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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160318 Ver 1_Application_20160330°E WATF 2 0 1 60 3, 1 8 office use O�y. A -IJ Corps actio ID o b DWQ project no Form Version 14 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply). ❑x 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization le Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification - EJ Yes ❑X No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes X❑ No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes ❑X No 1g Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1h below. ❑ Yes Q No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Q No 2. Project Information 2a Name of project. Centerview Lift Station Outfall 2b County Rowan IVIAH 3 0 2016 2c. Nearest municipality / town China Grove, NC 2d 2e. Subdivision name N/ALA0 T 8 BUFFE W-VVAUERRESOURCES NCDOT only, T I P. or state project no* 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed Grady & Julie Sloop / Easement recorded in the name of the City of Salisbury 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 1066 Page 639 / Easement recorded Book 1231 Pagel 51 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) City of Salisbury W. Lane Bailey - City Manager 3d Street address: 217 South Main St. 3e City, state, zip: Salisbury, NC 28144 3f Telephone no.: 704-638-5222 3g Fax no.. 3h. Email address: (bail@salisburync.gov Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is. ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify- 4b Name: W. Lane Bailey - City Manager for the City of Salisbury 4c. Business name (if applicable). City of Salisbury 4d Street address 217 South Main St. 4e City, state, zip: Salisbury, NC 28144 4f Telephone no : 704-638-5222 4g Fax no 4h. Email address (bail@salisburync gov 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Jason Wilson, P E 5b. Business name (if applicable) Salisbury-Rowan Utilities 5c Street address: 1 Water Street 5d. City, state, zip- Salisbury, NC 28144 5e Telephone no.: 704-216-7553 5f. Fax no, 5g. Email address iawils@salisburync gov Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 124 025 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): ILatitude: 35.563547 Longitude: -80 575216 1 c Property size: 8.26 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project Cold Water Creek/Lake Fisher 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS -IV 2c River basin- Yadkin - Pee Dee 3. Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application. Land cover is forest land The property is zoned for highway business and is surrounded by undeveloped property, highway businesses, and residential properties 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 880 86 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project To install a 12" DIP gravity sewer line to eliminate an existing lift station 3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used. Installation of 4679 LF of 12" gravity sewer line - using track hoes, front end loaders, and vibratory compaction equipment 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project(including all priorphases) in thepast? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown Comments: 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known). Agency/Consultant Company - Other 4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, explain. ' Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands X❑ Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a Wetland impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 2b Type of impact 2c. Type of wetland 2d Forested 2e. Type of jurisdiction Corps (404,10) or DWQ (401, other) 2f. Area of impact (acres) W1 Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W2 Choose one Choose one Yes/No W3 Choose one Choose one Yes/No W4 Choose one Choose one Yes/No W5 Choose one Choose one Yes/No W6 Choose one Choose one Yes/No 2g Total Wetland Impacts: 2h Comments. 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a Stream Impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b. Type of impact 3c. Stream name 3d Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e Type of jurisdiction 3f Average stream width (feet) 3g Impact length (linear feet) S1 T Rip -rap Stabilization UT of Cold Water Cr INT Corps 12 30 S2 Choose one S3 Choose one S4 Choose one S5 Choose one _ S6 Choose one _ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 30 31 Comments Rip Rap will be compressed Into the stream bed to preserve aquatic life passage during low flow Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U S. then indivi ually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) 01 - Choose one Choose O2 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below 5a Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d Stream Impacts (feet) 5e Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g Comments* 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5j Size of pond watershed (acres). 5k Method of construction. 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other. 6b Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e Buffer mitigation required? 6f Zone 1 impact (square feet) 6g Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 Yes/No B2 Yes/No B3 Yes/No B4 Yes/No B5 Yes/No B6 Yes/No 6h Total Buffer Impacts: 61 Comments: Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project The sewer line location has been chosen to reduce the number of stream crossings and to allow for a natural buffer between the project and the and the streams where possible. There is only one stream crossing and it is proposed at a 90 degree crossing angle lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques The typical 50' easement (20' temporary construction & 30' permanent) has been reduced down to just a 30' permanent easement to minimize impact to the stream crossing Erosion control materials will also be used to help minimize the impact of the stream crossing The stream bottom will be returned to it original elevation and the stream banks will be stabilized and returned to their original slope All erosion and sediment control devices will be installed prior to installation and maintained until the area is vegetatively stabilized Contractors will be prohibited from driving across the channel 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ❑x No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this projects ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank - 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Choose one Type. Choose one Type: Choose one Quantity Quantity Quantity. 3c. Comments. 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from In -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature Choose one 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested- acres 4f Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? E] Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f Total buffer mitigation required: 6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ❑X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why There is no Impervious area proposed for this project and all disturbed areas will be vegetated 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject? Rowan County ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply)- ❑X Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other. 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑X No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ORW (check all that apply), ❑Session Law 2006-246 ❑Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project Involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the Yes ❑ No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑Yes ❑X No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑X No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a WIII this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result In El Yes ❑X No additional development, which could Impact nearby downstream water quallty9 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis In accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. There are no immediate plans for development as a result of this project and there has not been any recent or past development in the project area 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The purpose of this project is to eliminate an aging existing lift station (built in 1954) There is no anticipated additional flow generated by this project The existing sewer flow will be treated at the Salisbury-Rowan Utilities WWTP (Town Creek Train) - WWTP Facility Permit # NCO023884 Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a WIII this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or x Yes No ❑ ❑ habitat? 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ❑X No impacts? 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. - 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? U S Fish & Wildlife Service - Environmental Conversation Online System (see attached IPaC Trust Resource Report) T & E species are know in Rowan County, but not in the project area 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA EFH Mapper See attached EFH Mapper Report 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ❑x No status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office - HPOWEB Map Service - See attached HPOWEB Map 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes ❑X No 8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? North Carolina Flood Layer added to GIS map - see attached map W. Lane Bailey Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the a licant is provided - Page 10 of 10 Nei Note: exactly other l $ i W w a- 0 V) a- O H ly- F- L -Li O z W Ln ry O ry w Q Q � O � � O z J �y LLLLJ LL W Z w Z a Ld N LLJ � (n C m Q a w o ~ Q U U) ( O W U W Qw � J> W w O Q w �� Of w � Q � � Zw m cn 0 W W J mN J Q m ~ J wa LL a w 0 o Q "Z 0T U w Z Z >� =o 2 F- W 0 0 J H a JO � O L� Z w � g U W W Z O Z �a N �' oa O� 0 CL O W a J 0 �� aOf 00 O � Z 0 �� LLJ J J (n Z Z m0 2 ZZ O(n -III —_ JZ (n QO Uz M:o o O� �o _III — w 0 �a ZD QQ w Ck�(n �V) WZ Of -Y C) � H o V) LJ � u a� ao Oz O 0 EFH Mapper http:Hwww habitat.noaa.gov/protection/eNefhmapper/index.html EFH Data Notice: Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) is defined by textual descriptions contained in the fishery management plans developed by the regional Fishery Management Councils. In most cases mapping data can not fully represent the complexity of the habitats that make up EFH. This report should be used for general interest queries only and should not be interpreted as a definitive evaluation of EFH at this location. A location -specific evaluation of EFH for any official purposes must be performed by a regional expert. Please refer to the following links for the appropriate regional resources. 4 Eaurns; Eali QEHCO, NCAA Nsheral CecWarhb, CeLarm, HERE, Cetnem_-z ng. and other =ntrlt;LtCtS Query Results Map Scale = 1:72,224 Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: Latitude = 35034'1" N, Longitude = 81025'53" W Decimal Degrees: Latitude = 35.57, Longitude = -80.57 The query location intersects with spatial data representing EFH and/or HAPCs for the following species/management units. EFH No Essential Fish Habitats (EFH) were identified at the report location. HAPCs No Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) were identified at the report location. EFH Areas Protected from Fishing No EFH Areas Protected from Fishing (EFHA) were identified at the report location. 1 of 1 2/23/2016 2:38 PM Centerview Lift Station Outfall /Pa C Trust Resource Report Generated February 23, 2016 01 13 PM MST, IPaC v2 3 2 This report Is for informational purposes only and should not be used for planning or analyzing project level impacts For project reviews that require U S Fish & Wildlife Service review or concurrence, please return to the IPaC website and request an official species list from the Regulatory Documents page. IPaC - Information for Planning and Conservation (httos./lecos.fws.govh as A project planning tool to help streamline the U S Fish & Wildlife Service environmental review process IPaC -rust Resource Report US Fish & Wildlife Service ...,�,�. IPaC Trust Resource Report NAME Center -view Lift Station Outfall LOCATION Rowan County, North Carolina DESCRIPTION Installation of 4679 LF of 12" DIP Gravity Sewer Line IPAC LINK hUps, //ecus. tya.gov(padoroiect/ 3 IG2P-HFXO I-HADIR-K5FKL-04EH6U U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact Information Trust resources In this location are managed by - Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 ZIIIIcoa Street Asheville, NC 28801-1082 (828) 258-3939 02/23x2010 01 13 PM Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 2 IPaC 7rt•st Resource Report Endangered Species Proposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species are managed by the Endangered Species Program of the U S Fish & Wildlife Service. This USFWS trust resource report is for informational purposes only and should not be used for planning or analyzing project level impacts. For project evaluations that require FWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website and request an official species list from the Regulatory Documents section 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 the Regulatory Documents section in IPaC. The list of species below are those that may occur or could potentially be affected by activities in this location - Flowering Plants Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitz i Endangered CRITICAL HABITAT No critical habitat has been designated for this species Lis.//ecos.fws.goy/tess—psblic/ rofil /spee esProrile achan'?spcode=O2R7 Mammals Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened CRITICAL HABITAT No critical habitat has been designated for this species https //ecos.fws.gov/tess—public/profile/speciesProfile a tion?spode=A01E Critical Habitats There are no critical habitats in this location 0212312010 01 13 PM Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 3 IPaC T-ust Resource Report Migratory Birds Birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Any activity which results in the take of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unless authorized by the U S. Fish and Wildlife Service (1). There are no provisions for allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result In the take of migratory birds is responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations and Implementing appropriate conservation measures Additional Information can be found using the following links: • Birds of Conservation Concern http 1/www fws gov/birds/management/managed-species/ birds -of -conservation -concern php • Conservation measures for birds http-//www.fws gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/ conservation -measures php • Year-round bird occurrence data http://www.fws gov/birds/management/proiect-assessment-tools-and-guidance/ ak n -h istogram-tools-php The following species of migratory birds could potentially be affected by activities in this location American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus Bird of conservation concern Season Wintering hhtips //ecos.fws. vg /o tess pub] ictprofiie/speaesProfile.action ?spode=BOF3 Bald Eagle Haliaeetus Ieucocephalus Bird of conservation concern Year-round Mips//ecos.tws vqo /tess-12ubhcl rop file/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008 Blue -winged Warbler vermivora pinus Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Brown -headed Nuthatch Sitta pusilla Bird of conservation concern Year-round Chuck -will's -widow Capnmulgus carolinensis Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca Bird of conservation concern Season Wintering Kentucky Warbler oporomis formosus Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Least Bittern Ixobrychus exiles Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding 02/232016 01 13 PM Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 4 IPaC T ust Resource Report Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus Bird of conservation concern Year-round hhos //ecos fws govftess 12ubhc1profile/spe iesProfile action?spcode=130 Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Prothonotary Warbler Protonotana citrea Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Bird of conservation concern Year-round Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Bird of conservation concern Season Wintering Short -eared OWI Asio flammeus Bird of conservation concern Season Wintering his//ecnsfwsyov/tess oublicJprofilefspedec_Profile.acton?spcode=BOND Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding Worm Eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorum Bird of conservation concern Season Breeding 02/232016 01 13 PNt Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 5 Mac T,usl Resource Report Refuges Any activity proposed on National Wildlife Refuse lands must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge Please contact the Individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns There are no refuges in this location 02/2121C16 01 13 PM Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 6 IPaC grL,gl Resource Report Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory 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 Armv Cors of Enaineers Distnct DATA LIMITATIONS 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 DATAPRECAUTIONS 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 Wetland data Is unavailable at this time 021231201 E 01,13 Pel Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) v2 3 2 Page 7