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Natural & Cultural Resources Report

Bridgeton 115kV Substation
Craven County, NC

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
4901 Trademark Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

June 2018
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Table of Contents

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & UNDERSTANDING .................................................................. 1
2.0 BACKGROUND RESEARCH ................................................................................................... 1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Topography ............................................................................................................................. 1
3.2 Soils ......................................................................................................................................... 1
3.3 Water Resources ...................................................................................................................... 2
3.4 Floodplains .............................................................................................................................. 2
4.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES ...................................................................................................... 2
4.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S......................................................................................... 2
4.1.1 Wetland Data ................................................................................................................... 3
4.1.2 Stream, Tributary, and Surface Water Data .................................................................... 3
4.2 Clean Water Act Permits ......................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Coastal Area Management Act ................................................................................................ 4
4.4 Construction Moratoria ........................................................................................................... 4
4.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ................................................................................................ 5
4.6 Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act ............................................................................... 5
4.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ............................................................................. 5
4.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act .................................................................................... 9
4.9 Federal Species of Concern and At-Risk Species ................................................................. 10
4.10 State Protected Species .......................................................................................................... 10
5.0 CULTURAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ................................................................ 11
6.0 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................. 11

Appendices
Appendix A
• Figures
Appendix B
• Data Forms
Appendix C
• Representative Photos
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Bridgeton 115kV Substation
Craven County, NC
June 2018

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & UNDERSTANDING
Duke Energy (Duke) is proposing improvements to the existing Bridgeton 115kV Substation in Craven
County, North Carolina. The study area is approximately 7.7-acres based on the study area boundary
data provided by Duke with the Request for Proposal dated May 2, 2018.

The study area is depicted on a current U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map (Figure 1), U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Survey of Craven County, NC (Figure 2), Potential Wetlands/Waters map
(Figure 3), and a figure depicting the approximate extent and location of Duke’s protective buffers
(Figure 4).

Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI), was tasked by Duke to provide the following services for the
Bridgeton 115kV Substation Project:

• J urisdictional wetland, stream, and surface water delineation,
• GPS data collection for any delineated wetlands or streams,
• Preliminary protected species habitat assessments for federally Endangered and Threatened
species,
• Preliminary cultural resources assessment, and
• Report and graphics preparation.

2.0 BACKGROUND RESEARCH
Prior to the initiation of field efforts, available sources were reviewed, including the applicable U.S.
Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle of Askin, NC (NGS/ESRI 2011) and the USDA
published Soil Survey of Craven County, NC (USDA 1989). Additionally, records held by the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) concerning any known occurrences of state and federally
Threatened or Endangered species (April 2018 data) were reviewed (NCNHP 2018). Field work was
conducted by ESI staff on May 21, 2018.

3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The study area is in the Coastal Plain physiographic province of North Carolina. Specifically, the study
area is in the Yorktown and Duplin Formation (NCDENR 2018).

3.1 Topography
Topography in the study area consists of mostly flat areas with gentle slopes and drainages. Elevations
range from a high of approximately 25 feet above mean sea level (MSL) down to approximately 15 feet
above MSL (Figure 1).

3.2 Soils
The USDA soil survey identifies four soil mapping units in the study area (Figure 2). Of these four soil
mapping units, three are identified as hydric (wetland) soils; Arapahoe fine sandy loam, Masontown
mucky fine sandy loam/Muckalee sandy loam, and Rains fine sandy loam.
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3.3 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are in the Neuse River basin [USGS hydrologic unit 03030204 (NCDWR
2018)]. A Best Usage Classification (BUC) is assigned to waters of North Carolina based on the existing
or contemplated best usage of various bodies of water. Table 1 contains the named water resource
associated with features located within the study area, its Stream Index Numbers (SIN), and BUC. This
named stream represents the receiving water of the wetlands, streams, and tributaries that are located
inside the study area. Unnamed streams and tributaries carry the same BUC as their receiving waters,
unless otherwise indicated by North Carolina Department of Water Resources (NCDWR).

Table 1. Named water resources and receiving waters (NCDWR 2018)
Stream Name SIN BUC Basin
Little Swift Creek 27-97-8 C; SW, NSW Neuse

Class C waters are protected for uses such as secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish consumption,
aquatic life including propagation, survival and maintenance of biological integrity, and agriculture in
addition to primary recreation. Secondary recreational activities including wading, boating and other
uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in an infrequent,
unorganized, or incidental manner. The SW supplemental classification is intended to recognize those
waters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different fro m adjacent
streams. The NSW supplemental classification intended for waters needing additional nutrient
management due to being subject to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.

There are no Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs) or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) within the project
study area (NCDMF 2011).

There are no Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas (AFSAs) within the project study area (NCDMF 2007).

3.4 Floodplains
The study area is designated outside of the 100-year floodplain and is identified as an area of minimal
flood risk (FEMA 2018).

4.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

4.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires regulation of discharges into “waters of the United
States” (WOTUS). Although the principal administrative agency of the CWA is the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has major responsibility for
implementation, permitting, and enforcement of provisions of the Act. The USACE regulatory program
is defined in 33 CFR 320-330. Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams are subject to
jurisdictional consideration under the Section 404 program. However, by regulation, wetlands are also
considered WOTUS.

According to the Regional Supplement to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual for Atlantic and
Gulf Coastal Plain Region (USACE 2010), areas must exhibit three distinct characteristics to be
considered jurisdictional wetlands: 1) prevalence of hydrophytic (water tolerant) plants; 2) presence of
hydric soils; and 3) sufficient wetland hydrology indicators within 12 inches of the ground surface.
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When present, intermittent and perennial stream channels are also considered WOTUS under Sections
404 and 401 of the CWA.

Presence of an ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) and a continuous bed and bank define streams and
tributaries to WOTUS under current USACE guidance. Perennial and intermittent streams are
considered relatively permanent waters (RPWs) and are defined by hydrologic regime. Tributaries can
be natural or man-made (ditches), but they must possess an OHWM to be considered jurisdictional by
USACE. Often these tributaries may contain an OHWM, but may receive a low NCDWR score
suggesting an ephemeral flow regime in some circumstances. USACE may also assess lesser mitigation
requirements on tributaries if warranted.

4.1.1 Wetland Data
Two (2) wetland systems were delineated within the study area. Figure 3 depicts the approximate extent
and approximate location of these features. These graphics are not intended to be a replacement for a
traditional survey and are not intended to be used as such. The wetland features were flagged with
sequentially numbered blue and pink/black striped flagging. Table 2 contains the wetland data collected
within the study area.

The wetlands delineated within the study area have been classified pursuant to the North Carolina
Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM). Wetland WA is classified as Non-Riverine Swamp Forest.
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest wetlands are seasonally to semi-permanently inundated and dominated by
deciduous trees but do not abut streams and are not in a geomorphic floodplain or topographic
crenulation (NCWFAT 2010). Dominant vegetation includes blackgum (Nyssa biflora), red maple
(Acer rubrum), swamp bay (Persea palustris), and netted chain fern (Woodwardia areolata). Wetland
WB is comprised of two distinct wetland types that are interconnected. Non-Riverine Swamp Forest is
present in the wooded portion of WB. Dominant vegetation in the Non-Riverine Swamp Forest portion
consists of black gum and red maple. The wetland area inside the maintained easement consists of Non-
Tidal Freshwater Marsh. Non-Tidal Freshwater Marsh wetlands are dominated by non-woody
vegetation and are at least semi-permanently inundated or saturated (NCWFAT 2010). The dominant
vegetation within the Non-Tidal Freshwater Marsh includes soft rush (Juncus effusus), red root
(Lachnanthes caroliniana), shallow sedge (Carex lurida), mermaid weed (Proserpinaca palustris) and
lance-leaf arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia).

Table 2. Wetland data for Bridgeton 115kV Substation Project

4.1.2 Stream, Tributary, and Surface Water Data
Three tributaries were identified and delineated within the study area. Figure 3 depicts the approximate
extent and approximate location of these features. This graphic is not intended to be a replacement for
Wetland ID NCWAM Classification Approximate Size in Project Study
Area (ac)
WA Non-Riverine Swamp Forest 2.8
WB Non-Riverine Swamp Forest / Non-
Tidal Freshwater Marsh 0.6
TOTAL 3.4
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a traditional survey and are not intended to be used as such. These features were flagged with
sequentially numbered blue and orange flagging. These three tributaries are at least partially the result
of past human disturbance; and they do not correspond to any USGS blue line streams or streams mapped
in the county soil survey. Each feature possesses a weak OHWM and convey water under certain
conditions. TB and TC received a DWR score indicating that they may be considered ephemeral;
however, based on the evidence observed in the field, it is out opinion that they will likely be considered
WOTUS by the USACE since they connect directly to wetlands.

Table 3. Tributary Data for the Bridgeton 115kV Substation Project
Stream
ID
Perennial/
Intermittent/
Ephemeral1
Approximate
Length in Study
Area (ft)
Approximate
Width (ft)
NCDWR
Stream ID
Form Score
Subject to
Riparian
Buffer (Y/N)
TA Intermittent 187 5 23.5 No
TB Ephemeral 91 2 13 No
TC Ephemeral 156 4 15.75 No
TOTAL: 434
1 based only on NCDWR score

4.2 Clean Water Act Permits
Dredge and fill activities in WOTUS must be authorized by USACE as a regulated discharge pursuant
to Section 404 of the CWA and by NCDWR pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA. Activities authorized
by the USACE are subject to further water quality requirements per Section 401 of the CWA. In North
Carolina, the NCDWR administers the Section 401 Water Quality Certification process, which also must
include plans on how the applicant proposes to manage stormwater.

USACE authorizes many utility projects under Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12). NWP 12 allows
activities required for the construction, maintenance, repair, and removal of utility lines and associated
facilities in WOTUS, provided the activity does not result in the loss of greater than 0.5 acre of WOTUS
for each single and complete project.

Coordination is recommended with USACE to determine the permitting requirements for this project,
if any. Section 404 permitting may not be necessary if all wetland and stream impacts are avoided;
however, concurrence from USACE should be obtained prior to beginning any activities. Compensatory
mitigation can be required by USACE if the proposed project is determined to ha ve an adverse effect
on WOTUS, including wetlands, because of a regulated discharge. This is typically warranted for
wetland impacts greater than 0.1 acre and stream impacts exceeding 150 linear feet.

4.3 Coastal Area Management Act
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) regulates certain wetlands and water bodies
in the twenty coastal counties of North Carolina. Craven County is a coastal county; however, there are
no wetlands or waters in the study area that are subject to NCDCM regulations.

4.4 Construction Moratoria
No in-water work is anticipated for this project; therefore, no construction moratoria should apply to
this project.
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4.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The study area is in the Neuse River basin. A 50-foot riparian buffer may apply to certain streams and
surface waters that are mapped on either the most current USGS 1:24000 topographic map (Figure 1) or
in the USDA published Soil Survey of Craven County, NC (Figure 2). No streams are depicted on either
of these two map sources. Therefore, no riparian buffers regulated by NCDWR should apply to the
study area. Duke, however, may choose to use their own protective buffers on wetlands and WOTUS.
These Duke buffers are depicted on Figure 4 for informational purposes. They are not regulated buffers
under any state or federal jurisdiction.

4.6 Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act requires authorization from the USACE for the excavation of
material, alteration, obstruction, or construction of any structure in or over any “navigable water” of the
United States (33 U.S.C 410 et seq.). “Navigable water” is defined as waters that are subject to the ebb
and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean high-water mark and/or waters that are presently used, have
been used in the past, or are susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce (33 CFR part
329). This project will not be subject to section 10 regulations.

4.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
Species with the federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T) or Proposed (P) are protected
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). USFWS lists
nine species listed as either T or E for Craven County as of their April 25, 2018 list (USFWS 2018a).
NCNHP data updated in April 2018 was reviewed to determine if any of these species have been
documented inside of or within 1.0 mile of the study area.

Table 4. Federal listed species for Craven County, NC.
Common Name Scientific Name Federal
Status a
Potential Habitat
Present
Biological
Conclusion
American alligator Alligator
mississippiensis T (S/A) No Not Required
Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas T No No Effect
Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea E No No Effect
Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis T Yes-Summer
Habitat
Exempt
pursuant to the
4(d) rules
Red-cockaded
woodpecker Picoides borealis E No No Effect
Red knot Calidris canutus rufa T No No Effect
West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus E No No Effect
Rough-leaved
loosestrife
Lysimachia
asperulaefolia E No No Effect
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Table 5. Continued
Common Name Scientific Name Federal
Status a
Potential Habitat
Present
Biological
Conclusion
Sensitive joint-vetch Aeschynomene
virginica T No No Effect
a E – Endangered, T – Threatened, T (S/A) – Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance

American alligator – In North Carolina, alligators have been recorded in nearly every coastal county,
and many inland counties to the fall line. The alligator is found in rivers, streams, canals, lakes, swamps,
and coastal marshes. Adult animals are highly tolerant of salt water, but the young are apparently more
sensitive, with salinities greater than 5 parts per thousand considered harmful. The American alligator
remains on the protected species list due to its similarity in appearance to the Endangered American
crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) (USFWS 2018b).

Habitat Present: No
Species listed as T(S/A) do not require Section 7 consultation with the USFWS. Potential
habitat for American alligator does not exist in the study area. NCNHP data from April 2018
indicate no occurrences of the American alligator within 1.0 mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: Not Required

Green sea turtle – The green sea turtle is found in temperate and tropical oceans and seas. Nesting in
North America is mostly limited to small communities on the east coast of Florida requiring beaches
with minimal disturbances and a sloping platform for nesting. The green sea turtle can be found in
shallow waters. They are attracted to lagoons, reefs, bays, mangrove swamps and inlets where an
abundance of marine grasses can be found, as this is the principle food source for the green sea turtle
(USFWS 2018b).

Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for green sea turtle does not occur within the study area. The study area lacks
the beach habitat for nesting and lagoons, reefs and bays associated with this species. NCNHP
data from April 2018 indicates no occurrences of the green sea turtle within 1.0 mile of the study
area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: Not Required

Leatherback sea turtle – The leatherback sea turtle is distributed world-wide in tropical waters of the
Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. They are generally open ocean species, and may be common off
the North Carolina coast during certain times of the year. However, in northern waters leatherback sea
turtles are reported to enter bays, estuaries, and other inland bodies of water. Major nesting areas occur
mainly in tropical regions. In the United States, primary nesting areas are in Florida, however, nests are
known from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as well. Nesting occurs from April to August.
Leatherback sea turtles need sandy beaches backed with vegetation in the proximity of deep water and
generally with rough seas. Beaches with a relatively steep slope are usually preferred (USFWS 2018b).

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Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for leatherback sea turtle does not occur within the study area. The study area
lacks the beach habitat associated with this species. NCNHP data from April 2018 indicates no
occurrences of the leatherback sea turtle within 1.0 mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

Northern long-eared bat – During summer, the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) roosts singly or in
colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices in both live and dead trees and/or snags (typically
>3 inches diameter breast height). Males and non-reproductive females may also roost in cooler places,
like caves and mines. This bat seems opportunistic in selecting roosts, using tree species based on
suitability to provide cavities or crevices or presence of peeling bark. It has also been found, rarely,
roosting in structures like barns and sheds when suitable tree roosts are not available. During the
summer, NLEB emerge at dusk to forage in upland and lowland woodlands and tree -lined corridors
(USFWS 2014).

It is reported that the NLEB hibernation season is October 15 – April 15. The bats spend winter
hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They typically use large caves or mines with large
passages and entrances; constant temperatures; and high humidity with no air currents. Specific areas
where they hibernate have very high humidity, so much so that droplets of water are often seen on their
fur. Within hibernacula, surveyors find them in small crevices or cracks, often with only the nose and
ears visible (USFWS 2014).

Pursuant to the final 4(d) rules, incidental take from tree removal activities is not prohibited unless it
results from, (1) removing a known occupied maternity roost tree, or (2) from tree removal ac tivities
within 150 feet of a known occupied maternity roost tree from June 1 through July 31, or (3) results
from tree removal activities within 0.25 mile of a hibernaculum at any time. The proposed project
appears to meet these criteria and any incidental take would be exempt if the project continues to remain
in compliance with the 4(d) rules
Habitat Present: Yes-Summer Habitat
The study area does contain forested land that could potentially be utilized by the species during
the summer months. However, a review of NCNHP records indicates no known occurrences of
NLEB within 1.0 mile of the study area. Additionally, no known occupied hibernacula or roost
trees are reported within 1.0 mile of the study area based on a review of NCNHP data. Therefore,
any incidental take from tree clearing is considered exempt by the 4(d) Rules.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: Project is exempt pursuant the 4(d) Rules

Red-cockaded woodpecker – The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature
stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat. The RCW
excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, which are
contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of
the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 mile (USFWS 2003).

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Habitat Present: No
The study area is dominated by hardwood forest and does not provide suitable nesting or
foraging habitat for the RCW. A review of April 2018 NCNHP records indicates no known
RCW occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

Red knot – The rufa red knot is one of the six recognized subspecies of red knots, and is the only
subspecies that routinely travels along the Atlantic coast of the United States during spring and fall
migrations. It is known to winter in North Carolina and to stop over during migration. Habitats used by
red knots in migration and wintering areas are similar in character: coastal marine and estuarine habitats
with large areas of exposed intertidal sediments. In North America, red knots are commonly found along
sandy, gravel, or cobble beaches, tidal mudflats, salt marshes, shallow coastal impoundments and
lagoons, and peat banks. Ephemeral features such as sand spits, islets, shoals, and sandbars, often
associated with inlets can be important habitat for roosting (USFWS 2018b).

Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for red knot does not occur within the study area. The study area lacks the
beach, marsh and mudflat habitats associated with this species. NCNHP data from April 2018
indicates no occurrences of the red knot within 1.0 mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

West Indian manatee – West Indian manatees have been observed in all the North Carolina coastal
counties. West Indian manatees are found in canals, sluggish rivers, estuarine habitats, salt water bays,
and as far off shore as 3.7 miles. They utilize freshwater and marine habitats at shallow depths of 5 to
20 ft. In the winter, between October and April, manatees concentrate in areas with warm water. During
the other time of the year habitats for the manatee are those with sufficient water depth, an adequate
food supply, and in proximity to freshwater. West In dian manatees require a source of freshwater to
drink. West Indian manatees are primarily herbivores, feeding on any aquatic vegetation present, but
they may occasionally feed on fish (USFWS 2018b).

Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for West Indian manatee does not occur within the study area. The study area
lacks the canals, rivers, and estuarine habitats associated with this species. NCNHP data from
April 2018 indicates no occurrences of the West Indian manatee in coastal waters within 1.0
mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

Rough-leaved loosestrife – Rough-leaved loosestrife, endemic to the coastal plain and sandhills of
North and South Carolina, generally occurs in the ecotones or edges between longleaf pine uplands and
pond pine pocosins in dense shrub and vine growth on moist to seasonally saturated sands and on
shallow organic soils overlaying sand (spodosolic soils). Occurrences are found in such disturbed
habitats as roadside depressions, maintained power and utility line rights-of-way, firebreaks, and trails.
The species prefers full sunlight, is shade intolerant, and requires areas of disturbance (e.g., clearing,
mowing, periodic burning) where the overstory is minimal. It can, however, persist vegetatively for
many years in overgrown, fire-suppressed areas. Blaney, Gilead, Johnston, Kalmia, Leon, Mandarin,
Murville, Torhunta, and Vaucluse are some of the soil series that the plant occurs on (USFWS 1995).
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Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife is not present in the study area. The study area
lacks open ecotonal wetland habitats that provide a transition zone between uplands and
wetlands. The non-tidal freshwater marsh area is inundated for extended periods resulting in
unsuitable conditions for this species. A review of April 2018 NCNHP records indicate no
known rough-leaved loosestrife occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

Sensitive joint-vetch - Sensitive joint-vetch grows in the mildly brackish intertidal zone where plants
are flooded twice daily. This annual legume prefers the marsh edge at an elevation near the upper limit
of tidal fluctuation, but can also be found in swamps and on river banks. Sensitive joint-vetch normally
occurs in areas with high plant diversity where annual species predominate, and can grow in sand, mud,
gravel, or peat substrates (USFWS 2018b). Bare to sparsely vegetated substrates appear to be a
microhabitat feature of critical importance to this plant. Such microhabitats may include accreting point
bars that have not yet been colonized by perennial species, areas scoured out by ice, low swales within
marshes, muskrat “eat outs” where this rodent removes all of the vegetation within a small portion of
the marsh, storm damaged areas, and the saturated organic sediments of some interior marshes that have
local nutrient deficiencies. In North Carolina, stable occurrences have been found in the estuarine
meander zone of tidal rivers where sediments transported from upriver settle out and extensive marshes
are formed. Additional North Carolina occurrences are also found in moist to wet roadside ditches and
moist fields, but these are not considered stable populations.

Habitat Present: No
Potential habitat for sensitive joint-vetch is not present in the study area. The study area lacks
mildly brackish intertidal zone where plants are flooded twice daily. A review of April 2018
NCNHP records indicate no known sensitive joint-vetch occurrences within 1.0 mile of the
study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect

4.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
Bald eagles typically feed on fish but may also consume birds and small mammals. In the Carolinas,
nesting season extends from December through May (Potter et al. 1980). Bald eagles typically nest in
tall, living trees in a conspicuous location near water and forage over large bodies of water with adjacent
trees available for perching (Hamel 1992).

The bald eagle was officially delisted and removed from the federal Endangered Species List on August
9, 2007, but they are still protected under the BGEPA and the MBTA. The National Bald Eagle
Management Guidelines (Guidelines) (USFWS 2007) prohibit disturbance to a bald eagle. The
Guidelines define disturb as “to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree that causes, or is
likely to cause, based on the best scientific information available: 1) injury to an eagle; 2) a decrease in
its productivity, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior; or 3)
nest abandonment, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior.”
The definition also covers impacts that result from human-caused alterations initiated around a
previously used nest site during a time when eagles are not present, if, upon the eagle’s return, such
alterations agitate or bother an eagle to a degree that injures an eagle or interferes with normal breeding,
feeding, or sheltering behavior (USFWS 2007).
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Under the current Guidelines, USFWS recommends the following measures for roads, trails, canals,
power lines, and other linear utilities. If the eagle nest can be seen from the project site and there is no
similar activity within 660 feet, then USFWS recommends that the project: 1) maintain a buffer of at
least 660 feet between your activities and the nest; 2) maintain any established landscape buffers; and
3) if possible, create additional landscape buffers to screen the new activity from the nest. If these
recommendations cannot be adopted for the project, then coordination is recommended with the local
USFWS office.
No bald eagle habitat was found in the study area. ESI did not identify any evidence of bald eagle
activity while working in the study area or within 660 feet of the study area as observed from publicly
accessible areas. A review of April 2018 NCNHP records indicate no documented occurrences of bald
eagle within 1.0 mile of the study area.

4.9 Federal Species of Concern and At-Risk Species
USFWS also has categories of species designated as Federal Species of Concern (FSC) and/or At-Risk
Species (ARS). Neither FSC or ARS are afforded federal protection under the Endangered Species Act
and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally listed as P, T or
E. However, the status of these species is subject to change, and so should be included for consideration.
The potential habitat is based on descriptions provided in the following NCNHP documents: List of
Rare Plant Species of North Carolina (NCNHP 2014) and List of Rare Animal Species of North Carolina
(NCNHP 2015).

Six (6) ARS are currently listed for Craven County (Table 5). Potential habitat may occur for one of
these species (Raven’s seedbox) based on a preliminary assessment using the NCNHP habitat
descriptions and the results of the onsite evaluation. The Non-Riverine Swamp Forest occurring onsite
may provide habitat for this species. April 2018 NCNHP data does document Raven’s seedbox as
occurring within one mile of the study area. This location is approximately 0.8-mile southeast of the
study area. We can make no definitive survey recommendations since the ARS designation does not
require any regulatory consultation. However, if Duke determines that they would like to survey for
any of these species, ESI can provide a study plan for that effort.

4.10 State Protected Species
Some species that are listed as FSC or ARS by USFWS also receive limited state protection. Those
species that are listed as both FSC or ARS and as North Carolina state-listed Endangered (E),
Threatened (T), and Special Concern (SC) are identified in Table 5. These species receive limited
protection under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (G.S. 113-331 et seq.) and the North
Carolina Plant Protection Act of 1979 (G.S. 106-202.12 et seq.). Table 5 indicates that there are six (6)
species that are listed as ARS in addition to having a state designation of T, E, or SC. The study area
may provide potential habitat for one of these state protected species. April 2018 NCNHP data does
document Raven’s seedbox as occurring within one mile of the study area.

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Table 5. Federal Species of Concern for Craven County, NC
Common Name Scientific Name
N.C.
Status1
T, E, SC
Potential
Habitat
NCNHP
1.0-Mile
Occurrence
Black rail Laterallus jamaicensis SC No No
Carolina madtom Noturus furiosus T No No
Neuse River waterdog Necturus lewisi SC No No
Southern hognose
snake Heterodon simus SC Yes No
Raven’s seedbox Ludwigia ravenii T Yes Yes
Venus’ fly-trap Dionaea muscipula SC-V No No
1 T=Threatened, E=Endangered; SC=Special Concern; SC-V=Special Concern-Vulnerable

5.0 CULTURAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Research conducted by ESI using the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS
Service on May 21, 2018 revealed that one previously recorded historic property is located immediately
adjacent to the proposed project area. The adjacent Askin Brick Road (CV1439), was determined
Eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) in 1995. No other
previously recorded historic properties listed in, eligible, or potentially eligible for listing in the National
Register are located directly within or immediately adjacent to the proposed project area.

Research conducted by ESI at the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on May 21, 2018
revealed that no previously recorded archaeological sites are located directly within the proposed project
area. One previously recorded archaeological site, site 31CV257, is located to the east, between US 17
and the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. This site was determined Not Eligible for the National Register.

6.0 SUMMARY
Two (2) wetlands and three (3) tributaries were delineated within the study area. Impacts to these areas
should be avoided and minimized as much as practicable. Unavoidable impacts must be coordinated
with the applicable resource agency and permitting and mitigation could be required.

The project site does provide potential summer habitat for the NLEB. However, there are no
documented occurrences of this species within 1 mile of the site and no known roosting or maternity
trees are known to occur nearby. Therefore, the project is exempt from any USFWS consultation
regarding the NLEB pursuant to the 4 (d) Rules. The site does contain habitat for a state-listed species,
Raven’s seedbox. This species is also known to occur within 1 mile of the site. There are no regulatory
requirements to survey for this species. However, if Duke would like to have a survey conducted, ESI
can prepare a study plan accordingly. Otherwise, no additional work regarding protected plants or
wildlife is warranted.

No cultural or archaeological resource issues were identified inside of the study area; however, a historic
property is located adjacent to the site (Askin Brick Road). Should extensive site work be proposed, it
is recommended that a letter be submitted to SHPO requesting their formal comment on the project.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency 2017. FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer.
https://fema.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=cbe088e7c8704464aa0fc3
4eb99e7f30 (Accessed May 2018).

Hamel, P.B. 1992. Land Manager's Guide to the Birds of the South. The Nature Conservancy,
Southeastern Region, Chapel Hill, NC. 437 pp.

National Geographic Society/ESRI. 2011. I-cubed seamless USGS quadrangles Askin, NC

N.C. Wetland Functional Assessment Team. 2010. N.C. Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM)
User’s Manual. Version 4.1 127 pp. plus appendices

N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 2017. Geologic Map of North Carolina
1985.
https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=34d46a1fa2254bd9922c1495d3
1d606e (Accessed May 2018).

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. 2007. Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas.
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/ (Accessed May 2018).

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. 2011. Primary Nursery Areas. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/
(Accessed May 2018).

N.C. Division of Water Resources. 2018. NC Surface Water Classification.
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6e125ad7628f494694e259
c80dd64265 (Accessed May 2018).

N.C. Division of Water Resources. 2018. Find Your Hydrologic Unit.
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=ad3a85a0c6d644a0
b97cd069db238ac3 (Accessed May 2018).

N. C. Natural Heritage Program. 2014. List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina 2016. North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 154 pp.

N.C. Natural Heritage Program. 2015. List of Rare Animal Species of North Carolina 2016. North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 168 pp.

N. C. Natural Heritage Program. 2018. April 2018 NHP Element Occurrences. Raleigh, NC.
(Accessed May 2018).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2010. Regional Supplement to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region (Version 2.0). U.S.
Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. 158 pp.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1989. Soil Survey of Craven County, North Carolina. 155 pp. plus
maps.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1995. Rough-leaved Loosestrife Recovery Plan. Atlanta, GA. 32 pp.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Recovery Plan for the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides
borealis): Second Revision. Atlanta, Georgia. 296 pp.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2007. National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018a. T&E species listed for Craven County.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/craven.html (Accessed May 2018).

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018b. Environmental Conservation Online System.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp0/reports/species-listed-by-state-report?state=NC&status=listed
(Accessed May 2018).

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Appendix A

Figures

Territorial
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NRCS Soil Survey
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Soil Mapping UnitsApLyMMRa
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Potential Wetland/Waters of the US
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0 200100
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0 200100
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Appendix B

Data Forms

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Bridgeton 11 5k Substation City/County: Craven Sampling Date: 5/21/2018
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: WA 6 up
Investigator(s): ESI - J. Harbour, K. Murphrey Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hilislope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2-4
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR T Let: 35.19705 Long: "77,05674 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Arapahoe fine sandy loam NWI classification: NA
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No x within a Wetland? Yes No x
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
a Surface Soil Cracks (136)
0 Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
Moss Trim Lines (616)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
8 Crayfish Burrows (C8)
II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
0 Geomorphic Position (D2)
1, Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
Surface Water (Al) 1❑l Aquatic Fauna (1313)
High Water Table (A2) 1ut Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
II Saturation (A3) Tu�I Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Water Marks (B1) t�U--rr Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Sediment Deposits (B2) tL_I Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Drift Deposits (133) u Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Q Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (C7)
0 Iron Deposits (B5) Other (Explain in Remarks)
0 Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
[� Water -Stained Leaves (69)
❑ Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): '20
No X Depth (inches): '20
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WA 6 up
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1.
Liriodendron tulipifera
40 Y FACU
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
2.
Quercus nigra
10 N FAC
10 Y FAC
3,
Acer rubrum
10 N FAC
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
4.
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 It tall.
5.
5.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 57%
6.
7 Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total % Cover of. Multiply by:
OBL species
x 1 =
60 = Total Cover
x2=
50% of total cover: 30
20% of total cover: 12
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
x4=
1.
Acer rubrum
10 Y FAC
2.
Ligustrum sinense
20 Y FAC
3.
8•
4.
g,
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 It tall.
10.
5.
11.
6.
7.
8.
30 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 15
20% of total cover: 6
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1
Woodwardia areolata
2 N OBL
2.
Asplenium platyneuron
15 Y FACU
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x2=
FAC species
x3=
FACU species
x4=
UPL species
X5=
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
II 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
F✓ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 -Prevalence Index is 53.0'
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3'
Tree — Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5
height.
6•
Sapling/Shrub — Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7,
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8•
Herb—All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
g,
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 It tall.
10.
Woody vine — All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
17 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 8.5 20% of total cover: 3.4
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 10 Y FACU
2 Vitis rotundifolia 5 Y FAC
3, Smilax rotundifolia 5 Y FAC
4.
5.
20 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 10 20% of total cover: 4
(If observed, list morphological adaptations below).
US Army Corps of Engineers
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

SOIL
to
or confirm
Sampling Point: WA 6 up
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Tvoe Loci Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 4/4 100 LS
10-20 10YR 5/6 100 SC
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
0
Histosol (Al)
❑
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
❑
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
n Reduced Vertic (1718) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
u Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
B Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
D
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
n
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
Iron -Manganese Masses (1712) (LRR O, P. T)
(MLRA 1538)
❑ Red Parent Material (TF2)
-❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
D Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (1720) (MLRA
149A, 153C, 153D)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Bridgeton 11 5k Substation City/County: Craven Sampling Date: 5/21/2018
Applicant/Owner. Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: WA 6 wet
Investigator(s): ESI - J. Harbour, K. Murphrey Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Concave Local relief (concave, convex, none): depression Slope (%): 0-2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA). LRR T Lat: 35.19698 Long: -77.05708 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Masontown mucky fine sandy loam and Muckalee sandy loam, frequently flooded NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
a Surface Soil Cracks (136)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna (613)
High Water Table (A2)
1❑ -t
Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
Saturation (A3)
tut
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Moss Trim Lines (816)
Water Marks (131)
1uf
1uf Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
8
Sediment Deposits (132)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Drift Deposits (63)
lIJf
u Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
II Algal Mat or Crust (134)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
II Iron Deposits (135)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
II Shallow Aquitard (D3)
[� Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(137)
II FAC -Neutral Test (135)
Q✓ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
II Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 17
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 11
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 ) %o Cover Species? Status
1. Acer rubrum 30 Y FAC
2. Liriodendron tulipifera 10 Y FACU
3_ Quercus nigra 5 N FAC
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
45 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 22.5 20% of total cover: 9
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size. 30X30 )
1. Parsee palustris 10 Y FACW
2. Symplocos tinctoria 10 Y FAC
3, Ligustrum sinense 10 Y FAG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
30 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 15 20% of total cover: 6
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 )
1. Boehmeria cylindrica 5 Y FACW
2. Athyrium asplenioides 10 Y FAC
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
15 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 7.5 20% of total cover: 3
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 )
1 Vitis rotundifolia 10 Y FAC
2 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 15 Y FACU
3.
4.
5.
25 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 12.5 20% of total cover: 5
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below).
US Army Corps of Engineers
Sampling Point: WA 6 wet
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 7 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 77% (A/B)
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x2=
FAC species
x3=
FACU species
x4=
UPL species
X5=
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
I j 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
✓� 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
Q Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree -Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine -All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: WA 6 wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color(moistl % Tvoei Loci Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 3/2 98 10YR 4/4 2 C M LS
12-20 10YR 5/1 100 Fine S
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric
Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,
unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soile:
0
Histosol (Al) ❑
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
Black Histic (A3)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
-❑
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Depleted Matrix (F3) 0 Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
Redox Dark Surface (F6) (MLRA 1538)
❑
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Red Parent Material (TF2)
-❑
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
Redox Depressions (F8) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T) []
Marl (F10) (LRR U) Other (Explain in Remarks)
0
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) n
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
0
Thick Dark Surface (Al2) n
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
Umbric Surface (1713) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral,(S1) (LRR O, S)
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
✓
Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
II
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region —Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Bridgeton 1=15kV Substation City/County: Craven Sampling Date: 5/21/2018
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: WB 2 up
Investigator(s): ESI - J. Harbour, K. Murphrey Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hillsiope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 2-4
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR T Let: 35.19526 Long: -77.05568 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes NWI classification: NA
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No x
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1) Aquatic Fauna (1313)
High Water Table (A2)
rEl
Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
Saturation (A3)
�L--it
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
Moss Trim Lines (1316)
Water Marks (131)
1L -J -t
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (132)
tui
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Drift Deposits (133)
ti�_!f
u Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Iron Deposits (135)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
II Shallow Aquitard (133)
Q Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
II FAC -Neutral Test (135)
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
II Sphagnum moss (D8) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches): '20
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1. none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sampling Point: WB 2 up
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
% Cover.Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: 3 (A)
0 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1. Liquidambar styraciflua 5 Y FAC
2. Pinus taeda 5 Y FAC
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
10 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 5 20% of total cover: 2
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1. Andropogon virginicus 5 N FAC
2. Scutellaria integrifolia 10 Y FAC
3 Panicum sp. 25
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 3 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species 100°!°
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x2=
FAC species
x3=
FACU species
x4=
UPL species
x5=
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
n 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
�✓ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
II 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.01
Q Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
4. more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
5 height.
6• Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
7. than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
40 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20 20% of total cover: 8
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30x30 )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5• Hydrophytic
0 = Total Cover Vegetation
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover: Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below).
Data point taken in powerline easement.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WB 2 up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils *
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Tvoei Loci Texture Remarks
0-6
10YR 3/3
100
SL
6-12
10YR 4/4
100
SL
12-20
10YR 6/6
100
SC
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric
Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,
unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils *
❑
Histosol (Al) ❑
Poiyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix --r11 Piedmont Floodplain Soils P, S, T)
(A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
(F2) (F19) (LRR
Depleted Matrix (F3) u Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
Redox Dark Surface (F6) (MLRA 153B)
❑
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Redox Depressions (F8) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Marl (F10) (LRR U) Other (Explain in Remarks)
n
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) ❑
Depleted Ochric (1711) (MLRA 151)
0
Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑
iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
Umbric Surface (1713) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR 0, S)
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
Q
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: Bridgeton 115kV Substation City/County: Craven Sampling Date: 5/21/2018
Applicantlowner: Duke Energy State: NC Sampling Point: WB 2 wet
Investigator(s): ESI - J. Harbour, K. Murphrey Section, Township, Range: NA
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Concave Local relief (concave, convex, none): depression Slope (%): 0-2
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR T Let: 35.19558 Long: -77.05544 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
II Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
Moss Trim Lines (1316)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
Surface Water (Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna (1313)
�r High Water Table (A2) ❑ Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
I+ i Saturation (A3) tIIt Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
Water Marks (131) tJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Sediment Deposits (62) t❑ -r Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Drift Deposits (133) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Algal Mat or Crust (134) Thin Muck Surface (C7)
❑ Iron Deposits (135) Other (Explain in Remarks)
�✓ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
(137)
a FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Sphagnum moss (138) (LRR T, U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 3"
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): Surface
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): Surface
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WB 2 wet
Tree Stratum (Piot size: 30X30 ) % Cover Species? StatusI Number of Dominant Species
1. none present That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
2.
3,
4.
5.
6.
7.
8
0 = Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 )
1. none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
0 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 )
1. Sagittaria lancifolia
20
2 Preserpinaca palustris
10
3 Lacnanthes caroliniana
5
4. Juncus effusus
10
5 Carex ludda
15
6.
UPL species
7.
Column Totals:
8.
9.
10.
11.
4?
50% of total cover: 30
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30X30 )
1. none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover:
Remarks: (If observed, list
Y OBL
N OBL
N OBL
N OBL
Y OBL
60 = Total Cover
20% of total cover: 12
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x2=
FAC species
x3=
FACU species
x4=
UPL species
X5=
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Il 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
Q 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
El Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
0 = Total Cover Vegetation
20% of total cover: Present?
Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WB 2 wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Tyoe�—Loci Texture Remarks
0-20 10YR 6/1 85 10YR 6/6 15 C M SC
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric
Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,
unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
0
Histosol (Al) 0
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR S, T, U) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) 2 cm Muck (Al 0) (LRR S)
Black Histic (A3)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (171) (LRR O) Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B)
-0
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T)
Stratified Layers (A5) ✓
Depleted Matrix (F3) 0 Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (F20)
Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T, U)
Redox Dark Surface (176)El(MLRA 153B)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Redox Depressions (F8) -❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
Marl (1710) (LRR U) 11Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) .0
Depleted Ochdc (F11) (MLRA 151)
0
Thick Dark Surface (Al2) 0
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 150B)
✓
Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils (1720) (MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
0 Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region – Version 2.0

NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 TA
Date: S/a ��
Project/Site: f 15 4t
Latitude: 3 S, 110
Evaluator: �, Nabou f
County: arAUCA
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent '� . S
Stream Detercircle one)
Ephemer Intermittent erennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
if a 19 or perennial if 2:30*
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
M
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =--2-)
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
CL
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
CZ31
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
01
Ye - 3
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0r
0
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
0.5
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
N -
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = C1 }
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Ye - 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = lO.5 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
0r
0
1
1
1.5
1.5
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
Co
0.5
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
1
Other
1.5
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: CnAA'ej n&6d t4eawv
S
Sketch:

NC: DWO Stream identification Form Version 4.11 _rB
Date: s ai l�
Project/Site:3rij +4avl IS 5�
Latitude: 3,57, t,qs y
Evaluator: , ��Du%
County: l�dulP.v�
Longitude: - ?7� Asst%
Total Points:
StmaaLlIetermination (circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 13
if 219 or perennial if 2 30"
phemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 1 S
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18. Continuity of channel bed and bank 10 1 r- V,
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
1.5
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
0.5
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
Notes: 5 w\&t(l dt'ifek c mwe We¢J
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
N - 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = i, S 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1 Q2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 2
3
14. Leaf litter
Wk 0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5 1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 Y 3
1
C. Bioloov (Subtotal = 4
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; 2&C= 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: 5 w\&t(l dt'ifek c mwe We¢J
AJA t WB
ie;owed
A4
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Sketch:

TA
.NC D W Stream Identification Yorm Version 4.11 I %...-
Date: slafhb Project/Site: d $ s Latitude:
Evaluator: I AAALtAl County: C mum Longitude: ' % % .0,5 S (v
Total Points:ermination (circle one) Other
Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral termittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
if? 19 or erennial if t 30"
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = J' J
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18' Continuity of channel bed and bank ; k
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
02
0.5
1
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
FACVWS 0.75;
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
4- 15atrfou-0 l
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
N -0
Yes = 3
Sketch:
- artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B_ Hvdminav (Subtotal = L0 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1 2 3
14. Leaf litter
1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.51.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 Y s = 3
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = N. a ,'j )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
ZZI
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
an
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACVWS 0.75;
BL = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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Appendix C

Representative Photos

Bridgeton 115kV Substation
Wetland WA
Non Riparian Swamp Forest
Wetland WB
Non Tidal Freshwater Marsh
Bridgeton 115kV Substation
Wetland WB
Non Riparian Swamp Forest