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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181494 Ver 1_401 Application_201810301 ENVIRONMENTAL LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OCTOBER 24, 2018 TO: NCDEQ FROM: DWR, 401 & Permitting Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 SUBJECT: ENCLOSURES: M 20181494 C2 Environmental, Inc. c/o Jennifer B. Johnson 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd Suite 1011-F Newport News, VA 23606 Phone: 757-223-0071 Pre -Construction Notification for Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Project in Martin & Washington Counties COPIES DESCRIPTION 4 PCN 1 Check for permit application fee in the amount of $240.00 Enclosed, please find four copies of the PCN and permit fee for the Dominion Energy North Carolina project, Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines. The enclosures are being provided for Section 401 Water Quality Certification permit verification. A copy has been sent to Mr. Billy Sandridge at the US Army Corps of Engineers under separate cover. Please contact me at 757-636-5047 or jjohnsongc2environmental.com if you have any questions or require any additional information. Regards, )4 -3 -J, ---- Jennifer B. Johnson Senior Project Manager D FF -'('T 3 0 2018 f?1 Irl_..-. C2 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 1 739 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD, SUITE 1011-F, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 1 757-223-0071 *I\ "I ��IUA '�� ENVIRONMENTAL October 24, 2018 NC Department of Environmental Quality DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Subject: Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Section 401 Water Quality Certification Verification Martin and Washington Counties, North Carolina Applicant: Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a Dominion Energy North Carolina) On behalf of Dominion Energy North Carolina (Dominion), C2 Environmental, Inc. (C2 Env) is pleased to submit the enclosed Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) for the Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines project (Project) for agency review and permit verification. Dominion is proposing to partially rebuild Lines 168 and 167 between the Trowbridge Substation located in the Town of Plymouth, Washington County, and the Weyerhaeuser Substation located in Martin County. The Project is located in the Lower Roanoke River drainage basin, Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 030101070901, Welch Creek and drains to waters classified as C; SW according to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). The Project is expected to result in permanent impacts to 255 square feet of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland for fill associated with the new pipe pile foundations. The project appears to meet the terms and conditions of Nationwide Permit (NWP) 3 or 12; a copy of this PCN has been submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) under separate cover for verification. The project appears to meet the terms and conditions of the corresponding Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, 4132 (NWP3) and/or 4433 (NWP12), and Dominion is respectfully requesting verification for their records that no further action is required. Additional project details are provided below and a PCN (Attachment A), along with other supporting documentation and fee check, is enclosed for agency review. Project Description Dominion is proposing to partially rebuild approximately one mile of their existing overhead transmission lines, Lines 168 and 167, which parallel one another within the same right-of-way (ROW) between the Trowbridge and Weyerhaeuser Substations. The scope of work includes replacing the existing wood 2 - pole and 3 -pole structures on each line with new steel structures of similar height (within 2-5 feet) and appearance. The new structures, 26 in total, will feature a 36 -inch pipe pile foundation (Foundation Detail, Attachment B). For those structures located in wetlands, the new foundations will result in permanent impacts to approximately 255 square feet of PEM wetlands (classified as Bottomland Hardwood Forest) (Jurisdictional Impacts Map, Attachment B). C2 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 1 739 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD, SUITE 101 1F NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 1 757-223-0071 DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch October 24, 2018 Page 2 of 4 The work will also include replacement of the overhead fiber wire on each transmission line, but no work to the overhead 3-phase electrical conductor wire is proposed. Temporary guard structures consisting of driven piles will be placed on either side of Welch Creek to help support the overhead conductor wire during construction but no work within Welch Creek is proposed. The new line will maintain or exceed the existing minimum vertical clearance above Welch Creek. Construction access to the ROW will be provided via existing roads wherever possible. Where access is needed, and no existing roads are present, access will use timber or composite mats to temporarily cross jurisdictional features. No stream crossings are proposed, including Welch Creek. The existing transmission line ROW will continue to be maintained on a regular cycle to control the growth of woody species in order to prevent interference with the existing and rebuilt electric facilities. No new ROW is required. Tree clearing for the project is limited to select trees and limbs at pinch points along the construction access routes, as noted on the Jurisdictional Impacts Map. Wetland Delineation The limits of wetlands and waters of the U.S. (WOUS) within the project area were delineated using the Routine Determination Method as outlined in the 1987 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and the methods described in the 2010 Regional Supplement: Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain Region (Version 2.0). Jurisdictional features were flagged in the field at the time of delineation. Concurrent with this NWP verification request, Dominion is requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary jurisdictional determination (PJD) of this delineation. A total of 12.36 acres of PEM wetland, 5.39 of palustrine scrub -shrub wetland, 3.12 acres of palustrine forested wetland, and 272 linear feet of stream channel were identified within the project area. The limits of features identified in the delineation are illustrated on the enclosed Jurisdictional Area Impacts Map (Attachment B) and a complete request for PJD has been submitted to the Corps directly (Attachment C). Threatened & Endangered Species The US Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaQ system and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) data explorer were searched to identify potential listed and other protected species in the vicinity of the project. The results of the searches and a Species Conclusion Table are provided in Attachment D. The IPaC search identified the northern long eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Red Wolf (Canis rufus), Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa), red -cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), and American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) as potentially being present within the vicinity of the project. No critical habitat was identified. These species were also identified by the NHP data, as well as the Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus), shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum), and bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Based on the project's scope of work, no impacts to these species are expected. Welch Creek is an inland water identified by the Department of Marine Fisheries as Anadromous Fish Spawning Area. It is also identified as Essential Fish Habitat for Snapper/Grouper by the National C2 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 1739 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD, SUITE 1011F NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 1 757-223-0071 DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch October 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. No work within Welch Creek is proposed and erosion and sediment controls will be used as appropriate during construction, therefore, no impacts to Welch Creek or protected aquatic species are anticipated from the project. Cultural & Historic Resources Information The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office Web GIS Service was used to identify historic resources that could potentially be impacted by the project. No resources listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places were identified within 0.5 miles of the project (Attachment E). Two resources on the North Carolina Study List were identified within 0.5 miles, the National Handle Company Plant (WH0011) and the Plymouth County Club Estates Historic District (WH0045). No impacts to any cultural or historic resources are anticipated from the project since the scope of work consists of partially rebuilding existing facilities with like kind. 100 -Year Floodplain The proposed work is located within the 100 -year floodplain (Zone AE) according to Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 320676700K, Panel 6767. The project is not proposing to alter base flood elevations and as such, no impacts to the 100 -year floodplain are expected. Conclusion & Other Approvals Since total fill within jurisdictional areas is below 0.10 acres, no compensatory mitigation is proposed at this time. The project appears to qualify under the Corps' Nationwide Permit program and a copy of this PCN has been submitted to the Corps under separate cover for verification. Verification from the Department of Coastal Management has been received documenting that the proposed activity is exempt from Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) regulations. Welch Creek is regulated under CAMA as an inland water, plus a 30 -foot buffer; however, no fill is proposed within these features. A copy of this verification can be provided upon request. It is expected that erosion and sediment control plans will be required for the project and approved by NCDEQ; however, as the increase in incidental built upon area is negligible (only associated with the replacement structures), a stormwater management plan is not expected to be required. C2 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. I 739 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD, SUITE 101 1F NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 1 757-223-0071 DWP, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch October 24, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Thank you for your prompt review of this information. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Regards, Jennifer B. Johnson Senior Project Manager 757-636-5047 jjohnson e,c2environmental.com CC. Mr. C.J. Lindemann, Dominion Energy Mr. Billy Standridge, US Army Corps of Engineers Attachment A: Pre -Construction Notification Attachment B: Project Graphics Attachment C: Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Attachment D: Threatened & Endangered Species Information Attachment E: Cultural & Historic Resources Information C2 ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 1 739 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD, SUITE 101 IF NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 1 757-223-0071 ATTACHMENT A Pre -Construction Notification Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. oo� WA L_R:9 E P -c Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or 12 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑X Yes ❑ No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑X Yes ❑ No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. N Yes NX No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. 0 Yes ❑ No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑X Yes ❑ No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Trowbridge -Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines 2b. County: Martin and Washington 2c. Nearest municipality /town: Plymouth 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: N/A 3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): N/A 3d. Street address: N/A 3e. City, state, zip: N/A 3f. Telephone no.: N/A 3g. Fax no.: N/A 3h. Email address: N/A Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: Carl J Lindemann, Jr 4c. Business name (if applicable): Virginia Electric and Power Company (dba Dominion Energy North Carolina) 4d. Street address: 10900 Nuckols Road, 4th floor 4e. City, state, zip: Henrico County, VA 23060 4f. Telephone no.: 804-771-6408 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: carl.j.lindemann.jr@dominionenergy.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Jennifer B Johnson 5b. Business name (if applicable): C2 Environmental, Inc. 5c. Street address: 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 1011 F 5d. City, state, zip: Newport News, VA 23606 5e. Telephone no.: 757-636-5047 5f. Fax no.: 5g. Email address: jjohnson@c2environmental.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): multiple 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Trowbridge Sub: 35.851084,-76.768731 Weyerhaeuser Sub: 35.862414,-76.769034 1 c. Property size: 36.7 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Welch Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C, SW 2c. River basin: Roanoke River 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The project area consists of an existing, maintained transmission line right-of-way occupied by two overhead transmission lines, two existing substations, and existing access roads. The immediate area surrounding the project is generally undeveloped, forest/swamp, and is located adjacent to the Roanoke River and Domtar Paper Company, LLC pulp mill facility. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 20.9 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 272 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Replace aging facilities to ensure service reliability. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the tyre of equipment to be used: The project includes replacing he existing wood 2 -pole an 3 -pole s tyre on each line with new steel structures of similar height and appearance. The new structures, 26 in total, will feature a 36 -inch pipe pile foundations. The existing overhead fiber wire is to be replaced but not work to the existing electrical conductor wire is proposed. Timber mats will be used to cross jurisdictional features as necessary. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / roject includin all rior hases in the ast? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown Comments: Concurrent with requested NWP verification 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company: VHB Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. Request for preliminary jurisdictional determination is enclosed for review concurrently with this Nationwide Permit verification request. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑X Wetlands ❑ Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. Wetland impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 2b. Type of impact 2c. Type of wetland 2d. Forested 2e. Type of jurisdiction Corps (404,10) or DWQ (401, other) 2f. Area of impact (acres) W1 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W2 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W3 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 2h. Comments: See attached Supplemental Wetland Impacts Table. Total wetland impacts are approximately 255 square feet. 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. Stream impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b. Type of impact 3c. Stream name 3d. Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e. Type of jurisdiction 3f. Average stream width (feet) 3g. Impact length (linear feet) S1 - Choose one - S2 - Choose one - S3 - Choose one - _ S4 - Choose one - - S5 - Choose one - - S6 - Choose one - - 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: None proposed. Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then indivii ually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) O1 - Choose one Choose O2 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: one proposed. 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g. Comments: N/A 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other: 6b. Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact (square feet) 6g. Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 - Yes/No B2 - Yes/No B3 - Yes/No B4 - Yes/No B5 - Yes/No B6 - Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments: N/A Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Structures were replaced with like -kind and feature a single foundation per pole, rather than a large, connected foundation. Due to the location of the existing transmission line right-of-way within the large wetland track, complete avoidance was not possible. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Construction access was designed to use existing access where possible and new temporary access will feature timber mats rather than gravel to avoid temporary or permanent impacts. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Quantity: Quantity: Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: N/A 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. N/A Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires Yes ❑X No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). N/A 6h. Comments: Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ❑X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? <12 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The increase in incidental built upon area is negligible, and is associated with the replacement pole structures. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: N/A 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? N/A 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject? Martin & Washington ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review OCoastal counties ❑HQW 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply E]ORW (check all that apply): ❑Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑X No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ❑ Yes ❑X No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State El Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes ❑ No letter.) Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, El Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? El Yes ❑X No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in El Yes ❑X No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The facility be located its location be the A commercial portable toilet will be maintained during construction. will outside of wetlands and will noted on Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. The facility will be maintained/ emptied regularly and taken off-site (non -discharge) at the completion of the project. Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑X Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑x Yes ❑ No impacts? 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? USFWS IPaC and NHP Data Explorer 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑X Yes ❑ No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA EFH Mapper 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ❑X No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? NCSHPO Web GIS Service 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The scope of work does not propose to alter the base flood elevations of the area. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FRIS Jennifer B. Johnson Applicant/Agent's Printed Namepplic / ens ignature Date rt's signatur is alid only if an authorization letter from the/applicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 PCN Section C.2a. Supplemental Impacts Table Existing New Longitude Latitude Structure Permanet or Type of Type of Impact Area Structure Structure Type of Wetland Forested? (DD) (DD) Type Temporary Impact Jurisdiction (square feet) Number Number Bottomland Hardwood 167/1 167/1 -76.76903523 35.85231811 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/2 167/2 -76.76945524 35.85337789 3 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 21.2 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/3 167/3 -76.76882478 35.85422681 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/4 167/4 -76.76815772 35.85512499 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/5 167/5 -76.76738503 35.85616538 3 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 21.2 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/6 167/6 -76.76782367 35.85757157 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/8 167/8 -76.7687212 35.86044865 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 167/9 167/9 -76.76908594 35.86161779 3 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 21.2 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 168/3 168/2 -76.76971061 35.85340332 3 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 21.2 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 168/4 168/3 -76.76904843 35.8542921 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 168/5 168/4 -76.76836743 35.85520613 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 168/6 168/5 -76.76763658 35.85618704 3 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 21.2 Forest Bottomland Hardwood 168/7 168/6 -76.76804226 35.85748672 2 -Pole Permanent Fill No Corps 14.1 Forest 168/9 168/8 -76.76895156 35.86039968 2 -Pole Permanent Fill Bottomland Hardwood No Corps 14.1 Forest 168/10 168/9 -76.76932986 35.86161397 3 -Pole Permanent Fill Bottomland Hardwood No Corps 21.2 Forest Total: 255 Trowbridge - Weyerhaeuser Transatission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. PLAN NO. PARCEL ID: multiple Transmission line right-of-way extending approximately 1 mile north from STREET ADDRESS: Trowbridge Subsstation to Weyerhaeuser Substation. Trowbridge Sub: Sub: Please print: Virginia Electric & Power Company (dba Dominion Energy North Carolina) Property Owner: Property Owner: Attn: Carl J. Lindemann, Jr. The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize Jennifer B Johnson (Contractor / Agent) of C2 Environmental, Inc. (Name of consulting firm) to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached. Property Owner's Address (if different than property above): 10900 Nuckols Road, 4th Floor, Henrico County, VA 23060 804-771-6408 Telephone: We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Carl J.Lindemann, Jr ut ized Signature Authorized Signature Date: 14�6�/d� Date: ATTACHMENT B Project Graphics Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. a Gott µa9S Rt! °a Project Location Pl��i„r�twn 1amesvilie t i r f � c« 1 0�' B t 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 1:125,000at original document size of 8.5x11 Notes: 1. Date Prepared: 10/24/2018 .`, ENVIRONMENTAL N A il Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community „ a Martin & Washington Counties, North Carolina VICINITY MAP Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant/Client: Dominion Energy North Carolina PERMANENT IMPACTS TABLE x 1 i u V. � 1 1 •� J 168/11A 168/3. ".� _ E1168/10 167/2 t 1� - X167 Weyerhaeuser /9 El167/1�_ .� - �1s$/a , �s8/s Substation j 168/1 .�`�,,;� .�" X167/8 Trowbridge 167/3 168/8 167/1 OA Substation 167/18 .•-,168/5„ ,� �` 0167/7 ,vs...-,` 168/7El „.+ .167/4. 168/6 E]167/6 h. El 167/5 l a � i a t , 1 „F Source. Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics,CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS,AeroGF - .User Community 1` 1Pm 4,10040-7rwb,,d, w rbeuser R,b.,WGIS_GADDMx 40Impach. JURISDICTIONAL AREAS IMPACTS MAP Trowbridge —Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Martin and Washington Counties, North Carolina Client/Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina C2 Env Project: Prepared By: Date: 0040 JAG 10/24/2018 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Scale is 1:5,000 when printed at original size of 11x17 SITE DATA Transmission Line Length +/- 1 mi Project Area (+/- 36.7 ac) LA Palustrine Forested Wetland (+/- 3.2 ac) 0 Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland (+/- 5.4 ac) Palustrine Emergent Wetland (+/- 12.4 ac) Q Stream Channel (+/- 262 If, +/- 0.8 ac) F1 Existing Structure ® Existing Structure Proposed for Replacement Parcels Contours Select tree clearing and limbing may be required to accomodate equipment on existing access path at these locations. Plymouth Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China Notes: 1. Base file from ESRI World Imagery 2018. 2. Structure locations provided by the Client. 3. Parcel data provided by NC OneMap, 2018. 4. Wetland delineation conducted by VHB, September 218. Wetlands and other waters of the US have been field located by means of sub -meter GPS and have not been confirmed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. ENVIRONMENTAL Page 1 of 1 Impact Area by Wetland Type (SF) PSS PEM Structure NumbersPFO Line 168 168/3 - 168/7 & 0 0 120 168/9-168/10 Line 167 167/1 - 167/6 & 0 0 135 167/8-167/9 Sub -total: 0 SF 1 0 SF 255 SF x 1 i u V. � 1 1 •� J 168/11A 168/3. ".� _ E1168/10 167/2 t 1� - X167 Weyerhaeuser /9 El167/1�_ .� - �1s$/a , �s8/s Substation j 168/1 .�`�,,;� .�" X167/8 Trowbridge 167/3 168/8 167/1 OA Substation 167/18 .•-,168/5„ ,� �` 0167/7 ,vs...-,` 168/7El „.+ .167/4. 168/6 E]167/6 h. El 167/5 l a � i a t , 1 „F Source. Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics,CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS,AeroGF - .User Community 1` 1Pm 4,10040-7rwb,,d, w rbeuser R,b.,WGIS_GADDMx 40Impach. JURISDICTIONAL AREAS IMPACTS MAP Trowbridge —Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Martin and Washington Counties, North Carolina Client/Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina C2 Env Project: Prepared By: Date: 0040 JAG 10/24/2018 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Scale is 1:5,000 when printed at original size of 11x17 SITE DATA Transmission Line Length +/- 1 mi Project Area (+/- 36.7 ac) LA Palustrine Forested Wetland (+/- 3.2 ac) 0 Palustrine Scrub/Shrub Wetland (+/- 5.4 ac) Palustrine Emergent Wetland (+/- 12.4 ac) Q Stream Channel (+/- 262 If, +/- 0.8 ac) F1 Existing Structure ® Existing Structure Proposed for Replacement Parcels Contours Select tree clearing and limbing may be required to accomodate equipment on existing access path at these locations. Plymouth Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China Notes: 1. Base file from ESRI World Imagery 2018. 2. Structure locations provided by the Client. 3. Parcel data provided by NC OneMap, 2018. 4. Wetland delineation conducted by VHB, September 218. Wetlands and other waters of the US have been field located by means of sub -meter GPS and have not been confirmed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. ENVIRONMENTAL Page 1 of 1 U U m 0 - En z 0 0 0 0 0 m M M B/M RBO'D FOR ONS INSTALLATION 1 37.02 42177693 TIN CCS, 94 SOLIO 2 44.00 57823000 CONN.. TRF. GROU1q 1 73324 42338407 IPB PILE. GkV STL 36-00 X z4 37.02 SLOPS FOR DRAINAGE 44.00 0 a- 0 0 1 .. CONCRETE .: � J � •. :�: 1RBVEAL • , 03 3.0' MAX. G] 1.-4. m STAwiNG MATER • It L T 0 A GIR(>R , T 47 m t0 • 31 n / ~ Z O ID F O M t0 x M O N m J a C3 a CL i POLE INSTALLATION: WET HOLE WATER ABOVE GROUNDLINE DURING THE PLACEMENT OF BACKFILL GENERAL NOTES: 1. CLEAN OUT PIPE] PILE] TO RBO'D DBPTHs REVEAL + WATER DEPTH + 10% POLE LENGTH + 2'-0" + 2'-6' MIN. 2. ADD SPECIFIED COMPACTED STONE BACKFILL - MINIMUM OF 2'-6" BELOW THE BASE PLATS OF THE POLE. NCDOT 05 OR VDOT •57 SHALL BB PLACED TO THE LEVEL OF THE WATER. 3. BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE PLACED IN 4 INCH LIFTS. BACH LAYER SHALL BE COMPACTED USING MECHANICAL OR PNUBMATIC TAMPERS. A MINIMUM OF 3 PASSES SHALL BE MADE OVER BACH LAYER. ADDITIONAL PASSES ARE TO BE MADE IF DISPLACEMENT OF THE BACKFILL IS STILL EVIDENT ON THE THIRD PASS. ROD EXTENSIONS SHALL BE ADDED TO THE TAMPER, AS RBOUIREO, IN ORDER FOR THE OPERATOR TO MAINTAIN DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. 4. PLACE CONCRETE BACKFILL AS SPECIFIED. CONCRETE TO BE A MINIMUM OF 3500 PSI AT 28 DAYS. 5. EXISTING GROUND LEADS TO BB ATTACHED TO POLE AS DETAILED IN DWG 60.201. Transmission Construction DOM POLO INSTALLATION DETAILS / PIPS PILE IN STANDING WATER r Dominion ORAWN I CHECKED JAPPROMIDATE DRAWING N0. 701 E. Cary Street ORIGINAL I sLS I KCH 08/15/18 1 1-0167-01-024 Richmond, VA 23219 REVISION I I I I I CAO NO. 1016701024 ATTACHMENT C Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. Wetland Delineation Report Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerha user Rebuild Martin County and Washington County, NC PREPARED FOR Mr. Billy Standbridge USACE Wilmington District - Regulatory Branch Washington Field Office 2407 West Fifth Street Washington, NC 27889 PREPARED BY �' hb. Chris Senfield, PWS, PWD VHB Williamsburg Office 351 McLaws Circle, Suite 3 Williamsburg, VA 23185 757.220.0500 9/28/2018 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Table of Contents Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Study Area...........................................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination.......................................................................................1 Methodology.................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.1 Offsite Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Onsite Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................3 2.2.1 Wetland Boundary Location.......................................................................................................................4 2.2.2 USACE Data Collection.................................................................................................................................4 2.3 Quality Assurance and Quality Control...................................................................................................................4 Results............................................................................................................................................................. 7 3.1 Offsite Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................7 3.2 Onsite Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................8 Conclusion Bibliography ..................... i Table of Contents .......................................................................11 ...........................................................................................................13 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report List of Tables Table No. Description Page Table 1 Summary of Cover Class Scale Used for Vegetation Sampling...................................4 Table 2 NRCS Soil Map Units within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area ............................. 7 Table 3 NWI Map Units within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area ..................................... 8 Table 4 Resource Types within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area ..................................... 8 ii Table of Contents Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report List of Appendices Appendix No. Description Page AppendixA Study Area Figures.................................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B USACE Wetland Determination Forms....................................................................B-1 Appendix C Representative Site Photographs............................................................................0-1 Appendix D USACE Jurisdictional Determination Request Form ............................................... D-1 Appendix E Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form.......................................................E-1 iii Table of Contents 1 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report *i's�i �vhb. Introduction On behalf of Dominion Energy and C2 Environmental, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) is requesting a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) within an electric transmission line right-of-way (ROW) located in Martin County and Washington County, North Carolina (Appendix A: Figure 1). The proposed project involves repair and rebuilding activities within an existing Dominion Energy electric transmission line near two existing substations (Trowbridge and Weyerhauser). To assist in the completion of the PJD, VHB conducted a detailed delineation of Waters of the U.S. (WOUS), including wetlands, within an approximate 33.6 -acre study area (Appendix A: Figure 1). 1.1 Study Area The 33.6 -acre study area is located just west of Plymouth, North Carolina, and bisects land owned by the Domtar Paper Company. Near its northern extent, the study area spans the main channel of Welch Creek, which forms the border between Martin County and Washington County. Onsite elevation ranges from 0 feet above sea level (ASL) at Welch Creek to 14 feet ASL near Sandhill Road. Study area components include an existing 0.5 -mile -long gravel access road and a 1.1 -mile - long corridor that follows the existing Dominion Energy transmission line right-of- way. The access road is located in a well-maintained clearing that connects to the transmission line corridor to Sandhill Road (Route 149). The area within the clearing is regularly mowed and relative flat, and aligns with a topographic rise near 4 feet ASL. The transmission line corridor appears to have been subject to variable degrees of vegetation management, leaving dense herbaceous plants along the center of the corridor, and scrub -shrub communities that parallel the study area boundary. Most of the transmission line corridor is bordered by forested land within the floodplain of Welch Creek and the Roanoke River. 1.2 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination VHB conducted a detailed delineation of wetlands and other WOUS within the study area on September 12th, 2018. On behalf of Dominion Energy, VHB is requesting a 1 Introduction Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Information required by the USACE to review and authorize the PJD is provided in the narrative and appendices of this report, including study area figures (Appendix A), USACE wetland determination data forms (Appendix B), representative site photographs (Appendix C), a jurisdictional determination request form (Appendix D), and a completed PJD form (Appendix E). 2 Introduction 2 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Vhb. Methodology VHB applied the technical criteria outlined in the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains Region (Version 2.0) and associated guidance to identify jurisdictional boundaries within the project area (USACE 2010). Preliminary site research was used to review soil types identified by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS, Appendix A: Figure 2) as well as features depicted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (Appendix A: Figure 3). Fieldwork was conducted on September 12, 2018. 2.1 Offsite Analysis Preliminary offsite research for the investigation was conducted using data from three sources: • U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) Quadrangle Map for Plymouth West, North Carolina (USGS 2016) • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey (NRCS 2018) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (USFWS 2018). Datasets were downloaded from each of these sources and overlaid onto study area mapping. Data layers for each dataset were processed using ArcMap 10.5.1 and included as base maps for mobile applications through Collector for ArcGIS. 2.2 Onsite Analysis Fieldwork was conducted on September 12, 2018 and was performed by VHB Senior Scientist Christopher R. Senfield (PWS, PWD) and VHB Environmental Scientist Philip Bailey (WPIT). 3 Methodology Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination - Wetland Delineation Report 2.2.1 Wetland Boundary Location Wetland boundaries were demarcated using pink flagging with the label "WETLAND DELINEATION" and geo-located using Geographic Positioning System (GPS) technology with sub -meter accuracy. The GPS hardware and software used in the field included: • Apple Wad Mini tablets loaded with Collector for ArcGIS; and, • Trimble's R1 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver. 2.2.2 USACE Data Collection Data was collected to describe hydrology, soil, and vegetation parameters throughout the study area. Twelve data points were established to represent onsite communities, and located geographically to show representative transitions between wetland and non -wetland habitats. Data collected at each of the 12 points was used to complete USACE wetland determination data forms (Appendix B). Plant identification was based on Weakley (2016) and Weakley et al. (2012), and nomenclature followed the 2016 USACE National Wetland Plant List (NWPL). Vegetation abundance was expressed as percent cover for each species. Percent cover was determined using a modified Daubenmire Cover Class Scale (Mueller- Dombois and Ellenberg 1974), in which each species within a sampling plot was placed into a cover class category. The midpoints of each cover class were then used to record percent cover, as shown in Table 1 below. Table 1 Summary of Cover Class Scale Used for Vegetation Sampling Cover Class ID Percent Cover Range (%) Cover Class Midpoint (%) 1 0-1% 0.5 2 1-5% 3 3 5-25% 15 4 25-50% 38 5 50-75% 63 6 75-95% 85 7 95-100% 98 Source: Mueller-Dombois and Ellenberg 1974 2.3 Quality Assurance and Quality Control VHB's standard quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) measures were employed throughout the wetland delineation. Each project scientist was equipped with VHB's mobile technology platform with access to real-time project data, base maps, and reference material gathered from offsite analysis. Project maps displayed with Collector for ArcGIS depicted 2016 color aerial imagery, topography with 2 -foot contour intervals, USGS base mapping (USGS 2016), soil map units (NRCS 2018), and National Wetland Inventory layers (USFWS 2018). Real-time mobile data review 4 Methodology Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report tools (e.g. geo-located track -logs) were used in the field to track and measure onsite progress, and for quality control by lead scientists. 5 Methodology Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Vhb- Results 3.1 Offsite Analysis Data resulting from VHB's offsite analysis includes assessments of site topography, land cover, hydrology, soil types, and NWI wetlands (USGS 2016, NRCS 2018, USFWS 2018). Results pertaining to each of these data components are described below. USGS 7.5 -minute Quadrangle Map The study area is located within the Plymouth West, North Carolina USGS Quadrangle (USGS 2016). The USGS map shows forested land along the transmission line corridor and cleared land along the access road. Contour elevations start at 0 feet ASL near Welch Creek, increasing to approximately 10 feet ASL near the southern extent of the study area. Most of the study areas appears within the floodplain of the Roanoke River and Welch Creek. NRCS Soil Map The NRCS Web Soil Survey (NRCS 2018) shows four map units within the study area. Table 2 shows the map unit symbol, map unit name, and hydric classification for each soil map unit. Table 2 NRCS Soil Map Units within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Hydric Status CtA Conetoe loamy fine sand, 0-3 % slopes Not hydric Do Dorovan muck Hydric WkB Wickham loamy sand, 0-4% slopes Partially hydric* W Water Hydric Source: NRCS 2018. * "Partially hydric" refers to soil maps units with hydric soil inclusions. National Wetland Inventory Map The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map depicts freshwater forested/shrub wetlands and riverine stream channel within the study area. Map unit symbols and descriptions are shown in Table 3. 7 Results Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Table 3 NWI Map Units within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area Unit Symbol Map Unit Description —Map Palustrine, scrub -shrub, broad-leaved deciduous, PSS1C seasonally flooded Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland Palustrine, forested, broad-leaved deciduous, seasonally PF01C flooded Palustrine, forested, broad/needle-leaved deciduous, PF01/2C seasonally flooded Palustrine, forested, broad-leaved deciduous or needle - PF02/3C leaved evergreen, seasonally flooded Palustrine, forested, broad/needle-leaved deciduous, semi - PF01/2F permanently flooded Riverine, lower perennial, unconsolidated bottom, R2UBH permanently flooded Source: USFWS 2018 The remainder of the study area has no NWI features mapped by the USFWS (2018) and appears as non -wetland community types along upland hillslopes and ridgelines. 3.2 Onsite Analysis The onsite wetland delineation determined that palustrine and riverine features are present within the 33.6 -acre study area (Appendix A; Figure 4). Table 4 provides a list of each resource type as classified using the Cowardin classification system (Cowardin et al. 1979). Table 4 Resource Types within the 33.6 -acre TL167/168 Study Area Resource Type Size Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland 12.36 Acres Palustrine Scrub -shrub (PSS) Wetland 5.39 Acres Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland 3.12 Acres Riverine Lower Perennial (R2) Stream Channel 272 Linear Feet Palustrine Wetlands The PEM wetlands identified during the field investigation were located within the more recently maintained portion of the existing transmission line corridor. Most wetlands appeared to be seasonally flooded; however, small areas of semi - permanently flooded PEM wetlands were observed along the southern bank of Welch Creek. Vegetation was categorized as persistent with dominant species such as common reed (Phragmites australis), broad-leaved cattail (Typho latifolia), arrow - leaf tearthumb (Persicaria sagittata), and soft rush (Juncus effusus). Soil profiles were black to dark gray in color, and met hydric soil indicators for Indicator Al (Histosols), Alt (Thick Dark Surface), or F3 (Depleted Matrix). 8 Results Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report The PSS and PFO wetland types were found bordering the PEM wetlands, toward the exterior of the study area corridor where transmission line maintenance has occurred infrequently or not at all. Vegetation in PSS and PFO wetlands included black willow (Salix nigra), red maple (Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidombor styrocifluo), black gum (Nysso sylvotico), and bald cypress (Toxodium distichum). Hydric soil and wetland hydrology conditions were similar to those found in PEM wetlands, often characterized by very dark soil colors and seasonal to semi-permanent flooding. Riverine Lower Perennial Stream Channel Welch Creek bisects the northmost part of the study area and was the only riverine/stream feature observed during fieldwork. The creek was approximately 50 feet wide where it crosses the study area, and had defined banks formed mostly by the edge of PEM wetlands in the adjacent floodplain. Water velocity appeared very slow, likely due to the landscape position within the watershed and the high connectivity to the adjacent floodplain. The edge of the creek appeared well- defined by an ordinary high water mark (OHWM), as evidenced by a clear transition between the unvegetated bed material and the densely vegetated banks. Non -wetland Communities Non -wetland features within the study area were predominantly occupied by upland herbaceous communities within recently maintained segments of the transmission line corridor. Vegetation was typically dominated by species such as dog fennel (Eupatorium copillifolium), tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima), blackberry (Rubus spp.), and winged sumac (Rhus copallinum). Substrate conditions within the upper 12 inches of the soil profile exhibited non-reducing conditions with brown and yellowish -brown soil colors in the matrix. Wetland hydrology indicators were absent in most uplands due to the prevalence of well -drained soils atop convex landforms (e.g., rises, hillslopes, and ridges). 9 Results El Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report s� �� m h b {: Conclusion The detailed wetland delineation conducted by VHB on September 12th, 2018 identified PEM wetlands (12.36 acres), PSS wetlands (5.39 acres), PFO wetlands (3.12 acres), and lower perennial stream channel (272 linear feet) within the TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerha user Rebuild study area. This report documents the existing conditions within the study area, and includes appendices with study area figures (Appendix A), USACE wetland determination data forms (Appendix B), representative photographs (Appendix C), and a jurisdictional determination request form (Appendix D). The results of the investigation are also provided on a USACE Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form (Appendix E) VHB would like to arrange an onsite meeting to review the results of the wetland delineation. Please contact Chris Senfield (csenfield@vhb.com) if you have any questions or require any additional information. 11 Conclusion 5 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report %b. Bibliography Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, and E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U. S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National Wetland Plant List: 2016 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2016-30:1-17. Published 28 April 2016. ISSN 2153 733X. Muller-Dombois, D., & Ellenberg, H. 1974. Aims and Methods in Vegetation Ecology. New York John Wiley and Sons. Radford, A. E., H. E. Ahles, and C. R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N.C. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coast Region (Version 2.0). Wetland Regulatory Assistance Program. May. U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA, NRCS). 2016. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. Web Soil Survey. Available online at http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/. Accessed September 11, 2018. U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) Quadrangle Map. 2016. Plymouth West, North Carolina. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2018. National Wetland Inventory. Available online at https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.htm. Accessed September 11, 2018. Weakley, A. S. 2016. Flora of the Southern and Mid -Atlantic States. Working Draft. UNC Herbarium. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. Weakley, Alan S., J. Christopher Ludwig, John F. Townsend, and Bland Crowder. 2012. Flora of Virginia. Fort Worth, Tex: Botanical Research Institute of Texas Press. 13 Bibliography Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report This page intentionally left blank. 14 Bibliography Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendices %b. Appendices Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report This page intentionally left blank. Appendices Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendix A - Study Area Figures Appendices Iiia,.._. - September 25, 2018 h t k r, A t r i Service Layer Credits: 'Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., Study Area (33.6 Ac) GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, MET], Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, Mapmylndia, © OpenStreelMap contributors, and the GIS User Community ' ...�•°_�L TL 167/168 Trowbridge -Weyerhauser Rebuild T Feet 0 1,000 2'000 V b Plymouth, North Carolina EhVIFJN.NEN 1n; Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 1 Project Location Map Study Area (33.6 Ac) Soil Map Unit Boundary CtA - Conetoe loamy fine sand, 0-3% slopes Do - Dorovan muck WkB - Wickham loamy sand, 04% slopes W - Water W Miles 0 0.025 0.05 0.1 ffj-.� A&A c i' TL 167/168 Trowbrid ge-Weyerhauser Rebuild ENVIRONMENTAL Vhb Plymouth, North Carolina Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 2 Soils Map "...:1;' TL 167/168 Trowbridge -Weyerhauser Rebuild Miles ENV iaor+MENTAL Yhb Plymouth, North Carolina 0 0.025 0.05 0.1 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 3 National Wetlands Inventory Map N €> Q- O E r• ct) a 0 Q E a u� i 0 'S A Q) �.0 co Q- c` E r• ct) ti u� i �.0 co c` E r• ct) :• Study Area (33.6 Ac) Natural Resource Features ; County Boundary Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland (3.12 Ac) Topography (Cl = 2 Ft) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland (12.36 Ac) Flag Identifier Palustrine Scrub/Shrub (PSS) Wetland (5.39 Ac) o Data Point Lower Perennial (R2) Stream Channel (272 LF) IN � Sanlow Q Q) 100 150 0 300 Feet . ;Ns .4" TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerhauser Rebuild E"wI 4MENTA'L Vhb Plymouth, North Carolina Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 4 Wetland Delineation Map c` E r• IN � Sanlow Q Q) 100 150 0 300 Feet . ;Ns .4" TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerhauser Rebuild E"wI 4MENTA'L Vhb Plymouth, North Carolina Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 4 Wetland Delineation Map i A IN � Sanlow Q Q) 100 150 0 300 Feet . ;Ns .4" TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerhauser Rebuild E"wI 4MENTA'L Vhb Plymouth, North Carolina Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination FIGURE 4 Wetland Delineation Map Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendix 6 - USACE Wetland Determination Forms Appendices 'hb. WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -1 r Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Martin Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -1 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.861895 Long: -76.769513 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: Upland Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) 3urvlivuAmy ur rii4timiu3 - MLLdUI blte Il ldp Glluwil% bdl I IpIC pUl nt IUt.dtlUI u, Lt Ctl IZIol.Lu, uiipul tams ICdtuI c�, CLQ. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO Hydric Soil Present? NO Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hvdroloev Present? NO One or more parameters lacking. Area is not a jurisdictional wetland. Observation point located in maintained field near flag WA -15. Some ruts are present from mowing. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (136) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (613) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (815) Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (816) Water Marks (131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (0) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (B5) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) Dark Surface (S7) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Depleted Dark Surface (F7) N/A lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) Remarks: No primary or secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is not met. Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) MAI Profile Description: Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm theabsence of indicators. Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-20 2.SY2/1 100 loamy sand 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (All Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) ' Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (56) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? NO Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No hydric soil indicators present and soil does not meet NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is not met. Mulch is present from 20-25in. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. �Wb Sampling Point: DP-1 VIIIII Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Sorghum halepense 2. Digitaria ischaemum 3. Setaria parviflora 4. Solanum carolinense 5. Paspalum urvillei 6. 7. 8. 9. = Total Cover 63 X FACU 10. 15 FACW 11. 3 FAC 12. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. % Cover Sp? Status` Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: O (A) # Dominants across all strata: 1 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: O (A/B) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. 111 = Total Cover Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? NO Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) = Total Cover Total %Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1= FACW 15 x2= 30 FAC 3 x3= 9 FACU 78 x4= 312 UPL 15 x5= 75 Sum: 111 (A) 426 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.84 = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is> 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. = Total Cover 63 X FACU 15 UPL 15 FACW 15 FACU 3 FAC Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. 111 = Total Cover Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? NO Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) �rhb.WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -2 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Martin Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -2 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hnlslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLRT/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.861881 Long: -76.769135 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: Upland Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) �PUIVIIVIAKY Ut- t-IIVUIIN(JZ) - Aitacn site map snowing Sample point locations, transeCTS, Important Teatures, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? YES Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. Observation point located in maintained floodplain depression near flag WA -14. Some ruts present from mowing. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil cracks (B6) Surface Water (All Aquatic Fauna (B13) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) X High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (B15) Drainage Patterns (B10) X Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (82) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (85) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) Organic Bodies (A6) X FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): wetland hydrology must be present, X Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Water Table Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: N/A Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-25 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 sandy loam Mixed with mulch at 22in. 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, X Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: Indicator Al2 (Thick Dark Surface) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. N * b Sampling Point: DP -2 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Juncus effusus 2. Diodia virgimana 3. Murdannia keisak 4. Scirpus atrovirens 5. Echinochloa muricata 6. Phragmites australis 7. Persicaria hydropiperoides 8. Carex projecta 9. Eleocharis tenuis 10. 11. = Total 12. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vines (Plot size 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Absolute Cover Dom. Sp? Indicator Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: It Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: (A) # Dominants across all strata: (B) Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: (A/B) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1 = FACW x 2 = FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence index = B/A = = Total Cover = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. = Total Cover 1s X OBL 15 X FACW 15 X OBL 15 X OBL 3 FACW 3 FACW 3 OBL 3 FACW 3 FACW Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. 75 = Total Cover Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? YES Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 1 (Rapid Test) present due to dominance of FACW or OBL species. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) `' WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -3 ` Vhb. Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Martin Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -3 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hlllslope, terrace, etc): Channel Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.861875 Long: -76.769142 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Water NWI Map Unit: R2UBH Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hydrology Present? YES T_ Remarks: Non -vegetated waters of the U.S. (open waterbody). Observation point located in perennial tributary (Welch Creek) to Roanoke River near flag WB -13. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil cracks (B6) X Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (BSS) Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (0) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (BS) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) Histosol (Al) FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) Histic Epipedon (A2) Sphagnum Moss (DS) Field Observations: Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (59) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Surface Water Present? YES Depth (inches): >12 Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers IA5) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Redox Depressions (F8) N/A Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. M Profile Description: Describe tot e depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators. Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck IA10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (59) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers IA5) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (1`13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (54) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hyd Tic Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No retreival due to depth of water; soil assumed to be hydric due to water regime. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. `Ub Sampling Point: DP -3 Tree Stratum 1. (Plot size: 30' radius ) Absolute Dom. Indicator % Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 0 (A) # Dominants across all strata: 0 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 0 (A/B) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total %Cover of: Multiply By: OBL 0 x 1= 0 FACW 0 x2= 0 FAC 0 x3= 0 FACU 0 x4= 0 UPL 0 X5= 0 Sum: 0 (A) 0 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 0 = Total Cover Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2• 3. 4• 5• 6. 7• Shrub Stratum 1. (Plot size: 15' radius ) = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is> 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 31n (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 2oft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately aft (lm) in height. Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO 2. 3• 4• 5. 6. 7. = Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. = Total Cover Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. = Total Cover rks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) *`1fVilb WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -4 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -4 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Floodplain Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.859925 Long: -76.768497 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Donovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: PSS1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMAKY OF FINUINGS - Attacn Site map snowing Sample point locations, transects, Imporiam Teaiures, etc Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? YES Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. Observation point located in floodplain of Welch Creek, near flag WBI-19. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface soil Cracks (136) X Surface Water (A1) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) X High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (B15) Drainage Patterns (1310) X Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (82) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard 03) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) X Histosol (Al) X FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (89) Histic Epipedon (A2) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Surface Water Present? YES Depth (inches): 10 Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Water Table Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Redox Depressions (F8) N/A Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. Soil Profile Description: (Describe tot the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators. Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-20 2.5Y 2/2 100 muck 8 inches of peat above soil surface. 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM -Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains, Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': X Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: Indicator Al (Histosol) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Vl lb Sampling Point: DP -4 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Absolute Dom. Indicator 30' radius ) % Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: It Dominants COL, FACW, FAC: (A) # Dominants across all strata: (B) Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: (A/B) FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 2. 3. 4. Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total %Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1= = Total Cover 30' radius ) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 2. 3. 4. 5. = Total Cover 6. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Phragmites australis 2. Typha latifolia 3. Pontederia cordata 4. Persicaria hydropiperoides 5. Sagittaria lancifolia 6. Murdannia keisak 7. Peltandra virginica 8. Taxodium distichum 9. 10. 11, 12. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Woody vine -All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? YES ks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 1(Rapid Test) present due to dominance of FACW or OBL species. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and Sin (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately aft (lm) in height. = Total Cover 63 X FACW 38 X OBL 15 OBL 1S 081. 3 0131. 3 0131. 3 OBL 3 OBL 143 = Total Cover Woody vine -All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? YES ks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 1(Rapid Test) present due to dominance of FACW or OBL species. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -5 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -5 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Rise/hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 2 to 4 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.859659 Long: -76.768549 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Wickham loamy sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes NWI Map Unit: PSSic Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO Hydric Soil Present? NO Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Remarks: One or more parameters lacking. Area is not a jurisdictional wetland. Observation point located in right-of-way on upland hillslope near flag WB -21. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (86) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (815) Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1336) Water Marks (81) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (CS) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (87) Thin Dark Surface (S9) FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water -Stained Leaves (139) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Umbric Surface (F13) N/A Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Remarks: No primary or secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is not met. Sandy Redox (SS) SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc, Texture Remarks 0-2 10YR 3/2 100 loamy sand —2-W 10YR 4/3 loamy sand 10-16 30YR 4/4 100 loamy sand 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (57) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Scm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (SS) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? NO Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No hydric soil indicators present and soil does not meet NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is not met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Absolute Do Cover Sp? Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Eupatorium capillifolium 38 2. Chamaecrista fasciculata 38 3. Solidago altissima 15 4. Rubus pensilvanicus 15 5. Dichanthelium dichotomum 3 6. Potentilla indica 3 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Vitis rotundifolia 11 15 2. Lonicera japonica 15 3. 4. 5. �`YY�,�, Sampling Point: DP -5 „ Dom Indicator Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 1 (A) # Dominants across all strata: 4 (B) Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 25% (A/B) Prevalence Index Worksheet: = Total Cover Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1= FACW x2= FAC 33 x3= 99 FACU 109 x4= 436 UPL X5= Sum: 142 (A) 535 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.77 = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: = Total Cover Tree - Woody plants, excluding woodyvines, approximately 20ft (6m) or X FACU more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). X FACU FACU FAC Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woodyvines, approximately 20ft (6m) or FAC more in height and lessthan 31n (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. 2 = Total Cover X FAC X FACU Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height Hydrophytic Vegetation 30 = Total Cover Present? NO ks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. *Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) �'V%b, WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -6 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -6 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 2 to 4 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.858490 Long: - 76.769375 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: P5s1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? Yes Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. Observation point located in wetland depression WE along access road, below 12 inch metal pipe culvert under access road. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (1315) Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (82) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (133) Inundation Visible on Aerial (137) Histosol (Al) X FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) Histic Epipedon (A2) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: lcm Muck (A9) N/A 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. Soil Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators. Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-3 2.513/3 100 — sandy loam — --§F— .5Y S79-- SIV sandy loam Type: C=Concentration, D -Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (SS) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) X Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (SS) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: Indicator F3 (Depleted Matrix) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Dichanthelium clandestinum 2. Digitaria ischaemum 3. Setaria parviflora 4. Carex lurida 5. Andropogon virginicus 6. Lespedeza cuneata 7. Campsis radicans 8. Cyperus iria 9. 38 X UPL 10. 15 OBL 11. 3 FACU 12. 3 FACW woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. S. �Y11� Sampling Point: DP -6 4bsolute Dom. Indicator %Cover Sp? Status' Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 1 (A) It Dominants across all strata: 2 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 50% (A/B) Prevalence Index Worksheet: = Total Cover Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL 15 x 1= 15 FACW 56 x2= 112 FAC 18 x3= 54 FACU 3 x4= 12 UPL 38 X5= 190 Sum: 130 (A) 383 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.95 = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% X Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 31n (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. = Total Cover 38 X FACW 38 X UPL 35 FACW 15 OBL 15 FAC 3 FACU 3 FAC 3 FACW He - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (1m) in height. 130 = Total Cover Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? Yes Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 3 (Prevalence Index) present with a Prevalence Index value of 3.0 or less. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) �40vhb, WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -7 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -7 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): None Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MI RA 153A Lat: 35.858255 Long: - 76.768633 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Wickham loamy sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes NWI Map Unit: Pss1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) 5UMMAKY UF FINUINUb - Attacn Site map Snowing Sample point locations, transects, Important Teatures, etc Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? NO Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Remarks: One or more parameters lacking. Area is not a jurisdictional wetland. Observation point located on flat hillslope above wetland WC. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (813) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (815) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (816) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (82) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (84) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (B5) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (87) Thin Dark Surface (S9) FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) wetland hydrology must be present, Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Umbric Surface (1`13) N/A Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Remarks: No primary or secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is not met. Sandy Redox (S5) Soil Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-3 10YR 3/2 100 fine sandy loam 1 .5 lbw--75­amy`sa_ncT 15-18 2.5Y 4/4 100 loamy sand 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (1`13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hyd ric Soil Present? NO Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No hydric soil indicators present and soil does not meet NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is not met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.b Sampling Point: DP -7 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Liquidambar styraciflua 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Liquidambar styraciflua 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Morella cerifera 2. Acer rubrum 3. Liquidambar styraciflua 4. Quercus nigra 5. Potentilla indica 6. Passiflora suberosa 7. Persicaria hydropiperoides Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Rubus pensilvanicus 2. Lespedeza cuneata 3. Lonicera japonica 4. Gelsemium sempervirens 5. Potentilla indica 6. Passiflora suberosa 7. Persicaria hydropiperoides 8. 9. 10. 11. = Total X 12. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Campsis radicans 2. 3. 4. 5. ADsoiute %Cover Uom. Sp? maicator Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: fr Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 6 (A) It Dominants across all strata: 8 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 75% (A/B) 63 X FAC Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1= FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 63 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 15 15 = Total X Cover FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 3 FAC 3 FAC 1 FAC Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. 22 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 15 X FACU 15 X FACU 15 X FAC 3 FACU 3 UPL 1 OBL Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately aft (lm) in height. 67 = Total Cover 38 X FAC Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation 38 = Total Cover Present? YES Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 2 (Dominance Test) present with >50% of dominant species across all vegetation strata FAC or wetter. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) b. WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -8 vh Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp.Date:9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -8 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 253A Lat: 35.85796 Long: - 76.768513 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Wickham loamy sand, Oto 4 percent slopes NWI Map Unit: PSs1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? YES Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland. Observation point located in wetland depression near flag WC -3. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil cracks (136) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (1315) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (08) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (137) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) X FAC -Neutral Test (D5) X Water -Stained Leaves (89) X Depleted Matrix (F3) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Scm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) N/A Sandy Redox (55) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-2 10YR 3/2 100 sandy loam __10- —� —1i7� san y oam 16-22 10YR 5/4 100 loamy sand Compacted layer. Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) X Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Scm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) ' Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (55) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Sand Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): 16 Remarks: Indicator F3 (Depleted Matrix) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Vl lb Sampling Point: DP -8 6 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Liquidambarstyraciflua 2. Acer rubrum 3. Ulmus rubra 4. 5. 6. 7. 76 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 3 FAC Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Liquidambar styraciflua 2. Acer rubrum 3. Woodwardia areolata 4. Lonicera japonica 5. Toxicodendron radicans 6. Glyceria striata 7. Carex lurida Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. Acer rubrum 2. Liquidambarstyraciflua 3. Ulmus rubra 4. 5. 6. 7. 76 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 3 FAC Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Campsis radicans 2. Ulmus rubra 3. Woodwardia areolata 4. Lonicera japonica 5. Toxicodendron radicans 6. Glyceria striata 7. Carex lurida 8. Cinna arundinacea 9. 3 FAC 10. 3 OBL 11. 12. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Campsis radicans 2. 3. 4. 5. %Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 8 (A) # Dominants across all strata: 8 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 100% (A/B) 38 X FAC 38 X FAC Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1 = FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 76 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 3 FAC 18 15 = Total X Cover FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Dominance Test is>50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and Sin (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. 3 FAC 3 FAC 21 = Total Cover 15 X FAC 15 X FAC 35 X OBL 3 FACU 3 FAC 3 OBL 3 OBL 3 FACW Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. 60 = Total Cover 15 X FAC Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation 15 = Total Cover Present? YES rks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 2 (Dominance Test) present with >50% of dominant species across all vegetation strata FAC or wetter. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) s° ` *�'I WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -9 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -9 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Bottomland Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.852261 Long: - 76.769150 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: PSS1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINUINC>> - Attacn site map Snowing Sample point locations, transects, Important Teatures, etc Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? YES Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. Observation point located in broad bottomland community near flag WD -18. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (136) X Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (68) X High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (1315) Drainage Patterns (1310) X Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (1316) Water Marks (131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (84) Thin Muck Surface (0) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) Organic Bodies (A6) X FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (139) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) Surface Water Present? YES Depth (inches): 3 Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) Water Table Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: N/A Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. SOIL Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm theabsence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-16 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 muck 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS -Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': X Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) a Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (1`12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (1`13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: Indicator Al (Histosol) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. "�hb Sampling Point: DP -9 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Absolute Dom. Indicator 30' radius ) % Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: (A) # Dominants across all strata: (B) Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: (A/B) 2. 3. 4. Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1 = = Total Cover 30' radius ) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1$' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. = Total 6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 7. Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Arundinaria tecta 38 2. Juncus effusus 38 3. Eutrochium dubium 1$ 4. Persicaria sagittata 35 5. Eupatorium perfoliatum SS 6. Rhexia mariana 15 7. Ludwigia palustris 35 8. Persicaria hydropiperoides 3 9. Leersia oryzoides 3 10. 11. 12. woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 1$ 2. 3. 4. 5. 7 = Total Cover Woody vine -All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? YES ks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 1(Rapid Test) present due to dominance of FACW or OBL species. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) FACW x 2 = FAC x 3 = FACU X4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. = Total Cover X FACW X OBL X FACW X OBL X FACW X FACW X OBL OBL OBL 7 = Total Cover Woody vine -All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation = Total Cover Present? YES ks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 1(Rapid Test) present due to dominance of FACW or OBL species. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) YI1b WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -10 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -10 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.852137 Long: -76.768928 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: PSs1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO Hydric Soil Present? NO Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Remarks: One or more parameters lacking. Area is not a jurisdictional wetland. Observation point located on upland hillslope near flag WD -19. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface soil Cracks (B6) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (613) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (B15) Drainage Patterns (B10) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (BS) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (B7) Red Parent Material (F21) FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water -Stained Leaves (B9) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Sandy Redox (SS) N/A Stripped Matrix (S6) Remarks: No primary or secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is not met. SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tote depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-7 10YR 3/2 100 sand sand Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) Scm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Sandy Redox (SS) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? NO Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No hydric soil indicators present and soil does not meet NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is not met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Vllb Sampling Point: DP -10 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Absolute Dom. Indicator % Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: # Dominants across all strata: % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 2 4 50% (A) (B) (A/B) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total %Cover of: OBL x 1= FACW x2= FAC 68 x3= FACU 97 x4= UPL x5= Sum: 165 (A) Prevalence Index = B/A = Multiply By: 204 388 592 3.59 (B) = Total Cover Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. 109 = Total Cover Dominance Test is> 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. X FACU 2. Vitis rotundifolia Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. = Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Eupatorium capillifolium 38 X FACU 2. Rubus pensilvanicus 38 X FAC 3. Verbesina alternifolia 35 FAC 4. Solidago altissima 15 FACU 5. Potentilla indica 3 FACU 6. 7. 8, Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 9 6m)in height. 10. 11. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, 12 regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) 109 = Total Cover Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Lonicera japonica 38 X FACU 2. Vitis rotundifolia 15 X FAC Woody vine - All woody vines, regardlessof height. 3. Parthenocissus quinquefolia 3 FACU 4. Hydrophytic 5. Vegetation 56 = Total Cover Present? NO Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) .Vhb, WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -11 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -11 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hi islope, terrace, etc.): Depression Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 2 to 4 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.851249 Long: - 76.772660 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: PSS1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) JUIV] IVIAKY Ut- FIINUIINUZ) - Aiiacn Slie map snowing Sample pOlni IOcaucins, iranseci5, ImpOrcani Teaiure5, eIC. Hyd rophytic Vegetation Present? YES Hydric Soil Present? YES Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? YES Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Remarks: All parameters are met. Area is classified as a palustrine scrub -shrub (PSS) wetland. Observation point located in right-of-way near flag WI -3. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Depth Matrix Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (136) Surface Water (All Aquatic Fauna (1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) X High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (815) Drainage Patterns (1310) X Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (B16) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (64) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (137) Organic Bodies (A6) X FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Water -Stained Leaves (139) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) ' Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): NA wetland hydrology must be present, X Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Water Table Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Wetland Hydrology Present? YES Saturation Present? YES Depth (inches): Surface Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Stripped Matrix (S6) N/A Restrictive Layer (if observed): Remarks: At least one primary or two secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is met. SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tot the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Locz Texture Remarks 0-20 2.5Y 3/1 100 sandy loam 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) lcm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) ' Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, X Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? YES Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: Indicator Al2 (Thick Dark Surface) present and soil meets NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. N"% b Sampling Point: DP -11 Tree Stratum (Plot size: 1. 30' radius ) Absolute %Cover Dom. Indicator Sp? Status` Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 8 (A) # Dominants across all strata: 8 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 100% (A/B) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prevalence Index Worksheet: Total %Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1 = FACW x2= FAC x3= FACU x4= UPL x5= Sum: (A) (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = = Total Cover Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1. Salix nigra 15' radius ) 35 = Total Cover X OBL Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Dominance Test is > 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 3in (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and lessthan 3in (7.6cm) DBH. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (lm) in height. Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES 2. Liquidambar styraciflua 15 X FAC 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 30 = Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Juncus effusus 38 X OBL 2. Typha latifolia 35 X OBL 3. Impatiens capensis 35 X FACW 4. Conoclinium coelestinum 15 X FAC 5. Solidago rugosa 15 X FAC 6. Persicaria sagittata 3 OBL 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12 101 = Total Cover Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Mikania scandens 15 X FACW 2. 3. 4. 5. 15 = Total Cover Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). Indicator 2 (Dominance Test) present with >50•A of dominant species across all vegetation strata FAC or wetter. . Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) `Vhb, WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region DP -12 Project Site: TL 167/168 Trowbridge City/County: Washington Samp. Date: 9/12/2018 Applicant/Owner: Dominion Energy State: North Carolina Sampling Point: DP -12 Investigator(s): C. Senfield (PWS, PWD) & P. Bailey (WPIT) Section, Township, Range: N/A Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 0 to 2 Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LLR T/ MLRA 153A Lat: 35.851236 Long: - 76.772865 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit: Dorovan muck, frequently flooded NWI Map Unit: PSS1C Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? No Normal Circumstances? Yes Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? No (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sample point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? NO Hydric Soil Present? NO Is This Sample Area Within a Wetland? NO Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Remarks: One or more parameters lacking. Area is not a jurisdictional wetland. Observation point located on upland hillslope near flag WI -3. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface soil Cracks (86) Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (813) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) High Water Table (A2) Marl Deposits (815) Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Moss Trim Lines (816) Water Marks (Bl) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (132) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Drift Deposits (B3) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Thin Muck Surface (0) Geomorphic Position (D2) Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial (137) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) FAC -Neutral Test (DS) Water -Stained Leaves (89) Depleted Matrix (F3) Sphagnum Moss (D8) Field Observations: Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Surface Water Present? NO Depth (inches): Scm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) Water Table Present? NO Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? NO Saturation Present? NO Depth (inches): Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) N/A Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Remarks: No primary or secondary indicators of wetland hydrology present; parameter is not met. Stripped Matrix (S6) SOIL Profile Description: (Describe tot the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators. Depth Matrix Redox Features (in) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks 0-4 10YR 3/2 100 sandy loam 71 1 YR 4/4 sandy loam 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (F21) Stratified Layers (AS) Depleted Matrix (F3) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Organic Bodies (A6) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Other (Explain in Remarks) 5cm Mucky Mineral (A7) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Scm Muck (A9) Redox Depressions (F8) ' Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Depleted Below Dark Surface (All) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) wetland hydrology must be present, Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Umbric Surface (F13) unless disturbed or problematic. Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (1`19) Sandy Redox (S5) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: N/A Hydric Soil Present? NO Depth (inches): N/A Remarks: No hydric soil indicators present and soil does not meet NTCHS definition of hydric soil; parameter is not met. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.Vl lb Sampling Point: DP -12 R Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sapling Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15' radius ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Absolute Dom. Indicator % Cover Sp? Status* Dominance Test Worksheet: # Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 1 (A) # Dominants across all strata: 5 (B) % Dominants OBL, FACW, FAC: 20% (A/B) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' radius ) 1. Eupatorium capillifolium 38 2. Solidago altissima 38 3. Verbesina alternifolia 15 4. Dichanthelium dichotomum 15 5. Pinus taeda 3 6. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 31n (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). 7. X FACU 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Woody Vines (Plot size: 30' radius ) 1. Vitis rotundifolia 2. Parthenocissus quinquefolia 3. Lonicera japonica 4. 5. = Total Cover Total % Cover of: Multiply By: OBL x 1= FACW x2= FAC 71 x3= 213 FACU 106 x4= 424 UPL x5= Sum: 177 (A) 637 (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.60 = Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Dominance Test is> 50% Prevalence Index is <= 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (explain) Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Morphological Adaptations 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or more in height and 31n (7.6cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). = Total Cover X FACU X FACU FAC I Sapling -Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20ft (6m) or FAC more in height and less than 3in (7.6cm) DBH. 109 = Total Cover Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20ft (1 to 6m) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size. Includes woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3ft (1m) in height. 38 X FAC 15 X FACU Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. 15 X FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation 68 = Total Cover Present? NO Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below). No hydrophytic vegetation indicators present; parameter is not met. * Indicator status utilizes 2016 NWPL Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0 (Adapted By: Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD, PWS, PWD) Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendix C - Photographs Appendices Representative Site v 41 -01F 7-77717TRAIP Ea"', "uOv it goo q A qn, dip, v t iolto Representative Photographs — Wetland Delineation TL 167/168 Trowbridge-Weyerhauser Rebuild VI �� September 12, 2018 Photograph 3: View of DP -3 facing downstream along Welch Creek. Photograph 4: View of DP -4, facing North. 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(•� ` � 4"•fir"� �7^ ,� �' ��� �r � R����'i�''_ MIR, il Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendix D - USACE Jurisdictional Determination Request Form Appendices Jurisdictional Determination Request US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington DisWd This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination (JD) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (Corps). Please include all supporting information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by assigned counties can be found on-line at: http://www.saw.usace.armv.mil/Missions/Re ug l�rvPermitProgram/Contact/CounlyLocator.aspx, by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager. ASHEVILLE & CHARLOTTE REGULATORY FIELD OFFICES US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 General Number: (828) 271-7980 Fax Number: (828) 281-8120 WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE US Army Corps of Engineers 2407 West Fifth Street Washington, North Carolina 27889 General Number: (910) 251-4610 Fax Number: (252) 975-1399 INSTRUCTIONS: All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G. NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H. NOTE ON PART D — PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s) authorized agent to be considered a complete request. NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols. NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. Version: May 2017 Page 1 WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Corps of Engineers 69 Darlington Avenue 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 General Number: 910-251-4633 General Number: (919) 554-4884 Fax Number: (910) 251-4025 Fax Number: (919) 562-0421 INSTRUCTIONS: All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G. NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H. NOTE ON PART D — PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s) authorized agent to be considered a complete request. NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols. NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. Version: May 2017 Page 1 Jurisdictional Determination Request A. PARCEL INFORMATION Street Address: Ken Trowbridge Road, Jameston NC City, State: Plymouth, NC County: Martin and Washington Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN): Martin(0101323); Wash ington(6757837025; 66 B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION Name: Dominion Energy attn: Carl J Lindemann, Jr. Mailing Address: 10900 Nuckols Road, 4th Flor Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Telephone Number: 804-771-6408 Electronic Mail Address: carl.j.lindemann.jr@dominionenergy.com Select one: ❑ I am the current property owner. F] I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultant ❑ Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase ZOther, please explain. Dominion Energy North Carolina holds a permanent easement on the property. Advanced notice to Domtar is required for safety. C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION' Name: Domtar Paper Company LLC attn: Mr. Kenny Boswell Mailing Address: PO Box 747 Plymouth, NC 27962 Telephone Number: Electronic Mail Address: kenny.boswell@domtar.com ' Must provide completed Agent Authorization Form/Letter. 2 Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request (copy of Deed, County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record). Version: May 2017 Page 2 Jurisdictional Determination Request D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION 3.4 By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on- site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property. Carl J Lindemann, Jr Print Name Capacity: ❑✓ Owner ❑ Authorized Agents A'AIlk- Date E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable) I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be designed to avoid all aquatic resources. I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority. I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which may require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting rocess. ZI intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application and the JD is to be used in the permitting process. ❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of the tide. HA Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization. I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel. I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land. Other: 3 For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols, skip to Part E. 4 If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a continuation sheet. 3 Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s). Version: May 2017 Page 3 Jurisdictional Determination Request F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One) ❑✓ I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary JD for the property identified herein. A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) provides an indication that there may be "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United States"on a property. PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional "waters of the United States". PJDs cannot be appealed (33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is "preliminary" in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do not expire. F1I am requesting that the Corps provide an approved JD for the property identified herein. An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) is a determination that jurisdictional "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United States" are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be posted on the Corps website. A landowner, permit applicant, or other "affected party" (33 C.F.R. 331.2) who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years (subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05- 02). F] I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information to inform my decision. G. ALL REQUESTS Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the review area. ✓❑ Size of Property or Review Area 33.6 acres. ❑✓ The property boundary (or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site. Version: May 2017 Page 4 H. Jurisdictional Determination Request REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: Longitude 35.85849068 -76.76937597 aA legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area. Delineation maps must be no larger than 11x17 and should contain the following: (Corps signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been reviewed and approved).6 ■ North Arrow ■ Graphical Scale ■ Boundary of Review Area ■ Date ■ Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary assessment reach. For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations: ■ Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404 wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features. ■ Jurisdictional non -wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries, impoundments) should be labeled as Non -Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary, open water, relatively permanent water, pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear length of each of these features as appropriate. ■ Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non - jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non -Jurisdictional. Please include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non jurisdictional (i.e. "Isolated", "No Significant Nexus", or "Upland Feature"). Please include the acreage or linear length of these features as appropriate. For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations: Wetland and non -wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404, Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non -wetland Waters of the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and linear length of these features as appropriate. Completed Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region (at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type) Please refer to the guidance document titled "Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations" to ensure that the supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards. http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Re ug l�ry-Permit- Program/Juri sdiction/ Version: May 2017 Page 5 Jurisdictional Determination Request ✓❑ Completed appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form • PJDs, please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form' and include the Aquatic Resource Table • AJDs, please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form' Vicinity Map FVI Aerial Photograph F4 USGS Topographic Map VSoil Survey Map OOther Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site Plan, previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps) 0 Landscape Photos (if taken) NCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms Other Assessment Forms 7 www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/re ug latory/regdocs/JD/RGL 08-02 App A Prelim JD Form fillable.pdf 8 Please see http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Jurisdiction/ Principal Purpose: The information that you provide will be used in evaluating your request to determine whether there are any aquatic resources within the project area subject to federal jurisdiction under the regulatory authorities referenced above. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies, and the public, and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by federal law. Your name and property location where federal jurisdiction is to be determined will be included in the approved jurisdictional determination (AJD), which will be made available to the public on the District's website and on the Headquarters USAGE website. Disclosure: Submission of requested information isvoluntary; however, if information i s not provided, the request for an AJD cannot be evaluated nor can an AJD be issued. Version: May 2017 Page 6 Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination — Wetland Delineation Report Appendix E - Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form Appendices Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 9/28/2018 B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Dominion Energy C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Washington Field Office D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State: NC County/parish/borough: NA City: Plymouth Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat.: 35.85849068 Long.: -76.76937597 Universal Transverse Mercator: NA Name of nearest waterbody: Welch Creek and Roanoke River E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): ❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: ❑- Field Determination. Date(s): TBD TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY JURISDICTION. Site number Latitude (decimal degrees) Longitude (decimal degrees) Estimated amount of aquatic resource in review area (acreage and linear feet, if applicable) Type of aquatic resource (i.e., wetland vs. non -wetland waters) Geographic authority to which the aquatic resource "may be" subject (i.e., Section 404 or Section 10/404) PEM 35.85226167 -76.76915033 12.36 ac Wetland Section 404 PSS 35.85123613 -76.77286519 55.39 ac Wetland Section 404 PFO 35.8579615 -76.76851371 3.12 ac Wetland Section 404 R2 35.861875 -76.769142 272 If Non -wetland waters Section 10/404 1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate. 2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre - construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information: SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply) Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items: Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor: Map: ■❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor. ❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale: ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ❑ Corps navigable waters' study: ❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. ❑■ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 1 "=2000', Plymouth West ❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: Web Soil Survey (2018) ❑■ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: USFWS (2018) ❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s): ❑ FEMA/FIRM maps: EJ ■❑ 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: Photographs: ❑■ Aerial (Name & Date): 2016 .(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) or Fol Other (Name & Date): September 12, 2018 ❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: ❑ Other information (please specify): IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations. Signature and date of Regulatory staff member completing PJD Signature and date of person requesting PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable)' ' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action. ATTACHMENT D Threatened & Endangered Species Information Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. Species Conclusions Table Project Name: Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. Date: October 24, 2018 Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Notes / Documentation Determination Northern Long-eared Bat Potential habitat present and no current May affect Relying upon the findings of the 1/5/2016 (Myotic septentrionalis) survey conducted. No documented maternity Programmatic Biological Opinion for Final 4(d) Rule Status: FT, ST roost or hibernaculum. on the Northern Long -Eared Bat and Activities Source: IPaC Excepted from Take Prohibitions to fulfill project - specific section 7 responsibilities. The proposed project is located in Counties where the species is known to be present. The work is proposed within existing cleared, transmission line right-of-way. Selective tree removal and trimming will be conducted for construction access at select locations. Tree clearing and trimming is not expected to be of substantial acreage. Atlantic Sturgeon Species present, suitable habitat present May affect, not likely to Welch Creek is identified as anadromous fish use (Acipenser oxyrinchus adversely affect area; however, no in -stream work is proposed and oxyrinchus) erosion and sediment controls will be used during Status: FE, SE construction as appropriate. Source: NHP American Alligator Suitable habitat present May affect, not likely to The project is to take place within existing, (Alligator mississippiensis) adversely affect maintained transmission line right-of-way. Based Status: FT (S/A), ST upon the scope of work, no impact to this species or Source: IPaC its habitat are expected. Red Knot No suitable habitat present NatureServe Explorer Habitat Comments: This (Calidris canutus rufa) species uses different habitats for breeding, Status: FT wintering, and migration. Breeding habitats are Source: IPaC elevated and sparsely vegetated ridges or slopes. They are often adjacent to wetlands and lake edges for feeding. Wintering and migration habitats are Page I of 2 Page 2 of 2 often muddy or sandy coastal areas, such as the mouths of bays and estuaries, and tidal flats. Red -cockaded Woodpecker No suitable habitat present May affect, not likely to The project is to take place within existing, (Picoides borealis) adversely affect maintained transmission line right-of-way. No tree clearing or blasting is proposed. Based upon the Status: FE, SE scope of work, no impact to this species or its Source: IPaC habitat are expected. Red Wolf Species present, suitable habitat present May affect, not likely to The project is to take place within existing, (Canis rufus) adversely affect maintained transmission line right-of-way. Based Status: Exp upon the scope of work, no impact to this species or Source: IPac, NHP its habitat are expected. Critical Habitat No critical habitat present. No effect Bald Eagle Unlikely to disturb nesting bald eagles. No Eagle Act permit required No nests within 660 feet and not within a (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Does not intersect with an eagle concentration area concentration area. Page 2 of 2 hall A N Y! 1Y111 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Phone: (919) 856-4520 Fax: (919) 856-4556 In Reply Refer To: August 27, 2018 Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2018-SLI- 12 10 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 Project Name: Trowbridge - Weyerhaeuser Transmission Line Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 etseq.). New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized, funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the web site often for updated information or changes If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys. If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles. Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/ eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats. Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http:// www.towerkill.com; and hqp://www.fws. og v/mi rg atoiybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/ comtow.html. Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7 consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.mnfs.noaa.gov/ We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at john_ellis@fws.gov. 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 Attachment(s): Official Species List 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 (919)856-4520 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 2 Project Summary Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2018-SLI-1210 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 Project Name: Trowbridge - Weyerhaeuser Transmission Line Project Type: FILL Project Description: The project consists of partially rebuilding approximately 1 -mile of existing overhead transmission line between the Trowbridge Substation in the town of Plymouth, Washington County, NC and the Weyerhaeuser Substation in Martin County. Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.izoo2le.com/maps/place/35.8566220683403N76.76885604858398W I Counties: Martin, NC I Washington, NC 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 3 Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. Mammals NAME STATUS Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htips:Hecos.fws. o� v/ecp/species/9045 Red Wolf Canis rufus Experimental Population: U.S.A. (portions of NC and TN) Population, No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Non - Species profile: haps://ecos.fws. og v/ecp/species/37 Essential Birds NAME STATUS Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htips:Hecos.Fws.gov/ecp/sl2ecies/1 864 Red -cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htips:Hecos.fwsgov/ecp/species/7614 08/27/2018 Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-02465 Reptiles NAME STATUS American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis Similarity of No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Appearance Species profile: htTs://ecos.fws.gov/ecl2/sl2ecies/776 (Threatened) Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. 4 Natural Heritage Program- Data Explorer Search Results: 8/21/2018 TAXONOMIC STATE FEDERAL COUNTY GROUP SCIENTIFIC_NAME COMMON—NAME STATUS STATUS 14ABITAT_COMMENT COUNTY STATUS brackish water of large rivers and estuaries; spawns in freshwater Freshwater Fish Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose Sturgeon E E areas Washington Current Acipenser oxyrinchus Martin, Freshwater Fish oxyrinchus Atlantic Sturgeon E E Washington Current Reptile Alligator mississippiensis American Alligator T I T(S/A) fresh to slightly brackish lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes Washington Current Mammal Canis rufus Red Wolf SR JEXP swamps, pocosins, extensive forests Washington Current mature forests near large bodies of water (nesting); rivers, lakes, Martin, Bird Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle T BGPA and sounds (foraging) [breeding evidence only] Washington Current Northern Long-eared roosts in hollow trees and buildings (warmer months), in caves Martin, Mammal Myotis septentrionalis Bat T T -4(d) and mines (winter); mainly in the mountains Washington Current Red -cockaded mature open pine forests, mainly in longleaf pine [breeding Bird Picoides borealis Woodpecker IE IE evidence only] I Washington Current Tn.tvbndgc Weyerhae , Transmission Line, Applicant'. Dominion Rng— North C -lana Agent L Cl En, i -omental, Inc ATTACHMENT E Cultural & Historic Resources Information Trowbridge — Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant: Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent: C2 Environmental, Inc. Trowbridge -Weyerhaeuser Transmission Line August 21, 2018 NR Points NR Individual Listing NR Listing, Gone * NRHD Center Point NR Boundaries ❑ National Register Boundary ❑ Boundary of Destroyed/Removed NR Listing SL Points SL Individual Entry SL and DOE entry 0 Study List Entry, Gone SL and DOE, Gone * SLHD Center Point 1:14,651 0 0.15 0.3 0 0.25 0.5 USDA FSA, GeoEye, CNES/Airbus DS 0.6 mi Ikm NC Historic Preservation Office Web GIS Service Search Results: 8/21/2018 Site ID Status Site Name WH0011 SL former) National Handle Company Plant WH0045 SLHD Plymouth Countty Club Estates Historic District WH0046 SA Little Richwood Development WH0042 so Walter Ellis Bateman House WH0041 SD William Joseph Belcher House (Gone) Trowbridge -Weyerhaeuser Transmission Lines Applicant Dominion Energy North Carolina Agent C2 Environmental, Inc.