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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 19, 2005
Mr. Dennis Gwaltney
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities - Engineering Division
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC, 28216
Subject Property: Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project # 04-1578
Mecklenburg County
Approval Of 401 Water Quality Certification And Authorization Certificate per the Catawba River
Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0243) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Gwaltney:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place
temporary fill within or otherwise impact approximately 2.66 acres of wetlands plus temporary fill and/or
crossings in 600 linear feet of streams for the purpose of constructing the Long Creek Parallel Outfall, as
described within your application materials received September 27, 2004, December 8, 2004 and January
19, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3374 (GC3374). The
Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit No. 12 when issued by the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE). This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to
the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 2B .0243. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise
comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Duke Power regulations and permits.
Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as
depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved
(Units) Plan Location or Reference
Stream 600 (feet) PCN
404/CAMA Wetlands 2.66 acres PCN
401 Wetlands Certification 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/ncwetlands
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2. Diffuse Flow
An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive
velocities through the protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into
the stream as identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0243(5).
3. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act and the Catawba riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 213 .0243. If you
have any questions, please telephone Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699
or Cyndi Karoly at 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
AWK/cbk
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures: Certificate of Completion
GC 3373
cc: Joey Lawler, S&ME, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28273
Duke Power Lake Management, PO Box 1006, Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 041578Long(Mecklenburg)401+Buffer
Re: Long Creek Sewer Project in Charlotte
Subject: Re: Long Creek Sewer Project in Charlotte
From: Ed Schwartzman <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:48:23 -0500
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi,
I looked over SM&E response to my on-hold letter for the sewer project.
They have adequately responded to all my questions and I have no more questions at
this time. I would recommend sending it to the region for their review, however, as
the consultant seems so anxious to move ahead, I'll leave that up to you.
Talk to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Ed
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To:
Mr. Ed Schwartzman
Firm: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Ste 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
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WE ARE SENDING YOU: ® Attached
? Maps ? Reports
? Copy of Letter ® Application
COPIES DATE
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? Plans ? Samples
DESCRIPTION
the Following Items:
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1 01/14105 Response to Request for Additional Information -No. 12 application package.
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
® For Your Approval ? For Review and Comment
? For Your Use ? For Bids Due:
? As Requested
Comments: Thank you in advance for expediting this project. Let me know if you have questions
regarding the attached. - Joey
S&ME Project Number: 1357-04-462 Signed:
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This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of
Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and
legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual
or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or
the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited.
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SW E, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine'fallevrd
Charlotte, North Carol6h
704.523.4726
Fax: [phone]
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Lisa Beckstrom - Re: DWQ Project No. 04-1578 Page 1
From: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
To: Lisa Beckstrom <[e-mail]>
Date: 1/10/2005 2:21:32 PM
Subject: Re: DWQ Project No. 04-1578
I'll add this note to the file to trigger us to forward the file to Ed
to review when the new comments arrive.
Lisa Beckstrom wrote:
>Dear Ms. Karoly:
>Please reference the Long Creek Parallel Sewer Project Nationwide 12
>permit application (DWQ Project No. 04-1578), submitted by S&ME, Inc. on
>behalf of Woolpert Inc. (design consultant) and the owner,
>Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU).
>DWQ's first request for additional information was outlined in an
>October 1, 2004 letter from Nicole Thompson. Our written response to
>this initial request letter, along with all revised figures, plan sheets
>and supporting documentation, was received by your office on December 8,
>2004.
>On December 29, 2004, DWQ issued a second letter, authored by Ed
>Schwartzman, asking for additional information. Apparently, all of the
>issues identified in the October 1 letter had been addressed to your
>satisfaction by our December 8 response. However, several new issues
>were raised in the second set of review comments.
>In a telephone conversation with Ed Schwartzman, we have discussed the
>current comments and will respond accordingly next week. We respectfully
>request that our responses to the current comments be addressed by Mr.
>Schwartzman in hopes that we can complete the permitting process in a
>timely manner.
>Please look forward to our written response to the December 29 comments
>with additional documentation requested. Thank you for your
>consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can
>provide additional information.
>Lisa
>Lisa J. Beckstrom, C.W.B., C.E.
>Natural Resources Department Manager
>S&ME, Inc.
>9751 Southern Pine Blvd.
>Charlotte, NC 28241-7668
>704-523-4726
>704-525-3953 fax
>www.smeinc.com
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January 14, 2005
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Mr. Ed Schwartzman
Reference: Response to Second Request for Additional Information
Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462
DWQ Project No. 04-1578
Dear Mr. Schwartzman:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME), on behalf of Woolpert LLP (Woolpert) and in cooperation with Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU) is pleased to submit this response to your December 29, 2004
request for additional information regarding our Nationwide 12 permit application for the Long
Creek Parallel Outfall project (Division of Water Quality [DWQ] Project No. 04-1578).
DWQ's first request for additional information was outlined in an October 1, 2004 letter from
Nicole Thompson. Our written response to this initial request letter, along with all revised
figures, plan sheets and supporting documentation, was received by your office on December 8,
2004.
This letter outlines our response to your second letter, which requests additional information not
specified in your initial, October 1, 2004 letter. Accordingly, we have listed below the additional
requested information items, and, as specified during our January 5, 2004 telephone
conversation, provided a response to each.
SBME, Inc. [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.5560 rw.r.smcinc.corn
Response to Second Request for Additional Information S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC January 14, 2005
In accordance with your request, we are providing the following information:
1. Plan Details
a. Please account for the small wetland impact between manholes 6 and 7 (6a and 7a).
As discussed during our aforementioned telephone conversation, the wetland located between
manholes (MH) 6A and 7A is identified as a portion of Wetland C. Accordingly, impacts to this
portion of the wetland have been accounted for and were quantified in Table 1 (Temporary
Wetland Impacts) of our December 7, 2004 Addendum to Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12
Application submittal.
b. Please account for wetland impact H in wetland totals.
Wetland H, although located within the existing sewer easement, is located outside of the
project's disturbance footprint, and will not be impacted (Sheet 7 of 18, Contract A plan sheets
attached to our December 7, 2004 Addendum to NWP No. 12 Application submittal).
c. Please include temporary stream crossing adjacent to Oakdale Road in impact totals.
The subject stream is considered non jurisdictional. S&ME personnel completed DWQ's Stream
Classification Form for the channel, and have included this form, along with photos of the
subject stream, with this letter (Attachment A). Since this feature is not jurisdictional, impacts
were not included in Table 3 (Temporary Stream Impacts) of our December 7, 2004 Addendum
to NWP No. 12 Application submittal.
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Response to Second Request for Additional Information S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC January 14, 2005
d. Please make crossing of Tributary 4, and (by way of our telephone conversation),
Tributary 7 perpendicular.
The proposed project is designed to parallel an existing sewerline. Accordingly, the horizontal
alignment of the proposed sewer minimizes additional disturbance to the environment, limits the
width of the construction corridor, and reduces construction costs. The parallel alignment also
minimizes the width of the permanent easement, and permanent impacts required for operation
and maintenance of the sewer after the construction period. As temporary and permanent
easement widths are minimized, property acquisition costs are also reduced.
With respect to Tributary 4, the design was modified to adjust the horizontal alignment of
proposed Manhole 31 B out of the creek bank of the tributary. This made the existing and
proposed sewer alignments slightly converging in this area, rather than parallel, and resulted in a
crossing angle at the tributary outside the desired window of 75° to 105°. To make a
perpendicular crossing, it would be necessary to:
¦ widen the construction corridor and area of disturbance;
¦ encroach farther into a residential property, causing further disruption of the
property and increasing acquisition costs;
¦ an alignment change at this time would require the acquisition of additional
easements and delay completion of the proposed outfall;
¦ require the construction to encroach farther into the side of a steep slope, and;
¦ add an additional manhole and increase the length of the sewer, further increasing
construction costs.
The proposed line cannot be moved any closer to the existing sewer due to the differences in
elevation of the two sewers.
In regard to Tributary 7, realignment of the proposed sewer to the upland side of the creek for a
perpendicular crossing would widen the construction corridor, increase the disturbance footprint
and result in additional clearing of mature, hardwood forest. Realignment of the proposed sewer
on the stream side would place the existing sewer in jeopardy, due to the difference in the
elevation of the two sewers.
Response to Second Request for Additional Information
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
January 14, 2005
e. Please account for impacts to intermittent streams.
In accordance with our telephone conversation, impacts to intermittent streams were accounted
for in Table 3 (Temporary Stream Impacts) of our December 7, 2004 Addendum to NWP No. 12
Application submittal.
2. Avoidance and Minimization
a. Please avoid or minimize the following impacts or explain why minimization is not
possible: wetland impact I, L, M, Q, S, T and U.
Justification and/or avoidance and minimization measures for each of the wetland areas
identified in your letter are provided by Table 1 below.
Table 1. Justification/Avoidaiice/Minimization Table
Wetland Impact Area of
Site 1D Temporary Justification and/or Avoidance and Minimization
Impact acre
_ Segment of proposed project between MH 13A and 14A minimizes impacts
to Wetland I by crossing this wetland at the most narrow point (Attachment
I ?- C, Sheet 3B of 317). Segment between MH 14A and 15A must cross
i c? r'1 additional wetland in order to make a perpendicular crossing under
J
I 0.09 Belmeade Drive, as mandated by NCDOT. The presence of the existing
sewerline and Long Creek prohibit shifting the proposed parallel sewer line
farther north. Wetland I extends along the toe-of-slope prohibiting the
alignment to be moved farther south. Proposed construction corridor will
not exceed 40 feet in wetland area.
On January 7, 2005, S&ME personnel completed an additional field visit to
this portion of the alignment, and observed the presence of a linear wetland
area (an extension of Wetland K) that prohibits shifting the alignment of
0
16 proposed sewerline between MH 20A and 22A farther northeast, without
L . incurring additional impacts. The proposed construction corridor will not
exceed 40 feet in wetland area. Attachment A includes photos of the
adjacent jurisdictional area, while Exhibit 1 in Attachment B, and Sheet 3B
of 3F in Attachment C depict the location of this wetland.
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Response to Second Request for Additional Information S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC January 14, 2005
The presence of the wetland area described above prohibits shifting the
alignment of the proposed sewerline between MH 20A and 22A farther
northeast. Proposed construction corridor will not exceed 40 feet in wetland
M 0.01 area. Attachment A includes photos of the adjacent jurisdictional area, while
Exhibit 1 in Attachment B, and Sheet 3B of 3F in Attachment C depict the
approximate location of this wetland.
Shifting the alignment of the proposed sewerline farther west would require
additional impacts to mature forested areas, and necessitate a wider
disturbance footprint, since the existing sewerline could no longer be used as
Q 0.03 part of the construction corridor. Alignment of the sewerline as proposed
would result only in minimal impacts to disturbed wetlands within the
existing sewerline easement. Proposed construction corridor will not exceed
40 feet in wetland area.
The total area of Wetland S is 0.0064 acre. The proposed construction
S 0.00 corridor has been narrowed such that no impacts to Wetland S will occur
(Attachment B, Exhibit 2).
The total area of Wetland T is 0.1011 acre. The proposed construction
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0 corridor has been narrowed such that 0.0574 acre of temporary impact to
T . Wetland T will occur (Attachment B, Exhibit 3). Proposed construction
corridor will be less than 40 feet in wetland area.
The total area of Wetland U is 0.0073 acre. The proposed construction
0
01 corridor has been narrowed such that 0.00067 acre of temporary impact to
U . Wetland U will occur (Attachment B, Exhibit 4). Proposed construction
corridor will be less than 40 feet in wetland area.
Impacts to each wetland area are identified in Table 2 below. Please note that in our initial
submittal, impacts to certain wetland areas (Wetland G and P - see highlighted cells in Table 2)
were not detected in AutoCAD, as the area of disturbance was less than two significant digits,
and accordingly, these areas were not included in the initial impact calculations. However, in
accordance with our telephone conversation, we have now rounded the proposed impacts up to
0.01 acre for each, and included these areas in Table 2.
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Response to Second Request for Additional Information
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
January 14, 2005
Table 2 - Wetland Impacts
Wetland
Appx.
Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site ID Type of Impact Impact 100-year
Nearest Type of Wetland
(See Figs. (acre) Floodplain* Stream (]f)
3A-3F
A Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.11 Yes 50 Forested
B Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.61 Yes 20 Forested
C Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.24 Yes 30 Forested
D Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.35 Partial 50 Forested
E Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.15 Yes 100 Forested
F Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 350 Forested

C;

Tcniporary Till, Clearing i
0.01
Yes
200
Scrub/Shrub

H No Impact - wetland
00
0
Yes
100
Forested
located completely .
outside of corridor
I Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.09 Yes 100 Forested
J Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.23 Yes 50 Scrub/Shrub
K Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 130 Forested
L Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.16 Yes 20 Forested
M Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 160 Forested
N Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 50 Forested
0 Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.28 Yes 40 Forested
P
Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 ! Yes 40 Forested
Q Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.03 Yes 80 Forested
Response to Second Request for Additional Information
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
January 14, 2005
R Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 80 Emergent
S No Impact 0.00 Yes 80 Scrub-shrub
T Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 30 Forested
U Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 50 Scrub/Shrub
V Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.06 Yes 70 Scrub/Shrub
AR Clearing, Temporary Fill 0.14 Yes 50 Shrub/Scrub and
for Access Road Forested
Total temporary impacts to wetland areas are 2.66 acres. Please note that impacts associated
with construction of an access road through Wetland AR were identified as permanent in our
initial application. However, the portion of the access road located within the project corridor
will be returned to pre-construction contours following construction of the project. Accordingly,
impacts to Wetland AR are temporary, and the project will result in no permanent impacts to
wetlands.
Please note one additional change: During the January 7, 2005 field visit, it was determined that
the location of Tributary 1 (Attachment C, Figure 3B of 3F) was not accurately depicted on the
plan sheets. Tributary 1 is actually located outside the project corridor (Attachment C, Figure 3B
of 3F), and will not be impacted by the proposed project. Accordingly, the total amount of
temporary impacts to jurisdictional streams has been reduced from 640 linear feet (10 to 6001f.
a. Please explain why major stream crossings 6 and 7 cannot be avoided by placing new
sewerline on the north bank of Long Creek.
Although the horizontal alignment of the proposed sewer was designed to be parallel, the
existing sewer alignment and proposed alignment is through an area of a golf course. The
proposed alignment does not encroach upon a fairway or an area of play within the course. The
alignment as currently proposed runs through an open field and part of the practice range. This
location has much less impact on golf course operations than that which would occur if the
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Response to Second Request for Additional Information S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC January 14, 2005
alignment were placed on the north side of the creek. Placing the proposed sewer on the north
side of Long Creek would:
¦ Significantly increase the disturbance of the operational area of the course during
construction, and at a much costlier impact to the course;
¦ require CMU to acquire, operate and maintain two separate sewer corridors through
the existing course;
¦ increase the impacts to the overall golf course operations during periods when
maintenance activities are required; and
¦ present CMU with significant property acquisition issues.
In light of the factors referenced above, this portion of the proposed project was designed for the
south side of the creek.
Please note that both CMU and the Mooresville Regional Office of DWQ consider this a high
priority project, and thus we trying to expedite installation of these facilities. We hope that this
information adequately addresses our client's proposed project modifications, as well as your
additional questions regarding the application. Please do not hesitate to call us at 704.523.4726
if we can answer questions, or provide additional information.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
ler
al Resources Project Manager
Lisa J. Beckstr C.E., C.W.B.
Natural Resources Department Manager
JoL/LJB/jol
Attachment A: Photographs and Stream Classification Form for drainage feature adjacent to
Oakdale Road and Photographs of Jurisdictional Area Northeast of Manholes 20A
and 22A
Attachment B: Exhibits 1 through 4
Attachment C: Figures 3A through 3F
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Response to Second Request for Additional Information S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC January 14, 2005
cc: Dennis Gwaltney, P.E., CMU
Alan Johnson, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
Amanda Jones, USACOE
Roger Nelson, P.E., Woolpert
Paul Watson, P.E., Woolpert
USFWS, Asheville Field Office
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NCDWQ Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Long Creek Parallel Outfall River Basin: Catawba County: Meek.
Evaluator: Joey Lawler DWQ project No:
Nearest Named Stream: Long Creek Date: 01/06/04
USGS QUAD: Mountain Island Lake Lat: 35° 19'43"N Lon: 80154'33"W
Location/Directions: East side of Oakdale Road, South side of Long Creels
Stream ID: 11-120-2.5 WS-IV
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of die evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream--
this rating system should not be used*
PRIMARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
T !'nmm?rnhnlntrv Ahcent `Vpalc Moderate Strom
1 Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0 1 2 3
3 Are Natural Levees Present? 0 1 2 3
4 Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 2 3
5 Is There An Active Or Relic Flood lain 0 1 2 3
6 Is The Channel Braided? 0 1 2 3
7 Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 2 3
8 Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 2 3
9 Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present 0 1 2 3
10) Is A 2° Order Or Greater Channel (As
Indicated On Topo Map AncUOr In Field)
Present?
No = 0
Yes = 3
NO I L: It tied & hank Uaused esy uilcntng Ana w i i tivu i 3muo5ny i ncn 3L U1 c-v
PRIMARY GEOi1IORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 4
II. Hydrology Absent Wealc lviouerate k,)tron T
1) Is There A Groundwater Flow/Discharge 0 1 2 3
Present?
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 0
ITT Rinlnav
Absent Weals Moderate Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
3) Is Peri hyton Present? 0_ 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present'?- 0 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1
SECONDARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
I Geomor holog
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There a Head Cut? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Is There a Grade Control Present in 0 .5 1 1.5
Channel?
3) Does Topography Indicate a Natural 0 .5 1 1.5
Drainage Way?
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1.5
11 NVflrnlnnV
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter Present 1.5 1 .5 0
in Streambed?
2) Is Sediment (or) Debris Present on Plants? 0 .5 1 1.5

3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Is Water in Channel and >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (Note: If ditch indicated in No. 9 0 .5 1 1.5
above, ski this step and No. 5 below*)
5) Is There Water Present in Channel during 0 .5 1 1.5
Dry Conditions or in Growing Season?
G) Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides of Yes - 1.5 Into - 0
Channel or in Head Cut?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1
ITT- 'Rinlnov
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Are Amphibians Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
3) Are Aquatic Turtles Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Are Crayfish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
G) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus
Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
SAV Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly
OBL FACW FAC FACU UPL
8) Are Wetland Plants in Streambed? 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
(*NOTE: If Total Abscnce OjAll Plants In Stremnbed As Noted Above Skip I7iis Step UNLESS SAV Yrescnt*).
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:.5
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = 8
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
Signature:
Photos of subject non jurisdictional stream (adjacent to Oakdale Road)
within proposed project corridor, taken 01.06.05.
4u x..,._ if:
Photos of wetland area located north of the proposed project corridor between MH 20-A and 22-A,
taken 01.07.05. Presence of this linear wetland prohibits further shifting of proposed alignment.
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POTENTIAL WETLAND ' - ' -
A-V WETLAND IDENTIFICATION
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v SCALE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY:
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?W ATFRQ Michael F. Easley, Governor
\O William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
?'- Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 29, 2004
DWQ Project # 04-1578
Mecklenburg County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities - Engineering Division
Attn: Mr. Dennis Gwaltney
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28212
Subject Property: Long Creek Parallel Outfall
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Gwaltney:
On September 27, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated
September 24, 2004 and additional information received on December 8, 2004 to impact
wetlands and streams to construct the proposed sanitary sewer extension. 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 account for small wetland impact between manhole 6 and 7
?b. Please account for wetland impact H in wetland totals.
c. Please include temporary stream crossing adjacent to Oakdale Road in impact totals.
d. Please make crossing of Tributary 7 an important intermittent by manhold 31B
perpendicular.
e. Please account for impacts to intermittent streams.
2. Avoidance or Minimization
a. Please avoid or minimize following impacts or explain why minimization is not
possible: wetland impacts I, L, M. Q, S. T and U.
401 Oversight/ Express Review Permitting 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/ncwetiands
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b. Please explain why major stream crossing 6 and 7 cannot be avoided by placing new
sewer line on north bank of long creek
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in
writing and Alan Johnson of the DWQ Mooresville 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 Ed Schwartzman or Cyndi Karoly at
919-733-1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss
this matter.
Sincerely,
C GY ti
C ell Karo y, Superv's r
0 versight / Expres e iew Permitting
CBK/bs
cc: Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Joey Lawler, S&ME, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Filename: 04-1578 Long Creek (Mecklenburg) On Hold 2
DWQ Project No. 04-1578
Subject: DWQ Project No. 04-1578
From: "Lisa Beckstrom" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2005 16:09:07 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Please reference the Long Creek Parallel Sewer Project Nationwide 12
permit application (DWQ Project No. 04-1578), submitted by S&ME,
Inc. on
behalf of Woolpert Inc. (design consultant) and the owner,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU).
DWQ's first request for additional information was outlined in an
October 1, 2004 letter from Nicole Thompson. Our written response
to
this initial request letter, along with all revised figures, plan
sheets
and supporting documentation, was received by your office on
December 8,
2004.
On December 29, 2004, DWQ issued a second letter, authored by Ed
Schwartzman, asking for additional information. Apparently, all of
the
issues identified in the October 1 letter had been addressed to your
satisfaction by our December 8 response. However, several new issues
were raised in the second set of review comments.
In a telephone conversation with Ed Schwartzman, we have discussed
the
current comments and will respond accordingly next week. We
respectfully
request that our responses to the current comments be addressed by
Mr.
Schwartzman in hopes that we can complete the permitting process in
a
timely manner.
Please look forward to our written response to the December 29
comments
with additional documentation requested. Thank you for your
consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can
provide additional information.
Lisa
Lisa J. Beckstrom, C.W.B., C.E.
Natural Resources Department Manager
S&ME, Inc.
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DWQ Project No. 04-1578
9751 Southern Pine Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28241-7668
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Totals ife.) li!:aC Print
Facility Name Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities: Long Creels Parallel I County Mecklenburg
Project Number 04 15713 County2
0Inactive Region Mooresville
Project Type pill-pose of extension of sanitary sewer I DCM Office
Location Long Creek 303(d) Gutter Branch Charlotte I COE Office Asheville
401s Last Total Total Total Mit Recvd Sent to Recvd Action 401 401 Totals Mit
Recvd From Date Region Region Date Last Action Acres Feet Acres Feet
APP 9/27/2004 12/29/2005 hold
I? 401 ;
Total for Project:
Inspections/ Violations
Inspection Date Inspector Compliant Letter Type Date Sent Reply Date Current St
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260

Attention: Ms. Nicole Thomson (? M
Reference: Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application 1"1 ?k-C7
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Long Creek Parallel Outfall l1wU D
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina DEC 0 8 2004
S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462 DENR-WATER QUAUTY
DWQ Project No. 04-1578 V W03ANDSTORIAVATERBRAlla
Dear Ms. Thomson:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME), on behalf of Woolpert LLP (Woolpert) and in cooperation with Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU) is pleased to submit this addendum to the previously submitted
pen-nit application for the Long Creek Parallel Outfall project (DWQ Project No. 04-1578). 'This
letter presents modifications to the proposed project design that have taken place since our initial
permit application submitted on September 24, 2004. Also presented in this letter is our
response to your October 1, 2004 Request for Additional Information letter.
Modifications to Alignment
Modifications to the design of the project resulted in the relocation of a portion of the proposed
alignment. During an October 14, 2004 on-site meeting with Amanda Jones of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, it was determined that a portion of Long Creek now flows through the
SS.ME, Inc. Mailing address: [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. P.O. Box 7668 [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Charlotte, North Carolina 28241-7668 %V%7 .'.stacinc.com
Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
existing sewer right-of-way. A new channel, formed by a breach in the bank of Long Creek,
roughly parallels the main stem of the creek for approximately 2,000 linear feet. In addition,
several other portions of the existing sewer have become eroded and subject to additional
erosion. The new channel and eroded portions of the existing sewer are located roughly between
proposed manhole (MH) IA2 and MH 14A. Accordingly, this portion of the proposed outfall,
while still roughly paralleling the existing sewer easement, has been shifted landward (farther
away) from Long Creek. Relocation of the proposed parallel outfall will limit potential impacts
to the new channel (Long Creek) or eroded areas that may occur during construction activities.
The temporary wetland impacts resulting from the revised alignment have been updated to
reflect the proposed changes. Accordingly, the total temporary impacts resulting from the
proposed project have been reduced from approximately 2.71 acres to approximately 2.50 acres.
The proposed alignment, including the revised segment, is depicted on Figures 3A-3F. In
addition, plan sheets depicting the proposed work in greater detail have been included for your
review.
The revised impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams resulting from the proposed design
modifications are identified in the following tables. Table 1 identifies temporary impacts
associated with construction of the proposed sewer outfall parallel to the existing, 30-foot
easement, or within an adjoining, supplemental 15-foot easement. The temporary impact
calculations include a 10-foot wide temporary construction easement (TCE) adjacent to the
supplemental easement (on the side farthest from Long Creek). Table 2 identifies the permanent
impacts associated with the construction of an access road for the proposed project. Total
pennanent impacts resulting from the proposed project are approximately 0.14 acre. These
permanent impacts were not specified in the original permit application. Temporary impacts to
waters of the U.S. are identified in Table 3. The total temporary impacts to waters of the U.S are
limited to 640 If.
1)
Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
December 7, 2004
Table I - Temporary Wetland Impacts
Wetland Appx.
Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site ID Type of Impact Impact 100-year Nearest Type of Wetland
(See Figs. (acres) Floodplain* Stream (10
3A-3F)

A Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.11 Yes 50 Forested
B Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.61 Yes 20 Forested
C Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.24 Yes 30 Forested
D Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.35 Partial 50 Forested
E Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.15 Yes 100 Forested
F Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 350 Forested
1 Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.09 Yes 100 Forested
J Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.23 Yes 50 Scrub/Shrub
K Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 130 Forested
L Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.16 Yes 20 Forested
M Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 160 Forested
N Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 50 Forested
0 Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.28 Yes 40 Forested
Q Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.03 Yes 80 Forested
R Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 80 Emergent
T Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.05 Yes 30 Forested
U
Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.01 Yes 50 Scrub/Shrub
V Temporary Fill, Clearing 0.06 Yes 70 Scrub/Shrub
Note: Three additional wetland areas, G, H, P and S, are located within the project corridor and identified on Figures
3A-3F, but will not be impacted by the proposed project.

Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC
S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
December 7, 2004
Table 2 - Permanent Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact

Site ID
Type of
Area of Impact Located within

100-year
Appx. Distance to

Type of Wetland
(see Fig. 3D) Impact (acres) Flood lain* Nearest Stream (If)

Clearing, Scrub/Shrub and
AR Permanent 0.14 Yes 50 Forested
Fill for
Access Road
Table 3 - Temporary Stream Impacts
Stream Impact Length of Average Width
of Stream Before
Site ID Type of Impact Impact Stream Name
Impact Classification
(See Fig. 3A-3F) (10 (feet)
Major Crossing I Temporary 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Crossing/Ri ra
Tributary Temporary
40 UT of Long
5
Perennial
Crossing I Crossin /Ri ra Creek
Major Crossing 2 Temporary
Crossing/Rl ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Major Crossing 3 Temporary 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Crossin /Ri ra
Tributary Temporary
40 UT of Long
4
Intermittent
Crossing 2 Crossing/Ri ra Creek
Major Crossing 4 Temporary
Crossing/Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Major Crossing 5 Temporary
Crossing/Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Major Crossing 6 Temporary
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
Major Crossing 7 Temporary
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
Tributary 3 Temporary 40 UT of Long 5 Perennial
Crossin /Ri ra Creek
Major Crossing 8 Temporary
Crossing/Ri ra 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
Tributary 4 Temporary 40 UT of Long 5 Intermittent
Crossin /Ri ra Creek
Tributary 5 Temporary 40 UT of Long 3 Intermittent
Crossing/Ri ra Creek
Tributary 6 Temporary 40 UT of Long 6 Perennial
Crossing/Ri ra Creek
Tributary 7 Temporary 40 UT of Long 5 Intermittent
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Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
Response to Request for Additional Information
In accordance with your request, we are providing the following information:
1. Water Quality Certification
a. Please explain why this project can't adhere to conditions 5 and 9 of Nationwide
12 (WQC No. 3374).
Condition 5 - The proposed project cannot comply with Condition 5 (Any wastewater
line that crosses any stream shown on the most recent version of the 1:24,000 USGS
topographic map or NRCS County Soil Survey as permanent or intermittent shall be
installed with no joints connected within the footprint of a stream channel or within 2 feet
of the stream banks) at all crossing locations because the pipeline crossings of Long
Creek are greater than 20 feet, and the maximum manufactured length of pipe is 20 feet.
Therefore, at least one pipe joint will be located within the creek crossing.
The project will comply with the requirement that all stream crossings will be made using
ferrous pipe. Ductile iron pipe with rubber gasket joints is specified to be used at all
crossings of Long Creek. Depending on the ductile iron pipe supplier, the lengths of each
pipe are either 18 feet or 20 feet. The pipe will be lined and pressure rated, even though
the pipe will only be used for a gravity sewer. Pipe pressure class will be 350 psi, which
is a rated working pressure for the pipe. Each length of pipe is factory hydrostatically
tested at 500 psi. For 48-inch diameter pipe, the wall thickness is 0.70 inch, and for 42-
inch diameter pipe, the wall thickness is 0.63 inch. This is the same pipe dimensions,
gasket, and material that are used for potable water mains.
There are locations where the pipeline will be crossing jurisdictional streams that are less
than 18 feet in width (see Table 3). In those locations, ductile iron pipe will be used to
cross the stream. The ductile iron pipe will be placed so that a length of pipe will be
centered under the stream, and no joints will be located under the stream.
Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
Condition 9 - CMU has modified their plans such that the proposed project will now be
constructed in compliance with Condition 9 (Placement of rip rap is restricted to the
stream bottom and banks directly impacted by the placement of the utility lute. Rip rap
may only be used below the normal high water level. The stream cross section must be
restored to its original grade and elevation. Placement of rip rap or other materials
shall not result in de-stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of
the crossing). Accordingly, placement of riprap will be restricted to the stream bottom
and banks directly impacted by placement of the utility line. Riprap will only be used
below the ordinary high water level. Placement of the riprap will not result in
destabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the crossing.
b. Please explain bow this project will comply with NCAC 02B.0216, Water Supply
Regulations.
CMU has reviewed the subject water supply regulations. Accordingly, the project as
planned will be in compliance with NCAC 0213.0216 - Fresh Surface Water Quality
Standards for WS-IV, in addition to applicable best usages specified for Class C waters.
2. Plan Details
Please provide plan details for each wetland impact and stream crossing at a scale of
V = 50' or finer.
As requested in your October 1, 2004 Request for Additional Information letter, we are
attaching 24-inch x 36-inch plan and profile sheets of the proposed sewer alignment
printed at a scale of 1 inch = 40 feet, horizontal, and 1 inch = 4 feet vertical.
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Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
3. Restoration
Please provide a schedule and restoration plan for each temporary stream crossing.
Complete restoration of stream and wetland crossings will be undertaken following each
individual crossing. CMU will employ a "seed-as-you-go" method in accordance with
the CMU Design Manual. Contract documents specify that a native restoration mix shall
be applied at a rate of 25 pounds per acre, with no fertilizer or lime. Construction will be
completed in a linear fashion, with limited regress across previously-restored portions of
the corridor. S&ME is under contract to provide a biologist on-site periodically during
the restoration activities to monitor the contractor's compliance with the conditions
specified by NWP-12 and the corresponding Water Quality Certification.
As also requested during your telephone conversation with our Lisa Beckstrom, Table 4 lists the
proposed temporary stream crossings, and references the appropriate plan sheet where the
streambank stabilization cross section is identified.
Table 4 -Streambanlc Stabilization Table
Stream Impact Site ID Figure Depicting
Crossing Plan Sheet Depicting
Crossing Streambank Stabilization
Drawing
Major Crossing I 3B Contract A - 8 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary Crossing 1 3B Contract A - 9 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 2 3B Contract A - 12 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 3 3B Contract A - 13 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary Crossing 2 3C Contract A - 14 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 4 3C Contract A - 15 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 5 3C Contract B - 4 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 6 3C Contract B - 5 of 18 Exhibit 1
Major Crossing 7 3C Contract B - 6 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 3 3C Contract B - 8 of 18 Exhibit 1
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Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
Major Crossing 8 3C Contract B - 10 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 4 3D Contract B - 14 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 5 3D Contract B - 15 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 6 3D Contract B - 16 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 7 3E Contract C - 4 of 18 Exhibit 1
Tributary 8 (Gutter Branch) 3E Contract C - 10 of 18 Exhibit 1
For your convenience, we have also included as Exhibit 1, an 8-1/2-inch x 11-inch cross-
sectional view of a typical streambank stabilization.
Additional Information
During field review of a proposed access road area off of Simpson Road, seven stems of the
Federally and State-listed endangered Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schtiveinitzii) were
observed near an existing water transmission main right-of-way. The location of these plants
was surveyed and it was determined that the plants are located outside of the existing and
proposed future rights-of-way for the Long Creek Parallel Outfall project. An Element
Occurrence Record will be filled out and submitted to the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program for their records. No other terrestrial protected species were observed during field
review.
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Addendum to Nationwide Permit No. 12 Application S&ME Project Number 1357-04-462
Long Creek Parallel Outfall, Mecklenburg County, NC December 7, 2004
We hope that this information adequately addresses your questions regarding the initial
application. Please do not hesitate to call us at 704.523.4726 if we can answer questions, or
provide additional information.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
704.523.4726
Fax: [phone]
TO: Ms. Nicole Thomspon
Firm: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Ste 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
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WE ARE SENDING YOU: ® Attached ? Under a Separate cover via: the Following Items:
? Maps ? Reports ? Plans ? Samples ? Invoice
? Copy of Letter ® Application
COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION
1 12/7/04 Addendum to the Nationwide Permit No. 12 application pac
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: 1I
® For Your Approval ? For Review and Comment
? For Your Use ? For Bids Due: DEC O S 2004
? As Requested DENR-VVATERQUALITY
Comments: Let me know if you have question regarding the attached. L'-VVL? s93At@STOiL'^.iATERB.W-Xi
S&ME Project Number: 1357-04-462 Signed: ( y A (j) ?2 V'

This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of
Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and
legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual
or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended
recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or
the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited.

November 3, 2004
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Ms. Nichole Thomson
Reference: Request for Placement of Project "On Hold"
Nationwide Permit No. 12
Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462
Dear Ms. Thomson:
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This letter is in reference to the proposed Long Creek Parallel Outfall project (DWQ Project No.
04-1578). The initial application for impacts to wetlands and waters of the United States in
accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 was submitted to your
office on September 24, 2004.
Since the time of the original submittal, a portion of the proposed project has been redesigned.
We request that you place the project "on hold" until the permit application can be amended to
accurately reflect the modifications that have been proposed. In accordance with our recent
telephone conversations, we will provide your office with the necessary information pertaining
to the proposed modifications, such that a complete re-submittal of the permit application
package will not be necessary.
S&ME, Inc. Mailing address: [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. P.O. Box 7668 [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Charlotte, North Carolina 28241-7668 r;rvr.sn;cir3c.cem

Request to Place Project "On Hold" S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462
Nationwide Permit No. 12 - Long Creek Parallel Outfall November 3, 2004
We appreciate your consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to call us at
704.523.4726 if we can answer questions regarding this request.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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JoL/LJB/jol
Attachments
Lisa J. Beck t om, C.E., C.W.B.
Natural Resources Department Manager
cc. Alan Johnson, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
Dennis Gwaltney, P.E., CMU
Amanda Jones, USACOE, Asheville Field Office
Roger Nelson, P.E., Woolpert
Paul Watson, P.E., Woolpert
USFWS, Asheville Field Office
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DENR • WATER QUAUTY
October 20, 2004 WOMOSAWSTOf'Izimawal
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Ms. Nichole Thomson
Reference: Request for Extension
Nationwide Permit No. 12
Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462
Dear Ms. Thomson:
This letter is in response to your October 1, 2004 Request for Additional Information required
for continuing review of the proposed Long Creek Parallel Outfall project (DWQ Project No. 04-
1578). The initial application for impacts to wetlands and waters of the United States in
accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 was submitted to your
office on September 24, 2004.
We would like to request an extension of the three week response period specified in your letter.
Accordingly, we request that you continue to hold the project open for an additional two weeks
following your receipt of this letter. The additional time is required such that we may assemble
the requested information, including modified construction drawings and details, and ensure that
our response adequately addresses the items identified in your letter.
S&ME, Inc. Mailing address: [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. P.O. Box 7668 [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Charlotte, North Carolina 28241-7668
Request for Extension
Nationwide Permit No. 12 - Long Creek Parallel Outfall
S&ME Project No. 1357-04462
October 20, 2004
We appreciate your consideration of this request, and look forward to providing the necessary
inforniation such that the proposed project may then be processed in a timely fashion. Please do
not hesitate to call us at 704.523.4726 if we can answer questions regarding this request for an
extension.
Sincerely,
S&TNIE, Inc.
Joy Lawler Lisa J. Becks of , C.E., C.W.B.
Project Manager Natural Resources Department Manager
JoL/LJB/jol
Attachments
cc. Alan Johnson, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
Dennis Gwaltney, P.E., CMU
Amanda Jones, USACOE, Asheville Field Office
Roger Nelson, P.E., Woolpert
Paul Watson, P.E., Woolpert
USFWS, Asheville Field Office
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?0F WA TFRQ Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 1, 2004
DWQ Project # 041578
Mecklenburg County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities - Engineering Division
Attn: Mr. Dennis Gwaltney
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28212
Subject Property: Long Creek Parallel Outfall
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Gwaltney:
On September 27, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated
September 24, 2004 to impact wetlands and streams to construct the proposed sanitary sewer extension.
The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplet6 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. Water Quality Certification
a. Please explain why this project can't adhere to conditions 5 and 9 of Nationwide 12 (WQC#
3374).
b. Please explain how this project will comply to 15A NCAC 0213.0216, Water Supply
Regulations.
2. Plan Details
Please provide plan details for each wetland impact and stream crossing at a scale of 1"=50' or
finer.
3. Restoration
Please provide a schedule and restoration plan for each temporary stream crossing.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in writing
and Alan Johnson of the DWQ Mooresville Regional Office. If we do not hear from you within three
401 Oversite/Express Review Permitting 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.stete.nc.us/ncwetlands
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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 Nichole Thomson 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.
Sincerely,
r John orney,
401 Oversite / Express Review Permitting
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cc: Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Joey Lawler, S&ME, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlot'e, NC 28273
Filename: 04.1578 Long Creek (Mecklenburg) On Hold
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Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randle`
? Pond fill p [ -
? Mitigation Ratios ,
? Ditching I OCT 6 2004
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites avail' lea d viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy 1 oor4? "TER CUALITY
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? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings.
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Letter of Transmittal
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. (28273)
P.O. Box 7668
Charlotte, NC 28241-7668
[phone]
[phone] fax
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ENGINEERING • TESTING
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
NC Department of Environment
& Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd, Suite 250
Raleigh, N.C. 27604
DATE: September 23, 2004
ATTENTION: Beverly Strickland
JOB NO: 1357-04-462
RE: Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Attn: Ms. Beverly Strickland
WE ARE SENDING YOU: ? Attached ? Under separate cover via
? Shop drawings ? Prints ? Plans ? Draft
? Copy of letter ? Report f
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the following items:
? Specifications
COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION
7 9.24.04 1 Copy of NWP-12 package
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THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
? For approval ® For your files
? As requested ? For review and comment I t `?'?-1 C J)
? FORBIDS DUE: _/_/_ ? PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
REMARKS: Beverly- Please find enclosed 7 copies of revised PCN that I forgot to include with the initial submittal.
Thanks for notifying us of the oversight so quickly, and please feel free to call with any additional questions.
Thanks - Joey
COPY TO: File
SIGNED:
IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT ONCE.
This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and legally
privileged. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended recipient, you
are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited.
S&ME SFG-001
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September 24, 2004
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 p 9 (K-51 Q V rUi 2 D
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Ms. Amanda Jones S E P 2 7 2004
DENR - WATER QUALITY
North Carolina Division of Water Quality V;-cWDSRMSTORIXNATMBRAM
401 Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
® Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Attention: Mr. John Dorney
Reference: Nationwide Permit No. 12
Long Creek Parallel Outfall
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina P '} 57
S&ME Project No. 1357-04-462
Dear Ms. Jones and Mr. Dorney:
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) wishes to submit an application for impacts to wetlands and waters of the
United States in accordance with Department of the Army Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12. Our
client, Woolpert LLP (Woolpert), is designing this project on behalf of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Utilities (CMU). Accordingly, CMU will be considered the applicant for this permit. Please
find enclosed the following:
• A completed Pre-Construction Notification and Letter of Authorization to Act as Agent
from CMU
® • Appropriate Figures: Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1); USGS Topographic Maps (Figures
2A and 213); Long Creek Alignment (Figures 3A-3F); Typical Wetland Involvement Plan
View and Profile (Figures 4A and 4B); Typical Stream Crossing Plan View and Profile
(Figures 5A and 513).
S&ME, Inc. I Mailing address: [phone]
9751 Southern Pine Blvd. P.O. Box 7668 [phone] fax
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Charlotte, North Carolina 28241-7666 r::r:?•= tici? c.cc?si
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• Site Photos
• Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated September 27, 1991, and North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) - Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) Correspondence, dated May 9, 2000
• Representative U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Routine Wetland
Q Detenuination forms and Intermittent Channel Evaluation Forms, and DWQ Stream
Classification Forms
• A check in the amount 5475.00 (DWQ - Water Quality Certification fee)
Background Inforination
The proposed Long Creek Parallel Outfall originates approximately 300 If upstream of an
existing pump station approximately 1,000 feet east of the confluence of Long Creek and the
Catawba River (35° 16'55"N, 81° 00'07"W). The Long Creek Parallel Outfall parallels Long
Creek for approximately 7.8 miles (41,000 If), and terminates just northeast of Oakdale Road
(35° 19'43"N, 80° 54'33"W). Figure 1 (Vicinity Map) depicts the location of the project.
Figures 2A and 213 represent portions of the appropriate USGS topographic maps.
The purpose of the Long Creek Parallel Outfall is to provide additional sewer capacity within the
basin by installation of a new outfall parallel to the existing Long Creek outfall. The Long Creek
Parallel Outfall was originally authorized under NWP-12 by the USACOE on May 27, 1997
(Action ID No. 199702392). The permit was reissued with minor modifications on November 1,
2000 (Action ID No. 20031227). Since that time, additional minor modifications to the proposed
sewer have been made, and construction of the project will not commence within the time frame
authorized by the 2000 permit. In accordance with the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN)
requirements, CMU is submitting the enclosed Joint Form and accompanying support materials
pursuant to the issuance of a new NWP-12.
u To meet the additional capacity needs, the Long Creek Parallel Outfall will supplement the
existing Long Creek sanitary sewer through construction of the new parallel sewer line. The new
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line will parallel the existing, 30-foot sewer easement, and will be constructed in an adjoining,
supplemental 15-foot easement. The existing outfall is comprised of approximately 17,8301f of
15-inch pipe and 23,390 If of 21-inch pipe. The Long Creek Parallel Outfall will consist of 42-
inch and 48-inch pipe. To facilitate construction of the new parallel sewer line, a 10-foot wide
temporary construction easement (TCE) adjacent to the supplemental easement has also been
acquired. The new line will closely parallel and generally be placed within 15 feet of the
existing sewer line to the upland side of the easement (away from Long Creek). Please note that
prior storm events have eroded portions of the soil overburden above and adjacent to some of the
existing active sewer. CMU plans to replace the eroded material prior to initiation of the subject
project.
Current Site Conditions
S&ME wetlands professionals conducted wetland delineations within the study corridor in
August 2004. The work was conducted utilizing currently accepted methods for wetland
determination, as set forth in the 1987 USACOE Manual for ldentif ijng and Delineating
Wetland Areas, which states that under normal circumstances, an area must demonstrate the
presence of three components to be considered jurisdictional: 1) hydrophytic vegetation, 2)
hydric soils and 3) wetland hydrology.
Conditions along the study corridor are depicted by Photos 1-6. Wetland types delineated
within the corridor consist primarily of forested wetlands. These areas were generally
characterized by a canopy of sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), cottonwood (Populus deltoides),
green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), and river birch (Betula nigra). The subcanopy includes
ironwood (Caipinus caroliniana), box elder (Ater negundo), and black willow (Salix nigra).
Chinese privet (Ligustrian sinense) was the dominant shrub. Smaller jurisdictional areas within
the corridor were classified as scrub/shrub wetlands or emergent wetlands. These areas are
vegetated with black willow, silky dogwood (Cornus aniomum), jewel weed (Impatiens capensis),
false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), and various sedges. Representative wetland determination
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S&ME's work also included assessment of perennial and intermittent streams within the study
corridor. Stream assessments were conducted in accordance with DWQ and USACOE
guidelines. Stream Classification Forms and Intermittent Channel Evaluation forms for typical
streams located within the project corridor are included with this application package.
Proposed Jurisdictional Impacts
Construction of the new parallel outfall will require mechanized land clearing of forested,
scrub/shrub and emergent wetlands located in the project corridor, as identified in Table 1 below:
Table 1: Proposed Temporary Wetland Impacts

Wetland ID*

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permanent easement, 10-foot TCE and 15-foot of existing easement)
3A-3F) Square Feet Acres Approximate Coordinates
A 12,403 .285 35.2895 N 80.9972 W
B 28,376 .651 35.2901 N 80.9977 W
C 20,581 .472 35.2911 N 80.9973 W
D 9,452 .217 35.2919 N 80.9973 W
E 3,732 .086 35.2925 N 80.9972 W
F 64 .0015 35.2927 N 80.9966 W
H 4,346 .100 35.2927 N 80.9952 W
1 1,200 .028 35.2928 N 80.8836 W
J 9,893 .227 35.2922 N 80.9921 W
K 2,371 .054 35.2913 N 80.9909 W
L 6,908 .159 35.2902 N 80.9896 W
M 210 .0048 35.2097 N 80.9887 W
N 200 .0046 35.2919 N 80.9876 W
O 12,127 .278 35.2923 N 80.9869 W
Q 1,260 .029 35.3013 N 80.9741 W
R 161 .0037 35.3032 N 80.9606 W
T 2,126 .049 35.3062 N 80.9538 W
U 226 .0052 35.3096 N 80.9491 W
V 2,757 .063 35.3277 N 80.9102 W
*Note: Three additional wetland areas, G, P and S, are located within the project corridor (see Figures 3A-3F), but
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Based upon S&ME's findings, jurisdictional wetlands will be temporarily impacted at 19 locations
along the proposed alignment (Figures 3A-3F). The temporary wetland impacts total approximately
2.71 acres. Figures 4A and 4B depict a plan view and profile of typical wetland crossings.
In addition to the temporary wetland impacts, the Long Creek Parallel Outfall will also cross
jurisdictional waters of the U.S., as identified in Table 2 below:
Table 2: Proposed Temporary Stream Impacts
Stream ID
(See Figures 3A-3F) Classification Approximate
Coordinates
Major Crossing 1 Long Creek 35.2918 N 80.9912 W
Tributary Crossing 1 Perennial 35.2912 N 809911 W
Major Crossing 2 Long Creek 35.2956 N 80.9817 W
Major Crossing 3 Long Creek 35.2973 N 80.9818 W
Tributary Crossing 2 Intermittent/Important 35.2998 N 80.9777 W
Major Crossing 4 Long Creek 35.2994 N 80.9748 W
Major Crossing 5 Long Creek 35.2997 N 80.9734 W
Major Crossing 6 Long Creek 35.2994 N 80.9717 W
Major Crossing 7 Long Creek 35.3013 N 80.9693 W
Major Crossing 8 Long Creek 35.3022 N 80.9588 W
Tributary 3 Intermittent/Unimportant 35.3102 N 80.9488 W
Tributary 4 Perennial 35.3105 N 80.9474 W
Tributary 5 Intermittent/Important 35.3151 N 80.9433 W
Tributary 6 (Gutter Branch) Perennial 35.3228 N 80.9273 W
As identified above, the Long Creek Parallel Outfall will cross jurisdictional waters in 14 locations
(Figures 3A-3F). hrnpacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. include crossings of 11 perennial
chamlels (including 8 crossings of Long Creek, 2 crossings of intermittent, aquatically important
channels, and 1 crossing of an intermittent, aquatically unimportant channel.
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Based on a temporary construction crossing width of 40 feet (maximum), cumulative impacts to
waters of the U.S. total approximately 5601f (0.31 acre). Figures 5A and 5B depict a plan view and
profile of typical stream crossings.
Protected Species and Historic Properties
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A copy of this completed PCN and supporting documentation will be sent to the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service (USFWS) office in Asheville, North Carolina.
S&ME completed a protected species habitat assessment along the proposed Long Creek Parallel
Outfall study corridor in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina during July and August 2004. As
part of this assessment, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database website
was consulted regarding documented occurrences of current federally listed threatened and
endangered species within Mecklenburg County. The NCNHP database identified one federally
listed endangered animal species, the Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata); and one
federally listed threatened animal species, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). The
database also identified three federally listed endangered plant species: smooth coneflower
(Echinacea laevigata), Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), and Michaux's sumac
(Rhus michau ii).
In addition to the federally-listed species referenced above, additional species classified as
threatened or endangered by the State of North Carolina, were further identified through the
database search. The state-listed species include two species of mollusk: the Carolina creekshell
(Villosa vaughaniana) and the Creeper (Strophitus undulates). Plant species receiving state
protection include Georgia aster (Symphiotrichum georgim7um) and tall larkspur (Delphinium
exaltation). The listed species along with the respective status of each are summarized below:
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Protected Species Known to Occur Within
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Species State Status Federal Status Status
Bald eagle T T Current
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Carolina heelsplitter E E Historic
(Lasmi ona decorata)
Carolina creekshell E FSC Current
(Villosa vau haniana)
Creeper T - Current
(Stro hitus undidatus)
Georgia aster T C Current
(S m hiotrichum eor ianum)
Tall larkspur E-SC FSC Historic
(Delphinium exaltatum)
Smooth coneflower E-SC E Current
(Echinacea laevi ata)
Schweinitz's sunflower E E Current
(Helianthus schweinitzil)
Michaux's sumac E-SC E Historic*
(Rhus michaurii)
*Although no natural populations of this species are extant in Mecklenburg County, populations
of this species have been reintroduced.
S&ME is aware of populations of Schweinitz's sunflower, Georgia aster, and smooth coneflower
at the Shuffletown Prairie site, a Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department property.
This site is located approximately one mile north of the study corridor. During field review,
particular attention was given to the potential for identifying these species along the study
corridor.
A field review of the study area was performed to determine if appropriate habitat for the above-
listed protected plant species was present. The scope of the field review did not include
sampling for aquatic species. The field review indicated that the majority of the study corridor is
located within the floodplain and is typically wetter than habitat associated with protected plant
species known to occur within Mecklenburg County. Portions of the study corridor that were
considered to be suitable potential habitat were field reviewed more intensively. Vegetation in
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Georgia aster, and smooth coneflower. Observed species in areas considered to be potential
habitat included black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata),
goldenrod (Solidago sp.), and wild quinine (Parthenium integrifolium). Field review of these
areas did not identify the presence of protected plant species. Photographs showing typical
habitat along the study corridor have been included as an attachment.
Based on literature review, our habitat assessment, and a pedestrian field review, it is our opinion
that there are no occurrences of federally or state protected plant species known to occur within
Mecklenburg County. Pedestrian field review of the study corridor did not reveal the presence of
federal or state listed plant species.
As part of an initial Environmental Assessment (EA) performed for the project, an
archaeological survey of the Long Creek Parallel Outfall corridor was conducted by Coastal
Carolina Research in July 1992. The survey report identified no historic properties or
archaeological sites within the corridor. Although five archaeological sites were recorded
outside of the corridor, the survey report concluded that none of the sites would be impacted by
the project, and recommended no additional archaeological work.
Regulatory Considerations
Practicable alternatives to the project as proposed are limited to continued reliance on the
existing sewer to provide service to the area. Based on the inadequate capacity, however, the
current plan is the most practicable option available. S&ME Natural Resources personnel have
worked in close conjunction with CMU and Woolpert, and have provided a list of all specific,
general and regional conditions pursuant to NWP-12. Plans for installation of the sewer line
have been designed in accordance with the conditions of the permit. CMU is required, however,
to obtain written concurrence from DWQ for authorization of the corresponding 401 Water
Quality Certification.
The Long Creek Parallel Outfall has been designed and will be implemented in accordance with
the specific conditions of NWP-12, and the NWP general conditions. With the exception of
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Condition 5 (wastewater lines that cross any stream shown on the most recent version of the
1:24,000 USGS topographic map or NRCS (SCS) County Soil Survey as permanent or
intermittent shall be installed with no joints connected within the footprint of a stream channel or
within 2 feet of the stream banks), and in isolated areas, portions of Condition 9 (placement of
rip rap is restricted to the stream bottom and banks directly impacted by placement of the utility
line; rip rap may only be used below the ordinary high water level), the project has been
designed in accordance with the remaining conditions of Section 401 General Certification 3374.
Accordingly, the sewer line will cross the subject stream channels at a near-perpendicular
direction, and the construction corridor will be limited to 40 feet in width across stream channels.
Placement of riprap will not result in de-stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or
downstream of the crossing. Following construction, the stream cross section will be restored to
its original grade and elevation. The proposed project will not result in permanent changes in
pre-construction elevation contours or stream dimension, pattern or profile. Excess material will
be removed to a high ground disposal area.
To comply with appropriate turbidity water quality standards, appropriate sediment and erosion
control practices equaling those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" will be required as part of the
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project specifications governing the installation of the sewer. Sediment and erosion control
measures placed in waters will be removed and the original grade restored within two months
after the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
Mitigation
Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and appropriate
measures will be taken during construction to ensure that the flow and circulation patterns of
waters of the U.S. remain unaffected to the maximum extent practicable.
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We do not anticipate that our client will be required to provide compensatory mitigation since
the impacts are temporary in nature, and avoidance and minimization efforts have been
undertaken in the planning process.
It is our understanding that impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from construction of the
proposed project should be considered temporary if these areas are restored to original pre-
construction contours once construction is completed. It is our further understanding that the
avoidance and minimization procedures implemented during the design and routing phases of the
proposed Long Creek Parallel Outfall are considered adequate mitigation for this project.
Please note that CMU has committed to using a restoration seed mix along the study corridor.
The composition of this seed mix is presented in Table 4:
Table 4
Restoration Seed Mix
COMMON NAl\IE SCIENTIFIC NAME PERCENTAGE OF MIX
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 35
Bottlebrush grass Elymus hystrix 15
Deertongue `Tioga' Dichanthelium clandestinum 5
Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciczdata 10
River oats Chasmanthium latifolium 25
Virginia knotweed Tovara virginiana 10
*Apply seed mix at a rate of 25 pounds per acre. When planting during the dormant season (September
though March), overseeed with 201bs./acre of rye grain (Secale cereale). When planting during the growing
season (April though August), overseed with 10 lbs./acre of foxtail millet (Setaria italica).
SEPA Compliance
This project was previously submitted for agency review in 1991 during preparation of the initial
Line Crossing Agreement and EA scoping process and a FONSI was issued by the N.C. Division
of Environmental Management (DEM) on September 27, 1991. However, the project was not
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constructed after this review. Subsequently, minor changes were made to the project design and
it was re-submitted for agency review as part of the updated Line Crossing Agreement at the
request of Duke Power in 2000. At this time, it was determined that no significant changes to the
environment had occurred since the initial EA was completed and that no additional SEPA
review would be required. A letter to this effect was received by the consultant from the DWQ
on May 9, 2000. A copy of this letter is attached for your convenience.
Closing
By copy of this correspondence and completed PCN, we are requesting your written concurrence
with this NWP-12 permit application. If we can provide additional information or answer
questions you may have, please feel free to give us a call.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Senior Review by Brad McLester, P.E., V.P.
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Attachments
CC. Alan Johnson, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office
Dennis Gwaltney, P.E., CMU
USFWS, Asheville Field Office
Paul Watson, P.E., Woolpert
Roger Nelson, P.E., Woolpert
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. `1 15 7 r
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
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 12
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ? N/A
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: ? N/A
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: ? N/A
IL Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Charlotte-11lecklenburg Utilities - Engineering Division
Mailing Address: 5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Attn: Mr. Dennis Gwaltney, P.E.
Telephone Number: 704.399.2551 Fax Number: 704.398.9180
E-mail Address:
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: Joey Lawler
Company Affiliation: S&IVIE, Inc.
Mailing Address: 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone Number: 704.523.4726
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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: Long Creek Parallel Outfall
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
The proposed Long Creek Parallel Outfall originates approximately 300 if upstream of
all existing pump station located approximately 1,000 feet east of the confluence of Long
Creek and the Catawba River (351 16' 55"N, 811 00' 07"W). The Long Creek Parallel
Outfall parallels Long Creek for approximately 7.8 miles (41,000 If), and terminates
just northeast of Oakdale Road (351 19' 43"N, 801 54'3311W).
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): See above
(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): The project corridor consists of a supplemental, 15-foot easement,
and a 10-foot temporary construction easement (TCE), and primarily parallels the
existing, 30-foot Long Creels sanitary sewer easement for approximately 41,000 feet.
Cumulatively, approximately 51.76 acres are located within the project corridor
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7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake):
Long Creek. Stream Index No. is 11-120-(0.5) - Class C,11-120-(2.5), Class WS-IV and
11-120-(7) - Class WS-IV, CA.
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admirdmaps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the
project at the time of this application:
Existing conditions along the corridor consist largely of wooded areas adjacent to the
existing cleared easement. Smaller portions of the corridor range from pasture,
maintained fields and lawns. Land use varies from agricultural, residential single and
multi-family to industrial.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project involves the installation of approximately 41,000 If of 42-inch
and 48-inch pipe. The Long Creek Parallel Outfall originates approximately 300 if
upstream of an existing pump located station approximately 1,000 feet east of the
confluence of Long Creek and the Catawba River (351 16' 5511N, 811 00' 07"W). The
Long Creels Parallel Outfall parallels Long Creek for approximately 7.8 miles (41,000
If), and terminates just northeast of Oakdale Road (351 19' 43"N, 801 54' 3311W). The
new line will be constructed parallel to the existing, 30-foot easement, or within an
adjoining, supplemental 15-foot easement. To facilitate construction of the new
parallel sewer line, a 10-foot wide TCE adjacent to the supplemental easement (on the
side farthest from Long Creek) will also be required. The new line will closely parallel
and generally be placed within 15 feet of the existing sewer line to the upland side of
the easement. The project will entail excavation of a trench, placement of the pipe,
followed by restoration of the affected area to its original grade and contour.
Industry-standard earth-moving equipment, such as trackhoes, dozers, trucks,
sidebooms, boring machines, etc., will be used.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The population of the Long Creek Basin area is anticipated to grow beyond the
capacity that can be supported by the existing Long Creek sanitary sewer. The
proposed project will help facilitate anticipated growth in this area by providing
sanitary sewer capacity to accommodate the increased wastewater that will be
generated. The resultant additional wastewater generated within the basin will be
distributed between the existing and proposed outfall sewers.

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0 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.
The project was originally authorized under NWP-12 by the USACOE on May 27, 1997
(Action ID No. 199702392). The permit was reissued with minor modifications on
November 1, 2000 (Action ID No. 20031227). Since that time, additional minor
modifications to the proposed sewer alignment have been made, and construction of the
project will not commence within the time frame authorized by the 2000 permit.
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.
We do not anticipate that the proposed project will result in future impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands or waters of the U.S., and will not require additional USACOE
permits.
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.
0
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Proposed impacts include temporary placement of fill and clearing in 19 wetland areas
(see below). Additionally, temporary impacts to streams will occur during construction
at 14 locations (see below). Jurisdictional areas impacted by construction of the
proposed project will be restored to original grade and contour upon completion of the
project. Impacts are limited to those of a temporary nature, and have been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Appropriate measures will be taken
during construction to ensure that the flow and circulation patterns of waters of the
U.S. remain unaffected to the maximum extent practicable.
ra 2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Appx. Distance
Site ID Type of Impact Impact 100-year Floodplain* to Nearest Type of Wetland
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) Stream (linear
feet
A Temporary Fill, .285 Yes 50 Forested
Clearing

B Temporary Fill,
•651
Yes
20
Forested
Clearing
C Temporary Fill, .472 Yes 30 Forested
Clearing
D Temporary Fill, .217 Partial 50 Forested
Clearing
E Temporary Fill, .086 Yes 100 Forested
Clearing
F Temporary
Fill,
.0015
Yes
350
Forested
Clearinlearin
II Temporary Fill, 100 Yes 140 Forested
Clearing
I Temporary Fill, 028 Yes 100 Forested
Clearing
J Temporary Fill,
Clearing 227 Yes 50 Scrub/Shrub
IC Temporary Fill, 054 Yes 130 Forested
Clearing
L Temporary Fill, .159 Yes 20 Forested
Clearing
N1 Temporary Fill, .0048 Yes 160 Forested
Clearing
N Temporary Fill, .0046 Yes 50 Forested
Clearing
0 Temporary Fill, .278 Yes 40 Forested
Clearing

Q Temporary Fill,
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Yes
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Clearing
R Temporary Fill,
Clearing .0037 Yes 80 Emergent
T Temporary Fill, .049 Yes 30 Forested
Clearing
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V Temporary Fill, .063 Yes 70 Scrub/Shrub
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-utu; i nree auumunai wetianu areas, 1.7, r anu a, are locatea within the project corridor and identified on Figures
3A-3F, but will not be impacted by the proposed project.
* 100-Year floodplains arc identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps.
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: Undetermined
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 2.71
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site ID Type of Impact Impact Stream Name of Stream Before Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (10 Impact (please specify)
illajor Crossing Temporary

1
Crossin Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Tributary Temporary 40 UT of Long

Crossing 1
Crossin /Ri ra
Creek 5 Perennial
Major Crossing Temporary

2
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
,1lajor Crossing Temporary

3
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
Tributary Temporary 40 UT of Long
Crossing 2 Crossin /Ri ra Creek 4 Intermittent/
1lajor Crossing Temporary

4
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
INIajor Crossing Temporary

5
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 40 Perennial
i\lajor Crossing Temporary
6 Crossing/Rip rap 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
:<lajor Crossing Temporary
7 Crossin ra 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
Major Crossing Temporary
8 Crossin /Ri ra 40 Long Creek 35 Perennial
Tributary 3 Temporary
Crossin /Ri ra 40 UT of Long
Creek
5
Intermittent
Tributary 4 Temporary
Crossin /Ri ra 40 UT of Long
Creek
3
Perennial
Tributary 5 Temporary
Crossin Ri ra 40 UT of Long
Creek
5
Intermittent
Tributary 6 Temporary

Gutter Branch) I
Crossin /Ri ra 40 Gutter Branch 10 Perennial
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 560
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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
* Area of
Name of Vaterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Im act
P Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
indicate on ma) acres bay, ocean, etc.
N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A
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 N/A
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stoimwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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.
Practicable alternatives to the project as proposed are limited to continued reliance on the
existing sewer to provide service to the area. Based on the inadequate capacity, however,
the current plan is the most practicable option available. S&ME Natural Resources
personnel have worked in close conjunction with CMU and Woolpert, and have provided a
list of specific, general and regional conditions pursuant to NWP-12. Plans for installation
of the sewer line have been designed in accordance with the conditions of the permit. CMU
is required, however, to obtain written concurrence from DWQ for authorization of the
corresponding 401 Water Quality Certification.
The Long Creels Parallel Outfall has been designed and will be implemented in accordance
with the specific conditions of NWP-12, and the NWP general conditions. With the
exception of Condition S (wastewater lines that crosses any stream shown on the most
recent version of the 1:24,000 USGS topographic map or NRCS (SCS) County Soil Survey
as permanent or intermittent shall be installed with no joints connected within the
a
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footprint of a stream channel or within 2 feet of the stream banks), and in isolated areas,
portions of Condition 9 (placement of riprap will be restricted to the stream bottom and
banks directly impacted by the placement of the water main; riprap will only be used
below the normal high water level), the project has been designed in accordance with the
remaining conditions of Section 401 General Certification 3374. Accordingly, the sewer
line will cross the subject stream channels at a near-perpendicular direction, and the
construction corridor will be limited to 40 feet in width across stream channels and within
wetlands. Placement of riprap will not result in de-stabilization of the stream bed or banks
upstream of downstream of the crossing. Following construction, the stream cross section
will be restored to its original grade and elevation. The proposed project will not result in
permanent changes in pre-construction elevation contours or stream dimension, pattern or
C1 profile. Excess material will be removed to a high ground disposal area.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices equaling those outlined in the most
recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" will be required as part of the project specifications governing the proper design,
installation of the sewer to comply with appropriate turbidity water quality standards.
Sediment and erosion control measures placed in waters will be removed and the original
grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the
project.
Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and
appropriate measures will be taken during construction to ensure that the flow and
circulation patterns of waters of the U.S. remain unaffected to the maximum extent
practicable.
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.
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.

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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
tit http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usMcwet]ands/strmgide.htm1.
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.
Appropriate mitigation for the proposed project is limited to avoidance and
minimization procedures implemented during the design and routing phase of the
proposed project. Avoidance measures include eliminating unnecessary impacts to
wetland areas, placement of the new sewer line as close to the existing easement as
possible, and restoration of wetland areas and stream crossings to the original grade
and contour. Additionally, CMU has committed to using a restoration seed mix. The
composition of this seed mix is presented in Table 4 in the cover letter accompanying
this PCN form. We do not anticipate that CMU will be required to provide additional
compensatory mitigation since the impacts are temporary in nature, and avoidance and
minimization efforts have been undertaken in the planning process.
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 littp://h2o.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): Not Required
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Not Required
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Required
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?

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9 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 ?
This project was previously submitted for agency review in 1991 during preparation of the
initial Line Crossing Agreement and EA scoping process and a FONSI was issued by the
N.C. Division of Environmental Management (DEM) on September 27,1991. However, the
project was not constructed after this review. Subsequently, minor changes were made to
the project design and it was re-submitted for agency review as part of the updated Line
Crossing Agreement at the request of Duke Power in 2000. At this time, it was determined
that no significant changes to the environment had occurred since the initial EA was
completed and that no additional SEPA review would be required. A letter to this effect
was received by the consultant from the DWQ on May 9, 2000. A copy of this letter is
attached for your convenience.
Y. 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.
ra Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(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.
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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 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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.
Project will comply with all applicable local ordinances. Utility line installation is
allowable if work is conducted in accordance with the conditions of NWP-12.
YI. 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.
Amount of impervious surface within proposed corridor is likely less than one percent.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal those outlined in the most
recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" will be required as part of the project specifications governing installation of the
sewer, to comply with the appropriate turbidity water quality standards. All sediment and
erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and the original
grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the
project. Annual native species (no perennials such as fescue) suitable for wet locations
shall be planted and established within jurisdictional wetlands for soil and erosion control.
The construction corridor will not exceed 40 feet in width in wetlands and across stream
channels, and will be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
YII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The proposed project will not generate wastewater.

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VIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? 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).
Appli K=Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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SEP. 17.2004" 8:28AM CHAR-MECK UTY-ENG NU. 1115 N. 1
`c: Nh. ,A raanda Jones
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
.151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
,Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Proiect Information

Letter of Authorization
To Act As Agent
Action ID: 20031227 County: Mecklenburg
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Project Name: NWP-12: Long Creek Parallel Sewer •- Phases I & II
r.ccatlon: East of confluence of Long Creek and the Catawba River, northeast of
Oakdale Road, west of Charlotte.
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5100 Drookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Attn: Mir. Dennis Gwaltney, P.E., Project Manager
(v) 704.3991221 (0 704.398.9180
S&ME, Inc.
9751 Southern Pixie Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Attn: Joey Lawler
(v) 704523.4726 (0 704523.4726
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0 James G. Martin, Governor

North Carolina
Department of Administration
)ames S. Lofton, Secretary
October 31, 1991
Mr. Alan Clark
N.C. Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Archdale Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ti Dear Mr. Clark:
Re: SCH File #92-E-4300-0201; Environmental Assessment and
Finding of No Significant impact for,the Proposed Long
Creek Parallel Sewer Outfall Phase I and II by the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
The above referenced environmental impact information has been
reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of
the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Attached to this letter are comments made by state/local
agencies in the course of this review. Because.of the nature of
the-comments, it has been determined that no further State
Clearinghouse review action on your part is needed for
compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
The attached comments should be taken.into consideration in
project development.
Best regards.
S' rely,
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Attachments
cc: Region F
116 West Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003 - Telephone [phone]
State Courier 51.01-00
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DIV bATER OURLITY
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May 9 '00 15:21 P.02
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT 'OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Michael A. Iagnocco
Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
2801 Yorlmont Road, Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Re: Long Creek Parallel Sewer Outfall, Project Alterations
Dear Mr. Iagnocco:
This letter is to clarify that, based on the information provided to the Division of Water
Quality (Division) regarding changes in the Long Creek Parallel Sewer project in
Mecklenburg County, neither a revised Envirbnment.al Assessment (EA) nor an
additional SEPA review of the proposed chances are needed. It is our understanding,
from your letter to'me dated March.29, 2000, that the proposed changes involve
alterations in the venical profile, increases in pipe sizes, and a modification in horizontal
alignment of approximately 1,000.1inear feet. The realignment will require two
additional crossings of Long Creek, and according to follow-up information you
provided on April 17, 2000, will-not affect cultural resources. Your March 29, 2000
letter also identified that all other project impacts will remain virtually the same as
identified in the October 31, 1991 EA prepare4 for the proposal.
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Based on the above information, additional review of the project through the SEPA process
is not needed. However, I would like to emphasize that where the outfall impacts wetlands
and streams, the project must be in compliance with conditions in the Division's 401 Water
Quality Certification for sewer lines (see attached). If the project will not be in compliance
with these conditions, application must be made to the Division's Wetlands/401 Unit for a
written certification. For more information on making an application, please see the
following website: http:/Wo.enr.state.nc.us/NDbranch/wetland/regcert.html.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 919-733-5083 ext. 567.
Sincerely,
Gloria F. Putnam
Environmental Specialist
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)

Project/Site: Long Creek Parallel Outfall -Contract B Date: 8/20/04
Applicant/Owner: CMU County: Mecklenburg
Investigator: Lisa Beckstrom, Suzanne Knudsen,
Catherine McRae State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the Site? YES NO Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES Nn' Transect ID: DP-A Plot ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 35.3040°N Lon: 80.9636°W

VEGETATION
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Eulalia viminea H FAC+ 9.
2. Bidens sp H -- 10.
3. Boehmeria cylindrica H FACW+ 11.
4. 12.
5 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 2/2 = 100%
Remarks: Within existing R/W, regularly mowed. Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
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? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
® No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water (in.) 0-1 inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) N/A
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) 0-12+ inches

Remarks:
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Primary Indicators:
® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
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SOILS

Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wilkes Loam 8-15 % slope Drainage Class: Well-drained _

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Hapludalfs Field Observations Confirm Mapped
Type? Yes E] No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION Community ID: Wetland
Depth Matrix Color
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR 6/1 5YR 516 Common/distinct Silty clay
8-12+ B 10YR 5/1 10YR 5/6 Common/distinct Silty loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS =
? Histosol
? Histic Epipedon
? Sulfidic Odor
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
® Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors ® Concretions
? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in
Sandy Soils
? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Soil is hydric.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ® YES ? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES ? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
® YES ? NO
Hydric Soils Present? ® YES ? NO
Remarks:
Data point is located within a wetland along an existing sewer right-of-way.
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ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Long Creek Parallel Outfall -- Contract A Date: 8/25/04
Applicant/Owner: CMU County: Mecklenburg
Investigator: Joey Lawler, Suzanne Knudsen State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the Site? YES NO Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES NO Transect ID: DDPP1 Plot ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 35.2894°N Lon: 80.9977°W
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Do minant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Acer negundo T FACW 9.
2. Populus deltoides T FAC+ 10.
3. Ligustrum sinense H FAC 11.
4. Asarum shuttleworthii H FACU 12.
5 Impatiens capensis H FACW 13.
6. Boehmeria cylindrica H FACW+ 14.
7. 15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 5/6 = 83%
Remarks: Significantly disturbed in existing sewer R/W Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.

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? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
® No Recorded Data Available
FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water (in.) 4 inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) 10+ inches
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) 0 inches
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
? Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
® Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology is evident.
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Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Enon Sandy Loam Drainage Class: - Well-drained
8-15/o slope .
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Taxonomy (Subgroup): Ultic Hapludults Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes E] No
PROFILE DESCRIPTION Community ID: Wetland
Depth
(inches) Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
(Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-10+ A 7.5YR 4/1 7.5YR716 Few/distinct Sandy Loam

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in
? Sulfidic Odor Sandy Soils Q
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List a
® Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Soil is hydric. Q
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? EYES ? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? EYES ? NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
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Hydric Soils Present? ® YES ? NO
Remarks:
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ROUTINE WETLAND DELINEATION
(1987 COE WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL)
Project/Site: Long Creek Parallel Outfall-Contract A Date: 8/26/04
Applicant/Owner: CMU County: Mecklenburg
Investigator: Joey Lawler, Suzanne Knudsen . State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the Site? YES NO Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES NO
--- Transect ID: DAP Plot ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (If needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Lat: 35.2922°N Lon: 80.9972°W
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Do minant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ligustrum sinense H FAC 9.
2. Impatiens capensis H FACW 10.
3. Polygonum punctatum H FACW+ 11.
4. 12.
5 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
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Remarks: Outside of exisiting sewer R/W. Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.

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? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
? Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
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? Other
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FIELD OBSERVATIONS
Depth of Surface Water (in.)
WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
® Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Pattern in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
® Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) 12+ inches
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.) 1 inches
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Taxonomy (Subgroup): Ultic Hapludalfs Field Type? Yes El Observations No Confirm Mapped
PROFILE DESCRIPTION Community ID: Wetland
Depth Matrix Color
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-8 A 7.5YR 6/4 7.5YR 5/0 Many/distinct Silty clay
8-12+ B 7.5YR 4/6 7.5YR 5/2 Few/distinct Silty sand

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS
? Histosol
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? Sulfidic Odor
? Aquic Moisture Regime
? Reducing Conditions
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? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in
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? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
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? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ® YES ? NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? ® YES ? NO
Hydric Soils Present? ® YES ? NO
Remarks:
Data point is located within a wetland.
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Project Name: Long Creek Parallel Outfall River Basin: Catawba County: Meek.
Evaluator: Joey Lawler, Suzanne Knudsen DWQ project No:
Nearest Named Stream: Long Creek Date: 8/27/04
USGS QUAD: Mountain Island Lake Lat: 35.29751N Lon: 80.98111W
Location/Directions: Contract A SA-3 PMH 35 near Mt. Holly Road
Stream ID: 11-120-2.5 WS-IV
*PLEASE NOTE: if evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-
this rating system should not be used*
PRIMARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
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1 Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0 1 3
3 Are Natural Levees Present? 0 1 2 3
4 Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 2 j
5 Is There An Active Or Relic Flood lain 0 1 ` 2 3
6 Is The Channel Braided? 0 1 2 3
7 Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 ' 3
8 Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 t 2 3
9 Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present 0 1 2 3
10) Is A 2° Order Or Greater Channel (As
Indicated On Topo Map And/Or In Field)
Present?
No - 0
Yes = 3
NOTE: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WI l 171UU 1 Sinuosity 1 nen Score=u-)
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 14
II. Hydrology Absent weak Moderate strong
1) Is There A Groundwater Flow/Discharge 0 1 ' 3
Present?
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 2
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Absent Weals Moderate Stronu
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
2 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 I 0
3) Is Peri hyton Present? _ __ 0 1 2 3
4 Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 2
SECONDARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
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1) Is There a Head Cut? 0 S 1 1.5
2) Is There a Grade Control Present in 0 .5: 1 1.5
Channel?
3) Does Topography Indicate a Natural 0 5 I 1.5
Drainage Way?
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 2
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1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter Present

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2 Is Sediment (or) Debris Present on Plants? 0 .5 1 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 .5 1 15
4) Is Water in Channel and >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (Note: If ditch indicated in No. 9 0 .5 1.5
above, ski this step and No. 5 below*
5) Is There Water Present in Channel during 0 5 1 . 1.5
Dr Conditions or in Growing Season?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides of
Yes = 1.S
No = 0
Channel or in Head Cut?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7.5
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Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Are Amphibians Present? 0 :5 1 1.5
3) Are Aquatic Turtles Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Are Crayfish Present? 0 .5` 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 .5 :. 1 1.5
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus
Present? 0 .5 I 1.5
7 Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0':. .5 1 1.5
SAV Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly mostly
OBL FACW FAC FACU UPL
8) Are Wetland Plants in Streambed? 2 1 .75 .5 _` 0 0
(-NO TE: )/Total Absence OI Ali Hants in Jtreambea As uoiea Above 31JP J111S .WeP UIVLCJJ 3A V rresem-).
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = 30.5
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
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Project Name: Long Creek Parallel Outfall River Basin: Catawba County: Meck
Evaluator: Lisa Beckstrom, Catherine McRae, DWQ project No:
Suzanne Knudsen
Nearest Named Stream: Long Creek Date: 8/20/04
USGS QUAD: Mountain Island Lake Lat: 35.30421N Lon: 80.95641W
Location/Directions: Contract B SA-1 Near Northwoods Subdivision Swim Club
Stream ID: 11-120-2.5 WS-IV
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-
this rating system should not be used*
PRIMARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
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Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0 1 2 3
3 Are Natural Levees Present? 1 2 3
4 Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 s- 3
5 Is There An Active Or Relic Flood lain 0 1 2 3
6 Is The Charnel Braided? 0 1 2 3
7 Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 - 1 = 2 3
8 Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 1 2 3
9 Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present 0 1 2 `
10) Is A 2n Order Or Greater Channel (As
Indicated On Topo Map An[UOr In Field)
Present?
No 0
Yes = 3
NOTE: If Bed K Bank Caused by Ditching And wl l HUU I ?)tnuosity 1 nen acore=u-)
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7
II. Hvdrologv
Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Is There A Groundwater Flow/Discharge
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PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
III. Biologv
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
2 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3) Is Peri hyton Present? 0 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 6
SECONDARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
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1) Is There a Head Cut? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Is There a Grade Control Present in 0 5 1 1.5
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2) Is Sediment (or) Debris Present on Plants? 0 .5 .-1 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Is Water in Channel and >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (Note: If ditch indicated in No. 9 0 .5 1 1.5
above, ski this step and No. 5 below*
5) Is There Water Present in Channel during 0 .5 1 i..a
D Conditions or in Growing Season?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides of Yes - 1.5 No = 0
Channel or in Head Cut?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 8
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Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Are Fish Present? t1. .5 1 1.5
2 Are Amphibians Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
3 Are Aquatic Turtles Present? :Q .5 1 1.5
4 Are Crayfish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
5 Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus
Present? U 5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
sAV Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly
OBL FACW FAC FACU UPL
8) Are Wetland Plants in Streambed? 2 1 .75 .5 , 0 0
(*NOTE: If Total Absence Of All Plants Li Sn•eambed As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*). IN/A - 1NU1V E YKL' :!)h1N 1
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = 26.5
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
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NCDWQ Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Long Creek Parallel Outfall River Basin: Catawba County: Meek.
Evaluator: Lisa Beckstrom, Catherine McRae DWQ project No:
Nearest Named Stream: Long Creek Date: 8/26/04
USGS QUAD: Mountain Island Lake Lat: 35.31531N Lon: 80.9431°W
Location/Directions: Contract C SA-1 Near PMH 18, North of Bellhaven Blvd.
Stream ID: 11-120-2.5 WS-IV
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-
this rating system should not be used*
PRIMARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomornhologv
Absent Weals Moderate Strong
1 Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0 ? ` 2 3
3 Are Natural Levees Present? O 1 2 3
4 Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 2 3
5 Is There An Active Or Relic Flood lain 0 1 2 3
6 Is The Channel Braided? 0
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7 Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 3
8 Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 2 3
9 Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present 0 1 3
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As
Indicated On Topo Map And/Or In Field)
Present?
No, - 0'
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Yes = 3
NOTE: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity -1 hen Score=U')
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 6
II. Hvdrologv
Absent Weak Moderate StronLy
1) Is There A Groundwater Flow/Discharge 0 1 2
Present?
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
III_ Rinlnfiv
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? _l 2 1 0
2 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3 Is Peri h on Present? 0 1 2
4 Are Bivalves Present? 0- 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 9
SECONDARY FIELD INDICATORS: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomornh0109V Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is There a Head Cut? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Is There a Grade Control Present in O 5 1 1.5
Channel?
3) Does Topography Indicate a Natural 0 .5 1 ' 1.5
Drainage Wa 9
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1.5
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Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter Present
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in Streambed?
2) Is Sediment (or) Debris Present on Plants? 0 ,5 1 1.5
3 Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 ,5 1 1.5
4) Is Water in Channel and >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (Note: If ditch indicated in No. 9 0 .5 1 ' 1.5
above, ski this step and No. 5 below*
5) Is There Water Present in Channel during 0 .5 I 1.5
Dry Conditions or in Growing Season?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides of
yes= 15
No = 0
Channel or in Head Cut?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 6
TTT_ Rinln(Tv
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Are Amphibians Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
3 Are Aquatic Turtles Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Are Crayfish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus
Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
SAV Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly Mostly
OBL FACW FAC FACU UPL
8) Are Wetland Plants in Streambed? 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
(* ]VOTE: If Total Absence OjAll Plants In Streambed As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SA VPresent*). N/A-NONE PRESENT
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = 26.5
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID Contract A SA-3 APPLICANT NAME
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN UT to Long Creek/Catawba
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS Sunny, dry, 85°F
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Observation Comments or Description
Fish/Shellfish/Crustaceans Present Evidence of crayfish
Benthic Macroinvertebratcs
Amphibians Present/Breeding Frog observed
Algae and/or Fungus (water quality function) Iron oxidizing bacteria observed
Wildlife Channel Use (i.e. tracks, feces, shells, other) WT Deer tracks
Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue) None identified
Riffle/Pool Structure No defined Riffle/Pool sequence
Stable Streambanks Some evidence of down cutting observed
Channel Substrate (i.e. gravel, cobble, rock, coarse sand) Mixture of cobble, pebble and sand
Riparian Canopy Present (SP=/> 50% Closure) Acer sacchanun, Quercus nigra, Bclula nigra,
Car inns caroliniana
Undercut Banks/Instream Habitat Structure Fragmented undercut streambanks observed
Flow in Channel Isolated pools observed
Wetlands Adjacent to/Contig. With Channel
Discontinue
Persistent PooWSaturated Bottom (June thru
September)
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June thru September)
Adjacent Floodplain Present
Wrack Material or Drift Lines
Hydrophytic Vegetation in/adjacent to channel Alternanthera philoxeroides
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Evidence of raw sewage introduced in channel.

Important to Domestic Water Supply? No
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? N
Perennial Channel (stop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials:
Intermittent Channel proceed) 8 Unimportant Channel.: 50 LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd) 1
Evaluator's Signature: Z ,x t ,? -v-?_
(if othc than C.O.E. project manager
P = Present SP= Strongly Present NP = Not Present 11/4/98
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Sewer
DATE 8/27/04
COUNTY/CITY Nlecklenburg/Mt. Holly
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID Contract B SA-3 APPLICANT NAME CMU
1 PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN UT to Long Creek
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS Dry
COUNTY/CITY Mecklenburg
P SP NP Observation Comments or Description
Fish/Shellfish/Crustaceans Present
Benthic Macroinvcrtebrates
Amphibians Present/Breeding
Algae and/or Fungus (water quality function)
Wildlife Channel Use (i.e. tracks, feces, shells, other) Raccoon
Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)
Riffle/Pool Structure
Stable Strcambanks
Channel Substrate (i.e. gravel, cobble, rock, coarse sand) Sand

Riparian Canopy Present (SP=/> 50% Closure) Quercus phellos
Undercut Banks/Instream Habitat Structure

Flow in Channel Saturated, isolated pools
Wetlands Adjacent to/Contig. With Channel
Discontinue
Persistent PooWSaturated Bottom (June thru
1 September)
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June thru September)
Adjacent Floodplain Present
Wrack Material or Drift Lines
Hydrophytic Vegetation in/adjacent to channel Impatiens capensis, Boehmieria cylindrica

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Important to Domestic Water Supply? No
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? No
Perennial Channel (stop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials:
Intermittent Channel proceed) e Unimportant Channel: 50 LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signature:
(if o h r than C.O.E. project manager
P = Present SP= Strongly Present NP = Not Present

Utility Crossing
DATE 8/25/04
11/4/98
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID Contract C SA-1 APPLICANT NAME
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN UT to Long Creek
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS Dry
P SP NP Observation Comments or Description
Fish/Shellfish/Crustaceans Present Fish observed
, P4 • Benthic Macroinvertebrates
• Amphibians Present/Breeding
Algae and/or Fungus (water quality function) Periphyton
Wildlife Channel Use (i.e. tracks, feces, shells, other) Deer, raccoon
• Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)
• Riffle/Pool Structure
Stable Streambanks
Channel Substrate (i.e. gravel, cobble, rock, coarse sand) Weak
Riparian Canopy Present (SP=/> 50% Closure) Partially in existing utility casement
• Undercut Banks/Instream Habitat Structure
Flow in Channel
Wetlands Adjacent to/Contig. With Channel
Discontinue Weak
Weak
Persistent Pools/Saturated Bottom (June thru
Se tember
• Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June thru September)
• Adjacent Floodplain Present
Wrack Material or Drift Lines
Hydrophytic Vegetation in/adjacent to channel Acer negundo,Aficrostegiun: viminea
Important to Domestic Water Supply? No
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? No
Perennial Channel (stop) • Important Channel: 50 LF PROJECT MGR. Initials:
• Intermittent Channel proceed) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signature: ?Z7-t. dom.
(if other th?n C.O.E. project manager
P = Present SP= Strongly Present NP = Not Present 11/4/98
CMU

DATE 8/26/04
Utility Crossing
COUNTY/CITY Mecklenburg
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Plan Detail Incomplete
Date ?? Who Reviewed:
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? Please provide a location map for the project.
? Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank stabilization on the site plan.
? Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan.
? Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
? Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.
? Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.
? Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.
? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. -- - - - - - • .- • -
? Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
? Please indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan. \
? Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
? Please indicate whether or not the proposed impacts already been conducted.` I
Avoidance and/or Minimization Not Provided t
? The labeled as on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional
information as to why it is necessary for this project.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the
. . Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the
Please revise the plans to minimize the impacts.
? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because
Please revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If it
is not possible to achieve diffuse flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide stormwater management
practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater can be discharged through the buffer.
Other
? 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.
Mitigation
? of compensatory mitigation is required for this project. -Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The
plan must conform to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 211.0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.
? Please indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project.
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? Please provide a location map for the project.
? Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank stabilization on the site plan.
? Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes.on the site plan.
? Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
? Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.
? Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.
? Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.
? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. - - - -
? Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater.management practices as required by GC
? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
? Please indicate all storrawater outfalls on the site plan.
? Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
? Please indicate whether or not the proposed impacts already been conducted.` }
Avoidance and/or Minimization Not Provided
? The labeled as on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional
information as to why it is necessary for this project.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the
. . Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the
Please revise the plans to minimize the impacts.
? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because
Please revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If it
is not possible to achieve diffuse flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide storrawater management
practices that remove nutrients before the storrawater can be discharged through the buffer.
Other
? The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over I 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.
Mitigation
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plan must conform to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 214.0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.
? Please indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project.
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