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Letter of Transmittal
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ATTENTION: DATE:
Cyndi Karoly 7/6/2005
NC DWQ Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
PROJECT REFERENCE: PROJECT NUMBER:
CertainTeed Oxford Facility Expansion 05932-038-001A
DWQ EXP No. 05-1012
WE ARE SENDING YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Number of Number of
Originals Copies Description
5
Planting Plan

REMARKS:
Attached are 5 copies of the constructed wetlands planting plan details for the CertainTeed Oxford Facility
Expansion that you requested in your letter dated June 29, 2005. Additional materials requested will be
delivered as soon as possible.
SIG ATURE: ,
JerSnifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
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April 29, 2005
DWQ Project # 05-0671
Granville County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Jeff Heffner
200 Certain Teed Road
Oxford, NC 27565
Subject Property: Certain Teed Corporation
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Heffner:
On April 19, 2005, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)`received your application dated April
4, 2005 to impact 0.40 acres of wetlands to construct the proposed facility expansion. The DWQ
has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided inaccurate information as
discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in order to process your
application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject property. Therefore,
unless we receive the additional information requested below, we will have to move toward
denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506 and will place this project on
hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the following
information so that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. Plan Details
a. Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan. A 1" = 50'
scale plan need to be included to clearly show all wetland impacts.
b. Please include calculations to demonstrate compliance with state stormwater
management rules.
2. Mitigation
a. Please answer question VIII-2 on the Pre-construction Notification form concerning
mitigation.
b. Please indicate that fees to NC EEP will be made and include a copy of "In Lieu Fee
Request Form" to EEP.
401 Oversight/Express Review Permits Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX [phone]/ Internet http://h2o.enr state.nc.us/ncvvetlands
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April 29, 2005
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in
writing and Eric Kulz or Mike Horan of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear
from you within three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and
we will consider the project as withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application
are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. John Dorney
at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss
this matter.
Permits Unit
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cc: Eric Kulz or Mike Horan, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Rusty Norris, ENSR Consulting, 7041 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Filename: 05-0671 Certain Teed Corp Exp (Granville) On Hold
Sincerely,
ENSR Intemational
7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone]
FAX [phone]
www.ensr.com
April 18, 2005
NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
Dear Sir or Madam:

APR 19 2005
DENR - WATER QUALITY
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The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.
CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,

Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
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Project Manager
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NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit APR 1 9 2005
Mail Service Center 1650
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RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.

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CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,

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Staff Specialist
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Office Use Only' Form Version May 2002
' USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
' I. Processing
' 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
' ® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, WCQ #3402
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
' Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
' E-mail Address: -Lffrey.heffner saint-gobain com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
1 must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consulting and Engineering
Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh NC 27610
Telephone Number: 919 872-6600 Fax Number: [phone]
' E-mail Address: rnorris n ensr com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
' include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
' USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.

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1. Name of project: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto Industrv Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36' 44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 112 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/adniin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment
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' 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to accommodate
the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas, paved roads, parking areas and a railway line.
IV. Prior Project History
' If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
' list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
' V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
' and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
' provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Constntction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at litter//www.fema.g
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditch ing/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uscs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.corn,
www.mapgtiest.coni, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:

Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, cean, etc.
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
' flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
' If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
e Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
' Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
I' financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
' were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
e DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
' streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http•//h2o enr state.ne.us/ncwetlands/strmaide.litnil.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.litm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
' requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
e (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:

Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone Z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
' of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stonmvater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Nil. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
-astewater ?_enerated from the proposed project, or available capacity of tile:subjcct facility.
:any additional \ ol;zlew tier _encrated by the facility will be handled by the CM, of Oxford Se}ver
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' XiII. Violations (required by DNVQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yus ? No ?
Is this an alter-the-fact pemlit application'?
Yes ? No ?
XiV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Thrcatcned Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Ill. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
time of this application.
The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
' grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.
The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
VII. Impact Justification
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
1 April, 2005
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' employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater
' Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.
II
2 April, 2005

Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.
Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
hydrophytic or wetland.

' Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styracitlua) FAC+,
' and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet
' gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak
(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
' dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
FAC.
' Soils - Per the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
' construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
' permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
A representative profile of the Chewacla series has been described by the NRCS as:
' Ap - 0-4 inches, brown 7.5 YR 4/4 loam
Bw1 - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 4/4 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.
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The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Bt1 - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 618 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
' pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
described in the Soil Survey of Granville County. North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
' property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
' Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
the wetland area are considered hydric soils, and wetland hydrology is present.

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot Al
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Nyssa sy/vatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera iaponica V FAQ- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. U/mus americans S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D std rudepts Confirm Mapped Typo? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottlo Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few bright
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 5/8 many/bright Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol X Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Acer rubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D sty rudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Color s Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 many bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes X No
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot 132
(explain on reverse if needed)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styraciflua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tido Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
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(Series and Phase): Appline Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 5/4 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X Within a Wetland? Yes_ No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes- No _X
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C1
(explain on reverse if needed)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifoliia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tido Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS

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(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes _ No X Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X Within a Wetland? Yes_ No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes- No _X
Remarks:

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' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FAQW- 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium Fl FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaquentie Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Typo? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
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NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit APR 1 0 2005
Mail Service Center 1650
e Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 DENR-VJXfERQUALITY
V;cTW,DSNoSTOr XNATERV911-CH
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.
' CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
' on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,

Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
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Rusty Norris
Project Manager
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to tilts project, please enter ivot Appitcaoie or NSA .?
' I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
' ® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, `'VCQ #3402
' 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
' 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
' section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
' 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Jeffrey. heffner saint- gobain coin
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consulting and Engineering
Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: rnorris a ensr com
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1 III. Project Information
' Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
t and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
' USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
' 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
4. Location

County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto lndustrv Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36' 44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 112 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to accommodate
' the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas, paved roads, parking areas and a railway line.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
' certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
' list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
' V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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' 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at littp://www.fema'gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
wwwmses.gov. Several intcmet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., ,vww.tol2ozonc.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
(if Name applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, areagmg,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation,
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
' VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
' information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
' were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
' DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
' streams.
? wetlands
installation of
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
i Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
littl2://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnil.gide.litnil.
' 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
' a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.litm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
' Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
' Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federaUstate) land?
t Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
' requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
' Lone I extends out 3U tect perpendicular from near banK of cnannel; Lone z extenas an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
' of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
' X1. Stornnvater (required by DWQ)
' Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stornlwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
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Xis. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater ?,encrated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the:subject facility.
>nv additional i?ztewpier gencrated by the facility will be handled I)v the City of Oxford Sewer
Svstcna. -
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
YCs F-1 No Z
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No [-X71
XiV. Other Circunlstances (Optional):
' It is the appiicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
' choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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' III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
t time of this application.
' The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
' grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
' of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.
The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
' Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
' VII. Impact Justification

Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
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employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
' riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
' property.
The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.

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Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.
Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
hydrophytic or wetland.
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Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
' property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
' Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
' Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
' community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+,
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

I Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet

I um Li uidambar st raciflua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak

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(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
' Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
FAC.
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Soils - Per the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (USDA Natura
Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
' slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
' soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
A representative profile of the Chewacla series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-4 inches, brown 7.5 YR 4/4 loam
Bw1 - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 4/4 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.
The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
' BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Bt1 - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
described in the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
' property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
' Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
the wetland area are considered hydric soils, and wetland hydrology is present.

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' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot A 1
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulinifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Nyssa sylvatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. Ulmus americans S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): tynic Fluvaquentic D s?epts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottlo Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few/bright
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 5/8 many/bri hg t Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol x Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulinifera T FAC 9.
2. Acer rubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAG). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other X Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D s?epts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 many bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot 132
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styraciflua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 5/4 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C1
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera iaponica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other _ Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottlo Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FACW- 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium I1 FAC+ 13.
6. Ugustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other _x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: _x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (ill.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
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7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
April 18, 2005

NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
[phone]
FAX [phone]
www.ensr.com
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APR 1 9 2005
DENR - bYATER QUALI CTTY
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' Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.

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CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence in Environmental Services
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April 18, 2005
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,
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Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
attachments

Rusty Norris
Project Manager
Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence in Environmental Services

Form Version May 2002
' Office Use Only:
' USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
' I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, WCQ #3402
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
' 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
' section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
' 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
' II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
' Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
' E-mail Address: jeffreyp heffner(a)saint-,c?obain corn
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consulting and Engineering
' Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleiizli NC 27610
' Telephone Number: 919 872-6600 Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: morris(a ensr com
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III. Project Information
' Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
1 and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
' boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
' however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
' reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: CertainTeed Comoration Oxford Facility Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
' 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto industry Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36' 44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 112 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.cnr.state.nc.us/adniin/maps/.)
' 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment

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' 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Tile purpose of this project is to accommodate
1 the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas paved roads, parking areas and a railway line.
IV. Prior Project History
' If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
e certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
' list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
' V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
' and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
e It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.

2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
'ov.
online at httn:/hvww.fema.P
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uSCS.i'Oy. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.niapquest.coni, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
(if Name applicable) Wateplicabllee) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII.
Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
' functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
' for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
' in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
littp://112o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwctlands/stmi.gide.htnil.
' 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
' of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
e a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/wm/index.litm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
' Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
d
' (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requeste
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
' Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federaUstate) land?
i Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
' requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
' X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
i and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
i applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 tcet perpendicular trom near bank of cnannel; Lone z extenas an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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IC buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
' of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or.0260.
' X1. Stornv-vater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stonivvater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
See Attachment
' X11. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
Wastewatcr ,_cnerated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the:subject facility.
Any ; ildition;d \\ astew.iter -,encratccl by the facility %611 be handled by the Cit.v of Oxford Sever
Svsterll.
I' XII1. Violations (required by D1VQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
YL:S ? No
1s this an after-thc-fact permit application?
' Yes ? No Z
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for 'lhese permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for .lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
time of this application.
The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.
The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
VII. Impact Justification
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
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employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
' minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
' property.
' The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.

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Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
' wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
' The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.

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Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
hydrophytic or wetland.

Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
' were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
' Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+,
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
' wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

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' Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet
gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak
(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
' the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
FAC.
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Soils - Per the Soil Survey of Granville County. North Carolina (USDA Natura
Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
' construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
' slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
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Bwl - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 414 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.

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The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Btl - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
' described in the Soil Survey of Granville County. North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
' property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
the wetland area are considered hydric soils, and wetland hydrology is present.

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' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
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Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot A 1
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. N sy sa sylvatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. Ulmus americana S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 tin.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D shpts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few/bright
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 518 many/brihe t Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol X Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Acer rubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium I I FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 many bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot B2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
_ -Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS

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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 5/4 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low•Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes _ No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes _ No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes _ No X
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C1
(explain on reverse if needed)
I VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Liquid ambar stymciflua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera iaponica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other _ Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS

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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munseli Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FACW- 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (ill.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 tin.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D shpts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
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NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
[phone]
FAX [phone]
www.ensr.com
APR 1 g 2005
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Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.

CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence in Environmental Services
JA- 8 r A*
1NTERNAr10NA4k
April 18, 2005
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,
qll# amlo
Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
attachments

Rusty Norris
Project Manager
Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence in Environmental Services

Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "toot Appucaoie or _tviri .?
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
' ® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, WCQ #3402
' 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
' section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
' 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
? I Ii.

Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Jeffrey 12heffner a[)saint-gobain corn
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consulting and Engineering
Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: rnorris ensr com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
' boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
' include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
' reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
' 1. Name of project: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
' 4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
' Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto Industry Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
' 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36' 44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
' coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 112 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
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River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/adniin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to accommodate
the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas paved roads parking areas and a railway line.
' IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
t project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
' certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
' list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
' V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
' and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
' provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
' delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
' mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/dminage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fenia.eov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.useov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapcguest.coni, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Watcrbody
(if applicable) Type of Watcrbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
None

List each impact separately ana ?,,enuty temporary impacts. impacts ,,ciuuc, uu, uic 11V. u,u..cu .u....., ?,. ,.u,,..., .... b,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
' included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
' Describe the method of construction (e.g., darn/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
' Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
' Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
' VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
' information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
' were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
' DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.cnr.state.nc.us/ncwet]ands/stn-n,p,ide.]itiii].
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
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' 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
1 [phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://112o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.litm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
' Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
' (federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
' requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
' coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
' and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
' Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Lone 1 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer nliti?,ation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
' of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration ! Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
' XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stornlwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
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' Nil. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
' wastewater ?_enerated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the:subject facility.
:env addition;d \N:r1,zte%k"ater Lenerated by the facility will he handled by the City of Oxford Sewer
Svstcni. l -
' X1II. Violations (required by D1N'Q)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
l'es ? No
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is this an aficr-thc-fact pennit application'?
' Yes ? No
XiV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
' It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for'tllese permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for .lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
fhreatencd Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
?g?}i;nntui`?=_ ------- ---- --??e-=-==- _ _--
(A`Mit's si?'natl c is lid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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/N/ERNAT/ONAL'III. Project Information

9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
time of this application.
' The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.

The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
VII. Impact Justification
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
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employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
' riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
' minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.

2 April, 2005

Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.
Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
hydrophytic or wetland.

Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
' hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
1 Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
' locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+,
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
' wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet
gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak
(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
FAC.
Soils - Per the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
A representative profile of the Chewacla series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-4 inches, brown 7.5 YR 4/4 loam
Bw1 - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 4/4 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.

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The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Bt1 - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

' Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
described in the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
' Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
the wetland area are considered hydric soils, and wetland hydrology is present.

Appendix A

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot Al
(explain on reverse if needed)
I VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Nyssa sylvatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. Ulmus americana S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few_ right
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 5/8 many/bright Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol X Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Acerrubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microsteqium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (ill.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup):typic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 maU bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

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Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot B2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Lipuidambar styraciflua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Typo? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 5/4 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X Within a Wetland? Yes_ No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C1
(explain on reverse if needed)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Liguidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera iaponica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
1 VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FACW- 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wchadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaquentic D trudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
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7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
April 18, 2005
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401 Wetlands Unit APR 1 9 2005
Mail Service Center 1650 DEh'R-
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 i,, . ,s4,'oSralw" Re ,1
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
I Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.

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CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,

' Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
' attachments

Rusty Norris
Project Manager
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Office Use Only' Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No DWQ No.
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(If any particular item is not appucame to is proJeLA, picUan cli«l ?.UL t?Yyiwuu¦? .,- ' - v
1 I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
' ® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, WCQ #3402
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Jeffrey n heffner(a)saint-gobain com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consultiniz and Engineering
Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: rnorrisna ensr com
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I III. Project Information
' Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
' and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
' include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
' USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
' 1. Name of project: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facili!y Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
e 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
' Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto Industry Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36'44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 1 l 2 acres

7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/adniin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment
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' 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
' 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to accommodate
the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas, paved roads parking areas and a railway line.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. impacts mcwae, out are not umneu w: wecuau,acu a,ca.u,g, b, .,.,.s, ....,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.cov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

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Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. impacts induce, out are not umucu w: cwvc,w auu assom W air-•••Y,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.t,ses.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, cean, etc.
None

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts mciumc, Out are nut mmncu w. ....,b..5,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
' Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
e Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
' Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII.

Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be. required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.htm].
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at httn://112o.enr.state.nc.us/wEn/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
' Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
' requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
r Yes ? No ?
' If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
' It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
' applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
' Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
Zone 1 extends out 3U feet perpenmcular from near Danx or cnanne , Lone z exrenas an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer miti?,ation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
X1. Storniwater (required by DWQ)
' Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss. stonmvater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
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X11. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewatcr generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the:subject facility.
-env additional vva;tewater uencrated by the facility will be handled by the City of Oxford Se-vver
Syslctl7.
' X1II. Violations (required by DNN'Q)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
YCs ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes No
XiV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
' It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). -
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(A.,Mlt's st?;nat c is ? lid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
time of this application.
' The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
' grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.

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The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
VII. Impact Justification
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
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employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater

Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.
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Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.
Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
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Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
' property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
' locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+,
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet
' gum (Liquidambar styracitlua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak
(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
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Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
' construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
A representative profile of the Chewacla series has been described by the NRCS as:
e Ap - 0-4 inches, brown 7.5 YR 4/4 loam
Bw1 - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 4/4 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.
The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Bt1 - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
' pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
' described in the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
' property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
' Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot A t
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tuliQifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Nyssa sylvatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microste4ium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. Ulmus americana S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (111•) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chcwacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluva quentic D shpts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few/bright
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 5/8 many/bright Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol x Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
I VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Acer rubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Typo? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munseli Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 many bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transact ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot B2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Linuidambar styraciflua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
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(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Typo? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 514 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:

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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project / Site: CcrtainTccd Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTced Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR international State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot Cl
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) _ Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munseli Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 Y R 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes No X

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Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FACW- 11.-
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microste4ium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ugustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
X Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (ill.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 fin.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D sty rudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
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NC Division of Water Quality a?? D
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
DENR - WATER QUALITY
114-01M'03 ANO STOP?,MATER G?l,lG?
RE: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
ENSR Project Number 05932-038-001A
Dear Sir or Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to request confirmation of eligibility for a General Certification (WQC
#3402) for the wetland impacts associated with the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's
Oxford Facility. This application has also been sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
concurrently request confirmation of eligibility for a Nationwide Permit 39. Approximately 0.4
acres of forested wetland will be impacted by the proposed construction. Attached is a
Preconstruction Notification (PCN) and a wetland delineation report.
' CertainTeed Corporation owns and operates a roofing shingles manufacturing facility in Oxford,
NC. Due to a need for increased production, CertainTeed proposes to expand the plant with the
addition of paved roads, parking areas and a railroad expansion (Figure 1). The facility is located
' on approximately 112 acres that is bounded to the east by Fishing Creek and to the west by
Hatcher's Run. Both of these creeks likely have wetlands associated with them. The facility
expansion to the southeast potentially would encroach on the wetlands associated with Fishing
' Creek.
At the request of CertainTeed, ENSR Corporation performed a wetland delineation on the eastern
side of the site on February 10 and 11, 2005 and March 3, 2005. The results of this delineation
are detailed in the attached wetland delineation report. Approximately seven acres of wetland
were delineated adjacent to Fishing Creek. Based on the results of this delineation, a preliminary
layout for the expansion was abandoned due to encroachment on approximately 2.5 acres of
wetlands adjacent to Fishing Creek by the proposed employee parking lot. In addition, the site is
located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this
basin. The preliminary layout would have potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
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An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion.
CertainTeed has worked to avoid and minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands to the extent
possible given its limited on-site options, and if required will mitigate unavoidable impacts through
in-lieu fees to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program. On behalf of CertainTeed, ENSR
respectfully requests that the N.C. Division of Water Quality provide confirmation of eligibility for
WQC #3402 and provide clearance for construction activities. Thank you in advance for your
expeditious review of this request. If you have any questions, please contact us at (919) 872-
6600.
Sincerely,
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Jennifer Cassada
Staff Specialist
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Rusty Norris
Project Manager
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Office Use Only' Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
' I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
' ® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39, WCQ #3402
' 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
' Name: Jeff Heffner
Mailing Address: 200 CertainTeed Rd.
Oxford NC 27565
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
' E-mail Address: ieffrey n heffnerPsaint-cobain corn
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Rusty Norris
Company Affiliation: ENSR Consulting, and Engineerin9
Mailing Address: 7041 Old Wake Forest Road
Raleigh NC 27610
Telephone Number: (919 872-6600 Fax Number: [phone]
' E-mail Address: rnorris censr com
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'' III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
' boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
' USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
' 1. Name of project: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Expansion
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
' 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 191200352459
' 4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From NC Hwy. 15 in Oxford,
NC turn west onto Industry Drive after a third of a mile veer left onto CertainTeed Drive.
Facility is located at the end of CertainTeed Drive.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36° 17' 30" N, 78° 36' 44" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 112 acres

7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/adniin/naps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See Attachment
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attachment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Tile purpose of this project is to accommodate
the expansion of CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford North Carolina facility with the addition
of expanded processing areas, paved roads, parking areas and a railway line.
t IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits or jurisdictional determinations have been requested for this project.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
' and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated for this project.

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Construction of the road around the
southeast corner of the facility will require filling 0.4 acres of wetland to create the correct grade
for the road.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
fill 0.4 No Forested riparian wetland

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at littn://www.fema.eov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 7 acres adjacent to
Fishing Creek
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
None

List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uses.eov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapduest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
(if Name applicable) Wateplicabllee) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
I VII.

Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http•//li2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.litnil.
' 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
' of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
' a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
' [phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wr2/index.litm. If use of
' the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):_
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):_
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
i X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)

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It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 teet perpendicular trom near banK of channel; Lone Z extenas an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If' buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
' of Property. Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or.0260.
' XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss, stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
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' XiI. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
' wastc\ atcr ?,encratcd from the proposed project, or available capacity of the:subject facility.
Any idditio:ial \\ a?ztewater -,,enerated by the lacility %%-III be handled by the C.it.v of Oxford Sey_er
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' XIII. Violations (required by DNN'Q)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 21-1 .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
1c.? No?

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Is this an after-the-fact pennit application?
Yes ? No h?
XiV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow- processing time for'these pennits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes. dates associated with Endangered and
"I'hreatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). .

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' III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions at the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the
' time of this application.
The Site, located in Granville County just north of the intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15, is
approximately 112 acres, of which approximately 30 acres is developed and another 7 is proposed to
be developed. The site consists of a manufacturing facility surrounded by a narrow strip of maintained
grasses and then woodlands. The site is bounded to the west by Hatcher's Run and to the east by
Fishing Creek. Both of these streams likely have riparian wetlands adjacent to them. The site
combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and rolling slopes. Land use within the vicinity
' of the Site is mixed. Commercial / industrial facilities exist to the east of the Site. To the north, west
and south, land use is a mixture of agricultural and residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including type of equipment to be used.
The proposed project will involve construction of expansions to the existing CertainTeed plant in
Oxford, North Carolina. The additions will include a new rail line spur, single story building additions,
granular material unload areas, a rock crushing mill, a materials storage area, and a process tower.
' Additional attendant features necessary for the expansion include a 170 space parking lot and trucking
roads around the facility. In general, the types of equipment to be used for construction will be heavy
equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and road graders.
' VII. Impact Justification
' Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
' financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site
layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were
minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to
be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The original site plan placed the additional parking needed for facility expansion on the eastern
' side of the facility in Wetland A. This layout would have caused the loss of approximately 2.5
acres of forested wetland. In addition, the site is located in the Tar Pamlico River Basin and is
subject to the Buffer Rules that are enforced in this basin. The preliminary layout would have
potentially also impacted the Tar Pamlico Buffer.
An alternative layout was developed that relocated the parking lot to an upland area in the
' northeast corner of the property, substantially reducing encroachment on the adjacent wetlands
(Figure 1). A small area of fill (<0.1 acre) along the perimeter of the wetland may be required to
provide sufficient paved access to this new parking area. To increase safety and separate
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employee traffic from heavy truck traffic, CertainTeed will relocate its truck access and scales
slightly south of the existing entrance. This relocation will result in an additional 0.3 acres of fill
along the perimeter of the wetland south of the access road. No impacts to the required 50-foot
riparian buffer are expected to occur as a result of CertainTeed's revised layout for plant
expansion. Figure 1 depicts the 50-foot buffer adjacent to Fishing Creek along with the proposed
plant expansion. Sediment and Erosion Control practices will be used during construction to
minimize impacts to the wetland.
XI. Stormwater
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property.
The CertainTeed Oxford Facility is located on approximately 112 acres. Currently approximately 30.9
acres is impermeable, and approximately 9 acres of impermeable surface is proposed.
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, in accordance with the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973, will be submitted to NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources' Land Quality Section for approval prior to initiation of construction activities.
2 April, 2005
Wetland Delineation
CertainTeed Corporation Facility
Oxford, North Carolina
March 8, 2005
Introduction
ENSR performed a wetland delineation at CertainTeed Corporation's Oxford, North
Carolina facility to ascertain whether jurisdictional wetlands or other Waters of the United
States occur on a portion of the property. CertainTeed is proposing to expand their
existing facility and have selected a site within the plant property for this proposed
expansion. The CertainTeed facility is located in Granville County just north of the
intersection of Interstate 85 and Highway 15 (Figure 1). The study area lies along the
eastern edge of the CertainTeed property adjacent to Fishing Creek.
Methods
ENSR visited the study area within the CertainTeed site on February 10 and March 3,
2005, and made a field determination for the presence or absence of jurisdictional
wetlands and Waters of the United States. The determination followed the protocol
outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental
Laboratory 1987), which includes an assessment of vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
The methods and findings of the wetland determination are provided below. The
determination was limited to the area between the existing plant/parking area and Fishing
Creek on the eastern side of the property.
Plant community types within the proposed study area were identified, and the wetland
plant indicator status for each plant species was recorded from the National List of Plants
that Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2). The wetland indicator status identifies the
frequency with which each plant species is estimated to be found within wetlands as
opposed to uplands. Obligate Wetland (OBL) plants are those believed to be found within
wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative Wetland (FACW) plants are found
in wetlands from 67 to 99 percent of the time; Facultative (FAC) plants are found in
wetlands 33 to 66 percent of the time; Facultative Upland plants are found in wetlands from
1 to 33 percent of the time; and Obligate Upland (UPL) plants are found in wetlands less
than 1.0 percent of the time. The wetland indicator status is further refined by a + meaning
it is on the wetter end of the probability range, or by a - indicating it is found in wetlands with
a probability near the drier end of the defined range of the probabilities. If more than 50
percent of the dominant species in a community are found to have a wetland indicator
status of OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-), the vegetation is determined to be
hydrophytic or wetland.
Soils were determined on-site with the use of a "sharpshooter" shovel, and by excavating
test pits at certain locations, and then were assessed as either hydric (wetland) or non-
hydric per criteria outlined in the Corps Manual. The hydrology within the construction area
was also assessed per protocol outlined in the Corps Manual. Areas within the site that
were found to contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and exhibit wetland hydrology
were determined to be wetlands. As specified in the Corps Manual, any communities that
lack one or more of these three mandatory wetland parameters are determined to be non-
wetland.
Waters of the United States include wetlands and tributaries to navigable waters. The latter
may include intermittent and ephemeral streams, which are characterized based on
channel geometry, morphology, and hydrology.
Results
Topography - The site combines a mixture of relatively flat, graded topography and
rolling slopes. The site discharges into two Tar-Pamlico River Basin streams, Hatcher's
Run to the west and Fishing Creek to the east. Elevations within the proposed construction
area are between 450 and 470 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) per the 7.5 Minute USGS
Oxford, North Carolina, Quadrangle (Figure 1).
Hydrology - Fishing Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the CertainTeed
property. It flows from north to south and is depicted on the USGS Quadrangle as
intermittent. Much of the area surrounding the creek has evidence of being periodically
inundated. Wetland hydrology indicators observed during the delineation include:
locally inundated, saturated in upper 12 inches, drift lines, sediment deposits, drainage
patterns in wetlands, water stained leaves, and oxidized root channels.
Vegetation - The vegetation within the subject site could be classified into two community
types described below.
' Upland Pinewoods: This community exists in a strip between the maintained areas of the
site near the plant and the lower areas near Fishing Creek. The dominant trees in this
' community are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) FAC, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+,
and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC. The shrub layer in this community is
dominated by ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) FAC and sweet gum. Dominant vines are
wild grape (Vitis rotundifolia) FAC. The vegetation in this community was found to be
hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of the dominant species were found to have a
wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC.

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Lowland Forested Wetland: The dominant trees in the lower areas of the site are sweet
t gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) FAC+, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) FAC, willow oak
(Quercus phellos) FACW-, and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) FAC. The shrub layer is
' dominated by privet (Ligustrum sinense) FAC and red maple (Acer rubrum) FAC.
Dominant vines are smilax (Smilax rotundifolia) FACU and poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans) FAC, and dominant herbs are Japanese grass (Microstegium vimineum) FAC+.
' The vegetation in this community was found to be hydrophytic. Greater than 50 percent of
the dominant species were found to have a wetland indicator status of OBL, FACW, or
FAC.
' Soils - Per the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service 1997, Figure 2) two soil map units encompass the proposed
construction area. The eastern half of the construction area is mapped as Chewacla and
Wehadkee Soils, 0-2 percent slopes, frequently flooded (ChA), while the western half of the
proposed construction area is mapped as Appling Urban Land Complex, 2-10 percent
slopes (AuC). The Chewacla Series are hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
State List. The Appling Series are non-hydric per the Federal Hydric Soils List and the
' State List.
The Chewacla Series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils. These soils are on flood plains in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. The
soils of the Chewacla Series are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts.
A representative profile of the Chewacla series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-4 inches, brown 7.5 YR 4/4 loam
Bw1 - 4-14 inches, dark yellowish brown 7.5 YR 4/4 silty clay
Bw2 -14-26 inches, dark yellowish brown 10 YR 4/4 silty clay loam.

The Appling Series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils. These
soils are on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. The soils of the Appling Series
are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.
A representative profile of the Appling Series has been described by the NRCS as:
Ap - 0-9 inches, yellowish brown 10 YR 5/4 sandy loam
BA - 9-12 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 sandy clay loam
Bt1 - 12-19 inches, reddish yellow 7.5 YR 6/8 clay loam with common medium
prominent red 2.5 YR 5/8 mottles.

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Soils across the study area were observed with the aid of a "sharphooter" shovel. Five test
pits were dug within the area of proposed construction. Soils observed on the site were
observed to closely match published descriptions for the Chewacla and Appling Series as
described in the Soil Survey of Granville County, North Carolina (NRCS 1997).
Summary and Conclusion
ENSR concluded there are jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the study area,
including Fishing Creek and a riparian wetland adjacent to the creek on the CertainTeed
I' property. The wetland boundary was flagged in the field and surveyed by Regional Land
Surveyors (Figure 2). The three mandatory wetland parameters were observed within
the area delineated as a wetland (see Appendix A for photos and data forms).
' Vegetation throughout the study area qualifies as hydrophytic vegetation. The soils in
the wetland area are considered hydric soils, and wetland hydrology is present.

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' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:Wet A
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot A 1
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Nvssa sylvatica T FAC 11.
4. Lonicera japonica V FAC- 12.
5. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 14.
7. U/mus americana S FACW 15.
8. Acer rubrum S FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 87.5%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available x Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): topic Fluvaq uentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10 YR 5/2 10 YR 5/6 few/bright
10-18+ 10 YR 6/1 7.5 YR 5/8 mangygh t Mn concretions
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol x Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Few manganese concretions
WETLAND DETERMINATION

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR Intemational State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Acer rubrum T FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar styracif/ua T FAC+ 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium H FAC+ 13.
6. Ligustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tido Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 3 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat p oorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-4 10 YR 4/1
4-18 10 YR 6/1 10 YR 6/8 many bright
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot 132
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION

Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Carpinus caroliniana S FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar stvracif/ua S FAC+ 11.
4. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Applin£ Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 2.5 Y 5/4 sandy clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X Within a Wetland? Yes_ No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Remarks:

' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot Cl
(explain on reverse if needed)
I VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda T FAC 9.
2. Li4uidambar styraciflua T FAC+ 10.
3. Vaccinium staminium S FACU 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Vitis rotundifolia V FAC 13.
6. Lonicera iaponica V FAC- 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 66.7%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other _ Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >18 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >18 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Appling Urban Complex Drainage Class: well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thremic Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No X
Profile Descrletion:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 2/2
3-18 10 YR 5/4 10 YR 4-2 ( 2-6") CFP
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soils Present? Yes - No X
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wotland? Yes_ No X
Remarks:
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' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)

Project / Site: CertainTeed Corporation Oxford Facility Date: 2/10/2005
Applicant / Owner: CertainTeed Corporation County: Granville
Investigator: ENSR International State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Wet C
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: Corps Plot C2
(explain on reverse if needed)
1 VEGETATION

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Liriodendron tulipifera T FAC 9.
2. Quercus phellos T FACW- 10.
3. Plantanus occidentalis T FACW- 11.
4. Smilax rotundifolia V FAC 12.
5. Microstegium vimenium if FAC+ 13.
6. Liqustrum sinense S FAC 14.
7. Acer rubrum S FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other x Inundated (locally)
x Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: x Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Slight buttressing, locally inundated.

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla and Wehadkee Soils
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): typic Fluvaquentic D, stnidepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 O 10 YR 3/2
2-6 10 YR 3/1 fine sandy loam
6-12 2.5 Y 6/1 10 YR 6/4 MMP sandy loam
7.5 YR 5/6 FFD
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes X No
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No _
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? The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland impacts were requested. Please
provide $ This additional fee -must be received before your application can be reviewed.
? Please complete Section(s) on the application.
? Please provide a signed copy of the application.
? Please provide copies of the application, copies of the site plans and other supporting information.
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