20221368 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20221003

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
4/28/2022
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20221368 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Washington Regional Office - [phone] Robert Tankard:eads\rbtankard
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Snow Hill-Contentnea Creek UG Bore
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Jeff Harbour
1 b. Primary Contact Email:* lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
10/3/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Contentnea Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C;Sw,NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.45708 -77.67017
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Greene
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project? *
Yes No

la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 57 - Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities — (frequently used)
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
ld. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
ld. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Duke Energy
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Lee Bruton (Project Manager for Duke Energy -easement holder)
2d. Address
Street Address
1451 Military Cutoff Road
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal /Zip Code
28403
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2f. Fax Number:
2g. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jeff Harbour
4b. Business Name:
Terracon
4c. Address
Street Address
2401 Brentwood Road, Suite 107
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27604
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc. Nearest municipality / town:
Snow Hill
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Crossing over the Contentnea Creek adjacent to the west side of Hwy 258 north of Snow Hill, NC
Address Line 2
City
2b. Property size:
—2.5-acres
State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code Country
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Contentnea Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: *
C;Sw,NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202030702
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The project site consists of an existing overhead single pole distribution ROW crossing over Contentnea Creek, along the west side of Hwy 258 in Snow Hill, NC. The south side of the
Creek crossing is maintained grass area down to the creek edge. The ROW consists of maintained roadside and ROW area adjacent to road. The northern end of the project area is an ag
field with the project terminating at an existing overhead distribution pole. The area contains both wetlands and waters subject to Section 404 jurisdiction. A full delineation of the project
area has been performed and the results are included with this submittal. Terracon also prepared a comprehensive natural and cultural resources report as part of Duke's due dilligence
process also included with this submittal.

4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? *
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.22-acre
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
120.3 perennial
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to remove an existing overhead distribution line and replace it with underground circuits to be bored under Contentnea Creek. The bore start and exit
locations are all proposed in upland areas. The new underground circuits will be tied into the existing overhead distribution ROW. The proposed underground circuits are an effort to avoid
outages/service disruptions due to problems arising from storm events and Contentnea Creek flooding.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
-Project begins on south side of Contentnea Creek in Snow Hill at an existing overhead distribution ROW.
-Overhead distribution line will be converted to underground circuits.
-Directional boring (approximately 1,540 long) will be used to install two conduits for distribution circuits
-Install new poles to tie in underground circuits to existing overhear distribution line.
-Remove existing overhead distribution line in path of proposed underground circuits
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
Delineation figures and report attached, along with PJD request
No
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
Stuart Bryan
Terracon
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
Unknown
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
none anticipated
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands
Open Waters
2. Wetland Impacts
Streams -tributaries
Pond Construction
O Buffers
2a. Site #* (')
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition*
(?)
2g. Impact
area*
W1
matting
T
Riverine Swamp Forest
W1
No
Both
0.070
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.070
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.070
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
2i. Comments:
Mats will be used to access poles that will be removed. These mats will prevent ground disturbance and are a temporary impact to the wetland occurring
in the maintained ROW. Work pads will be places using mats around work areas to allow equipment to remove the distribution line without detrimental
impacts to the wetland.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)

6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse
Catawba
Goose Creek
Other
Tar -Pamlico
Randleman
Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
mats for work area access to remove existing
overhead distribution line.
T
Contentnea Creek
No
1,150
560
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Total Temporary impacts:
Total Permanent impacts:
Total combined buffer impacts:
6i. Comments:
Zone 1
1,150.00
Zone 1
0.00
Zone 2
560.00
Zone 2
0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
1,150.00
560.00
The proposed buffer impacts are temporary and in maintained areas and existing ROW. Work pads will be placed on the ground to provide a surface to
work while avoiding ground disturbance. This applies to both wetlands and buffers.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Duke Energy and the project engineer have performed extensive due diligence to ensure impacts to sensitive areas are minimized. No regulated
discharge will occur as a result of the project. The entry and exit points for the bore under Contentnea Creek are located in uplands. Mats will be utilized
when
working in wetlands to prevent ground disturbance and any incidental discharge.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Work in wet areas will be conducted from mats. Stringent ESC measures will be used during the project and extra precautions such as placement of
wattles will also help prevent detrimental effects to
wetlands and waters.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The project does not result in a regulated discharge nor does it result in a loss of wetlands or waters subject to Section 404 of the CWA. The project will incur only temporary impacts
resulting from the placement of matting that will be used during the removal of the line.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? *
Yes No

2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
Yes No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? *
Yes No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
Yes No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project involves the removal and underground replacement of an existing distribution line.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
No Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
Yes No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
Yes No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Terracon reviewed NCNHP element occurrence data and consulted USFWS IPaC services. No impacts to species or habitat is anticipated because the
bore will not disturb wetlands, waters, or sensitive areas. No in water work will occur.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat? *
NOAAEFH Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
Yes No

7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Research conducted using the NC SHPO HPOWEB GIS database and research conducted on behalf of Terracon by the NC Office of State Archaeology.
Research results are included in the natural and cultural resource assessment report attached.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Duke Energy and project engineers will conduct all necessary coordination with FEMA and the City of Snow Hill with regards to work in the floodplain
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC Flood Risk Information System
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or dreg and drop files here to attach document
Snow Hill permit attachment package.pdf 12.07MB
signed Snow Hill Bore -Agent Authorization Form.pdf 185.55KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Signature
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
stuart Bryan
Signature
Date
10/3/2022

lfrerracon
USACE/NCDWR Agent Authorization Form
Property/Site:
Address of Site
Snow Hill Bore-Contentnea Creek
Crossing Contentnea Creek Adjacent to west side
of Hwv 258 north of Snow Hill, NC
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Owner Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Easement holder Duke Energy Progress c/o Lee Bruton
1451 Military Cutoff Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-509-7315
[e-mail]
Property Owner Certification:
I, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the property/properties identified herein,
do authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
and/ or the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) to enter upon the property
herein described for the purpose of conducting on -site investigations and issuing a determination
associated with Waters of the U.S (WOTUS) subject to Federal/State jurisdiction under Section
404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
Terracon, as designated by the current property owner, is the authorized consultant to coordinate,
schedule, and provide supplemental information to both agencies in support of this verification
and/or permit application.
Property Owner Signature:
09/27/2022
Date:
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Snow Hill-Contentnea Creek UG Bore Project
Greene County
Duke Energy
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Table of Contents
PJD Request.................................................2-10
Natural & Cultural Resources Report ............ 17-30
Exhibits and Photo sheets............................31-38
Site Plan Drawings.......................................39-43
Proposed Bore Depth Cross Section..............44-45

urisdictional Determination Reauest
US Army Corps
of Engineers.
Wilmington District
This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination (JD) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (Corps). Please include all supporting
information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request
via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project
manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by
assigned counties can be found on-line at:
http://www.saw.usace.aimy.mil/Missions/Re ul�atoiyPermitProi4ram/Contact/CountyLocator.aspx,
by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your
request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager.
ASHEVILLE & CHARLOTTE REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICES
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
INSTRUCTIONS:
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
General Number: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
General Number: 910-251-4633
Fax Number: [phone]
All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a
paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H.
NOTE ON PART D — PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that
all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to
proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when
necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s)
authorized agent to be considered a complete request.
NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for
JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols.
NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD
may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of
1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local
office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
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Jurisdictional Determination Request
A. PARCEL INFORMATION
Street Address: Crossing Contentnea Creek
City, State: Westside of Hwy 258 Snow Hill, NC
County: Greene
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN): Duke ROW easement
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name: Duke Energy c/o Lee Bruton
Mailing Address: 1451 Military Cutoff Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Telephone Number: 910-509-7315
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Select one:
❑ I am the current property owner.
❑ I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultanti
❑ Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
❑✓ other, please explain. Duke Easement Holder
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Distribution line easement
Mailing Address: Duke Energy
See above requestor information
Telephone Number:
Electronic Mail Address:
1 Must provide completed Agent Authorization Form/Letter.
2 Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request (copy of Deed, County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record).
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D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION',4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner ❑ Authorized Agents
Date
Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
0 I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
❑ A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
❑ I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
❑ I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
❑ Other:
s For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols, skip to Part E.
a If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
s Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERNIINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
7 I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminM JD for the property identified herein.
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) provides an indication that there may
be "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United States"on a property.
PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all
waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional "waters of
the United States". PJDs cannot be appealed (33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is
"preliminary" in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do
not expire.
❑ I am requesting that the Corps provide an approved JD for the property identified herein.
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) is a determination that
jurisdictional "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United
States" are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of
waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or
Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit
decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be
posted on the Corps website. A landowner, permit applicant, or other "affected
party" (33 C.F.R. 331.2) who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years
(subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-
02).
❑ I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information
to inform my decision.
G. ALL REQUESTS
Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
✓❑ Size of Property or Review Area 2.5 acres.
❑ The property boundary (or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site.
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H. REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS
Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude:
35.45740
Longitude:-77.67008
A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than I Ix17 and should contain the following: (Corps
signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been
reviewed and approved).6
■ North Arrow
■ Graphical Scale
■ Boundary of Review Area
■ Date
■ Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary
assessment reach.
For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations:
■ Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404
wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features.
■ Jurisdictional non -wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries,
impoundments) should be labeled as Non -Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary,
open water, relatively permanent water, pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear
length of each of these features as appropriate.
■ Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non -
jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non -Jurisdictional. Please
include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non jurisdictional (i.e.
"Isolated", "No Significant Nexus", or "Upland Feature"). Please include the acreage
or linear length of these features as appropriate.
For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations:
Wetland and non -wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404,
Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be
identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non -wetland Waters of
the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and
linear length of these features as appropriate.
Completed Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region
(at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type)
6 Please refer to the guidance document titled "Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations" to ensure that the
supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards. hM2://www.saw.usace.4rmy.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
Pro gram/Jurisdiction/
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F4Completed appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form
• PJDs, please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form' and include the
Aquatic Resource Table
• AJDS• please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form'.
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photograph
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Survey Map
Other Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site
Plan, previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps)
0 Landscape Photos (if taken)
NCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms
hJ Other Assessment Forms
' www.saw.usace.4rmy.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/readocs/JD/RGL 08-02_App A Prelim _JD_Form fillable.pdf
8 Please see hM2://www.saw.usace.4M.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Jurisdiction/
Principal Purpose: The information that you provide will be used in evaluating your request to determine
whether there are any aquatic resources within the project area subject to federaljurisdiction under the regulatory
authorities referenced above.
Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local
government agencies, and the public, and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by federal
law. Your name and property location where federal jurisdiction is to be determined will be included in the
approved jurisdictional determination (AJD), which will be made available to the public on the District's website
and on the Headquarters USAGE website.
Disclosure: Submission of requested information is voluntary; however, if information is not provided, the
request for an AJD cannot be evaluated nor can an AJD be issued.
Version: May 2017 Page 6

Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: Greene City: Snow Hill
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 35.45740 Long.:-77.67008
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: COntentnea creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
number
Latitude
(decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic resource
in review area
(acreage and linear
feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e., wetland
vs. non -wetland
waters)
Geographic authority
to which the aquatic
resource "may be"
subject (i.e., Section
404 or Section 10/404)
T 1
35.45674
-77.67028
120.31ft
non -wetland waters
Section 10/404
W 1
35.45741
-77.67014
0.21
wetland
Section 404
W2
35.46013
-77.66954
0.01
wetland
Section 404

1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option
to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an
informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their
characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
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 AJD for the
activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has
elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an
official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the
option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result
in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) 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) 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) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject
permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance
of the use of the PJD; (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 PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the
review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and
waives 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 AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, 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. If, during an administrative appeal, it
becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic
jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official
delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will
provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds
that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of
the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review
area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:

SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources
below where indicated for all checked items:
■❑ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map:
0 Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ 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:
Snow Hill
■❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
Greene County
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
■❑ Photographs: ■❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
or ■❑ Other (Name & Date): photo Sheets
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
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 staff member
completing PJD
Signature and date of
person requesting PJD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)'
' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond
within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is
necessary prior to finalizing an action.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#: 0710-xxxx,Exp: Pending
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET —Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.,
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority. AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Snow Hill Contentnea Creek Bore City/County: Greene Sampling Date: 5-16-22
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: wa-wet
Investigator(s): Terracon S bryan Section, Township, Range: Snow Hill
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): floodplain Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1-3
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.45735 Long:-77.67022 Datum: wgs-84
Soil Map Unit Name: Kinston loam, frequently flooded NWI classification: PFO-pem
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes x No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes x 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _Aquatic
Fauna (B13)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
x High Water Table (A2) _
Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
x Drainage Patterns (1310)
x Saturation (A3) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
x Water Marks (131) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
x Sediment Deposits (132) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
x Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) —Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
x Geomorphic Position (D2)
—Iron Deposits (135) —Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
x Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
x FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
x Water -Stained Leaves (139)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
x Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes x No
Depth (inches): 3
Saturation Present? Yes x No
Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Atlantic and Gultoas aTP7ain — version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: wa-wet
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Acer rubrum
20 Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Taxodium distichum
25 Yes
OBL
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 7 (A)
3.
Carya aquatica
30 Yes
OBL
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
75 =Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
50% of total cover:
38 20% of total cover:
15
FACW species x 2 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
FAC species x 3 =
1.
FACU species x 4 =
2.
UPL species x 5 =
3.
Column Totals: (A) (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A =
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is:53.0'
=Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1.
Saururus cernuus
10 Yes
OBL
11ndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Microstegium vimineum
25 Yes
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Dichanthelium scoparium 10 Yes FACW
4.
Carex lurida
10 Yes
OBL
Tree -Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
6.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
55 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
28 20% of total cover:
11
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: wa-wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Type' LoC2 Texture Remarks
0-20 10YR 3/1 90
7.5YR 4/6 10 D M Loamy/Clayey
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
—Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Reduced Vertic (F18)
—Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
—Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 150B)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
—Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
—Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
X Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
—Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C9 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#: 0710-xxxx,Exp: Pending
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET —Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.,
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority. AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Snow Hill Contentnea Creek Bore City/County: Greene Sampling Date: 5-16-22
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: w-up
Investigator(s): Terracon S bryan Section, Township, Range: Snow Hill
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hill Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1-3
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.457745 Long:-77.67009 Datum: wgs-84
Soil Map Unit Name: Kinston loam, frequently flooded NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes x No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes x 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _Aquatic
Fauna (1313)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (B1) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
—Sediment Deposits (132) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
—Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) —Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
—Iron Deposits (135) —Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
x Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
x Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
x Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Atlantic and Gultoas aTP7ain — version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: w-up
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Quercus phellos
25 Yes
FACW
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Ulmus americana
15 No
FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
3.
Liquidambarstyraciflua
40 Yes
FAC
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 80.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
80 =Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
50% of total cover:
40 20% of total cover:
16
FACW species x 2 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30x30
)
FAC species x 3 =
1.
Ligustrum sinense
FAC
FACU species x 4 =
2.
UPL species x 5 =
3.
Column Totals: (A) (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A =
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is:53.0'
=Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1.
Ligustrum sinense
15 Yes
FAC
11ndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
4.
Tree -Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
6.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
15 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
8 20% of total cover:
3
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1.
Campsis radicans
5 Yes
FAC
2.
Smilax rotundifolia
1 No
FAC
3.
Wisteria sinensis
5 Yes
UPL
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
11 =Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
6 20% of total cover:
3
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
ENG FORM 6116-2-SG, JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: w-up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' LoC2 Texture Remarks
0-4 10YR 3/2 100 Loamy/Clayey
4-20 10YR 4/4 100 Sandy
C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix. MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Linina. M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
—Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
—Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
—Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 150B)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
—Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
—Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
—Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C9 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
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Natural & Cultural
Resources
Report

lFrerracon
Natural &Cultural Resources
Report
Contentnea Creek UG Bore Project
Greene County, North Carolina
June 2022
Project No. 70227234
Prepared for:
Duke Energy Progress
Wilmington, North Carolina
Prepared by:
Terracon
Raleigh Office

r ierracon
Table of Contents
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & UNDERSTANDING.............................................1
2.0 BACKGROUND RESEARCH..........................................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES..............................................................................1
3.1 Topography.......................................................................................1
3.2 Soils.................................................................................................1
3.3 Water Resources................................................................................2
3.4 Floodplains........................................................................................2
4.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES..........................................................................2
4.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.......................................................2
4.1.1 Potential Wetlands Data..............................................................4
4.1.2 Potential Waters Data...............................................................4
4.2 Clean Water Act Permits.....................................................................5
4.3 Coastal Area Management Act.............................................................5
4.4 Construction Moratoria........................................................................5
4.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules...............................................................5
4.5.1 Local and Municipal Buffers.......................................................6
4.6 Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act..............................................6
4.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species............................................6
4.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act(BGEPA).......................................8
4.9 Federal Species of Concern/At-Risk Species...........................................8
4.10 State Listed Species.................................................................................................. 9
5.0 CULTURAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES...............................................9
6.0 SUMMARY................................................................................................10
Appendices
Appendix A
Exhibits
Appendix B
Representative Photos

Contentnea Creek UG Bore Project Terracon
Greene County, NC
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & UNDERSTANDING
Duke Energy Progress (Duke) is proposing construction activities associated with the
Contentnea Creek Underground (UG) Bore Project near Snow Hill in Greene County, North
Carolina. The study area consists of approximately 3-acres adjoining the west side of Hwy
258 and the existing overhead distribution line starting near Contentnea Creek. The limits
of the study area were defined by mapping provided by Duke.
The study area is depicted on a current U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map
(Exhibit 1), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey of Greene
County (Exhibit 2), a recent aerial depicting the delineation results titled Potential
Wetlands/Waters (Exhibit 3), and Historic Properties (Exhibit 4).
Terracon was tasked by Duke to provide the following services for the Contentnea
Creek UG Bore Project:
• Wetland and Waters delineation,
• GPS data collection for any delineated wetlands and tributaries,
• Preliminary protected species habitat assessments for federally Endangered and
Threatened species,
• Preliminary cultural resources assessment, and
• Report, graphics, and data file preparation
2.0 BACKGROUND RESEARCH
Prior to the initiation of field efforts, available sources were reviewed, including the
applicable USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle of Snow Hill, NC (NGS/ESRI 2011),
the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Digital Soil Survey (2018) and
published Soil Survey (1980) for Greene County, NC (USDA 2018). Additionally, North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) data concerning any known occurrences of
state and federally Threatened or Endangered species were reviewed in May 2022 on the
Natural Heritage Data Explorer (NCNHP 2022). Field work was conducted by Terracon staff
in May 2022.
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area is located within coastal plain physiographic province of North Carolina.
Specifically, the study area is in the Black Creek Formation (NCDENR 2007).
3.1 Topography
Topography in the study area consists of gentle slopes and drainages to relatively flat.
Elevations appear to range from a high of approximately 50 feet above mean sea level
(MSL) down to approximately 27 feet above MSL, based on a review of Exhibit 1 and other
online data sources.
3.2 Soils
The soil mapping units identified by NRCS as occurring in the study area include; Autryville-
Urban land complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes; Kalmia loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes;
Kinston loam, frequently flooded; and Kenansville fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes (Exhibit
2). Autryville-Urban land complex and Kinston loam are the soil mapping units potentially
occurring within the study area that are considered hydric soils by NRCS.
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3.3 Water Resources
Water resources in the study areas are located within the Neuse River basin [USGS
hydrologic unit 03020203 (NCDWR 2019)]. A water classification is assigned to waters of
North Carolina based on the existing or contemplated best usage of various bodies of water.
Table 1 contains the nearest named water resource associated with features located within
the study area, its Stream Index Number (SIN), and Best Usage Classification (BUC). This
named stream represents the receiving waters of any wetlands, streams, and tributaries that
are located inside the study area. Unnamed streams and tributaries carry the same BUC as
their receiving waters, unless otherwise indicated by North Carolina Division of Water
Resources (NCDWR).
Table 1. Named water resources and receiving waters (NCDWR 2019)
Stream Name
SIN
BUC
Basin
Contentnea Creek
27-86-(7)
C; SW, NSW
Neuse
Class C are waters protected for uses such as secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish
consumption, aquatic life including propagation, survival and maintenance of biological
integrity, and agriculture. 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 (NCDWR 2021).
Swamp Waters (SW) is a supplemental classification to recognize those waters which
have low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent
streams (NCDWR 2021).
Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) is a supplemental classification intended for waters
needing additional nutrient management due to being subject to excessive growths of
microscopic or macroscopic vegetation (NCDWR 2021).
3.4 Floodplains
The study area contains Zone AE and AE Floodway, which are areas considered a regulatory
floodway that is a high -risk flood zone close to floodplains, rivers, lakes, and other bodies
of water. Under NWP 57, activities within the 100-year floodplain must comply with
applicable FEMA-approved state or local floodplain management requirements. These
requirements should be evaluated by Duke engineers or the applicable engineering
consultant.
4.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
4.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
Section 404 of the CWA requires regulation of discharges into waters of the U.S. (WOTUS).
Although the principal administrative agency of the CWA is the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has major
responsibility for implementation, permitting, and enforcement of provisions of the CWA.
Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams/tributaries are subject to jurisdictional
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consideration under the Section 404 program
are also considered WOTUS.
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However, by regulation, certain wetlands
Currently WOTUS are assessed by the CWA pre-2015 definition of WOTUS. This definition
of WOTUS includes the implementation of rulemaking as decided in the Supreme Court's
decision of the consolidated cases Rapanos v. United States and Carabeii v. United States.
Specifically, the following waters will be under federal jurisdiction pursuant to the CWA:
• Traditional navigable waters (TNWs)
• Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
• Non -navigable tributaries of traditional navigable waters that are relatively
permanent where the tributaries typically flow year-round or have
continuous flow at least seasonally (3 months)
• Wetlands that directly abut such tributaries
• Relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water
"forming geographic features" that are described in ordinary parlance as
"streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes".
The following waters will be considered jurisdictional if a significant nexus (contributes to
the physical, chemical, or biological integrity of downstream TNWs) exists between these
features and traditional navigable waters:
• Non -navigable tributaries that are not relatively permanent
• Wetlands adjacent to non -navigable tributaries that are not relatively
permanent
• Wetlands adjacent to but that do not directly abut a relatively permanent
non navigable tributary
The following waters will be considered non jurisdictional under the CWA:
• Swales or Erosional features (gullies, small washes characterized by low
volume, infrequent or short duration flows)
• Ditches (including roadside ditches) excavated wholly in and draining only
uplands and that do not carry a relatively permanent flow of water.
However, wetlands and other waterbodies that do not fall under federal regulation per the
CWA may be subject to jurisdiction by the N.0 Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) under
the state's Isolated and Other Non-404 Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters program.
The delineation methodology generally follows the guidance outlined in the Regional
Supplement to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual for the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal
Plain Region, which states that areas must exhibit three distinct characteristics to be
considered jurisdictional wetlands: 1) prevalence of hydrophytic (water tolerant) plants;
2) presence of hydric soils; and 3) sufficient wetland hydrology indicators within 12 inches
of the ground surface.
The study area was also reviewed for the presence of tributaries using criteria provided by
the USACE, NCDWR. When present, intermittent and perennial tributaries, and certain
other surface waters, are also considered jurisdictional WOTUS by the USACE and NCDWR.
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4.1.1 Potential Wetlands Data
Two (2) potential wetlands were delineated within the study area. These potential
wetland features were flagged with sequentially numbered orange and white -and -
red striped flagging. Exhibit 3 depicts the approximate extent and approximate
location of these features. These graphics are not intended to be a replacement for
a traditional survey and are not intended to be used as such. Table 2 contains a
brief summary of the specific wetland data collected.
The potential wetlands delineated within the study area were classified pursuant to
the North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM). Potential wetlands W1
and W2 were classified as Riverine Swamp Forest wetlands. Riverine Swamp Forest
wetlands are seasonally to semi -permanently inundated and often dominated by
black gum and cypress. Dominant vegetation observed within this wetland type
included black gum (Nyssa biflora), red maple (Acer rubrum), and swamp cyrilla
(Cyrilla racemiflora).
Table 2. Potential Wetland data for the Contentnea Creek UG Bore Project
Approximate
Wetland
NCWAM
Size in
Likely
Hydrologic Regime
Jurisdictional
ID
Classification
project
Authority
Study Area
Riverine Swamp
Seasonally to semi-
W1
permanently
0.21ac
USACE/DWR
Forest
inundated
Seasonally to semi-
W2
Riverine Swamp
permanently
0.01ac
USACE/DWR
Forest
inundated
TOTAL
t0.22ac
4.1.2 Potential Waters Data
One (1) potential tributary (Contentnea Creek) was identified within the study area.
This feature is reported for Duke's preliminary due diligence and planning purposes
and was delineated with sequentially numbered solid blue and orange flagging.
Exhibit 3 depicts the approximate extent and approximate location of this feature.
This exhibit is not intended to be a replacement for a traditional survey and are not
intended to be used as such. Table 3 contains the potential waters data collected
as part of this project.
Table 3. Potential Tributary identified for the Contentnea Creek UG Bore Project
Approximate
NCDWR
Likely
Flow
Approximate
Waters ID
Regimes
Length ft in
Width (ft)
Stream
Jurisdictional
Study Area
Score
Authority
T1
(Contentnea
Perennial
120
100+
>30
USACE/DWR
Creek)
TOTAL
120
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4.2 Clean Water Act Permits
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Dredge and fill activities in WOTUS must be authorized by USACE as a regulated discharge
pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA and by NCDWR pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA.
Activities authorized by the USACE are subject to further water quality requirements per
Section 401 of the CWA. In North Carolina, the NCDWR administers the Section 401 Water
Quality Certification process, which also must include plans on how the applicant proposes
to manage stormwater.
USACE authorizes many utility projects under the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program. NWP
57 will allow activities required for the construction, maintenance, repair, and removal of
utility lines and associated facilities in WOTUS, provided the activity does not result in the
loss of greater than 0.5 acre of WOTUS for each single and complete project.
Compensatory mitigation can be required by USACE if the proposed project is determined
to have an adverse effect on WOTUS, including wetlands, as a result of a regulated
discharge. Mitigation can be required for wetland losses >_ 0.10 acre and/or the loss of >_
0.02 acre of stream bed. Under NWP 57 activities within the 100-year floodplain must
comply with applicable FEMA-approved state or local floodplain management requirements.
Coordination is recommended with USACE and NCDWR in order to determine the applicable
jurisdictional authority and the permitting requirements for this project, if any. Section
404 permitting may not be necessary if all wetland and stream impacts are avoided;
however, concurrence from USACE and NCDWR should be obtained prior to beginning any
activities.
4.3 Coastal Area Management Act
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) regulates certain wetlands and
water bodies in the twenty coastal counties of North Carolina pursuant to CAMA. Greene
County is not a coastal county and is not subject to NCDCM regulations.
4.4 Construction Moratoria
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has not identified any Primary
Nursery Areas (PNA) occurring within the project study that would result in a moratorium
(NCDMF 2011). Additionally, there are no protected Trout (Tr) waters in the study area
(NCDWR 2021). Contentnea Creek is listed as an inland Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas
water occurring within the project study area. Depending on project scope and any in
water work proposed, coordination with North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NC
WRC) may be necessary. No moratoria should apply if no in -water work occurs.
4.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The study areas are is in the Neuse River Basin. A 50-foot Neuse River Riparian buffer
may apply to features that are approximately shown on either the most recent version of
the published soil survey map prepared by the NRCS of the United States Department of
Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle
topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). Contentnea
Creek will be subject to a 50-foot riparian buffer.
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4.5.1 Local and Municipal Buffers
Terracon makes no definitive statement regarding buffers that are associated with
landscaping, viewsheds, zoning, or any purpose other than for the protection of
aquatic resources.
4.6 Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act requires authorization from the USACE for the
excavation of material, alteration, obstruction, or construction of any structure in or over
any "navigable water" of the United States (33 U.S.0 410 et seq.). "Navigable water" is
defined as waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean
high-water mark and/or waters that are presently used, have been used in the past, or are
susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce (33 CFR part 329).
Contentnea Creek is a Section 10 Water. A Section 10 permit from USACE will be required
for work under, over, or in Section 10 Waters.
4.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
Species with the federal classifications of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.). Species officially Proposed (P) for such listing are not protected under the ESA, but
are recommended for inclusion in evaluations based on potential for status to be upgraded
to official listing as E or T. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) online Information
for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system (USFWS 2022) indicates that (4) species are
listed for project consideration for this portion of Greene County. One of these species,
Monarch butterfly, is a Candidate species and does not currently require further
consideration. A NCNHP database query was generated in May 2022 to determine if any
of these species have been documented inside of or within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Table 4. Federal listed species for Greene County, NC
Potential
Federal
Habitat
Biological
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
(T/E) 1
Present
conclusion
Y/N
Neuse River
Necturus lewisi
T
Yes
MANLAA
waterdog
Carolina madtom
Noturus furiosus
E
Yes
MANLAA
Red -cockaded
picoides borealis
E
No
No Effect
woodpecker
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
C
No
Not Required
butterfly
1 T - Threatened, E-Endangered, C- Candidate
MANLAA - May affect, not likely to adversely affect
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Neuse River waterdog- The Neuse River waterdog typically occupies low to moderate
gradient streams with low current velocity. The waterdog is a fully aquatic salamander that
does not leave the water. The waterdog has external gills that need clean, flowing water
with high dissolved oxygen concentrations. Typically, the species selects streams wider
than 15 meters, however it has been found in smaller creeks. The Neuse River waterdog
primarily resides under large granite rocks or in burrows and moves into leaf beds in riffles
in early spring.
Habitat Present: Yes
The study area is in the Neuse River basin. Contentnea Creek appears to contain
some of the necessary habitat requirements for the Neuse River waterdog. NCNHP
data reviewed in May 2022 indicates no known occurrences of the Neuse River
waterdog within 1.0 mile of the study area. However, the study area overlaps final
critical habitat for the Neuse River waterdog. If no in -water work is proposed, the
project is unlikely to adversely affect this species or its habitat. Therefore, a
conclusion of May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect is proposed. Terracon
recommends that Duke seek concurrence from USFWS as part of the forthcoming
permit process.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Carolina madtom- In North Carolina, the Carolina madtom is known from the Neuse and
Tar -Pamlico River drainages. This fish inhabits medium to large streams and rivers with
continuous year-round flow with a moderate gradient. The substrate within these streams
should be silt free with stable gravel and a cobble bottom habitat with cover for nest sites.
Habitat Present: Yes
Contentnea Creek within the study area is in the Neuse River basin and meets some
of the habitat requirements for the Carolina madtom. NCNHP data reviewed in May
2022 indicates no known occurrences of the Carolina madtom within 1.0 mile of the
study area. However, the study area overlaps final critical habitat for the Carolina
madtom. If no in -water work is proposed, the project is unlikely to adversely affect
this species or its habitat. Therefore, a conclusion of May Affect, Not Likely to
Adversely Affect is proposed. Terracon recommends that Duke seek concurrence
from USFWS as part of the forthcoming permit process.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Red -cockaded woodpecker — The red -cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies
open, mature stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine (Pinus paiustris), for
foraging and nesting/roosting habitat. The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting
in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, which are contiguous with pine stands at least
30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of the RCW is normally no
more than 0.5 miles.
Habitat Present: No
The study area does not provide suitable nesting or foraging habitat for this species.
The area is dominated by swamp forest and no pine stands of a suitable age class
are present. NCNHP does not report RCW occurrences within one mile of the site.
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The proposed project is not expected to result in any detrimental effects to this
species.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
4.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
Bald eagles typically feed on fish but may also consume birds and small mammals. In the
Carolinas, nesting season extends from December through May (Potter et a/. 1980). Bald
eagles typically nest in tall, living trees in a conspicuous location near water and forage
over large bodies of water with adjacent trees available for perching (Hamel 1992).
The bald eagle was officially delisted and removed from the federal Endangered Species
List on August 9, 2007, but they are still protected under the BGEPA (Guidelines) and the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The Guidelines prohibits disturbance to a bald eagle.
The Guidelines defines disturb as "to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree
that causes, or is likely to cause, based on the best scientific information available: 1)
injury to an eagle; 2) a decrease in its productivity, by substantially interfering with normal
breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior; or 3) nest abandonment, by substantially
interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior." The definition also
covers impacts that result from human -caused alterations initiated around a previously
used nest site during a time when eagles are not present, if, upon the eagle's return, such
alterations agitate or bother an eagle to a degree that injures an eagle or interferes with
normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior.
Under the current Guidelines, USFWS recommends the following measures for roads, trails,
canals, power lines, and other linear utilities. If the eagle nest can be seen from the project
site and there is no similar activity within 660 feet, then USFWS recommends that the
project: 1) maintain a buffer of at least 660 feet between your activities and the nest; 2)
maintain any established landscape buffers; and 3) if possible, create additional landscape
buffers to screen the new activity from the nest. If these recommendations cannot be
adopted for the project, then coordination is recommended with the local USFWS office.
Contentnea Creek could potentially support bald eagle foraging and nesting. A review of
NCNHP records in May 2022 indicates no known occurrences of the bald eagle within 1.0
mile of the study area. No evidence of bald eagle activity was observed by Terracon while
onsite.
4.9 Federal Species of Concern/At-Risk Species
USFWS also maintains a list of Federal Species of Concern (FSC) and At -Risk Species (ARS).
Neither FSC or ARS are afforded federal protection under the Endangered Species Act and
are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally listed
as P, T, or E under the ESA. However, the status of these species is subject to change,
and a review of May 2022 NCNHP data has been performed to determine if they have been
documented in or near the study area. No FSC/ARS species have been identified within
one mile of the study area.
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4.10 State Listed Species
Some of the species that are listed as ARS by USFWS receive limited state protection if
state -listed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission or N.C. Plant Conservation Service
as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC). These species receive limited
protection under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (G.S. 113-331 et seq.) and
the North Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (G.S. 106-202.12 et seq.). No state -listed
species that are also considered ARS have been identified within one mile of the study
area.
5.0 CULTURAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Historic Properties
Research conducted using the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
HPOWEB GIS service database on May 31, 2022 revealed that the southern portion of the
project study area is located within the National Register -listed Snow Hill Historic District
(GR0401). One resource, Bridge #6 (GR0400) is located approximately 30 feet east of the
project study area. This bridge has not been individually evaluated for the (National
Register of Historic Places) NRHP but is located within the Snow Hill Historic District. In
addition, 38 historic properties (all within the Snow Hill Historic District) are located within
a 0.25-mile radius of the project study area. Of these properties, 36 have not been
individually assessed for the NRHP, including two of which are no longer standing. One
property, the Greene County Courthouse (GR0001) is listed on the NRHP, and the Edwards -
Dawson House (GR0443) has been placed on the NRHP Study List. Exhibit 4 depicts this
Historic District and the properties.
Archaeological Sites
Research conducted on behalf of Terracon by the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology
(OSA) on June 3, 2022 indicated that two previously recorded archaeological sites,
31GR231 and 31GR232, are mapped within a 0.25-mile radius, neither of which are located
directly within the project study area (Table 5). Both sites were recorded by Terracon
during a 2020 survey for the proposed Contentnea Creek Nature Preserve and Trails
Project. The sites were recommended Not Eligible for the NRHP, but because the project
was not conducted as a result of compliance with Section 106, the report was not reviewed
by the SHPO and the NRHP status of the sites is unassessed.
Table 5: Previously Recorded Archaeological Sites Within 0.25-Mile
Site #
Cultural Affiliation
NRHP Status
Prehistoric: Early Woodland;
31GR231
Unassessed
Historic: 20th c.
31GR232
Prehistoric: Middle Woodland
Unassessed
One additional archaeological survey has been conducted within 0.25 of the project study
area. Between 1995 and 1997, East Carolina University conducted a survey of the
Contentnea Creek drainage in portions of Greene, Pitt, Wayne, and Lenoir Counties. The
goal of the investigation was to attempt to locate early eighteenth -century Tuscarora
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communities and their associated forts along Contentnea Creek. The field survey portion
of the investigation recorded 111 archaeological sites, none of which are located within
0.25 mile of the project study area. Of the 111 sites, at least 26 were identified as
associated with the Tuscarora.
6.0 SUMMARY
Two (2) potential wetlands and one (1) potential tributary (Contentnea Creek) were
identified within the study area that may be subject to Section 404 jurisdiction. Contentnea
Creek is also subject to Section 10 jurisdiction. Wetland and waters impacts should be
avoided and minimized as much as practicable. Unavoidable impacts resulting in a
regulated discharge of dredge or fill material into wetlands and/or waters must be
coordinated with the USACE and NCDWR and permitting and mitigation could be required.
Potential habitat exists for two (2) of the federal -listed species for within the study area:
Neuse River waterdog and Carolina madtom. Avoiding in -water work should result in no
detrimental impacts to these species; however, the area is within designated critical habitat
for both species. Consultation with USFWS is recommended to obtain any comments they
may have regarding the project.
The southern portion of the project study area is located within the National Register -listed
Snow Hill Historic District. One resource, Bridge #6 (GR0400) is located approximately 30
feet east of the project study area. Coordination with SHPO may be warranted during the
permitting phase of this project.
Based on Terracon's understanding of the project, the following USACE/NCDWR permits
may be required for project construction depending on the final design and potential
wetlands/waters/buffer impacts:
• Section 404/Section 10
• Section 401
• Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization
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References
Hamel, P.B. 1992. Land Manager's Guide to the Birds of the South. The Nature
Conservancy, Southeastern Region, Chapel Hill, NC. 437 pp.
Natural Resource Conservation Service. Digital Soil Survey of Greene County, NC
https://websoilsurvev.sc.eaov.usda.aov/Apr)/HomePaae.htm
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 2021. 1985 Geologic Map of North
Carolina. https://ncdenr.maps.arcais.com/apps/Mai)Series/index.htmRappid=a828
1cbd24b84239b29cd2ca798d4a10(Accessed May 2022).
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. 2007. Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas.
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/afsa-maps (Accessed May 2022).
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. 2011. Primary Nursery Areas.
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/primary-nursery-areas (Accessed May 2022).
N.C. Division of Water Resources. 2022. NC Water Quality Classifications by NC River
Basin. https://ncdenr.maps.arcais.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html (Accessed
May 2022).
N.C. Division of Water Resources. 2022. Find Your Hydrologic Unit. https://data-
ncdenr.or)endata.arcais.com/datasets/ (Accessed May 2022).
N.C. Flood Maps. 2022. https://flood.nc.gov/ncflood/riskToolsFull.htmI (Accessed May
2022).
N.C. Natural Heritage Program. 2022. Natural Heritage Data Explorer [web application].
NCDNCR, Raleigh, NC. (Accessed May 2022).
Potter, E.F., J.F. Parnell, and R.P. Teulings. 1980. Birds of the Carolinas. The University
of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 408 pp.
The National Map (TNM). USGS Topo Tile Base, data refreshed May 2020.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2012. Regional Supplement to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain (Version
2.0). U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. 158
pp•
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2007. National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2022. Information for Planning and Consultation.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ (Accessed May 2022).
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Exhibits and
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Project Study Area Soil Mapping Units
MUSYM Description
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Project No.:
70227234
Date:
May 2022
Drawn By:
GRS
Reviewed By:
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Rerracon
2401 Brentwood Road, Suite 107 Raleigh, NC 27604
PH. [phone] terracon.com
These preliminary delineation results are
subject to regulatory review and concurrence.
This is not a replacement for a traditional
survey and is suitable for preliminary planning
purposes only and for use by surveyor to aid in
locating flags.
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DATA SOURCES:
Terracon - Wetlands and Waters; ESRI - World Imagery
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Potential Wetlands and Waters
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Greene County, North Carolina
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