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Every effort has been made to minimize impacts where feasible. Sediment and erosion control
measures, including the use of Best Management Practices, will be employed during land
clearing and implementation of drainage improvements (i.e. erosion control fencing, elimination
L of staging areas in sensitive natural areas, immediate re -seeding, etc). Stormwater management
will be in keeping with N.C. Department of Transportation standards, as approved by the N.C.
Division of Land Quality. No curb and gutter system is proposed; drainage will involve diffuse
flow through a grassy medium prior to entry into the surface waters to the maximum extent
L practicable. Natural drainage patterns will not be compromised. Full compensation for lost or
impacted wetland resources will be acheived through mitigation provided and completed as part
of the NCGTP mitigation plan.
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_ Given that the proposed impacts are in keeping with the purpose and need of the NCGTP project
as identified in the project EIS and master plan, and compensation for lost wetland and stream
` functions and acreage have been completed, we are looking forward to your prompt review and
I approval of this request. Application for the Section 404 permit have been delivered to the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office.
We will be happy to provide you or your staff with additional information or arrange for a site
I I visit, if so desired. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 919-828-
3433 (0) or 919-210-3260 (C). Thank you for your assistance.
LISincerely,
LRonald E. Ferrell
ISenior Scientist
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cc: Ms. Darlene Waddell, NCGTP
Mr. Jason Orthner, NCDOT-Rail Division
LMr. Marc Hamel, NCDOT-Rail Division
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Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit
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One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
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activity. An application that Is not completed in full will be returned.
ITEMS f. THRU 4 TO BE FILLED. BY THE COPS
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3. DATE RECEIVED - 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE le„eea.ra rorreevirgl
N.C. Global TransPark Authority
Ron Ferrell/PBS&J-EcoScience
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
2780 Jetport Road, Suite A
1101 Baynes St., Suite 101
Kinston, NC 28504
Raleigh, NC 27604
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10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE '
a. Residence
I a. Residence
b. Business 252-522-4929
I Is. Business 919-828-3433
1 t, STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, Ron Ferrell/PBS&J-EcoScience to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to
furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
�. NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR. ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE Lsev irovuctiow-
Global TranSPark Rail Access
13. NAME OF WATERBODY. IF KNOWN rr.,,,vxaww 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS ruepparaei
Briery Creek (27-.81-1)Neuse Basin 03020202 NA
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Lenoir North Carolina
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, rser lao-uamal
Project begin:35.2714 N,-77.6397 W; Project end:35.329610 N,-77.597501 W (Attachment A)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
Kinston, NC. US 70/70B to Hillcrest Rd, travel north on Hillcrest Road approximately 0.3
miles to the NC Railroad. Project begins at the NC Railroad (NCRR) and extends in a
northerly direction for 5.66 miles into. the NC Global TransPark. Project can also be accessed
from Sand Clay, Hull, Dobbs Farm, and Rouse Roads.
ENO FOAM 4346, JulEDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE.. `.(Proponent: CECW-OR)

18. Nature of Activity(oe ;wmap-o/acinuuea sn /ear,.el
Construction of a 5.66 mile rail spur on new location from the NCRR into the NC Global
Trans Pari:
Attachment B
19. Project Purpose loe ame rnerearwrmana+..o/rlrc rvo;:xa...ee insrr,.c+rmrs/
To create rail access between the NCGTP and the existing NCRR rail network providing access
to the North Carolina Port at Morehead City, NC.
Attachment C
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR RLL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(st for Discharge
Wetland fill to construct railroad bed on new location and installation of culverts to
accommodate existing drainage features.
Attachment D
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21. Tvpe(s) of Material Being Discharoad and the Amount of Each Tvae in Cubic Yards
Earthen material; Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts; Corrugated Steel Pipes
Attachment E
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled frer➢mrN tc w)
A total of 9.10 acres of wetlands (8.96 permanent, 0.14 temporary)in 18 locations; 394 linear
feet of stream in 2 locations (Attachment F) 0
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No IF YES. DESCRIBE THE COMPLETFO WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody flf more than can be entered here,
please attach a supplemental list).
Attachment G
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
USACESection 404 199202851 5/31/94 10/21/98
NCDENR/DWQ 401 WQC 3184 5/31/94 ,4/7/98
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and floodplain permits 11
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this
application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the Work described herein or am acting as the
duly au orized agent of the ep lican(t. f
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authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
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Attachment A
Block 16: Other Location Descriptions
Site #
NRTR Feature
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Longitude
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-77.637712
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-77.635963
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3-1
35.273070
-77.636907
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3-1
35.275029
-77.637024
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3-1
35.281172
-77.639182
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3-2
35.291622
-77.639260
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35.292181
-77.637896
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3-2
35.295925
-77.639372
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3-2
35.300191
-77.636143
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W-13
3-2
35.302251
-77.634305
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W-14, S-10
3-3
35.306333
-77.630620
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3-3
35.309734
-77.626727
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3-4
35.312119
-77.620439
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W-17
3-4
35.314947
-77.615831
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W-17
3-4
35.314400
-77.615200
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W-18
3-4
35.317821
-77.611958
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W-27
3-5
35.323220
-77.604997
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3-7
35.328950
-77.604772
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3-8
35.327486
-77.601834
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3-8
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ATTACHMENT B
BLOCK 18: NATURE OF ACTIVITY
1. Table — Wetland and Stream Impact Summary
2. Permit Drawings
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The primary need for this railroad access is supported by current and anticipated needs
within the NCGTP. The concept of the NCGTP is to allow real-time manufacturing and
shipping that can utilize air, roadway, and rail. As the NCGTP grows, it will allow multi-
modal freight access for a variety of industrial and manufacturing tenants. The 1997 EIS
describes the anticipated uses, modal connections, and potential impacts. The 1997 EIS
includes the proposal that rail access into the NCGTP will be necessary to support the
ultimate functions and goals of the NCGTP. Therefore, rail access is an integral need to
fully realize the multi -modal vision for the NCGTP and remove sole pressure for ground
freight from the surrounding roadway system.
The initial user of the rail access is anticipated to be the proposed Spirit Aerosystems site
which will be located northeast of Airport Road within the eastern portion of the NCGTP.
Because the location of the Spirit Aerosystems site is known, a detailed description of
effects corresponding to this proposed corridor terminating within the NCGTP east of the
existing runway is included in the Environmental Assessment for the proposed railroad
spur dated December 2008. It is acknowledged that ultimately a rail extension is also
anticipated west of the existing runway. Planning and detailed design of a western -side
ATTACHMENT C
BLOCK 19: PROJECT PURPOSE
PURPOSE AND NEED FOR PROJECT
The proposed project is a railroad spur that would connect the existing North Carolina
Railroad (NCRR) line to the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). The new
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connection would run perpendicular to the existing rail line in a north -south direction, for
approximately 5.66 miles roughly parallel to US 258, beforeterminating within the
NCGTP (Figure 3).
The NCGTP is a 2,400 -acre industrial/airport site located at the Kinston Regional Jetport
north of US 70 and east of US 258. As described in the 1997 Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS), the NCGTP "is envisioned to become a unique complex of
transportation, manufacturing, and commercial facilities dedicated to meeting the
evolving business needs of international trade and global manufacturing." At its ultimate
build -out, the proposed NCGTP site is projected to encompass an area of approximately
15,726 acres. The composite aircraft component manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems is an
example of the type of high-technology manufacturing sought by the NCGTP.
According to the 1997 EIS, the NCGTP "includes the expansion of the existing Kinston
Regional Jetport from its present size of 1,255 acres to approximately 2,191 acres
pursuant to a revised Airport Layout Plan. This process would be accomplished over a
10 -year period. To attain the build -out of the NCGTP, a variety of new and expanded
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industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sites, along with the associated necessary
infrastructure, are anticipated to occur within and beyond the boundaries of the NCGTP.
The primary need for this railroad access is supported by current and anticipated needs
within the NCGTP. The concept of the NCGTP is to allow real-time manufacturing and
shipping that can utilize air, roadway, and rail. As the NCGTP grows, it will allow multi-
modal freight access for a variety of industrial and manufacturing tenants. The 1997 EIS
describes the anticipated uses, modal connections, and potential impacts. The 1997 EIS
includes the proposal that rail access into the NCGTP will be necessary to support the
ultimate functions and goals of the NCGTP. Therefore, rail access is an integral need to
fully realize the multi -modal vision for the NCGTP and remove sole pressure for ground
freight from the surrounding roadway system.
The initial user of the rail access is anticipated to be the proposed Spirit Aerosystems site
which will be located northeast of Airport Road within the eastern portion of the NCGTP.
Because the location of the Spirit Aerosystems site is known, a detailed description of
effects corresponding to this proposed corridor terminating within the NCGTP east of the
existing runway is included in the Environmental Assessment for the proposed railroad
spur dated December 2008. It is acknowledged that ultimately a rail extension is also
anticipated west of the existing runway. Planning and detailed design of a western -side

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terminus will be prepared at such future date as a rail -user tenant locates west of the
runway.
SUMMARY
The Global TransPark (NCGTP) is an existing multi -modal industrial facility that has
been incrementally growing in accordance with a master plan and associated
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) since the 1990's. The NCGTP is currently served
by air and roadway modes but is lacking the freight rail access envisioned in its master
plan, addressed in the 1997 EIS, and currently required by tenant Spirit Aerosystems.
The proposed action will provide rail access from the existing NCRR line in Kinston to a
terminus within the NCGTP. Provision of this rail access will help fulfill the multi-
modal vision of the NCGTP and will relieve some freight pressure from the existing
roadway system in the northern portion of the Kinston area.

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BLOCK 20: REASONS FOR DISCHARGE
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Attachment E
Block 21: Types of Materials Being Discharged and the
Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
SITE NO.
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*Except as otherwise noted, all fill is earthern material obtained
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Attachment F
Block 22: Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Areas Filled
Wetland Impacts
A total of 9.10 acres (8.96 permanent and 0.14 temporary) of Section 404 jurisdictional
wetlands will be impacted by the proposed alignment for the railroad. Wetland impacts
occur at 14 separate locations along the 5.66 mile corridor (Table F-1, Figures 3 and 4 -
11). Wetlands W1, W28 and W30 are located within the disturbed/maintained
community. Wetlands W3 and W14 are included within the Coastal Plain Bottomland
Hardwood Forest. Wetland W8 is located within the Nonriverine Wet Hardwood Forest.
Wetland W9 is included within the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest. Wetlands W11, W13,
W15 -W18, and W27 are included within the Pine Flat community. Descriptions of the
natural communities at each wetland site are presented below. Wetland classification
and quality rating scores are presented in Table F-1. USACE wetland delineation forms
and NC DEM wetland rating forms are included in Appendix F.
Table F-1. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetland impacts within the Right of
Way.
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Non-riverine
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Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp (Blackwater Subtype)
Schafale and Weakely's Classification of Natural Communities of North Carolina
describes this plant community as occurring along the floodplains of lower -order coastal
plain blackwater streams such as Briery Run and UT's to the Neuse River. They are
underlain by mineral soils that formed in alluvial parent material. Representative canopy
species include bald cypress, swamp tupelo, and various bottomland hardwood species
such as swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak, laurel oak, sycamore, river birch, and red
maple. Understory species include ironwood, water ash, and American holly. The shrub
stratum is typically sparse and consists of younger canopy species.
Nonriverine Wet Hardwood Forest
Schafale and Weakley describe this plant community as occupying poorly drained
interstream divides, and commonly develop over fine -textured mineral soils. This
community often occurs on the margins of large peatlands on flats that are not flooded
by streams. The canopy is dominated by many hardwood species characteristic of
bottomland hardwood forests, including swamp chestnut oak, laurel oak, cherrybark oak,
yellow poplar, and sweetgum. The understory includes species such as ironwood, red
maple, American holly, and pawpaw. The shrub stratum is typically sparse, but may
include species such as swamp bay, highbush blueberry, dog -hobble, wax myrtle,
pepperbush, and spicebush. Vines such as poison ivy, trumpet creeper, and cross -vine
may be common. The herb layer commonly contains sedge, lizard's tail, false -nettle,
Japanese grass, and netted chain -fern.
II �, Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods (Blackwater Subtype)
Schafale and Weakley describe this plant community as occupying the higher elevation
areas of floodplains and terraces adjacent to higher -order coastal plain streams. They
are underlain by mineral soils that formed in alluvial parent material. Canopy species
include laurel oak, willow oak, overcup oak, water oak, sweetgum, red maple, and
loblolly pine. Understory species include red maple, Swamp bay, sweetbay, and
American holly. The shrub stratum is sparse to absent. Vine species, such as poison
ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and greenbrier can be abundant, especially
in canopy gaps. The herb layer is generally sparse and may include flatsedge and false -
nettle.
I� Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype)
Schafale and Weakley describe this plant community as occurring on well -drained
uplands underlain by mineral soils. Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest is one of the few
upland natural communities observed within the PSA. Characteristic tree species
include American beech, yellow poplar, white oak, northern red oak, southern red oak,
and sweetgum. Understory species may include flowering dogwood, American holly,
hop hornbeam, Chinese privet, red maple, and swamp bay. The shrub layer ranges
from sparse to dense, and includes species such as horse sugar, witch hazel,
pepperbush, and buckeye. Herb species include Christmas fern, partridge berry, and
sedge.
Pine flat
This terrestrial community is not described in the Classification of Natural Communities
of North Carolina. It is an early -successional version of natural communities, including
Nonriverine Swamp Forest and Nonriverine Wet Hardwood Forest. These communities

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are dominated by pine trees (including loblolly, longleaf, and pond) and often contain
subcanopies and understory layers of hardwoods. They are generally located on
mineral or loamy mineral soils. Many pine flats consist of managed pine plantations, and
all have undergone regular logging rotations for
many years. Hydrology ranges from intermittent to semi-permanent flooding and
sources include rainwater, high water tables, and/or stream overflow. Managed lands
have sometimes been augmented with fill. Plant species present in pine flats are
common to the more -mature communities in the project study area, with an enhanced
component of opportunistic, early -successional species (such as sweetgum, red maple,
tulip poplar, and loblolly pine). Vine and herb species are also influenced by
opportunistic or weedy species, with many colonizing the edges of the forest from
nearby maintained land or agricultural land. These may include Japanese honeysuckle,
common greenbrier, wild onion, broomsedge, and thistle.
Disturbed/Maintained Land
This terrestrial community is not described in the Classification of Natural Communities
of North Carolina. This community includes roadside shoulders, agricultural fields,
woodland edges, utility line corridors, NCGTP utilities and infrastructure, and
residential/commercial lots.
Along roadside shoulders, agricultural land margins, utility line corridors, and
residential/commercial lots grasses and herbs dominate the vegetation. Representative
species include Carolina cranesbill, clover, wild onion, dog fennel, dandelion, aster, and
fescue.
a Along woodland edges and utility line corridors the sapling and shrub layers consist of
individuals of red maple, eastern red cedar, sycamore, black willow, tag alder,
blackberry, Chinese privet, and multiflora rose. Vines are limited to Japanese
honeysuckle and trumpet creeper. Representative herbs include Carolina cranesbill,
Brazilian vervain, dog fennel, dandelion, pokeweed, and fescue.
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Block 22: Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Areas Filled
Stream Impacts
The proposed corridor for the NCGTP Rail Spur is located within the Neuse River Basin
in USGS Hydrologic Unit 03020202, NCDWQ subbasin 03-04-05. Briery Run is the only
named stream within the project area.
A total of 394 linear feet of stream channel will be impacted by the proposed alignment
for the railroad. As shown in Table F-2, these impacts occur at 2 separate locations
along the 5.66 mile corridor. Table F-2 also summarizes the jurisdictional characteristics
and water quality designation of each stream. The physical characteristics of each
jurisdictional stream are detailed in Table F-3. USACE and NCDWQ stream delineation
forms are included in Appendix F-1. All jurisdictional streams impacted by the proposed
railroad alignment have been designated as Warm water streams for the purposes of
stream mitigation.
Table F-2. Jurisdictional streams within the Right of Way.
Table F-3. Physical characteristics of streams within the Right of Way.
Map
Figure
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DWQ
Stream
Map'
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gest Usage
Velocity
Clarity
ID
Data. -
Length
Index
Depth m.
Name
ID
S2b
3-1
5
Classification-.'
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Sand, gravel
Slow
Form-
(ft)
Number
5
UT to
8
Sand
Slow
Clear
Neuse
S2b
3-1
TC13
201
27-(56)
C Sw NSW
River
UT to
Briery
W-16
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NA
193
27-81-1
C Sw NSW
Run
Table F-3. Physical characteristics of streams within the Right of Way.
Map
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Water
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Velocity
Clarity
ID
Height (ft.)
Width ft.
Depth m.
Substrate
S2b
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Slow
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Wetland and Stream Delineation/Evaluation Forms
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Jul -23-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: A. Efird - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: AA
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: AA01
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Salix nigra
S
OBL
9.
2. Typha latifolia
H
OBL
10.
3. Cephalanthus occidentalis
H
OBL
11.
4. Sambucus nigra
H
FACW-
12.
5. Impatiens capensis
H
FACW
13.
6.
Other (Explain in Remarks)
14.
7.
15.
8.
116.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Remarks: Site is experiencing drought conditions
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs
Water Marks
Other
Drift Lines
X No Recorded Data Available
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations:
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: <16 (in.)
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: <6 (in.)
X FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Site is experiencing drought conditions

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Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Johns sandy loam
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Hapludults
Drainage Class: Moderately well drained or somewhat poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture. Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-16 10YR 3/1 10YR 4/1
40% sandy loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Bottom of ditch
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No
Welland Hydrology Present? X Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No X Yes No
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Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Oct -8-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: Geratz - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: ZAB
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: ZAB28
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera
T
FAC
9.
2. Salix nigra
T
OBL
10.
3. Acer rubrum
T
FAC
II.
4. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
12.
5. Sambucus canadensis
S
FACW-
13.
6. Campsis radicans
V
FAC
14.
7. Impatiens capensis
H
FACW
15.
8.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
Remarks:
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs
Water Marks
Other
Drift Lines
X No Recorded Data Available
Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations:
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.)
X Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 12 (in.)
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 6 (in.)
X FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

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Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Johnston soils
X
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Cumulic Humaquepts
No
Drainage Class: very poorly drained
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-16 10YR 3/1
sandy loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Bottom of ditch
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
X
Yes
No
Wetland Hydrology Present?
X
Yes
No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present?
X
Yes
No
X Yes No
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MSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET s>
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Global Transpark 2. Evaluator's name: A. Efird — PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 8/26/08 4. Time of evaluation: I p.m.
5. Name of stream: UT to Neuse River 6. River basin: Neuse
7. Approximate drainage area: 0.25 sq -miles 8. Stream order: 1st
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50 feet 10. County: Lenoir
11. Site coordinates (if known): 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Rail Spur
15. Recent weather conditions: Average Temps. Below average pot
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Cloudy. Hol
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there 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 quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 5 % Residential _% Commercial % Industrial 40 % Agricultural
40 % Forested 15 % Cleared / Logged % Other
22. Bankfull width: 5 ft. 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream 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 stream 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 reverse): 64
Evaluator's Signature A. Efird Date 8/26/08
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
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particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
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* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
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CHARACTERISTICS :° p
SCORE .
Coastal-•-
`„piedmont
'Mountain
.,.. - _
1
Presence of flow /-persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0'- 5
3
no flow or saturation_= 0; strongflow = max oints
__
Evidence of past human alteration
2
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration =maxpoints)
0.6
0-5
0=5
3
3
Riparian zone
`:
0 6'
0—.4
0-5
4
no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max omts
4
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0--5 ':.
0-4
0 4
3
extensive dischar es = 6;n6 discharges =max; oints
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5
Groundwater discharge
0 3 '`:
0-4
0=4
3
no"dischar e = 0 springs, sees wetlands etc. = maxpoints)
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6
Presence of adjacent Floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
2
un
no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain =max mots
4
7
Entrenchment/floodplain access -
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
(deeplyentrenched = 0; frequent flooding = maxpoints)
8
Presence of adjacent wetlands
0 6 =.
0-4
0.— 2
5
no wetlands = 0; lar e ad acent wetlands = max oint§
Channel sinuosity ">
g
p 5
0-4
0-3
3
extensive channelizalion = O; natural meander max points)
10
Sediment input
Sediment
0-5
0-4
0-4
4
extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment -. maxpoints)'
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Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA*
0-4
0-5
---
fine, homogenous = 0; large. diverse sizes = max 'points)
12
Evidence of channel incision or widening '
5 .
0 — 4
0 - 5
3
,+
stable bed & banks = max0
(deeplyincised = 0 points)
H
13
Presenceofmajorbankfailures '--:_
points
0 5 x:
0-5
0 —S
3
severe erosion = 0; no erosion stable banks = max
Q
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Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
no visible roots = 0' dense roots throughout = max points)
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
15
substantial impact =O; no evidence = maxpoints)
16
Presence of riffle-pooVripple-pool complexes
'
0-3
0-5
0=6
2
no riffles/ripples les or pools, --,O, well-develo ed — maxpoints)
H
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Habitat complexity a'
0 6
0-6
0' b
3
little br no habitat = 0; fre' uent,'varied habitats max Dints
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Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5'
0-5
0-5
5
no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints)
19
Substrateembeddedness -- .:,--..
NA*
0-4
0-4
---
(deeply embedded 0; loose structure max
20
Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
.p _
0-5
0 -.5
2
no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)0-4
-
21..
- = - Presence'ofamphibians-
>.
0 4
- ,0-4
0—g
2
O
no evidence r 0; common, numerous types = max' omts
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22
Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
2
m
no evidence = Oi common; numerous types = maxpoints)
23
Evidence of wildlife use
-0-6
0-5
0.-5
3
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible
100
100
100
TOTAL SCORE (also=enter on first page) a
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 8/26/08 Project: Rail Access Spur (NCGTP) Latitude:
Evaluator: A. Efird Site: TC13 Longitude:
Total Points: 34 Other: S2b
Stream is at least intermittent County: Lenoir
if>- 19 or perennial if >- 30 e.g. Quad Name:
A.
Geomorphology (Subtotal = 14)
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1'.
Continuous bed and bank
❑
0
❑
1
E
2
❑
3
2.
Sinuosity
❑
0
❑
1
N
2
❑
3
3.
In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
4.
Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
❑
0
❑
1
®
2
❑
3
5.
Active/relic floodplain
❑
0
❑
1
®
2
❑
3
6.
Depositional bars or benches
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
7.
Braided channel
N
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
8.
Recent alluvial deposits
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
9a.
Natural levees
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
10.
Headcuts
❑
0
❑
1
N
2
❑
3
11.
Grade controls
N
0
❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
12.
Natural valley or drainageway
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
13.
Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0 E
Yes
= 3 ❑
man-made mtcnes are not raiea; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _ 9 )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
❑
0
E
❑ 1
❑
2
E
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hours since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or growing season
❑
0
❑
❑ 1
❑
2
E
3
16. Leaflitter
❑
1.5
❑
E 1
❑
0.5
❑
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
❑
0
❑
E 0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
N
0
❑
❑ 0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
❑
0
No= 0 ❑
0.5
Yes = 1.5 E
1
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = 11 )
20b. Fibrous roots in channel
N
3
E
2
❑
1
❑
0
21 . Rooted plants in channel
N
3
❑
2
❑
1
❑
0
22. Crayfish
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
23. Bivalves
N
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
24. Fish
E
0
❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
25. Amphibians
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
E
0
1 ❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
29°. Welland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5 ❑;
Other= 0 N
FACW = 0.75 ❑;
OBL = 1.5 ❑;
SAV = 2.0 ❑;
- Items zu and 21 rocus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Sept -05-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: JWG, DJ - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No,
Transect ID: JAB
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: JAB18
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
I. Pinus taeda
T
FAC
9. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
2. Quercus nigra
T
FAC
10. Lonicera japonica
V
FAC -
3. Liquidambar styraciflua
T
FAC+
11. Gelsemium sempervirens
V
FAC
4. Symplocos tinctoria
S
FAC
12.
5. Persea palustris
S
FAC
13.
6. Liquidambar styraciflua
S
FAC+
14.
7. Ilex opaca
S
FAC-
15.
8. Gaylussacia dumosa
S
FAC
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW
or FAC (excluding FAC-) 82
Remarks:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)'
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >16 (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: >16 (in.)
I Remarks:
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
X FAC -Neutral Test
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Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Pocalla loamy sand
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Arenic Paleudults
Drainage Class: Somewhat excessively drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast
Structure etc.
0-8 10YR 2/1
—80% coated
loamy sand
8-12 10YR 3/2
loamy sand
12-16+ 2.5Y 5/2
loamy sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon X
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Hydric indicator S7 Dark Surface
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes
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W9
Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Sept -05-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: D. O'Loughlin - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: DOG
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: DOG23
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
I. Pinus taeda
T
FAC
9. Osmunda cinnamomea H FACW+
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
T
FAC+
10.
3. Quercus nigra
T
FAC
11.
4. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
12.
5. Vaccinium corymbosum
S
FACW
13.
6. Persia palustris
S
FAC
14.
7. Smilax rotundifolia
V
FAC
15.
8. Clethra alnifolia
S
FACW
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Remarks:
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs
Water Marks
_ Other
Drift Lines
X No Recorded Data Available
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations.
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >16 (in.)
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >16 (in.)
X FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Stallings loamy sand
-
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aeric Paleaquults
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 3/1
70% coated sand
8-12 B1 10YR 3/2
loamy sand
12-16+ B2 2.5Y 5/2
loamy sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon X
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Hydric indicator S7 Dark Surface
Hydrophylic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes
I Remarks:
WEI LAN VL I LKMINAI IVN
No
No Is this Sampling Point Within a Welland?
No X Yes
No

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
W71
Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Sept -05-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: Jens Geratz, David Jones - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: KAA
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: KAA35
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
1. Pinus taeda
T
FAC
9.
Clethra alnifolia
S
FACW
2. Quercus nigra
T
FAC
10.
Vaccinium corymbosum
S
FACW
3. Liquidambar styraciflua
T
FAC+
11.
Persea palustris
S
FAC
4. Magnolia virginiana
T
FACW+
12.
Symplocos tinctoria
S
FAC
5. Nyssa biflora
T
OBL
13.
Vitis rotundifolia
V
FAC
6. Pinus taeda
T
FAC
14.
Smilax rotundifolia
V
FAC
7. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
15.
8. Gaylussacia dumosa
S
FAC
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
I Remarks:
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs
Water Marks
_ Other
Drift Lines
X No Recorded Data Available
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations:
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >16 (in.)
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >16 (in.)
X FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
I Remarks:

✓Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Woodington loamy sand
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Paleaquults
Drainage Class: poorly drained
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type:
Yes X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist)
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
0-6 2.5Y 2.5/1
>70% coated loamy sand
6-16 10YR 3/2
loamy sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Hislosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
X High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Hydric indicator S7 Dark Surface
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes
I Remarks:
WLILAND
No
No
No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
X Yes No

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
W13
Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Aug -19-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: D. Jones - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: TAE
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: TAE08
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Nyssa aquatica
T
OBL
9.
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
T
FAC+
10.
3. Persea borbonia
T
FACW
11.
4. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
12.
5. Acer rubrum
S
FAC
13.
6. Vaccinium corymbosum
S
FACW
14.
7. Vitis rotundifolia.
V
FAC
15.
8.
116.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >16 (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: >16 (in.)
Remarks: Site is experiencing drought conditions
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
X Water Marks
Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
X Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
X FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)

:v n cv
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Pactolus loamy sand
X
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Quartzipsamments
No
Drainage Class: Somewhat poorly drained
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
X No
Profile Description:
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 2.5Y 2.5/1
mucky loam
8-16+ 10YR 6/1
loamy sand
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? -
X
Yes
No
Wetland Hydrology Present?
X
Yes
No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present?
X
Yes
No
X Yes No
Remarks:

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
W14
Project/Site: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark
Date: Aug -20-08
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT Rail Division
County: Lenoir
Investigator: J. Wright - EcoScience
State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? X Yes
No
Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? Yes X
No
Transect ID: WS
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes X
No
Plot ID: WS16
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
I. Acer rubrum
T
FAC
9. Scirpus cyperinus H OBL
2. Liriodendron tulipifera
T
FAC
10. Echinochloa crusgalli H FACW-
3. Arundinaria gigantea
S
FACW
11.
4. Acer rubrum
S
FAC
12.
5. Liriodendron tulipifera
S
FAC
13.
6. Cephalanthus occidentalis
S
OBL
14.
7. Impatiens capensis
H
FACW
15.
8. Polygonum sagittatum
H
OBL
116.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW
or FAC (excluding FAC-) 100
Remarks:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
_ Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: 0-6 (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 10 (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 8 (in.)
Localized inundation
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
x Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
x FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)

Mao[ iwq
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Bibb soils, frequently flooded
X
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Fluvaquents
No
Welland Hydrology Present?
Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Yes
No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type:
Yes
X No
No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist)
(Munsell Moist)
Abundance/Contrast
Structure, etc.
0-3 10YR 3/1
sandy loam
3-6 10YR 5/2
loamy sand
6-10 10YR 3/1
10YR 5/2
50%
sandy Loam
10-16+ 10YR 3/1
10YR 3/3
15%
sandy Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Concretions
Histic Epipedon
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
X
Yes
No
Welland Hydrology Present?
X
Yes
No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present?
X
Yes
No
X Yes No
A
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: Aug. 27, 2008 Project: Rail Access Spur to Global TransPark Latitude:
Evaluator: Efird - EcoScience Site: WV09 Longitude:
Total Points: 30.5 Other: S10
Stream is at/east intermittent County: Lenoir e.g. Quad Name:
if2 19 or perennial if 2 30
A.
Geomorphology (Subtotal = 11.5)
Absent
Weak
Moderate Strong
1a.
Continuous bed and bank
❑
0
❑
1
❑
2
®
3
2.
Sinuosity
❑
0
❑
1
E
2
❑
3
3.
In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
❑
0
❑
1
E
2
❑
3
4.
Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
5.
Active/relic floodplain
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
6.
Depositional bars or benches
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
7.
Braided channel
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
8.
Recent alluvial deposits
❑
0
E
1
❑
2
❑
3
9a.
Natural levees
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
10.
Headcuts
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
11.
Grade controls
E
0
❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
12.
Natural valley or drainageway
❑
0
E
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
13.
Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
E
Yes = 3 ❑
- Man-made dltcnes are not rated; see discussions In manual
B. Hvdrologv (Subtotal = 10 )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
❑
0
❑
[1 1
E
2
❑
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hours since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or growing season
❑
0
❑
E]1
Ll2
1
®
3
16. Leaflitter
E
1.5
❑
❑ 1
❑
0.5
❑
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
❑
0
❑
❑ 0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
❑
0
❑
❑ 0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
❑
0
No = 0 ❑
0.5
Yes = 1.5 E
1
C. Bioloov (Subtotal = 9 )
-TOT. Fibrous roots in channel
E
3
❑
2
❑
1
❑
0
215. Rooted plants in channel
E
3
❑
2
E
1
❑
0
22. Crayfish
E
0
❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
23. Bivalves
E
0
❑
1
❑
2
❑
3
24. Fish
E
0
❑
0.5
❑
1
❑
1.5
25. Amphibians
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
❑
0
❑
0.5
E
1
❑
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
E
0
❑
1
El2
❑
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
E
0
El
05
❑
1
❑
1.5
29°. Wetland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5 E;
Other= 0 E
FACW
= 0.75 ❑;
OBL = 1.5 ❑;
SAV = 2.0 ❑;
nems za ano cI rocus on me presence or uplana plants, Item za rocuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
Benthics: Aquatic beetles, scuds, fly larvae

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # W V09 S10
MSTREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET F.',.W
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: Global Transpark 2. Evaluator's name: J. Wright — PBS&J
3. Date of evaluation: 8/20/08 4. Time of evaluation: 10:00 a.m.
5. Name of stream: Briery Run 6. River basin: Neuse
7. Approximate drainage area: 1700 acres 8. Stream order: 3rd
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100 feet 10. County: Lenoir
11. Site coordinates (if known): 35.306114 -77.629677 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):_
North of Robinwood Drive
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: Average Temps. Below average ppt
16. Site conditions at time of visit Cloudy
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there 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 quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 20% Residential _% Commercial % Industrial 50% Agricultural
30% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( ;
22. Bankfull width: 8 ft. 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3 ft.
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream 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 stream 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 reverse): 77 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature J. Wright Date 8/20/08
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream

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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 requirement. Form subject to change — version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. '
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
#;.
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
CHARACTERISTICS
SCORE
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Presence of flow,/ persistent pools in stream'
1
no flow or saturation= 0::stron flow=max oints
0-'
.0-4- .
0 5 ,,.
4
2
Evidence of past human alteration
extensive alteration = 0' no alteration= maxpoints)
07
0-5 .,
0-5
4
3,
_. Riparian zone , . .,'
0-6
0-4.
0 - 5
5
nobuffer = 0; contiguous; wide buffer = max points)
4:t
Evidence of nutrient or chemical,discharges
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es'= max oints) -
0 5 d!,
0-4
0-4
4
5
Groundwater discharge'
no discharge 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. =max" bunts
` 0 3
0 - 4 :
0 n 4
3
U:
6
Presenceofadjacent
Floodplain
>4
no floodf lain = 0;'extensive
flood lain= Max oints
0-4 , ,
0-4,-
0-2
4
S"
7
Entrenchment / floodplain access
0 5
0- 4-
p
dee 1 entrenched = 0 fre ueot floodin =max oints ,
0- 2
5
8'
Presence of adjacent wetlands
-.
no wetlands = 0 lara adjacent wetlands - maxpoints)
O.-6
0 4 _
0-,2
6
9
Channel sinuosity
extensive channelization = 0"iiatural meander - max points)
m 0-5
0-4,
0-3
3
10
Sediment input
0-5
0-4
4
extensive deposition= 0; little orno'sediment maxpoints)
.0-4.
11
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA*
0-4
0-5
---
fine, homogenous = 0; large; diverse sizes = max points)',
12
`
y
(deeply inc sed =ence
0; stable b'ed1sion & bank =map
ks.=max bunts
0-5
.0 4'.
0 -5
5
HPresence
I3.
of major bank failures -
0 5
0 - 5..
0-5
5
.7
severe erosion ='0; no'erosion stable banks = max oints
14
Root depth and density on banks
c
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout- max bunts '
0 -,3
0-4
0- 5
3
15
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
substantial impact =0; no evidence = max oints . ,
0 5,
-.,0-4--,
0-5 _
4
16
Presence of riffle-po0yripple-pool eomplexes
0.- 3
0-5
0-,6
0
E-
no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0 well-develo ed - mai'
Q
17
Habitat complexity
0-,6
0-6_>
0-6
3
.Hr
little or no habitat= 0; frequent, varied habitats max oints
M
18.
Canopy coverage over streambed -
x
no shading vegetation - 0; continuous canopy - maxpoints)
0-5
0-5'
0-5
3
19
Substrate embeddedness
NA*
0-4,
Q-4
(deeplyembedded - O; loose structure max),:
20
Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
no evidence = 0 common, numerous tyjJes = max points)"
0 -,,4 , .
:0-5
0-5
2
C$
21
Presence of -amphibians
04
0-4,
0-4
421
no evidence - 0 " common numerous types =maxpoints)
-
" Presence of fish
.
m
no evidence- 0 common, numerous types =max points -
3
23
Evidence of wildlife use -
0-, 6
0 5
0`- 5
4
no evidence = 0 abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible'
100
100;,
I00
- TOTAL SCORE (also enter on firstpage) . ,
77
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.

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2. Summary and Description of Riparian Buffer Impacts
Neuse River Basin — Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers
Streamside riparian zones within the proposed corridor are protected under provisions of
15A NCAC 02B .0233 administered by NCDWQ. Streams and buffers within the
proposed corridor were identified, including streams within the NCGTP permit boundary
that were originally delineated as wetlands, but are subject to the Neuse River Basin
Buffer Rules by NCDWQ (Wainwright, NCDWQ letter, 12/8/08). The NCDWQ buffered
streams are shown on Figures 4 - 11 (overlapping the Section 404 jurisdictional
wetlands). Table 2.1 lists the streams that are subject to buffer rule protection and will
be impacted by the proposed rail spur. A total of 36,002 square feet of riparian buffer will
be permanently impacted at 3 separate locations (Figure 3, Permit drawings B -01A, B-
01 B, B -02A, B -02B, B -03A, and B -03B). The buffer impacts are directly associated with
the construction of the rail road and are therefore 'allowable' or'allowable with mitigation'
(15A NCAC 02B .0233(6). The impacts at Site 6 (Stream S -2b) exceed 0.33 acres
therefore require mitigation that will be provided through riparian buffer restoration that
has been performed at the Stonyton Creek Conservation Area.
Table 2.1: Impacts to Buffered Streams within the Right of Way
Site
Stream
Map
Mitigation
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total
#
Name _
ID
Figure
(sq ft
:!(s9 ft).
(sq,ft)
RCBC; angle of crossing, elevation and slopes
UT to Briery
S -2b
3-1
11,230
6,622
17'852
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Run
N
Brie Run;
11
Briery Run
S-10
3-3
2,677
2,838
5,515
UT to Briery
W-16
3-4
7,853
4,782
12,635
13 '
Run
Total
21,760
14,242
36,002
Table 2.2: Reason for Riparian Buffer Impacts and Mitigation Requirements
Site
Stream
'Reason for -Impact
Mitigation
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Name
Required
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Rail spur bed and installation of 2 - 6' X 6' X 135'
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Briery Run
RCBC; angle of crossing, elevation and slopes
prevented further minimization of impacts
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Briery Run
250' X 50' bridge that spans surface waters of
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Brie Run;
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Justification for riparian buffer impacts at Site #6.
At site 6, the profile of the railroad is 20 feet above the stream bed when crossing the
Neuse River Tributary and its associated buffer. The 2:1 slopes from the edge of
subballast to existing ground push the limits of construction to an approximately 90 foot
footprint (measured perpendicular to the track). Since the alignment is crossing the
tributary stream at a 40 degree angle, this causes a permanent impact of 135' along the
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Appendix 2
NCDWQ Buffer Certification Letter
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Division of water Quality'
December 8. 2008
Mr. Jens Geratz
Ecoscience
1101 1laynes Street
Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: NCDOT TIP # U-2928, Rail Connection to the Global TransPark, Lenoir County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233)
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Mitigation Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0506[h])
Dear Mr. Geratz:
On September 12008, at your request and in your attendance, David Wainwright, Division of Water Quality (D WQ)
staff. conducted an on-site determination to review drainage features located within the Global TransPark rail connector
project area for applicability to the Neuse River butler Rules and for applicability to the mitigation rules (15A NCAC 2H
.0506(h]). The drainage features are approximated on the attached map initialed and dated December 8, 2008. Stream
features located within the project area are summarized below:
Feature ID
Feature Description
Visited
Stream Type
Subject to
Buffer Rule
BL26/S33
Agricultural drainage ditch
Yes
Ephemeral
No
BL25/S32
Retween JX01 and JX07
Yes
Perennial
Yes
BL25/S32
Area above JX01
Yes
Ephemeral
No
S34
Drainage ditch
Yes
Ephemeral
No
BL24/S31
A rricultural drainage ditch
Yes
Ephemeral
No
BL22/S35
Agricultural drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL23/S30
Agricultural drainage ditch
Yes
Ephemeral
No
131-21/S29
Agricultural drainaac ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL20/S28
A rricultural drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL18/S25
Stream
Yes
Perennial/Intermittent/E hemeral
Yes/No
BL19/S27
Stream
Yes
Perennial
Yes
S26
Stream
Yes
Perennial/Intermittent
Yes
S24
No feature found
No
N/A
No
BL171S23
Taylors Branch
No
Ephemeral
No
111,16
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL15
Stream and pond
No
Intermittent
Yes*
BL14/S22
U'1'to Briery Run
No
Intermittent
Yes
RLI 3/S19/S22
Briery Run
No
Perennial
Yes
S20
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
S21
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL 12/S 18
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
S14
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
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BL10/S12
Stream
No
Perennial
Yes
S17
No feature found
No
N/A
No
S16
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BLIT/S13
Stream
No
Intermittent
Yes
SII
Stream
Yes
Ephemeral
No
111-5/S7
Stream
No
Ephemeral
No**
BL4/S6
No feature
No
N/A
No
BL2
Stream
No
Ephemeral
No
S3
No feature found
No
N/A
No
BLI/S5
Drainage Ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
S4
Drainage Ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL9/S10
Drainage ditch
Yes
Ephemeral
No**
III -8/S9
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
BL7
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
13L6/S8
Drainage ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
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Stonvton Creek
No
Perennial
Yes
S2
Drainage Ditch
No
Ephemeral
No
• Per 15A NCAC 213 .0233, the pond is also subject
** This feature "ws previously assessed for applicability in September 2001 or February 2002
Features B1.26/S33, S34, BL24/S3L BL16, S20, S21, BL] 2/S18, S14. BL4/S6, BL3/S5. S4, BL9/S 10, BL8/S9, BL7, S2
S16, BL20/S28, BL2]/S29, BL22/S35and BL6/S8 were determined to be drainage ditches or a similar feature, and are
therefore not subject to the Neuse River Buffer Rules. No discernable feature was found to represent features, S24. S 17,
S6/BL4, or S3 and therefore they are not subject to the Neuse River Buffer Rules. Feature BL 15 consists of a stream and
a pond: both features are subject. Features BL23/S30, BLI7/S23, SII, BL5/S7, and BL2 are ephemeral streams and are
not subject. Features BL19/S27, BL]4/S22, BLIMS19, S26, BLI/S], BLI 1/S13) and BLIO/SI2 are perennial or
intermittent features which are subject to the rules. Segments of Feature BI -18/S25 flagged by EcoScience as perennial
and intermittent are subject. Feature BL25/S32 is perennial between points identified by F..coScience as JXOI and JX07
and is subject. The area below JX07 was determined to be a linear wetland by the USACE.
Please note that other sites identified in the jurisdiction verification request package but not reviewed on site
by DWQ will be considered accurate as presented.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the mitigation rules and the buffer rules and does not approve any activity,
within the buffer, Waters of the United States, or Waters of the State. Any impacts to wetlands, streams and buffers must
comply with the Neuse River Buffer Rules, 404/401 regulations, water supply regulations (15A NCAC 2B .0216). and
any other required federal, state and local regulations. Please be aware that even if no direct impacts are proposed to the
protected buffers, sheet flow of all new stormwater runoff as per 15A NCAC 2B .0250 is required.
The owner (or future owners) or permittee should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any
future correspondences concerning this property and/or project. This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years
from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that a
surface water exists and that it is subject to the mitigation rules may request a determination by the Director. A request
for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Brian Wrenn, DWQ Wetlands/401
Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or
Delegated Local Authority that `exempts" a surface water from the mitigation rules may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day
statutory appeal time does not start until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of
this decision. DWQ recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals
are made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North

' Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-
6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
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If you have any additional questions or require additional information please call David Wainwright at [phone] or
e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
David Wainwright
Attachments: Features Map
cc: William Wescott, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Regulatory Field Office
Garcy Ward, DWQ Washington Regional Ofice File Copy
DWQ Wetlands 401 Transportation Unit File Copy
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3.1. Description of measures taken to avoid or minimize impacts during project
design.
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Alternatives Analysis
A comprehensive alternatives analysis was conducted to select a route for the railroad
spur that would minimize impacts to the human and natural environment. A detailed
discussion of the alternatives analysis can be found in Section 2 of the Environmental
Assessment for this project.
The results of the alternatives analysis are summarized below. Alternative G avoids and
minimizes impacts to the human and natural environment to the maximum extent
practicable while satisfying the project purpose and need.
No -Build Alternative — The No -Build Alternative does not meet the purpose and need
of providing rail access to the GTP as it would forego any railroad improvements to
connect the GTP to the existing NCRR Mainline within the project study area
Conceptual Alternatives (Western, Central, and Eastern Corridors) — The Western
Corridor would roughly follow an extension of existing SR 2010 (C.F. Harvey Parkway)
west from US 258 to the NCRR west of Kinston. The Central Corridor runs north -south
from the NCRR line in the north portion of Kinston to the GTP. The Eastern Corridor
would extend from the GTP to the existing CSX rail line that runs along NC 11 on the
east side of Kinston. After a preliminary evaluation, the Western and Eastern Corridors
were eliminated from further study because the Central Corridor provides a shorter more
direct alignment with fewer anticipated impacts.
Preliminary Alternatives within the Central Corridor (Alternatives A- F) — Six
preliminary alternatives, designate as A through F, were developed within the Central
Corridor (Figures 12 and 13). The alignments of these alternatives were evaluated as
public comments, agency input, and natural resources data collection were obtained.
These alternatives were either eliminated or sections of each combined, in order to avoid
and minimize impacts to the extent possible. Each of these six alternatives was
therefore eliminated from consideration as the Recommended Alternative.
Recommended Alternative (Alternative G) — Following refinement of the preliminary
alternatives, Alternatives A -C were eliminated and segments of Alternatives D -F were
combined to form Alternative G (Figure 14). Because it avoids and minimizes impacts to
the extent possible while satisfying the purpose and need, Alternative G is the
Recommended Alternative. Alternative G has a southern terminus along the NCRR at a
point set as far west from the Hillcrest neighborhood as feasible without directing the
alignment towards impacting Barnet Park on its west. From the south, the alignment
heads north to Hull Road and then northwest to C.F. Harvey Parkway, enters the GTP
and terminates well south of Stonyton Creek.

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Project Design ,
Avoidance and minimization of impacts to natural resources were an integral component
of project design. The following actions were taken to avoid and minimize impacts:
i. 1. The proposed railroad spur alignment was positioned within the selected corridor
to minimize impacts to wetlands and streams (Figure 1).
2. The railroad profile was raised from Sta. 67+00 to 97+00, 120+00 to 145+00, and
159+00 to 190+00 for a grand total of 8600' (28% of total project length) to
eliminate the need to excavate a ditch through wetland areas thereby reducing
wetland impacts.
3. A 250 foot bridge will be constructed to minimize impacts to wetlands and
riparian buffers and to avoid stream impacts.
3.2. Description of measures taken to avoid or minimize impacts through
construction techniques.
All surface waters within the proposed corridor have been designated as Nutrient
Sensitive Waters; therefore, "Design Standards for Sensitive Watersheds" will be
implemented during project construction. In addition, the following actions will be taken:
1. The construction technique used for the bridge will eliminate the need for a
temporary crossing of Briery Creek and associated stream channel impacts.
2. PSRM fabric will be used extensively for bank stabilization and toe protection to
reduce the use of rip -rap.
3. All areas of temporary impact will be returned to natural grade and re -vegetated
as soon as practicable.
4. Erosion control measures will be implanted in accordance with DOT design
standards and as required by the Sedimentation and Erosion Control permit
issued for this project.

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1 4.1. Description of how proposed mitigation compensates for impacts to wetlands.
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The compensatory mitigation for the 8.96 acres of permanent impact to wetlands (Table
4.1) will be debited from the NCGTP compensatory mitigation assets (Table 4.2). All
property has been acquired and protected and restoration and enhancement activities
have been completed at the three mitigation sites. Monitoring results for Dover Bay (5
years) and Stonyton Creek (3 years) indicate that success criteria are being met at each
site.
Table 4.1. Wetland impacts
Community Description'
Hydrologic
Classification
Acres of
Impact
Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Riverine
0.47
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest
Non-Riverine
1.30
Nonriverine Wet Hardwood Forest
Non-Riverine
0.84
Pine Flat
Non-Riverine/Riverine
5.87/0.27
Disturbed/Maintained Land
Non-Riverine/Riverine
0.10/0.11
Total
Non-Riverine/Riverine
8.11/0.85
Schafale and Weakely's Classification of Natural Communities of North Carolina
Table 4.2. NCGTP Compensatory Mitigation Assets
Mitigation Lands
Acres/Feet
Type
R/E/P
Stonyton Creek Conservation Area
15
Riverine Wetland
R
206
Riverine Wetland
E
145
Riparian Buffer
R
2,906
Stream
R
Subtotal
366/2,906
Dover Bay
788
Non- Riverine / Carolina Bay
R
578
E
1,785
P
Subtotal
3,151
Frog Hollow
1,100
Riverine/Bottomland Hardwood
P
Total
7,523/2906
'Linear feet
The NCGTP mitigation assets include wetland types that are consistent with the impacts
that will result from construction of the railroad spur (8.11 acres non-riverine wetlands
and 0.85 acres riverine wetlands). As noted in Table 4.2, sufficient riverine and non-
riverine wetland restoration is available to compensate for the impacts and will provide
similar wetland functions as the wetlands that will be permanently impacted through
construction of the railroad spur.
The NCGTP is proposing to debit 8.96 acres from the allotted 871 acres of impact
authorized by the Section 404 permit issued on October 21, 1998 (Action ID No. SAW-

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1992-02851). Table 4.6 provides an accounting of the impacts that have occurred at the
NCGTP since issuance of the Section 404 permit, including this proposed action.
4.2. Description of how proposed mitigation compensates for impacts to streams.
The compensatory mitigation for the 394 linear feet of permanent impact to streams
(Table 4.3) will be debited from the NCGTP compensatory mitigation assets (Table 4.2),
specifically the stream restoration performed at the Stonyton Creek Conservation Area.
Table 4.3. Stream impacts.
The Stonyton Creek stream restoration project consists of 2,906 linear feet of Priority 1
stream restoration on a channelized reach of Stonyton Creek. A stable E -type channel
has been established and has successfully met monitoring requirements for three years.
Stonyton Creek is considered to be a warm water stream with a DWQ Best Usage
Classification of C Sw NSW (DWQ Index # 27-81).
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DWQ"
Best
Stream
Map:
UsageJ
Data
Length
Index
Name
ID:.
Classification -
Form',
`(ft)
Number`
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The Stonyton Creek stream restoration project consists of 2,906 linear feet of Priority 1
stream restoration on a channelized reach of Stonyton Creek. A stable E -type channel
has been established and has successfully met monitoring requirements for three years.
Stonyton Creek is considered to be a warm water stream with a DWQ Best Usage
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5. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan
There are two locations (Figure 3 - Site 6 and 13, Permit Drawings B -01A and B -03A)
within the proposed project corridor with the potential of concentrated flow encroaching
into the riparian buffer. As discussed below, measures have been taken to diffuse flow
prior to entering the riparian buffer to the maximum extent practicable.
Site 6
NW Quadrant — A grass swale meeting NCDOT Design criteria is provided. The
required length based on contributing drainage area is 247' and a minimum of 250' is
provided. In addition to the grass swale, a Pre -Formed Scour Hole is provided at the
end of the grass swale to promote diffused flow into the buffer.
NE & SW Quadrants — There is no concentrated flow from these quadrants so no
structural measures are proposed or provided. Flows from the project in these
quadrants are all overland flow.
SE Quadrant — There is no concentrated flow from the project in this quadrant but the fill
slope forms a swale with the existing ground. To protect the road fill in this area,
Permanent Soil Reinforcement Matting (PSRM) has been placed along the toe of the fill
slope. Offsite flows along the toe of fill will be conveyed directly into the box culvert.
Site 13
NE Quadrant - A grass swale meeting NCDOT Design criteria is provided. The required
length based on contributing drainage area is 670' and 750' is provided. In addition to
the grass swale, a Pre -Formed Scour Hole is provided at the end of the grass swale to
promote diffused flow into the buffer.
NW Quadrant — The minimal flows from the railroad typical cut ditch are discharged into
a natural swale left of Station 197+50 and are gradually diffused overland. Due to
minimal "Q", computations were not nrnvirlpri
SW Quadrant — The grass swale provided meets velocity criteria but does not meet
length criteria due to off-site flow. The required length of grass swale is 709' but only
515' is provided. To meet the 2.Ofps velocity criteria, permanent check dams are
installed in the 4' Base Lateral Ditch to reduce the effective slope. In addition to the
grass swale, a Pre -Formed Scour Hole is provided at the end of the grass swale' to
promote diffused flow into the buffer.
SE Quadrant — The required length of grassed swale based on contributing drainage
area of 12.33 acres is 1,233 feet. Due to the presence of Shackelford Road to the
southwest the maximum length of grassed swale that can be provided at this location is
(587 feet). The placement of permanent check dams was evaluated and did not
produce acceptable results so they were not proposed for installation. Also, the use of a
Pre -Formed Scour Hole is not practicable. Since diffused flow through the buffer could
not be achieved by practical means, flows from the grass swale are discharged directly
into the reinforced concrete box culvert via a 30" RCP.
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6. Environmental Documentation
,8.1. Environmental Assessment - December 2008
Global TransPark Rail Access
Kinston, NC Lenoir County
TIP # U-2928
FONSI — Submitted to FHWA, June 2009
6.2 Cumulative Impacts
Indirect and Cumulative Effects — As described in the Environmental Assess,emt, the
1997 Environmental Impact Statement for the GTP addressed indirect and cumulative
effects (ICEs) for a large area, inclusive of the study area for this project. The 1997 EIS
anticipated ICEs based on several factors including the provision of a rail spur into the
GTP. The rail spur concept in the 1997 EIS was consistent with the alignment and
location of the Preferred Alternative for the railroad spur.
In addition, with the exception of existing road crossings, this project will be a controlled
access facility and will not be crossed by private driveways. Any new roadway crossings
of the rail spur would require application to, and approval by, the NCDOT Control of
Access Committee. Likewise, railway connection to this rail spur would be controlled by
NCDOT. It is predicted that the access control and associated approval procedure will
minimize (but cannot completely prevent) potential for development adjacent to the rail
spur outside of the GTP. Additionally, the investment by the State and local
governments in the Global TransPark indicate a strong preference for future industrial
development within the designated permit area of the GTP.
6.3. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat
Protected Species
Protected species listed for Lenoir County as of April 8, 2009
Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Biological
Present
Conclusion
Red cockadedYes
Picoides borealis
No Effect
woodpecker*
Aesch nomene vir inica
Sensitive 'ointvetch*
No
No Effect
Haliaeetus
Bald eagle
No
leucocephalus
Historic record (the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago)
Red -Cockaded Woodpecker (Endangered)
Surveys for RCW were performed on January 8-9 and 13-16, 2009 by Jens Geratz,
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envelope for RCW investigations consisted of the project study area plus a 0.5 -mile
buffer. Approximately 2010 acres of potential habitat were identified by locating pine
stands on aerial photographs and visiting them in the field. In the field, select trees were
dated by increment borer to determine the stands' suitability for foraging or nesting
habitat. Stands that contained over 50% pines, the majority of which were at least 30
years old, were targeted for detailed surveys. An open to moderately dense hardwood
understory and subcanopy was an additional survey requirement. Surveys consisted of
walking systematic, overlapping transects to cover all suitable habitat. No RCWs,
nesting cavities, inactive cavities, or starts were found within the survey area.
According to NC Natural Heritage Program records, the nearest recorded occurrence of
RCW is approximately 12 miles southwest of the project area in Seven Springs in
Wayne County. This sighting was recorded in 1961.
Sensitive Jointvetch (Threatened)
No suitable habitat for sensitive jointvetch exists within the project area due to its
location well upstream of any tidal influence. According to NC Natural Heritage Program
records, the nearest recorded occurrence of sensitive jointvetch is approximately 33
miles northeast on Rodman Creek, off the Pamlico River in Beaufort County.
Bald Eagle
The project area contains no suitable nesting or foraging habitat for bald eagle due to
the absence of large open water bodies. NC Natural Heritage Program records
(reviewed August 25, 2008) document no occurrence of bald eagle within 660 feet of the
project area. No bald eagles or bald eagle nests were observed during field
investigations. Based on field observations and NC Natural Heritage Program
documentation, this project will have no effect on bald eagle.
6.4. Essential Fish Habitat
No primary nursery areas are located within the proposed project corridor. The Neuse
River, located outside of the project corridor, is the nearest stream designated as
anadromous fish waters. No water bodies deserving of special attention as denoted
under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 or under the Natural and Scenic
Rivers Act of 1971 are located within the project corridor.
6.5. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources
Archaeological and Historic Architectural Resources — An archaeological and
historic survey conducted in August and September 2008 identified one potentially
eligible property, the Dobbs Farm School, within the study area. The Recommended
Alternative traverses the eastern edge of the Dobbs Farm School property, but impacts
no structures, and was shifted east to the extent possible to maximize the distance from
existing structures, and maintains an approximately 500 -foot tree buffer between the
track and existing buildings. Therefore, the Recommended Alternative received a
finding of "No Adverse Effect" from the State Historic Preservation Office. A copy of the
SHPO concurrence form is included in Appendix A.

IN. C- Global TransPark Rail Access Section 404/401 Water Quality Certification Application
6.6. Flood Zone Designation
The proposed railroad spur will impact one area within the FEMA designated 100 -year
floodplain (Figure 1, Site 3). A CLOMR package is being finalized and will be submitted
to the City of Kinston in July for review. Upon approval by the City of Kinston, the
CLOMR will be submitted to the NC Floodplain Mapping Program for final approval.
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Propariies within the area -ofpbienti:I eif ul for which Ihcre is no e'.Faci. Indicmaif propene is
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