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AISLMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC.
Environmental Consultants
September 14, 2007
TO: Mr. Ian McMillan
Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: 401 Water Quality Certification Application
NC Center for Automotive Research; Northampton County, NC
Dear Ian:
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RECEIVED
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Enclosed is a 401 Water Quality Certification application for your review. This application is submitted
on behalf of the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) for the construction of a facility
devoted to automotive research and development. This center will be located within a 619-acre tract in
Northampton County, NC and will provide economic development to this community. The proposed project
will impact 3.28 acres of wetlands (2.81 acres of 404 wetlands and 0.47 acre of isolated wetlands) and 140
linear feet of stream. To compensate for these impacts, the applicant proposes to buy into the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program for the restoration of 1.5 acres of riparian wetlands and 2 acres of non-riparian
wetlands. Additionally, remaining wetlands and streams located within the property will be preserved.
The application form, project narrative, associated maps, and site plan are enclosed for your review. In
addition, the $570 application fee is also enclosed. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for
your assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
Kim Williams
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C: Mr. Gary Brown, Northampton County
Mr. Mark Smith, McKim and Creed
Mr. Mike Horan, DWQ
Mr. Jamie Shern, ACOE
DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORWYATER BRANCH
www.lmgroup.net • [e-mail] • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 9 P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402
LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC.
Environmental Consultants
September 14, 2007
TO: Mr. Jamie Shern
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Individual Permit Application
NC Center for Automotive Research; Northampton County, NC
Dear Mr. Shern:
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Enclosed is an Individual Permit application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf of
the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) for the construction of a facility devoted to
automotive research and development. This center will be located within a 619-acre tract in Northampton
County, NC and will provide economic development to this community. The proposed project will impact 3.28
acres of wetlands (2.81 acres of 404 wetlands and 0.47 acre of isolated wetlands) and 140 linear feet of stream.
To compensate for these impacts, the applicant proposes to buy into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program for
the restoration of 1.5 acres of riparian wetlands and 2 acres of non-riparian wetlands. Additionally, remaining
wetlands and streams located within the property will be preserved.
The application form, project narrative, associated maps, and site plan are enclosed for your review.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely, II '
Kim Williams
Encl.
C: Mr. Gary Brown, Northampton County
Mr. Mark Smith, McKim and Creed
Mr. Mike Horan, DWQ
Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ
www.lmgroup.net • [e-mail] • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402

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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting,
navigable waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged
material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routing Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating this application
for a permit. Disclosure; Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided however, the permit application cannot be
processed 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 instructions) 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
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPL. COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not
NC Center for Automotive Research required) Kim Williams
c/o Mr. Gary Brown Environmental Consultant
Land Management Group, Inc.
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
6 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
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P.O. Box 685 Land Management Group, Inc.
Jackson, NC 27845 P.O. Box 2522
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NO. W/AREA CODE
a. Business [phone] [phone] (phone)
b. Fax [phone] [phone] (fax)
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplement information in sup ort of this permit application.
APPLICANT' SIGN URE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE - NC Center for Automotive Research
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
Nearest Waterbody: Arthur's Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Northampton North Carolina
COUNTY STATE
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRE tP.1 *c r= r-,
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Off of Lowe's Road V
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Northampton County, NC
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From 1-95, take exit 176 towards Garysburg. Turn left onto Lowes Road. Prior to entering Lowes distributing
center, turn left onto gravel road. This will lead you into site (see vicinity map).
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features) - The preferred project consists of constructing
a 3.7-mile ride and handling course, two vehicle dynamics areas, test laboratories, refueling station, and an
administration/ engineering building.
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project) - To build specific features for use by the
automotive industries and academia in the pursuit of future transportation needs (See Project Narrative).
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE - To provide access to the site and for fill slope related to the track (See
Project Narrative).
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS - Clean,
compacted sub-grade soil materials, clean ABC aggregate, pavement etc.
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED
2.81 acres of 404 wetlands, 0.47 acre of isolated wetlands, and 140 linear feet of stream
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? no IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, Etc., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY
(see attached sheet)
25. LIST OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION N/A
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
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 application 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
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 o r 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.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
September 2007
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research
Northampton County, NC
INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) is a State-funded
initiative to establish a center of excellence for automotive research and development. NCCAR
will be located on a 619-acre parcel of land obtained by Northampton County, NC near exit 176
of I-95, just eight miles south of the Virginia State line. The primary land use will be to build
specific features for use by the automotive industries and academia in the pursuit of future
transportation needs. The program and assets will be managed by a non-profit 5010
organization with a Board of Directors. Commercial organizations will partner with the non-
profit to manage and operate the facility. As a non-profit, independent testing facility, the Center
will be designed to provide a number of resources at a reasonable cost to users in the general
automotive, motorsports, and alternative fuel development sectors.
The facility will feature a 3.7-mile ride and handling course, two vehicle dynamics areas,
test laboratories, refueling station, and an administration/engineering building. These facilities
are designed to allow engineers to evaluate and develop new vehicles and prove out new systems
in the controlled and safe environment of a test facility. Examples of the type of work will be
brake system testing, autonomous vehicle operation, crash avoidance systems development, and
suspension tuning and optimization.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The 619-acre site is located in Northampton County, northwest of Garysburg, NC. It is
near exit 176 of I-95, just eight miles south of the Virginia State line (Figure 1). The project area
consists of two tracts. The 609-acre main tract is land-locked; therefore, the applicant is
purchasing an additional 10.7-acre parcel that will adjoin the tract to Lowes Road. A site
delineation of 404 wetlands was performed by Land Management Group, Inc. and was approved
in the field by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The site contains approximately 140 acres of
freshwater wetlands, most of which are headwaters of the Roanoke River. Unnamed tributaries
form nearly the entire perimeter of this site (Figure 2). These tributaries converge in the southern
part of the tract and eventually flow into Arthur's Creek, which then flows into the Roanoke
River. Arthur's Creek is classified as a Class C waterbody by the NC Division of Water Quality.
The C classification is given to waters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish
and aquatic life propagation and survival, agriculture and other uses suitable for Class C.
Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and other uses involving human body contact
with water where such activities take place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner.
There are no restrictions on watershed development or types of discharges.
The site has been used for timber cultivation and contains several dirt logging roads. The
main road leads from the southwestern corner and follows the power line heading northeast. This
entrance road is only partially on the tract and crosses streams in two locations. The road turns
northward through the site. Other dirt roads fork off of this main road and lead into the western
and northwestern part of the tract. According to the Northampton County Generalized Soil
Survey, the majority of uplands within the site are classified as Bonneau sandy loam and
Caroline fine sandy loam, with smaller pockets of Craven fine sandy loam, Goldsboro sandy
loam, and Norfolk sandy loam (Figure 3). Soils along the major stream channels that form the
southern and eastern property boundaries consist of Wehadkee loam. Bethera silt loam and
Roanoke silt loam are located in wetland areas further upstream.
The tract contains a mixture of clear cut areas, young pine plantation, and mature
pine/hardwood forests. Uplands located within the middle of the tract have been clear cut and
support a sparse canopy of young loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua), and red maple (Ater rubrum) trees. There is a considerable amount of woody debris
throughout this area as well. Uplands in the southern section of the tract contain a young, dense
stand of loblolly pine. The wetland finger that extends into the southeastern portion of the tract
has been recently logged and contains very young sweetgum and red maple as well as some
herbaceous species. Streams form the eastern, western, and southern property boundaries. These
stream systems have broad adjacent wetlands that support mature hardwood species such as
black gum (Nyssa aquatica), sweet gum, and red maple. Surrounding land use consists mostly of
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agriculture and undeveloped forest, with scattered residential areas. A Lowes Home
Improvement distribution facility is located to the south (Figure 4). The property is zoned
Industrial by Northampton County.
On April 27t1i 2007, staff of Land Management Group, Inc. evaluated the project area for
its potential to support federally-listed threatened or endangered species (Table 1). Species with
the federal classification of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Officially Proposed (P) for such
listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. The bald
eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. According to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, two federally-protected species are known to occur in Northampton
County; the bald eagle and the red-cockaded woodpecker (Table 1). Habitat with the potential
for supporting these federally-protected species was identified by reviewing aerial photographs,
soils maps, and topographic maps of the property and by walking throughout the site. A search of
the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was conducted to determine whether any
state or federally listed rare species have previously been observed within or near the project area
(1/2 mile radius). This search found no known rare plants, animals, or community types within or
surrounding the site.
Bald eagles in the southeast typically build their nests in the zone between forests and
marsh or open water. Nests are built in dominant live pines or cypress trees that provide a clear
flight path. Winter roosts are usually in dominant trees, similar to nesting trees, but may be
farther from water. No signs of eagle nesting habitat was noted within the tract. The interior of
the tract contains a mixture of clear cut areas and young pine plantation and would not provide
appropriate habitat for this species. Forested areas located along the southern and eastern
property boundaries could provide appropriate foraging habitat, especially since several lakes are
located approximately '/ mile southeast of the site. However, these lakes are not known to
support an eagle nest.
The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) is generally found in old-growth pine forests and
prefers mature longleaf pines with at least a 15" DBH for nesting and foraging. Dense stands
(stands that are primarily hardwood, or that have a dense hardwood understory) are avoided. In
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mature pine habitat, sufficient substrate can be provided on 80 to 125 acres. No cavities or red-
cockaded woodpeckers were observed during the survey. The NCCAR tract contains a mixture
of clear cut areas, young pine plantation, and mature pine/hardwood forests. There are a few
older loblolly pine trees located adjacent to the stream systems; however these areas are too
densely vegetated to provide appropriate habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Table 1 Federally-listed endangered and threatened species known to occur in Northampton County, NC.
Common Name Scientific Name Status
ANIMALS
Bald eagle Halieetus leucocephalus T
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E
KEY:
Status Definition
E Endangered: A taxon in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range.
T Threatened: A taxon likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Because of known archaeological occurrences in the region, the applicant employed
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to perform a Phase I Archaeological Survey of the
tract. This survey identified four potential sites, two of which required further investigation. Both
of these sites are located in the northeastern part of the tract. MACTEC recently performed a
Phase II Archaeological Survey to specifically identify the contents of these sites and their
boundaries. This report was sent to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review. On
June 25th, 2007, SHPO wrote a letter that asked the applicant to either avoid this area or prepare
a mitigation plan. Since this area cannot be avoided, MACTEC is in the process of preparing a
mitigation plan. This plan will be sent to the Corps, DWQ, and SHPO once it is complete.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
The alternatives evaluated include a no-action alternative, off-site alternatives, on-site
alternative site layouts, and the preferred project.
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No-Action Alternative
The no-action alternative would keep the site in its current, undeveloped condition and
would prevent the applicant from developing it. The no-action alternative is not considered
feasible for several reasons. This alternative would leave a minimum of 470 acres of uplands
undeveloped. The inability to expand development within this tract of land would be a
significant loss of return for the owners and a loss of an automotive research center for the
community and the industry. Furthermore, the project is expected to have an economic benefit on
the region. It is anticipated that the project will bring up to 350 new jobs to Northampton County
over a 10-year period and has the capability of providing an estimated 6,000 other jobs statewide
in ancillary industries. It also has the potential to allow for re-development and economic success
in rural North Carolina. For these reasons, the No-Action Alternative is not considered feasible.
Alternate Sites
The study area that was originally identified for this project was limited to tracts in
Northampton County that were in close proximity to Interstate 95. When selecting a site, the
applicant searched for properties that could tap into local water and sewer lines, were already
zoned for industrial use, had established traffic infrastructure, were at least 600 acres in size, and
had limited environmental impacts. In addition, because the project will be testing new
technology, the applicant searched out sites that had few neighbors or that had natural features
that could act as buffers from unwanted visitors. Based on these criteria, only one site was
identified (Preferred Tract).
Preferred Tract
The preferred tract is located on a 619-acre parcel of land located in Northampton
County, NC near exit 176 of I-95, just eight miles south of the Virginia State line. The site will
be able to tie into sewer and water utilities from Lowes Road, which was a main reason for the
site selection. Since there will be cutting edge technology and new products being tested within
the facility, security is of the utmost importance. The applicant took this security concern into
consideration when selecting a site. The preferred site has a forested wetlands/stream habitat
surrounding 70% of it, which will act as a barrier to unwanted spectators.
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On-site Alternatives
Once the tract was selected, the project engineers developed several site designs for the
site. Ultimately, the applicant selected the design that achieved their technologic and economic
goals while minimizing environmental impacts as much as possible (Alternative #4).
Alternative #1: Entrance Road
Because of the location of wetlands and streams within the property, most of the
proposed wetland and stream impacts result from the entrance to the site. Three entrance road
designs were evaluated to cross this system and gain access to the rest of the site.
Utilization of Bridge
The first alternative utilizes a bridge to minimize wetland and stream impacts at
the entrance (Figure 5). The bridge would span approximately 1400 feet to avoid
wetlands and stream impacts. This alternative would cost 7.4 million dollars. Because of
the cost associated with this design, it was not considered feasible.
Alternate Right-of-Way and Bridge
This entrance road design utilizes a bridge located in a different right-of-way
location that stays parallel to the existing power line right-of-way (Figure 6). The bridge
would span approximately 1540 feet and would impact approximately 0.03 acre of
wetlands. The cost of this scenario is 7.4 million dollars. Because of the expense
associated with this design, it was not considered feasible.
Utilization of Box Culverts (Preferred)
This design would utilize two box culverts to cross wetlands and the stream
system located at the entrance of the property (Figure 7). Proposed impacts from the
entrance road are to 1.56 acres of 404 wetlands and 140 linear feet of stream. This
alternative would cost approximately 1.1 million dollars. This alternative was selected
because of its economic feasibility.
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Alternative #2
Once the entrance road design was selected, the engineers evaluated several options for
the design of the track and associated buildings. One of the first designs that was developed
would impact 5.38 acres of wetlands (4.9 acres of 404 wetlands and 0.47 acre of isolated
wetlands) and 140 linear feet of stream (including the entrance road). However, approximately
2.9 acres of these impacts would be to those wetlands that directly abut the stream that forms the
eastern property boundary (Figure 8). These wetlands contain a fairly mature canopy of woody
vegetation. Because of the total amount of wetland impacts and quality of the wetlands that
would be disturbed, this alternative was not considered to be viable.
Alternative #3
The project engineer designed a site plan that reduced the size of several of the buildings
and slightly shifted the track (Figure 9). This alternative would impact 4.31 acres of wetlands
(3.83 acres of 404 wetlands and 0.47 acre of isolated wetlands) and 140 linear feet of stream
(including the entrance road), but still impacts wetlands adjacent to the eastern stream. Because
of the amount and location of proposed wetland impacts, this alternative was not selected.
Alternative #4: Preferred Project
The preferred project is similar to Alternative #3, but the track is shifted even further
westward to avoid disturbance to high quality wetlands located adjacent to the easternmost
stream. Total proposed impacts are to 3.28 acres of wetlands (2.81 acres of 404 wetlands and
0.47 acre of isolated wetlands) and 140 linear feet of stream (Figure 10). A description of
development is given below.
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) is a State-funded
initiative to establish a center of excellence for automotive research and development. The
primary land use will be to build specific features for use by the automotive industries and
academia in the pursuit of future transportation needs. The program and assets will be managed
by a non-profit 5010 organization with a Board of Directors. Commercial organizations will
partner with the non-profit organization to manage and operate the facility. As a non-profit,
independent testing facility, the Center will be designed to provide a number of resources at a
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reasonable cost to users in the general automotive, motorsports, and alternative fuel development
sectors. It is planned to be the newest and most comprehensive center available for the
development and testing of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV's). The goal of NCCAR is to provide
high-quality services and the newest facilities for Research and Development of Advanced Fuel
Vehicles to members and other users at a reasonable cost.
The facility will feature a 3.7-mile ride and handling course, two vehicle dynamics areas,
test laboratories, refueling station, and an administration/engineering building. These facilities
are designed to allow engineers to evaluate and develop new vehicles and prove out new systems
in the controlled and safe environment of a test facility. Examples of the type of work to be
conducted at this facility include brake system testing, autonomous vehicle operation, crash
avoidance systems development, and suspension tuning and optimization. Most vehicle testing
will be conducted in dry road conditions, though some tests use low level water spray to evaluate
wet driving conditions and safety. Most of this work requires confidentiality and therefore,
careful management of users will be required. The total impervious area for the full build-out of
the NCCAR project is 110.76 acres or 18.2% of the site.
In addition to the technological benefit the project will have on the commercial users of
the facility, the project is expected to have an economic benefit on the region. It is anticipated
that the project will bring up to 350 new jobs to Northampton County over a 10-year period and
has the capability of providing an estimated 6,000 other jobs statewide in ancillary industries. It
also has the potential to allow for re-development and economic success in rural North Carolina.
It is hoped that the project will act as a magnet, capturing the attention and the imagination of
automotive industry-related companies who, judging on past history, have bypassed North
Carolina and located their businesses in other states.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The proposed project would impact 3.28 acres of wetlands (2.81 acres of 404 wetlands
and 0.47 acre of isolated wetlands) and 140 linear feet of stream (Figures 10-20). Secondary
impacts to wetlands and water quality could occur during and after construction of the project
through erosion and stormwater runoff. These potential impacts will be minimized by the
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development and implementation of a Stormwater Plan and a Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Plan. These plans will reduce the potential for erosion or runoff into wetlands and other water
bodies located off site. This site does not contain appropriate habitat to support the red-cockaded
woodpecker or the bald eagle. Therefore, the project will not affect federally-protected species.
MITIGATION
To mitigate for proposed wetland and stream impacts, a conservation easement will be
placed on all remaining wetlands and streams within this tract to prohibit any wetland fill beyond
what is being requested here. Overall, approximately 136.5 acres of wetlands will be protected.
In addition, the applicant plans to buy into the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for the
restoration of t.5 acres of riparian wetlands and 2 acres of non-riparian wetlands.
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LIST OF FIGURES
NCCAR Project; Northampton County, NC
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Figure 2 Topographic Map
Figure 3 SCS Soils Map
Figure 4 Aerial Photograph
Figure 5 On-Site Alternative: Entrance Road; Bridge
Figure 6 On-Site Alternative: Entrance Road; Alternate ROW and Bridge
Figure 7 On-site Alternative: Entrance Road; Culvert (Preferred)
Figure 8 On-site Alternative #2
Figure 9 On-site Alternative #3
Figure 10 On-site Alternative #4: (Preferred Project)
Figure 11 Wetland Impact #3
Figure 12 Wetland Impacts #4 and #5
Figure 13 Wetland Impact #6
Figure 14 Wetland Impact #7
Figure 15 Wetland Impact #8
Figure 16 Wetland Impacts #9 and #10
Figure 17 Wetland Impact #11
Figure 18 Wetland Impact #12 (Isolated)
Figure 19 Cross Section of Fill Slope
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Environmental Consultants
Northampton County, NC Wilmington, N.C.
September 2007

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2 28,670.86 0.66
3 7,171.14 0.16
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6 274.83 0.01
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9 1,602.34 0.04
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PROGRAM
September 11, 2007
Gary Brown
NC Center for Automotive Research
PO Box 685
Jackson, NC 27845
Project: NC Center for Automotive Research County: NORTHAMPTON
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to
accept payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note that this decision does not assure that
the payment will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. H we have not received a copy of
the issued 404 Permit/401 Certifrcation/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the
applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice
will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized
work. The amount of the In Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and
policies listed at www.necep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the
onowm tame.
CHOWAN
Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer I
Buffer II
(Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.)
03010204
Cold Cool Warm Riparian Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh
Impacts 0 0 0 0.5 3.5 0 0 0
Credits 0 0 0 1.0 7.0 0 0 0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies
require mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional
mitigation, the applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone].
Sincerely,
Willi 7Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Jamie Shern, USACE-Raleigh
Mike Horan, NCDWQ-Raleigh
Kim Williams, agent
File _
... PirotP,ct' OUr State
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 / 919-715-0476 / www.nceep.net

Michael F. Easley, Governor
lasbeth C. Evans, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
July 19, 2005
Drew Duncklee
Project Manager
Mid-Atlantic Associates, Inc.
409 Rogers View Court
Raleigh, NC 27610
Office of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
RE: Environmental Impact Survey Request, Suiter Property, Northampton County, ER 05-1548
Dear Mr. Duncklee:
Thank you for your letter of June 23, 2005, concerning the above project. Based on the topographic and
hydrological situation that exists within the proposed project area, we have determined that there is a very -high
probability that archaeological sites exist in the project area. We therefore recommend that a comprehensive
archaeological survey be conducted by an experienced archaeologist to identify and evaluate the significance of
any archaeological remains that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources must be assessed prior to the initiation of any earth moving activities. As always, we will
be happy to assist you in planning your archaeological survey strategy
Two copies of the resulting archaeological survey report, as well as one copy of the appropriate site forms,
should be forwarded to us for review and comment as soon as they are available and well in advance of any
earth moving activities.
A list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed interest in contract work in North
Carolina is available atwww.arch.dcr.state.nc.us/consults. The archaeologists listed, or any other experienced
archaeologists may be contacted to conduct the recommended survey.
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.
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Pete B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Location MaifingAddress Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715.4801
SURVEY & PLANNING . 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Scrvice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. If you have any 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,
?xa
eter Sandbeck

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REFERENCES:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
Lisbcdi C. Evans, Stcretarv
Jeffrey 1. Crow, Deputy Secretary
June 25, 2007
Paul G. Avery, RPA
KA,CTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
1431 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 150
Knoxville, TN 37932-1960
Office of Archives and History
Division ofllistorical Resources
David Brook, Director
Re: Phase II Archaeological Testing of Sites 31NP257 and 31NP258, Northampton County, ER 06-1313
Dear Mr. Avery:
Thank you for your letter of May 14, 2007, transmitting the Phase II Archaeological Report for the above project.
We have reviewed the report and offer the following comments; overall the report is well written and through, in
addition the level and intensity of shovel test and test unit excavation is most commendable. For purposes of
compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, we are of the opinion that the central
section of site 31NP257 possesses the level of integrity and the potential (based on the identified charcoal feature in
transect 8, shovel test 14) to yield significant new information pertaining to the prehistory of North Carolina. If this
portion of the site cannot be avoided then consultation with the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology will be
required to develop a plan to mitigate the adverse impacts to this portion of the site.
Further, we are of the opinion that the remainder of the site does not retain either the integrity or potential to yield
significant new information pertaining to the prehistory of North Carolina.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory
Council on Historic Presei.vation's Regulations for compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. If you have any questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763, ext 246. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracl6ng number.
Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Sttcct, lWeigh NC 4017 TA-ail service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Mount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Islail Service Center, 161ci h NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter F. Sandbeck. Administrator