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PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Salisuury-Rowan Udlities Proposed
Raw Water Intake & Pump Station,
Rowan County, North Carolina
B&V PROJECT NO. 415045
PREPARED FOR
City of Salisbury, NC
20 FEBRUARY 2024
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1.0 Purpose and Intent
This document serves to collect and index attachments to the Pre -Construction Notification for the City
of Salisbury's proposed Raw Water Intake & Pump Station project. A Table of Contents has been prepared
and is included here.
1.0 Purpose and Intent..................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Project Summary........................................................................................................................2
3.0 Impacts Summary.......................................................................................................................3
Attachment 1 Surface Waters Delineation, Listed Species Habitat, and Tree Survey Report .................4
Attachment 2 Project Drawings........................................................................................................123
Attachment 3 Impacts Analysis........................................................................................................126
Attachment 4 Wetland Restoration Plan...........................................................................................129
Attachment 5 State Clearing House Input.........................................................................................145
Attachment 6 IPaC Report, USFWS Comment, NC Wildlife Resources Commission Comment .........155
Attachment 7 FEMA 8 Step Form.....................................................................................................178
Portable Document Format (PDF) bookmarks also index this document their use for navigation is
encouraged. A brief project summary and impact summary have been included below.
2.0 Project Summary
The proposed project is being constructed to improve flood resiliency for Salisbury -Rowan Utilities' (SRU)
water supply system. The existing raw water pump station, which withdraws water from the Yadkin River
to supply raw water to the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), is at risk of being critically damaged by rising
floodwaters. SRU proposes to construct a new Raw Water Intake & Pump Station (RWI&PS) in the Yadkin
River to replace the existing facility. This project is funded by the FEMA BRIC program and an
environmental assessment is in development.
The proposed RWI&PS will be elevated above the 100-yr flood elevation to provide flood protection and
resiliency. The proposed facility will be a concrete and masonry structure constructed within the Yadkin
River, housing bar screen, pumps, piping, and associated equipment to withdraw water and pump it to the
WTP. It is anticipated that the contractor will construct a cofferdam within the Yadkin River to construct
the RWI&PS. Gabion baskets are proposed to be used for stream bank stabilization along the river. The
facility will be accessed by an elevated access bridge connecting the facility to the driveway off of
Hannah Ferry Rd to keep the facility access above flood levels to maintain access during flood events.
The access bridge will have 3 sets of intermediate bridge piers between the facility and the bridge
abutment. The bridge girders will span the wetlands under the bridge with piers located on either side of
the wetlands to minimize impacts. An electrical building and raw water metering vault will be constructed
along the driveway to the facility to house electrical equipment and provide flow metering. The access
driveway has been designed to match existing grades to the maximum extent practical to minimize
environmental impacts.
A temporary construction access road is proposed to be used to construct the facility due to existing
grades on the project site. This road is intended to be used by the contractor to transport personnel,
equipment, and materials to the RWI&PS. Following completion of construction, the temporary road will
be required to be removed and restored to preconstruction conditions.
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The exact equipment to be used to construct the facilities and associated infrastructure are unknown and
will be decided by the contractor, however heavy construction equipment is anticipated to be used,
including but not limited to bull dozers, excavators, pile drivers, cranes, forklifts, dump trucks, concrete
trucks, and tractor -trailer trucks.
3.0 Impacts Summary
A wetland delineation and habitat survey were completed and a report summarizing findings is attached.
2.37 acres of wetlands and 1,176 linear feet of streambeds were delineated. Habitat within the project
area included mature mesic forested areas, emergent areas within the transmission line easement, and
forested, emergent, and ponded wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands are limited to 0.005 acre of total permanent impacts and 0.260 acre of temporary
impacts. Open water impacts within the Yadkin River/High Rock Lake are limited to 0.15 acre of
permanent impacts and 0.19 acre of temporary impacts. No intermittent or perennial streambeds will be
impacted with implementation of the proposed work.
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Attachment 1 Surface Waters Delineation, Listed
Species Habitat, and Tree Survey Report
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SURFACE WATERS DELINEATION,
LISTED SPECIES HABITAT, AND TREE
SURVEY REPORT
Yadkin River Water Supply Resiliency
Upgrades
Rowan and Davie Counties,
North Carolina
B&V PROJECT NO. 415045
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................1-1
2.0 Methods..................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1
Study Area..............................................................................................................................2-1
2.2
Surface Waters Delineation..................................................................................................2-3
2.3
Listed Species Review and Habitat Survey..........................................................................2-3
2.4
Tree Species Survey..............................................................................................................2-4
3.0 Preliminary Data Gathering and Synthesis...............................................................................3-1
3.1
Aerial Imagery........................................................................................................................3-1
3.2
USGS Topographic Quadrangle............................................................................................3-1
3.3
Property Survey Topographic Data.......................................................................................3-3
3.4
USGS National Hydrography Dataset...................................................................................3-3
3.5
USFWS National Wetlands Inventory...................................................................................3-5
3.6
NRCS Soil Map Units and Climate Data...............................................................................3-7
3.7
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.......................................................................................3-9
3.8
US EPA Level IV Ecoregion...................................................................................................3-9
3.9
North Carolina State Listed Species Review......................................................................3-12
3.10
USFWS IPaC Review............................................................................................................3-13
4.0 Field Delineation and Survey Results.......................................................................................4-1
4.1
Wetland Delineation..............................................................................................................4-1
4.2
Stream Delineation................................................................................................................4-4
4.3
Listed Species Suitable Habitat............................................................................................4-4
4.4
Tree Species Survey..............................................................................................................4-5
5.0 Summary and Recommendations............................................................................................5-1
5.1
Potential Waters of the United States..................................................................................5-1
5.2
Threatened and Endangered Species..................................................................................5-1
6.0 References Cited.....................................................................................................................6-1
Appendix A.
USFWS IPaC Resource List.........................................................................................
A-1
Appendix B.
NC DEQ and NC NHP Comment Letters......................................................................
B-1
Appendix C.
Detail Maps and Figures.............................................................................................
C-1
AppendixD.
Photo Log...................................................................................................................
D-1
Appendix E.
USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms.................................................................
E-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1 NRCS Soil Map Units Within Study Area..............................................................................3-7
Table 3-2 State -listed Resources, Rowan County, North Carolina....................................................3-12
Table 3-3 Federal -listed and Candidate Species, Study Area Polygons, Rowan and Davie
Counties, North Carolina.....................................................................................................3-14
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Table 3-4 Migratory Bird Resources, Study Area Polygons, Rowan and Davie Counties,
NorthCarolina......................................................................................................................3-14
Table 4-1 Tree Species Survey..............................................................................................................4-5
LIST OF FIGURES
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Project Vicinity.......................................................................................................................1-2
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Study Area..............................................................................................................................2-2
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Proposed Site Work...............................................................................................................2-5
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USGS Topographic Quadrangle............................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2
NHD Waterbodies and Flowline............................................................................................3-4
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NWI Features.........................................................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-4
NRCS Soil Map Units.............................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-5
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.....................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-6
EPA Level IV Ecoregion.......................................................................................................3-11
Figure 4-1
Delineation Overview.............................................................................................................4-3
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ABBREVIATIONS
BV
Black & Veatch
DEQ
(North Carolina) Department of Environmental Quality
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
ESA
Endangered Species Act 1973
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIPS
Federal Information Processing Standard
FIRM
Flood Insurance Rate Map
GIS
Geographic Information System
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS
Global Positioning System
IPaC
Information for Planning and Consultation
MBTA
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
NAD
North American Datum
NC
North Carolina
NHD
National Hydrography Dataset
NRCS
Natural Resources Conservation Service
NWI
National Wetlands Inventory
NWP
nationwide permit
OHWM
ordinary high water mark
Project
Yadkin River Water Supply Resiliency Upgrade Project
SFHA
special flood hazard area
SRU
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities
USACE
United States Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS
United States Geological Survey
WOTUS
Waters of the United States
WRC
(North Carolina) Wildlife Resources Commission
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1.0 Introduction
Black & Veatch (BV) was contracted by Salisbury -Rowan Utilities (SRU) to conduct an environmental
scope of work to include a surface waters delineation, survey for state and federally listed species
habitat, and a tree species survey in support of the Yadkin River Water Supply Resiliency Upgrade Project
(Project). Project activities encompass approximately 26.33 acres along the Yadkin River, within Rowan
and Davie Counties, North Carolina. The designated study area was defined according to Project activities
and is depicted in Figure 1-1.
This report details the methods and results of the efforts conducted by BV biologists to identify and map
surface waters, including potentially jurisdictional waters of the United States (WOTUS) within the study
area boundary, identify and survey for state and/or federally listed species habitat, and identify and
inventory tree species potentially impacted by proposed Project activities. The purpose of these efforts
was to identify natural resources within the Project boundary to inform natural resource
avoidance/minimization opportunities during Project design. Additionally, this information may support
subsequent National Environmental Policy Act documentation regarding terrestrial and aquatic
resources.
The definition of waters of the U.S. was recently subject to a Supreme Court case (Sackett Et. Ux. V.
Environmental Protection Agency Et. Al. — decided 25 May 2023), resulting in the Supreme Court
narrowing the scope of surface water feature jurisdiction under the federal Clean Water Act. The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (agencies) have drafted a
conforming rule to ensure regulatory consistence with the decisions of the Supreme Court. The
conforming rule was published in the Federal Register on 8 September 2023 and is intended to amend the
January 2023 "final' waters of the U.S. rule.
As there is uncertainty over the agency's future interpretation of WOTUS, BV conservatively took the
approach of delineating all surface water features encountered, without discrimination of flow regime or
adjacency. This approach ensures that the WOTUS definition that will be available at the time a permit
action may be required for the project can adequately be applied to delineated features.
This report presents onsite delineated surface water features as either "potential' WOTUS or "isolated"
features. Isolated features would include delineated features lacking a nexus to other WOTUS. Final
authority over delineated feature jurisdictional status resides with USACE and EPA.
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2.0 Methods
This section summarizes the methods implemented to conduct the scope of work.
.1 Study Area
The surface waters delineation study area was defined by SRU to include all Project area parcels. Project
area parcels include a larger, primary parcel (designated parcel A) and two satellite parcels (designated
parcels B and C, west to east, respectively) located north of the primary parcel. Project parcels are
depicted overlayed on aerial imagery in Figure 2-1. Total acreage for all three parcels is 26.44 acres.
Parcel A consists of green space and an overhead electrical transmission line transects the parcel at its
southern limit. The eastern boundary is defined by the western bank of the Yadkin River while the western
boundary of parcel A abuts Hannah Ferry Road. The northern boundary of parcel A follows the centerline
of Deals Creek. Parcel A accounts for 24.12 acres of the total Project area.
Parcels B and C account for the remaining 2.32 acres of Project area. Parcel B consists of an existing raw
water pump station and surrounding lawn and is located on the western bank of the South Yadkin River.
Parcel C covers open water on the Yadkin River and encompasses the existing raw water intake structure.
Parcel C is located in Davie County, North Carolina. Current plans at the Project area include
abandonment of both the existing raw water pump station and existing raw water intake structure in favor
of improvements proposed within parcel A.
This scope of work also includes a 660-foot buffer around the study area for the purpose of ground -based
surveys for bald and/or golden eagle nests in accordance with USFWS's National Bald Eagle Management
Guidelines (USFWS 2007). The 660-foot eagle survey buffer is represented in Figure 2-1.
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2.2 Surface Waters Delineation
Preliminary data gathering and synthesis and the onsite potential waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) delineation
followed procedures outlined in the following documents:
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987)
Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Eastern
Mountains and Piedmont Region (Version 2.0) (USACE 2012)
Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 05-05: Ordinary High Water Mark Identification (USACE
2005)
Plants — Vascular plant hydric indicator status is referenced from The National Wetland Plant List version
3.5: https://wetland-plants.sec.usace.army.mil/nwpl_static/v34/home/home.html. Additional
nomenclature assistance for vascular plants was obtained from the PLANTS database
(https://plants.usda.gov/home). This resource is valuable in instances where a plant species name has
synonyms (multiple names). Hydric indicator status is a subjective assignment of a plant species
association with aquatic resources. Wetland delineation requires a description of dominant vegetation
observed growing within wetland and upland areas to determine if a sample point meets vegetation
criteria for a wetland or upland.
Soils — Wetland delineation requires description of the near surface soil profile (typically 0 -16 inches
depth). An important soil character is color, as extended periods of saturation result in the loss of iron
from soils, resulting in low chroma colors. Soil colors were compared in the field to Munsell® Soil Color
Chart chips using moistened soil samples viewed in natural sunlight.
Hydrology — The onsite survey documented surface water features through the recording of ordinary
high-water marks (OHWM), field observations, GPS coordinates, and site photographs. Wetland
delineation criteria were documented on standardized Wetland Determination Data Forms (Eastern
Mountains and Piedmont Region).
Data Point Collection — Latitude/longitude coordinates of sample points were recorded as decimal
degrees to five decimal places, which correlates to 1-meter accuracy. Field survey data points were
logged with a Trimble R1 series external antenna GPS unit paired with an Android cellular device. This
pairing provides GNSS data point collection with sub -meter accuracy. The spatial coordinate system used
for data collection is: NAD 1 983StatePlane North Carolina FIPS 3200 Feet
2.3 Listed Species Review and Habitat Survey
Prior to conducting field work, records of federal -listed species were obtained via the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) online tool: IPaC: Home
fws. ov . The IPaC resource list also contains information regarding Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Bald
and Golden Eagle Protection Act resources and is attached at Appendix A.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission provided comments as a portion of NC's Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) review of the Project in April 2023. NC DEQ's memorandum is attached at
Appendix B. Records of state listed species in Rowan County were obtained from the Natural Heritage
Program of North Carolina (https://www.ncnhp.orci/).
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BV reviewed available state and federal listed species data and study area habitats to assign a Probability
of Occurrence rating for each species. These ratings, defined by BV biologists, are included in Tables 3-2
and 3-3. Probability of Occurrence ratings are defined by BV biologists as follows:
Zero — Species has no chance of naturally occurring within the study area.
Low — Species has not been documented in the region or suitable habitat within the study area is limited
and of low quality.
Moderate — Species has been documented in the region and suitable habitat is present within the study
area.
High — Species has been documented in the region and high -quality suitable habitat is available within the
study area.
Observations of listed species were recorded by GPS using the same data point collection methods
described in Section 2.2, above. Notes were recorded regarding species, activity, and site usage, where
applicable.
2.4 Tree Species Survey
Per the direction of SRU, the tree species survey was limited to areas of proposed groundwork and tree
clearing within the Project area (Figure 2-2). BV biologists identified and catalogued tree species within
the areas of proposed disturbance. Positive species identification was ensured by cross-checking
samples with the Eastern Trees Peterson Field Guide (Petrides et al. 1988), Native Trees of the Southeast
(Kirkman et al. 2007), and consultation with a BV botanist.
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3.0 Preliminary Data Gathering and Synthesis
This section presents the results of preliminary data gathering and synthesis efforts conducted in support
of the scope of work. Specifically, "preliminary data gathering and synthesis" is a term and review method
described in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) and is
an industry standard protocol for conducting scopes of work that include wetland delineation.
3.1 Aerial Imagery
Aerial imagery was reviewed in ArcGIS to better understand land cover and land use within the study area.
Aerial imagery (Figure 2-1, above) shows varied land uses across parcels in the study area.
Parcel A (the large, southern parcel between Hannah Ferry Road and the Yadkin River) is characterized as
green space and somewhat stratified by visible features on a west-northwest to east-southeast axis. An
overhead electric transmission line transects the parcel at its southernmost reach. The overhead
transmission line crosses Hannah Ferry Road and the Yadkin River outside the parcel boundaries and
primarily runs along the southern border. Northward from the transmission line, some evidence of
historical logging/thinning activities presents itself as an area of sparse canopy. Working further
northward, surface water is visible before what appears to be a heavily forested area, primarily composed
of mixed hardwoods. Deals Creek composes the northernmost limit of parcel A. A section of parcel A
where the new intake structure is proposed overlays the Yadkin River.
Parcels B and C located to the north of parcel A have separate land uses. Parcel B is composed of
maintained grasses and one building. The area is fenced and bordered by large trees. Parcel C is evenly
split between open water (Yadkin River) and a heavily forested peninsula surrounded by the Yadkin and
South Yadkin Rivers.
3.2 USGS Topographic Quadrangle
USGS 1:24,000 topographic mapping for the study area was retrieved from USGS's online topoView tool
(https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/). The Salisbury, NC 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle was loaded
and viewed in ArcGIS and is displayed in Figure 3-1. Contours are visible at 10-foot intervals; vertical
datum is North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
Review of topographic data shows a marked change in elevation across the study area. Elevations range
from 720 feet along the southern boundary of parcel A to approximately 620 feet northward. The majority
of elevation change across the study area occurs over a relatively short distance with slopes ranging from
11 % to 28%. Wetland data, transposed from USFWS's NWI dataset, reveals a wetland across the majority
of the 620-foot elevation section on parcel A. Two blue line streams are visible on the lower section of
parcel A. The Yadkin River is not listed as a Traditionally Navigable Water (TNW) (Rivers and Harbors Act
Section 10 Water) by the USACE Wilmington Regulatory District; however, the Yadkin River ultimately
discharges into the Pee Dee River. The Pee Dee River is listed as TNW beginning at Blewett Falls Dam
near Rockingham, NC.
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3.3 Property Survey Topographic Data
BV contracted Allied Associates, P.A. to perform a property survey of the Project Area. The initial aerial
portion of the survey was performed in quarter 1 of 2022 with a ground-truthing portion pending at the
date of this report (August 2023). The initial aerial survey provided highly accurate elevation data and can
be used to characterize the site as well as for project planning purposes. The data provided by Allied
Associates is depicted in detail in Appendix C. The topography of the hill at the southern limit of parcel A
is revealed through display of one -foot contours derived from survey data. Working northward, a wide,
low, flat corridor is visible at the toe of the hill. Elevations increase again working further north until the
southern bank of Deals Creek is reached. When topographic survey data across parcel A is viewed as a
whole, a deduction can be made that the lowest portion of the parcel is situated at the northern toe of the
southern hill.
3.4 USGS National Hydrography Dataset
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has created a surface water feature dataset based on remote sensing
data and topographic maps. This dataset, known as the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) was viewed
in ArcGIS. The two most useful feature datasets referenced for desktop wetland review are the
NHDFlowline and NHDWaterbody datasets, described below.
NHD Flowline — This is the fundamental flow network consisting predominantly of stream/river and
artificial path vector features. It represents the spatial geometry, carries the attributes, models the water
flow, and contains linear referencing measures for locating events on the network. Additional NHD
Flowline features are canal/ditch, pipeline, connector, underground conduit, and coastline (USGS 2016).
NHD Waterbody — Basic waterbodies such as lake/pond features are represented here. They portray the
spatial geometry and the attributes of the feature. These water polygons may contain NHD Flowline
artificial paths to allow the representation of water flow. Other NHD Waterbody features are
swamp/marsh, reservoir, playa, estuary, and ice mass (USGS 2016).
The National Hydrography Dataset indicates the Yadkin River and South Yadkin River as NHD
waterbodies. Two NHD Flowlines transect parcel A; not intersecting and flowing on a generally west to
southeast route. NHD Waterbody and Flowline data is depicted in correlation with the study area on
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3.5 USFWS National Wetlands Inventory
The study area was reviewed for the presence of National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) features (Figure 3-3).
The NWI dataset is a product of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), completed via synthesis of
remote sensing data and has not been field verified. NWI features follow a classification system
referenced in the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al.
1979). NWI survey coverage of study area was completed via review of color infrared imagery in 1983.
NWI features are present within the study area and predominantly occur on parcel A. Features visible on
parcel A include one large PF01 Ah wetland, a small section of R5UBH, and a longer section of R4SBC
that transects the study area west to southeast. Sections of L1 UBHh (Yadkin River) are present on parcel
A and parcel C. Descriptions of these codes can give a general impression of each respective NWI
feature's expected function:
PF01Ah — Palustrine, Forested, Broad -Leaved Deciduous, Temporarily Flooded, Diked/Impounded
R51.1113H — Riverine, Unknown Perennial, Unconsolidated Bottom, Permanently Flooded
R4SBC — Riverine, Intermittent, Streambed, Seasonally Flooded
L1 UBHh — Lacustrine, Limnetic, Unconsolidated Bottom, Permanently Flooded, Diked/Impounded
For more detailed descriptions of these codes, the Cowardin Classification Code Interpreter can be
referenced online at: https://fwsprimary.wim.uscis.ciov/decoders/wetlands.aspx.
Note: Palustrine is a term defining non -tidal aquatic resources which have ocean -derived salt
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3.6 NRCS Soil Map Units and Climate Data
The study area was reviewed for the presence of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
designated hydric soil map units, as hydric soil map units may indicate areas with potential for surface
water features, such as ponds and wetlands. Soil map units, downloaded and viewed via ArcGIS, were
obtained online from the NRCS Web Soil Survey:
https://websoilsu rvey.sc.eciov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.asi)x.
The presence of hydric soil map units within the study area was researched by use of the Web Soil Survey
online mapper. Figure 3-4 displays all soil map units within the area reviewed by the Web Soil Survey. Six
distinct NRCS soil map units are represented within the study area; parcels B and C are predominantly
represented by one soil map unit each while parcel A is composed of four different soil maps units. Of the
six soil map units represented within the study area, two have a hydric component of at least 5%
according to available NRCS data. Study area soil map units are summarized in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 NRCS Soil Map Units Within Study Area
BuB Buncombe loamy sand, None 0 N/A None
0 to 5 percent slopes,
frequently flooded
ChA Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 Wehadkee, 5 Flood plains, 4
percent slopes, undrained toeslope
frequently flooded
PaE Pacolet sandy loam, 25 None 0 N/A None
to 45 percent slopes
PcB2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, None 0 N/A None
2 to 8 percent slopes,
moderately eroded
PcC2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, None 0 N/A None
8 to 15 percent slopes,
moderately eroded
RvA Riverview loam, 0 to 2 Wehadkee, 5 Depressions on 4
percent slopes, undrained flood plains
frequently flooded
Source: USDA NRCS Soil Survey Staff (Web Soil Survey)
'The criteria for hydric soils are represented by codes in the table. Definitions for the codes are as follows:
1. All Histels except for Folistels, and Histosols except for Folists.
2. Soils in Aquic suborders, great groups, or subgroups, Albolls suborder, Historthels great group, Histoturbels great
group, Pachic subgroups, or Cumulic subgroups that:
a. Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in part meet one or more Field
Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States, or
b. Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil
3. Soils that are frequently ponded for long or very long duration during the growing season.
a. Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in part meet one or more Field
Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States, or
b. Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil
4. Map unit components that are frequently flooded for long duration or very long duration during the growing season
that:
a. Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in part meet one or more Field
Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States, or
b. Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil
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3.7 FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas
Data for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) special flood hazard areas (SFHA) was
obtained via the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at.https://msc.fema.gov/portaI/advanceSearch.
Product ID 3710576200L was downloaded and viewed with ArcGIS. FEMA SFHA data is depicted on
Figure 3-5. Zone AE SFHA (1 % annual chance flood event, Base Flood Elevations determined) is present
and covers both satellite parcels and a portion of parcel A. The remainder of parcel A falls within Zone X
(Areas determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain). The Zone X area is defined as an
area of minimal flood hazard.
3.8 US EPA Level IV Ecoregion
The project is located within the U.S. EPA level IV ecoregion known as the Southern Outer Piedmont
(Figure 3-6). The ecoregion poster and digital data were accessed and downloaded from:
https://www.epa.gov/eco-research/level-iii-and-iv-ecoregions-state. The following is a description of the
Piedmont level III and Southern Outer Piedmont level IV ecoregions from the ecoregion poster:
"Considered the nonmountainous portion of the old Appalachians Highland by physiographers, the
northeast -southwest trending Piedmont ecoregion comprises a transitional area between the mostly
mountainous ecoregions of the Appalachians to the northwest and the relatively flat coastal plain to the
southeast. It is a complex mosaic of Precambrian and Paleozoic metamorphic and igneous rocks with
moderately dissected irregular plains and some hills. Once largely cultivated, much of this region is in
planted pine or has reverted to successional pine and hardwood woodlands. The historic oak -hickory -pine
forest was dominated by white oak (Quercus alba), southern red oak (Quercus falcata), post oak (Quercus
stellata), and hickory (Carya spp.), with shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and to
the north and west, Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). The soils tend to be finer -textured than in coastal plain
regions.
"The Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion has lower elevations, less relief, and less precipitation than
Southern Inner Piedmont (generally southwest). The landform class is mostly irregular plains rather than
the plains with hills of Southern Inner Piedmont and Northern Inner Piedmont (west and northwest). Pine
(mostly loblolly and shortleaf) dominates on old field sites and pine plantations, while mixed oak forest is
found in less heavily altered areas. Gneiss, schist and granite are typical rock types, covered with deep
saprolite and mostly red, clayey subsoils. Kanhapludults are common soils, such as the Cecil, Appling, and
Madison series. Some areas within this region have more alkaline soils, such as the Iredell series, formed
over diabase, diorite, or gabbro, and may be associated with areas once known as blackjack oak prairies."
Note: "Kanhapludult" is a suborder of the Utilisol taxonomic soil order. Kanhapludults are soils that meet
sandy or sandy -skeletal particle -size class criteria throughout a layer extending from the mineral soil
surface to a depth of 50 to 100 centimeters.
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3.9 North Carolina State Listed Species Review
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) maintains a list of state listed wildlife at
httDS://www.ncwildlife.ora/Portals/0/Conservina/documents/Protected-Wildlife-SDecies-of-NC.Ddf and
records of state listed species occurrence within Rowan County are kept by the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program. Referenced county records are in Appendix B. Table 3-2 summarizes state listed
species within Rowan County.
Table 3-2 State -listed Resources, Rowan County, North Carolina
Scientific Name Common Name NC State Status
•
Perimyotis subflavus tricolored bat E2 roosts in clumps of Moderate
leaves (mainly in
summer), caves,
rock crevices, and
other dark and
sheltered places
Haliaeetus bald eagle T3 mature forests near Moderate
leucocephalus large bodies of
water (nesting);
rivers, lakes, and
sounds (foraging)
[breeding evidence
only]
Lampsilis cariosa yellow lampmussel E
Villosa vaughaniana Carolina creekshell E
Buchnera americana American blueheart E
Chowan, Roanoke,
Neuse, Tar, Cape
Fear, Lumber,
Yadkin -Pee Dee
drainages
Cape Fear, Yadkin -
Pee Dee, and
Catawba drainages
(endemic to North
Carolina and
adjacent South
Carolina)
glades, open
forests,
streambanks,
probably primarily
over mafic or
calcareous rocks
Moderate
Moderate
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Helianthus Schweinitz's E open woods, High
schweinitzii sunflower roadsides, and other
rights -of -way
Quercus prinoides dwarf chinquapin E dry, rocky slopes Moderate
oak
Acmispon helleri Carolina birdfoot- T woodlands and Moderate
trefoil openings, generally
on clayey soils,
roadsides
Isoetes piedmontana piedmont quillwort T granite flatrocks Low
and diabase glades
Portulaca smallii Small's portulaca T granite flatrocks Low
and diabase glades
Symphyotrichum Georgia aster T open woods, High
georgianum roadsides, and other
rights -of -way
Source: NC NHP: https://www.ncnhp.orci/ listings for Rowan County
1 Probability of Occurrence ratings are described in Section 2.3 of this document.
2 NC State -listed — Endangered
3 NC State -listed — Threatened
3.10 USFWS IPaC Review
The USFWS offers the online Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) tool for project review
(https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/). IPaC resource lists are beneficial for planning and impact analysis. An
IPaC resource list was generated for a polygon encompassing the study area on June 15, 2023. Federal -
listed and migratory bird resources are summarized in Table 3-3 and Table 3-4 respectively. The full IPaC
resource list can be found in Appendix A.
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Table 3-3 Federal -listed and Candidate Species, Study Area Polygons, Rowan and Davie Counties, North
Carolina
Federal Probability of
Occurrence'Scientific Name Common Name Status
Perimyotis subflavus tricolored bat PE2 roosts in clumps of leaves Moderate
(mainly in summer), caves,
rock crevices, and other dark
and sheltered places
Danaus plexippus monarch butterfly C3
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E4
Helianthus Schweinitz's E
schweinitzii sunflower
found statewide, open woods, High
roadsides, and other rights -of -
way
needs open canopy, early High
successional sites; can
tolerate some disturbance
open woods, roadsides, and High
other rights -of -way
Source: USFWS IPaC: https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/
I Probability of Occurrence ratings are described in Section 2.3 of this document.
2 Proposed Endangered. This species was petitioned for listing by USFWS in September 2022.
3 Candidate species.
4 Federal -listed - Endangered
Table 3-4 Migratory Bird Resources, Study Area Polygons, Rowan and Davie Counties, North Carolina
Haliaeetus
bald eagle
Sep. 1 -Jul.
31
Feb., May, Dec.
leucocephalus
Chaetura pelagica
chimney swift
Mar. 15
- Aug. 25
Apr. - Jun., Sep. - Oct.
Dendroica discolor
prairie warbler
May 1 -Jul.
31
Jun.
Protonotaria citrea
prothonotary warbler
Apr. 1 -
Jul. 31
Apr. - Jun.
Melanerpes
red-headed woodpecker
May 10
- Sep. 10
Feb., Sep.
erythrocephalus
Euphagus carolinus
rusty blackbird
breeds elsewhere
Jan., Mar.
Hylocichla mustelina
wood thrush
May 10
- Aug. 31
Apr. - Aug.
Source: USFWS IPaC: https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/
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4.0 Field Delineation and Survey Results
This section presents the results of the field survey regarding the surface waters delineation, listed
species habitat survey, and tree species survey conducted within the study area. A BV wetland biologist
and support staff conducted the field visit on 27 and 28 June 2023. A supplementary site visit was
conducted on 22 and 23 August 2023. Onsite surface water delineation efforts were restricted to parcel
A. Listed species habitat survey efforts encompassed the entirety of the study area. Bald eagle nest
surveys were conducted by survey personnel using binoculars to survey the study area and the 660-foot
buffered area tree canopies. The tree species survey was successfully completed within proposed
permanent and temporary road and bridge corridors. An overview of delineated surface waters is
depicted on Figure 4-1 and larger, higher detail maps are available for review in Appendix C.
4.1 Wetland Delineation
Survey personnel delineated a total of five (5) wetland features within the study area. These features are
described as follows:
Three emergent vegetation class wetlands (PEM) were delineated within parcel A. These features abut
other surface water features occurring within the riparian corridor of Stream 1 and have a direct surface
water connection to a perennial tributary of the Yadkin River. Delineated PEM wetlands total 0.96 acre.
One broad-leaved deciduous forested wetland (PF01) was delineated within parcel A. This feature abuts
other surface water features occurring within the riparian corridor of Stream 1 and has a direct surface
water connection to a perennial tributary of the Yadkin River. Delineated PF01 is 0.06 acre.
One pond (PUB) was delineated within parcel A. This feature abuts other surface water features occurring
within the riparian corridor of Stream 1 and has a direct surface water connection to a perennial tributary
of the Yadkin River. Delineated PUB is 1.35 acres.
The connected wetland complex totals 2.37 acres and is separated from the Yadkin River by a natural
berm (upland area) parallel to the right descending bank and eventually discharges directly into the
Yadkin River via Stream 1. Sample points were taken at wetland and upland locations to confirm wetland
criteria and wetland boundaries, resulting in a total of seven documented sample points. Photographs of
sample points are available in Appendix D. USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms are available for
review in Appendix E. A summary of the sample points taken is as follows:
Sample Point 1 (W1-1 SPI: Vegetative strata were dominated by box elder trees (Acer negundo) and
dayflower (Commelina diffusa) (FAC and FACW hydric ratings, respectively). Vegetation passed the
dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation with a score of 87.5%. Prominent redox concentrations were
observed in soil at depths from surface to 16 inches. The soil matrix color was recorded as 7.5YR 4/4 to
7.5YR 5/3 with 40-60 percent redox depletions of color 5YR 5/8. Given the local concave relief, it was
determined that soils would meet the F8 hydric soil indicator for redox depressions. Soils also met the
F19 hydric soil indicator for Piedmont Floodplain Soils in a subsurface layer due to matrix chroma metrics
and prominent redox features. The water table was present at 8 inches depth with soil saturation evident
at 6 inches depth, meeting both A2 and A3 wetland hydrology indicators. Other wetland hydrology
indicators met include Sediment Deposits (B2), Drift Deposits (B3), and Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living
Roots (C3). Sample Point W1-1SP was determined to be within a forested wetland (PF01).
Sample Point 2 (U1-1): Vegetative strata were dominated by box elder, sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua), Virginia knotweed (Persicaria virginiana), hopsedge (Carex lupulina), and poison ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans) (all FAC hydric ratings, aside from C. lupulina which receives an OBL rating).
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Vegetation passed the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation with a score of 100%. A soil profile to
14 inches depth was observed with matrix colors from 7.5YR 3/4 to 7.5YR 4/3. No discernible redox
features were present. Root refusal was encountered at 14 inches depth. No water table or soil saturation
was observed. The sample point was determined to pass wetland hydrology criteria due to the presence
of two secondary indicators: Geomorphic Position (D2) and FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Per delineation
protocol, all three wetland criteria must be present for an aquatic resource to meet the definition of a
wetland. Therefore, due to the lack of hydric soils, Sample Point U1-1 was determined to be within an
upland area.
Sample Point 3 (SP3): Vegetation at the site was dominated by broadleaf signal grass (Urochloa
platyphylla)(FAC) but had some larger components of red maple (Acer rubrum)(FAC) and buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalus)(OBL). Other OBL species present at the site included black willow (Salix
nigra), ditch stonecrop (Penthorum sedoides), broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), and lizard's tail
(Saururus cernuus), though none of these species were dominant within their respective strata.
Vegetation passed the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation with a score of 100%. A single -layer soil
profile was observed to a depth of 14 inches with a matrix color of 7.5YR 5/1 with 40% redox depletions
of 7.5YR 5/6. Soils at SP3 were determined to meet the criteria for the Depleted Matrix (F3) hydric soil
indicator. SP3 met wetland hydrology indicators High Water Table (A2), Saturation (A3), Water Marks
(131), and FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Sample Point SP3 was determined to have been taken within an
emergent wetland (PEM) due to the presence of all three wetland indicators.
Sample Point 4 (SP4) Vegetation at the site was overwhelmingly dominated by box elder in the tree and
sapling/shrub vegetative strata, while the herb and woody vine strata were dominated by common blue
violet (Viola sororia) and roundleaf greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), respectively. All dominant species at
SP4 had a FAC hydric rating, and the sample point therefore passed the dominance test for hydrophytic
vegetation with a score of 100%. No primary wetland hydrology indicators were observed at SP4;
however, the sample point met criteria for wetland hydrology due to the presence of two secondary
indicators: Surface Soil Cracks (136) and FAC-Neutral Test (D5). A single -layer soil profile was observed to
a depth of 20 inches with a matrix color of 7.5YR 3i4 and no discernible redox features. It was determined
that SP4 met no hydric soil indicators. Per delineation protocol, all three wetland criteria must be present
for an aquatic resource to meet the definition of a wetland. Therefore, due to the lack of hydric soils,
Sample Point SP4 was determined to be within an upland area.
Sample Point 5 (SP5-Vegetation at the site was again dominated by box elder in both the tree and
sapling/shrub vegetative strata. No woody vines were observed and what little herbaceous cover was
present was dominated by common blue violet. All dominant species at SP5 had a FAC hydric rating, and
the sample point therefore passed the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation with a score of 100%.
Water -Stained Leaves (139) and Surface Soil Cracks (136) were observed at the sample point, meaning SP5
met criteria for wetland hydrology. A single -layer soil profile was observed to a depth of 20 inches with a
matrix color of 7.5YR 4/4 with no discernible redox features. No hydric soil indicators were observed. Per
delineation protocol, all three wetland criteria must be present for an aquatic resource to meet the
definition of a wetland. Therefore, due to the lack of hydric soils, Sample Point SP5 was determined to be
within an upland area.
Sample Point 6 (SP6-Vegetation at the site was again dominated by box elder in both the tree and
sapling/shrub vegetative strata. The herb stratum was dominated by false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)
and common blue violet while muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) was the only species observed within the
woody vine stratum. All dominant species aside from false nettle (FACW) receive a FAC hydric rating and
the sample point therefore passed the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation. The sample point was
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determined to pass wetland hydrology criteria due to the presence of two secondary indicators:
Geomorphic Position (D2) and FAC-Neutral Test (D5). A soil profile to 16 inches depth was observed with
matrix colors ranging from 7.5YR 5/3 near the surface to 7.5YR 4/4 beginning at approximately 5 inches
depth. No discernible redox features were observed. No hydric soil indicators were observed. Per
delineation protocol, all three wetland criteria must be present for an aquatic resource to meet the
definition of a wetland. Therefore, due to the lack of hydric soils, Sample Point SP6 was determined to be
within an upland area.
Sample Point 7 (SP7): Vegetation at SP7 was dominated by box elder (FAC), silver maple (Acer
saccharinum)(FACW), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense)(FACU), false nettle (FACW), and Virginia creeper
(Parthenocissus quinquefolia)(FACU) across vegetative strata. Vegetation passed the dominance test for
hydrophytic vegetation with a score of 67%. Only one secondary wetland hydrology indicator was
observed, FAC-Neutral Test (D5), and therefore, wetland hydrology was not present at the sample point. A
single -layer soil profile was observed to a depth of 18 inches. The soil profile had a matrix color of 7.5YR
4/6 with no discernible redox features. No hydric soil indicators were observed. Due to the lack of hydric
soil and wetland hydrology indicators, Sample Point SP7 was determined to be within an upland area.
4.2 Stream Delineation
Survey personnel delineated two perennial streambeds and one erosional feature within the study area.
These features are described as follows:
Stream 1 is a perennial tributary to the Yadkin River. Stream 1 was noted to have a maximum OHWM
width of 5 feet and consistent depth of 6 inches. Stream 1 serves as a surface water connection between
the delineated wetlands and Yadkin River. Water backflows into the delineated wetlands through Stream
1 during high-water events. A photo of Stream 1 is available for review in Appendix D (Photo D-6). A total
of 143 feet (0.015 acre) of Stream 1 was delineated within the study area.
Stream 2 (Deals Creek) is a perennial tributary to Yadkin River. Stream 2 was observed to have an OHWM
varying from 30 to 40 feet and depths varying from 18 inches to 72 inches along its run on the northern
border of parcel A. The stream substrate was unconsolidated. Signs of heavy erosional events were
evident along the banks, with banks reaching elevations of up to seven feet above stream level in some
areas throughout the run. A photo of Stream 2 is available for review in Appendix D (Photo D-9). A total of
1,033 feet (0.83 acre) of Stream 2 was delineated within/abutting the study area.
Stream 3 is an erosional feature that conveys overflow from Stream 2 into the delineated wetland
complex during high water events. Stream 3 was noted to have a maximum OHWM width of eight feet
with scoured banks as high as four feet near the head. The mouth of Stream 3 at the wetland complex
was noted to have no erosional features with a width of approximately twelve feet. The substrate was
largely vegetated throughout the run. Photos of Stream 3 are available for review in Appendix D (Photos
D-12 and D-13). Stream 3 totals to approximately 90 feet (0.017 acre) within the study area.
4.3 Listed Species Suitable Habitat
Forest within the study area is likely utilized by migratory birds protected by the MBTA at varying times of
the year. BV personnel identified prothonotary warbler by song during survey activities. Forests also
provide habitat for tricolored bat, bald eagle, American blueheart, and Carolina birdfoot-trefoil. None of
these species were observed during survey activities.
The overhead transmission line right-of-way that transects parcel A provides early successional, open
canopy habitat that is highly suitable for Schweinitz's sunflower, Georgia aster, Michaux's sumac, and
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pollinator (nectar) habitat for monarch butterfly. None of these species were observed during survey
activities.
Rocky outcrops were encountered on steep elevation grades and may provide habitat for tricolored bat,
as well as suggest suitable habitat for dwarf chinquapin oak, though neither species was observed.
Yellow lampmussel habitat is present in the Yadkin River in the vicinity of the proposed water intake
structure while Carolina creekshell habitat is present within Deals Creek. Neither species were observed
during survey activities.
No suitable habitat occurs within the study area for piedmont quillwort or Small's portulaca.
4.4 Tree Species Survey
Tree species within the proposed permanent and temporary road and bridge corridors were catalogued
and are presented below in Table 4-1. Hilltop tree species encountered were dominated by American
hornbeam, beech, bitternut hickory, box elder, northern red oak, and white oak. Lowland tree species were
dominated by box elder, American sycamore, and silver maple. No tree species of concern were observed
within the tree species survey areas.
Table 4-1 Tree Species Survey
Scientific Name
Common Name
Carpinus caroliniana
American hornbeam
Platanus occidentalis
American sycamore
Tilia americana
basswood
Fagus sylvatica
beech
Carya cordiformis
bitternut hickory
Prunus serotina
black cherry
Nyssa sylvatica
black tupelo
Juglans nigra
black walnut
Salix nigra
black willow
Acer negundo
box elder
Pyrus calleryana
callery pear
Populus deltoides
eastern cottonwood
Juniperus virginiana
eastern red cedar
Corpus florida
flowering dogwood
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
green ash
Celtis occidentalis
hackberry
Pinus taeda
loblolly pine
Carya tomentosa
mockernut hickory
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Quercus rubra
northern red oak
Acer rubrum
red maple
Cercis canadensis
redbud
Betula nigra
river birch
Quercus coccinea
scarlet oak
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Pinus echinata
shortleaf pine
Acersaccharinum
silver maple
Ulmus rubra
slippery elm
Oxydendrum arboreum
sourwood
Quercus falcata
southern red oak
Quercus michauxii
swamp chestnut oak
Liquidambar styraciflua
sweetgum
Ailanthus altissima
tree of heaven
Liriodendron tulipifera
tulip poplar
Pinus virginiana
Virginia pine
Quercus alba
white oak
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Ulmus alata
winged elm
Source: BV survey personnel, 2023
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5.0 Summary and Recommendations
5.1 Potential Waters of the United States
Aside from Stream 3 (a strictly erosional overflow feature), BV interprets all surface waters delineated
within the study area as potentially jurisdictional under the current WOTUS definition. Delineated surface
waters were interconnected by adjacency and ultimately discharge into the Yadkin River via a perennial
streambed, making these features likely resilient to any future revisions to WOTUS that may exclude
surface water features that exhibit non -abutting spatial geography or nexus to other WOTUS by
ephemeral flow regimes.
BV recommends consultation with USACE Wilmington District before proceeding with Project activities
that would result in the fill of delineated aquatic features (rivers, streams, wetlands, or ponds).
5.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
Highly suitable habitat exists for Schweinitz's sunflower, Georgia aster, Michaux's sumac, and monarch
butterfly within the study area. None of these species were observed during survey activities. BV notes
that any voluntary conservation actions taken by the Project sponsor to provide larval food plants
(Asclepius spp.) and adult nectar plants (Asteraceae species, etc.) within the Project area for the monarch
butterfly would be encouraged by the USFWS.
Less suitable, though not entirely dismissible, habitat for tricolored bat, bald eagle, American blueheart,
Carolina birdfoot-trefoil, yellow lampmussel, and Carolina creekshell is present within the study area.
None of these species were observed during survey activities.
BV recommends consultation with NC Wildlife Resources Commission and USFWS before
commencement of Project activities which may have potential to affect yellow lampmussel and Carolina
creekshell. Being proactive in seeking comment from resource agencies about listed mussel species will
be of value for project sponsors regarding review under the National Environmental Policy Act. A potential
outcome of such an effort may be the identification of time of year restrictions for in -water work or other
best management practices to mitigate impacts to aquatic species.
As a general avoidance measure, BV recommends conducting tree clearing activities during winter
months to avoid the direct take of avian and bat species which may utilize study area habitats.
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Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. FWS/OBS-79/31. 103pp.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87
1. U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS.
Kirkman, L.K., Brown, C.L., and Leopold, D.J. 2007. Native trees of the Southeast. An Identification Guide.
Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Petrides, G.A., Wehr, J. 1988. A field guide to Eastern trees: Eastern United States and Canada, Including
the Midwest. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, New York, NY.
Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, 598 U.S. (2023)
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Identification (December 7, 2005). Available online at:
http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/civilworks/RGLS/rg105-05.pdf.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2012. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual: Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (Version 2.0), ed. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ERDC/EL TR-
12-9. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2023. Current Implementation of Waters of the United States
[Internet]. Washington (DC): United States Environmental Protection Agency. [updated 2023; cited 2023].
Available from: https://www.epa.gov/wotus/current-implementation-waters-united-
states#Current%20Definition.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2007. National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines [Internet]. [cited 2023].
Available from: https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/national-bald-eagle-management-
auidelines O.Ddf
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Appendix A. USFWS IPaC Resource List
BLACK & VEATCH I Appendix A A-1

IPaC U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical
habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced
below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but
that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area.
However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have ❑n trust
resources typically requires gathering additional site -specific (e.g., vegetation/species
surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the
USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction t❑
each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI
Wetlands) for additional information applicable t❑ the trust resources addressed in that
section.
Location
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis
of project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each
species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes
areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in
that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at
the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow
downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this
list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any
potential effects to species, additional site -specific and project -specific information is often
required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the
Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be
present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted,
funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list
which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from
either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field
office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC
website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesi and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown
on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under theirjurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also
shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for
more information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).

2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https:llecos.fws.gov/ecp L pe cies/ 10515
Insects
lial0►911
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
Wherever found
STATUS
Proposed Endangered
STATUS \0
Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
htt ps://e cos.fws.gov/ecp/s pe cies/9743 VNW)
Flowering Plants -{
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ME ME C.STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species
ilUgs://ecos.fws.gov/ecp�/Sspecies/5217
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Critical habitats
Endangered
Endangered
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
There are no critical habitats at this location.

You are still required to determine if your project(s) may have effects on
all above listed species.
Bald &Golden Eagles
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
bald or golden eagles, or their habitats, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described belrZw.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
■ Eagle Managment https://www.fws.ggv/program/eagle-manage n
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
fps://www.fws.gov/1 i bra ry/col lections/avoi d i ng-and-minimizing-incidental-ta ke-
migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds ,l
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nationwide-standard-con servation-
measures.pdf
There are bald and/or golden eagles in your project area.
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.
NAME
BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.
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 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 (a)
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. wr 1% V- �
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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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 ( )
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.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non -BCC
Vulnerable
What does IPaC use to generate the potential presence of bald and golden eagles in my specified
location?
The potential for eagle presence is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). The
AKN data is based on a growing collection of jurvey, 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). To see a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the Rapid Avian information locator RAIL) —Tool. s \ r �
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs of bald and golden eagles in my
specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is corn prised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern {BCC} 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
cells) 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.
tt is not representative of ali 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 FRAIL Tool.
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. Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office if
you have questions.
Migratory birds

Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act! and the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Acts.
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.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.govlprogramlmigratory-birds/species
* Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.g
migratory -birds
Nationwide conservation measures for birds
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https://www.fws.gov/sites/defaultlfiles/documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-
measures.p_df
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.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.

Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
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Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
"Z)
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina � Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
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Probability of Presence Summary �3
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 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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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. *0 Nmof
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 54 surveys.
N
To see a bar's survey e ort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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.
probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AU SEP OCT NOV DEC
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(CON)

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(CON)
Prothonotary i I I I I 1 1 1 I I I' i — — — — --+— +—+— +—+—
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed ++++ +++' ++++ ++++ +"""""''� +—+- -+-- +­+—
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Rusty Blackbird 4-+J+ ++++ +114- ++-F- +--F- +-E-- — — — — — — — — - - - 4-- +-�- -+-- I
BCC - BCR
Wood Thrush F ++ -I ++ ++
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Tell me mare about conservation measures I can implernent to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds. { x r
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?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) 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? ,4.
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) potential susceptibilities in
offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or
longline fishing). 7)avoid
Although it is important to try 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.
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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 Loring.
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.
Facilities
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National Wildlife Refuge lands
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Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must
undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the
individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.
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There are no refuge lands at this location.
Fish hatcheries
There are no fish hatcheries at this location.

Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI)
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Wetland information is not available at this time
This can happen when the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map service is unavailable, or
for very large projects that intersect many wetland areas. Try again, or visit the NWI map to
view wetlands at this location.
Data limitations 4�
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of
high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A
margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular
site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image
analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work
conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any
mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There
may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted
on the map and the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of
aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or
submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and
nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also
been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial
imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe
wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or
products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local

government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies.
Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should
seek the advice of appropriate Federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory
programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.
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Salisbury -Rowan Utilities I Surface Waters Delineation and Protected Species Habitat Survey Report
Appendix B. NC DEQ and NC NHP Comment Letters
BLACK & VEATCH I Appendix B B-1

ROY COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
To: Crystal Best
State Clearinghouse
NC Department of Administration
From: Lyn Biles
Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
Washington Regional Office
Re: 23-0211 (DEQ#1861)
Scoping Proposed project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump
station approximately 2,500 feet downriver and constructing new
infrastructure so that the pump station is accessible during flood conditions.
Rowan County
Date: April 12, 2023
The Department of Environment Quality has reviewed the proposal for the referenced project. The
comments are attached for the applicant's review.
The Department will continue to be available to assist the applicant with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
Attachments
E�J� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
_ 217 West Jones Street 11401 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1601
919.707.8600
6enermreM

9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Assistance and SEPA Coordinator
NCDENR Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Services
FROM: Olivia Munzer, Western Piedmont Coordinator.;
Habitat Conservation �-
DATE: 12 April 2023
SUBJECT: Preliminary Environmental Review for the FEMA-Funded Project to Improve Flood
Resilience of SRU's Yadkin River Raw Water Intake and Pump Station in Salisbury,
Rowan County. DEQ Project No. 1861.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
information. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the United States National
Environmental Policy Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661 et seq.).
Black & Veatch, on behalf of Salisbury -Rowan Utilities (SRU), is requesting a preliminary review for
their preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the FEMA-funded project to improve the flood
resilience of SRU's Yadkin River raw water intake and pump station in Salisbury, Rowan County, North
Carolina. The project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump station approximately 2,500 feet
downriver and construct new infrastructure so that the pump is accessible during flood conditions. The
project will include the construction of a combined tower intake structure and pump station, new access
road, access bridge, and water pipeline. If the old water intake structures are demolished, each would
require approximately 3,000 square feet (sf) of ground disturbance and the removal of the raw water
pump station would require 10,000 sf of disturbance with a maximum depth of 39 feet.
The project is at the confluence of the South Yadkin River and the Yadkin River and Deals Creek flow
through the property to be acquired for the project. The South Yadkin River and Deals Creek are
classified as Class C streams and the Yadkin River as a Water Supply IV and Critical Area by the NC
Division of Water Resources (NCDWR).
We have no current records of state or federally listed species at the site. The lack of records from the site
does not imply or confirm the absence of federal or state -listed species. An on -site survey is the only
means to determine if the proposed project may impact federal or state rare, threatened, or endangered
species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the endangered Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) and
Schweinitz's sunflower (Hehanthus schweinitzii), the proposed endangered tricolored bat Werimyotis
subflavus), and the candidate monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as potentially occurring at the site.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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DEQ Project No. 1861
The Environmental Assessment (EA) should include a detailed assessment of existing natural resources
within the project area and should discuss the potential of mitigating impacts to wetlands, waters, and
high -quality upland and riparian habitat. We encourage the applicant to consult the Department of
Environmental Quality's Guidance for Preparing SEPA Documents and Addressing Secondary and
Cumulative Impacts in preparing the environmental document. This document is available at
https:Hdeg.nc..go�L/perfnits-regulations/sepa. To facilitate our review of proposed project impacts on
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, we request the following information is included in the
environmental document. Although some of the information, requests and comments may not be
applicable to this project, these should facilitate preparation of an environmental document that addresses
impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources.
1. Include descriptions of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources within the project area, and a
listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered or special concern species. A
listing of designated species can be found on the N.C. Natural Heritage Program's website at
http://www.ncnhp.org. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with
both state and federal endangered species permits.
2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts
to surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas and streams aid in flood
control and water quality protection. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and
NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or
wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project.
3. Define the service area for the project, including any ETJs (extra -territorial jurisdiction), and
provide a map of the service area.
4. Provide a description of project activities that will occur within wetlands and streams, such as fill
or channel alteration. The amount of impacts by alternative project designs should be listed.
5. Provide a description and a cover type map showing acreage of upland wildlife habitat impacted
by the project.
6. Discuss the extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation or fragmentation of wildlife
habitat (wetlands and uplands).
7. Discuss any measures proposed to avoid or reduce impacts of the project or to mitigate
unavoidable habitat losses.
NCWRC would like to see details on the impacts of demolishing and abandoning the existing structures,
including the removal of any equipment and pollutants. We offer the following preliminary comments
and recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources:
To minimize entrainment and impingement of eggs, larvae, and juveniles, the water intake screen
system must be incorporated into the intake design. This includes a maximum intake velocity of
0.25 ft/sec through a mesh or slotted surface with openings not to exceed 1.0 millimeter.
Methodology to clean the screen system must also be designed and discussed to minimize
impacts to eggs, larvae, and juveniles.
2. We recommend maintaining a minimum 100-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each
side of perennial streams and 50-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each side of
intermittent streams and wetlands.
Minimize clearing of the site to retain the maximum amount of native vegetation, particularly
large diameter hardwood trees. Avoid clearing the proposed project from roughly March through
August, which includes the migratory bird nesting season and maternity roosting season for bats,
such as the tricolored bat.
4. During project construction, the trench for the installation of the raw water main should not be
left open because it can trap or injure wildlife. We recommend closing trenches at the end of each

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DEQ Project No. 1861
day or conduct sweeps of trenches to clear wildlife at least once in the morning prior to
construction.
5. Non-native plants should not be used for seeding disturbed areas. Specifically, avoid using
Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza, which are invasive and/or non-native. A list of
alternatives to non-native species has been attached. Alternatively, use grains, such as oats,
wheat, or rye for temporary cover and native seed mixes for permeant seeding.
6. We strongly recommend using biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control
devices throughout the site. Silt fencing, fiber rolls, and/or other products should have loose -
weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical
and horizontal twines. Silt fencing or similar materials that have been reinforced with plastic or
metal mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species.
Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources including
destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project. Please contact
me at [phone] or olivia.munzerkncwildlife.org if there are any questions about these comments
or for free technical guidance.

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
DATE:
TO:
FROM
RE:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 10, 2023
Michael Scott, Division Director through Sharon Brinkley
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Field Operations Branch
DEQ Project #1861, Rowan County, NC
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities - Pump Station Project, Salisbury
The Solid Waste Section has reviewed environmental scoping request to move/construct a new
pump station in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. Any structures proposed to be demolished
should be evaluated for lead, asbestos, or other contaminants may be present and must be
managed appropriately. Otherwise, the review has been completed and has found no adverse impact
on the surrounding community and likewise knows of no situations in the community, which would
affect this project from a solid waste perspective.
During the project, every feasible effort should be made to minimize the generation of waste, to
recycle materials for which viable markets exist, and to use recycled products and materials in the
development of this project where suitable. Any waste generated by this project that cannot be
beneficially reused or recycled must be disposed of at a solid waste management facility approved
to manage the respective waste type. The Section strongly recommends that any contractors are
required to provide proof of proper disposal for all waste generated as part of the project. A list of
permitted solid waste management facilities is available on the Solid Waste Section portal site at:
https://deq.nc. ov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section/solid-waste-permitted-
facility-information-and-guidance/solid-waste-facility-lists
Please contact Kim Sue, Environmental Senior Specialist, for any questions regarding solid waste
management for this project. Ms. Sue can be reached at [phone] or by email at
kim.sue@ncdenrj; ov.
Ec: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head
Kim Sue, Environmental Senior Specialist
loor North CaroBna Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Waste Management
tc,�e-D E Q Asheville Regional office 1 2090 U.S. Highway70 1 5wannanoa, North Carolina 28778
NOFITH CAROLINA
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIIZABETH S. B1SER
Secrefory
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Date: April 5, 2023
To: Michael Scott, Director
Division of Waste Management
Through: Janet Macdonald
Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch
From: Katie C Tatum
Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Subject: NEPA Project # 23-0211 City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
The Superfund Section has reviewed the proximity of sites under its jurisdiction to the City of Salisbury
project. Proposed project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump station approximately 2,500 feet
downriver and constructing new infrastructure so that the pump station is accessible during flood conditions.
No (0) Superfund Section sites and no (0) Brownfields Program Sites were identified within one mile of
the project as shown on the attached report.
Please contact Janet Macdonald at 919.707.8349 if you have any questions concerning the
Superfund Section review portion of this SEPA/NEPA inquiry.
� North Carolina Department of EnvlronmentaI Quality I Division of Waste Management
217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I kaleigh. North Carolina 27699-1646
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919.707S200

4/5/23, 11:31 AM
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Area of Interest (AOI) Information
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N/A
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Department of Environmental Quality Project
Internal Review
Project Number: DEQ#1861 County: Rowan Date Received: 3-31-2023
Due Date: 4-11-2023
Project Description: Preliminary Review - FEMA-funded project— Proposal to improve the flood resilience
of SRU's Yadkin River raw water intake and pump station.
This Project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office
Asheville
Fayetteville
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Raleigh
Washington
Wilmington
Winston Salem
Manager Sign-Off/Region:
Regional Office Area
7 Air
7 DWR
7 DWR - Public Water
7 DEMLR (LQ & SW)
7 DWM
Response (check all applicable)
No objection to project as proposed.
Insufficient information to complete review
In -House Review
Air Quality
ZWaste Mgmt
Water Resources Mgmt (Public
Water, Planning & Water
Quality Program)
�DWR-Transportation Unit
Date:
4/11/23
X
No Comment
Coastal Management
Marine Fisheries
& PS Div. of
ZCC
Emergency Mgmt
DMF-Shellfish Sanitation
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Olivia
Wildlife/DOT
In -House Reviewer/Agency:
Melodi Deaver,Hazardous Waste Section
Other (specify or attach comments)

Roy Cooper, Governor
■■ NC DEPARTMENT OF
■■ on NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■
Jared Symonds
Water Intake; 415045
Dear Jared Symonds:
June 19, 2023
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
MistV Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural heritage Program
NCN H DE-22345
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httgs://www.fws.gov/offices/D i rectory/ListOffi ces.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler(a)ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
© 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 919,707.9120 • FAX 919,707.9121

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Yadkin River Raw Water Intake
Project No. 415045
June 19, 2023
NCN H DE-22345
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner Type
City of Salisbury Open Space
City of Salisbury
Local Government
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Crowther South
Three Rivers Land Trust
Private
Yadkin River Game Land
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
State
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
NC Land and Water Fund Project
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
State
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement
Three Rivers Land Trust
Private
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement
Three Rivers Land Trust
Private
;NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/help.
Data query generated on June 19, 2023; source: NCNHP, Spring (April) 2023. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses
before project initiation as new information is continually
added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Yadkin River Raw Water Intake
Project No. 415045
June 19, 2023
NCN H DE-22345
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID
Scientific Name
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Common NamMate
Element
Group
rvation
Occurrence
Rank
Natural 3905
Dry-Mesic
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Community
Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Vascular Plant 38896
Malaxis bayardii
Appalachian Adder's- 1890-07-29
H
mouth
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Honeycutt Road Woods R4 (Moderate)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
City of Salisbury Open Space
City of Salisbury
Rowan County - Ellis Park
Rowan County
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Bittinger Farm
Three Rivers Land Trust
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Crowther North
Three Rivers Land Trust
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Crowther South
Three Rivers Land Trust
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Picklers Bluff
Three Rivers Land Trust
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve - Springer
Three Rivers Land Trust
Yadkin River Game Land
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Land and Water Fund Conservation Agreement
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Land and Water Fund Project
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Land and Water Fund Project
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement
NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement
NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement
Three Rivers Land Trust
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement
Three Rivers Land Trust
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State
Global
State
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
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G1G2
S1
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Local Government
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Private
Private
Private
Private
State
State
State
State
State
State
State
State
State
Private
Private

Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner i
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement Three Rivers Land Trust Private
Three Rivers Land Trust Easement Three Rivers Land Trust Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on June 19, 2023; source: NCNHP, Spring (April) 2023. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Appendix E. USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 28 June 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: W1-1SP
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds, Nicole Pellegrini, Ryan Shy Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): toeslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): slightly concave Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.741044 Long:-80.459383 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: R4SBC
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Sample point lies at toeslope of a hill to the southwest and in a floodplain of Yadkin River. A slight
rise in elevation is present between the wetland and the bank of Yadkin River, forming a closed
depression at the toe. See Photos D-3 and D-4.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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
V Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes `� No
Depth (inches): $
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches): 6
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: W1-1SP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Platanus occidentalis
3 Fraxinus pennsylvanica
4 Carpinus caroliniana
5 Ulmus rubra
6. Liquidambar styraciflua
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica
2 Acernegundo
3 Viburnum prunifolium
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Commelina diffusa
2 Commelina virginica
3 Pilea pumila
4 Persicaria virginiana
5. Carex lupulina
6. Acernegundo
7.
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12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Vitis rotundifolia
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute
% Cover
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20
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15
15
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Species? Status
YES FAG
YES FACW
YES FACW
NO FAG
NO FAG
NO FAC
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 7 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 8 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 87.5 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
115
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
5
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FACW
FAC species x 3 =
5
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UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
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Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
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5 NO
FAG
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
5 NO
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2 NO
FAG
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb — All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
82 = Total Cover
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
2 YES
FAG
2 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
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Present? Yes No
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SOIL
Sampling Point: Wi-iSP
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) % Typel Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-7 7.5YR 4/4 100 5YR 5/8 40 D PL silty loam
7-16 7.5YR 5/3 100 5YR 5/8 60 D
PL silty loam saturated
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (At)
_ Dark Surface (S7)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6)
Black Histic (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric
Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks: Water table is present at 8 inches depth. Soil is saturated at 6 inches depth.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 28 June 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: U1-1
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds, Nicole Pellegrini, Ryan Shy Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): toeslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.740879 Long:-80.459316 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Chewacla NWI classification: none
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Sample point is located at toeslope of hill to the west and within floodplain of Yadkin River. See
Photo D-2.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No `�
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Sample point meets wetland hydrology criteria by presence of secondary indicators.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: U1-1
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Liquidambar styraciflua
3 Carpinus caroliniana
4 Acer rubrum
5 Ulmus rubra
6.
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Persicaria virginiana
2 Carex lupulina
3 Polygonum hydropiperoides
4 Boehmeria cylindrica
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Toxicodendron radicans
2 Vitis riparia
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute
Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover
Species?
Status
Number of Dominant Species
20
YES
FAG
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 7 (A)
20
YES
FAC
Total Number of Dominant
10
YES
FAG
Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
5
NO
FAG
5
NO
FAC
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 % (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
60
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
5
YES
FACW
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
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50 YES OBL
20 NO OBL
2 NO FACW
122 = Total Cover
80 YES FAG
5 NO FACW
85 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb — All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: U1-1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
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_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6)
Black Histic (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, _ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
Sandy Redox (S5) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type: root
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Depth (inches): 14 I Hydric Soil Present? Yes
Remarks: No discernible redox features. Root refusal at 14 inches depth.
No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 23 August 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: SP3
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): floodplain Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.742645 Long:-80.4630433 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: PF01 Ah
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Sample point was taken from an area between Hannah Ferry road and the pond. No flag was hung
at this sample point. See Photos D-17 and D-18.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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 V
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes `� No
Depth (inches): 7
Saturation Present? Yes '� No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: SP3
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acer rubrum
2 Nyssa sylvatica
3 Salix nigra
4 Populus deltoides
5 Platanus occidentalis
6. Liquidambar styraciflua
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Cephalanthus occidentalis
2 Nyssa sylvatica
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Urochloa platyphylla
2 Penthorum sedoides
3 Sagittaria latifolia
4 Saururus cernuus
5. Persicaria virginiana
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute
Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover
Species?
Status
Number of Dominant Species
20
YES
FAG
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
10
YES
FAC
Total Number of Dominant
5
NO
OBL
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5
NO
FAG
4
NO
FACW
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
2
NO
FAC
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
46
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
15
YES
OBL
FAC species x 3 =
5
YES
FAG
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
zo
= Total Cover
_
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
71
VP_q
FA('.
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
15 NO
OBL
5 NO
OBL
5 NO
OBL
1 NO
FAG
101 = Total Cover
0 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: SP3
Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-14 7.5YR 5/1 100 7.5YR 5/6 40 D PL silty loam detritus layers present
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (At)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Dark Surface (S7)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 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 136, 122)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soi
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At6)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 23 August 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: SP4
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): rise between N and S depressions Local relief (concave, convex, none): slightly convex Slope (%): 0.5 % - S
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.7427636 Long:-80.4620130 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: PF01 Ah
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Vegetation at the site passes the Dominance Test because all dominant species have a FAC hydric
rating. No hydric soil indicators were present. No flag was hung at this sample point. See Photos
D-19 and D-20.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No `�
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
SP4 meets wetland hydrology criteria due to the presence of two secondary indicators.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: SP4
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Platanus occidentalis
3 Ulmus rubra
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Viola sororia
2 Boehmeria cylindrica
3 Persicaria virginiana
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Smilax rotundifolia
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
100 YES FAG
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
15 NO FACW
Total Number of Dominant
5 NO FAG
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
120 = Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
20 YES FAG
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
20
= Total Cover
_
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Qn VP_q FA('.
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
10 NO FACW
5 NO FAG
105 = Total Cover
2 YES FAG
2 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: SP4
Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-20 7.5YR 3/4 100 silty clay loam Organic material present throughout. Dry.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (At)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Dark Surface (S7)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 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 136, 122)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soi
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At6)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 23 August 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: SP5
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): flat woodland Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.742153 Long:-80.460565 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: PF01 Ah
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Site is dominated by Acer negundo (FAC). No hydric soil indicators were present. No flag was hung
at this sample point. See Photos D-21 and D-22.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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 V
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No V
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No '"
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: SP5
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Acer saccharinum
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Viola sororia
2 Ulmus alata
3 Commelina virginica
4 Endodeca serpentaria
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
100 YES FAG
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
40 NO FACW
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 3 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
140 = Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
30 YES FAC
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
30 = Total Cover
_
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
,n vFc PA('.
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1 NO
FACU
1 NO
FACW
1 NO
UPL
13 = Total Cover
° = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
All dominant species have a FAC hydric rating.
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: SP5
Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-20 7.5YR 4/4 100 silty clay loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (At)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Dark Surface (S7)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 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 136, 122)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soi
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At6)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 23 August 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: SP6
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): slight depression north to south Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.742705 Long:-80.460019 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: PF01 Ah
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
No hydric soil indicators were present. No flag was hung at this sample point. See Photos D-23 and
D-24.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No `�
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
D2 (geomorphic position) - the sample
point is within a N-S depression
that possibly holds water
during flood events.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: SP6
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Celtis occidentalis
3 Liquidambar styraciflua
4 Platanus occidentalis
5Virburnum nudum
6.
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Boehmeria cylindrica
2 Viola sororia
3 Glechoma hederacea
4. Endodeca serpentaria
5. Carya cordiformis
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Vitis rotundifolia
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute
% Cover
90
15
10
5
2
Dominant Indicator
Species? Status
YES FAG
NO FACU
NO FAG
NO FACW
NO FAC
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 % (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
122
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
20
YES
FAG
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
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t o YES FAC
5 NO FACU
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
1 NO UPL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
1 FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
47 = Total Cover
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
20 YES FAG
20 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: SP6
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-5 7.5YR 5/3 70 sandy loam
5-16 7.5YR 4/4 100 sandy loam
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. `Location: PL=Pore Lininq, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (At)
_ Dark Surface (S7)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At 6)
Black Histic (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric
Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site: Yadkin River RWPS Relocation City/County: Rowan County Sampling Date: 23 August 2023
Applicant/Owner: City of Salisbury State: NC Sampling Point: SP7
Investigator(s): Jared Symonds Section, Township, Range: North Carolina is a non-PLSS region.
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): flat woodland Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.741498 Long:-80.459200 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: ChA - Chewacla loam NWI classification: PF01 Ah
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
Insufficient indicators present to support wetland hydrology or hydric soils. No flag was hung at this
sample point. See Photos D-25 and D-26.
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 (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ 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
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No `�
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: SP7
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Acernegundo
2 Acer saccharinum
3 Ulmus rubra
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft radius )
1 Ligustrum sinense
2 Acer saccharinum
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 ft radius )
1 Boehmeria cylindrica
2 Viola sororia
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft radius )
1 Parthenocissus quinquefolia
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Absolute
Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover
Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
50
YES FAG
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
45
YES FACW
Total Number of Dominant
10
NO FAG
Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 67i (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
105
= Total Cover
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
15
YES FACU
FAC species x 3 =
5
YES FACW
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: 0 (A) 0 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 0
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
zo
= Total Cover
_
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
inn
VI=C FArtAi
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
20 NO FAC
120 = Total Cover
10 YES FACU
i0 = Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: SP7
Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-18 7.5YR 4/6 100 clay loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (At)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Dark Surface (S7)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 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 136, 122)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soi
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (At6)
(MLRA 147, 148)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
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10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 280
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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NOTES:
1. SEE GENERAL NOTES ON C-00-001.
SEE C-99-503 FOR STORM DRAIN
STRUCTURE SCHEDULE AND C-06-801
FOR PUMP STATION DRIVE CURVE
TABLE. SEE C-06-801 FOR ROAD
PROFILE AND CROSS SECTIONS.
2. ALL TREES, STUMPS AND BRUSH
SHALL BE REMOVED TO EXTENTS
SHOWN OR AS REQUIRED WITHIN
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE AND AREA
SHALL BE SEEDED.
3. REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION SECTION FOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTURBANCES
WITHIN AND RESTORATION OF
WETLAND AREAS.
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WITH USACE, NCDEQ, AND ENGINEER
PRIOR TO STARTING CONSTRUCTION _
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PRIOR TO COMMENCING LAND
DISTURBING ACTIVITIES. I FACILITIES
NOT FOR
CONSTRUCTION
REVISIONS AND RECORD OF ISSUE
DESIGNED: JRS,JGC
DETAILED: FLL
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STRUCTURE SCHEDULE AND C-06-801
FOR PUMP STATION DRIVE CURVE
TABLE. SEE C-06-801 FOR ROAD
PROFILE AND CROSS SECTIONS.
2. ALL TREES, STUMPS AND BRUSH
SHALL BE REMOVED TO EXTENTS
SHOWN OR AS REQUIRED WITHIN
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE AND AREA
SHALL BE SEEDED.
13 BLACK & VEATCH
Black & Veatch International Company
Business License No. F-0794
10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 280
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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YADKIN RIVER RAW
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CHECKED:
APPROVED:
DATE: DECEMBER 2023
PROJECT NO.: 415045
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Attachment 4 Wetland Restoration Plan
BLACK & VEATCH I Attachments 129

WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities Proposed
Raw Water Intake & Pump Station,
Rowan County, North Carolina
B&V PROJECT NO. 415045
PREPARED FOR
City of Salisbury, NC
15 FEBRUARY 2024
13. BLACK&VEATCH

City of Salisbury, NC I Wetland Restoration Plan
1.0 Introduction
A proactive wetland restoration plan (WRP) has been prepared in support of Salisbury -Rowan Utilities'
proposed raw water intake and pump station project (Project) in accordance with USACE Wilmington
district regional condition 11. Regional condition 11 is quoted below:
11. Temporary Access Fills. The permittee shall submit a PCN to the District Engineer prior to
commencing the activity if the activity will involve the discharge of dredged or fill material into
more than 0.1 acres of wetlands or 0.02 acres of stream channel for the construction of temporary
access fills and/or temporary road crossings. The PCN must include a restoration plan that
thoroughly describes how all temporary fills will be removed, how pre -project conditions will be
restored, and include a timetable for all restoration activities.
It was determined that a restoration plan was necessary due to an estimated total of 0.26 acre of
temporary wetland impacts associated with the Project. No stream channel impacts are anticipated.
Anticipated temporary wetland impacts include fill in the form of timber or geotextile traction aids and
trenching for a buried concrete encased raw water pipeline.
2.0 Temporary Wetland Impacts
Temporary wetland impacts associated with the Project occur in 3 locations (Exhibits 1 & 2).
Two fill locations are associated with a temporary access road that will be used to transport construction
equipment, materials, personnel, and machinery. Temporary impacts associated with the access road
total to 0.047 acre. Wetlands impacted are palustrine emergent wetlands dominated by broadleaf
signalgrass (Urochloa platyphylla), red maple (Acer rubrum), and black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica).
The remainder of temporary wetland impacts (0.213 acre) occur within a ponded, unconsolidated bottom
wetland that will be bridged over. A trench will be excavated within the pond where a concrete encased
raw water pipeline will be buried. The trench will be backfilled with material from the original excavation,
with care being taken to replace the top 12 inches of the trench with original topsoil. The pond is
surrounded by facultative and wetland obligate species such as broadleaf signalgrass, red maple, black
tupelo, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), sycamore (Plantanus occidentalis), black willow (Salix nigra),
and broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia).
3.0 Wetland Disturbance and Restoration Specifications
Wetland disturbance and restoration specifications will be provided to the Project contractor in the
specification sheet attached here as Exhibit 3 (see Section 3.6 of Exhibit 3 for wetland -specific notes) and
noted in project drawings (Exhibits 1 & 2). Specifications are broken into two respective sections and are
listed in bullet form below:
Wetland Disturbances
Contractor shall schedule a coordination meeting with Engineer, NCDEQ erosion control
inspector, and US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) prior to commencing any land disturbing
activities within or along wetlands to develop a strategy to mitigate pollution of wetlands during
construction. Contractor shall come prepared with proposed measures to prevent disturbed
soils or other pollutants from entering wetlands.
BLACK & VEATCH

City of Salisbury, NC I Wetland Restoration Plan
Only wetland areas within the limits of disturbance indicated on the Drawings have been
permitted for disturbance. Any additional disturbances outside of the limits of disturbance shall
be submitted to USACE and NCDEQ for approval prior to commencing land disturbance
activities.
Contractor shall clearly flag wetland boundaries prior to commencing land disturbing activities.
Flags shall remain for the duration of construction.
Temporary fills within wetland areas shall be limited to timber or geotextile traction aids.
For any temporary excavations necessary within wetland areas, excavated materials shall be
stored in upland areas to be used to backfill the excavation with the same materials. The top 12
inches of backfill material shall consist of topsoil from the original excavation.
Wetland Restoration
Immediately following the completion of land disturbing activities within wetland areas, timbers
or geotextile traction aids shall be fully removed.
Disturbed wetland areas and a 50-foot buffer shall be regraded to match pre -construction
conditions.
Soil erosion control measures shall be used to stabilize disturbed wetland areas upon
completion of grading activities.
Disturbed wetland areas and a 50-foot buffer shall be permanently seeded or planted with
native vegetation within 30 days of completion of grading activities.
Temporary seeding shall be completed within the timeframe listed on the Drawings if
permanent seeding or planting has not yet been completed.
Disturbed banks of ponded wetland areas shall be stabilized with native seeded vegetation
mats to create an erosion -resistant living shoreline.
Disturbed emergent wetlands shall be seeded or planted with a native herbaceous vegetation
mixture.
Disturbed forested wetlands shall be seeded or planted with a native canopy vegetation
mixture.
Attachments:
WRP Exhibit 1 — Wetland Disturbances, Drawing C-02-101
WRP Exhibit 2 — Wetland Disturbances, Drawing C-02-104
WRP Exhibit 3 — Environmental Protection Specifications for the Project
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1. SEE GENERAL NOTES ON C-00-001.
SEE C-99-503 FOR STORM DRAIN
STRUCTURE SCHEDULE AND C-06-801
FOR PUMP STATION DRIVE CURVE
TABLE. SEE C-06-801 FOR ROAD
PROFILE AND CROSS SECTIONS.
2. ALL TREES, STUMPS AND BRUSH
SHALL BE REMOVED TO EXTENTS
SHOWN OR AS REQUIRED WITHIN
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE AND AREA
SHALL BE SEEDED.
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PROTECTION SECTION FOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTURBANCES
WITHIN AND RESTORATION OF
WETLAND AREAS.
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WITH USACE, NCDEQ, AND ENGINEER
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ENGINEER AND NCDEQ. THE
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PRIOR TO COMMENCING LAND
WATER SUPPLY
DISTURBING ACTIVITIES. I FACILITIES
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CONSTRUCTION
REVISIONS AND RECORD OF ISSUE
DESIGNED: JRS,JGC
DETAILED: FLL
CHECKED:
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DATE: DECEMBER 2023
PROJECT NO.: 415045
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Environmental Protection
SECTION 01 57 19 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE.
A. This section provides guidelines pertaining to protection of the environment during the
construction of this Project. The intent is to reduce soil erosion, sedimentation, air
pollution, water pollution, and noise to the lowest reasonably achievable level.
1.2 GENERAL.
A. Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
The Contractor shall be totally responsible for controlling erosion and
sedimentation and preventing damage to public and private property caused by
erosion. Contractor shall prevent erosion of soil on the site and adjacent property
resulting from his construction activities. Effective erosion control measures shall
be initiated prior to the commencement of clearing, grading, excavation, or other
operations that will disturb the natural protection.
Work shall be scheduled to expose areas subject to erosion for the shortest possible
time, and natural vegetation preserved to the greatest extent practicable.
Temporary storage and construction buildings shall be located, and construction
traffic routed, to minimize erosion.
Prior to the commencement of clearing, grading, excavation, or other operations
that will disturb the natural protection, Contractor shall submit his plans for
controlling erosion and sedimentation to the Engineer in writing for record
purposes. Engineer's review of Contractor's erosion control plan will be solely to
determine that Contractor does plan to control erosion and sedimentation.
Engineer's review of Contractor's erosion control plan shall not relieve Contractor
of his responsibilities to control erosion and sedimentation, and Contractor's
responsibilities to prevent damage to public and private property caused by
erosion.
In addition, the Contractor may be required to provide additional erosion control
at the site as directed by the Engineer, Owner, or county or state regulatory agency.
Costs for additional erosion control shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of
Contractor and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the lump sum
bid.
6. Stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable in portions of the
site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased, but in
no case more than 14 days, and 7 days in certain areas, after the construction
activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently ceased. The
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Ground Stabilization table in the Drawings provides additional guidance on these
requirements.
Erosion control will be a condition for recommendation of progress payment
applications.
Contractor shall maintain records per requirements of state and local agencies.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 AIR POLLUTION.
A. Open Burning.
Open burning of materials resulting from any land clearing associated with this
project or any discarded construction materials or by-products is strictly
prohibited.
B. Dust Control.
The Contractor shall control dust throughout their contract period within the
project area and at all other areas affected by the construction. This includes, but
is not specifically limited to, paved and unpaved roads, haul roads, access roads,
disposal sites, borrow pits, and material and equipment storage sites. Dust control
measures may include, but are not limited to, wetting down disturbed earth
surfaces or eliminating traffic across them, removing accumulations of dirt from
paved areas by hand or mechanical means, and washing streets at the end of the
work day. Such dust control measures shall be taken when required by the
Engineer or the controlling agency for streets and roadways. Contractor shall
provide protection for existing equipment, especially air handling equipment, in
order to prevent damage due to dust. Protection measures may include, but are not
limited to wrapping equipment, cleaning equipment, and replacing filters as
necessary.
3.2 NOISE CONTROL.
A. The Contractor shall keep the noise level on this project to the lowest level that is
reasonably achievable through the use of proper mufflers on motorized equipment and
through conduct of operations in a manner that minimizes noise.
3.3 WATER POLLUTION.
A. The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the
Project to prevent pollution of rivers, streams, and water impoundments. Pollutants such
as chemicals, fuels, lubricants, bitumens, concretes, grouts, raw sewage, or any other
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harmful waste shall not be discharged into or alongside of any watercourse,
impoundment, or channel. Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and remediation.
3.4 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL.
A. General.
The Project is subject to periodic inspection during construction by the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
The Drawings may not show all required erosion control measures. The Contractor
shall be required to add to the erosion control measures as required.
Refer to the Wetland Disturbances and Restoration paragraph for additional
requirements for erosion and sediment control for work within and along wetlands.
B. Construction, Maintenance, and Removal.
The Contractor shall construct and maintain all erosion control measures as
indicated on the Drawings and be responsible for removal after Substantial
Completion. The Contractor shall inspect erosion control devices at least once
every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours (weekends and holidays included) after
any storm event greater than 0.5-inches of rain per 24-hour period and shall clean
or otherwise remove silt build-up as necessary to maintain them in proper working
order.
Temporary erosion control structures shall be removed after protected areas have
been stabilized.
C. Noncompliance.
Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the preceding requirements may
result in the Contractor receiving formal notification by the state to initiate such
measures. If compliance is not forthcoming within 48 hours of receipt of
notification, the Owner may suspend all or portions of the work pursuant to the
North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1983 (GS 113A-54).
D. Methods.
Details for erosion control practices to be used for this Project are shown on the
Drawings, conforming to the 1988 North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual
2013 Revision. Specifications for these practices follow.
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E. Construction Entrances.
A temporary gravel area or pad shall be constructed at all points where vehicles
enter and leave a construction site. The Contractor shall clear the entrance and exit
area of all vegetation, roots, and other objectionable material and properly grade
and place gravel to the grade and dimensions shown on the plans. Provide drainage
to carry water to a sediment trap or other suitable outlet. Use geotextile fabrics
where noted to improve stability of foundation in locations subject to seepage or
high water table.
Maintain the gravel pad in a condition to prevent mud or sediment from leaving
the construction site. This may require periodic topdressing with 2-inch stone.
Immediately remove all objectionable materials spilled, washed, or tracked onto
public roadways.
F. Diversion Ditches.
1. Temporary ridges, an excavated channel, or a combination ridge and channel shall
be constructed across sloping land as shown to protect work areas from upslope
runoff and/or to divert sediment -laden water to traps or stable outlets.
2. Remove and properly dispose of all trees, brush, stumps, and other objectionable
material. Diversions that are to serve longer than 30 working days should be seeded
and mulched as soon as they are constructed. Provide sufficient room around
diversions to permit machine regrading and cleanout.
3. Inspect temporary diversions once a week and after every rainfall. Remove
sediment from the flow area and repair the ridge. Carefully check outlets and make
timely repairs as needed.
4. Diversions noted as clean water diversion ditches on the Drawings collect offsite
runoff and divert it from entering the site. These diversion ditches shall be lined
with sod or rip rap to prevent contamination of the runoff from the disturbed soil.
5. When the protected area is permanently stabilized, remove the ridge and the
channel to blend with the natural ground level and provide seeding.
G. Inlet Protection.
A temporary sediment control barrier shall be formed around storm drain and curb
inlets using standard concrete block and gravel or rock doughnut as shown on the
Drawings. This method of inlet protection applies to both standard drop inlets and
catch basins.
2. Remove sediment as necessary to provide adequate storage volume for subsequent
rains. When the contributing drainage area has been adequately stabilized, remove
all materials and any unstable soil. Bring disturbed area to proper grade.
Appropriately stabilize all bare areas around the inlet.
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H. Silt Fence.
Temporary sediment barriers constructed of filter fabric, buried at the bottom,
stretched and supported by posts shall be installed below small disturbed areas as
shown on the Drawings to retain sediment by reducing the flow velocity of sheet
flows to allow sediment deposition. Silt fencing shall be placed at the extreme
limits of the disturbed area as shown on the Drawings.
Posts shall be 1.25 pounds/linear feet minimum steel with a minimum length of 5
feet. The steel posts shall have projections to facilitate fastening the fabric. Filter
fabric shall be a synthetic fabric of at least 95% by weight of polyolefins or
polyester, with properties conforming to requirements in North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and
Design Manual 2013 Revision. Synthetic filter fabric shall contain ultraviolet ray
inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable
construction life at a temperature range of 0 to 120 degree Fahrenheit. For
reinforcement of standard strength filter fabric, wire fence of at least 14 gauge with
a maximum of 6 inches mesh spacing shall be used.
Silt fence shall be inspected at least once a week and after each rain. Sediment
deposits shall be removed prior to reaching a depth of six inches. Remove all
fencing materials and stabilize area after contributing drainage area has been
properly stabilized.
1. Outlet Stabilization.
Permanent riprap channels at the outlet of a lined channel or storm drain pipeline
shall be constructed as shown on the Drawings to reduce the flow velocity and
dissipate energy.
The outlet area shall be excavated and compacted to the density of the surrounding
undisturbed material. Filter fabric shall be placed on the prepared subgrade as
indicated on the Drawings. Filter fabric shall overlap a minimum of 1 foot. The
riprap apron shall be constructed on zero grade with top elevation level with
adjacent ground. Seeding shall be provided on disturbed areas adjacent to the
riprap.
Riprap outlet structures shall be inspected after heavy rains, and any necessary
repairs shall be made.
Slope Stabilization.
Any temporary or permanent slope with a slope of 4:1 or steeper that is disturbed
by construction or grading activities shall be stabilized by rolled erosion control
products (matting), riprap, green armoring system, or hydraulically applied mulch.
2. Any permanent slope with a slope of 2:1 or steeper that is disturbed by construction
or grading activities shall be stabilized with a green armoring system, unless
otherwise indicated on the Drawings.
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Hydraulically Applied Mulch.
a. Hydraulically applied mulch products with a seed mixture and adhesive
properties to bind the mulch and seed together and to the exposed soil
surface, such as Profile Products Flexterra HP-FGM, Profile Products
CocoFlex ET-FGM, or an approved equal, shall be installed per the
manufacturer's recommendations, including but not limited to proper
tracking of slopes, the use of any recommended soil amendments based on
soil testing to improve growth and stabilization, and/or the use of a turf
reinforcement matting (Profile Products Futerra or approved equal) as
applicable for the site conditions. The selected product(s) for installation
shall be submitted to Engineer with documentation noting the applicability
of the product for the slopes proposed for use. All work shall be completed
by a contractor with experience or training in application of the proposed
products.
Green Armoring Systems.
a. Contractor shall install Profile GreenArmor System or approved equal to
stabilize slopes and establish vegetation. The green armoring system shall
be installed per the manufacturer's recommendations, including but not
limited to the turf reinforcement matting used based on site conditions,
proper tracking of slopes and/or the use of soil amendments to improve
growth and stabilization, as applicable for the site conditions, anticipated
shear stresses, and the results of soil testing. The selected products for
installation shall be submitted to Engineer with documentation noting the
applicability of the product for the slopes proposed for use. All work shall
be completed by a contractor with experience or training in application of
the proposed products.
Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP).
a. Blankets, nets, and matting shall be installed to reduce soil erosion and assist
in the growth, establishment and protection of vegetation. RECPs shall be
used on slopes of 2:1 or greater and with more than 10 feet of vertical relief.
Nets must be used in conjunction with mulch. Excelsior, woven straw
blankets and coir (coconut fiber) blankets may be installed without mulch.
b. Slope shall be graded and seeded. All gullies, rills, and any other disturbed
areas must be fine graded prior to installation of RECP. All large rocks, dirt
clods, stumps, roots, grass clumps, trash, and other obstruction from the soil
surface shall be removed. RECP shall be placed 2-3 feet above the top of
the slope and into an excavated end trench. The RECP shall be pinned at 1-
foot intervals along the bottom of the trench, then backfilled and compacted.
The RECP shall be unrolled down the slope making direct contact between
the soil and the RECP. Each roll shall overlap a minimum of 3-inches with
the adjacent roll. Pin the RECP to the ground using staples or pins in a 3-
foot center to center pattern, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
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C. The following RECP products shall be installed in the following areas:
Slope
Material
Manufacturer
1:1 to 4:1
SC250
North American Green or
approved equal
<4:1
DS75
North American Green or
approved equal
Riprap Slope Stabilization.
a. Riprap may be installed on slopes to reduce soil erosion in areas to replace
seeding and RECP. Excavated rock used for slope stabilization shall meet
the criteria for Class 1 riprap for slope stabilization. Final surface of riprap
shall match finished contours indicated on the Drawings. Riprap slope
stabilization shall only be used on slopes equal to or greater than 4:1. Filter
fabric must be installed under the riprap.
Water Bar (Right -of -Way Diversions). Not Used
Temporary Seeding.
Rapid growing annual grasses, small grains or legumes shall be planted as a
temporary cover for erosion control on disturbed areas that will remain
unstabilized for a period of more than 30 days. This practice applies to cleared
areas, diversions, dams, temporary sediment basins, temporary road banks, and
topsoil stockpiles where vegetation is needed for less than 1 year.
The soil shall be prepared in accordance with the Seeding section.
Contractor shall collect soil samples at the start of construction and send them to
the state Extension Service or an independent agricultural soil testing lab, such as
Profile Products (or an approved equal), for soil testing to develop a recommended
temporary seed mixture to provide site stabilization for the duration of
construction. The quantity, locations, and depth of soil samples shall be as
recommended by the soil testing facility. Lab report and nutrient recommendations
shall be provided to Engineer. Temporary seed mixture shall be installed as
recommended by the seed manufacturer with recommended straw, matting, mulch
or other surface cover to prevent washout of seed based on the results of the soil
testing.
Construction In proximity to Streams.
During the construction, the Contractor shall make every effort to pile excavated
material on the side of the ditch line away from the natural watercourse. Where
possible, the Contractor will leave intact a natural buffer zone between the
construction area and the natural watercourse. This area shall contain sufficient
vegetative cover to be capable of retarding and containing visible sedimentation to
the first 25 % of the buffer width. If a natural buffer zone is used as a primary means
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of erosion control in these areas, the Contractor must ensure that no land or
vegetation disturbing activity is conducted within its boundary during the entire
clearing and construction period. If Contractor places soil on or otherwise disturbs
a natural buffer zone contrary to the intent of the plans, Contractor shall install silt
fences or other appropriate erosion control measures at Contractor's own expense.
Should the proximity of construction not allow an adequate natural buffer zone,
the Contractor shall erect silt fences. Silt fences shall be maintained by the
Contractor until the ground cover has been established and is capable of retarding
erosion as determined by the Engineer. At that time, the fences shall be removed
and disposed of by the Contractor.
N. Construction within Waterways.
Prior to the start of any construction within a waterway or below the top of bank,
contractor shall install turbidity barriers as required to prevent the transport of any
sediment into the Yadkin River. Cofferdam installation and dewatering shall be
performed in accordance with the Cofferdam, and Excavation and Fill for
Structures specification sections. Contractor shall maintain turbidity barriers in
good condition throughout construction, inspected at minimum once per calendar
week, until all activities within the waterway and/or below the top of bank have
been completed.
O. Borrow Areas.
Borrow and/or spoil areas at the project site used by the Contractor (and approved
by the Engineer) shall be subject to all erosion control requirements contained
herein and to periodic inspection. If a borrow and/or spoil area is used, the
Contractor must prepare and submit an erosion sediment control plan, meeting
state requirements, to the Engineer 45 days in advance of land disturbing activities.
Excavated soils either at the site or at borrow areas will be piled in such a manner
and sufficient precautions taken to prevent their eroding or otherwise washing at
any time, including nights, holidays, weekends, etc.
3.5 TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION.
A. All trees and other vegetation which must be removed to perform the Work shall be
removed and disposed of by Contractor; however, no trees or cultured plants shall be
unnecessarily removed unless their removal is indicated on the Drawings. All trees and
plants not removed shall be protected against injury from construction operations.
B. Contractor shall take extra measure to protect trees outside of the limits of construction
as indicated on the drawings, such as erecting barricades, trimming to prevent damage
from construction equipment, and installing pipe and other Work by means of hand
excavation or tunneling methods. Such trees shall not be endangered by stockpiling
excavated material or storing equipment against the trunk.
C. When the injury or removal of trees designated to be preserved cannot be avoided, or
when removal and replacement is indicated on the Drawings, each tree injured beyond
repair or removed shall be replaced with a similar tree of the nearest size possible.
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D. All trimming, repair, and replacement of trees and plants shall be performed by
qualified nurserymen or horticulturists.
3.6 WETLAND DISTURBANCES AND RESTORATION
A. Wetland Disturbances.
1. Contractor shall schedule a coordination meeting with Engineer, NCDEQ erosion
control inspector, and US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) priorto commencing
any land disturbing activities within or along wetlands to develop a strategy to
mitigate pollution of wetlands during construction. Contractor shall come prepared
with proposed measures to prevent disturbed soils or other pollutants from entering
wetlands.
2. Only wetland areas within the limits of disturbance indicated on the Drawings have
been permitted for disturbance. Any additional disturbances outside of the limits
of disturbance shall be submitted to USACE and NCDEQ for approval prior to
commencing land disturbance activities.
3. Contractor shall clearly flag wetland boundaries prior to commencing land
disturbing activities. Flags shall remain for the duration of construction.
4. Temporary fills within wetland areas shall be limited to timber or geotextile
traction aids.
5. For any temporary excavations necessary within wetland areas, excavated
materials shall be stored in upland areas to be used to backfill the excavation with
the same materials. The top 12 inches of backfill material shall consist of topsoil
from the original excavation.
B. Wetland Restoration.
1. Immediately following the completion of land disturbing activities within wetland
areas, timbers or geotextile traction aids shall be fully removed.
2. Disturbed wetland areas and a 50 foot buffer shall be regraded to match pre -
construction conditions.
3. Soil erosion control measures shall be used to stabilize disturbed wetland areas
upon completion of grading activities.
4. Disturbed wetland areas and a 50 foot buffer shall be permanently seeded or
planted with native vegetation within 30 days of completion of grading activities.
a. Temporary seeding shall be completed within the timeframe listed on the
Drawings if permanent seeding or planting has not yet been completed.
b. Disturbed banks of ponded wetland areas shall be stabilized with native
seeded vegetation mats to create an erosion -resistant living shoreline.
C. Disturbed emergent wetlands shall be seeded or planted with a native
herbaceous vegetation mixture.
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d. Disturbed forested wetlands shall be seeded or planted with a native canopy
vegetation mixture.
End of Section
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City of Salisbury, NC I Pre -Construction Notification List of Attachments
Attachment 5 State Clearing House Input
BLACK & VEATCH I Attachments 145

ROY COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
To: Crystal Best
State Clearinghouse
NC Department of Administration
From: Lyn Biles
Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
Washington Regional Office
Re: 23-0211 (DEQ#1861)
Scoping Proposed project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump
station approximately 2,500 feet downriver and constructing new
infrastructure so that the pump station is accessible during flood conditions.
Rowan County
Date: April 12, 2023
The Department of Environment Quality has reviewed the proposal for the referenced project. The
comments are attached for the applicant's review.
The Department will continue to be available to assist the applicant with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
Attachments
E�J� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
_ 217 West Jones Street 11401 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1601
919.707.8600
6enermreM

9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Assistance and SEPA Coordinator
NCDENR Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Services
FROM: Olivia Munzer, Western Piedmont Coordinator.;
Habitat Conservation �-
DATE: 12 April 2023
SUBJECT: Preliminary Environmental Review for the FEMA-Funded Project to Improve Flood
Resilience of SRU's Yadkin River Raw Water Intake and Pump Station in Salisbury,
Rowan County. DEQ Project No. 1861.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
information. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the United States National
Environmental Policy Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661 et seq.).
Black & Veatch, on behalf of Salisbury -Rowan Utilities (SRU), is requesting a preliminary review for
their preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the FEMA-funded project to improve the flood
resilience of SRU's Yadkin River raw water intake and pump station in Salisbury, Rowan County, North
Carolina. The project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump station approximately 2,500 feet
downriver and construct new infrastructure so that the pump is accessible during flood conditions. The
project will include the construction of a combined tower intake structure and pump station, new access
road, access bridge, and water pipeline. If the old water intake structures are demolished, each would
require approximately 3,000 square feet (sf) of ground disturbance and the removal of the raw water
pump station would require 10,000 sf of disturbance with a maximum depth of 39 feet.
The project is at the confluence of the South Yadkin River and the Yadkin River and Deals Creek flow
through the property to be acquired for the project. The South Yadkin River and Deals Creek are
classified as Class C streams and the Yadkin River as a Water Supply IV and Critical Area by the NC
Division of Water Resources (NCDWR).
We have no current records of state or federally listed species at the site. The lack of records from the site
does not imply or confirm the absence of federal or state -listed species. An on -site survey is the only
means to determine if the proposed project may impact federal or state rare, threatened, or endangered
species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the endangered Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) and
Schweinitz's sunflower (Hehanthus schweinitzii), the proposed endangered tricolored bat Werimyotis
subflavus), and the candidate monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as potentially occurring at the site.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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The Environmental Assessment (EA) should include a detailed assessment of existing natural resources
within the project area and should discuss the potential of mitigating impacts to wetlands, waters, and
high -quality upland and riparian habitat. We encourage the applicant to consult the Department of
Environmental Quality's Guidance for Preparing SEPA Documents and Addressing Secondary and
Cumulative Impacts in preparing the environmental document. This document is available at
https:Hdeg.nc..go�L/perfnits-regulations/sepa. To facilitate our review of proposed project impacts on
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, we request the following information is included in the
environmental document. Although some of the information, requests and comments may not be
applicable to this project, these should facilitate preparation of an environmental document that addresses
impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources.
1. Include descriptions of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources within the project area, and a
listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered or special concern species. A
listing of designated species can be found on the N.C. Natural Heritage Program's website at
http://www.ncnhp.org. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with
both state and federal endangered species permits.
2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts
to surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas and streams aid in flood
control and water quality protection. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and
NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or
wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project.
3. Define the service area for the project, including any ETJs (extra -territorial jurisdiction), and
provide a map of the service area.
4. Provide a description of project activities that will occur within wetlands and streams, such as fill
or channel alteration. The amount of impacts by alternative project designs should be listed.
5. Provide a description and a cover type map showing acreage of upland wildlife habitat impacted
by the project.
6. Discuss the extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation or fragmentation of wildlife
habitat (wetlands and uplands).
7. Discuss any measures proposed to avoid or reduce impacts of the project or to mitigate
unavoidable habitat losses.
NCWRC would like to see details on the impacts of demolishing and abandoning the existing structures,
including the removal of any equipment and pollutants. We offer the following preliminary comments
and recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources:
To minimize entrainment and impingement of eggs, larvae, and juveniles, the water intake screen
system must be incorporated into the intake design. This includes a maximum intake velocity of
0.25 ft/sec through a mesh or slotted surface with openings not to exceed 1.0 millimeter.
Methodology to clean the screen system must also be designed and discussed to minimize
impacts to eggs, larvae, and juveniles.
2. We recommend maintaining a minimum 100-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each
side of perennial streams and 50-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each side of
intermittent streams and wetlands.
Minimize clearing of the site to retain the maximum amount of native vegetation, particularly
large diameter hardwood trees. Avoid clearing the proposed project from roughly March through
August, which includes the migratory bird nesting season and maternity roosting season for bats,
such as the tricolored bat.
4. During project construction, the trench for the installation of the raw water main should not be
left open because it can trap or injure wildlife. We recommend closing trenches at the end of each

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day or conduct sweeps of trenches to clear wildlife at least once in the morning prior to
construction.
5. Non-native plants should not be used for seeding disturbed areas. Specifically, avoid using
Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza, which are invasive and/or non-native. A list of
alternatives to non-native species has been attached. Alternatively, use grains, such as oats,
wheat, or rye for temporary cover and native seed mixes for permeant seeding.
6. We strongly recommend using biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control
devices throughout the site. Silt fencing, fiber rolls, and/or other products should have loose -
weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical
and horizontal twines. Silt fencing or similar materials that have been reinforced with plastic or
metal mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species.
Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources including
destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project. Please contact
me at [phone] or olivia.munzerkncwildlife.org if there are any questions about these comments
or for free technical guidance.

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
DATE:
TO:
FROM
RE:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 10, 2023
Michael Scott, Division Director through Sharon Brinkley
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section Field Operations Branch
DEQ Project #1861, Rowan County, NC
Salisbury -Rowan Utilities - Pump Station Project, Salisbury
The Solid Waste Section has reviewed environmental scoping request to move/construct a new
pump station in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. Any structures proposed to be demolished
should be evaluated for lead, asbestos, or other contaminants may be present and must be
managed appropriately. Otherwise, the review has been completed and has found no adverse impact
on the surrounding community and likewise knows of no situations in the community, which would
affect this project from a solid waste perspective.
During the project, every feasible effort should be made to minimize the generation of waste, to
recycle materials for which viable markets exist, and to use recycled products and materials in the
development of this project where suitable. Any waste generated by this project that cannot be
beneficially reused or recycled must be disposed of at a solid waste management facility approved
to manage the respective waste type. The Section strongly recommends that any contractors are
required to provide proof of proper disposal for all waste generated as part of the project. A list of
permitted solid waste management facilities is available on the Solid Waste Section portal site at:
https://deq.nc. ov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section/solid-waste-permitted-
facility-information-and-guidance/solid-waste-facility-lists
Please contact Kim Sue, Environmental Senior Specialist, for any questions regarding solid waste
management for this project. Ms. Sue can be reached at [phone] or by email at
kim.sue@ncdenrj; ov.
Ec: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head
Kim Sue, Environmental Senior Specialist
loor North CaroBna Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Waste Management
tc,�e-D E Q Asheville Regional office 1 2090 U.S. Highway70 1 5wannanoa, North Carolina 28778
NOFITH CAROLINA
a1*V0WftVW 828.296.4500

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIIZABETH S. B1SER
Secrefory
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Date: April 5, 2023
To: Michael Scott, Director
Division of Waste Management
Through: Janet Macdonald
Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch
From: Katie C Tatum
Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Subject: NEPA Project # 23-0211 City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
The Superfund Section has reviewed the proximity of sites under its jurisdiction to the City of Salisbury
project. Proposed project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump station approximately 2,500 feet
downriver and constructing new infrastructure so that the pump station is accessible during flood conditions.
No (0) Superfund Section sites and no (0) Brownfields Program Sites were identified within one mile of
the project as shown on the attached report.
Please contact Janet Macdonald at 919.707.8349 if you have any questions concerning the
Superfund Section review portion of this SEPA/NEPA inquiry.
� North Carolina Department of EnvlronmentaI Quality I Division of Waste Management
217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I kaleigh. North Carolina 27699-1646
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919.707S200

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Area of Interest (AOI) Information
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Summary
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0
N/A
N/A
Federal Remediation Branch Sites
0
N/A
N/A
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0
N/A
N/A
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10
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N/A
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0
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Department of Environmental Quality Project
Internal Review
Project Number: DEQ#1861 County: Rowan Date Received: 3-31-2023
Due Date: 4-11-2023
Project Description: Preliminary Review - FEMA-funded project— Proposal to improve the flood resilience
of SRU's Yadkin River raw water intake and pump station.
This Project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office
Asheville
Fayetteville
ZMooresville
Raleigh
Washington
Wilmington
Winston Salem
Manager Sign-Off/Region:
Regional Office Area
7 Air
7 DWR
7 DWR - Public Water
7 DEMLR (LQ & SW)
7 DWM
Response (check all applicable)
No objection to project as proposed.
Insufficient information to complete review
In -House Review
Air Quality
ZWaste Mgmt
Water Resources Mgmt (Public
Water, Planning & Water
Quality Program)
�DWR-Transportation Unit
Date:
4/11/23
X
No Comment
Coastal Management
Marine Fisheries
& PS Div. of
ZCC
Emergency Mgmt
DMF-Shellfish Sanitation
ZWildlife
Olivia
Wildlife/DOT
In -House Reviewer/Agency:
Melodi Deaver,Hazardous Waste Section
Other (specify or attach comments)

City of Salisbury, NC I Pre -Construction Notification List of Attachments
Attachment 6 IPaC Report, USFWS Comment, NC
Wildlife Resources Commission Comment
BLACK & VEATCH I Attachments 155

IPaC U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical
habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced
below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but
that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area.
However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have ❑n trust
resources typically requires gathering additional site -specific (e.g., vegetation/species
surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the
USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction t❑
each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI
Wetlands) for additional information applicable t❑ the trust resources addressed in that
section.
Location
Davidson , Davie, and Rowan counties, North Carolina
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis
of project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each
species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes
areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in
that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at
the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow
downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this
list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any
potential effects to species, additional site -specific and project -specific information is often
required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the
Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be
present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted,
funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list
which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from
either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field
office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC
website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed speciesi and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown
on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under theirjurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also
shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for
more information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).

2. 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.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
NAME
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https:llecos.fws.gov/ecp L pe cies/ 10515
Insects
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Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
Wherever found
STATUS
Proposed Endangered
STATUS \0
Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
htt ps://e cos.fws.gov/ecp/s pe cies/9743 VNW)
Flowering Plants -{
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ME ME C.STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species
ilUgs://ecos.fws.gov/ecp�/Sspecies/5217
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Critical habitats
Endangered
Endangered
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the
endangered species themselves.
There are no critical habitats at this location.

You are still required to determine if your project(s) may have effects on
all above listed species.
Bald &Golden Eagles
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
bald or golden eagles, or their habitats, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described belrZw.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
■ Eagle Managment https://www.fws.ggv/program/eagle-manage n
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
fps://www.fws.gov/1 i bra ry/col lections/avoi d i ng-and-minimizing-incidental-ta ke-
migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds ,l
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nationwide-standard-con servation-
measures.pdf
There are bald and/or golden eagles in your project area.
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.
NAME
BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.
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 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 (a)
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. wr 1% V- �
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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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 ( )
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.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non -BCC
Vulnerable
What does IPaC use to generate the potential presence of bald and golden eagles in my specified
location?
The potential for eagle presence is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). The
AKN data is based on a growing collection of jurvey, 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). To see a list of all birds potentially present in your
project area, please visit the Rapid Avian information locator RAIL) —Tool. s \ r �
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs of bald and golden eagles in my
specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is corn prised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern {BCC} 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
cells) 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.
tt is not representative of ali 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 FRAIL Tool.
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. Please contact your local Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office if
you have questions.
Migratory birds

Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act! and the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Acts.
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.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.govlprogramlmigratory-birds/species
* Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
https://www.fws.g
migratory -birds
Nationwide conservation measures for birds
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https://www.fws.gov/sites/defaultlfiles/documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-
measures.p_df
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.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area,
but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of
development or activities.

Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
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Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds elsewhere
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC} only in particular
Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
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Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina � Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its
range in the continental USA and Alaska.
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Probability of Presence Summary �3
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 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.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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. *0 Nmof
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 54 surveys.
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To see a bar's survey e ort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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.
probability of presence breeding season survey effort no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AU SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Non-BCC ) Nook H
Vulnerable
Chimney Swift i I I I I I I I I I I - T ■'
BCC Rangewide
(CON)

Prairie Warbler I —�+— +—+— +—� +­+—
BCC Rangewide =ME E�
(CON)
Prothonotary i I I I I 1 1 1 I I I' i — — — — --+— +—+— +—+—
Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed ++++ +++' ++++ ++++ +"""""''� +—+- -+-- +­+—
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Rusty Blackbird 4-+J+ ++++ +114- ++-F- +--F- +-E-- — — — — — — — — - - - 4-- +-�- -+-- I
BCC - BCR
Wood Thrush F ++ -I ++ ++
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Tell me mare about conservation measures I can implernent to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds. { x r
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?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) 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? ,4.
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) potential susceptibilities in
offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or
longline fishing). 7)avoid
Although it is important to try 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.
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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 Loring.
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.
Facilities
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National Wildlife Refuge lands
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Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must
undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the
individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.
\*19*4 WEVO
There are no refuge lands at this location.
Fish hatcheries
There are no fish hatcheries at this location.

Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI)
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Wetland information is not available at this time
This can happen when the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map service is unavailable, or
for very large projects that intersect many wetland areas. Try again, or visit the NWI map to
view wetlands at this location.
Data limitations 4�
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of
high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A
margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -the -ground inspection of any particular
site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image
analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work
conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any
mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There
may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted
on the map and the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of
aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or
submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and
nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also
been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial
imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe
wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or
products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local

government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies.
Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should
seek the advice of appropriate Federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory
programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.
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QPP�MENT OF rye' FISHSERVICE LIFE
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160 Zillicoa Street Suite B
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
February 17, 2023
Mr. Dustin Ducote
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Specialist
FEMA Region 4 3005
Chamblee Tucker Road Atlanta, GA 30341 — 4112
Subject: Listed Species Assessment for City of Salisbury — Water Supply Resiliency Project,
located on the Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Ducote:
On January 12, 2023, we received your letter (via e-mail) requesting our comments on the
subject project. The following comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.§4321 et seq.); the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 703) (MBTA) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Project Description
According to the information presented, The City of Salisbury (City) proposes to construct a new
combined tower intake structure and pump station in and near the Yadkin River with a new
access road, access bridge, and water pipeline to supply clean drinking water for multiple
municipalities in Rowan County, NC. There are two existing water intake structures that will
demolished or abandoned in place. With the abandonment of the existing water intakes and
pump stations, the City proposes to construct two structures. The project consists of the
following: 1) Installing a new combined water intake -pump station structure within the Yadkin
River; 2) Constructing a compressor building to stabilize the pressure and flow of water; 3)
Constructing an access road to the pump station and compressor building; and 4) Installing a new
42-inch diameter raw water line from the pump station to the existing raw water line along
Hannah Ferry Road. The new intake will withdraw river water via intake screens at a velocity of
0.5 feet per second and pump through a new water main pipeline. A disturbed area extending 20
— 25 feet around the proposed structure is expected to safely construct. About 8,000 square feet is
the expected limit of disturbance. The compressor building will be built adjacent to the river and
about 2,500 square feet of land disturbance is expected. The preferred route for the access road
follows the edge of an existing Duke Energy transmission line right-of-way. The road would be
approximately 1,400 linear feet, 24 feet wide with 4 feet shoulders on each side. Impacts to
existing forested areas and vegetation would be minimized by utilizing this route. The proposed
alignment for the 42-inch raw water line connector is along the proposed access road route.

Mr. Ducote - FEMA
Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species
According to our records and a review of the information presented, the project area provides
suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and Michaux's sumac
(Rhus michauxii) which are both federally listed as endangered, tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus) which is proposed for listing as an endangered species, and monarch butterfly
(Danaus plexippus) currently a Candidate for federal listing. To minimize potential impacts to
federally listed species, FEMA proposes the following conditions to the grant to be implemented
during construction:
a. Due to listed Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) species in the action area, the
Nationwide Standard Conservation Measures' general measures and habitat protection
conditions will be applied to the grant conditions. These conditions will also minimize
impacts to ESA -listed species. Note: some wordsmithing was required due to broken
links.
b. Educate all employees, contractors, and/or site visitors of relevant rules and
regulations that protect wildlife, discuss identification of the ESA -listed species, their
protected status, what do if any are observed within the project areas, and applicable
penalties that may be imposed if State or Federal regulations are violated. All personnel
shall be advised that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or
killing ESA -listed species.
i. If construction work comes into contact, injures, and/or disturbs ESA -listed species
and general wildlife; construction personnel or designated agent shall immediately
call the NC Wildlife Helpline at 866-318-2401 for assistance. More information can
be found at: https://www.ncwildlife.org/injured-wildlife#7110749-what-should-i-do-
if-i-find-injured-wildlife. Also, one should immediately report the incident to the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Asheville Ecological Services Field Office at 828-
258-3939.
ii. Photos and descriptions of species may be obtained on the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) webpage:
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Leaming/Species.
c. Minimize project creep by clearly delineating and maintaining project boundaries
(including staging areas).
d. Maximize use of disturbed land for all project activities (i.e., siting, lay -down areas,
and construction).
e. Implement standard soil erosion and dust control measures. For example: establish
vegetation cover to stabilize soil, use erosion blankets to prevent soil loss, and water bare
soil to prevent wind erosion and dust issues.
f. Use only native and local (when possible) seed and plant stock.
g. Restrict unauthorized access to natural areas adjacent to the project site by erecting a
barrier and/or avoidance buffers (e.g., gate, fence, wall) to minimize foot traffic and off -
road vehicle uses.
h. Contractor is to clearly mark all riparian buffers, streams, and wetlands including
limits of disturbance in field prior to commencing construction in these areas.
i. Regarding construction equipment and vehicles:
L Construction equipment and vehicles should utilize eco-friendly fuels or otherwise
should undergo regular inspection for possible leaks or seeping of fuel, oil, etc.
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ii. Avoid soil contamination by using drip pans underneath equipment and
containment zones at construction sites and when refueling vehicles or equipment.
iii. Avoid contaminating natural aquatic and wetland systems with runoff by limiting
all equipment maintenance, staging laydown, and dispensing of fuel, oil, etc., to
designated upland areas.
iv. Construction equipment and vehicles shall be cleaned regularly after use and prior
to demobilization any vegetation (terrestrial and aquatic) will be removed off and
disposed of properly to avoid transporting any invasive and exotic species.
❑ For more information and assistance for NC specific invasive plants contact
the North Carolina Forest Service. See the following webpage:
https://www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts/contacts—main.htm.
v. After each day of work and at project completion, all equipment including
materials and any waste must be removed and/or disposed of properly according to
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality requirements.
j. Work operations hours must be completed between 15 minutes before official sunrise
to 15 minutes after official sunset.
k. Prior to removal of an inactive nest, ensure that the nest is not protected under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). Nests protected under ESA cannot be removed without a
valid permit. Use the identified contact information for both NCWRC and USFWS.
1. Do not collect birds or bats (live or dead) or their parts (e.g., feathers, wings) or nests
without a valid permit.
m. Schedule all vegetation removal, trimming, and grading of vegetated areas outside of
the peak bird breeding season to the maximum extent practicable. Based on the IPaC
Migratory Birds Probability of Presence Summary, the peak season is from September to
April.
n. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately if ESA -
listed species (specifically bats and birds) are seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment.
Activities will not resume until the protected species has departed the project area of its
own volition.
o. When feasible and practicable, avoid the disturbing the vegetation located within the
Duke Energy right-of-way.
p. All practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species, such as
stringent sedimentation and erosion control measures when working near waterways.
q. The subrecipient or designated agent will be required to obtain all applicable Federal,
state, and local permits and will comply with conditions set forth in each. These
requirements include all applicable State of North Carolina and USACE authorization or
permits. These may include NCDEQ Erosion and Sediment Control permitting, NCDEQ
Section 401 Water Quality permitting, Section 404 Clean Water Act USACE permitting,
and Floodplain Development permitting to name a few. Failure to obtain permits or
comply with these conditions may also be a violation of the Endangered Species Act and
may jeopardize the FEMA funding.
With the provision of the above listed minimization measures, FEMA has made a "may affect,
not likely to adversely affect" determination for Schweinitz's sunflower, Michaux's sumac, and
tricolored bat. We emphasize the adherence to the seasonal clearing measure and recommend
that vegetative clearing occur outside of the April — September timeframe. This will not only
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avoid impacts to migratory birds but also will avoid impacts to tricolored bats during the summer
roosting season. If these minimization measures are strictly implemented and adhered to during
project construction, we concur with the "may affect, not likely to adversely affect"
determination for Schweinitz's sunflower and Michaux's sumac. Until tricolored bat becomes a
federally listed species, an effects determination is not necessary. However, upon the federal
listing of tricolored bat, we could concur with a "may affect, not likely to adversely affect"
determination for this species with the implementation of the conservation measures listed in this
letter. For these reasons, we believe the requirements under section 7 of the Act are fulfilled.
However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a
manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was
not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that
may be affected by the identified action.
Though section 7 consultation is not required for Candidate species such as monarch butterfly,
we commend FEMA for acknowledging the status of this species and providing the following
voluntary conservation measures:
1. Planting (recommended) or seeding of native milkweed and native nectar plants
(organically and locally grown sourced plants are best) with an aim for diversity of
species and bloom timing.
2. Conservation mowing (i.e., mowing only November — March) to enhance native floral
resource habitat.
3. Targeted herbicide treatments (outside the growing season of native milkweeds) to
restore suitable habitat.
4. Invasive species management.
These measures will aid in providing habitat for monarch butterfly, increase food and
reproduction resources, and protection from inadvertent impacts from herbicides. We appreciate
the implementation of these measures and offer our assistance in developing seed mixes or plant
selection if needed.
Recommendations
We recommend the following general measures to be implemented into project plans (if
applicable):
• Native shoreline vegetation should be left unaltered as much as possible. Riparian
buffers should be maintained or reestablished with plantings of native species such
as buttonbush clusters, needle rush, and multi -stem river birch, wherever possible.
• Stringent erosion -control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
should be maintained until project completion in the upland areas and along the
shoreline area in the riparian portions of the project. No excavated material should
be stockpiled where sediment will erode to surface waters.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on this project. Please contact Mr. Bryan
Tompkins of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 42240, if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-23-016.
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9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Assistance and SEPA Coordinator
NCDENR Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Services
FROM: Olivia Munzer, Western Piedmont Coordinator.;
Habitat Conservation �-
DATE: 12 April 2023
SUBJECT: Preliminary Environmental Review for the FEMA-Funded Project to Improve Flood
Resilience of SRU's Yadkin River Raw Water Intake and Pump Station in Salisbury,
Rowan County. DEQ Project No. 1861.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
information. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the United States National
Environmental Policy Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661 et seq.).
Black & Veatch, on behalf of Salisbury -Rowan Utilities (SRU), is requesting a preliminary review for
their preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the FEMA-funded project to improve the flood
resilience of SRU's Yadkin River raw water intake and pump station in Salisbury, Rowan County, North
Carolina. The project will move SRU's existing water intake and pump station approximately 2,500 feet
downriver and construct new infrastructure so that the pump is accessible during flood conditions. The
project will include the construction of a combined tower intake structure and pump station, new access
road, access bridge, and water pipeline. If the old water intake structures are demolished, each would
require approximately 3,000 square feet (sf) of ground disturbance and the removal of the raw water
pump station would require 10,000 sf of disturbance with a maximum depth of 39 feet.
The project is at the confluence of the South Yadkin River and the Yadkin River and Deals Creek flow
through the property to be acquired for the project. The South Yadkin River and Deals Creek are
classified as Class C streams and the Yadkin River as a Water Supply IV and Critical Area by the NC
Division of Water Resources (NCDWR).
We have no current records of state or federally listed species at the site. The lack of records from the site
does not imply or confirm the absence of federal or state -listed species. An on -site survey is the only
means to determine if the proposed project may impact federal or state rare, threatened, or endangered
species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the endangered Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) and
Schweinitz's sunflower (Hehanthus schweinitzii), the proposed endangered tricolored bat Werimyotis
subflavus), and the candidate monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as potentially occurring at the site.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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The Environmental Assessment (EA) should include a detailed assessment of existing natural resources
within the project area and should discuss the potential of mitigating impacts to wetlands, waters, and
high -quality upland and riparian habitat. We encourage the applicant to consult the Department of
Environmental Quality's Guidance for Preparing SEPA Documents and Addressing Secondary and
Cumulative Impacts in preparing the environmental document. This document is available at
https:Hdeg.nc..go�L/perfnits-regulations/sepa. To facilitate our review of proposed project impacts on
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, we request the following information is included in the
environmental document. Although some of the information, requests and comments may not be
applicable to this project, these should facilitate preparation of an environmental document that addresses
impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources.
1. Include descriptions of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources within the project area, and a
listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered or special concern species. A
listing of designated species can be found on the N.C. Natural Heritage Program's website at
http://www.ncnhp.org. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with
both state and federal endangered species permits.
2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts
to surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas and streams aid in flood
control and water quality protection. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and
NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or
wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project.
3. Define the service area for the project, including any ETJs (extra -territorial jurisdiction), and
provide a map of the service area.
4. Provide a description of project activities that will occur within wetlands and streams, such as fill
or channel alteration. The amount of impacts by alternative project designs should be listed.
5. Provide a description and a cover type map showing acreage of upland wildlife habitat impacted
by the project.
6. Discuss the extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation or fragmentation of wildlife
habitat (wetlands and uplands).
7. Discuss any measures proposed to avoid or reduce impacts of the project or to mitigate
unavoidable habitat losses.
NCWRC would like to see details on the impacts of demolishing and abandoning the existing structures,
including the removal of any equipment and pollutants. We offer the following preliminary comments
and recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources:
To minimize entrainment and impingement of eggs, larvae, and juveniles, the water intake screen
system must be incorporated into the intake design. This includes a maximum intake velocity of
0.25 ft/sec through a mesh or slotted surface with openings not to exceed 1.0 millimeter.
Methodology to clean the screen system must also be designed and discussed to minimize
impacts to eggs, larvae, and juveniles.
2. We recommend maintaining a minimum 100-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each
side of perennial streams and 50-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each side of
intermittent streams and wetlands.
Minimize clearing of the site to retain the maximum amount of native vegetation, particularly
large diameter hardwood trees. Avoid clearing the proposed project from roughly March through
August, which includes the migratory bird nesting season and maternity roosting season for bats,
such as the tricolored bat.
4. During project construction, the trench for the installation of the raw water main should not be
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day or conduct sweeps of trenches to clear wildlife at least once in the morning prior to
construction.
5. Non-native plants should not be used for seeding disturbed areas. Specifically, avoid using
Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza, which are invasive and/or non-native. A list of
alternatives to non-native species has been attached. Alternatively, use grains, such as oats,
wheat, or rye for temporary cover and native seed mixes for permeant seeding.
6. We strongly recommend using biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control
devices throughout the site. Silt fencing, fiber rolls, and/or other products should have loose -
weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical
and horizontal twines. Silt fencing or similar materials that have been reinforced with plastic or
metal mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species.
Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources including
destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project. Please contact
me at [phone] or olivia.munzerkncwildlife.org if there are any questions about these comments
or for free technical guidance.

City of Salisbury, NC I Pre -Construction Notification List of Attachments
Attachment 7 FEMA 8 Step Form
BLACK & VEATCH I Attachments 178

Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management Checklist (44 CFR Part 9)
Project Information
Date: 12/20/23 Reviewer: Cary Helmuth
Disaster/Program: FEMA BRIC Project Number: IEMA-2021 -BR-005-0044
Project Title: Water Supply Resiliency Project for SRU Pump Station Along Yadkin River
Latitude: See Below Longitude: See Below
Description of Proposed Action:
The City of Salisbury proposes to include abandonment of the existing water intake structures
(35.747004,-80.459930 and 35.747138,-80.459790) and raw water pump station (35.746665,
-80.461232) and the construction of a new combined intake structure and raw water pump station
(35.741600,-80.458413), access road (35.741019,-80.459904), access bridge (35.741140,
On JGn G')L\ -J - .,. 1:-- /Oa,.. -'TG '7n1114c On A41 QAA T,-A- I '7A11 A
Applicability
Actions which have the potential to affect floodplains or their occupants, or which are subject to
potential harm by location in floodplains.
Will the proposed action potentially adversely affect the floodplain or support floodplain development?
Yes No z
Will the proposed action potentially be adversely affected by the floodplain?
Yes V No
Critical Action
Determine whether the proposed action is an action for which even a slight chance of flooding is too
great. Critical actions must be reviewed against the 500-year floodplain.
Is the action a critical action?
7 Yes, review against the 500-year floodplain
No, review against the 100-year floodplain.
Not Applicable, the action is located in wetlands only

Step 1: Determine Proposed Action Location
Determine whether the proposed action is located in the 100-year floodplain (500-year floodplain for
critical actions); and whether it has the potential to affect or be affected by a floodplain or wetland (44
CFR Section 9.7).
Floodplain Determination
Flood Hazard Data (Check the box that applies)
Is the project located in a 100 year floodplain as mapped by a FEMA FIRM?
Yes FV1 No
FIRM Panel Number: 13710576200L
Date: 16/16/2009
Is the project located in a 500 year floodplain as mapped by a FEMA FIRM?
Yes FV1 No
FIRM Panel Number: 13710576200L
Date: 16/16/2009
Is the project located in a floodplain as mapped by a FEMA draft/preliminary study?
Yes No
Study Name:
Date:
Is the project located in a floodplain as mapped by another agency (State, USACE, USGS, NRCS, local
community, etc)?
Yes NoF-1
Study Name:
Date:
Is the project outside the floodplain but has potential to affect the floodplain, including support
of floodplain development?
Yes No

Flood Hazard Data Not Available
Is the proposed action subject to flooding based on an evaluation from soil surveys, aerial photos, site
visits, and other available data?
Yes No
Evaluation material:
Does FEMA assume the Proposed Action is subject to flooding based on previous flooding of the
facility/structure?
Yes F-1 No
Floodway/Coastal High Hazard Area
Is the project located in a floodway or coastal high hazard area (full 8 step process is required)?
Yes NoF-1
Source, other than FIRM:
Wetland Determination
Is the project in a wetland as mapped by the National Wetlands Inventory?
Yes Z No
Wetland Classification: [freshwater palustrine forested wetland, perennial
Date: 16/2023
Is the project in a wetland as mapped by another agency (USACE, state, local community)?
Yes F-1 No
Name of study:
Date:
Scope
Select the appropriate block for the steps required.
Steps 1, 4, 5, and 8 (44 CFR Part 9.5(g))
Steps 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8. (44 CFR Part 9.5(d))
All 8 steps

Step 2: Early Public Notice
Notify the public at the earliest possible time of the intent to carry out an action in a floodplain and
involve the affected and interested public in the decision -making process (44 CFR Section 9.8).
Was notice provided as part of a disaster cumulative notice?
Yes No ❑ Not Applicable
Was a project specific notice provided?
Yes 7 No Not Applicable
If yes, select the type of notice:
Newspaper, name:
Post Site, location:
Broadcast, station:
Direct Mailing, area:
Public Meeting, dates:
✓❑ Other: With EA public notice
Date of Public Notice: Same as EA public notice
Step 3: Analysis of Practicable Alternatives
Identify and evaluate practicable alternatives to locating the proposed action in a floodplain (including
alternate sites, actions, and the "no action" option). If a practicable alternative exists outside the
floodplain, FEMA must located the proposed action at the alternative site (44 CFR Section 9.9).
Alternative Options
Is there a practicable alternative site location outside the 100-year floodplain (or 500-year floodplain
for critical actions?)
Yes No 7 Not Applicable
If yes, describe the alternative site:
The purpose and need of the water intake structure and its ancillary components (raw
water pump station, water main, access roads, etc.) is to pull water from the river to
provide drinking water supply for residential and commercial customers in the
municipalities of Salisbury. A location outside the floodplain will prevent the water

Is there an alternative action which has less potential to affect or be affected by the floodplain?
Yes Nov Not Applicable
If yes, describe the alternative action:
An alternative analysis was conducted for the Environmental Assessment
and 404 permitting application.
Is the "no action" alternative the most practicable alternative?
Yes No 7 Not Applicable
If any answer is yes, that FEMA shall take that action and the review is concluded.
Floodway
Is the action new construction (i.e. construction of new structure, demolition/ rebuilding,
reconstruction, replacement) or substantial improvement (for structures damaged in equal or excess of
50% of its market value or the total replacement cost of the structure)?
Yes 7 No Not Applicable
If Yes, is the action a functional dependent use (cannot perform its intended purpose
unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water) or a facility or structure
that facilitates open space use?
Yes 7 No Not Applicable
If yes, explain:
The water intake structure is functionally dependent on occupying the
floodplain and wetlands in order to pull water from the Yadkin River.
If no, FEMA cannot fund this action
Is the action an alteration of a structure or facility listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places?
Yes 7 No Not Applicable
If yes, then this is not substantial improvement and the action may proceed as long as it
does not cause any increase of flood levels within the community during the occurrence
of the base flood discharge.

Coastal High Hazard Zone
Is the action new construction (i.e. construction of new facility or structure, demolition/ rebuilding of
facilities or structures, reconstruction of facilities or structures, replacement of facilities or structures)?
Yes No Not Applicable
If Yes, is the action a functional dependent use (cannot perform its intended purpose
unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water) or a facility or structure
that facilitates open space use?
Yes No Not Applicable
If yes, explain:
If no, FEMA cannot fund this action.
Step 4: Identify Impacts
Identify the potential direct and indirect impacts associated with the occupancy or modification of the
floodplains and the potential direct and indirect support of floodplain development that could result
from the proposed action (44 CFR Section 9.10).
Is the proposed action based on incomplete information?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Is the proposed action in compliance with the NFIP?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Does the proposed action increase the risk of flood loss?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Will the proposed action result in an increased base discharge or increase the flood hazard potential to
other properties or structures?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Does the proposed action minimize the impact of floods on human health, safety, or welfare?
Yes Z No Not Applicable

Will the proposed action induce future growth and development, which will potentially adversely affect
the floodplain?
Yes No z Not Applicable
Does the proposed action involve dredging and/or filling of a floodplain?
Yes z No Not Applicable
Will the proposed action result in the discharge of pollutants into the floodplain?
Yes No z Not Applicable
Does the proposed action avoid the long and short term impacts associate with the occupancy and
modification of floodplains?
Yes No z Not Applicable
Note: If wetlands are near or potentially affected, refer review to an Environmental Specialist.
Will the proposed action forego an opportunity to restore the natural and beneficial values served by
floodplains?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Does the proposed action restore and/or preserve the natural and beneficial values served by
floodplains?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Will the proposed action result in an increase to the useful life of a structure or facility?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Will the action encroach on the Floodway in manner that causes any increase of flood levels within the
community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge?
Yes No z Not Applicable ❑
Step 4 Remarks:
The pump station needs to be relocated to where it can be accessed during storm events and the
Dperating floor can be above the 0.01 annual exceedance probability flood elevation. The City
will prepare a (CLOMR) and coordinate with the Rowan County floodplain administrator. 1

Step 5: Minimize ImpactF
Minimize the potential adverse impacts and support to or within floodplains as identified under Step 4;
restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values served by floodplains (44 CFR Section 9.11).
Minimization Measures
Were flood hazard reduction techniques (see NFIP technical bulletins) applied to the proposed action to
minimize flood impacts? Note: New construction or substantial improvement of a structure (i.e. walled
or roofed building) requires elevation or flood proofing (non-residential), except for listed Historic
Structures.
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Identify any flood hazard reduction techniques required as a condition of the grant:
Were avoidance and minimization measures applied to the proposed action to minimize the
short-term and long-term impacts on the floodplain?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Identify minimization measures required as a condition of the grant:
See Step 8 conditions on last page.
Were measures implemented to restore and preserve the natural and beneficial values of the
floodplain?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Identify any restoration or preservation measures required as a condition of the grant:
See Environmental Assessment for environmental and historic preservation
conditions.
Floodway/Coastal High Hazard Areas
Is there a practicable alternative site location or action outside of the Floodway or coastal
high hazard area (CHHA) (but within the floodplain)?
Yes No F71 Not Applicable
Site Location:

Is there a practicable alternative action outside of the Floodway or CHHA that will not affect the
Floodway or CHHA?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Alternative Action:
Are functionally dependent new construction in the CHHA elevated on adequately anchored pilings or
columns such that lowest portion of the structural members of the lowest floor are above base flood
elevation? (Note: The use of fill for elevation is prohibited in the CHHA.)
Yes No Not Applicable Z
Step 5 Remarks:
The function of supplying water to the community is a critical service and the
proposed action will provide climate resiliency through a backup and protected water
intake structure during and after disasters.
Step 6: Reevaluate Practicable Alternatives
Reevaluate the proposed action to first determine if it is still practicable in light of its exposure to flood
hazards, the extent to which it will aggravate the hazards to others, and its potential to disrupt
floodplain values. Second, evaluate if alternatives preliminarily rejected at Step 3 are practicable in light
of the information gained in Steps 4 and 5. FEMA shall not act in a floodplain unless it is the only
practicable location (44 CFR Section 9.9)
Is the action still practicable at a floodplain site in light of the exposure to flood risk and ensuing
disruption of natural values?
Yes Fv-/] No Not Applicable
Is the floodplain site the only practicable alternative?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Is there any potential to limit the scope or size of the action to increase the practicability of previously -
rejected non-floodplain sites or alternative actions?
Yes No Z Not Applicable
Can minimization of harm to or within the floodplain be achieved using all practicable means?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
Does the need for action in a floodplain clearly outweigh the requirements of Executive Order 11988?
Yes Z No Not Applicable

Step 6 Remarks:
The water intake's critical purpose and need is functionally dependent on
occupying the floodplain and mapped wetlands. The proposed action will
minimize adverse impacts during future storm events while providing
Step 7: Final Public N(
Prepare and provide the public with a finding and public explanation of any final decision that the
floodplain is the only practicable alternative (44 CFR Section 9.12).
Was notice provided as part of a disaster cumulative notice?
Yes No Not Applicable
Was a project specific notice provided?
Yes Fv-/] No Not Applicable
If yes, select the type of notice:
Newspaper, name:
Post Site, location:
Broadcast, station
Direct Mailing, area:
Public Meeting, dates:
✓❑ other: With EA public notice
Date of Public Notice: Same as EA public notice
After providing the final notice, FEMA shall, without good cause shown, wait at least 15 days before
carrying out the proposed action.

Step 8: Implementation
Review the implementation and post -implementation phases of the proposed action to ensure that the
requirements stated in 44 CFR Section 9.11 are fully implemented. Oversight responsibility shall be
integrated into existing processes.
Was grant conditioned on review of implementation and post -implementation phases to ensure
compliance of Executive Order 11988?
Yes Z No Not Applicable
The following conditions are not reflected in the Scope of Work and are required:
SEE NEPA CONDITION