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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "
MICHAEL F EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 21, 2008
John Hennessy
DENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1621
Dear John Hennessy
SUBJECT TIP Project No B-4492 Replacement of Bridge No 212 on SR 1838 over Reese Creek in
Cumberland County
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is completing the project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the TIP Project B-4492 This project is
included in the North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled construction in
fiscal year 2011
The alternatives being studied for this project will a) replace the existing structures along the
existing alignment while using an offsite detour to maintain traffic
We have provided a copy of the Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) for your use We
would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project Your comments will be used in the preparation of a federally
funded Categorical Exclusion This document will be prepared in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act If your agency desires to comment please have your response in by
November 21, 2008 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this document
If you have any questions concerning any of these projects, please contact Tracy A Walter at
715-2120 Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments
Sincerely,
Tracy A Walter
Bridge Project Planning Engineer
PD&EA
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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
Replace Bridge No. 212 on SR 1838 Over Reese Creek
Cumberland County, North Carolina
TIP B-4492
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-1838(1)
WBS Element No. 33728.1.1
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Natural Environment Unit
September 2008
Natural Resources Technical Report TIP B-4492 Cumberland County, N C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................... ................................................................1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ................................. ................................................................1
3.1 Soils ................................................................... ...............................................................2
3.2 Water Resources .............................................. ................................................................2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ....................................... ................................................................3
4.1 Terrestrial Communities .............................. ................................................................3
411 Mamtamed/Disturbed 3
412 Agricultural Land 3
4 1 3 Hardwood Forest 3
414 Small Stream Swamp 3
4 1 5 Terrestrial Community Impacts 4
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ..........................................................................................................4
4.3 Aquatic Communities ......................................................................................................4
4.4 Invasive Species ...............................................................................................................5
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES ..............................................................................................5
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S ...............................................................................5
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits ................................................................................................6
5.3 Construction Moratoria ..................................................................................................6
5.4 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules .......................................................................................6
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .............................................. ..6
5.6 Wetland and Stream Mitigation .................................................................................. ..6
561 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts 6
562 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts 7
5.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ................................................................. ..7
5.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ........................................................................ 10
5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species ................................................................ 11
5.10 Coastal Zone Issues ....................................................................................................... 11
6.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Figure 2 Study Area Map
Figure 3 Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4 Natural Communities Map
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C: Wetland and Stream Forms
Appendix D: Qualifications of Contributors
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Soils in the study area .......................................................................................................2
Table 2. Water resources in the study area ....................................................................................2
Table 3. Water resources physical characteristics in the study area ...........................................2
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area ...................................................4
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area ...............................5
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area ..........................................5
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Cumberland County ...........................................7
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No 212
on SR 1838 over Reese Creek (TIP B-4492) in Cumberland County, North Carolina (Figure 1)
The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the
preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Natural Resource Technical Report/Investigation
Protocols dated October 7, 2004 Field work was conducted on January 14 and February 4, 2008
Jurisdictional areas identified in the study area were verified by Richard Spencer of the U S Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Ken Averitte of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) on July 15, 2008 Documentation of this jurisdictional determination will be forwarded
to NCDOT The principal personnel contributing to this document were
Principal Matt Smith
Investigator
Education B S Marine Biology, 1994
Experience Senior Project Manager, Environmental Services, Inc , 1998-Present
Environmental Biologist, NCDOT, 1996-1998
Responsibilities Wetland and stream delineations, stream and wetland assessment, natural
communities assessment, T&E species assessment, document preparation
Investigator Christopher Mahan
Education B S Environmental Science, Ecology Concentration, 2005
Experience Project Scientist, , Environmental Services, Inc , 2007-Present
Project Scientist, Axiom Environmental, 2006-2007
Responsibilities Wetland and stream delineations, GPS
Additional personnel who contributed to portions of the field work and/or document preparation for
this project were Gail Tyner, Katie Tomany, Edward Wagner, and Kevin Markham Appendix D
lists the qualifications of these contributors
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area is located in the inner coastal plain physiographic province of North Carolina
(Figure 2) Topography in the project vicinity is characterized as gently undulating Elevations
within the study area range from approximately 100 ft to 120 ft above mean sea level (MSL) Land
use in the project vicinity is dominated by rural residential and suburban development interspersed
with agricultural and forested areas
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3.1 Soils
The Cumberland County Soil Survey identifies six soil types within the study area (Table 1)
Table 1. Soils in the studv area.
Soil Series Mapping
Unit Drainage Class Hydric Status
Deloss loam De Very poorly drained H dric
Johnston Loam JT Very poorly drained Hydric
Roanoke and Wahee loams Ro Poorly drained /
somewhat poorly drained Hydric
Candor sand (1-8% slopes) CaB Somewhat excessively
drained Non-hydric
Gilead loamy sand (8-15% slopes) GbD Moderately well drained Non-h dric
Lakeland-Urban land complex (1-8%
slopes) LbB NA Non-hydric
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are part of the Cape Fear River Basin (U S Geological Survey
[USGS] Hydrologic Unit 03030004) One stream was identified in the study area (Table 2) The
location of this water resource is shown in Figure 3 The physical characteristics of Reese Creek
are provided in Table 3
Table 2. Water resources in the studv area.
Stream Name Map ID, DWQ Index Number Best Usage
Classification
Reese Creek Reese Creek 18-28-2 C
Table 3. Phvsical characteristics of water Resources in the studv area.
Map ID Bank Bankfull Water Channel Velocity Clarity
Height ft Width ft De th in Substrate
Reese 10 25 14 Silt, Sand Moderate Slightly turbid
Creek
One pond (P1) is located in the central eastern portion of the study area This pond consists of an
artificially excavated pit that is sustained by high groundwater levels This pond is located entirely
in the study area and is approximately 0 06 acre in size It has no surface connection to the
jurisdictional stream feature
There are no waters designated anadromous fish waters or primary nursery areas present in the
study area Reese Creek is not listed on the 303(d) list as an unpaired water due to sedimentation
issues There are no Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW), Water
Supply (WS-I or WS-II) Waters within 10 mile upstream or downstream of the study area
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No benthic or fish monitoring data have been collected for Reese Creek within 10 mile upstream
or downstream of the study area
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
Four terrestrial communities were identified in the study area mamtamed/disturbed, agricultural
land, hardwood forest, and small stream swamp Figure 4 shows the location and extent of these
terrestrial communities in the study area A brief description of each community type follows
Scientific names of all species identified are included in Appendix B
411 Mamtamed/Disturbed
The mamtamed/disturbed land within the study area includes residential areas, field edges, and
roadside shoulders that are dominated by a mixture of ornamental and successional species
Roadside and field edges that are maintained in an early successional state include Bermuda grass,
centipede grass, Japanese honeysuckle, English ivy, goldenrod, dog-fennel, broom sedge, and
Carolina geranium Lawns and landscaped areas which receive more frequent maintenance have
less diversity of herbaceous species but also include planted ornamentals including loblolly pine,
sycamore, live oak, red cedar, and ornamental azalea
412 Agricultural Land
Agricultural land in the study area was fallow at the time of the field review but showed evidence
of having been in cultivation during the previous growing season These areas were currently
vegetated in a variety of early successional species including dog-fennel, serrate-leaf blackberry,
broom sedge, Japanese honeysuckle, Carolina geranium, chickweed, and fescue
413 Hardwood Forest
This community includes a canopy composed of American beech, water oak, and willow oak An
occasionally dense understory is also present that includes American holly and horse sugar
Ground cover is dominated by greenbrier but also includes giant cane in wetter areas and bracken
fern, Japanese honeysuckle, and yellow jessamine in drier areas
4 14 Small Stream Swamp
This community appears to be heavily altered from its natural state and only includes a few relict
scattered bald cypress remaining in the canopy The canopy is dominated by a combination of tulip
poplar, sweetgum, red maple, and sycamore Understory and shrub species present include red
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bay, giant cane, and Chinese privet Ground cover is composed of greenbrier, cinnamon fern, and
Japanese honeysuckle
415 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the study area may be impacted by project construction as a result of
grading and pavmg portions of the study area At this time, decisions regarding the final location
and design of the proposed bridge replacement have not been made Therefore, community data
are presented in the context of total coverage of each type within the study area (Table 4) Once a
final alignment and preliminary design have been determined, probable impacts to each community
type will be calculated
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the studv area.
Community Coverage (ac) a
Mamtamed/Disturbed 189
Agricultural Land 88
Hardwood Forest 36
Small Stream Swam 82
Total: 395
Study Area includes open water area (U 3 ac) and impervious surtaces (l ac) not included in this plant community assessment
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Terrestrial communities in the study area are comprised of both natural and disturbed habitats that
may support a diversity of wildlife species (those species actually observed are indicated with *)
Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats and stream corridors found within the
study area include species such as white-tailed deer*, raccoon, Virginia opossum, eastern
cottontail*, and gray squurel Bird species that commonly use forest and forest edge habitats
include American woodcock, blue day*, American crow, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse,
white-eye vireo, field sparrow, red-bellied woodpecker, downy woodpecker, northern cardinal*,
northern mockingbird, white throated sparrow, and eastern towhee Birds that may use the open
habitat or water bodies within the study area are turkey vulture and American robin, and belted
kingfisher and wood duck, respectively Reptile and amphibian species that may use terrestrial
communities located in the study area include eastern box turtle, ground skink, Carolina anole, and
slimy salamander
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic habitats within the study area include ephemeral waters present in depressional wetlands,
and semi-permanently impounded palustrine and riverine habitats (those species actually observed
are indicated with *) Perennial streams provide habitat that could support common fish species
including redfin pickerel, golden shmer, eastern mosquitofish, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish,
bluegill, and largemouth bass, as well as common reptiles and amphibians including redbelly water
snake, cottonmouth and eastern mud turtle Depressional areas located within the Reese Creek
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floodplam may provide potential breeding habitat for amphibians such as southern leopard frog,
pickerel frog, and marbled salamander
4.4 Invasive Species
Three species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found to occur
in the study area The species identified were Chinese privet (Threat level 1), English ivy (Threat
level 2), and Japanese honeysuckle (Threat level 2) NCDOT will follow the Department's BMPs
for the management of invasive plant species
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
One jurisdictional stream was identified in the study area (Table 5) The location is depicted on
Figure 3 USACE and NCDWQ stream delineation forms are included in Appendix C The
physical characteristics and water quality designations of each jurisdictional stream are detailed in
Section 3 2 All jurisdictional streams have been designated as warm water streams for the
purposes of stream mitigation
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the studv area.
Map ID Length (ft) Classification Compensatory River Basin Buffer
Mitigation Required
Reese 664 Perennial Yes NA
Creek
Seven jurisdictional wetlands were identified in the study area (Figure 3) Wetland classification
and quality rating data are presented in Table 6 All wetlands in the study area are within the Cape
Fear River Basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03030004) USACE wetland delineation forms and
NCDWQ wetland rating forms for each site are included in Appendix C Descriptions of the
natural communities at each wetland site are presented in Section 4 1 Wetland site WA, WB, WC,
WD and WG are included in the small stream swamp community Wetland site WE and WF are
included in the hardwood forest community
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the studv area.
Map ID Cowardin
Classification Hydrologic
Classification DWQ Wetland Rating Area (ac.)
WA PFO1C Riverme 38 103
WB PF01C Riverme 57 0 04
WC PF01C Riverme 57 0 04
WD PFO1C Riverine 57 0 02
WE PFOlA Non-riverme 32 012
WF PF01B Non-riverme 32 0 63
WG PF01C Riverine 41 140
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5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
The proposed project has been designated as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the purposes of
NEPA documentation As a result, a USACE Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will likely
be applicable Other permits that may apply include a NWP 33 for temporary construction
activities such as dewatering, work bridges, or temporary causeways that are often used during
bridge construction or rehabilitation The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will
be required to authorize project construction
In addition to the Section 404 permit, other required authorizations include a corresponding Section
401 Water Quality Certification for the NCDWQ A NCDWQ Section 401 Water Quality General
Certification for a Categorical Exclusion (GC 3701) may be required prior to the issuance of a
Section 404 Permit Other required Section 401 certifications may include a GC 3688 for
temporary construction access and dewatermg '
5.3 Construction Moratoria
There are no construction moratoria in effect for waters located within the study area
5.4 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The proposed project is located in its entirety in the Cape Fear River Basin This portion of the
Cape Fear River Basin does not have River Basin Buffer Rules in effect at this time Therefore, no
streams in the study area are subject to river balm buffer rules
5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
Reese Creek has not been designated by the USACE as a Navigable Water under Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act
5.6 Wetland and Stream Mitigation
561 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the greatest
extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design At this time, no
final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of the preferred alternative
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562 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation opportunities once a
final decision has been rendered on the location of the preferred alternative If on-site mitigation is
not feasible, mitigation will be provided by North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) In accordance with the
"Memorandum of Agreement Among the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the
U S Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), July 22, 2003, the EEP will be
requested to provide off-site mitigation to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act compensatory
mitigation requirements for this project
5.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists seven federally protected species for Cumberland County
(Table 7) A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the
Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area Habitat requirements for
each species are based on the current best available information as per referenced literature and
USFWS correspondence
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Cumberland Countv.
Scientific Name Common Name Federal
Status Potential'
Habitat
Present Biological
Conclusion
Alligator misstssl lensis American alligator T S/A Yes Not required
Ptcoides borealis Red-cockaded
woodpecker E No No Effect
Neonympha mitchellu
anclscl Saint Francis' satyr E No No Effect
Schwalbea americana American chaffseed E No No Effect
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Yes Unresolved
Lmdera meltssifolia Pondberry E No No Effect
Lysimachia asperulaefolia Rough-leaved
loosestrife E No No Effect
h - Endangered
T (S/A) - Threatened due to similarity of appearance
American alligator
USFWS optimal survey window year round (only warm days in winter)
Habitat Description In North Carolina, alligators have been recorded in nearly every coastal
county, and in many mland counties to the fall line The alligator is found in rivers,
streams, canals, lakes, swamps, and coastal marshes Adult animals are highly tolerant of
salt water, but the young are apparently more sensitive, with salinities greater than 5 parts
per thousand considered harmful The American alligator remains on the protected species
list due to its similarity in appearance to the Endangered American crocodile
Biological Conclusion Not Required
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Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require Section 7
consultation with the USFWS Potentially suitable habitat for the American alligator is not
present in the study area A review of NCNHP records, updated May 4, 2008, indicates no
known American alligator occurrence within 10 mile of the study area
Red-cockaded woodpecker
USFWS optimal survey window year round, November-early March (optimal)
Habitat Description The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature stands
of southern pmes, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat The
RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or
older, and which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide
foraging habitat The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0 5 mile
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Potentially suitable habitat for the RCW is not present within the study area A review of
NCNHP records, updated May 4, 2008, indicates no known RCW occurrence within 10
mile of the study area
Saint Francis' satyr
USFWS optimal survey window May 5-June 6 and July 26 - August 21
Habitat Description The Saint Francis' satyr butterfly is only known from the Sandhills of North
Carolina, although its historic range may have been much larger This butterfly is known
to inhabit wide, wet meadows dominated by sedges and other wetland graminoids These
wetlands are often relicts of beaver activity and are boggy areas that acidic and ephemeral
These sites must be continually maintained to persist as open areas The larval host of the
Saint Francis' satyr is a thought to be grasses, sedges, and rushes
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Potentially suitable habitat for Saint Francis' satyr is not present within the study area The
wetland areas identified in the study area are dominated by a combination of woody shrub
and tree species with few occurrences of grammoids A review of NCNHP records,
updated May 4, 2008, indicates no known Saint Francis' satyr occurrence within 10 mile
of the study area
American chaffseed
USFWS optimal survey window May-August (1-2 months after a fire)
Habitat Description American chaffseed generally occurs in habitats described as open, moist to
dry mesic pine flatwoods and longleaf pine flatlands, pine savannas, pine/scrub oak
sandhills, sandhill seeps, and other open grass/sedge-dommated communities This herb
also occurs in the ecotonal areas between peaty wetlands and xeric sandy soils and on the
upper ecotones of, or sites close, to streamhead pocosms The species prefers sandy peat or
sandy loam, acidic, seasonally moist to dry soils in sunny or partly sunny areas subject to
frequent fires in the growing season The plant is dependent on factors such as fire,
mowmg, or fluctuating water tables to maintain its required open to partly-open habitat
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Most extant populations, and all of the most vigorous populations, are in areas subject to
frequent fire This species is also known to occur on road cuts and power line rights-of-
way that experience frequent mowing or clearing Soil series that it is found on include
Blaney, Candor, Gelead, Fuquay, Lakeland, and Vaucluse
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Suitable habitat for this species does not exist within the study area The portions of the
study area mapped as Candor series soils are in the maintained/disturbed and hardwood
forest communities, these areas have experienced long-term fire suppression and
vegetation management and do not support suitable habitat for this species A review of
NCNHP records, updated May 4, 2008, indicates no known American chaffseed
occurrence within 10 mile of the study area
Michaux's sumac
USFWS optimal survey window May-October
Habitat Description Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont,
grows in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well-drained
sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities The species is also found
on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well
as in openings along the run of Carolina bays, maintained railroad, roadside, power line,
and utility rights-of-way, areas where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns
and/or storm damage, small wildlife food plots, abandoned building sites, under sparse to
moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies, and in and along edges of other
artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession In the central Piedmont, it
occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks The plant is shade intolerant and,
therefore, grows best where disturbance (e g, mowing, clearing, grazing, periodic fire)
maintains its open habitat
Biological Conclusion Unresolved
Potential habitat for Michaux's sumac is present along the roadside shoulders between the
mamtamed/disturbed community and hardwood forest community near the southeastern
and southwestern ends of the study area A field survey for this species will need to be
conducted during the optimal survey window to confirm the presence or absence of this
species in the study area A review of NCNHP records, updated May 4, 2008, indicates no
known Michaux's sumac occurrence within 10 mile of the study area
Pondberry (southern spicebush)
USFWS optimal survey window February-October
Habitat Description Pondberry occurs in seasonally flooded wetlands, sandy sinks, pond margins,
and swampy depressions This deciduous, aromatic shrub occurs in bottomland hardwood
forests with perched water tables along inland areas of the southeastern United States In
the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas, the species occurs at the margins of limestone sinks and
ponds and in undramed, shallow depressions of longleaf pine and pond pine forests
Known populations in North Carolina occur in the small depression pocosin natural
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community, grow in soils with sandy sediments and high water table, contain high peat
content in the subsurface, and include a prevalence of shrubs due to historically frequent or
intense fires It generally grows in somewhat shaded areas, but can tolerate full sun
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Potential habitat for pondberry does not exist within the study area The study area does
not contain any limestone sinks or small depression pocosm habitat that North Carolina
populations of this species inhabit A review of NCNHP records, updated May 4, 2008,
indicates no known pondberry occurrence within 10 mile of the study area
Rough-leaved loosestrife
USFWS optimal survey window mid May-June
Habitat Description Rough-leaved loosestrife, endemic to the Coastal Plain and Sandhills of
North and South Carolina, generally occurs in the ecotones or edges between longleaf pine
uplands and pond pme pocosms in dense shrub and vine growth on moist to seasonally
saturated sands and on shallow organic soils overlaying sand (spodosolic soils)
Occurrences are found in such disturbed habitats as roadside depressions, maintained
power and utility line rights-of-way, firebreaks, and trails The species prefers full
sunlight, is shade intolerant, and requires areas of disturbance (e g, clearing, mowing,
periodic burning) where the overstory is minimal It can, however, persist vegetatively for
many years in overgrown, fire-suppressed areas Blaney, Gilead, Johnston, Kalmia, Leon,
Mandarin, Murville, Torhunta, and Vancluse are some of the soil series that occurrences
have been found on
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Suitable habitat for this species does not exist within the study area The areas mapped as
Johnston series soils occur as part of the Reese Creek floodplam and do not support the
ecotonal or pocosm habitat that provide suitable habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife The
areas mapped as Torhunta series soils do not include drier ecotonal areas that provide
suitable habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife A review of NCNHP records, updated May 4,
2008, indicates no known rough-leaved loosestrife occurrence within 10 mile of the study
area
5.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle consists primarily of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open
water for foraging Large dominate trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 10 mile of
open water As of January 31, 2008 the bald eagle is not listed by the USFWS as known to occur
in Cumberland County
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5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS does not list any Candidate species for Cumberland County A
review of NCNEP records, updated May 4, 2008, indicates no occurrence of Candidate species
within 1 0 mile of the study area
5.10 Coastal Zone Issues
The proposed project is not located in a coastal county under the jurisdiction of N C Division of
Coastal Management
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Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
American beech Fagus grandifolia
American holly flex opaca
Bald cypress Taxodium distichum
Bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon
Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum
Broom sedge Andropogon virginicus
Carolina geranium Geranium carohnianum
Centipede grass Eremochloa ophiuroides
Chickweed Stellaria media
Chinese privet Ligustrum sinense
Cinnamon fern Osmunda cinnamomea
Dog-fennel Eupatorium capill folium
English ivy Hedera helix
Fescue Festuca sp
Giant cane Arundinaria gigantea
Goldenrod Solidago sp
Greenbrier Smilax rotund foha
Horse sugar Symplocos tinctoria
Japanese honeysuckle Lonicerajaponica
Live oak Quercus virginiana
Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
Longleaf pine Pinus palustris
Ornamental azalea Rhododendron sp
Red bay Persea palustrm
Red cedar Juniperus virginianus
Red maple Acer rubrum
Serrate-leaf blackberry Rubus argutus
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis
Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera
Water oak Quercus nigra
Willow oak Quercus phellos
Yellow jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens
Animals
Common Name Scientific Name
American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
American robin Turdus migratorius
American Woodcock Scolopax minor
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Belted kingfisher Ceryle alcyon
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus
Bluejay Cyanocitta cristata
Carolina anole Anolis carohnensas
Carolina chickadee Poecile carohnensas
Cottonmouth Agkastrodon piscivorus
Downy woodpecker Picoides pubescens
Eastern box turtle Terrapene carohna
Eastern cottontail Sylvdagus floridanus
Eastern mosquitofish Gambusia holbrookz
Eastern mud turtle Kinosternon subrubrum
Eastern towhee Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Field sparrow Spizella pusilla
Gray squirrel Sciurus carohnensas
Golden shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas
Green sunfish Lepomas cyanellus
Ground skink Scincella lateralis
Largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides
Marbled salamander Ambystoma opacum
Northern cardinal Cardinahs cardinalis
Northern mockingbird Mamus polyglottos
Pickerel frog Rana palustris
Raccoon Procyon lotor
Redbreast sunfish Lepomas auritus
Red-bellied woodpecker Melanerpes carohnus
Redbelly water snake Nerodia erythrogaster
Redfm pickerel Esox americanus
Slimy salamander Plethodon glutinosus
Southern leopard frog Rana sphenocephala
Tufted titmouse Baeolophus bicolor
Turkey vulture Cathartes aura
Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana
Wlute-eye vireo Vireo griseus
White-tailed deer Odocodeus virginianus
White throated sparrow Zonotrichia albicollis
Wood duck Aix sponsa
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8 Recent alluvial deposits 0 ' 2 3
9 8 Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10 Headcuts co 1 2 3
11 Grade controls 0 0 1 1
12 Natural valley or drainageway 0 05 1 1 5
13 Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or MRCS map or other documented
evidence
No (D
Yes = 3
" Man-made ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
R W%Arnlnnv (.Ri thfntni = 9 1
14 Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15 Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2 3
16 Leafhtter 1 5 1 '05 0
17 Sediment on plants or debris 0 00 1 15
18 Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 5 1 15
19 Hydric soil Indicators (redoximorphic features)
resent? No = 0 Ye - 1 5
(` Rinlnnv 1Riihfnfnl = h 51
20 Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 Rooted plants in channel 2 1 0
22 Crayfish ® 05 1 15
23 Bivalves 1 2 3
24 Fish 05 1 15
25 Amphibians 0 05 1 15
26 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 5 1 15
27 Filamentous algae, periphyton 0 2 3
28 Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 05 1
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15
29 Wetland plants In streambed FAC = 0 5, FACW = 0 75, OBL = 15 SAV = 2 0, Othe 0
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" Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, item za focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetrano pianrs
Notes (use back side of this form for additional notes ) Sketch
USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Pi ovide the following information for the stream i each under assessment:
1. Applicant's name r- qz?
3. Date of evaluation i-} 0 25
5. Name of sti eam -Ce,sg, oj-g
7. Approximate drainage area 3 M i Z
9. Length of reach evaluated -50t? - gUUP+,

2. Evaluator's name
4. Time of evaluation YYL-
6. River basin
8. Stream order
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11. Site coordinates (if known) prefer in decimal degrees 12. Subdivision name (if any)
Latitude (ea 34 872312) ?? 8 O 8 Z4?20 62 Longitude (ea -77556611) Method location determined (circle) GPS opo She P Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmaiks and attach map identifying stream(s) location)
/
14. Proposed channel work (if airy)
15. Recent weather conditions
16. Site conditions at time of visit
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known -Section I0J Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
.-Trout Wateis `Outstanding Resouice Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Watets -Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18 Is thei e a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area
19. Does channel appear on USGS qua//d nnap9 (DES- NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Surveys FS NO
21. Estimated watershed land use VO % Residential _% Commercial v% industrial I-e9 % Agricultural
=:)-0% Forested ?% Cleared / Logged Other
22. Bankfull width `Pi 23 Bank height (from bed to top of bank) f? r y?
24. Channel slope down center of stream -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) ,-Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity Straight Occasional bends _Fiequent meander ^Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregnon based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stieam classification, etc Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stieam reach under evaluation If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e g, the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality
Total Score (from ievetse): L Comments:
Evaluatoi's Signature Date
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowneis and enviionniental piofessionals in
gathering the data requiied by the United States Army Coips of Engineeis to make a pieliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or i equh ement. Form subject to change - version 06/03 To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26
0
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Pt olect Name i-' /I UP- fim"t4Q 13 -4qqQ- Nearest Road
County Wetland area _ I f7 ?icres Wetland width <I00 feet
Name of evaluator KI AI l Date
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
Dn perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
within inteistieam divide
other:
Soil series: D C t uy r/ o- -*-
predominantly oiganie - humus, muck, or
peat
iedominantly mineral - non-sandy
predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
_ steep topography
_ ditched or channelized
total wetland width > 100 feet
Wetland type (select one);
_ Bottomland haidwood forest
_ Headwater forest
Swamp forest
_ Wet flat
_ Pocosin
_ Bog forest
Adjacent land use
(within %Z mile upstream, upslope, of radius)
_ forested/natural vegetation Lb
agi icultui e, urban/suburban g_%
impel vious surface ID-010
Dominaq yegetation
(2)
(3) lo ra.,r-
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_ semipeimanently to peimanently flooded of
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
inteimittently flooded or temporary surface watei
_ no evidence of flooding or sui face water
_ Pine savanna
Freshwater mai sh
Bog/fen
Ephemetal wetland
_ Carolina bay
_ Other.
4 The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
_n Water storage -? ______.._? .-_-x 4.00 =
A Bank/Shoieline stabilization x 4.00 = FOE-] Wetland

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Pollutant removal _
x S 00 = rating
M
I Wildlife habitat X2.00= ` . -39
N Aquatic life value -
x 4 00 = E0
G Recreation/Education x 1,00 =
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint source disturbance Nvithin Y2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius
NA, N6,Nc, ND
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version rV j3f WC) WD
Pi oject Name g n4 ??e- 61 4 60 1 -9 - 4-/L/q,;ZNeai est Road \SR 1838
County lam( t.?J1it,?2/1' l Wetland area I acres Wetland width ?3 r O feet
Name of evaluator N Date D S -1 Z _J?j Wetland location
on pond or lake
x on perennial stream
on inter mittent sti eam
within inteistrearn divide
other :
Soil series: e I tp ),6 _ predominantly organic - humus, muck, of
peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy
predominantly sandy
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steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width > 100 feet
Wetland type (select one)*
_ Bottomland hardwood forest
_ Headwater forest
_ Swamp forest
Wet flat
Pocosin
Bog forest
Adjacent land use
(within %x mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 7c)%
_ agricultui e, ui ban/suburban 1;Z0 %
impervious surface LW_
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inundated
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intermittently flooded or temporary sui face watei
no evidence of flooding of surface water
Pine savanna
Freshwater marsh
_ Bog/fen
Ephemeral wetland
Carolina bay
Other. _
The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R Water storage 4 00 = ®- - - - -
A Bank/Shoiehne stabilization x 4.00 = ® Wetland
T Pollutant removal -
x 5 00 = ?-? rating
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N Aquatic life value x 4 00 = 'Lo
G Reci eation/Education x 1 00 = 0
'? Add l p oint if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonponrt source disturbance within %z mile upstream, upslope, or radius
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W D C ;-? ETLAND RATL TG WORKSHEET' Fouz tit Version
Pi olect Naive 13 y y 9,z- Neai est Road S 1.9 3 F
County C u n. b er jam.. Wetland area µ] acres NVetland width Z y 0 feet
Name of evaluator C.S 1 - N A-L Date I / f y / () ,?
Wetland location Adjacent land use
- on pond or lake (within % mile upstream, upslope, of radius)
- on perennial stream forested/natuia] vegetation -1. U %
on mteimittentstieam _agiicultuie, urban/suburban -?-U %
within inteistream divide impervious surface 30%
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inundated
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Bottomland hardwood forest
Headwatei forest
Swamp for est
X Wet flat
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Bog forest
_ Pine savanna
Freshwate? marsh
Bog/fen
Ephemeral wetland
Carolina bay
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"" Add 1 p omt if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonponrt source disturb ance within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius
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Pi oject Name
?'VETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
L3 "I Y Z New est Road '
County C v -% pier 1--^ J
Name of evaluator r
Wetland area S acres
Wetland width 1 CI o feet
Date-) j y c?
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on pond or lake
on pet ennial sti eam
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_ within inteistream divide
other
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peat
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predominantly sandy
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?total wetland width > 100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within'/ mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
for ested/riatui al vegetation 3 0 %
agriculture, uiban/subuiban t o %
inmpeivious surface 2-y %
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(2) r
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semipeimanently to permanently flooded of
inundated
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intermittently flooded or tempos at y surface water
no evidence of flooding of sus face water
Wetland type (select one)'
_ BottomIand hardwood foiest
_ Headwater forest
_ Swamp for est
_ Wet flat
_ Pocosin
Bog foiest
_ Pine savanna
_ Fiesh,water marsh
_ Bog/fen
Ephemeral wetland
_ Carolina bay
?Other.

The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R `Water storage x4 00 =
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T Pollutant removal x 5 00 = i 5 rating
I Wildlife habitat Z _ x 2 00 = 0
N Aquatic life value Z x 4 00 IF -
o f
! f
G Rem eation/Education x 1 00= CC] f
Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >I0% nonpomt source disturbance within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site B-4492 Date 1/14/2008
Applicant/Owner NCDOT County Cumberland
Investigator- ESI - NAL State NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? " Yes No Community ID forested
Is the site significantly disturbed a ical situation)? ?Yes No Transect ID wetland
the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point # NI 6
?Yes n No

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VEGETATION
DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR
1. Chinese privet
Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC 7
3 swamp tupelo
A'vssa Mora tree OBL 8
3 greenbner
Smilax i otundifolia vole FAC 9
4, bald cypress
Taxodium disticlurni tree OBL 10
5 11
6 12
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-) 100%
Ir marks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met
HYDROLOGY
RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil 12"
emarks The hydrologic criterion has been met
SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase)
Mapped as Deloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confirm Mapped Type?
? Yes No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munseli Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-18+ 10YR 2/1 loam sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Sods
? Listing on National Hydric Sods List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low Chroma
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has been met
WRTI,AND DETERMFNATION
ydrophytic Vegetation Present? Q Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? 0 Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
ydric Soil Present? Yes ? No
Remarks Data point: is jurisdictional
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
119x7 CF. Wetlands nehneatinn Mnmiah
IVA
up
Project/Site B-4492 Date 1/14/2008
pphcant/Owner NCDOT County Cumberland
Investigator. ESI -MKS State NC
o normal circumstances exist on the site? ,,Yes No Community ID forested
is the site significant) disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes ?Q No Transect ID upland
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point #. NI 6
?Yes R4 No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR
I American beech
Fagots grand folia tree FACU 7
3 tulip poplar
Lirlodendron titlt ifera tree FAC 8
3 Chinese privet
Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC 9
4 greenbrier
Smilax rotundfolia vine FAC 10
5 11
6 12
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-) 75%
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS)- WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs [] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
De th to Saturated Soil >18"
Remarks The hydrologic criterion has not been met
SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase).
Mapped as Deloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confrrn Mapped Type?
? Yes Q No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munseli Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-18+ IOYR 4/1 sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
D Gleyed or Low Chrome,
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has been met
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ydrophytic Vegetation Present? ? Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ? Yes No
Hydnc Soil Present? Yes ? No
Remarks Data point is not jurisdictional
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 CF. WetianeiR T)elmeatinn iuramiall
WB
wet
ite B-4492 Date 1/14/2008
t/Owner NCDOT County, Cumberland
Investigator
ESI - NAL State: NC
al circumstances exist on the site? .i Yes No Community ID forested
[r
e significantl disturbed (atypical situation ? ?Yes El No Transect ID wetland
a a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point # NB 4
No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
I red bay tree FACW 7
Persea alustris
3 giant cane herb FACW 8
Arundinaria gtgantea
3 sweet bay tree FACW+ 9
Magnoha virginfana
4 water oak tree FAC 10
Otercus nigra
5 sweetgum tree FAC+ II
Liquidambar s i aciflua
6 12.
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-) 1000/0
fmark7 The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs 0 Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
?? NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)'
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit- 2" 0 FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil 0"
emarks The hydrologic criterion has been met
SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase)
Mapped as Deloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confirm Mapped Type?
? Yes 21 No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (mches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-18+ I0YR 2/1 mucky sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Ayuic Moisture Regime
Q Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low Chroma
21 Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has been met
\VRTI AWTI nP.TRRX fNATTr)W
ydrophytic Vegetation Present? ?? Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soil Present? 0 Yes ? No
Remarks Data point is jurisdictional
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 CE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
WB
UP
Project/Site B-4492 Date: 1/14/2008
Applicant/Owner. NCDOT County Cumberland
Investigator- ESI - MKS State NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? / Yes No Commumt ID forested
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes No Transect ID upland
is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point # NB 4
? Yes M No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR
I giant cane
Arundinarla gigantea herb FACW 7.
3 red bay
Persea paktsh is tree FACW 8
3 sweetgum
Ltgtttdambar stye aqua tree FAC+ 9
4 greenbrier
Stnilax rotundr olta vine FAC 10
5 11
6 12
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FAC\V, or FAC (Excluding FAC-) 100%
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met.
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
0 NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil >18"
emarks The hydrologic criterion has not been met
SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase)
Mapped as Deloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confirm Mapped Type?
? Yes No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-4 IOYR 2/1 loam
4-16 IOYR 6/6 IOYR 7/4 common faint loam
16-18+ 10Yr 2/1 IOYR 616 common distinct loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low Chroma
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has not been met
WRTLAND DF.TRRMiNATT0N
ydrophytic Vegetation Present? Q Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? ? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ? Yes ?/ No
Hydnc Soil Present? ? Yes [l No
Remarks Data point is not jurisdictional
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(19x7 CF'Wetlands TDabneatinn Msinimll
WF
wet
Project/Site B-4492 Date. 1/14/2008
pplicant/Owner NCDOT County Cumberland
Investigator ESI - NAL State NC
o normal circumstances exist on the site? / Yes No Community ID forested
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes Q No Transect ID, wetland
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point # NO 14
?Yes n No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT STRATUM INDICATOR
PLANT SPECIES PLANT SPECIES
I giant cane herb FACW 7.
Arundinarra gigantea
3 red bay tree FACW 8
Persea palustris
3 greenbrier vine FAC 9
Smrlar rolundifoha
4 water oak tree FAC 10
Quercus nigra
5 sweetgum tree FAC+ 11
Lt uldambar s raciua
6 red maple tree FAC II
Acer rubrum I
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FAC\V, or FAC (Excluding FAC-) 100%
Remarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs 0 Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Q NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sedunent Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water. N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit 6" 2 FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil 0"
Remarks The hydrologic criterion has been met
SOILS
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase)
Mapped as Doloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confirm Mapped Type?
? Yes Q No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-18+ I0YR 2/1 mucky sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosot
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
0 Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
R1 GIeyed or Low Chroma
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has been met
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophydic Vegetation Present? ? Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? 2 Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? F11 Yes ? No
ydric Soil Present? El Yes ? No
Remarks Data point is jurisdictional
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 CE Wetlands Delmeation Manual)
WE
up
rolect/Site B-4492 Date 1/14/2008
pphcant/Ovner NCDOT County Cumberland
Investigator ESI - MKS State NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? ,r Yes No Community ID forested
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? ?Yes r? No Transect M. upland
Is the area a potential problem area (If needed, explain)? Data Point # NH 9
?Yes R No

VEGETATION
DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR DOMINANT
PLANT SPECIES STRATUM INDICATOR
1 water oak
Quercus mgp a tree FAC 7.
3 wifiow oak
Quercus hellos tree FACW- 8
3 giant cane
Anindmaria grgmrtea herb FACW 9.
4 greenbrier
Smilax rotund olia vme FAC 10.
5. 11
6 12
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (Excluding FAC-). 100%
emarks The hydrophytic vegetation criterion has been met
HYDROLOGY
? RECORDED DATA (DESCRIBE IN REMARKS) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators-
stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
NO RECORDED DATA AVAILABLE ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
FIELD OBSERVATIONS Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water N/A ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit >18" ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil >18"
Remarks The hydrologic critenon has not been met
SnTT S
MAP UNIT NAME (Series and Phase)
Mapped as Deloss Series DRAINAGE CLASS very poorly drained
TAXONOMY (SUBGROUP)
Rhodic Kandiudults FIELD OBSERVATIONS Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes 0 _No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle
Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc
0-10 10YR 4/4 sand
10-18+ 10Yr 4/4 sand and gravel fill

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Sulfidic Odor
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listing on National Hydric Soils List
? Listed on State or Local Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low Chroma
? Color
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks The hydric soil criterion has not been met
.irr.rr Ai.m7?L'r'L'DAAIXTATTn'K1
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? F/? Yes ? No Is this Sampling Point
Within a R'etland? ? Yes ?Q No
Netland Hydrology Present? ? Yes No
H dric Soil Present? ? Yes Q No
Remarks Data point is not jurisdictional
Appendix D
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator Edward Wagner
Education AutoCADD Certificate, 1996
Experience Senior CAD Technician, Environmental Services, Inc, 2008-Present
Microstation/AutoCADD Senior Technician, 1998-Present (multiple
engineering consulting companies)
Responsibilities File creation and editing of MicroStathon and AutoCADD Geographical
information and editing Report Graphics
Investigator Gail Tyner
Education B S Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, 1996
Experience Senior Scientist, Environmental Services, Inc , 1998-Present
Responsibilities Document preparation
Investigator Katie Tomany
Education A A S Landscape Architecture, 2002
Experience Project Scientist/SR CADD Technician, Environmental Services, Inc,
2003-Present
Responsibilities GPS processing, and incorporation of GPS data into MicroStation format
Report Graphics
Investigator Kevin Markham
Education B S Marine Biology, 1985
M S Coastal Ecology 1989
Experience Senior Scientist, Environmental Services, Inc, 1995-Present
Project Scientist/Senior Scientist, CZR, 1988-1995
Contract Biologist, NCWRC, 1988
Responsibilities QA/QC