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GAI Consultants, Inc.
Richmond Office
4198 Cox Road, Suite 114
Glen Allen, VA 23060
T 804.270.9357 1 F 804.270.9358
www.gaiconsultants.com
NC DWR
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Letter of Transmittal
TRANSMITTAL NO. 0001
DATE: 9/16/2014
PROJECT NO. C121104.15
PROJECT TITLE
SUBJECT:
Dominion Virginia Power
401 WQ Certification
Transmission Line 55
401 Water Quality Certification Application
WE ARE SENDING YOU: Paper Documents COMMENTS:
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401 Water Quality Certification Application
Dominion Resources Service, Inc.
TL -55 Installation of an Access Road
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Project C121104.15
September 2014
Submitted By: Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
701 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Prepared By: GAI Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte Office
6100 Fairview Road, Suite 616
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
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Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
5000 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
September 15, 2014
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617
RE: Dominion Virginia Power
401 WQ Certification
Transmission line 55
To the NCDENR Raleigh Regional Office:
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Dominion Virginia Power proposes to construct an access road, located along Barlow Road
coordinates (long: - 77.5635622, lat: 35.8949861), in an existing Right -Of -Way. The access road
will be used to maintain the existing transmission line switches and transmission line structures,
which will improve power reliability in the North Carolina area. The access road alignment was
determined based upon the wetland extent and the location was chosen because it would create
the least amount of wetland impact. The construction of the access road will be completed using
bulldozers, dump trucks, and pick -up trucks. The proposed work will impact 0.068 acres of a
wetland at the site.
Please find enclosed with this letter the following:
(1) 401 Water Quality Certification Application
If you have any questions concerning this 401 Water Quality Certification Application or would
like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (804) 270 -9357 ext. 2529
Sincerely,
Geor Williams
Design Manager, Energy Business Unit

401 Water Quality Certification Application — installation of an Access Road
Table of Contents
401 Clean Water Certification Application Form
401 Clean Water Certification Application Form Attachments
Attachment 1 Project Location
Attachment 2 Soils Location Map
Attachment 3 Pre - construction /Pre- existing conditions
Attachment 4 Design Plan
Attachment 5 Wetland Determination Forms
Attachment 6 NC Natural Heritage Technical Assistance Letter
Attachment 7 USFW Technical Assistance Letter
Attachment 8 Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form
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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑X Yes ❑ No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes X❑ No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Dominion TL -55
2b.
County:
Edgecombe
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Tarboro
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Town of Tarboro
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
Book 1420, page 3
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
1803 Barlow Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Tarboro, NC 27886
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
Fred Harmeling
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
Dominion
4d
Street address
701 East Cary St
4e
City, state, zip
Richmond, VA 23219
4f
Telephone no
804- 771 -6312
4g
Fax no
4h
Email address
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
George Williams
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
GAI Consultants
5c
Street address
6100 Fairview Drive, Suite 616
5d
City, state, zip
Charlotte, NC 28210
5e
Telephone no
704- 731 -1422
5f
Fax no
5g
Email address
g williams@a gaiconsultants com
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
unknown
lb
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 893765 Longitude -77 563701
1c
Property size
3 197 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
Hendricks Creek
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C; NWS
2c
River basin
Town Creek -Tar River
3.
Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application
The area is a transmission line Right -of -Way Herbaceous vegetation is present on the majority of the Right -of -Way Some areas have evidence of
frequent water and other areas appear to remain dry throughout rainy and dry periods The general use is for commercial- operation and maintenance
of power line facilities
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0.573
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 0
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The purpose of this project is to construct an access road to allow service trucks access to the transmission structure in order maintain line switches
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
An access road will be constructed to allow for the maintenance of line twitches and transmission structures on Line 55 of the Dominion Virginia Power transmission system The maintenance of the line %witches and
transmission structures will improve power reliability in the North Carolina area The proposed access road is the minimum width necessary to allow service trucks access to the transmission structures The access road
Alignment was determined based upon the wetland extent and the location was chosen because it would create the least amount of wetland impact Construction will be wnipleted using bulldozers, dump and pickup trucks
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown
Comments
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, explain
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b
Type of impact
2c
Type of wetland
2d
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
No
Corps
0 068
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g Total Wetland Impacts:
0 068
2h Comments
3. Stream Impacts N/A
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b
Type of impact
3c
Stream name
3d
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e
Type of
jurisdiction
3f
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
Choose one
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
31 Comments
No streams will be affected for this project because streams do no exist on this project location sight
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4. Open Water Impacts N/A
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then indivi ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
4g Comments No open o ies of water will e affected for this project because none exist on this project sight
5. Pond or Lake Construction N/A
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID number
5b
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f Total:
5g Comments No ponds or lakes construction is proposed because they do not exist on this project site
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) N/A
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require mitigation, then vou MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑X Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other
6b
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Stream name
6e
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1
Yes /No
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h Total Buffer Impacts:
61 Comments This project is not located within the Riparian Buffer
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D.
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.
Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The proposed access road alignment was chosen based upon wetland extent and the location was chosen because it would create the least amount
of wetland impact
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
The minimum amount of fill to support a road bed was proposed for the site The road height is proposed to be 6 inches high and consist of stone and
gravel to allow for a pervious surface that will reduce changes to local hydrology
2.
Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a
Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project'?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a
Name of Mitigation Bank
3b
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
3c Comments
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b
Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
Choose one
4d
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h
Comments
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
Yes ❑X No
buffer mitigation?
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
6c
6d
6e
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required:
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
Does not appear to be within a protected riparian buffer
6h Comments
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why
The total land disturbance for the project is estimated to be 0 35 acre and appears to be within the constraints of a non - reporting nationwide permit
12 for utility line access roads A Stormwater Management Plan is not listed as a requirement under water quality certification number 3884
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
N/A
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
El Yes ❑X No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply)
r_1 Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
S.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes ® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter )
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2c
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes ❑X No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge)
of wastewater generated from
the proposed protect, or available capacity of the subject facility
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑X Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑X Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
Raleigh
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS Information, Planning, and Conservation System Technical assistance letter to the USFWS dated July 17, 2014 The USFWS response was
sent on August 22, 2014, that Indicated the project Is not likely to adversely affect any federally listed species
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
No streams will be affected by this project
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Utilized the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office's HPOWEB GIS Service for historic structures that may be eligible or listed to the National Register of Historical Places or Study Listed
structures /properties The desktop survey utilized a 2,000 -ft buffer around the Project Location and resulted in the identification of no historic resources within the buffer of Project Area
B. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Utilized the online data from North Carolina Floodplaln mapping program
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(Agent s signature Is valid only I an authorization
letter from the applicant Is provided )
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Attachment 1
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Wetland Determination Forms
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site �� City/County cg +Y cJ Sampling Date t�
Applicant/Owner r ,^,� ! State Sampling Point WAX
Investigator(s) go K-, _ li _ J L Section, Township, Range
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc )c Local relief (concave, convex, none) / 7 / Slope
Subregion (LRR or MLRA) Lat a 3y Long —72 ! tur 'lI(td Datum
Sod Map Unit Name NWI classification _iLFI
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks )
Are Vegetation Sod or Hydrology significantly disturbed) Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No
Are Vegetation Sod or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks }
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Presento Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes �_ No
within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks
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Secondary Indicators (minimum of twoyeouii�e l
Primary, Indicators (minimum of one is required. checkall that apply)
Surface Sod Cracks (B6)
_ Surface -Water (Al)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
High Water Table (A2)
_ Marl Deposits (615) (LRR U)
_ Drainage Patterns (810)
Saturation (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
_ Water Marks (B1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry- Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (132)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sods (C6)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (B51
Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Shallow Aquitard (03)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC- Neutral Test (135)
_ Water - Stained Leaves (139)
_ Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations
Surface Water Present? Yes
No -2—c Depth (inches)
Water Table Present? Yes
No -.)—I Depth (inches)
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes -X No
includes capillary frin e
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well aerial photos, previous inspections), if available
Remarks
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size ) % Cover Species? Status
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B
= Total Cover
50% of total cover 20% of total cover
Sapling /Shrub Stratum (Plot size )
1
2
!3 -
4
6
7
8
= Total Cover
50% of total cover 20% of total cover
Sampling Point W'Px"00' -tv
Dominance Test vvorksheet
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC'
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC
3 (A)
./ (B)
t?Q (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of
Multiply by
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x 2 =
FAC species
x 3 =
FACU species
x 4 =
UPL species
x 5 =
Column Totals
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic,Vegetation Indicators.
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is 53 0'
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
j ' Indicators of hydnc son and wetland hydrology must
y be present, unless disturbed or problematic
J b ORLI
9
10
11
12
= Total Cover
50% of total cover 50,T 20% of total cover.,_
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size )
1
2
3
4
5
Remarks
= Total Cover
50% oftotal cover 20% of total cover —
s
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in (7 6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height
Sapling/Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines less
than 3 in DBH and greater than 3 28 ft (1 m) tall
Herb —All herbaceous (non - woody) plants, regardless
of size and woody plants less than 3 28 ft tall
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3 28 ft in
height
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region —Version 2 0

SOIL
,to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (mast) % TvDe Loc "-
V YA L71 I A& 2-3 L
`a—
7 _
1�± s S-A
'Type C= Concentration, D= Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators. (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otheraiise noted.)
Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type
Depth (inches)
Sampling Point) ,l
Tee_ Remarks
�L
21-ocation PL =Pore Lining, M =Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils-
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) _
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR 5)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1 i (LRR O) _
Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,S)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) _
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3) _
Anomalous Bright Loamy Sods (F20)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (177) _
(MLRA 1538)
Red Parent Material (TF2)
Redox Depressions (F8) _
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Marl (F10) (LRR U) _
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Ochnc i F11) (M LRA 151)
Iron- Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Umbnc Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must be present
_ Delta Ochnc (F17) (MLRA 151)
unless disturbed or problematic
_ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 1506)
_ Piedmont Floodplaln Sods (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (1720) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153 D)
Hydric Soil Present? Yes -,4&— No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
ProfecUSite Id 55 City /County � ) �C oKl6e, Sampling Date ,-011
ApphcanUOwner Irlti.✓►11.0 State � Sampling Point G'/ /� 1
Investigator(s) - ij r r g V Section, Township, Range
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc) Local relief (concave, convex, none) Slope
Subregion (LRR or MLRA) Lat '55: 4683`5 Long —717, S63.304, Datum IQ--->
Sod Map Unit Name NWI classification
Are climatic ! hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year) Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks )
Are Vegetation, Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed) Are'Normal C rcumstances" present) Yes y 'C No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks )
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators.
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required, check all that apply)
_ Surface Sod Cracks (86)
Surface Water (A1)
_ Aquatic Fauna (B13)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Marl Deposits (615) (LRR U)
, Drainage Patterns (810)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ Moss Tnm Lines (816)
_ Water Marks (61)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry- Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (62)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sods (C6)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (64)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (85)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
— Shallow Aquitard (03)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
_ FAC- Neutral Test (DS)
_ Water - Stained Leaves (69)
_ Sphagnum moss (08) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations
Surface Water Present) Yes
No Depth (inches)
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches)
Saturation Present) Yes
No Depth (inches)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aenal photos, previous inspections), if available
Remarks
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Guff Coastal Plain Region — Version 2 0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants
Sampling Point W ,Rv W)-V1
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size ) .% Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1 That Are OBL FACW, or FAC
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
= Total Cover
50% of total cover 20% of total cover
Saplino/Shrub Stratum (Plot size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
= Total Cover
20% of total cover
50% of total cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size Jul P0
1
2 Ltsd A
3
5 � r'
6 vje!�
7
8
9
10
11
12
_ = Total Cover
50% of total cover i�� 20% of total cover 1-7
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size )
1
2
3
4
5
= Total Cover
50% of total cover 20% of total cover _
(If observed, list morphological adaptations below)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(A)
(e)
(A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of
Multiply by
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x 2 =
FAC species
x 3 =
FACU species
x 4 =
UPL species
x 5 =
Column Totals
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation indicators.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53 0'
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydnc soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in (7 6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height
Sapling/Shrub -Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in DBH and greater than 3 28 ft (1 m) tall
Herb - All herbaceous (non - woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3 28 ft tall
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3 28 ft in
height
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0

SOIL
Sampling Point �l -0Ll` �V
scribe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators )
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loci Texture
cY)
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Remarks
'Type: C= Concentration, D= Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains ZLocation PL =Pore Lining M =Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted ) Indicators for Problemahc Hydric Soi
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (38) (LRR S, T, U)
— 1 cm Muck (49) (LRR O)
Hisiic Epipedon (A2)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (Fl i (LRR OE
_ Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
_ Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
(MLRA 1536)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_ Redox Depressions (178)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
— 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Depleted Ochnc i Fl 1) (M LRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _ Iron- Manganese Masses (1712) (LRR O, P. T) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A) _ Umbne Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrologymust be present
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _ Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Sandy Redox (35) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix (S6) _ Anomalous Bright Loamy Sods (1720) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed)
Type
Depth (inches)
Hydric Soil Present? Yes Noz.
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401 Water Quality Certification Application - Installation of an Access Road
Attachment 6
NC National Heritage Technical Assistance Letter
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July 17, 2014
Project C121104.15
Ms. Allison Weakley
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Information Request
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601
Site - Specific Information Request
Dominion Virginia Power
Transmission Line 55 Project
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Weakley,
Dominion Virginia Power plans to construct a permanent access road to allow for the installation of one (1)
line switch and replace one (1) line switch on Transmission Line 55 of the Dominion Virginia Power
transmission system. The installation and replacement of the line switches will improve power reliability in
the North Carolina area. Additionally, switch installation and replacement will upgrade equipment in the area
The Project is located along County Route 1899 (Barlow Rd.), approximately 1.9 miles east of the town,of
Tarboro, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (NC) and is depicted on the attached portion of'the Tarboro
USGS topographic map, as shown in Figure 1. The center point of the site is located at GPS coordinates
35.894060 °N; - 77.563666 1W.
An access road will be constructed in the existing right -of -way, in order to allow service trucks access to the
transmission structure. There is no tree clearing proposed for the project. The proposed alignment of the
access road will result in a 0.068 acre impact to a palustrme emergent (PEM) wetland, as shown in Figure 2.
The proposed access road is the minimum width necessary to allow service trucks access to the transmission
structures. The access road alignment was determined based upon the wetland extent and the location was
chosen because it would create the least amount of wetland impact. Photographs of the wetland proposed
for impact are available as Attachment A.
GAI conducted a review of available GIS data on the occurrence of rare species within project study area, as
shown in Figure 3. This data indicated unknown results in a majority of a two -mile buffer with medium
potential for rare species in the Tar River, which is approximately 1.45 aerial miles from the project center
point. We are requesting information concerning the distribution of rare animals, rare plants, natural
communities, Significant Natural Heritage Areas, Dedicated State Nature Preserves, and Registered Heritage
Areas within the proposed project location. A Natural Heritage Program information request form is
available as Attachment B.
We appreciate your timely review of this request. Please contact me at 804 - 270 -9357 ext. 2529 if there are
any questions or concerns.
Respe ully submi
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G e Williams
Design Manager, Energy Business Unit
Attachment
cc: Mr. Fred Harmeling, Dominion Virginia Power
Richmond Office 4198 Cox Road, Suite 114 Glen Allen, VA 23060 T 804 270 9357 F 804 270 9358 www gaiconsultants com

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ATTACHMENT A
JURISDICTIONAL AQUATIC RESOURCE PHOTOGRAPHS
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North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Information Request
Photograph 1. Wetland "C-RDK -001 near area of impact, facing south
Photograph 2. Wetland WNC- RDK -001 near area of impact, facing west
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Photograph 3. Wetland WNC -RDK -001 near area of impact, facing north
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ATTACHMENT B
NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
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NORTH CAROLINA
Natural
Heritage
Program
SCIENCE GUIDING CONSERVATION
Please submit this form by
email: allison.weakley @ ncdenr.gov
Or mail:
N.C. Natural Heritage Program
Information Request
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699 -1601
Information RequeSt DATE SUBMITTED 0711712014 DATE RECEIVED
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program provides information on the distribution of rare animals, rare plants,
natural communities, Significant Natural Heritage Areas, Dedicated State Nature Preserves, and Registered
Heritage Areas. To request information, please complete this form and submit to NC NHP. Response to
information requests will typically be provided in two weeks; however, complex requests or requests received
during periods of heavy workload may require additional time.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Cook
Company
GAI Consultants
Street Address
4198 Cox Road, Suite 114
City ST Zip Code
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone
804 -270 -9357
Fax
804 -270 -9358
E -Mail Address
a.cook @gaiconsultants.com
Project Information
Project Number
C121104.15
Project Location
Latitude 35.893765 Longitude - 77.563701 (in decimal degrees)
County Edgecombe Topographic Quad Tarboro
Project Type: Sensitive Environment _ Transportation _ Forestry _ Energy X Other
Project Description: Please provide all of these * items with your request.
The purpose of this project is to construct an access road within an existing transmission line right -of-
way to allow service trucks access to the transmission structure in order to install one line switch and
replace one line switch.
*1. This completed information request form.
*2. A cover letter describing the proposed activity, including existing vegetation cover, structures
at the site, and the type of data requested. Additional pages may be provided by email attachment or
through the mail.
*3. A copy of appropriate USGS topographic map with the project area clearly outlined.
Additional information that would be useful:
a. GIS shape files of the project area.
b. A county map with major highways, rivers, creeks, and towns labeled is acceptable if
accompanied by a project site map.
c. Project boundary overlaid on a recent aerial photo
d. Parcel identification number(s) for the project area

AT41K
NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Land and Water Stewardship
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr Jason A Cook
GAI Consultants, Inc.
4198 Cox Road, Suite 114
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
a cook @gaiconsultants com
Bryan Gossage
Director
July 25, 2014
John E Skvarla, III
Secretary
RE Dominion Virginia Power, Transmission Line 55 Project, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, NC
Project No C121104.15
Thank you for the opportunity to provide information from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
( NCNHP) database for the proposed project referenced above The NCNHP database does not show any
records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation /managed areas
within the proposed project area.
Within one mile of the proposed project area, the NCNHP database shows element occurrence records
for the following rare species.
*For status definitions, please seethe Help document at http / /www ncnhp org /web /nhp /database- search
The occurrence record for Southern Hognose Snake has unknown (very low) accuracy because it lacks
site - specific locational information, but this species has been documented in the Tarboro area. The
occurrence record for Neuse River Waterdog is located in the Lower Tar River Aquatic Habitat natural
area, ca 14 miles east of the proposed project area, and also in the lower portion of Hendricks Creek,
downstream from and ca 0.9 air miles northeast of the proposed project area
Please note that although the NCNHP database does not show records of rare species or important
natural communities within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present, it
may,simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data
should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains
suitable habitat for rare species.
Feel free to contact me at 919 - 707 -8629 or Allison Weakley @ncdenr gov if you have questions or need
additional information
Sincerely,
Allison Schwarz Weakley, Conservation Planner
NC Natural Heritage Program
1601 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601
Phone 919 - 707 -86001 Internet www ncdenr gov
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ELEMENT
OCCURRENCE
STATE
FEDERAL
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
STATUS*
ACCURACY
STATUS*
STATUS*
Heterodon simus
Southern Hognose Snake
Current
Unknown
SC
FSC
Necturus lewrsr
Neuse River Waterdog
Current
Medium
SC
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*For status definitions, please seethe Help document at http / /www ncnhp org /web /nhp /database- search
The occurrence record for Southern Hognose Snake has unknown (very low) accuracy because it lacks
site - specific locational information, but this species has been documented in the Tarboro area. The
occurrence record for Neuse River Waterdog is located in the Lower Tar River Aquatic Habitat natural
area, ca 14 miles east of the proposed project area, and also in the lower portion of Hendricks Creek,
downstream from and ca 0.9 air miles northeast of the proposed project area
Please note that although the NCNHP database does not show records of rare species or important
natural communities within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present, it
may,simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data
should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains
suitable habitat for rare species.
Feel free to contact me at 919 - 707 -8629 or Allison Weakley @ncdenr gov if you have questions or need
additional information
Sincerely,
Allison Schwarz Weakley, Conservation Planner
NC Natural Heritage Program
1601 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601
Phone 919 - 707 -86001 Internet www ncdenr gov
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401 Water Quality Certification Application — Installation of an Access Road
Attachment 7
United States Fish and Wildlife Technical Assistance Letter
September 2014 ga i consultants

July 17, 2014
Project C 121104 15
Gary Jordan
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Ecological Service Field Office
P O Box 33726
Raleigh NC, 27636 -3726
Threatened and Endangered Species Technical Assistance Letter
Transmission Line 55 Project
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Dominion Virginia Power
Dear Mr Jordan,
GAI Consultants, Inc (GAI) is submitting this consultation on behalf of Dominion Virginia Power for the
Transmission Line 55 Project (Project) The Project is within the constraints of a non - reporting Nationwide
Permit 12 through the U S Army Corps of Engineers
1.0 Project Description
The Project is located along County Route 1899 (Barlow Rd.), approximately 1.9 miles east of the town of
Tarboro, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (NC) and is depicted on the attached portion of the
topographic map (Figure 1) The center point of the site is located at GPS coordinates 35 894060 °N, -
77 563666 0W
The proposed Project consists of the installation of one line switch and the replacement of one line switch on
Line 55 of the Dominion Virginia Power transmission system An access road will be constructed in the
existing right -of -way (ROW), in order to allow service trucks access to the transrrussion structure.
The site is primarily composed of a relatively flat field within an existing transmission line ROW. Vegetation
within the ROW consists of a mix of species including dogferinel (Eupatorium capillifollum), lamp rush
(Juncus effuses), spearmint (Mentha spicata), Chinese bush clover (Lespedeza cuneata), pasture thistle
(Cirsium pumilum), and grass species (Fescue and Lolium spp ) A wetland identified within the study area
exhibited a mix of herbaceous vegetation with some small woody plants including lamp rush, blunt broom
sedge (Carex tribuloides), deertongue (Dicanthehum clandestinum), needle -spike rush (Eleocharis
acicularis), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and an unidentified sedge (Carex spp ).
The habitat surrounding the Project study area on the south, east, and west consists of a mixed deciduous and
coniferous forest. The adjacent forest was not surveyed due to its location outside the study area, but
tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipfera), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) were observed
The site was delineated by GAI on June 17, 2014 GAI identified one wetland within the Project study area
(Figure 2) The Project is located within the Town Creek -Tar River watershed [USGS Hydrologic Unit Code
(HUC) 030201030202]
2.0 Threatened and Endangered Species in Edgecombe County, NC
As part of due diligence, GAI has investigated the federally listed endangered and threatened species for
Edgecombe County, NC The Information, Planning, and Conservation System (iPaQ was referenced for
federally endangered and threatened species in Edgecombe County, North Carolina The following federally
listed species can be found in Table 1
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Table 1 Federal Threatened and Endangered Species Known to Occur in Edgecombe County
Common Name
'Scientific Name
Nearest Known Habitat (Miles)_
Status
Red - Cockaded Woodpecker
Picoides borealis
Unknown
Endangered
Tar River Spinymussel
Elliptio steinstansana
Unknown
Endangered
3.0 Potential Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat in Study Area
Due to the Project location within an existing ROW, lack of forest or woody vegetation, and absence of
streams within the study area, potential habitat for the Red - Cockaded woodpecker or the Tar River
spmymussel does not appear to be present
4.0 Proposed Impacts
Construction of the proposed Project will impact 0 068 acre of a wetland as shown on Figure 3 This
resource has been identified as WNC -RDK -001 and is depicted in the attached photographs Impacts are
shown below in Table 2
Table 2 Impacted Habitat in the Study Area and LOD
Freafnre
Total Acres. (within�study area)
Proposed Impact Acres
Wetland WNC -RDK -001
0.573
10068
5.0 Avoidance and Minimization
The proposed access road is the minimum width necessary to allow service truck access to the transnussion
structures The access road alignment was determined based upon the wetland extent and location was
chosen that would cause the least amount of wetland impact
6.0 Summary
Due to the Project location within and existing right -of -way, no tree clearing proposed, and no streams
identified within the study area, GAI has determined that the Project is not likely to adversely affect the Red -
Cockaded woodpecker or the Tar River spinymussel
GAI and Dominion are requesting concurrence that impacts to federally protected species will be
insignificant due to Project activities
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (804) 270 -9357 ext. 2529 We
appreciate your timely review of this request.
Sincerely,
GAI Consultants, Inc.
George Williams
Design Manager, Energy Business Unit
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Photograph 2. Wetland WNC -RDK -001 near area of impact, facing west
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Photograph 3. Wettand WNC -RDK -001 near area of impact, facing north
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United States Department of the Interior
George Williams
GAI Consultants, Inc.
4198 Cox Road, Suite 114
Glen Allen, VA 23060
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE:
Raleigh ES Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636 -3726
August 22, 2014 Q j j G 4
2014
Re: Dominion Virginia Power T ransrnission Lit;:. 55 P:oj&t- Edgecon]be County, NC
Dear Mr. Williams:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally- protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at littp: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally- protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non - federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally - listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally- protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
I The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species of concern.

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally - listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e , likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally- protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i e , no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared) However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above - referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally - listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species Aquatic resources aie highly susceptible to sedimentation Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing diiectional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down - gradient surface waters In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http / /www fws gov /raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package foi consultation (if necessary).
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List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibility
Alamance
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Chatham
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Franklin
Gates
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Martin
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
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Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Sampson
Scotland
Tyrrell
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilson

401 Water Quality Certification Application — Installation of an Access Road
Attachment 8
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form
September 2014 ga I consultants

ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD): september11,2014
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
George Williams - 6100 Fairview Drive, Suite 616
Charlotte, NC 28210
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
Raleigh District
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Located off of Barlow Road in western Tarboro, NC
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC County /parish /borough: Edgecornbe City: Tarboro
Center coordinates of site (lat/long In degree decimal format):
Lat. 35894060 ON Long. -77563666 °W
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Hendricks creek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non - wetland waters:
linear feet: width (ft) and /or acres.
Cowardin Class:
Stream Flow:
Wetlands: 0 573 acres
Cowardln Class: PEM
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal:
Non - Tidal:

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑✓ Office (Desk) Determination Date: September 2014
0 Field Determination Date(s): June 2014
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
0 Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant- Dominion Power,GAI Consultants
0 Data sheets prepared /submitted by or on behalf of the
appIInt/consultant
u Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
❑✓ U.S Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 124,000
0 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: Web Soil Survey
21 National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name: NWI GIs Polygons 2012
❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
100 -year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑✓ Photographs: ❑✓ Aerial (Name & Date): ESRI World Imagery 2011
❑✓ Other (Name & Date): sitephoto9rpahs
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter
❑ Other information (please specify):
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or

1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time
2 In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre- construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non - reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following- (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions, (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F R. 331.5(a)(2)) If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable
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This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
S
Signa re and date of
person requesting prel' inary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Estimated
Cowardin
amount of
Class of aquatic
Site number
Latitude
Longitude
aquatic
Class
resource
resource in
review area
Wetland WNC-
35.893765
-77 563701
PEM
0 573 acre
non - section 10 —
RDK -001
wetland