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February 3, 2023
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699
Attn: Sue Homewood and Katie Merritt
Re: Responses to Comments
Eastfield Development
101 US Hwy 70A East
Selma, NC 27576
Johnston County
DWR#: 20221617
Dear Ms. Homewood and Ms. Merritt:
2401 Brentwood Rd, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
P (919) 873-2211
Terracon.com
Terracon is pleased to submit on behalf of Eastfield Associates, LLC, the enclosed information
in response to the Request for Additional Information letter dated January 4, 2023 for the
Eastfield Development project. Each comment is addressed and responded to as follows:
Division of Water Resources
Comment 1: The application is considered incomplete until the conclusion of a public notice
comment period pursuant to a Public Notice issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE). If the USACE requests a response to any comments received during the Public
Notice, please provide the Division with a copy of your response to the USACE.
Response 1: The USACE Public Notice was published on January 17, 2023. Any requested
responses to public comments will be provided in a timely manner after received by the
applicant.
Comment 2: Your application notes that stream buffer impact D is to be permitted under a
separate application. The Division considers that area to be part of the overall projects, as
shown in this application. The application submitted for Impact D, submitted as Eastfield Retail
Block A (DWR# 20221707) will be incorporated into this project review.
Response 2: Comment acknowledged.
Comment 3: Please provide another copy of the wetland map. The map provided with the
application is not legible.
Response 3: Included with this letter is a copy of the wetland map and Jurisdictional
Determination information.
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Comment 4: Please provide a jurisdictional features map that has been verified by the
USACE. Please ensure the documentation includes confirmation that the pond that is adjacent
to I95 has been determined to be isolated by the USACE and that the tributaries on the
eastern portion of the project have been determined to be jurisdictional ditches rather than
jurisdictional streams. The plan sheet provided with this application does not appear to match
the wetland determination map previously submitted as part of the Nationwide Permit
application for Providence Road Construction (DWR#20201750).
Response 4: Included with this letter is a copy of the wetland map and Jurisdictional
Determination information.
Comment 5: Clarify whether a buffer determination has been conducted, and has not
expired, for the entire project.
Response 5: A buffer determination was conducted on April 4, 2022. Please see attached
Buffer Determination Letter dated April 8, 2022, which expires on April 8, 2027.
Comment 6: The application notes that some roadway impacts were previously approved by
authorization under Nationwide Permits. All impacts that have been previously approved need
to clearly called out in the application. The areas identified on the current plans do not appear
to correspond with the plans in DWR Project #20201750. In addition, clearly indicate which
previously approved impacts have been constructed and which have not been constructed to
date. Please note that these impacts were approved under General Certification 4135 which
has expired, therefore any impacts that have not been constructed will require
reauthorization.
Response 6: The previously approved impacts under DWR Project #20201750 are called out
on the attached plans and impacts from construction are complete.
Comment 7: Provide mitigation acceptance letters and/or statements of availability letters
from your proposed mitigation providers.
Response 7: A Statement of Availability from the Falling Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank is
attached to this letter.
Comment 8: The application states that the total impacts are approximate. The Division is
unable to issue a 401 for approximate impacts. Provide detailed construction plans showing
exact impact amounts. If the project is proposed to be constructed in phases, you may submit
detailed construction plans for Phase 1 and conceptual plans and impact amounts for future
phases. Please ensure that the detailed construction plans show the proposed fill slopes, any
potential impacts for construction activities/access, appropriate dewatering as necessary, and
any required sediment and erosion control measures.
Response 8: The impacts that were indicated as approximate were proposed within the
future residential development and have been removed from this application. The overall
wetland impact map has been revised accordingly. For the future impacts 15 and E, a concept
is being developed that will show the proposed improvements that are contemplated for that
area.
Comment 9: Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H .01305(b) "In assessing whether the proposed
activity will comply with water quality standards, the Division shall evaluate if the proposed
activity: (1) has avoided and minimized impacts to surface water and wetlands...". You have
provided a statement that alternative site designs did not meet the applicants purpose and
need. However, you have neither provided on -site alternative layouts, nor sufficient
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information to support that the current layout is the least impactful to the maximum extent
practicable. Please provide more detailed information regarding why further modifications to
any project components, such as reduction in the number of residential units or the size or
layout of commercial buildings, or the reduction in widths or realignments of roads, or the
reduction or redesign of industrial and/or commercial buildings within the project are not
feasible to further reduce impacts.
If the locations or widths of roads are dictated by local government requirements or
transportation plans, then the avoidance and minimization analysis must be based on traffic
analysis. DWR understands that many local governments require developers to design and
construct roadways identified on the transportation plans, however DWR will evaluate the
justifications for location and widths of these roads as if they were being proposed/designed
by the local government. A statement that the location or design is required by the local
government will not be considered a sufficient avoidance and minimization justification.
Please note that if any of the justifications are based on financial reasons, then the
justification should include specific detailed information regarding the loss of the area/facilities
(number of lots, etc.) when considered as part of the entire project. In addition, construction
and mitigation costs should be included in any financial justification.
The following are specific areas where it appears further avoidance and/or
minimization may be feasible.
Provide traffic information that supports the proposed roadway design of two lanes with a
center turn lane.
It appears that Impact areas 6A could be avoided by removing 2 lots from the development.
It appears that Impact area 6B could be avoided or reduced by removing up to 5 lots from
the development.
It appears that Impact area 6C could be avoided by removing up to 5 lots from the
development.
Response 9: Proposed impacts for the future residential development have been removed
from this application. The overall wetland impact map has been revised accordingly.
Comment 10: The plan sheets provided show impacts to buffers from a greenway in
the vicinity of Impact 6A. However, these impacts do not appear to be included in this
application. It also appears that there may be fill slope impacts to the riparian buffer in the
vicinity of impact 6A. Clearly show fill slopes adjacent to/within all impact areas and buffers
throughout the project.
Response 10: Proposed impacts for the future residential development have been
removed from this application. The overall wetland impact map has been revised accordingly.
Comment 11: Provide a detailed description of the proposed development and
associated infrastructure (parking, road network, etc.) in the Eastfield Industrial Park section
of the project. Please ensure the description includes details regarding how the size of the
project and necessary infrastructure has been determined. Please also provide a plan sheet
that shows he future use/development for proposed Impact E.
Response 11: For the future Eastfield Industrial Park, a concept is being developed
that will show the proposed improvements that are contemplated for that area and this will
be provided upon completion.
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Comment 12: Provide final construction drawings (plans, cross-section, and profiles)
for the relocated jurisdictional tributary at proposed Impact E.
Response 12: Following our call on 1/19/23, it was our understanding that a concept
will be adequate to address this comment since final engineering has not been prepared yet.
For the future Eastfield Industrial Park, a concept is being developed that will show the
proposed improvements that are contemplated for that area and this will be submitted upon
completion.
Comment 13: It appears that the development has been designed such that future
access to parcels located on the eastern edge of the property, just to the south of the future
industrial development, would require additional impacts to wetlands, streams, ponds and
buffers. Please provide an application and documents that show all future development areas
are accessible and buildable without additional impacts, or incorporate future impacts into the
current application.
Response 13: The parcels located on the eastern edge of the property have been
removed from this application.
Comment 14: It appears that the project impacts have the potential to disconnect
large wetlands. For example, the plans do not indicate that culverts will be installed within
roadways to connect wetlands on either side of the proposed fill.
Response 14: Culverts will be installed on roadways to connect wetlands on either side
of the proposed fill. Additional detail drawings are being prepared and will be submitted upon
completion.
Comment 15: In order to carefully evaluate that all culvert installations will not cause
water quality violations, please provide detailed culvert information, including culvert sizing
as well as plan and profile drawings. You must provide detailed information for Phase 1
impacts; however, you may provide conceptual/typical plans for future phases.
Response 15: The proposed residential component that included culvert installations
in Bawdy Creek has been removed from this application.
Comment 16: Please clarify if there will be any additional utility impacts within the
project site.
Response 16: Attached is an overall wetlands impact exhibit with the proposed water
and sewer utilities depicted. There is a proposed waterline crossing underneath Bawdy Creek
running parallel to HWY 70A that will utilize jack and bore methods to not impact the stream
above.
Comment 17: Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b) "a 401 Water Quality Certification
may only be issued upon determining that the proposed activity will comply with state water
quality standards which includes designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and the
state's antidegradation policy, as defined in rules of 15A NCAC 02B .0200...". In assessing
whether the proposed activity will comply with water quality standards, the Division shall
evaluate if the proposed activity: (2) would cause or contribute to a violation of water quality
standards; (3) would result in secondary or cumulative impacts that cause or contribute to,
or will cause or contribute to, a violation of water quality standards. The application states
that the project is subject to a local government post construction water quality review,
however according to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources website, this project
is located outside of any local government jurisdiction for water quality stormwater review.
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Therefore, in order to ensure protection of downstream water quality, please provide a
complete stormwater management plan for review. Please ensure that it includes all
appropriate supplemental forms, 0&M agreements, calculations, engineering drawings, etc.,
that complies with the requirements of the State Stormwater Program. The Stormwater
Design Manual and applicable forms may be found on the DEMLR's website at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-
permit-guidance/stormwater-bmp-manual. In addition, please also submit the application
form SWU-101 (attached). However, the $505 application fee and last two signature pages
of this form may be omitted.
Response 17: A complete stormwater management plan is being prepared for review
and will be submitted upon completion.
Comment 18: Please provide a detailed qualitative indirect and cumulative impact
analysis that clearly follows the steps outlined in the Division's policy for guidance on our
website at: https://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ws/401/policies. [15A NCAC 02H
.0506(b)(4)]
Response 18: A detailed qualitative indirect and cumulative impact analysis is being
prepared for review and will be submitted upon completion.
Comment 19: Please provide responses to the attached recommendations from the
NCWRC.
Response 19: Please see attached comment response letter responding to NCWRC
comments.
Should you have any questions regarding this project or require additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 617-9153.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Robert Turnbull
Department Manager
CC: Chris Hopper, USACE
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February 3, 2023
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Habitat Conservation Division
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Attn: Gabriela Garrison
Re: Responses to Comments
Eastfield Development
101 US Hwy 70A East
Selma, NC 27576
Johnston County
DWR#: 20221617
Dear Ms. Garrison:
2401 Brentwood Rd, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
P (919) 873-2211
Terracon.com
Terracon is pleased to submit on behalf of Eastfield Associates, LLC, the enclosed information
in response to the Request for Additional Information letter dated December 15, 2023 for the
Eastfield Development project. Each comment is addressed and responded to as follows:
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Comment 1: NCWRC recommends maintaining 100-foot, native, forested buffers on all
perennial streams and 50-foot, forested buffers on all intermittent streams. If
wooded buffers do not exist, these areas should be revegetated or allowed to
naturally revegetate to increase functionality. Periodic checks should be
established to ensure invasive species are not growing in areas that have been
disturbed during construction. Wooded buffers include a combination of native
trees, shrubs, perennials, and warm season grasses. There are local nurseries
that specifically sell native vegetation suitable for riparian areas. Non-native
grassed buffers, particularly fescue, do not provide the necessary and highly
valuable functions that forested buffers provide, including refugia and travel
corridors for terrestrial wildlife species. In addition, forested buffers protect
water quality by stabilizing stream banks and filtering stormwater, including
sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and other material found in runoff.
Response 1: The site design acknowledges this recommendation and will maintain
native, forested buffers on streams and address invasive species as
much as practicable. All required BMPs will be installed and maintained
throughout construction to minimize impacts to the greatest extent
possible.
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Comment 2: Small, isolated wetlands are not protected by state and federal regulations but
provide critical breeding habitat for declining populations of amphibians. These
areas are important for the protection of biodiversity, groundwater recharge,
and reducing sedimentation and pollution into streams and rivers. These
wetlands are considered an imperiled habitat in the 2015 North Carolina Wildlife
Action Plan (https://www.ncwiIdIife.orci/plan). As such, the NCWRC
recommends maintaining a 150-foot forested buffer around all small, isolated
wetlands.
Response 2: The site design acknowledges this comment and will maintain buffers
on isolated wetlands as much as practicable. All required BMPs will be
installed and maintained throughout construction to minimize impacts
to the greatest extent possible.
Comment 3: The NCWRC recommends the use of Low Impact Development (LID) technology
and effective stormwater management strategies. Possible suggestions include
engineered stormwater wetlands, bioswales, and permeable pavement.
Information on other LID techniques can be found in 'Low Impact Development,
A Guidebook for North Carolina':
https://diaital.ncdcr.aov/digital/collection/pl6O62coII9/id/232781.
Response 3: Comment acknowledged. As the Eastfield Crossing development is
designed LID measures will be evaluated on if they will the best
solution for each area of the overall development.
Comment 4: Recreational areas and trails in open spaces should be located outside forested,
riparian buffers and surfaced with pervious materials. Further information can
be found here: https://www.railstotrails.org/build-trails/trail-building=
toolbox/trail-building-and-desian/develoDina-trails-in-sensitive-areas/.
Response 4: Comment acknowledged.
Comment 5: Avoid the removal of large trees at the edges of construction corridors.
Disturbed areas where stabilization is needed should be re -seeded with seed
mixtures that are beneficial to wildlife - see attached Table. The NCWRC
strongly recommends against the use of fescue -based mixtures and Sericea
lespedeza (lespedeza cuneata) as stabilizing groundcover. Sericea lespedeza
in particular is an egregious and invasive, non-native species that spreads
easily and is very hard to eradicate. Native, annual small grains appropriate for
the season are preferred and recommended. Pollinator mixes are commercially
available and provide forage and shelter for numerous species of bees,
butterflies, moths, and birds. Using native species instead of ornamentals
should reduce the need for water, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as preserve
the natural integrity of the ecosystem.
Response 5: Comment acknowledged. Impacts to existing vegetation will be
minimized to the maximum extent possible and the stabilization
measures called out in this comment will be reviewed and taken in
account with the development.
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Comment 6: The NCWRC strongly encourages the use of native vegetation in public areas
and rights -of way. In efforts to restore diversity and ecosystem functionality in
a highly fragmented landscape, please also consider revegetating residential
and commercial areas with native trees, shrubs, warm season grasses and
perennials that are attractive and valuable to pollinating insects and other
wildlife. The following website has a wide assortment of native vegetation
specific to North Carolina. https://ncba.unc.edu/wp-
content/uploads/sites/963/2019/08/NativePlantsWoody.pdf. In addition, there
are numerous local nurseries that specialize in native plants for both upland
and riparian areas. Free technical guidance from NCWRC biologists is available
upon request.
Response 6: Comment acknowledged. The proposed vegetation measures called
out in this comment will be reviewed and taken in account with the
development.
Comment 7: Please confirm that all contractors and landscapers have been educated on
proper herbicide use and protocol. In areas where native vegetation will be
installed, please post signage to ensure that contractors will not spray on or in
the vicinity of the vegetation. Staff biologists from NCWRC monitor numerous
sites across the State where contractors and landscapers have unknowingly
sprayed native vegetation because it was not clearly marked. Insecticides and
herbicides should not be used within 100 feet of perennial streams and 50 feet
of intermittent streams, or within floodplains and wetlands associated with
these streams.
Response 7: Comment acknowledged. It will be verified that contractors and
landscapers working in the Eastfield Crossing development will be
educated on proper herbicide use and protocol.
Comment 8: In addition to standard erosion and sediment control measure, the use of
biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices is
strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should
have loose -weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable
joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencing and similar
materials that have been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be
avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Existing
DWR 401 certifications state that 'erosion control matting that incorporates
plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along streambanks or within
wetlands. Exceptions to this condition require application to and written
approval from DWR'. Plastic -free mesh or twine in all erosion control matting
should be used in all areas within the project boundary.
Response 8: Comment acknowledged. For erosion and sediment control plans that
will be prepared for the Eastfield Crossing development, biodegradable
and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices will be
evaluated for inclusion into the proposed design.
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Terracon
Should you have any questions regarding this project or require additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 617-9153.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Robert Turnbull
Department Manager
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Governor
ELIZABETH S. B1SER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
4/8/2022
Contact: AdVenture Development, LLC
Address: 101 S. Raeford St., Suite 200, Selma, NC 27576
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
NBRRO # 22-064
County: Johnston
Determination Type:
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❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0734)
❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local
buffer ordinances apply)
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 2B .0267) (governmental
and/or interjurisdictional projects)
Project Name:
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Determination Date: 4/4/22
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Explanation: The stream(s)/pond(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey
of Johnston County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1: 24,000 scale.
Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be an intermittent stream, perennial stream, a
pond connected to a stream feature, or the feature is determined not to be present. Stream features that are checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify them to be subject to the buffer
rules. There may be other streams located on the property that are not depicted on the maps referenced above and
are therefore not subject to the buffer rules. However, if the stream features are present on the tract they are subject
to all other applicable North Carolina stream standards and permitting requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 0213,
and may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected
parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR may request a determination by the Director. An
appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via US Postal Service: c/o Paul Wojoski; DWR
— 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit; 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If sending via delivery
service (UPS, FedEx, etc.): Paul Wojoski; DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, an appeal is requested within sixty (60)
days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Joe Myers at (919) 791-4248.
Sincerely,
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Neuse Stream and Wetland Credits Statement of Availability
December 14, 2022
Eastfield Associates, LLC
Attn: Kevin Dougherty
101 S. Radford Street
Selma, NC 27576
RE: Availability of Stream and Riparian Wetland Credits for the "Eastfield Development" project
Bank Name: Falling Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Bank Sites: Falling Creek Mitigation Site / Grantham Branch Mitigation Site / McClenny Acres II
Mitigation Site
Bank Sponsor: Wildlands Holdings III, LLC
USACE Action ID No.: SAW-2015-00940 / SAW-2017-00549 / SAW-2017-00552
Permittee: Eastfield Associates, LLC
Stream Credits Needed: 1,202 LF
Stream Credits Available: 2,697 LF
Future Stream Credit Release: 2,183 LF (Feb. 2023)
Riparian Wetland Credits Needed: 8.69 acres
Riparian Wetland Credits Available: 0.20 acres
Future Riparian Wetland Credit Release: 8.92 acres (Feb. 2023)
Neuse 03020201 River Basin
Dear Mr. Dougherty,
Wildlands Holdings III, LLC, owned and operated by Wildlands Engineering, Inc., currently has sufficient stream
and riparian wetland credits from the Falling Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank: Falling Creek Mitigation Site,
Grantham Branch Mitigation Site, and McClenny Acres II Mitigation Site to partially satisfy the stream and/or
wetland mitigation requirements related to the above -mentioned project. Please note that we are anticipating
credit releases in February 2023 to potentially satisfy the whole project credit needs. The project is located
within the Neuse River Basin of the service area (HUC 03020201) of the Bank.
This letter is simply a statement of availability of credits as of the date written. We have the inventory as shown
above, however, this letter is not a guarantee of availability as credits will be sold on a first come, first serve
basis. An invoice for this transaction will be sent upon your request and we will formally reserve both the
credits and price quoted for a period of 30-days from the invoice.
Final transfer of the credits will be made upon receipt of a copy of the 401 Water Quality Certification and
Authorization Certificate from the NC Department of Environmental Quality -Division of Water Resources
approving the Stream mitigation purchase from the Bank and upon receipt of your payment to Wildlands
Holdings III, LLC (depending on availability at the time of permit issuance). We will then issue a credit transfer
certificate verifying your credit purchase to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources and to you for your
records.
Wildlands Holdings III, LLC • Wildlands Engineering, Inc • 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, INC 28203
HWILDLANGSoiOO
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your mitigation requirements. Please contact me at (704) 332-
7754 x114 or cbrunick@wildlandseng.com if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Camden M. Brunick
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Mitigation Credit Sales
cbrunick@wildlandseng.com
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Cc: Mr. Chris Hopper, Regulatory Agent I USACE
Mr. Robert Turnbull, Department Manager I Terracon
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Jurisdictional Determination Request
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.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoUPermitProgram/Contact/CouniyLocator. 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: (828) 271-7980
Fax Number: (828) 281-8120
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
General Number: (919) 554-4884
Fax Number: (919) 562-0421
INSTRUCTIONS:
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
General Number: (910) 251-4610
Fax Number: (252) 975-1399
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
General Number: 910-251-4633
Fax Number: (910) 251-4025
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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A. PARCEL INFORMATION
Street Address: US Highwav 70A
City, State:
County:
Selma, NC
Johnston
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN): 261400-42-4067, 261400-85-426,
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name: Robert Turnbull, Terracon Consultants,
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Electronic Mail Address:
Select one:
2401 Brentwood Road, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919 )617-9153
robert.turnbull@terracon.com
I am the current property owner.
I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultanti
Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
Other, please explain.
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Eastfield Associates, LLC
Mailing Address: 101 S. Raiford Street, Suite 200
Selma, NC 27576
Telephone Number: (919)965-5661
Electronic Mail Address: markmcdonnell@adventuredev.com
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.
Robert Turnbull
Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner ❑✓ Authorized Agents
3/22/2022
Date
ZG-, �7
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.
❑✓ 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 projector 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.
5 Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
I am requesting that the Corps provide a breliminary 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
W1Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
✓❑ Size of Property or Review Area 65 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:
35.51417
Longitude:-78.28091
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. hU://www.saw.usace.anny.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
Pro,Lyram/Jurisdiction/
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❑ Completed 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)
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.army.miUPortals/59/docs/re ug latory/re,gdocs/JD/RGL 08-02_App_A Prelim_JD_Form_fillable.pdf
' Please see hU://www.saw.usace.army.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 federaljurisdictionunder 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.
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
Robert Turnbull
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
2401 Brentwood Road, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
US Highway 70A, Johnston County PIN# 261400-42-4067, 261400-85-4264
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: Johnston City: Selma
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat.: 35.514170 Long.:-78.280910
Universal Transverse Mercator:
17S 746589 3933465
Name of nearest waterbody: Bawdy Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
® Field Determination. Date(s): 5/3/2022
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
Number
Latitude (decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal degrees)
Estimated amount of
aquatic resources in
review area (acreage
and linear feet, if
applicable
Type of aquatic
resources (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)
8A
35.51710
-78.28402
0.529 acre
Wetland
Section 404
813
35.51742
-78.28248
0.385 acre
Wetland
Section 404
8C
35.51758
-78.28272
0.123 acre
Wetland
Section 404
8D/8E
35.51783
-78.28504
0.089 acre
Wetland
Section 404
8F
35.51860
-78.28529
0.061 acre
Wetland
Section 404
14
35.51449
-78.27829
0.187 acre
Wetland
Section 404
6
35.51371
-78.28084
19.277 acre
Wetland
Section 404
4
35.51473
-78.26613
5.432 acre
Wetland
Section 404
E
35.52187
-78.26331
1,395 linear feet
Non -wetland water
(stream)
Section 404
15
35.52229
-78.26494
0.495 acre
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 NVVT 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:
® 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: Selma. NC
® Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: Soil Survey of Johnston 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): NC Statewide Orthoimagerv. 2019
or ❑ Other (Name & Date
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarilv been
verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later iurisdictional
determinations.
Signature and date of Regulatory
staff member completing PJD
Signature and date of person
requesting PJD (REQUIRED,
unless obtaining the signature
is impracticable)'
1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester 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.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Eastfield Crossing City/County: Johnston
Applicant/Owner: Eastfield Associates, LLC State: NC
Investigator(s): Terracon- Rhiannon Graham Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.51710 Long:-78.28402
Sampling Date: 1 1-08-21
Sampling Point: W8A - Wet
Slope (%): 0-1
Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Rains fine Sandy loam NWI classification: PFO
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
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
No
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)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
❑ Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑✓
Saturation (A3)
❑❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑
Water Marks (131)
IJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑
Drift Deposits (133)
0 Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Q Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
0 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): NA
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 14
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 2
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
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. Sampling Point: W8A -wet
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius ) % Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1. Liquidambar styraciflua 15 Yes FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 9 (A)
2. Pinus taeda 30 Yes FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3• Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
8
45
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
50% of total cover: 22.5
20%
of total cover:
9
FACW species x 2 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
FAC species x 3 =
1. Ligustrum sinense
20
Yes
FAC
FACU species x 4 =
2. Acer rubrum
20
Yes
FAC
UPL species x 5 =
3. Liquidambar styraciflua
10
Yes
FAC
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 153.0'
50
= Total Cover
_
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover: 25
20%
of total cover:
10
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1. Woodwardia areolata
15
Yes
OBL
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2. Osmunda regalis
10
Yes
OBL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree- Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5
height.
6•
Sapling/Shrub- Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
9.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
25 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 12.5 20% of total cover: 5
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 15 Yes FAC
2. Toxicodendron radicans 10 Yes FAC
3.
4.
5. H d h t
25
50% of total cover: 12.5
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below).
y rop y is
= Total Cover Vegetation
20% of total cover: 5 Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0
SOIL
Sampling Point: W8A -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' LocZ Texture Remarks
0-10 2.5Y 4/2 95 7.5YR 5/6 5 C PL SL
10-20 2.5Y 4/1 100
C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
LJ Histosol (At)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
HStratified Layers (A5)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
H5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
❑ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
❑ 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):
Remarks:
SL
2Location: PL=Pore Linino, M=Matrix.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U)
0
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
-❑
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_❑
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
0
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
(MLRA 153B)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Red Parent Material (TF2)
Redox Depressions (F8)
_n❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
D Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X 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
Project/Site: Eastfield Crossing City/County: Johnston
Applicant/Owner: Eastfield Associates, LLC State: NC
Investigator(s): Terracon- Rhiannon Graham Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.51710 Long:-78.28402
Sampling Date: 1 1-08-21
Sampling Point: W8A - Up
Slope (%): 0-1
Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Rains fine Sandy loam NWI classification: NA
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
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
No
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
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
❑ Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑
Water Marks (131)
❑_ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑
Drift Deposits (133)
0 Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Q Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
0 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): NA
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): >20
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): >20
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
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. Sampling Point: W8A -up
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius ) % Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1. Liquidambar styraciflua 20 Yes FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 9 (A)
2. Pinus taeda 40 Yes FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3• Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
8
60
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
50% of total cover: 30
20%
of total cover: 12
FACW species x 2 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
FAC species x 3 =
1. Liquidambar styraciflua
20
Yes FAC
FACU species x 4 =
2. Ligustrum sinense
20
Yes FAC
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
3
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 153.0'
40
= Total Cover
_
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover: 20
20%
of total cover: 20
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1. Woodwardia areolata
5
Yes OBL
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2. Polystichum acrostichoides
10
Yes FACU
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree- Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5
height.
6•
Sapling/Shrub- Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
9.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
25 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 12.5 20% of total cover: 5
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 15 Yes FAC
2. Toxicodendron radicans 5 Yes FAC
3. Vitis rotundifolia 5 Yes FAC
4.
5. H d h t
25
50% of total cover: 12.5
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below).
y rop y is
= Total Cover Vegetation
20% of total cover: 5 Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: W8A - 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' LocZ Texture Remarks
0-8 2.5Y 3/2 100 SL >30% uncoated grains
8-14 2.5Y 4/2 100
14-20 2.5Y 4/3 100
SL
SL
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, 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 (At) .❑
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) 0 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
.❑
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) _❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
.❑
.❑
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Lj Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) _❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Layers (A5)
❑ Depleted Matrix (F3) 0 Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
.❑Stratified
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6) ❑ (MLRA 15313)
Q
❑
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Red Parent Material (TF2)
❑ Redox Depressions (F8) _n❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
.❑
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
❑ Marl (F10) (LRR U) D Other (Explain in Remarks)
,❑
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
❑ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
.❑
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
.❑
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A) .❑
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must 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 (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
❑❑
,❑
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
.❑
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Eastfield Crossing City/County: Johnston
Applicant/Owner: Eastfield Associates, LLC State: NC
Investigator(s): Terracon- Robert Turnbull Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0-1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.51449 Long: -78.27829 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Grantham silt loam NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation X 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.
Sampling Date: 7-14-21
Sampling Point: W14 -wet
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:
Existing powerline easement
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑✓
High Water Table (A2)
❑ Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑✓
Saturation (A3)
❑❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑
Water Marks (131)
IJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑
Drift Deposits (133)
0 Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ,❑
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
0 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): NA
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 4
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:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: W14 - wet
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size:
30ft Radius )
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1. none present
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 9 (A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3•
Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
7.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
8
0 = Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
FACW species x 2 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot
size: 30ft Radius )
FAC species x 3 =
1. none present
FACU species x 4 =
2
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
3
4•
Prevalence Index = B/A =
5•
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
X 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is 153.0'
0 = Total Cover
_
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
30ft Radius )
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1. Juncus effusus
95 Yes OBL
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2. Osmunda regalis
5 No OBL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree- Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5
height.
6.
Sapling/Shrub- Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
9.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
100 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 50
20% of total cover: 20
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot
size: 30ft Radius )
1. none present
2.
3.
4.
5•
Hydrophytic
0 = Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: W8A -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' LocZ
Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 3/1 100
SL
3-12 2.5Y 4/2 95 7.5YR 5/6 5 C PL
SL
12-20 2.5Y 4/1 100
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, 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 (At) .❑
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U)
0 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
.❑
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
-❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
.❑
.❑
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Lj Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
_❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Layers (A5)
✓ Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑❑
0 Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
.❑Stratified
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ (MLRA 15313)
Q
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Red Parent Material (TF2)
❑
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
_n❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
.❑
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
❑ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
D Other (Explain in Remarks)
,❑
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
❑ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
.❑
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
.❑
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A) .❑
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must 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 (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
❑❑
,❑
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
.❑
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Eastfield Crossing City/County: Johnston
Applicant/Owner: Eastfield Associates, LLC State: NC
Investigator(s): Terracon- Robert Turnbull Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 35.51449 Long:-78.27829
Sampling Date: 7-14-21
Sampling Point: W14 -up
Slope (%): 1-4
Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Grantham silt loam NWI classification: NA
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation X Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
No
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:
Existing powerline easement
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
❑ Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (B16)
❑
Water Marks (B1)
❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑
Sediment Deposits (B2)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑
Drift Deposits (B3)
0 Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ,❑
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
0 Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑
Iron Deposits (135)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(B7)
❑✓ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
❑
Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
.❑
Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): >20
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): >20
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
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.
Sampling Point: W14 -up
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1. none present
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3•
Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
7.
8
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
0 = Total Cover
OBL species 10 x 1 = 10
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
FACW species 50 x 2 = 100
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
FAC species x 3 =
1 • none present
FACU species 20 x 4 = 80
2
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 80 (A) 190 (B)
3
4•
Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.38
5•
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6•
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7•
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8•
X 3 - Prevalence Index is 153.0'
0 = Total Cover
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1. Juncus effusus
10 No OBL
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2. Eupatorium capillifolium
20 Yes FACU
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Dichanthelium scoparium
50 Yes FACW
Tree— Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4•
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5
height.
6•
Sapling/Shrub— Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8•
Herb — All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
9.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
80 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 40
20% of total cover: 16
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft Radius )
1 • none present
2.
3.
4.
5•
Hydrophytic
0 = Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0
SOIL
Sampling Point: W8A - 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' LocZ Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 3/2 100 SL >30% uncoated grains
3-20 2.5Y 4/2 100
C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
LJ Histosol (At)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
HStratified Layers (A5)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
H5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
❑ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
❑ 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):
Remarks:
SL
2Location: PL=Pore Linino, M=Matrix.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U)
0
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_❑
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_❑
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
0
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
(MLRA 153B)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Red Parent Material (TF2)
Redox Depressions (F8)
_n❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
D Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
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