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September 8, 2023
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Office
3331 Hermitage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attention: David Bailey
Wake County— Garner— Project Manager
[e-mail]
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Section 401 & Buffer Permit Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Attention: Samantha Wooten
Senior Branch Coordinator
sama [e-mail]
Reference: Pre -Construction Notification
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
Dear Mr. Bailey and Ms. Wooten:
On behalf of the Cardinal Pipeline Company, LLC (Williams), S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is submitting this pre -
construction notification (PCN) to inform you of work they plan to conduct in order to relocate a segment
of natural gas transmission pipeline in Wake County, North Carolina.
The project as proposed will require authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the
North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). The applicable authorizations are Nationwide
Permit (NWP) No. 12 (Oil or Natural Gas Pipeline Activities) and Water Quality Certification (WQC) General
Certification (GC) No. 4244, respectively. The project will also require authorization for impacts to riparian
buffers subject to the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
In support of this PCN, the following accompanying information has been submitted through the NCDWR
electronic PCN website (https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre-Construction Notification Form):
Appendix I — Authorization to Act as Agent
Appendix II — Figures
Appendix III — Site Photographs
Appendix IV— Delineation Information
Appendix V — Stream/Wetland/Riparian Buffer Impact Exhibits
Appendix VI — Typical Construction Details & Plan and Profile
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Appendix VII — North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) Database and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaQ Reports
Appendix VIII — NCSHPO Letter (June 30, 2023)
Appendix IX — General Restoration Plan/Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credit Availability Letter
Figures prepared for this PCN are included in Appendix II. The approximate location of the proposed
route is depicted on the Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1), appropriate portions of the Garner, North Carolina
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2), the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3), the Soil Survey Exhibit (Figure 4), USGS National Hydrography Dataset
(NHD)/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI)/Federal Emergency
Management Act (FEMA) Exhibit (Figure 5), LiDAR Exhibit (Figure 6), and Potential Waters of the U.S.
Exhibits (Figures 7A-7113).
General Project Information
The project consists of relocating approximately 1,240 linear feet of the existing Cardinal 24-inch diameter
steel natural gas pipeline in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina. The pipeline relocation was requested
by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in advance of the Interstate 540 (1-540)
Relocation Phase 11 (R-2829) project. The relocated segment of the pipeline will be installed in a new
permanent right-of-way (ROW) parallel to the existing ROW. Following installation of the newly relocated
segment of the pipeline, the current 1,300-foot section of the pipeline will be removed and the existing
ROW will be restored. The anticipated overall limits of disturbance (LOD) is approximately 17.5 acres.
Purpose and Need
The purpose and need of the project is to relocate a portion of the Cardinal Pipeline to accommodate the
NCDOT 1-540 transportation project. To prevent conflict with contractors utilizing the same work areas for
the highway construction, NCDOT requested that Williams relocate this pipe segment well in advance of
the start of NCDOT construction. Accordingly, Williams is pursuing the necessary permits independent of
NCDOT.
Desktop Evaluation
The project area consists of a mixture of open fields, land that has been timbered and vegetated with
volunteer/successional species, wooded riparian areas, and an existing, maintained natural gas
transmission line ROW. The current ROW is a maintained 50-foot wide easement, except at a stream and
wetland complex near the eastern end of the ROW, where the current ROW is a maintained 10-foot wide
easement through the features. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists mainly of residential
development, cleared/open fields, agricultural fields, and wooded areas. Representative photographs of
existing conditions within the project area and features are included in Appendix III.
The project area is located in the Neuse River Basin Mahlers Creek -Swift Creek subwatershed
(030202011004). The appropriate USGS topographic exhibit (Figure 2) depicts a majority of the features
identified during the delineation as a series of crenulations, as well as the major stream feature as a
dashed blueline unnamed tributary. Most of the features identified are the headwaters of first order
streams denoted on the USGS topographic exhibit. The features identified within the project area

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ultimately drain to Swift Creek (NCDWR Index No. 27-43-(8); classified as C (aquatic life, secondary contact
recreation, freshwater) and nutrient sensitive water (NSW)).
The predominant soil types mapped within the project area are depicted on Figure 3 and include
Chewacla and Wehadkee soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA); Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 6
percent slopes (DoB); Gritney sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes (GrC); Rains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent
slopes (RaA); Rawlings -Rion complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes (RgC); Rawlings -Rion complex, 10 to 15
percent slopes (RgD); Wedowee -Saw complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes (WfB); Wedowee -Urban land
complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes (WgB); and Wedowee -Urban land complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes (WgC).
Chewacla and Wehadkee soils (partially hydric) and Rains sandy loam (hydric) are mapped along some of
the drainageways/wetlands. With these soil exceptions, the remaining predominant soils mapped at the
site are not classified as hydric. The published soil survey (Figure 4) also depicts multiple drainage
features.
Review of the USFWS NWI dataset identified wetlands associated with the USGS NHD for flowlines
streams that cross the proposed project area (Figure 5). Additional wetland systems are present within
the vicinity of the proposed pipeline alignment. Based on review of FEMA floodway and floodplain
datasets, the project area is not located within a FEMA floodway or 100-year/500-year floodplains,
although a FEMA floodway and 100-year floodplain are present northeast as well as south of the
proposed project area. Review of the LiDAR Exhibit (Figure 6) confirmed topographic crenulations
observed in the location of features depicted on the previous exhibits.
Survey
Jurisdictional features located within the project area were delineated by S&ME on June 7 and July 27,
2023. The delineation was conducted utilizing currently accepted methods for wetland determination, as
set forth in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Eastern Mountain and
Piedmont Regional Supplement. When necessary, stream assessments were conducted in accordance with
NCDWR and USACE guidelines. Five jurisdictional streams (S1-S5) and three jurisdictional wetlands (WA -
WC) were identified in the field. The jurisdictional features associated with this project are summarized in
Table 1 below and depicted on the Figure 7 Series.
Table 1: Summary
of Delineated
Features
Feature ID
Feature Type
Feature Description/Notes
Small, perennial first -order stream that flows through the assessment
S1
Stream
area from east to west.
Primarily forested wetland that abuts S1. A smaller portion of WA that is
WA
Wetland
located within the maintained portion of the pipeline ROW is
herbaceous.
Small, incised perennial second -order stream that flows through the
S2
Stream
assessment area from north to southwest, continuing outside of the
assessment area. Portions were degraded by prior logging activities.
Small intermittent first -order stream that flows into the assessment area
S3
Stream
from the north before its confluence with S2.
WB
Wetland
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Feature ID
Feature Type
Feature Description/Notes
S4
Stream
Small perennial first -order stream flows into the project area from the
south and drains to S2 outside of the project area.
Small, perennial, second -order stream that flows through the project
S5
Stream
area from the northwest to the southeast through the existing easement
that will be used for access. Portions were degraded by ATV traffic.
Primarily herbaceous wetland within the maintained portion of the
WC
Wetland
pipeline ROW. A portion of WC that is located outside of the maintained
pipeline ROW is wooded.
Representative photographs of the site are included in Appendix III and information relative to a
Preliminary Jurisdictional Delineation (PJD) is included in Appendix IV.
Workspace
The proposed project consists of relocating approximately 1,240 linear feet of the existing Cardinal 24-
inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline. The relocated segment of the pipeline will be installed in a new
50-foot ROW parallel to the existing ROW that will be permanently maintained. An additional 10 feet of
temporary construction easement beyond the 50-foot ROW will be required to install the pipe but will not
be maintained following the completion of construction. Because the natural gas transmission line is a
large 24-inch diameter pipe, maintenance of vegetation within the entire 50-foot wide ROW is required to
accommodate: 1) aerial and ground leakage surveys; 2) aerial patrolling for possible encroachment activity
near the pipeline; 3) accurate identification of possible repairs and maintenance; 4) promotion of damage
prevention in that the ROW can be more easily identified by the public, and; 5) minimization of potential
canopy encroachment, which creates visibility concerns.
Following the installation of the newly relocated segment of the pipeline, the current section of the
pipeline will be removed from the existing ROW, and the ROW will no longer be maintained.
Access
To facilitate the movement of equipment to the project site, the existing 10-foot ROW within
stream/wetland complex (S1/WA) must be expanded to 50-feet. The 50-ft ROW at this location will
continue to be maintained following the completion of construction.
Construction Sequence
Construction of the new pipeline will first involve demarcation of clearing limits, jurisdictional boundaries,
and other associated workspaces, etc. Once the LOD has been demarcated, clearing of forested areas will
commence. Temporary equipment crossings will be installed across streams and along one side of the
ROW to facilitate logging equipment passage, timber removal, and prevent excessive rutting and ground
disturbance in the wetlands. Where necessary, low areas and environmental resources will be protected by
use of temporary measures such as staked waddles, compost filter socks, or other less -invasive siltation
barriers that can temporarily be installed during this phase of the project. Installation of silt fence, silt
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fence outlets, and other measures requiring ground disturbance will occur following removal of timber
and will proceed in conjunction with grading operations.
Grubbing and below -ground vegetation removal will be minimized within wetlands and along
streambanks, where it will be limited to the trench line and portions of travel lane, if necessary, for safety
reasons. Select portions of the ROW may require rough grading to facilitate safe passage of equipment
and to prepare a suitably -level work surface. Within wetland areas where extensive rutting or soil
disturbance may occur, timber or composite mats are planned for use to provide work and travel space
for equipment.
Following preparation of the work area and installation of necessary E&SC measures, the trench will be
excavated along the "non -working" side of the ROW. Subsurface disturbance will only be conducted
within the trench line at wetlands and stream crossings. Stump removal or light grading may occur on the
working side of the ROW if required for safety reasons.
The work will be performed from the timber mats placed along the working side of the ROW. In certain
areas, including wetlands and fields supporting crops, efforts will be made to segregate topsoil from the
subsoil. If necessary, trench breakers (temporary barriers generally constructed of sandbags or similarly
suitable material) will be installed within the trench to slow the flow of subsurface water.
In general, lengths of the new pipe will be trucked to the site from the temporary storage yard, strung
along the ROW, and placed on skids (wooden pedestals). Specialized machines will be used to bend
individual segments of pipe to fit the contours of the trench where necessary. The pipe segments will be
welded together, x-rayed, the structural integrity and surface coating inspected, and then lowered into the
trench.
Portions of the trench may require dewatering or "padding" to prevent large rocks or other debris from
coming in contact with the pipe. Permanent trench breakers will then be installed where necessary and
the trench backfilled. In areas where segregation of the subsoil and topsoil is required, the topsoil will be
replaced last. Affected areas will then be "cleaned up" by rough -grading and conducting temporary
seeding, if necessary, followed by final grading, permanent seeding, and mulching to restore the ROW as
closely as possible to pre -disturbance contours and conditions.
All work within wetlands and streams will be conducted in accordance with the applicable general
conditions of the permits. Best management practices (BMPs) will be employed at all stream and wetland
crossings to help prevent siltation or inadvertent discharges to a Water of the U.S. Jurisdictional Impact
exhibits (Figures 8A-8D) and Riparian Buffer Impact exhibits (Figures 9A-9B) included in in Appendix V.
Typical construction details and drawings associated with stream and wetland crossings are included
Appendix VI.
Proposed Project Impacts
Project impacts to the delineated streams are summarized in Table 2. Stream impacts will result from
temporary sidecasting of earthen material to install the new pipeline and remove the old pipeline, as well
as from access to the proposed project area. Because the stream crossings will be returned to pre-existing
conditions, all stream impacts are considered temporary. Stream S3 was delineated during the field
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Table 2: Summary of Delineated Stream Im
S1
Perennial
UT to Swift Creek
Yes
96
0.008
S2
Perennial
UT to Swift Creek
Yes
135
0.019
S4
Perennial
UT to Swift Creek
Yes
53
0.004
S5
Perennial
UT to Swift Creek
Yes
27
0.003
TOTAL
311
0.034
UT = Unnamed Tributary
Project impacts to the delineated wetlands are summarized in Table 3. Temporary impacts to wetlands
will result from access along the existing ROW to the proposed project area where the new pipeline will
be installed. To facilitate the movement of equipment through herbaceous/forested wetland, WA, the
existing ROW must be expanded and will continue to be routinely maintained following the completion of
construction, which will result in a permanent impact to that wetland. This conversion will not involve a
loss of Waters of the U.S., but these impacts will be considered permanent.
Table 3: Summary of Delineated Wetland Im
WA Herbaceous/forested wetland 0.018 0.090
WC Herbaceous wetland 0.009 -----
TOTAL 0.027 0.090
Additional Protected Areas
The project area is located in the Neuse River Basin and is subject to riparian buffer rules. These rules
apply to perennial and intermittent streams, ponds and lakes located in the watershed, if these features
are shown on either the most recent printed version of the NRCS soil survey map or the most recent
version of the USGS 1:24,000 (7.5 minute) topographic quadrangle map.
All identified streams are buffered per the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Protection Rules, as each is
identified in either the NRCS soil survey map or USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle map. The
estimated buffer impacts for Streams S1 and S2 are summarized in Table 4 below. While Stream S3 is
subject to riparian buffers, it is located outside of the construction corridor (i.e., LOD), and will not be
impacted by the Project. Stream S5 and the portions of Streams S2 and S4 within the LOD where the pipe
removal will occur are also subject to riparian buffers. However, because the work will be performed
within the existing, maintained ROW with no change in use, these portions of the LOD are exempt from
riparian buffer protection rules.
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Exhibits are included in Appendix V, and wetland/stream crossing details are provided in Appendix VI.
Table 4: Summary of Riparian Buffer Impacts
S1 ------ ----- 3,810 1,871
S2 1,764 574 6,063 6,680
TOTAL 1,764 574 9,873 8,551
Note that the new pipeline cannot cross through the riparian buffer associated with Stream 2 at a
perpendicular angle because it will be located beneath the new NCDOT roadway and must cross that in a
near -perpendicular manner. Shifting the alignment either north or south would result in additional impacts
to Stream 2 as well as Streams S3 and S4.
Avoidance and Minimization
To minimize impacts to Waters of the U.S., Williams has proposed to limit the workspace at new stream
and wetland crossings to 60 feet, of which only 50 feet will be maintained. Additional temporary
workspace that is required has been sited outside of the jurisdictional areas and stream buffers.
Additionally, construction equipment operating near the streams and wetlands will be limited to that
necessary for pipe installation, pipe removal, and restoration activities. Following the construction, the
temporarily -affected streambanks and wetlands will be restored in accordance with the project
construction documents. Temporarily disturbed streambanks and wetland areas will be restored to their
original contours and conditions to the degree practicable upon project completion. Unless otherwise
authorized by the appropriate permits, no fills or spoils of any kind will be permanently placed within
wetlands or along streambanks. Further, disturbed streambanks will be permanently stabilized using coir
matting (with no plastic or nylon) and native vegetative cover. Additional details are provided in the
General Restoration Plan (Appendix IX).
The project has been designed to incorporate appropriate erosion and sediment control practices
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning
and Design Manual" and approved by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (NCDENR) prior to construction.
Mitigation
Because the project will not result in permanent stream impacts and affected streams will be restored
upon completion of the work, compensatory stream mitigation should not be required. Although the
project will not result in a loss of Waters of the U.S., the project will result in conversion of 0.090 acre of
forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands. Because the conversion impact will not exceed 0.10 acre,
mitigation is not required.
The project will permanently impact 9,873 SF of Zone 1 riparian buffer. Based on the appropriate Table of
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impacts associated with non -perpendicular utility crossings, as well as perpendicular crossings that are
greater than 30 linear feet wide. Mitigation will not be required for temporary impacts, because the area
will not be maintained, nor Zone 2 impacts, because the areas will be maintained in a grassed state with
the addition of no new impervious surface.
The appropriate amount of mitigation credit is determined by multiplying the amount of Zone 1 impacts
by three. Williams plans to purchase the necessary riparian buffer mitigation credit in the appropriate
watershed from Weaver Farm Branch Mitigation Bank. The appropriate credit availability letter is included
in Appendix IX.
Federally Protected Species
To assist you with determining compliance with applicable sections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), S&ME submitted a request for information to the NCNHP. The NCNHP
responded with an August 9, 2023 report that listed element occurrences, natural areas, and managed
areas within the project area and within a one -mile radius of the project area. The NCNHP database
review did not identify records of federally protected element occurrences, natural areas, or managed
areas within the project area. Additionally, no records of natural areas or managed areas were
documented within a one -mile radius of the project area. However, the NCNHP database review identified
two element occurrences, one for the regal darner (Coryphaeschna ingens) and the other for the coppery
emerald (Somatochlora georgiana) (none of which hold a federal protection status) within a one -mile
radius of the project area.
S&ME also consulted the USFWS IPaC database system for a list of species that are known or expected to
be near the project area. The IPaC report identified the following species as having potential to be directly
or indirectly affected by activities in the assessment area.
Table 4: Federally Protected
Scientific Name
Perimyotis subflavus
Species with Potential
Common Name
Tricolored Bat
to Occur in the Project
Category
Mammal
Area
Status
Proposed E
Present?
Yes
Picoides borealis
Red -cockaded
Woodpecker
Bird
E
No
Necturus lewisi
Neuse River Waterdog
Amphibian
T
No
Noturus furiosus
Carolina Madtom
Fish
E
No
Fusconaia masoni
Atlantic Pigtoe
Clam
T
No
Alasmidonta heterodon
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Clam
E
No
Elliptio lanceolata
Yellow Lance
Clam
T
No
Danaus plexippus
Monarch Butterfly
Insect
C
Yes
Rhus michauxii
Michaux's Sumac
Flowering Plant
E
Yes
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Migratory Bird
BGEPA
No
BGEPA = Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; C = Candidate; E = Endangered; T = Threatened
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Descriptions of the relevant species taken from USFWS sources are provided below. Copies of the NCNHP
and USFWS IPaC reports are included in Appendix VII.
Tricolored Bat
Status: Proposed Endangered
Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect
The tricolored bat is small, varying from 2.8 to 3.4 inches long with a wingspan of 8 to 10 inches. It is
distinguished by its unique tricolored fur which often appears yellowish to nearly orange. The species
range stretches from the eastern and central United States north to southern Canada, and south into
Central America. This species overwinters in caves and abandoned mine shafts but is known to frequently
roost in road -associated culverts in the southern United States where caves are scarce.
During the spring, summer, and fall - collectively referred to as the non -hibernating seasons - tricolored
bats primarily roost among live and dead leaf clusters of live or recently dead deciduous hardwood trees.
In the southern and northern portions of the range, tricolored bats will also roost in Spanish moss
(Tillandsia usneoides) and Usnea trichodea lichen, respectively. In addition, tricolored bats have been
observed roosting during summer among pine needles, eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), within
artificial roosts like barns, beneath porch roofs, bridges, concrete bunkers, and rarely within caves. Female
tricolored bats exhibit high site fidelity, returning year after year to the same summer roosting locations.
Female tricolored bats form maternity colonies and switch roost trees regularly, while males roost
singularly.
Riparian areas and roost habitat with a closed canopy has been shown to be preferred by tricolored bat.
The species tends to avoid deep woods or open field habitat. Foraging is often done over water bodies
such as rivers or lakes where insect populations are typically highest.
Wooded portions of the assessment area exhibited suitable habitat for tricolored bat. This species is listed
as Proposed for Endangered; therefore, it is not currently subject to Section 7 consultation. However, this
species may be up -listed as early as September 2023.
With respect to tricolored bat, it is our opinion that the project may affect but is not likely to adversely
affect this species for the following reasons:
Although, limited tree clearing for implementation of the proposed project will occur, efforts will
be made to avoid clearing during the active season (November 15-Mrahc 31);
We are aware of no records of tricolored bat in the vicinity of the project area.
Ample forested areas are located in the greater vicinity.
Given that tree clearing associated with the project may not occur until after tricolored bat is listed,
Williams proposes the following mitigative measures:
Efforts will be made to avoid clearing during the active season (November 15-March 31);
In the event tree removal is required within the active season, a qualified biologist will evaluate trees
with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 3 inches or greater for potential bat roosting habitat prior to
removal. An emergence survey will be conducted in accordance with USFWS Emergence Protocol for
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emergence survey, Williams will coordinate with the USFWS prior to removal of the tree. If no bats are
observed during the emergence survey, the surveyed tree will be felled immediately.
Red -cockaded Woodpecker
Status: Federally -Listed Endangered
Biological Determination: No Effect
The red -cockaded woodpecker is a small bird measuring approximately seven inches in length. The bird is
identified by the black and white barred back, white cheek patch, and by the red "cockade" feathers.
These red feathers are limited to the male birds of the species and can only be seen when the male bird is
disturbed or otherwise excited.
Red -cockaded woodpeckers require open mature forests of pine, generally approximately 60 to 120 years
old, for roosting. These birds need large, live older pines in which they can excavate their nesting cavities.
Long leaf pines are preferred, but other species of pine can also be acceptable. Dense stands or stands
with dense understories are avoided. The red -cockaded woodpecker forages in pine and pine hardwood
stands 30 years old or older, preferring stands with pine trees 10 inches or larger in diameter. Clusters of
cavity trees can include one or more cavity trees with an average of 10 cavities on 3-60 acres. Sufficient
foraging habitat can be provided on 80 to 125 acres. It is threatened by hardwood mid -story
encroachment and a lack of suitable mature trees for nesting.
Suitable nesting or foraging habitat for red -cockaded woodpecker was not observed in the project area.
Based on our pedestrian field review, it is not anticipated that this project will affect populations of this
species.
Neuse River Waterdog
Status: Federally Threatened
Biological Determination: No Effect
The Neuse River waterdog is a permanently aquatic salamander which can reach 11 inches in length. It has
a reddish brown body with an irregular pattern of large blue or black spots. The waterdog has a laterally
compressed tail which is the same color as the body. The belly is typically a dull brown or grey color with
spots similar to those elsewhere on the body. Adults of the species have elongated heads with square
noses, cylindrical trunks, and three dark -red, bushy gills protruding from the side of the head. The limbs
are rather small with four toes on each foot, unlike most salamanders which have five toes per back foot.
This species breeds annually, mating in the fall or winter with females spawning in the spring. The
waterdog prefers low to moderate gradient streams and low current velocity. It requires clean, flowing
water with high dissolved oxygen levels due to their lack of lungs and reliance on their external gills for
oxygen. This species is found in larger waterbodies (greater than 45 feet) but had been found in smaller
creeks. Threats to this species include siltation, pollution from industrial and urban developments, low
dissolved oxygen levels, and non -point pollution sources.
Based on the size of the streams delineated within the project area, it is unlikely that they are considered
suitable habitat for this species.
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Carolina Madtom
Status: Federally Endangered
Biological Determination: No Effect
The Carolina madtom is a small catfish reaching a maximum length of nearly five inches. The madtom has
a short, chunky body. This species has three dark saddles along its back which connects a wide, black
stripe along its side extending from the snout to the base of the tail. There is an additional dark blotch on
the adipose fin which can give the impression of a forth saddle. Yellowish to tan blotches space the saddle
while the rest of the fish is tan. The belly is not speckled and the tail has crescent -shaped brown bands
near the edge and center. Its pectoral fins have well defined serrated projections along the margins with
stinging spine in its pectoral fins. This species occurs in riffles, runs, and pools in medium to large streams
and rivers. It prefers fresh waters with continuous, year-round flow and moderate gradient. Optimal
substrate is predominantly silt -free, stable, gravel and cobble bottom habitat with cover for nest sites.
Threats to this species include declines in water quality, loss of stream flow, riparian and instream
fragmentation, deterioration of instream habitats, and expansion by the predator Flathead catfish. Human
caused increases in river water temperatures have been identified as a factor in the decline of the
madtom.
Based on the size of the streams delineated within the project area, it is unlikely that they are considered
suitable habitat for Carolina madtom.
Atlantic Pigtoe
Status: Federally Threatened
Biological Determination: No Effect
The Atlantic pigtoe is a freshwater mussel which rarely exceeds two inches in length. The shell is a
rhombus shape similar to that of a horse or pig's hoof. The outer shell is yellow to dark brown in color and
parchment like with a distinct posterior edge. The inner shell is iridescent blue to salmon, white, or
orange. Young individuals may have greenish rays across the shell surface. The Atlantic pigtoe has
interlocking hinge teeth in the inside of the shell to keep the valves in proper alignment. This species
prefers course sand and gravel and is rarely found in silt or detritus substrates. Historically this species was
most often found in small creeks to larger rivers with excellent water quality where the stream flow is
sufficient to maintain clean, silt -free substrates. Threats to this species include non -point and point
sources of pollution, sedimentation, and the construction of dams.
Based on the size of the streams delineated within the project area, it is unlikely that they are considered
suitable habitat for this species.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Status: Federally -Listed Endangered
Biological Determination: No Effect
The dwarf wedgemussel is a small bivalve mussel which rarely exceeds 1.75 inches in length. Young shells
are greenish -brown with green rays. As the mussel ages, the shell color becomes obscured by algae or
mineral deposits and appears brown or black. The anterior end is rounded while the posterior end is
angular and forms a point. The nacre is bluish -white. The most distinctive shell character is the
arrangement of the lateral teeth. There are two lateral teeth in the right valve and one in the left valve.
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Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
Their foot and other organs are white. This species is a generalist in terms of habitat. It has been identified
in small streams less than 15 feet wide to large rivers and can be found in a variety of substrates including
gravel, clay, sand, and pebble. It usually inhabits hydrologically stable areas such as the shallow water
along streambanks and under root mats. Threats to this species include riparian disturbance, pollution,
sedimentation, impoundments, artificial flow regimes, and stream fragmentation. Toxic effects from
industrial, domestic, and agricultural pollution are the primary threats to this species.
Based on the size of the streams delineated within the project area, it is unlikely that they are considered
suitable habitat for dwarf wedgemussel.
Yellow Lance
Status: Federally -Listed Threatened
Bioloaical Determination: No Effect
The yellow lance is a freshwater mussel approximately 3.5 inches long. The shell is elongate with shells
over twice as long as tall. The outer shell is uniformly yellow in juvenile individuals while older individuals
may have a brown discoloration at the posterior end of the shell. The inner shell can range from salmon to
white to an iridescent blue color. The posterior ridge is rounded and curves dorsally toward the posterior
end. Rays are almost never present. The yellow lance prefers sandy substrates, rocks and mud, in slack
water areas. This species is not found in lakes. The yellow lance prefers clean, course to medium sized
sands as substrate but is found in gravel substrates on occasion. This species is found in waterways as
small as three feet across to main channels of drainages.
Although downstream portions of S2 and S5 may be wide enough to accommodate marginally suitable
habitat for yellow lance, S2 was incised within the project area did not exhibit conditions likely conducive
to support this species. Similarly, S5 at the existing crossing location was degraded by ATV traffic and
ROW maintenance activities. Accordingly, we do not anticipate that the project will affect this species.
Monarch Butterfly
Status: Candidate
Biological Determination: Not Applicable for Candidate Species
The monarch butterfly is a stunning bright orange insect with scattered white dots and black vein -like
markings. The monarch butterfly's scientific name, Danaus plexippus, translated in Greek means "sleepy
transformation" in reference to the species hibernation and metamorphosis. The monarch butterfly is also
one of the few insect species that migrate. Monarch butterflies fly up to 2,500 miles from their breeding
grounds in the United States and Canada to their overwintering spots in central Mexico.
Milkweed plays an essential role in monarch butterfly species survival. This flowering plant is the only food
source for monarch butterfly larva. Monarch caterpillars gain toxicity from eating the plant, and these
toxins are stored in their bodies making them poisonous to predators. Monarch butterflies maintain this
toxicity into adulthood.
Major threats to the monarch butterfly are habitat loss and climate change. Pesticide use also contributes
to the decline of monarch butterflies.
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Pre -Construction Notification
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
I s Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
As a candidate species, there is no federal protection currently afforded to the monarch butterfly.
However, the USFWS appreciates its inclusion in assessments. Suitable habitat exists in the project area,
though no milkweed or individuals of monarch butterfly were observed during the site assessment.
A biological determination for the monarch butterfly is not applicable to the proposed project as the
monarch butterfly is a candidate species.
Michaux's Sumac
Status: Federally -Listed Endangered
Biological Determination: No Effect
Michaux's sumac is a rhizomatous, densely hairy shrub with erect stems approximately one to three feet in
height. The compound leaves are evenly serrated, oblong to lanceolate, acuminate leaflets. Flowers are
small, borne in a terminal, erect, dense cluster and are greenish yellow to white in color. Michaux's sumac
flowers between June and July and the fruit, a red drupe, is produced through the months of August to
October.
Michaux's sumac grows in sandy or rocky open woods in association with basic soils, surviving best in
areas where some form of disturbance has provided an open area. In North Carolina, observed
populations have been identified on highway rights -of -way, roadsides, or on the edges of artificially
maintained clearings. It is commonly observed with species such as pitchfork crowngrass (Paspalum
bifidum), woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus), Carolina fluffgrass (Tridens carolinianus), winged
sumac, green silkyscale (Anthaenantia villosa), skeletongrass (Gymnopogon sp.), and woolysheath
threeawn (Aristida lanosa). This species does not tolerate shade or wet soils.
Threats to this species include its low reproductive capability, a reduction in habitat due to fire
suppression and habitat destruction due to residential and industrial development.
The existing ROW and disturbed areas exhibit potentially suitable habitat for this species. However, no
individuals of Michaux's sumac were observed. Based on our pedestrian field review, it is not anticipated
that this project will adversely affect populations of this species.
Bald Eagle
Status: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Biological Determination: No Effect
Bald eagle is a large raptor with a wingspan of approximately seven feet. Adult individuals of this species
have a mainly dark brown plumage with a solid white head and tail. Bald eagles develop adult plumage in
the fifth or sixth year. Juveniles of the species exhibit a chocolate brown to blackish plumage with
occasional occurrences of white mottling on the tail, belly, and under -wings. Bald eagle's primary diet
consists of fish. However, it will feed on birds, mammals, and turtles when fish are not available.
Bald eagle is associated with coasts, rivers, and lakes, usually nesting near large bodies of water where it
feeds. Nesting habitat in the Carolinas usually occurs in large pine trees along the edge of large bodies of
water. The project area did not exhibit suitable habitat for bald eagle, and no potential bald eagle nests
were observed. Therefore, the project should have no effect on bald eagle.
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Pre -Construction Notification
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
I Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
Historic and Archaeological Resources
S&ME completed a Phase I Archaeological Survey for the proposed project area on June 7 and 8, 2023.
During the survey, roughly 14.3-acres were not systematically shovel tested due to disturbances
associated with an existing natural gas pipeline or having been previously surveyed. The remaining 11.5
acres were shovel tested at 30-meter intervals. A total of 56 shovel tests were excavated during the survey.
As a result of the investigations, one new archaeological site (31 WA2978) was identified and recorded.
Site 31 WA2978 consisted of a historic glass and ceramic scatter and is recommended not eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Based on the results of the survey, it is the
opinion of S&ME that no additional archaeological fieldwork is necessary for the proposed project area.
S&ME also provided a June 8, 2023 scoping letter to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
(NCSHPO). The scoping letter included a description of the proposed project and exhibits that depicted
the proposed project area and requested that they review and provide comment on the project. NCSHPO
responded with a June 30, 2023 letter stating that they had conducted a review of the project and were
aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. Therefore, NCSHPO had no
comment on the project as proposed. A copy of the NCSHPO response letter is provided in Appendix
VIII.
Additional Permits
The combined workspace and access routes for the proposed project will exceed 1.0 acre of land
disturbance. Therefore, submittal of an Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Plan to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Land Quality Section for approval will be required.
Closing
As proposed, the project will comply with applicable conditions of the USACE NWP No. 12 and NCDWR
WQC GC No. 4244. Thank you for your review of this PCN. Based on our previous communications and
understanding of the appropriate notification requirements, written concurrence from the USACE and
NCDWR is required for the project. Please feel free to contact us at 704-523-4726 with questions or if you
need additional information.
Sincerely,
S&ME
Rebeckah Sims, PWS
Natural Resources Professional
Joey Lawler, PWS
Senior Consultant
Senior Review by Jason Reeves, P.E., Principal Engineer
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Pre -Construction Notification
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
Cc: Joey Lawler, PWS, S&ME
Jeffrey Tripp, P.E., S&ME
Laura Rudolf, Williams
Attachments:
Appendix I — Authorization to Act as Agent
Appendix 11— Figures
Appendix III — Site Photographs
Appendix IV— Delineation Information
Appendix V — Stream/Wetland/Riparian Buffer Impact Exhibits
Appendix VI — Typical Construction Details & Plan and Profile
Appendix VII — North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) Database and USFWS IPaC
Reports
Appendix VIII — NCSHPO Letter (June 30, 2023)
Appendix IX — General Restoration Plan/Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credit Availability Letter
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List of Supporting Information
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
• Appendix I - Authorization to Act as Agent
• Appendix 11 -Figures
• Appendix III - Site Photographs
• Appendix IV - Delineation Information
• Appendix V - Stream/Wetland/Riparian Buffer Impact Exhibits
• Appendix VI - Typical Construction Details & Plan and Profile
• Appendix VII — NCNHP and USFWS IPaC Reports
• Appendix VIII - NCSHPO Letter (June 30, 2023)
• Appendix IX - General Restoration Plan/Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credit Availability
Letter

Appendix I
Authorization to Act as Agent

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: 8/24/23
Project Information
S&ME Project Name: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Type of Project: Natural Gas Distribution Project
Location: Garner, Wake County, North Carolina
Pro ert owner/H Ilca
Owner/Applicant Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone No.
Contact:
Aaent Intormatlon
nt Intormatlon
Williams
2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Level 11 1
Houston, Texas 77056
713.204.1283
Laura Rudolf
[e-mail]
Business Name: S&ME, Inc.
Street Address: 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 2-A
City, State, Zip: Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Telephone No. 704.523.4726
Contact: Joey Lawler, PWS / Rebeckah Sims, PWS
Authorization: I, Laura Rudolf , hereby authorize S&ME, Inc. tosubmit
information to and coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) and/or the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) and
other relevant Federal/State/Local agencies pursuant to obtaining necessary en
vironmental permits for the project referenced above. If applicable, this also au
thorizes the USACE/NCDWR to access the project site for the purposes of cond
ucting site assessment/confirming the accuracy of delineated boundaries, provi
ded that prior notification/coordination occurs with Williams.
Signature:
S&ME, INC. / 2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 2-Alp 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953/www.smeinc.com

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Appendix III
Site Photographs

t SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
PHOTOGRAPH 1
VIEWING DIRECTION: North
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: Photo of
agricultural field abutting White Oak
Road.
PHOTOGRAPH
VIEWING DIRECTION: East
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: Photo of
S1 facing upstream with WA on
either side.

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Wake County, North Carolina
�► S&ME Project No. 23170109
PHOTOGRAPH
VIEWING DIRECTION: Northeast
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
S2 above it's confluence with S3 and
S4.
PHOTOGRAPH 4
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: Photo of
WB abutting S2.

t SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
PHOTOGRAPH
VIEWING DIRECTION: North
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: Photo
showing S3 facing upstream.
PHOTOGRAPH 6
VIEWING DIRECTION: North
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
S4 facing downstream.

t SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
PHOTOGRAPH 8
VIEWING DIRECTION: South
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
W B.
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t SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Wake County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23170109
PHOTOGRAPH 9
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VIEWING DIRECTION: North r
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DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
stream channel S5 in right-of-way
(ROW) access route.
PHOTOGRAPH 10
VIEWING DIRECTION: Northwest
DESCRIPTION/COMMENT: View of
wetland WC in ROW access route.
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Appendix IV
Delineation Information

Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Joey Lawler, PWS 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 2-A Charlotte, NC 28273
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: Wake City: Garner
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 35.649368 Long.:-78.545991
Universal Transverse Mercator: 17S 3947833.36N 722170.87E
Name of nearest waterbody: Swift Creek; Whiteoak Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
■❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: June 2023
■❑ Field Determination. Date(s): 6/7 and 7/27/2023
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)

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:Generated by S&ME
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
0 USGS NHD data.
0 USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
■❑
■❑
■❑
Hydrologic Atlas 730L, 1997
U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: Garner, 2022, 1:24, 000
Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: Wake County, 1970
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: USFWS NWI, 1982
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
■❑ FEMA/FIRM maps: 3720163900L
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
■❑ Photographs: ■❑ Aerial (Name & Date): 2021 ESRI World Imagery
or ■❑ Other (Name & Date): From SWE field days
❑ 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
08.28.2023
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.

LIST OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA
Streams
Geographic Authorty
Estimated Amount
Type of Aquatic
to which
Site Number
Latitude
Longitude
of Aquatic
Watershed
Resource
the Aquatic Resource
Resource in Review Area
"Ma Be" Sub'ect
Non -Wetland
SA
35.6494
-78-SS17
99 LF
Section 404/401
Water (Stream)
Non -Wetland
SB
35.6493
-78.5484
1601 LF
Section 404/401
Water (Stream)
Non -Wetland
Neuse
Sc
35.649
-78.5483
201 LF
Section 404/401
Water (Stream)
03020201
Nan -Wetland
SD
35.6498
-78.5477
215 LF
Section 404/401
Water (Stream)
Non -Wetland
SE
35.6502
-78.5426
366 LF
Section 404/401
Water (Stream)
Wetlands
WA
35.6496
-78.5515
0.04 Ac.
Wetland
Section 404/401
Neuse
WB
35.6498
-78.5472
0.004 Ac.
Wetland
Section 404/401
03020201
WC
35.6503
-78.5427
0.40 Ac.
Wetland
Section 404/401

Jurisdictional Determination Request
US Army Corps
of Engineers
01mington 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/Re�4ulatoryPermitPro�4ram/Contact/CounlyLocator. 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: White Oak Rd
City, State:
County:
Garner, North Carolina
Wake
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN):
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name: Joey Lawler, PWS
Mailing Address: 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 2 - A
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone Number: 704-523-4726
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Select one:
❑ I am the current property owner.
✓❑ I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultant'
❑ Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
❑ Other, please explain.
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Li waWmagiou
Name: Williams
Mailing Address: 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Level 11
Houston, Texas 77056
Telephone Number: 713-204-1283
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
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 CERTIFICATIONS,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.
Joey Lawler, PWS
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.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or 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 project or 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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Jurisdictional Determination Request
F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary 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.
F] 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 17.5 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:
35.649368
Longitude:-78.545991
❑� A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than 11x17 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. http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
P ro gram/Juri sdi ction/
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Jurisdictional Determination Request
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
RI Aerial Photograph
RI 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
Other Assessment Forms
7 www.saw.usace.armv.mil/Portals/59/does/regulatory/regdoes/JD/RGL 08-02 App A Prelim JD Form fillable.pdf
a Please see http://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 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 web site
and onthe 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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PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (NON-NCDOT PARCELS)
PIN
OWNER NAME
ADDRESS
1639421182
Burnette, R Garland
PO Box 2264 Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
1639403337
Aman, John R
1801 Lancaster Drive Garner, NC 27529
1638395835
Aman, John R
1801 Lancaster Drive Garner, NC 27529
1639108500
ISasser, Rodney D
17121 Breezy Branch Ln Garner, NC 27529

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.•
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Cardinal Relocation City/County: GarnerAA/ake Sampling Date: 06.07.2023
Applicant/Owner: Williams State: NC Sampling Point: WA -UP
Investigator(s): Joey Lawler, PWS Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): highside Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.649889' Long:-78.542103° Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Rains sandy loam NWI classification: N/A
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:
Taken on slope near WA
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) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314) _Sparsely
Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
—High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl) —Drainage
Patterns (1310)
_Saturation (A3) _Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _Moss
Trim Lines (1316)
_Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4) _
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _Crayfish
Burrows (C8)
_Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7) _Saturation
Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) —Other
(Explain in Remarks) _
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
—Iron Deposits (135)
_
Geomorphic Position (D2)
—Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
—Shallow
Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
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:
Antecedent Precipitation Tool
Remarks:
According to the Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical
Climatology Network, the site conditions were normal at the time of the field work.
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA -UP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Pinus taeda
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
3. Quercus nigra
4. Ulmus americana
5.
6.
7.
50% of total cover: 50
Saplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Acer rubrum
2. Pinus taeda
3. Ilex opaca
4. Ligustrum sinense
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
50% of total cover: 15
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5' )
1. Microstegium vimineum
2. Athyrium filix-femina
3. Clethra alnifolia
4. Arundinaria gigantea
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 28
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Vitis rotundifolia
2. Campsis radicans
3. Smilax rotundifolia
4.
5.
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
50
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
30
Yes
FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 8 (A)
10
No
FAC
Total Number of Dominant
10
No
FACW
Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 88.9% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
100
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
_ 20% of total cover:
20
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
FACW species 15 x 2 = 30
10
Yes
FAC
FAC species 145 x 3 = 435
10
Yes
FAC
FACU species 10 x 4 = 40
5
No
FACU
UPL species 20 x 5 = 100
5
No
FACU
Column Totals: 190 (A) 605 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.18
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
30
=Total Cover
_
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
20% of total cover:
6
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
20
Yes
FAC
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
20
Yes
UPL
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
10
No
FAC
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
5
No
FACW
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
55
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
20% of total cover:
11
height.
2 Yes FAC
1 Yes FAC
5 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 3 20% of total cover: 1
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WA -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
0-7 10YR 4/2 100 Loamy/Clayey
7-12 10YR 5/3 100 Loamy/Clayey
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Black Histic (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
—Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil deos not appear hydric.
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control#: 0710-xxxx, Exp: Pending
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.•
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority: AR335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Cardinal Relocation City/County: GarnerAA/ake Sampling Date: 06.07.2023
Applicant/Owner: Williams State: NC Sampling Point: WA
Investigator(s): Joey Lawler, PWS Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): saddle Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.650039' Long:-78.542481 ° Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Rains sandy loam NWI classification: N/A
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?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Taken in wetland area near existing gasline easement
HYDROLOGY
Yes X No
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) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314) _Sparsely
Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl) X
Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3) X
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) —Moss
Trim Lines (1316)
_Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4) _
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _Crayfish
Burrows (C8)
_Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7) _Saturation
Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) —Other
(Explain in Remarks) _
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
—Iron Deposits (135)
_
Geomorphic Position (D2)
—Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
—Shallow
Aquitard (D3)
X Water -Stained Leaves (139)
_
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
X
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 12
Saturation Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 8
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Antecedent Precipitation Tool
Remarks:
According to the Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical
Climatology Network, the site conditions were normal at the time of the field work.
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Acer rubrum
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
3. Magnolia virginiana
4. Quercus phellos
5.
6.
7.
50% of total cover: 68
Saplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Acer rubrum
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
50% of total cover: 5
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5' )
1. Saururus cernuus
2. Arundinaria gigantea
3. Microstegium vimineum
4. Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
5. Woodwardia areolata
6. Juncus effusus
7. Carex lurida
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 30
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Toxicodendron radicans
2.
3.
4.
5.
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
60
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
35
Yes
FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
20
No
FACW
Total Number of Dominant
20
No
FAC
Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
135
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
_ 20% of total cover:
27
OBL species 27 x 1 = 27
FACW species 42 x 2 = 84
10
Yes
FAC
FAC species 138 x 3 = 414
FACU species 0 x 4 = 0
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 207 (A) 525 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.54
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
X 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
10
=Total Cover
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
20% of total cover:
2
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
25
Yes
OBL
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
10
Yes
FACW
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
10
Yes
FAC
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
5
No
FACW
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5
No
FACW
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
2
No
FACW
height.
2
No
OBL
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
59
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
20% of total cover:
12
height.
3 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 2 20% of total cover: 1
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
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Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WA
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
01-8 10YR 2/1 95 10YR 5/6 5 C PL/M Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
8-12 10YR 4/1 95 10YR 5/6 5 C M Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Black Histic (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
—Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil appears hydric.
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Depleted Matrix (F3)
X Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
X Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
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NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 6-7-2023
Project/Site: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Latitude: 35.649980
Evaluator: R. SiMS, PWS & K. Wallace, WPIT
County: Wake
Longitude:-78.542450
Total Points:
Stream is least intermittent 33
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
at
if, 19 or perennial if>_ 30
Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 15 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
10
2 0
30
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2 •
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0 0
10
2 0
30
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0 0
1 0
2 Q
30
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
10
20
30
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1 0
2 •
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1 •
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
20
30
9. Grade control
0 0
0.50
10
1.50
10. Natural valley
0 C
0.50
1 •
1 1.50
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0 •
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
00
10
20
3 0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1•
20
30
14. Leaf litter
1.
10
0.50
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
00
0.50
10
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
00
0.5 U
1 •
1.50
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 0
Yes = 3 0
C. Biology (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3•
20
1
00
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3 •
20
1
00
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1 n.
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 •
10
20
3
22. Fish
0 •
0.5
10
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5 •
10
1.5
24. Amphibians
0®
0.50
10
1.5
25. Algae
0 •
0.5 U
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7500BL =
1.500ther = 00
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: S1 within stream/wetland complex.
41

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 06.07.2023
Project/Site: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Latitude: 35.6497790
�+
Evaluator: Joey Lawler, PWJ
County: Wake
Longitude:-78.5469380
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 34
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
if>_ 19 or erennial if 30'
Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 17.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1 0
2 0
3 •
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0 0
1
2 .
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0 0
10
2 0
30
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0 0
1 0
2
30
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
1 0
20
30
6. Depositional bars or benches
0 0
1 0
2 .
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0 .
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
00
1
20
30
9. Grade control
0 ®
0.50
1 0
1.50
10. Natural valley
00
0.50
1 0
1.50
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 00
Yes = 3 0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
00
10
20
3 0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1•
20
30
14. Leaf litter
1. •
10
0.50
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 .
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
00
0.5 U
1 •
1.50
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 0
Yes = 3 Q
C. Biology (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3•
20
1
00
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3(-)
20
1
00
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 •
in
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 •
1
2
3
22. Fish
0 no
0.5 Q
10
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.50
10
1.5
24. Amphibians
0 U.
0.5 U
10
1.5
25. Algae
00
0.5 •
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7500BL =
1.500ther = 00
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: S2
41

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 06.07.2023
Project/Site: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Latitude: 35.6497270
Evaluator: Joey Lawler, PWS
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.5477110
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 24.5
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30'
Intermittent
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 10.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1 0
2 •
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0 0
1 •
2 0
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0 0
1 0
2 0
30
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0 0
1 •
2 0
30
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
10
20
30
6. Depositional bars or benches
0 0
1 .
2 0
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0 •
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
00
10
20
30
9. Grade control
0 ®
0.50
1 0
1.50
10. Natural valley
0
0.50
1 •
1.50
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0 •
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
00
10
2 0
30
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1•
20
30
14. Leaf litter
1. •
10
0.50
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 •
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
00
0.5 U
1 •
1.50
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 0
Yes = 3 0
C. Biology (Subtotal = 5.5 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
30
2 0
1
00
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3 •
20
1
00
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 •
in
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 •
1
2
3
22. Fish
0 no
0.5
10
1.5
23. Crayfish
0 •
0.5
10
1.5
24. Amphibians
0 U.
0.5 U
10
1.5
25. Algae
00
0.5 •
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7500BL =
1.500ther = 00
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: S3
41

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 06.07.2023
Project/Site: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Latitude: 35.6489050
Evaluator: Joey Lawler, PWS
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.5482010
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 30
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30'
Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 14 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1 0
2 •
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0 0
1 •
2 0
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0 0
10
2 0
30
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0 0
1 0
2
30
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
10
20
30
6. Depositional bars or benches
0 0
1 .
2 0
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1 .
2
3
8. Headcuts
00
10
20
30
9. Grade control
0 ®
0.50
1 0
1.50
10. Natural valley
0
0.50
1 •
1.50
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0 •
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
00
10
2 Q
30
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1•
20
30
14. Leaf litter
1. •
10
0.50
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5 •
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
00
0.5 •
1
1.50
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 0
Yes = 3 Q
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7.5 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3•
20
1
00
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3 •
20
1
00
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 •
in
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 •
1
2
3
22. Fish
0 no
0.5 Q
10
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5 •
10
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5 •
10
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5 •
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7500BL =
1.500ther = 00
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: S4
41

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 07.27.2923
Project/Site: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Latitude: 35.6494550
Evaluator: Joey Lawler, PWS
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.5517010
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 34
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30'
Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 18.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1 0
2 0
3 •
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0 0
1
2 .
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0 0
10
2 0
30
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0 0
1 0
2
30
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
10
20
30
6. Depositional bars or benches
0 0
1 0
2 .
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1 .
2
3
8. Headcuts
00
1
20
30
9. Grade control
0 ®
0.50
1 0
1.50
10. Natural valley
00
0.50
1 •
1.50
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 00
Yes = 3 0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
00
10
2 0
30
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1•
20
30
14. Leaf litter
1. •
10
0.50
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5 •
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 •
0.5 U
1
1.50
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 0
Yes = 3 0
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7.5 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3•
20
1
00
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3(-)
20
1
00
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 •
in
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0 •
1
2
3
22. Fish
0 no
0.5 Q
10
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.50
10
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5 •
10
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5 •
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7500BL =
1.500ther = 00
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: S5
41

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Typical Construction Details
& Plan and Profile

SEDIMENT BARRIER
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COMPOST FILTER SOCK TIMBER MATS COMPOST FILTER SOCK
(SEE NOTE 1) (SEE NOTE 3) (SEE NOTE 1)
SEDIMENT BARRIER
(SEE NOTES 2 & 8)
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IRKING SIDE
PROPOSED PIPELINE
iPOIL SIDE
DIVERSION
TERRACE PLAN WETLAND BOUNDARY
(SEE DT DETAIL) SCALE: N.T.S.
NOTES:
CONSTRUCTION
WORK CORRIDOR
- TRENCH PLUG
(SEE NOTE 5)
(SEE TP DETAIL)
DIVERSION
TERRACE
(SEE NOTE 4)
1. INSTALL COMPOST FILTER SOCKS ACROSS THE TRAVEL LANE AT BOTH WETLAND BOUNDARIES.
2. INSTALL SEDIMENT BARRIER PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT WETLAND CROSSINGS PRIOR TO
CLEARING AND GRUBBING (PRE -CONSTRUCTION).
3. INSTALL TIMBER MATS FOR TRAVEL LANE THROUGH WETLAND AREA AND EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 10-FEET LANDWARD
FROM THE EDGE OF WETLAND. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN WETLANDS WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM TIMBER
MATS. WHERE CLEARING OPERATIONS OCCUR IN WETLANDS, LOW GROUND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED AND
MIXING OF TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL PREVENTED IN AREAS BEYOND THOSE PROTECTED BY TIMBER MATS.
4. INSTALL DIVERSION TERRACES IMMEDIATELY UPSLOPE OF BOTH WETLAND BOUNDARIES TO PREVENT SEDIMENT FROM
ENTERING THE WETLAND.
5. INSTALL TRENCH PLUGS AT BOTH WETLAND BOUNDARIES TO PREVENT DIVERSION OF WATER INTO UPLAND PORTIONS OF
THE PIPELINE TRENCH AND TO KEEP ANY ACCUMULATED UPLAND TRENCH WATER OUT OF WETLAND.
6. NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE
PERMITTED DISTURBANCE LIMITS. DEWATERING SHALL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SILT BAG OR SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
MEASURE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE EASEMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ANY WETLANDS AREA.
7. FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, DISTURBED AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARY WETLAND CROSSINGS WILL BE
STABILIZED WITH A NATIVE SEED MIX (SEE NATIVE WETLAND SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS). THIS SEED MIX WILL BE
INSTALLED WTH A TEMPORARY GROUNDCOVER SPECIES AND WILL COVER THE DISTURBED WETLANDS AND EXTEND TEN
FEET LANDWARD FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY. DO NOT APPLY MULCH OR SOIL AMENDMENTS WITHIN
WETLANDS.
8. FOR TYPE II ("SATURATED") AND TYPE III ("FLOODED") WETLANDS, INSTALL SEDIMENT BARRIERS AT WETLAND
BOUNDARIES PERPENDICULAR TO CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND ALONG BOTH WETLAND EDGES. FOR TYPE I ("DRY")
WETLANDS, INSTALL SEDIMENT BARRIERS AT WETLAND BOUNDARIES, ALONG THE EDGE OF THE SPOIL SIDE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CORRIDOR IF THE DOWNSLOPE EDGE OF THE WETLAND IS THE SPOIL SIDE, THEN SEDIMENT BARRIERS
ARE NOT REQUIRED ON THE WORKING SIDE OF THE CORRIDOR UNLESS EQUIPMENT TRAVERSING THROUGH THE WETLAND
CAUSES SPOIL AND SEDIMENT TO EXIT THE CONSTRUCTION CORRIDOR.
9. RESEED DISTURBED AREAS WITH NATIVE WETLAND SEED MIX PER TABLE X.
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. INSPECT SEDIMENT FENCE AT LEAST WEEKLY AND AFTER EACH RAINFALL EVENT THAT EXCEEDS 0.5 INCHES WITHIN A
24 HOUR PERIOD.
2. REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.
3. REMOVE ALL SEDIMENT FENCE AND UNSTABLE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AND BRING THE AREA TO GRADE AND STABILIZE IT
AFTER THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAS BEEN PROPERLY STABILIZED.
WETLAND CROSSING CONFIGURATION WG
(TYPE I, II AND III WETLANDS) NORTH CAROLINA
N0. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION cHK. APP. CARDINAL GAS PIPE LINE, LLC
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL DETAIL wilib
WC WETLAND CROSSING CONFIGURATION
TYPE I, 11 AND III WETLANDS

TURBIDITY CURTAIN TOP OF BANK
(SEE TC DETAIL) SEDIMENT BARRIER
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INSTALL COMPOST FILTER SOCK I = I 20'-0" MIN.
PLAN
NOTES: SCALE: N.T.S.
1. THIS METHOD APPLIES TO MINOR WATERBODY CROSSINGS THAT ARE DEFINED AS WATERBODIES THAT ARE LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 10 FEET AT WATERS EDGE AT THE TIME OF CROSSING.
2. SEDIMENT BARRIERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS DEPICTED AND ALONG DOWN GRADIENT SIDES OF WORK AREAS AND
STAGING AREAS SUCH THAT NO HEAVILY SILT LADEN WATER ENTERS THE WATERBODY OR LEAVES THE CONSTRUCTION
RIGHT OF WAY.
3. HARD DITCH PLUGS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SEPARATE MAINLINE DITCH FROM THE
WATERBODY CROSSING UNTIL THE WATERBODY IS INSTALLED AND BACK FILLED.
4. INSTALL TURBIDITY CURTAINS DOWNSTREAM OF CROSSING AT EDGE OF WORK CORRIDOR IF STREAM FLOW IS CONDUCIVE
TO SUCH AN INSTALLATION.
5. IF FLOW OF WATERBODY IS SUCH THAT TURBIDITY CURTAIN CAN NOT BE INSTALLED, THEN INSTALL DOWNSTREAM
SEDIMENT BARRIER BAFFLE SYSTEM AS DEPICTED.
6. IF EQUIPMENT MUST CROSS THE WATER BODY, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND USE TEMPORARY STREAM CROSSING
PER DETAIL BEC.
7. STAGING AREA(S) FOR WATERBODY CROSSING(S), WHEN REQUIRED, SHALL BE LOCATED AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM
WATER'S EDGE AND SHALL BE OF A MINIMUM SIZE NEEDED FOR CONVENIENT PREPARATION.
B. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE INSPECTED DAILY AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
9. INSTALL DIVERSION TRENCHES AT THE BASE OF ALL SLOPES ADJACENT TO THE WATERBODY.
1& CHEMICALS, FUELS AND LUBRICATING OILS SHALL NOT BE STORED AND EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE REFUELED WITHIN 100
FEET OF THE WATERBODY.
11. INSTALL TRENCH PLUGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WATERBODY TO PREVENT DIVERSION OF WATER INTO UPLAND PORTIONS
OF THE PIPELINE TRENCH AND TO KEEP ANY ACCUMULATED TRENCH WATER OUT OF THE WATERBODY.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL POSTPONE GRADING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO WATERBODY UNTIL STAGING
AREA IS PREPARED AND WORK IN THE WATERBODY IS READY TO COMMENCE.
13. EXCEPT FOR BLASTING AND OTHER ROCK BREAKING MEASURES, COMPLETE IN STREAM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING TRENCHING, PIPE INSTALLATION, BACKFILL, AND RESTORATION OF THE STREAM BED CONTOURS) WITHIN 24
HOURS. STREAM BANKS AND UNCONSOLIDATED STREAM BEDS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL RESTORATION AFTER THIS
PERIOD.
WET MINOR WATERBODY CROSSING
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL MEASURE
(APPLIES TO WATERBODIES 10- WIDE OR LESS AT WATERS EDGE AT TIME OF CROSSING) I NORTH CAROLINA
NO. DATE RENSION DESCRIPTION CHK. APP. CARDINAL GAS PIPE LINE, LLC
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL DETAIL w1lib
isk�
Mwc WET MINOR WATERBODY CROSSING
SHEET 1

10' MIN.
1I I 20' MIN.
\III/
10' MIN.
TIMBER EQUIPMENT MATS
COMPOST FILTER SOCK
OR EARTHEN BERM
(TYP.)
SEDIMENT BARRIER
(INSTALL SECOND
EARTHEN RAMP
ROW OF SEDIMENT
(TYP)
O'�
BARRIER 2 FEET
LANDWARD OF I,
SINGLE ROW AS \III_/
WETLAND BUFFER
NEEDED BASED ON
LIMIT
CONDITIONS IN THE PLAN VIEW
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TIMBER MATS
EARTHEN RAMP
ELEVATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
NOTES:
1. INSTALL SEDIMENT BARRIER PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT WETLAND CROSSINGS PRIOR TO
CLEARING AND GRUBBING (PRE -CONSTRUCTION).
2. INSTALL TIMBER MATS FOR TRAVEL LANE THROUGH WETLAND AREA AND EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 10-FEET LANDWARD
FROM THE EDGE OF WETLAND. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN WETLANDS WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM TIMBER
MATS. WHERE CLEARING OPERATIONS OCCUR IN WETLANDS, LOW GROUND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED AND
MIXING OF TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL PREVENTED IN AREAS BEYOND THOSE PROTECTED BY TIMBER MATS.
3. NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN WETLANDS, WATERS OR RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE
PERMITTED DISTURBANCE LIMITS. DEWATERING SHALL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SILT BAG OR SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
MEASURE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE EASEMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ANY WETLANDS AREA.
4. PERIODICALLY CHECK INSTALLATION AND REMOVE BUILD-UP OF SEDIMENT OR DEBRIS.
5. IF A WATERBODY IS LOCATED WITHIN A WETLAND SYSTEM, EXTEND TIMBER EQUIPMENT MATS TO THE BRIDGE
EQUIPMENT CROSSING (BEC) USED TO CROSS THE WATERBODY IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS TIMBER
EQUIPMENT MAT COVERAGE THROUGH THE WETLAND AND WATERBODY AREA.
6. USE ADDITIONAL TIMBER MAT LAYERS TO RAISE CROSSING ABOVE GRADE WHERE POOR SOIL CONDITIONS EXIST.
7. TIMBER EQUIPMENT MATS SHALL EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 10 FEET OUTSIDE OF THE WETLAND BOUNDARIES.
8. INSTALL EARTHEN RAMP APPROACHES TO TIMBER EQUIPMENT MATS. EARTHEN RAMPS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF
UPLAND MATERIAL, TOP SOIL SHALL NOT BE USED TO CONSTRUCT EARTHEN RAMPS.
9. FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, DISTURBED AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARY WETLAND CROSSINGS WILL BE
STABILIZED WITH A NATIVE SEED MIX (SEE NATIVE WETLAND SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS). THIS SEED MIX WILL BE
INSTALLED WITH A TEMPORARY GROUNDCOVER SPECIES AND WILL COVER THE DISTURBED WETLANDS AND EXTEND TEN
FEET LANDWARD FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY. DO NOT APPLY MULCH OR SOIL AMENDMENTS WITHIN
WETLANDS.
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL
TO 1.0-IN IN 24 HOURS.
2. REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.
3. REMOVE ALL SEDIMENT FENCE AND UNSTABLE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AND BRING THE AREA TO GRADE AND STABILIZE IT
AFTER THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAS BEEN PROPERLY STABILIZED.
WETLAND EQUIPMENT CROSSING
WEC
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL MEASURE NORTH CAROUNA
DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION CHK. APP. I CARDINAL GAS PIPE LINE, LLC
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL DETAIL wilibia
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WEC WETLAND EQUIPMENT CROSSING

Appendix VI
NCNHP and USFWS IPaC Reports

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2023-0114289
Project Name: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
August 09, 2023
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the
requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). If your project area
contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species on this species list, the proposed
action has the potential to adversely affect those species. If suitable habitat is present, surveys
should be conducted to determine the species' presence or absence within the project area. The
use of this species list and/or North Carolina Natural Heritage program data should not be
substituted for actual field surveys.
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered

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species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that
listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service
recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook" at:
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to
protect native birds from project -related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional,
resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more
information regarding these Acts see https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations.php.
The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally
killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to
comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within
applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan
(when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid
or minimize the production of project -related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and
their resources to the project -related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and
recommended conservation measures see https://www.fws.gov/birds/bird-enthusiasts/threats-to-
birds.php.
In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies
to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities
that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures
that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both
migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of
Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/
exe cutive-orders/e 0-13186. php.

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We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of
this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit
to our office.
Attachment(s):
■ Official Species List
■ Migratory Birds
OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code: 2023-0114289
Project Name: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Project Type: Natural Gas Distribution
Project Description: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.googl e.com/maps/(a)35.65020145,-78,54064646347382,14z
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Counties: Wake County, North Carolina

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 9 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
MAMMALS
NAME STATUS
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflovus Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
BIRDS
NAME
STATUS
Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
AMPHIBIANS
NAME
STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
FISHES
NAME
STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

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F:
CLAMS
NAME
STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Endangered
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolate Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
INSECTS
NAME
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
FLOWERING PLANTS
NAME
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
STATUS
Candidate
STATUS
Endangered
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act! and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)

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The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this
list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location,
nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact
locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project
area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species
on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing
the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to
additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your
migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be
found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
11-1911011► M
NAME SEASON
American Kestrel Falco sparverius paulus Breeds Apr 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Aug 31
(BCRs) in the continental USA
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9587
Bald Eagle Holiaeetus leucocepholus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
Brown -headed Nuthatch Sitta pusilla
Breeds Mar 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Jul 15
(BCRs) in the continental USA
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Breeds Mar 15
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 25
and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10
and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31
and Alaska.
PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project

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activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence (■)
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data (—)
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.

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■ probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
American Kestrel ++++ ++++ ++++ I I I 1 1 F+++ ++++ +1++ ++++ +++++++ ++++
BCC - BCR EMMM
Bald Eagle ■ ■ NONE ■■■R
Non -BCC +++1 ++; 7777 7777 ++++ +■
+ + ­+++ ++++
Vulnerable
Brown -headed Nuthatch 1111111/ mill 111k iiii iii1111111111111 + III 11++ 1111
BCC -BCR
Chimney Swift +77 �l7 --R Hj7 iiii iii-
BCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ ++
++++ ++++ ­+++ ++++
(CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +iii i��� ���� iki + ++I+ +++ ++++
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
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Wood Thresh
BCC Rangewide ..........+ +++11 4 1 1 1 III + ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ­+++ ++++
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
■ Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds/species
■ Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/librau/
collections/avoidine-and-minimizing-incidental-take-mil7ratorv-birds
■ Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
MIGRATORY BIRDS FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of
infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the list of migratory birds that potentially occur in my
specified location?

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The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
(BCQ and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding_,
and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list
of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information
Locator (RAIL) Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets.
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering or migrating in my area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may query your location using the RAIL Tool and look
at the range maps provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each
bird in your results. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated
with it, if that bird does occur in your project area, there may be nests present at some point
within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not
breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles)

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potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Lorin.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,
should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell
me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.

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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency:
Private Entity
Name:
Rebeckah Sims
Address:
2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.
Address Line 2:
Suite 2-A
City:
Charlotte
State:
NC
Zip:
28273
Email
[e-mail]
Phone:
8039244152
LEAD AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Lead Agency: Army Corps of Engineers
Name: David Bailey
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Appendix VI
NCSHPO Letter (June 30, 2023)

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Rov Cooper
Secretary D. Reid Wilson
June 30, 2023
Office ofAcchivcs and History
Deputy Secretary, Darin J. Waters, Ph.D.
Kimberly Nagle, M.S., RPA kn�Lsmeinc.com
S&ME
134 Suber Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Re: Relocate Cardinal Pipeline, Carley Circle, Garner, Wake County, ER 23-1351
Dear Ms. Nagle:
Thank you for your letter of June 8, 2023, regarding the above -referenced undertaking. We have reviewed
the submittal and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or environmental.reviewLncdcr.lzov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27001 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 814-G570/814-G89H

Appendix IX
General Restoration Plan & Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Credit Availability
Letter

General Restoration Plan
Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
Garner, Wake County, North Carolina
The proposed project has been designed to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts where practicable. As
part of mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the following plan shall be implemented to restore temporarily -
affected wetlands and streams. This plan entails restoration of temporarily -disturbed streambanks and
wetland areas to their original contours and conditions to the degree practicable upon project completion.
Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate permits, no fills or spoils of any kind will be permanently
placed within wetlands or along streambanks. Further, disturbed streambanks will be permanently stabilized
using coir matting (with no plastic or nylon) and native vegetative cover.
Proposed restoration activities will include the removal of placed fill material and restoration of original pre -
disturbance contours. Excavated material shall be returned to the trench to the extent possible, and
remaining excess material relocated and retained on an upland site. Excavated topsoil or streambed substrate
will be stockpiled separately, kept viable, and then replaced uniformly over the area of excavation from which
it was removed. The native seed mix identified in Table 1 below will be utilized at temporarily -disturbed
streambanks and wetland areas.
Table 1: Native North Carolina Piedmont Riaarian Seed Mix
Sorghastrum nutans
Indiangrass
29.9
Elymus virginicus
Virginia Wildrye
20.0
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
20.0
Panicum anceps
Beaked Panicgrass
10.0
Chasmanthium latifolium
River Oats
5.0
Panicum rigidulum
Redtop Panicgrass
5.0
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Partridge Pea
3.0
Carex vulpinoidea
Fox Sedge
2.0
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
2.0
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
2.0
Juncus effusus
Soft Rush
0.5
Vernonia noveboracensis
New York Ironweed
0.4
Helenium autumnale
Common Sneezeweed
0.2
TOTAL
100
Native seed mix is to be applied to the disturbed wetland areas and along streambanks. The recommended
application rate is 20 pounds per acre. To provide quicker cover, the mix specified in Table 1 should also be
augmented with the appropriate cover/companion species, as identified in Table 2.

Table 2: Cover/Companion Species
,Cientific
Common
nnALM
Season to
at d
Secale cereale
Grain Rye
September 1 to 30 lbs. /acre
Grows 3-4' tall, but not a strong a
April 30
competitor.
Echinochloa
Japanese
May 1 to August 10 lbs. / acre
Extremely tolerant of wet soils;
esculenta
Millet
31
has cold -climate tolerance; helps
reduce weed growth; increases
biomass production.
Substitutions to the native seed mix identified in this restoration plan may be made with prior approval. Any
substitutions shall continue to consist of appropriate native species.
Additional information related to restoration activities is included on the Typical Construction Details &
Drawings. Note that in the event of a conflict, the specifications of the approved erosion and sediment
control (E&SC) plan shall govern.
The native seed mix (ERNMX-307) can be obtained from:
Ernst Seeds
8884 Mercer Pike
Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
1-800-873-3321
814-336-2404
[e-mail]

Statement of Mitigation Credit Availability
Weaver Farm Branch Mitigation Bank
August 28, 2023
Samantha Wooten
Division of Water Resources
Re: Availability of Compensatory Riparian Buffer Credits
Project Name: Cardinal Pipeline Relocation Project
Impact Location: Neuse 03020201
This document confirms that 29,619.00 Credits (Credits) from the Weaver Farm Buffer & Nutrient
Mitigation Bank (Bank) are currently available and all or a portion may be used, once transferred,
for compensatory mitigation for impacts in the Neuse River Basin USGS HUC 03020201.
The Applicant may ultimately purchase the Credits, if they are available, following Permit issuance.
Should the Applicant purchase the Credits at that time, we will complete and execute the Mitigation
Credit Transfer Certificate (Certificate) within five (5) days of receipt of the full purchase price.
We will additionally provide copies of the completed and executed Certificate to the Applicant, the
Division of Water Resources (DWR) and, if needed, other regulatory agencies. In addition, we will
provide DWR with an updated copy of the Bank's Ledger, reflecting the transaction. Transaction
information in the updated Bank Ledger will include relevant Permit and Applicant information as
well as the number and resource type of the debited Credits.
Should your office have any questions, please contact me at 843.261.3049.
Sincerely,
Caitlan B. Parker
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St., Suite 211 • Raleigh, NC 27604 • www.restorationsystems.com • Ph 919.755.9490 • Fx 919.755.9492