20081385 Ver 1_More Info Received_20080926

Subject: for file 08-1358
From: Sue Homewood <Sue.Homewood @ ncmail. net>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:06:47 -0400
To: Bev Strickland <Bev. Strickland@ ncmail.net>
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Subject: Correspondence -TRIAD PARK
Date:Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:34:27 -0400
From:Matthew Wright <[e-mail]>
To:'Sue Homewood' <Sue. Homewood@ ncmail. net>
Here is the letter and data sheets.
Matthew Wright
American Land Concepts, Inc.
238 B Main Street
Reisterstown, Maryland 21 1.36
P.410.526.2688
F.410.526.2970
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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3_'2UOE X0:_2 .-. 562 3421 *,SA x RAL REG 17564 P.002i003
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: SAW-2008-02228 County: Guilford
Incomplete Application Notification
Property
Owner Williams Gas Pipeline
Attn: David Dickerson
Address 345 Greenbriar Drive
Charlottesville Virainia 22901
Telephone Number 434-964-2122
Authorized
Agent Matthew W„Li ht
American lmd- Concecm
Address 238B Main Street
Reisterstown Marvlatu_ i
Telephone Number 41fl-526-2970
Location/Description of Proposed Activity: Proposed Triad Park--Williams Gas Pipeline @ Reedy Fork
Creek; located approximately 1000 feet east of the East Crouse Road terminus in Guilford County, North
Carolina.
Type of Permit Applied For (check one): IP ( ) NWP # 18 (X ) GP # ( )
Applicable law: Section 444 of the Clean Water Act (X); Section 10, Rivers and Harbor Act ( )
YOUR APPLICATION/PRE+CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION IS INCOMPLETE AND
CANNOT BE EVALUATED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS RECEIVED
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Your application/pre-construction notification form has not been completed and/or signed (see remarks).
Under the conditions of Nationwide Permit # . you are required to submit an aquatic resource mitigation
plan. The required plan is either insufficient or has not been included with your notification (see remarks).
Your application/pre-construction notification did not include information describing measures you have
implemented to avoid and minimize impacts to Waters of the United States.
_,YYour submitted project plans or maps were insufficient, too large, or not legible (see remarks).
Your applicationlpre-construction notification did not include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites,
including wetlands, vegetated shallows, and riffle and pool complexes as required.
Your project is in a designated trout water county. Nationwide permit regional conditions require that a copy
of your application be submitted to the local NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for comment.
(Address: Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, :855 idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 272849180)
X Other (see remarks)
REMARKS:
1. Based on the information provided in your Pre-construction Notice (PCN) application, your project
does not qualify for a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 3. Depending upon the results of the additional
information that you need to submit (see 2, 3, and 4 below), this project may qualify for a NWP 18.
As such, you need to quantify the volume of fill material to be discharged below the Ordinary 14igb
Water Mark (OHWM) and the acreage of fill within waters of the United States, including any
special aquatic sites, such as wetlands.
2. Based on a desktop review of the information provided and additional information available such as
USCTS topographic maps, National Wetland [inventory (NWl) maps, the Guilford County Soil
Survey and recent aerial photographs. there is a high probability that wetlands may be located within
the project area, As such, you must submit completed routine wetland determination data sheets
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which represent all of the vegetative communities within the project area. The data collection
locations must be shown on the project plans. Also. if there are any areas within the project area
that meet the hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology, and hydric soil criteria of the 1987 Corps
of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, you must conduct and submit a wetland delineation.
The Nationwide Permit General Conditions-number 27(bx4) states the delineation must be prepared
in accordance with the current methods required by the Corps. The current method requires both
wetland and upland data for each delineated wetland.
3. Please provide recent photographs of the proposed project area.
4. Your proposed project plans indicate you plan to use large boulders to create a series of step-pool
structures. Based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District's recent experience
with similar projects, we believe the project can possibly be completed with less discharge into the
aquatic resource(s) by using articulated concrete mats. Please provide a discussion of this possible
avoidance and minimization technique.
5. Please provide a statement regarding how impacts to waters of the United States are to be
Compensated for or a statement explaining why compensatory mitigation should not be required for
the proposed impacts. This statement is a requirement of the April 10, 2008 Compensatory
Mitigation Rules (325.1(d)(7).
6. Please indicate the location of the proposed access ramp along the stream bank on your plans.
Please indicate if any portion will be located within a water of the United States, including a
wetland.
7. Please clarify the flow direction on the submitted plans. Based on our desktop review and
numerous site visits near the proposed project, Reedy Fork Creek flows in an easterly direction.
Your plans indicate it is flowing in a westerly direction. If necessary, you should submit revised
plans to clarify.
If you do not submit the requested information within 30 days from the date of this letter, your
application will be withdrawn. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers
regulatory program, please contact Andrew Williams
at telephone number. [phone] extension 26
Project Manager
Sigaatarc f?? Date 3002
CC: Sue Homewood
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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AMERICAN LAND CONCEPTS
August 21, 2008
PROVIDING
ENVIRONMENTAL Mr. Andrew Williams
SEWCES TO Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
LANDOWNERS, 331 Heritage Trade Drive
DEVELOPERS Suite 105
AND INDUSTRY Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: Triad Park Project
Williams Gas Pipeline @ Reedy Fork Creek
Stream Restoration
Guilford County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Pursuant to your recent correspondence regarding the above referenced site, ALC
on behalf of our client Williams Gas Pipelines, has addressed the following remarks:
1. The Pre-Construction Notification Application Form has been amended to request
permission to impact Waters of the U.S. under Nationwide Permit (NWP) 18.
The total volume of fill to be discharged below the Ordinary High Water Mark
(OHWM) of Waters of the U.S. is approximately 77.83 cubic yards (2101.6 cubic
feet). This is necessary to provide adequate cover to the currently exposed gas
pipelines at the site. No fill material will be discharged into special aquatic sites.
2. No wetland areas exist adjacent to the stream in question at the proposed project
site. The erosion of the stream that has resulted in the exposure of the pipelines in
question has also left any adjacent wetlands permanently drained. Upon
completion of the project, the thalweg of the stream as well as the water surface
elevation will be raised considerably. This will provide hydrology to areas
adjacent to the stream, restore any previously drained wetlands as well as create
new wetlands. Furthermore, only temporary disturbances due to placement of
pump around equipment are proposed for areas south of the stream channel. The
majority of the disturbed areas will be north of the channel within the manicured
area of the right of way (ROW). Wetland determination data sheets can be
238 B MAIN STREET
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provided at your request.
3. Recent photographs are enclosed for your review.
4. ALC has proposed the use of large boulders to create a step pool structure in order
to create a permanent solution to the exposed gas pipelines as well as stabilize and
restore this reach of stream. The proposed step pool structure will raise the invert
of the stream channel to an elevation that provides adequate cover to the currently
exposed gas pipelines, minimize erosion in this reach of stream, as well as
downstream areas by slowing the velocity of the flow, and reintroduce hydrology
to adjacent areas that have been drained due to the deep head cut of the stream
channel. Articulated concrete mats cannot provide an equal amount of ecologic
value, and would hinder future access to the gas pipelines, should a problem arise.
5. Compensatory mitigation should not be required in this situation since the goal of
the project is to stabilize and restore the stream channel in addition to providing
adequate cover to the exposed gas pipelines.
6. No access ramp along the stream bank is proposed.
7. The plan has been modified to more accurately exhibit the onsite conditions. A
copy of the plan is enclosed.
Please find enclosed one (1) copy of the revised Pre-Construction Notification
Application Form and one (1) copy of the revised plans for the project. If you have any
questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE VVETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wedand Delineation Manual)
Pro' ite: Triad Park Date: 08.25.08
ApplicantifOmw County: Guilford
in ator: EFH State: North Carolina
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? No Transect ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID: Sample Point 1
vtut r A I WN (Note MOse species observed to have morphological ad aptations to wetlands with a '
1 !t>t2C
1 Cam spp• FACW 9 DkhanbWium dandes6hurn FAC+, FACIA
2 Junau effuses FACW 10 S~ sinip, FACU
3 Phytolacce americene FACU+, FAC 11
4 Rosa muthfwa UPL, FACU 12
5 Polygomum spp. FAC 13
6 Rubus idaeus UPL, FAC 14
7 Chsium VUVw9 UPL, FAC 15
8 LordcerafiWonka FACU,FAC+ 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAG). Include species noted (') as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
40%
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gage
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorder! Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
water marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sed'rrnent Deposits
Depth of Surface Water. (in_) Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Oxid'aed Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soils Surrey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name: Drainage Class:
Taxonomy Subgroup: Fieid Observations:
Confirmed Mapped Type:

Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Conawtions,
!inches) Horizon WNW Moid Munsell Moist AWndance/Contrast Rhkosplww. etc.
Q& 10YR4/6 5YR518 20% Qly
6-10 10YR5A6 YR` R5 8 30% 204Y
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosoi Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _
-High Organic Content
_ SuffK is Odor -Organic Streaking
_ Probable Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils Lust
l
X Reducing Conditions _
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gieyed or Law-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Triad Park Data. 08.25.08
icantlOwner. County: Guilford
Investigator. EFH State: North Carolina
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? NO Transact ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID: Sample Point 2
VEGETATION (Note those species observed to have morphological adaptations to wetlands with a '
amomolol&mm Ind Dominant plard species Stratum IndIcM
1 Carex spp. FACW 9
2 Solldego spp. FACU 10
3 Phylolacca americana FACU+, FAC 11
4 Rosa mulliflm UPL, FACU 12
5 um spp. FAC 13
6 LonkereAponica FACU,FAC+ 14
7 Cirsium v UPL, FAC 15
8 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAG)_ Include species noted (*) as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
29%
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gage
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
water Marks
Drift Lines
Fief! Observations: Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water. (in.) Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soils Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Sod: (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks.
enu e
Map Unit Name: Drainage Class:
Taxonomy Subgroup: Field Observations:
Confirmed Mapped Type:
Profile
Depth Matrix Color mottle colors Mottle Texture, Concreations,
(inches) Ho n Munsell Moist Rhizosiheires. sta.
94 10YR4? Clay barn
3-10 10YR4l2 5YR515 3% 1111oY
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosoi -Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon -High Organic Content
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking
_ Probable Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Sacs List
X Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Sods List
X Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes is this Sampling Point within a Wetland?
Welland Hydrology Present? No No
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Tried Park Date: 08.25.06
Applicant/Owner County: Guilford
In tor. EFH State: North Carolina
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? No
is the area a potential Problem Area? No Transact ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) Plot ID: Sample Point 3
VEGETATION (Note those species observed to have morphobaical adaptations to wetlands with a *
122111111291 1098K Dominant Want 0QM Strattim j
1 Carex am, FACW 9
2 Juncus effuses FACW 10
3 Phylolaccs ammkana FACU+, FAC 11
4 Safbr N' FACW+ 12
5 Pofyg mum SAP. FAC 13
6 14
7 15
6 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(except FAG). Include species noted (*) as showing
Morphological adaptations to wetlands.
80%
Describe Morphological Adaptations:
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gage
Aerial Photographs
other
X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water. (in.) X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) X Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soils Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks:
SrHr Q
-- -- Map Unit Name: Drainage Class:
Taxonomy Subgroup: Field Observations:
Confirmed Mapped Typw-
Profile
Depth
Matrix Color Mottle colors
mows Texture, Concreations,
(Inches) Horhm Muna Abundance/Contrast Rh¢osdleres. etc.
4$ t0YR416 5YR518 20% on
6-10 110YRW YR5/8 b%Mft
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol -Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content
_ Sulfuric Odor -Organic Streaking
_ Probable Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hyxhic Soils List
X Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes is this Sampling Point within a Wetland?
Welland Hydrology Present? Yes Yes
Remarks: