20160126 Ver 1_401 Application_20160416

ENERGY LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE
April 26, 2016
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
WBSCP Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Attn. Mr. Alan Johnson
RE: RE -SUBMITTAL PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION PACKAGE
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS, LINE 423 (LINE 291 REPLACEMENT) GAS LINE PROJECT, PHASE 1A
(SOUTH)
CATAWBA, LINCOLN AND GASTON COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA
DWR# 16-0126
Enclosed please find the revised Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) package for the Line 423 (Line 291
Replacement) Gas Line Project in Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties, North Carolina. These plans were
previously submitted and the 401 Water Quality Certification was issued (attached).
The complete project will install a 12 -inch transmission pipeline from Stanley to Hickory to help with system integrity
improvements and a needed increase in system capacity. The gas line is proposed along existing utility easement
and in new location easements The project proposed in this PCN is Phase 1A, from Stanley on the south side to
State Route 10 (SR 10) on the north side Independent utility is provided by a station site and main line valve at SR
10. This will allow the pipeline construction to end at this location and Phase 1A would not rely on the construction of
Phase 113. Originally, the phases of the project were scheduled to begin at different times, but they have been
combined I am leaving them as separate projects due to coordination with USACE and USFWS on Phase 1 B due to
an endangered species.
The following parts of the permit application are enclosed•
• USACE Cover letter
• Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) form and spreadsheet containing stream information
• Plans (4 sets 11"x17" and 1 set of 24"x36")
• USGS Maps
• Agent Authorization Form
• SHPO letter dated April 4, 2016
• FWS concurrence email dated April 14, 2016
• Drilling Fluid Release Contingency Plan
• 401 Water Quality Certification dated March 31, 2016
• Acceptance letter to the DMS mitigation program dated April 25, 2016
• Erosion Control Certificate of Approval dated April 19, 2016
Thank you for your consideration of this application. If you have questions or need additional information please
contact me at [phone] or by email at suzanne.herron@eli-Ilc com.
Sincerely,
ENERGY LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE, PLLC
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ENERGY LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE
April 25, 2016
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
U S Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue — Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Attn: Mr. David Shaeffer
PAID
RE: REVISED PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION PACKAGE
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS, LINE 423 (LINE 291 REPLACEMENT) GAS LINE PROJECT,
PHASE 1 A (SOUTH)
CATAWBA, LINCOLN AND GASTON COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA
Enclosed please find the revised Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) package for the Line 423 (Line 291
Replacement) Gas Line Project in Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties, North Carolina. These plans
were previously submitted in February and were deemed incomplete due to the Jurisdictional
Determination not being approved.
The complete project will install a 12 -inch transmission pipeline from Stanley to Hickory to help with
system integrity improvements and a needed increase in system capacity The gas line is proposed along
existing utility easement and in new location easements The project proposed in this PCN is Phase 1A,
from Stanley on the south side to State Route 10 (SR 10) on the north side. Independent utility is
provided by a station site and main line valve at SR 10 This will allow the pipeline construction to end at
this location and Phase 1A would not rely on the construction of Phase 1 B.
As we have discussed, we are applying for coverage under USACE Nationwide Permit 12 The 401
Water Quality Certification under the NC DENR Water Quality Certification No. 3884 was issued March
31, 2016 A copy of the revised PCN has been sent to Mr Alan Johnson to update the impact amounts
The following parts of the permit application will be uploaded to the "SAFE" website:
• Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) form and spreadsheet containing stream information
• Plans
• Agent Authorization Form
• Easement exhibits
• SHPO letter
• FWS email
• Drilling Fluid Release Contingency Plan
• 401 Water Quality Certification
• Acceptance letter to the DMS mitigation program
Several of the files mentioned above are in this .pdf file The easement exhibits and plans are in their own
files
The plans for this project were previously submitted and additional information was requested. I will
repeat those questions and responses here
Q: The PCN notes temporary easements for access to the project corridor will be needed Are
there potential impacts to waters of the U S (WoUS) in these access routes? If so, what are the
proposed impacts to WoUS and have these WoUS been delineated?
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A: The temporary easements are located adjacent to the permanent easements The impacts
within the temporary easements are included in the plans and the delineation
2. Q- The PCN states wetlands will be reseeded using a native seed mix Please submit the details
of the seed contents for the proposed seed mix The Corps recommends use of a native wetland
seed mix.
A. Page 3010-03-031 in the attached plans discusses permanent and temporary seeding
specifications Seeds types are listed there.
3. Q: Provide a summary for the use of horizontal direction drilling (HDD) at WoUS in Section D,
Part 1 of the PCN (Avoidance and Minimization) Include a list of WoUS where HDD will be used
A. Section D, Part 1 of the PCN has been revised and is attached. HDD will be used at three
locations along Phase 1A of the project They are at Hog Branch (page 3010-00-013), Shady
Creek (page 3010-00-015), and Clarks Creek (page 3010-00-016) The HDD plans are included
in the plan set.
4. Q: The Corps has recently received (February 3) a request for preliminary jurisdictional
determination (pre -JD) for the project corridor and is starting in the process of verifying the
jurisdictional features (stream and wetlands) within this corridor The Corps is unable to verify the
proposed impacts to WoUS noted in the submitted PCN package and use of Nationwide Permit
12 for this project until the pre -JD is complete
A- I understand that you must follow the Corps process. I have tried to minimize impacts to WoUS
so that the project will fall under NWP 12.
Q* The PCN's supporting documents note this project is being coordinated with the NC State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) due to known archaeological sites being within the project
corridor Please submit all information/data provided to SHPO. Also, the Corps will need copies of
all future information submitted or received from SHPO This request is pursuant to 33 CFR Part
325 Appendix C and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act The Corps is required
to make a determination of effect for the potential direct and indirect impacts of the proposed
project on historic property resources, within our permit area, prior to issuing a permit to impact
jurisdictional WoUS Because of the proximity to known cultural resources, the Corps needs to
determine if these resources are within the Corps' permit area. If after reviewing the submitted
information, the Corps may need to coordinate/consult the application with SHPO If the Corps
determines coordination/consultation with SHPO if needed, then Corps will suspend authorization
of the permit until SHPO has the opportunity to comment
A: The SHPO letter dated April 4, 2016 is enclosed. The SHPO concurred with the
recommendation that the newly identified archaeological sites were not eligible for listing in the
NRHP
6. Q- Review of the application package and Corps' databases indicate the federally listed
threatened species Hexastylis narnflora (dwarf -flowered heartleaf) occur in the vicinity of the
project corridor and there is a potential presence for the federally listed endangered species
Helianthus schweinitzii (Schweirntz sunflower) within the southern portion of the project corridor.
At this time, the Corps cannot make a determination of no effect of the proposed project activities
on these species within the Crops' permit areas, therefore we will be requesting coordination with
the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on the submitted application. Please forward the PCN
and supporting documents to:
USFWS
Attn.: Bryan Tompkins
160 Zdlicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801

A The PCN and associated information were sent to Mr. Tompkins. In an email dated April 14,
2016, Mr Tompkins stated "As for the Phase I section of the project (southern portion), you did
not find any dwarf -flowered heartleaf plants within 75 -feet of the proposed project area For this
reason and because the eastern boundary of the proposed corridor is within an existing cleared
easement, I believe a "no effect" determination is appropriate for dwarf -flowered heartleaf within
the Phase I section of the project " This email is attached.
Thank you for your consideration of this application If you have questions or need additional information
please contact me at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ENERGY LAND S IN�FrRAASTTRRUCTURE, PLLC
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Suzann B erron, P E , CPESC
PE 0405
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no
Form Version 1 4 January 2009
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 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 3884
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑ No
1d. 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.
❑ 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 ❑ No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1h
below
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a
Name of project
Line 423 (Line 291 Replacement) Gas Line Project - Phase 1A (South)
2b. County
Catawba, Lincoln, Gaston
2c
Nearest municipality / town:
Stanley, Lincolnton, Maiden
2d
Subdivision name:
2e
NCDOT only, T I P or state project no: --
3.
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Piedmont Natural Gas easement - Individual owners listed on attached easements
3b
Deed Book and Page No
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable).
Chris Albers, Piedmont Natural Gas
3d
Street address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
3e
City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28210
3f
Telephone no :
[phone]
3g
Fax no :
[phone]
3h. Email address
chns albers@piedmontng com
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009

4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify Party Responsible for Construction
4b
Name.
Chris Albers
4c
Business name
(if applicable)-
Piedmont Natural Gas
4d
Street address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
4e
City, state, zip-
Charlotte, NC 28210
4f
Telephone no.:
[phone]
4g
Fax no.
[phone]
4h
Email address
chrns [e-mail]
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name:
Suzanne Herron
5b
Business name
(if applicable)-
Energy Land & Infrastructure, PLLC
5c
Street address
1420 Donelson Pike, Suite A-12
5d
City, state, zip
Nashville, TN 37217
5e
Telephone no.:
[phone]
5f
Fax no.:
[phone]
5g
Email address:
suzanne herron@eli-Ilc corn
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a Property Identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID);
See attached easements
lb Site coordinates (In decimal degrees): I Latitude 35 3695 Longitude -81 1087
is Property size 241 775 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project named streams and unnamed trlbs (see attached)
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C and WS -IV
2c River basin: South Fork Catawba 03050102
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
The planned alignment extends from Stanley in Gaston County to State Route 10 near Startown in Catawba County Land uses generally consist of
pasture land, wooded areas, residential areas, commercial areas, and industrial areas. Additionally being crossed are existing gas line easements,
other utilities, roadways, and railroads
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 166
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 5,900
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The proposed protect will construct a new 12" natural gas line to replace an existing gas line Several station sites will also be constructed along the ro
3e Describe the overall project In detail, Including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed protect will construct a 12" natural gas line by open cul, horizontal directional drill (HDD), and conventional bore
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)In the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc
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). Rahlff Ingle
Agency/Consultant Company Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc
Other.
4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Field work was completed in July/August 2015 Determinations are ongoing.
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? ❑X Yes ❑ No
6b If yes, explain
The full protect is from Stanley to just south of Hickory. The portion south of State Route 10 is considered Phase 1A (South) North of State Route 10 is
Phase 1B (North) A station and main line valve at SR10 will allow the pipeline to end at that location and would not rely on the construction of Phase B
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply).
❑X 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
Land Clearing
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
W2 -
Land Clearing
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
W3 -
Land Clearing
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
W4 -
Land Clearing
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
W5
Land Clearing
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
W6 -
Land Clearing-
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes/No
Corps
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments
See the attached spreadsheet
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. 3b.
Stream impact Type of impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3c
Stream name
3d 3e 3f
Perennial (PER) or Type of Average
intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream
width
(feet)
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 - Choose one
Corps
S2 - Choose one
- Corps
S3 - Choose one
-
S4 - Choose one
-
S5 - Choose one
_
S6 - Choose one
-
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
31 Comments.
See the attached spreadsheet
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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 T
4b 4c.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable) Type of impact
4d. 4e
Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
type
01
Choose one
Choose
02
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. 5b.
Pond ID number Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d. 5e
Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated
Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f Total:
0
5g Comments:
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑X 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 6c
Buffer Impact Reason for impact
number—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6d.
Stream name
6e 6f. 6g.
Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2
mitigation impact impact
required? (square (square
feet) feet
61
Yes/No
B2
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
65 -
Yes/No
B6 _
Yes/No -
6h Total Buffer Impacts: 0 0
61 Comments
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed Impacts in designing project
Best management practices will be used for erosion control measures during the construction of the line across wetlands and streams Additionally,
the use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) will be used to avoid impacts at 3 streams The HDD designs are included at the end of the plan set.
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed Impacts through construction techniques.
Wood mats will be used for temporary equipment crossings of streams. Silt fence and compost socks will be used along the project
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 ❑ 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
project
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ 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.
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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?
Yes Q 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:
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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
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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?
0 314 %
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.
This protect will have less than 24% impervious area since it is an underground pipeline. Several station sites will provide under 1 acre of impervious
area.
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 this project?
Multiple
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b
Which of the following locally -Implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)*
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
El Yes 0 No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a
Which of the following state -Implemented stormwater management programs applyORW
(check all that apply)
ESessionLaw 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
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes ❑x No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b 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 ❑ 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter )
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 213 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. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future Impacts) result in
❑Yes ❑X No
additional development, which could Impact nearby downstream water quality?
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
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.
No wastewater will be generated
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑x Yes ❑ No
Impacts?
5c If yes, Indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat
Site visit with Rahlff Ingle (Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc) and Bryan Tomkins of USFWS on August 20, 2015. Phase 113 (North) of this project may
impact a potential existing population of dwarf -flowered heartleaf
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. WIII this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes Q No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) at www safmc net
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 ❑ 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
The Cultural Resources letter was previously submitted
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The project will cross 100 -year floodplains and regulated floodways of named and unnamed drainage features The project will not reduce the storage
volume of any of the floodplains/floodways due to the inherent construction techniques at drainage ways
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA mapping at msc fema gov
Suzanne Herron, P E
04-19-2016
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Appllnt/Agent's Signature
(Agent's higaAre is valid only if an authorization
Date
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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ENERGY LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date: August 27, 2015
Project Information
Project Name: Line 291-292-322 Replacement Project
Type of Project: Installation of new natural gas line
Location: Gaston, Lincoln, and Catawba Counties, NC
Propertv Owner/Representative Information
Business Name: Piedmont Natural Gas
Mailing Address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive
City, State, Zip Code: Charlotte, NC 28210
Telephone No.: [phone]
Contact Name: Mr. Chris Albers, Engineering Program Manager
Agent Information
Business Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone No.:
Contact Name:
Authorization
Energy Land & Infrastructure, PLLC
1420 Donelson Pike, Suite Al2
Nashville, TN 37217
[phone]
Suzanne Herron
I, Chris Albers of Piedmont Natural Gas hereby authorize Energy Land &
Infrastructure, PLLC to act as agent with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C.
Division of Water Quality pursuant to obtaining the necessary Section 10/404/401/Buffer
permits, as applicable, related to the above -referenced project(s).
Signature:
Date:
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M Bartos, Administrator
Governor Pat McCrory
Secretary Susan Kluttz
April 4, 2016
Paul Webb
TRC Solutions
50101 Governor's Drive
Suite 250
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Re: Piedmont National Gas Line 423 (Line 291 Replacement) Project,
Gaston, Lincoln, and Catawba Counties, ER 15-2190
Dear Mr. Webb:
Thank you for your letter of March 8, 2016, transmitting the above referenced report.
Office of Archives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Ten newly identified archaeological sites (31 LN210-31 LN213 and 31 CT260-31 CT265) were identified
during the field investigations and recommended not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places (NRHP). We concur with this recommendation.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
env ironmental.reviewgncdcr.go_v. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
Ramona M. Bartos
Location 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax [phone]-6599

Suzanne Herron
From: Tompkins, Bryan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:52 AM
To: Rahlff Ingle
Cc: Suzanne Herron; Brown, David W SAW
Subject: Re. Heartleaf - PNG Line 2911
Good afternoon Rahlff. Hope you are well.
I am glad that you got a chance to get some flower measurements at the northern site in Catawba
County within the Phase 11 portion of the PNG Line 2911 project area. As you indicated, we will
need a population count, impact amount, and conservation measures for this population/site. For
this section of the project, additional consultation with this office will be necessary. I look
forward to working with you to complete consultation on Phase II impacts to dwarf -flowered
heartleaf.
As for the Phase I section of the project (southern portion), you did not find any dwarf -flowered
heartleaf plants within 75 -feet of the proposed project area. For this reason and because the
eastern boundary of the proposed corridor is within an existing cleared easement, I believe a "no
effect" determination is appropriate for dwarf -flowered heartleaf within the Phase I section of the
project. This email will suffice for my concurrence with a "no effect" determination for the
Phase 1 section of the Line 2911 project. If additional information is needed, or if you have
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Bryan Tompkins
US Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
828/258-3939 ext.240
On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Rahlff Ingle <rin le ,dialcordy.com> wrote:
Hi Bryan,
I had a chance to visit the northern Catawba County heartleaf site last week when I was
reviewing the wetland delineation with the Corps. Population is definitely Hexastylis naniflora,
—90 % of the flowers I measured had calyx orifices that were 5 mm in diameter, with just a few
that were either 4 mm or 6 mm.
I also visited the NCNHP heartleaf EO north of Lincolnton. Nearest plant I could find was 75
east of the corridor (see attached map). The eastern boundary of the proposed corridor (nearest
to the heartleaf population) is within an existing cleared easement, and I did not see any suitable

habitat to the west. So I don't think any potential habitat will be affected. Just for the record, I
measured the flowers at this site as well, with results the same as above, nearly all were 5mm.
I believe we have now addressed all the issues associated with the initial Phase I permit area (the
southern portion of the corridor). Please let me know if you concur. We will still need to census
the northern heartleaf population for the Phase II permit.
Thanks.
Rahlff Ingle
Senior Environmental Scientist
Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc.
201 N. Front St., Suite 307
Wilmington, NC 28401
[phone] (Office)
[phone] (Cell)

HORIZONTAL DIRECTION DRILLING (HDD) CONTINGENCY PLAN
LINE 423 (LINE 291 REPLACEMENT) GAS LINE PROJECT
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS
The proposed natural gas line installation project involves several Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD)
bores. HDD is a common method used to install pipeline through heavily developed areas, roadways,
waterways and environmentally sensitive areas to minimize the surface disturbance that traditional open -
cut trenching methods typically require The use of HDD construction limits disturbances to the drilling
site and temporary accesses if required.
Directional bore operations have the potential to release drilling fluids into the surface environment The
drilling mud typically will flow into the surrounding sand and travel toward the ground surface. The drilling
fluid, a bentonite slurry, is used as a lubricant during the drilling of the bore hole, enabling the cuttings
from the drilling process to be carried back up to a containment bay at the ground surface at the drilling
site It also works as a seal to enhance the integrity of the bore hole Bentonite is a non-toxic, naturally
occurring clay commonly used for agricultural purposes such as decreasing water loss in ponds and sods
Note that there will be no hydraulic fracturing associated with this method of drilling on the site
While drilling, fluid seepage is most likely to occur near the bore entry and exit points where the drill head
is shallow, seepage can occur in any location along a directional bore This Horizontal Direction Drilling
Contingency Plan establishes operational procedures and responsibilities for the prevention, containment,
and cleanup of fluid loss incidents associated with this project. The project specifications also reference
the HDD portion of the project.
All personnel and Sub -Contractors responsible for the work must adhere to this plan during the directional
drilling process.
The specific objectives of this plan are to.
1 Minimize the potential for a drilling fluid release associated with directional drilling activities;
2 Provide for the timely detection of fluid releases,
3 Protect any environmentally sensitive vegetation;
4 Ensure an organized, timely, and efficient response in the event of a release of drilling bentonite,
and
5. Ensure that all appropriate notifications are made immediately to Piedmont Natural Gas, the
project inspector, and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR).
Pre -Construction Measures
Before any HDD occurs, a safety meeting will take place. This contingency plan will be discussed and
any questions will be answered The Site Supervisor shall ensure that a copy of this plan is available
(onsite) and accessible to all construction personnel The Site Supervisor shall ensure that all workers are
properly trained and familiar with the necessary procedures for response to a drilling fluid release, prior to
commencement of drilling operations. Other best -management measures are listed below.
1 Prior to construction, the work areas will be flagged and the limits defined Erosion and sediment
controls will be placed near the drilling rig location and around the drilling fluid containment bays
as a preventative measure against drilling fluid leaving the site.
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2. A spill kit shall be kept onsite and used if a drilling fluid loss occurs Other containment materials,
such as straw bales, shall also be kept on-site prior to and during all HDD drilling operations
3. A vacuum truck shall be staged at a location from which it can be mobilized and relocated so that
any place along the drill shot, can be reached by the apparatus, within 1 hour of a drill fluid loss
Fluid Loss Response and Measures
The response of the field crew to a drilling fluid loss shall be immediate and in accordance with
procedures identified in this Plan. All appropriate emergency actions that do not pose additional threats
to sensitive resources will be taken, as follows:
1. The pressure and volume of drilling fluid will be closely observed by the drilling contractor during
HDD activities to watch for indications of fluid loss.
2. Drilling operations will be halted by the drill rig operators immediately upon detection of a drop in
drilling pressure or any other indicator of fluid loss The loss of drilling fluid to the surface is
greatest at shallow locations, typically near the entry and exit points of the HDD.
3. Containment bays will be in place at both the drill entry and exit points to prevent drilling fluid from
leaving the site at the entry and exit points, in addition to silt fence placed along the perimeter of
the drilling area
4 The HDD bores have been designed to provide sufficient depth below water crossings to reduce
the risk of drilling fluid reaching the ground surface
5 The clean-up of all spills and fluid loss shall begin immediately.
6. The Site Supervisor will notify Piedmont Natural Gas and the project inspector immediately at any
time during drilling operations that the drilling contractor observed a loss of drilling fluid
7. In the event of a loss of drilling fluid, the Site Supervisor shall be notified immediately and will
conduct an evaluation of the situation and direct recommended mitigation actions, based on the
following guidelines of the severity of the fluid loss
a If the loss of drilling fluid is minor, easily contained, has not reached the surface and
is not threatening sensitive resources, drilling operations may resume after use of a leak
stopping compound or redirection of the bore.
b. If drilling fluid' reaches the surface, the area will be isolated with silt fence or similar
measures to contain drilling fluid.
i. A containment or relief bay may be installed, if possible, to keep drilling fluid from
reaching environmentally sensitive areas and removal will begin by vac -truck or
hand tools.
u In areas that cannot be reached by a vac -truck for drilling fluid removal, a tiered
system of contained areas will relay drilling fluid to a location accessible by a
vac -truck and removed.
iii. If it is not possible to relay drilling fluid to a suitable location for removal by a vac -
truck, drilling contractor workers will use hand tools and vacuums to remove the
drilling fluid from contained areas.
iv Any material contaminated with Bentonite shall be removed by hand to a depth of
2 -feet, contained and properly disposed of, as required by law The drilling
contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the bentonite is either properly
disposed of at an approved disposal facility or properly recycled in an approved
manner.
b. If drilling fluid reaches the surface in flowing waters, a coffer dam system will be
implemented to contain the site of the drilling fluid loss and use pumps or culverts to
maintain the flow of unaffected waters around the site of drilling fluid loss.
i Drilling fluid removal will begin by vac -truck or hand tools immediately
ii. Similarly, in areas that cannot be reached by a vac -truck for drilling fluid removal,
a tiered system of contained areas will relay drilling fluid to a location accessible
by a vac -truck and removed.
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iii. If it is not possible to relay drilling fluid to a suitable location for removal by a vac -
truck, drilling contractor workers will use hand tools and vacuums to remove the
drilling fluid from contained areas
iv. Any material contaminated with Bentonite shall be removed by hand to a depth of
2 -feet, contained and properly disposed of, as required by law The drilling
contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the bentonite is either properly
disposed of at an approved disposal facility or properly recycled in an approved
manner.
v. DENR will be notified
During drilling activities, the pressure of the drilling fluid in the bore hole is greatest at the end of the drill.
If there is a drilling fluid loss, the danger of it occurring again at the same location will be significantly
reduced as the drilling continues and the bore hole is advanced beyond the location of the original fluid
loss. The pressure at the original loss location will be reduced and drilling fluids will be more likely to
resume their path through the bore hole and out to the containment bay at the drill site
Response Close-out Procedures
When the release has been contained and cleaned up, response closeout activities will be conducted at
the direction of the Site Supervisor and shall include the following
a The recovered drilling fluid will either be recycled or hauled to an approved facility for disposal.
No recovered drilling fluids will be discharged into streams, storm drains or any other water
source,
b All spilled drilling fluid excavation and clean-up sites will be returned to pre -project contours using
clean fill, as necessary; and
c All containment measures (fiber rolls, straw bale, etc) will be removed, unless otherwise
specified by the Site Supervisor/Foremen.
The following documentation is required
The Site Supervisor shall record the drilling fluid loss in their daily log. The log will include the following
Details on the release event, including an estimate of the amount of bentonite released, the location and
time of release, the size of the area impacted, and the success of the clean-up action. The log report shall
also include the. name and telephone number of person reporting, date; how the release occurred; type
of activity that was occurring around the area of the drilling fluid loss; description of any sensitive areas
and their location in relation to the drilling fluid loss; description of the methods used to clean up or secure
the site; and a listing of the current permits obtained for the project.
The Site Supervisor will notify the Piedmont Natural Gas on-site representative immediately at any time
during drilling operations that the drilling contractor observes a loss of drilling fluid.
Construction Re -start
For small releases, drilling may continue, if 100 percent containment is achieved through the use of a leak
stopping compound or redirection of the bore and the clean-up crew remains at the drilling fluid loss
location throughout the remainder of the drilling of that bore.
For all other releases, construction activities will not restart without prior approval from Piedmont Natural
Gas and the project engineer's representative.
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Bore Abandonment
Abandonment of the bore will only be required when all efforts to control the drilling fluid loss within the
existing directional bore have failed. The borehole will be completely abandoned and a new location
determined Any borehole abandonment locations will be documented and shown on any as -built
documents.
The following steps will be implemented during abandonment of the borehole:
1 Determine the new location for the HDD crossing.
2. Insert casing, as necessary to remove the pilot string.
3 Pump a thick grout plug into the borehole to securely seal the abandoned borehole
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 31, 2016
Mr, Chris Albers
Piedmont Natural Gas
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
PAT MCCRORY
Got cruor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Seur,op,
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Duecmr
DWR# 16-0126
Catawba County
Subject: APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Line 423 Gas Line Project
Dear Mr. Albers:
You have our approval, in accordance with the General Certification and those
conditions listed below, for the purpose proposed in your application dated January 19, 2016,
and received by the Division of Water Resources (the Division) on February 15, 2016 and
subsequent information. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this project
is covered by Water Quality General Certification Number 3884 which can be viewed on our
web site at http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wa/swp/ws/401. The General Certification allows you to
use Nationwide Permit Number 12 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE). Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and
Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
The above noted Certification will expire when the associated 404 permit expires unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification It is advised that all conditions of the
Certification are reviewed prior to initiation of the project. In addition to the requirements of the
Certification, you must also comply with the following conditions:
1. Approved Impacts:
Type of Impact Amount Approved Amount Approved
Temporary Impact Permanent Impact
Stream 5997 linear ft. 0 linear ft.
Wetland 1.58 acre 0.594 acre (conversion)
2. Impacted wetland area outside the permanent maintained area shall be
planted/restored with the appropriate woody vegetation.
3. The Mooresville Regional Office shall be notified in writing once construction at the
approved impact areas has commenced. 15A NCAC 02H .0502 (e)
State of North Caroline I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Moorest elk Regional Officel 610 East Center At enue, Suite 3011 Mooremlle, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

4. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your
application. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be
required to send us a new application for a new Certification. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in
the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval
letter; and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. 15A NCAC 02H
.0506 and 15A NCAC 02H.0507
5. Diversion Ditches and other storm water conveyances as related to the sediment and
erosion control measures shall be matted and/or stabilized to reduce sediment loss and
turbidity. This includes interior/exterior slopes of sediment basins. 15A NCAC 02H .0506
(b)(3) and (c)(3)
6. Use of native vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques is
recommended where practicable instead of riprap or other bank hardening methods. If
riprap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the streambed, unless approved by DWR
7. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in
waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)
8. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the
permit drawings submitted for approval. 15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H
.0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)
9. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic
fluids, or other toxic materials. 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)
10. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where
authorized by this Certification. 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)
11. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or
adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)
12. The permittee shall report any violations of this Certification to the Division of Water
Resources within 24 hours of discovery. 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of the General Statute
150B by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of the Administrative
Hearings (hereby known as OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at
http://www.ncoah.com/or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the
OAH. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable
OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00
am to 5:00 pm, excluding state holidays).
The petitions may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one
(1) copy of the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within
five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. Mailing address for the OAH:

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6714 Mail Service Center
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If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc)
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the review by the Division under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704-663-1699 or Ms. Karen Higgins in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-807-6360.
Sicerely,
A-Avll�
C -A W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DEQ
Attachments
cc: Suzzanne Herron, Energy Land & Infrastructure, suzanne.herron(Deli-Ilc.com
Dave Brown, Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville (email)
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Mitigation Services
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
April 25, 2016
Chris Albers
Piedmont Natural Gas
PO Box 33068
Charlotte, NC 28233
Project: PNG Line 423 (Line 291 Replacement)
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R VAN DER VAART
Sr.Jr«ui
Expiration of Acceptance: October 25, 2016
County: Gaston
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to accept
payment for compensatory mitigation for Impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated In the
table below Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation
program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It Is the responsibility
of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will be approved. You must
also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with
the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this
acceptance will expire. It Is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS Once DMS
receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and
payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an
applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts that may require
compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned
to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below.
Impact
River CU Location
Basin (8 -digit HUC)
Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I Buffer II
(Sq. Ft) (Sq. Ft )
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Catawba 03050102
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Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation
will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and 15A NCAC
02B .0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone]
Sincerely,
Jame . Stanfill
Asset anagement Supervisor
cc: Davis Shaeffer, USACE- Asheville
Suanne Herron- agent
State ofNonhCarolma 1 Environmental Quality Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Scrvtce Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 1 217 W Jones Street Suite 3000
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Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 19, 2016
LETTER OF APPROVAL
Piedmont Natural Gas
At6tention: Chris Albers
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
PAT MCCRORY
Goiernor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
RE: Project Name: Line 423 (Line 291 Replacement Gas Line Project)
Acres Approved: 320
Project ID: CATAW-2016-012
County: Gaston, Lincoln & Catawba, City: Stanley to Hickory
Address: Adjacent Existing Line 291
River Basin: Catawba
Stream Classification: Other
Submitted By: Piedmont Natural Gas
Date Received by LQS: April 1, 2016
Plan Type: New
Dear Sir or Madam:
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the plan to
be acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval. The enclosed Certificate of Approval
must be posted at the job site. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date
of approval, if no land -disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A
NCAC 4B.0129.
Please be aware that your project will be covered by the enclosed NPDES Construction
Stormwater General Permit NCG010000. Please become familiar with all the requirements and
conditions of this permit in order to achieve compliance.
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be on file
at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. I I3A-61.1(a) of our right of
periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
610 E Center Ave Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115• Phone: [phone] • FAX: [phone]
Internet http llportal.ncdenr.orglwebllrl
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Letter of Approval
Piedmont Natural Gas
April 19, 2016
Page 2 of 2
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance -oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute I I3A-51 through 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of
the revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal and
State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances or
rules may also apply to this land -disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any other
permit or approval.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the
Financial Responsibility Form, which you provided. You are requested to file an amended form
if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it would be helpful if
you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project. Please notify us if you plan to
have a preconstruction conference.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
NPDES Permit
email: Energy Land & Infrastructure, Attention: Suzanne Herron
cc: Inspection Department
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