20210754 Ver 3_Task 2 Sassafras Phase II_MY0_Credit Release Request Form_20230517

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

May 11, 2023
CREDIT RELEASE REQUEST FORM
To: NCDEQ-DWR Nutrient Offset Coordinator
Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices Completed
From: Heath Hidlay, [e-mail] (717-543-7711)
Through: Environmental Banc and Exchange, LLC (EBX)
We formally request a credit release for the Sassafras Phase II Mitigation Site (DWR Project # 2021-
0754v3) for completion of Task #2: Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and Installation of
Monitoring Devices Completed per the Proposed credit release schedule, which is included in the
Attachments with this request. The following documents have been submitted to DWR for Task #2:
1) Construction Completed Summary of Work (and email correspondence post Site Visit with
NCDWR
Credits requested for release are detailed below:
Credit Type % Release Credit Amount
(Include Units)
Notes/Comments
Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset 15 4,218.125 Partial based on site visit and additional tree
planting needed
Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset 5 1,406.042 Re-plant TOB of Ditch and
a couple areas near
easement boundary /
Internal Easement signage
added

Signature: Heath Hidlay

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

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March 14, 2023

Ms. Katie Merritt
NCDEQ – Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street, Archdale Building 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27620

RE: Sassafras Phase II Mitigation Project (DWR #: 2021-0754v3): Vegetation Planting and
Monitoring Device Creation Completed– 20 Percent Credit Release

Ms. Merritt,

Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (“EBX”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource
Environmental Solutions (“RES”) is pleased to inform you that riparian vegetation planting and
associated monitoring devices installation have been completed at the Sassafras Phase II
Mitigation Project. Monitoring devices include 11 vegetation plots in the nutrient offset mitigation
areas. This letter is being submitted to request the release of credits associated with Task 2 as
described in the RES 2022 Phase II Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument for nutrient offset
credit.

To support your review and approval of the release of Task 2 credits, the following are included
with this letter:
- Short summary of activities completed as required per the approved BPDP (including
activities completed for the Sassafras DMS Full Delivery Project);
- Figures representing all nutrient offset activities where applicable;
- A map showing the vegetation plot locations (including those for the Sassafras DMS Full
Delivery Project);
- Detailed Planting Plan information;
- Photos of the site, including examples of vegetation plots and easement markings
(including those for Sassafras DMS Full Delivery Project)

Short summary of Activities Completed:
During as-built set-up, 10 planted tree species were recorded, and the plots yielded an average of
824 stems per acre (Tables 1 & 2). There were no changes to the planting plan of bare root species
and the planting area and density remain the same as proposed. Vegetation plots had very minor
shifts in locations from the Mitigation Plan proposed locations, however, the quantities of plots
remained the same as proposed. The easement is marked with conservation easement signs that
include the long-term steward, restricted activities, and contact information attached to t-posts at
approximate 100-foot intervals (photos included). The planted area is 12.68 acres, that consists of
one planting zone. There were no existing areas of invasive species within the easement. Invasives
species will be monitored and treated throughout. Planted areas were ripped and seeded prior to

planting. All these activities were also completed for the Sassafras DMS Full Delivery Project
where applicable.

A Baseline Monitoring Report will be submitted in the coming months. No major modifications
from the approved Sassafras Phase II BPDP were made during site construction. If any deviations
are discovered as a result of the as-built work, they will be included in the baseline report that will
be submitted to support the release of credits associated with Task 3. Should you require further
documentation, please let us know. Finally, we anticipate a site visit to be required for the release
of Task 2 credits. We will be in touch to schedule this with you.

Thank you,

Heath Hidlay | Ecologist

Vegetation Plot 15 Vegetation Plot 21
Easement Markers (Bank) Easement Markers (DMS)

Vegetation Plot 1 (DMS Site)

Vegetation Plot 9 (DMS Site)

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

Photo Documentation of Supplemental Planting and Internal Easement Marking
Supplemental planting on Ditch 1 TOB (5/5/2023) Supplemental Planting on easement boundary
(5/5/2023)
Supplemental Planting on easement boundary
(5/5/2023)
Internal easement - T-post and signage added every
25 feet (5/5/2023)

Table 1. Bare Root Tree Species Planted at Sassafras DMS and Sassafras Phase II

Table 2. Vegetation Plot Summary for Sassafras Phase II

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From:Merritt, Katie
To:Heath Hidlay
Cc:Jamey Mceachran; Hartshorn, Blake; Hamilton, Ryan
Subject:[EXTERNAL] FW: Sassafras Phase II As built walkthrough notes
Date:Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:47:35 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Sassafras phase II as built notes_MAP.docx.pdf
Good Afternoon Heath,
Please take a look at the attached notes in the supporting Figure based on DWR’s as-built walk visit
for Task 2 of the Sassafras Phase II bank site.

There were areas noted as being insufficiently planted that will need to be addressed prior to
issuance of any credit release. Additionally, the internal easement was not adequately marked.

Based on the information attached to this email and the degree with which items are needing to be
addressed, DWR is only supportive of issuing a partial credit release (15%), with the remaining credit
release issued upon receiving written confirmation that the supplemental planting has been
completed and the internal crossing adequately marked. Photo documentation, supporting maps,
and stem flagging will need to be provided to show that EBX has planted the areas noted as being
void of stems.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Katie

From: Hartshorn, Blake <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 1:37 PM
To: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Hamilton, Ryan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Sassafras Phase II As built walkthrough notes

Hey Katie,

Here are the as built walkthrough notes. Let me know if anything needs clarification or additional
information!

Thank you,

Blake Hartshorn (he/him)
Mitigation Specialist, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]

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Table 6. Sassafras Phase II Project Credits
Project Area
N Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
P Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
Credit Type Location
Subject? (enter
NO if
ephemeral or
ditch 1)
Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (ft2)
Total (Creditable)
Area of Buffer
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Convertible to
Riparian
Buffer?
Riparian Buffer
Credits
Convertible to
Nutrient Offset?
Delivered
Nutrient Offset:
N (lbs)
Delivered
Nutrient
Offset: P (lbs)
Nutrient Offset Rural Yes Ditch Restoration 0-100 Ditch 1 82,737 1 100%No —Yes 4,317.327 —
Nutrient Offset Rural Yes Ditch Restoration 101-200 Ditch 1 54,654 1 33%No —Yes 2,851.919 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 101-200 RS2-A 21,482 1 33%No —Yes 1,120.959 —
Nutrient Offset Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101-200 RS1, RS2-B, RS2-C, RS3 380,033 1 33%No —Yes 19,830.630 —
Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration No Credit Area (> 200 ft)17,640 1 No —No ——
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Totals (ft2):556,546 0 0.000 28,120.835 0.000
Total Buffer (ft2):0 0
Total Nutrient Offset (ft2):556,546 N/A
Total Ephemeral Area (ft2) for Credit:0 0
Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft2):0 0.0%Ephemeral Reaches as % TABM
Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation (ft2):0 0.0%Preservation as % TABM
Credit Type Location Subject?Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (sf)
Total (Creditable)
Area for Buffer
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Riparian
Buffer Credits
Buffer —
Buffer —
Buffer —
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Preservation Area Subtotals (ft2):0 0
Square Feet Credits
0 0.000
0 0.000
0 0.000
0 0.000
Square Feet Credits
Nitrogen:28,120.835
Phosphorus:0.000
Neuse 03020201 - Outside Falls Lake
19.16394
N/A
Restoration:
Enhancement:
Mitigation Totals
556,546
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Nutrient Offset:
Preservation:
Total Riparian Buffer:
1. The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).
last updated 08/03/2020
As-Built Credits 28,120.835
Original Mit Plan Credits 28,121.208
Nutrient Offset Credit release schedule TOTAL (as-built) Credits:
Credit Release #%Nitrogen
1 Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement Recorded* and
Financial Assurance Posted 20%5,624.167
2 Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices Completed 15%4,218.125
Re-plant TOB of Ditch and a couple of areas outside to the easement boundary (6 feet
away)5%1,406.042
3 Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As-Built Report 10%2,812.084
4 Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10%2,812.084
5 Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10%2,812.084
6 Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10%2,812.084
7 Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and approved by DWR.5%1,406.042
8 Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 5%1,406.042
9 Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by DWR has been
conducted 10%2,812.084
As -Built Credits 28,120.835
Original Mit Plan Credits 28,121.208
Nutrient Offset Credit release schedule
TOTAL (as -built) Credits:
Credit Release #
%
Nitrogen
Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement Recorded* and
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Financial Assurance Posted
20%
5,624.167
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Mitigation Site Earthwork, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices Completed
15 %
4,218.125
Re -plant TOB of Ditch and a couple of areas outside to the easement boundary (6 feet
away)
5 %
1,406.042
3
Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As -Built Report
10%
2,812.084
4
Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed
10%
2,812.084
5
Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed
10%
2,812.084
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Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed
10%
2,812.084
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Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and approved by DWR.
5 %
1,406.042
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Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed
5%
1,406.042
Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by DWR has been
conducted
10%
2,812.084