[External] Notice of Credit Release/RES Yadkin 05 UMBI - Cardinal Mitigation Site/SAW- 2020-00762/Union County

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Good afternoon Heath,

This correspondence is in reference to the monitoring report and credit release request submitted for the RES Yadkin 05 UMBI - Cardinal Mitigation Site, Action ID SAW- 2020-00762. The
purpose of this letter is to transmit comments provided by the NC Interagency Review Team (NCIRT) during the review of the monitoring report and to confirm the annual credit release.
The review of the annual monitoring report followed procedures outlined in Section 332.8(o)(9) of the Mitigation Rule. The comments listed below were provided by the NCIRT during
this process. While it is not necessary to provide a response to specific comments at this time, please be sure to address the issues raised in future monitoring report submittals.

Andrew Friedman-Herring, NCDWR

1. Overall, the planted stem density and diversity looks good. The comment about stems being hard to see under the herbaceous vegetation is noted, and numbers will be watched closely
for improvement in next years report when stems have additional height.
2. In terms of location of rotating plots, please make sure at least one plot is put in the 3.25 acre replanted area north of CT4 in the MY2 monitoring report.
3. The fact that there have been two driving encroachments and two mowing encroachments in the first year of monitoring is very concerning. Please make sure that a record of conversations
with landowners is kept and included in the MY2 report.
4. Thank you for including a photo of the 0.04 acre mowing encroachment near veg plot 4. However, it was not mentioned in the written report anywhere, which only mentions one mowing
encroachment. Additionally, no photos of the other three encroachments were included in the report. Please make sure all separate areas of encroachment are described in the narrative
section of monitoring reports, and photos included in the appendix.
5. The geomorphology of the streams appears to be performing well.
6. The hydrology of the site, especially for flow gauges CT2 and CT6 is quite concerning. When looking at the gauge data, it appears that the flow dips below the downstream riffle elevation
in the middle of the consecutive timeframe highlighted, and that the actual time period of consecutive flow is closer to 14 days for each gauge. Is there a reason that these dips were
not considered to break the consecutive flow count? The fact that January and February are not included in the MY1 data is noted, and the flow data for MY2 will be watched closely.

Steve Kichefski, USACE

1. Noted that the encroachment on CT4 has been replanted and additional easement markings were added at the point of entry. When supplemental planting is conducted on
future sites, please include the approved planting list in the monitoring report, a statement on whether there was any deviation from this list and a general estimate of planting numbers/percentages
.

2. Both driving encroachments on CT1 crossed the restored stream. What damage was done and are repairs needed? Please include photos of these encroachments and documentation
of conversations to resolve encroachments in the MY2 report.

3. The CT2 ESP photos are appreciated. As discussed during the as-built visit, photo stations on more of the swales, treatment pools, and ESP’s would be beneficial to
site assessment over the monitoring period. Especially the ones with larger drainage areas or destabilizing flows into the project area/streams. Please include these photo stations
on the CCPV.

4. Bankfull events noted.

5. The high-water event photos and the pre-construction flow data are also appreciated. Agreed with NCDWR that gauge data appears to dip below the riffle elevation for
both CT2 and CT6 during the consecutive flow count. Is this due to hourly versus daily recordings, please explain or adjust? Also, noted that there is no January and February data and
we will look to future monitoring years for a better assessment of project flow. As stated during the as-built visit, keeping equipment functioning and capturing the project stream
flow data/photos will be important for intermittent slate belt sites of this nature. It is noted that multiple flow cameras have gone missing, and we appreciate their timely replacement.
Hopefully as vegetation becomes further established, they will be better concealed.

6. Make sure to include a note on future reporting of cross section 36 graph as a reminder that the as-built survey was considered incorrect. Was the difference between
the as-built and MY1 a consistent elevation that can be adjusted uniformly across or is the data considered corrupt and MY1 the baseline moving forward?

7. Macrobenthic data noted. As future monitoring macrobenthic data is collected, please reference it to the preconstruction data collected.

8. A site visit post MY2 or MY3 report submittal but still during the wet season would be beneficial for site assessment due to its location in the slate belt, however
early coordination would be needed to achieve this timeframe.

Based on our review of the monitoring report and the results of the NCIRT review, we confirm that you have satisfied requirements included in the approved banking instrument and mitigation
plan for this site. Accordingly, with this correspondence we confirm the release of credits as shown on the attached credit release schedule. The District leger on the Regulatory
In-lieu Fee and Bank Information Tracking System has been updated to reflect this transaction.

Thank you for your interest in restoring and protecting waters of the United States. Please note that this electronic copy is an official Department of Army notification regarding this
transaction. If you have questions regarding this email, please contact me by email at [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> or telephone (828)
933-8032.

Steve Kichefski

Regulatory Project Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Wilmington District, Mitigation Branch

(828)-271-7980 Ext. 4234

(828)-933-8032 cell

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Subject: Notice of Year 1 Monitoring Report Review/ RES Yadkin 05 UMB - Cardinal/ SAW-2020-00762/ Union County

Good morning IRT,

The below referenced bank Sponsor has submitted an Annual Monitoring Report for NCIRT review and is requesting a release of credits. The Annual Monitoring Report has been posted to
the RIBITS Cyber Repository.

This review will follow the process outlined for Credit Release Approval in the 2008 Mitigation Rule (Section 332.8(o)(9)), which requires an IRT review period of 15 calendar days from
the date listed in this email notification. Please provide any comments by 5 PM on the comment deadline shown below. Comments provided after the 15-day comment deadline may not be
considered. Within 30 days of the conclusion of the IRT review period (comment deadline), a copy of all comments will be provided to the bank Sponsor and the IRT along with District
Engineer's intent to approve or disapprove this credit release.

15-Day Comment Start Date: January 19, 2024

15-Day Comment Deadline: February 3, 2024

45-Day Credit Release Approval Deadline: March 4, 2024

NOTE: Deadlines will be extended if an on-site meeting is requested, and comments will be due 15-days following the site visit.

Project Information:

Sponsor: RES Aster, LLC

Bank Name: RES Yadkin 05 Umbrella Mitigation Bank

Site Name: Cardinal Mitigation Site

USACE ID: SAW-2020-00762

River Basin: Yadkin

HUC: 03040105

County: Union

Sponsor POC: RES, Heath Hidlay, [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

USACE PM: Steve Kichefski, [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

USACE Mit Specialist: Erin Davis, [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

Credit Release Activities: Year 1 Annual Monitoring (10%)

Credit Release Requested: 1,021.032 Warm Water Stream Credits

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When submitting comments please indicate if you are requesting a site visit. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Erin

Erin B. Davis

Mitigation Specialist, Regulatory Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District

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1. Noted that the encroachment on CT4 has been replanted and additional easement markings were added at
the point of entry. When supplemental planting is conducted on future sites, please include the approved
planting list in the monitoring report, a statement on whether there was any deviation from this list and a
general estimate of planting numbers/percentages.
2. Both driving encroachments on CT1 crossed the restored stream. What damage was done and are repairs
needed? Please include photos of these encroachments and documentation of conversations to resolve
encroachments in the MY2 report.
3. The CT2 ESP photos are appreciated. As discussed during the as-built visit, photo stations on more of the
swales, treatment pools, and ESP’s would be beneficial to site assessment over the monitoring period.
Especially the ones with larger drainage areas or destabilizing flows into the project area/streams. Please
include these photo stations on the CCPV.
4. Bankfull events noted.
5. The high-water event photos and the pre-construction flow data are also appreciated. Agreed with NCDWR
that gauge data appears to dip below the riffle elevation for both CT2 and CT6 during the consecutive flow
count. Is this due to hourly versus daily recordings, please explain or adjust? Also, noted that there is no
January and February data and we will look to future monitoring years for a better assessment of project
flow. As stated during the as-built visit, keeping equipment functioning and capturing the project stream
flow data/photos will be important for intermittent slate belt sites of this nature. It is noted that multiple
flow cameras have gone missing, and we appreciate their timely replacement. Hopefully as vegetation
becomes further established, they will be better concealed.
6. Make sure to include a note on future reporting of cross section 36 graph as a reminder that the as-built
survey was considered incorrect. Was the difference between the as-built and MY1 a consistent elevation
that can be adjusted uniformly across or is the data considered corrupt and MY1 the baseline moving
forward?
7. Macrobenthic data noted. As future monitoring macrobenthic data is collected, please reference it to the
preconstruction data collected.
8. A site visit post MY2 or MY3 report submittal but still during the wet season would be beneficial for site
assessment due to its location in the slate belt, however early coordination would be needed to achieve this
timeframe.

Based on our review of the monitoring report and the results of the NCIRT review, we confirm that you have satisfied
requirements included in the approved banking instrument and mitigation plan for this site. Accordingly, with this
correspondence we confirm the release of credits as shown on the attached credit release schedule. The District leger
on the Regulatory In-lieu Fee and Bank Information Tracking System has been updated to reflect this transaction.

Thank you for your interest in restoring and protecting waters of the United States. Please note that this electronic copy
is an official Department of Army notification regarding this transaction. If you have questions regarding this email,
please contact me by email at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Steve Kichefski
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District, Mitigation Branch
(828)-271-7980 Ext. 4234
(828)-933-8032 cell

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From: Davis, Erin B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:37 AM
To: Tugwell, Todd J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>; Kichefski, Steven L CIV USARMY
CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>; Isenhour, Kimberly T CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>; Bowers, Todd <[e-mail]>; Hamstead, Byron
<[e-mail]>; Polizzi, Maria <[e-mail]>; Friedman-Herring, Andrew
<[e-mail]>; Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Travis W.
<[e-mail]>; Dave McHenry <[e-mail]>
Cc: Heath Hidlay <[e-mail]>; Jamey McEachran <[e-mail]>
Subject: Notice of Year 1 Monitoring Report Review/ RES Yadkin 05 UMB - Cardinal/ SAW-2020-00762/ Union County

Good morning IRT,

The below referenced bank Sponsor has submitted an Annual Monitoring Report for NCIRT review and is requesting a
release of credits. The Annual Monitoring Report has been posted to the RIBITS Cyber Repository.

This review will follow the process outlined for Credit Release Approval in the 2008 Mitigation Rule (Section 332.8(o)(9)),
which requires an IRT review period of 15 calendar days from the date listed in this email notification. Please provide
any comments by 5 PM on the comment deadline shown below. Comments provided after the 15-day comment
deadline may not be considered. Within 30 days of the conclusion of the IRT review period (comment deadline), a copy
of all comments will be provided to the bank Sponsor and the IRT along with District Engineer's intent to approve or
disapprove this credit release.

15-Day Comment Start Date: January 19, 2024
15-Day Comment Deadline: February 3, 2024
45-Day Credit Release Approval Deadline: March 4, 2024

NOTE: Deadlines will be extended if an on-site meeting is requested, and comments will be due 15-days following the
site visit.

Project Information:
Sponsor: RES Aster, LLC
Bank Name: RES Yadkin 05 Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Site Name: Cardinal Mitigation Site
USACE ID: SAW-2020-00762
River Basin: Yadkin
HUC: 03040105
County: Union

Sponsor POC: RES, Heath Hidlay, [e-mail]
USACE PM: Steve Kichefski, [e-mail]
USACE Mit Specialist: Erin Davis, [e-mail]

Credit Release Activities: Year 1 Annual Monitoring (10%)
Credit Release Requested: 1,021.032 Warm Water Stream Credits

RIBITS Cyber Repository Link:
https://ribits.ops.usace.army.mil/ords/f?p=107:278:12885478678194:::RP,278:P278_BANK_ID:5702
Please note that you must be logged in to access documents in the cyber repository.

When submitting comments please indicate if you are requesting a site visit. Please reach out if you have any questions.

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Thank you,
Erin

Erin B. Davis
Mitigation Specialist, Regulatory Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
[phone] work cell

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