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Phone: 252-946-6481 1 FAX: 252-948-0478 1 Internet: wwwmccoastalmanaoement.ned APR -03-03 THU 05:22 PM FAX N0, P. 25/25 NCDER Nc ilh Carolina Department of Environment and Naturai Resources Division of Paas and Recreation 1v(icl nel 1 . I ,.rslc;y, Cic�vcrnnr William Cr_ Moss,, jr., Secretary Philip K. McKnelly, Director hely 25, 2002 Ms, Amy l��:lla 1?nviroi��114,nt 11 Com;lfli,.Irils, Inc_ 8008 C(.)g)or�ttu CuilterDrive, Stlito 100 (;1T;jrlottl, NC 20226 1>ttl�)at,t: Rklo Vly Eixp,wsion Project, PIyrTToutli Municipal AiTporti, Washington County Baker- 1'l,� i�l;atr,r,:t1 Clcritagr ProgratjT has no rccorcl of retro sl1ccies, significant natural communities, or pi-Mlity 11MLIr01 ureas at the site nor wilhin a Milo ofthc site. yot1 rli;ly villi to ohcck tlic Natural I leritago Prograin database website at _�v��� v.rlc. li.�rks_�7ct/n1117/sc trcli.litn11> fora IistiilE; q( 11rc plants 1110 animalsand Sig111t1cant r2lturul coilti ILMil ius in the County and oil 111e topographic quad rnap. Please do not hesitate to r.{>t,t�rct irt,, Ott 919-715-8687 if yoi.i Irivc or need fuil.her information. �;ii�c4;rcly, .,l,i f1,lrry lf',. I.c(Orandl Jr., :Loolol;ist . 1�:'tturaS 1lcriiZt;c1'ro9raln ltl✓Llh,�l 7 161.5 Mail SQrvicc CcntcT, Ralcigh, Notch Carolina 27699-1615 P i i o c,: 9 19 -73 3 -4121 919-715-3085 \ Internet: ncsparks.net Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Section 404 Individual Permit Application Prosect No. 2005-1061 Photograph A. View of Perennial Stream C;, tacmg north. Photograph B. View of Wetland AA, facing south. Plymouth Municipal Airport Expansion Section 404 Individual Permit Application Project No. 2005-1061 Photograph C. View of Wetland AA, facing south. Photograph D. View of Ditch D, facing upstream. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS Name Weyerhaeuser Company Martha Owens and Bertha Garrett Eric and Lisa Johnson Lewis Webb Eliza Louise Thomas Thomas and Tawana Kolikas Glenn and Carolyn Armstrong William Spruill Zywanda Dixon William and Merlinda Mackey Stephen Moore, Jr. Joyce Cherry Emma Gee Ethel Council Eva Moore Address P.O. Box 1391 New Bern, NC 28563 1384 Reno Road P.O. Box 514 Plymouth, NC 27962 1350 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 1338 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 1314 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 226 NC Hwy 149 North Plymouth, NC 27962 57 Mackeys Road Plymouth, NC 27962 1232 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 121 Village Drive P.O. Box 36 Roper, NC 27970 1180 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 1156 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 1238 Albemarle Drive Plymouth, NC 27962 6908 Idlewild Road Charlotte, NC 28212 1030 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 998 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 Eloise Owens Stanley and Wysonza James James, Jr. and Melinda Porter William Barkley Louise McNair James Owens Keith and Carla Davenport Gerald and Cindy Furlough Donald and Janice Stotesbury J. H. Gee Guy and Marya Shavender 2454 Maurice Brown Road Jamesville, NC 27846 948 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 P.O. Box 477 Plymouth, NC 27960 828 Reno Road Plymouth, NC 27962 2908 7"' Street N. E. #1 Washington, DC 20017 880 Highway 32 South Plymouth, NC 27962 P.O. Box 164 Plymouth, NC 27962 173 Country Lane P.O. Box 548 Plymouth, NC 27962 5212 NC Highway 99 South Pantego, NC 27860 1085 Morrattock Road Plymouth, NC 27962 P.O. Box 206 Pantego, NC 27860