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THE LPA GROUP of North Carolina, p.a.
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Transportation Consultants
5000 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 304 ¦ RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 ¦ 919-954-1244 ¦ FAX [phone]
December 6, 2007 pt77
Mr. Thomas Brown Vy,gi rR UUAUTY
United States Army Corps of Engineers*-TILMD prep ST(N???`'!" 911ANC11
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27614
Re: Halifax-Nort Regional Airport (Action ID 200420672 and 200421162,
DWQ Project C04-0639 )Mitigation Monitoring 2006 (Year One).
Mr. Brown,
Introduction
On June 30, 2204 the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Section
404 Permit (Action ID 200420672 and 20042 1 1 62, DWQ Project # 04-0639) to the
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport located in Halifax, NC for 0.36-acre of fill placed
in USACE jurisdictional wetlands, 280 linear feet of impact to an un-named tributary to
Quankey Creek, and 1,642 linear feet of impacts to un-named intermittent drainages.
These impacts are the result of the runway site preparation for construction of an airport
on new location in Halifax County, NC. Wetlands that were impacted were low quality
wetlands consisting of former farm ponds and naturalized ditches. Streams that were
impacted were located in former agricultural fields, channelized, and did not have
vegetated riparian buffers. It was determined by the USACE and North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) at an on-site meeting in March 16, 2004, that the
channelized intermittent drainages did not provide any important biological function, and
mitigation would not be required for impacts to these drainages.
Excavation of Airport Site
Construction began on the Airport in September of 2004, and is currently still in progress.
The project consisted of approximately 596,000 cubic yards of unclassified excavation
and disturbed approximately 192 acres on the Airport property. This included grading of
the runway, parallel taxiway, connector taxiways, and the apron for the Airport. Impacts
resulting from the construction of these facilities, 0.36-acre of wetland impacts and 280
linear feet of stream impacts, required mitigation. The project also included construction
of three permanent sediment basins to capture on-site runoff. All on-site runoff was
routed to the sediment ponds. A variety of erosion and sediment control measured were
employed (and are continuing to be used) during construction to protect adjacent waters
and wetlands. A sequence of riprap check dams, rock dams, and temporary sediment
traps were used to control sediment in the grassed drainage ditches on the site.
Additional sediment was trapped using three stormwater detention basins during
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construction. Silt fence was also used to contain runoff from slopes and to protect
surrounding wetlands during construction. A combination of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3
erosion control matting was used on side slopes and in ditches to prevent erosion and
enable growth of permanent vegetation. Side slopes on ditches and fill slopes were
steepened to 3:1 in order to minimize the disturbed area and avoid impacts to adjacent
wetlands. Where ditches were required to be located adjacent to, or, in the edges of
wetlands, the soil adjacent to the ditches was compacted and a low berm was constructed
adjacent to the ditches to prevent inadvertent wetland draining. Additionally, Best
Management Practices including, but not limited to the use of slit fencing, straw bales,
and seeding and mulching were used where appropriate.
Establishment Mitigation Sites
Onsite wetland mitigation consisted of wetland restoration, and involved replanting a 1.5-
acre on-site wetland with native hardwood tree species (refer to Figure 1). This planting
provided a 4:1 mitigation ratio (1.5 acres mitigated to 0.36 acres impacted). During a site
visit on June 22, 2006, standing water with a depth up to 2 inches was observed in a low
portion of the wetland. The soil in the remainder of the wetland was saturated with many
oxidized root channels. The wetland is situated at the toe of a slope and the source of
hydrology appears to be from surface runoff and groundwater, perched on the clayey sub-
soil.
To compensate for impacts to the channelized perennial stream, a 7.25-acre buffer area
was planted with native hardwood species along a 1,485 linear foot section of two
perennial streams, located on Airport property south of SR 1619 (refer to Figure 1). The
buffer site is located along a portion of Little Marsh Swamp and one of its tributaries,
both of which are in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The establishment of vegetated
riparian buffer provides water quality benefits to streams by creating a forested buffer
between the stream and future development at the Airport, in an area that consisted of
former agricultural fields vegetated with successional herbaceous species.
Tree seedlings were planted in wetland restoration and stream buffer sites in the spring of
2006. They were planted on 10-foot centers, in rows spaced 10 feet apart, which would
provide a total of 436 trees per acre (refer to Figures 2 and 3). A total of 654 trees were
planted in the wetland restoration site and 3,161 trees were planted in the stream buffer.
The trees were planted by hand to avoid disturbance to the soil. The following tree
species were planted within the mitigation site:
Table 1
Planted Tree S ecies
Common Name Species Wetland Indicator
Willow oak uercus hellos FACW-
Black um N ssa s lvatica FAC
Water oak uercus ni ra FAC
Overcu oak uercus l rata OBL
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In addition to the plantings, the restored wetland area and created stream buffer are
protected through the establishment of a conservation easement. The Airport's attorney
is currently reviewing this conservation easement, when it is officially recorded at the
Halifax County Courthouse a copy will be provided to the USACE and DWQ. An
example copy of the easement is included in Appendix A.
Methodology
As specified in the mitigation plan, four permanent sample plots within the wetland
restoration site and ten sample plots within the stream buffer in the were established
during the first sampling event in 2006 (Refer to Figures 2 and 3).
To locate the sample plots within the wetland restoration site, a base line was drawn on
the site plan along the east edge of site and a grid was developed consisting of squares
measuring 75 feet by 75 feet. Each square the fell within the boundaries of the site was
sequentially numbered and a random number generator was used to select the plots to be
sampled.
The randomly selected plots were located in the field by pulling a measuring tape along
the baseline, starting in the northeast corner of the site, and marking the appropriate
gridlines using survey flagging. Then, using the measuring tape and a compass, and
measuring off the baseline the sample plots were located and permanently marked in the
field. The four corners of each sample plot were marked by installing 1-inch diameter,
schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet into the ground using a soil auger.
The location of the sample plots are shown on Figure 3.
To determine the location of the ten sample plots within the stream buffer site, the 30 foot
by 100 foot sites were drawn on the site plan. The plots were located in the field by
pulling a measuring tape along the channel and marking every 100 feet with survey
flagging. The sites were then determined in the field as to have a random sample area
that was representative of the entire site. The corners were then permanently established
in the field using 1-inch diameter, schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet
into the ground using a soil auger. The locations of the ten sample plots are shown on
Figure 3.
The data sheets included in Appendix B document the results of the vegetative sampling
conducted in each of the four wetland sample plots and the ten stream buffer sample
plots. Each living planted tree that was identified within the sample plots was marked
with pink survey tape and counted. Trees were only counted if living shoots were
present. Invasive volunteer tree species observed in the sample plots, such as red maple
(Acer rubrum), black willow (Salix nigra), and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica) were also noted. In addition to the tree inventory, a list was prepared in each
sample plot of the herbaceous species observed.
Permanent photographic stations were established within the sites (eight in the stream
buffer and four in the wetland) on November 16, 2006. The location of the photo stations
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is shown on Figures 1 and 2. Photographs from these stations taken on November 16,
2006 are included in Appendix C.
Vegetation Monitoring and Success Criteria
The wetland and stream buffer sites will be monitored annually for five years and started
at the end of the growing season in 2006. A report detailing the findings of the sample
events will be prepared for submission to the USACE and DWQ annually. Permanent
sample plots were randomly established in each of the mitigation sites and surviving tree
species were counted within those plots to determine the percent survivability of the
planted tree species. A comprehensive list of volunteer species observed within the sites
was also recorded. Additionally, observations on the hydrology in the wetland
restoration site were made during the sampling events.
Success will be achieved when at the end of the five-year monitoring period 260 of the
planted trees per acre survive. Data collected during the monitoring events will be
evaluated to determine what if any adjustments that would need to be undertaken at the
wetland restoration site and stream buffer site to insure success of the mitigation sites.
This may include replanting of trees and/or the removal of invasive species that could
potentially hinder the development of the planted species. Although alterations to the
hydrology of the wetland mitigation site are not included in the proposed mitigation,
alterations in the surface flow to enhance the mitigation site hydrology may be
appropriate to ensure the survival of the planted trees.
2006 Vegetative Sampling Results (Year One)
As specified in the mitigation plan success within the restoration areas will be achieved
when at the end of the five-year monitoring period 260 of the planted trees per acre
survive.
Wetland Restoration Site
As indicated in Table 1 below, the live tree counts within the wetland restoration
site ranged from a high of 52 in Plot 2, to a low of 7 in Plot 7. A total of 77 of the
trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within the three
sample plots. The three sample plots represent approximately 25.8 percent of the
total 1.5 acre site. In comparison to the 654 total trees (25.8 percent of which
equals 169 trees) that were originally planted, 77 trees represent a 46%
survivability rate at the end of the first monitoring period. Based on the sampling
conducted in the six sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 301 of the original 654
trees or 201 trees Der acre are currentlv alive.
Table 1
Tree Count Results
Wetland Restoration Site
Sample
Plot Number Counted (2006)
Plot 2 52
Plot 5 18
Plot 7 7
TOTAL 77
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Stream Restoration Site
As indicated in Table 2 below, the live tree counts within the stream buffer
restoration site ranged from a high of 20 in Plot 9, to a low of 1 in Plot 1. A total
of 74 of the trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within
the three sample plots. The 10 sample plots represent approximately 10 percent
of the total 7.25 acre site. In comparison to the 3,161 total trees (10 percent of
which equals 316 trees) that were originally planted, 74 trees represent a 23%
survivability rate at the end of the first monitoring period. Based on the sampling
conducted in the 10 sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 727 of the original
3,161 trees or 100 trees per acre are currently alive.
Table 2
Tree Count Results
Stream Buffer Restoration Site
Sample
Plot Number Counted (2006)
Plot 1 1
Plot 2 3
Plot 3 3
Plot 4 9
Plot 5 1
Plot 6 5
Plot 7 7
Plot 8 8
Plot 9 20
Plot 10 17
TOTAL 74
Conclusions
In the 2006 monitoring period the goal of 260 trees per acre is currently not being met.
In order to determine if the low count was due to trees that may have been missed during
the count, trees that were damaged by foraging deer, or human error, the deficiency in
trees, if it still remains will be addressed after the 2007 monitoring period.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or require additional information.
Sincerely,
THE LPA GROUP of North C olina, p.a.
Edward J. Smail
Environmental Scientist
Cc: Mr. Danny Smith, DWQ (w/enclosures)
LPA Project File (w/enclosures)
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APPENDIX A
SAMPLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
MODEL DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
August, 2003
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
CONSERVATION DECLARATION
This DECLARATION of CONSERVATION COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, and
RESTRICTIONS (" ") is made on this day of ,
200, by [NAME AND ADDRESS OF DECLARANT] "Declarant").
RECITALS & CONSERVATION PURPOSES
A. Declarant is the sole owner in fee simple of the certain Conservation
Property (Property) being approximately acres, more particularly described in
Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein [reference to a
recorded nzap showing a survey of the preserved area may be required]; and
B. The purpose of this Conservation Declaration is to maintain wetland and/or
riparian resources and other natural values of the Property, and prevent the use or
development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would conflict with
the maintenance of the Property in its natural condition. The preservation of the Property
in its natural condition is a condition of Department of the Army permit Action ID
issued by the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), required
to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to waters of the United States authorized by that
permit, and this Conservation Declaration may therefore be enforced by the United States
of America.
NOW, THEREFORE the Declarant hereby unconditionally and irrevocably declares that
the Property shall be held and subject to the following restrictions, covenants and
conditions as set out herein, to run with the subject real property and be binding on all
parties that have or shall have any right, title, or interest in said property.
ARTICLE I. PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purposes of this
Conservation Declaration is prohibited. The Property shall be maintained in its natural,
scenic, and open condition and restricted from any development or use that would impair
or interfere with the conservation purposes of this Conservation Declaration set forth
above.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are
expressly prohibited or restricted.
A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Property or any introduction of non-native
plants and/or animal species is prohibited.
B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building,
mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display,
antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or
permanent structure or facility on or above the Property.
C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or
commercial activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited.
D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal
husbandry, and horticultural use of the Property are prohibited.
E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting
or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property.
F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways
on the property.
G. Sianage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the
posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property,
signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property
and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the property.
H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste,
abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or
hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other
materials on the Property is prohibited.
1. Excavation. Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling,
excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat,
minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner
on the Property, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns.
J. Water Quality and Drainaee Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining,
dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or
altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration
of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing
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or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into, within or out of the
easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters,
springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited.
K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or
extinguished by this Conservation Declaration shall be transferred pursuant to a
transferable development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or
otherwise.
L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited.
M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or
may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property
substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is
prohibited.
ARTICLE II. ENFORCEMENT & REMEDIES
A. This Declaration is intended to ensure continued compliance with the
mitigation condition of authorizations issued by the United States of America, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, and therefore may be enforced by the United
States of America. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all
parties and all persons claiming under the Declarant.
B. Corps, its employees and agents and its successors and assigns, have the
right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of
inspecting the Property to determine whether the Declarant, Declarant's representatives,
or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Conservation
Declaration.
C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Declaration shall be construed to
entitle Corps to bring any action against Declarant for any injury or change in the
Conservation Property caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the
Declarant's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement,
or from any prudent action taken in good faith by the Declarant under emergency
conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to Property or
harm to the Property resulting from such causes.
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC ACCESS
A. This Conservation Declaration does not convey to the public the right to
enter the Property for any purpose whatsoever.
ARTICLE IV. DOCUMENTATION AND TITLE
A. Conservation Property Condition. The Declarant represents and
acknowledges that the Property is currently undeveloped land, with no improvements
other than any existing utility lines, Declarations and rights of way.
B. Title. The Declarant covenants and represents that the Declarant is the
sole owner and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has good right to make the
herein Declaration; that there is legal access to the Property, that the Property is free and
clear of any and all encumbrances, except Declarations of record.
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Conservation Purpose.
(1) Declarant, for itself, its successors and assigns, agrees that this
Conservation Property shall be held exclusively for conservation purposes.
B. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the Conservation Declaration and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Declaration. If
any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Conservation
Declaration, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than
those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
C. Recording. Declarant shall record this instrument and any amendment
hereto in timely fashion in the official records of County, North Carolina,
and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights.
D. Environmental Condition of Conservation Property. The Declarant
warrants and represents that to the best of its knowledge after appropriate inquiry and
investigation: (a) the Property described herein is and at all times hereafter will continue
to be in full compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and
regulations, and (b) as of the date hereof there are no hazardous materials, substances,
wastes, or environmentally regulated substances (including, without limitation, any
materials containing asbestos) located on, in or under the Property or used in connection
therewith, and that there is no environmental condition existing on the Property that may
prohibit or impede use of the Property for the purposes set forth in the Recitals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and
year first above written.
[Signature of Declarant in proper form]
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APPENDIX B
SAMPLE AREA DATASHEETS
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WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/17/2006 Sample plot: 2
Live tree count: 52
Additonal Species Observed:
Solidago sp.
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
Rubus sp.
Ludwigia sp.
Lonicera japonica
Salix nigra
Liquidambar styraciflua
Acer rubrum
Comments: Area is saturated to the surface.
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WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/17/2006 Sample plot: 5
Live tree count: 18
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
Panacum sp.
Campsis sp.
Rubus sp.
Solidago sp.
Salix nigra
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Comments: Wetland Hydrology ranges from saturated to the surface to areas of
inundation up to approximately 6 inches.

WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/17/2006 Sample plot: 7
Live tree count: 7
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
Panacum sp.
Campsis sp.
Rubus sp.
Solidago sp.
Salix nigra
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styracilfua
Comments: Wetland hydrology ranges from saturated to the surface to areas of
inundation up to approximately 4 inches.

STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot: 1
Live tree count: 1
Additional Species Observed:
Arundinaria gigantean
Liquidambar styraciflua
Pinus taeda
Eupatorium capilifolium
Panacum sp.
Lonicera japonica
Rhus copalina
Salix nigra
Comments:
STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006
Live tree count:
Sample plot: 2
Additional Species Observed:
Arundinaria gigantean
Liquidambar styracif/ua
Pinus taeda
Eupatorium capilifolium
Panacum sp.
Lonerica japoncia
Rhus copalina
Salix nigra
Comments:

STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 3
3
Additional Species Observed :
Arundinaria gigantean
Liquidambar styraciflua
Pinus taeda
Eupatorium capilifolium
Panacum sp.
Lonerica japoncia
Rhus copalina
Salix nigra
Comments:
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STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot: 4
Live tree count: 9
Herbaceous species:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Juncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Rubus sp.
Lonicera japonica
Comments:
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STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006
Live tree count: 1
Sample plot: 5
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Juncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Rubus sp.
Comments:
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STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 5
6
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Jucncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Comments:
STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 7
7
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Jucncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Comments:

STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot: 8
Live tree count: 8
Additional Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Jucncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Comments:
STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot: 9
Live tree count: 20
Additional Species Observed :
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Jucncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Comments:
STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 11/18/2006 Sample plot: 10
Live tree count: 17
Additonal Species Observed:
Andropogon sp.
Solidago sp.
Jucncus effusus
Acer rubrum
Comments:
APPENDIX C
PHOTOS FROM PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS
WETLAND PRESERVATION PHOTO STATIONS
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STREAM BUFFER PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS
Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 1 (PS-1) - November 16, 2006
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Photographic Station 2 (PS-2) - November 16, 2006
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Photographic Station (PS-4) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 5 (PS-5) - November 16, 2006
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Photographic Station 6 (PS-6) - November 16, 2006
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Photographic Station 6 (PS-6) - November 16, 2006
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Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 7 (PS-7) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - November 16, 2006
Photographic Station 8 (PS-8) - November 16, 2006