19950096 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950206

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr„ P,E„ Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
City of Fayetteville
c/o Motorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc.
P.O. Box 53774
Fayetteville, N.C. 28305
Dear Sirs:
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February 6, 1995
Cumberland County
DEM Project # 95096
FILE COPY
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.30 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of constructing a municipal sewerline for the City of Fayetteville, as you described in your application
dated 24 January 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 2664. This certification allows you to use Nationwide
Permit Number 12 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid 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.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 30 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
Sincerely
P eston Howard, Jr P. .
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Kevin Martin; Soil and Environmental Consultants
95096.1tr
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Water Quality Planning,
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
4401 Reedy Creek Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27607
401 issuED
Wetlands Group
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US Army Corps
Attn: Mr. Scott I
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC
January 24, 1995
2 JAN 1 1995
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Dear Mr. Domey and Mr. McLendon: L WAT° [` IL `i i
The purpose of this letter is to request Nationwide Permit 12 and Section 401
Water Quality Certification for the project to be known as East Fayetteville
Sewerline. The project, engineered by Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc., is
located near Fayetteville, N.C. (Cumberland County) and is parallel to
N.C. HWY. 24; as shown on the enclosed plans and Vander, N.C., USGS Topo
Quad vicinity map.
Delineations of impact areas have yet to be reviewed and approved by Mr.
McLendon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contact Mr. Chris Huysman at
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. if confirmation of impacts is required.
Wetland impacts will be required for construction of municipal sewerlines.
It will be necessary to impact 0.30 acres (see maps) of jurisdictional wetlands
above headwaters for the placement of utility lines along this portion of the
project. Impacted areas will be returned to grade, as per stipulations of
Nationwide Permit 12
A complete copy of this entire application package has been sent to David
Franklin (Wilmington Corps) .
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
Please call if you have questions or require further information. If you intend to
perform a site visit please call and we will arrange for someone to accompany
you.
Sincerely,
Kevin C. Martin,
President
cc: (with enclosures) David Franklin, Wilmington Corps
Ken Averetbe, DEM Fayetteville
Jeff Reitzel, Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel
KCM/cah
DEM ID: ACTION ID: _
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #):
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: City of Fayetteville, North Carolina
c/o Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc.?B ox 53774
2. Owners Address: F a y p t t. n v i 1 1 n, MC
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Millbrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609 [phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Cumberland County, NC
Nearest Town or City: Fayetteville, NC
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Samuel St. , parallel
to NC Hwy. 24 to Downing St. As per attached site plan and
Vander, USGS topo quad.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Cape Fear River
7. River Basin: Cape Fear River
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WSI, or WS II?
YES ( ) NO ? )
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES ( ) NO ( )9 If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S. including wetlands, located on project site:
NA. Proiect corridor for proposed sewerline.
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S. including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
NW12
Filled:
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated: 0.30 acres
Total Impacted. acres
2830r-
1. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 117' X 11" drawings only): C on s t r u c- h i a n of
muni rri pal cawer1 i na far ri ty of fayphtpvi 1 1 P _
13. Purpose of proposed work Construction of municipal sewerline for
City of Fayetteville.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also,
note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. To construct f o r c e m a i n s e w e r l i n e.
15. Youore required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing
endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the
proposed project Have you done so? YES ( ) NO ( ) i W-,Pc/ u If-C. A
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence
of historic properties in the permit area which may be ?ected by the proposed project? Have you done
so? YES ( ) . NO ( ) -I'd, - '- . ?
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE F RWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the
placement of delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Residential
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Proposed sanitary s ewer
Agent's Signature Date
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Delineation Performed by: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Ylillbrook Road
Raleigh; NC 27609
Ph: 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMIlVAnON
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site. r= R.: _ 72L Date' ,-TJ??? 1gCts
Applicant/Owner. 'C'/G VU1 s County: (0V\AP02 4,N0
Investigator. ?S?NvAlJ ? "CZiti State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)? Yes , ransect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Y N Plot 1D:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACVV or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: T(S tW (sr,?cW??
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth &urface Water 0-'A (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv Indicators:
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X Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
'4 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
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upper 12 inches
Water-Stained Leaves
`<' Local Soil Survey Data
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):Zp,; 1'?S Drainage Class: C
Field Observations
Taxonomy(Subgroup):-EfI (__ QCU\ UCIC?SZJU? _Confirm Mapped Type? No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
ft Horizon
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon --St'-3igh Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
- 7Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime V Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
=k--'Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ® No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? (jjj)
No _Qrcle)
Hvdric Soils Present? es No Yei No
Remarks:
Delineation Performed by: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. MilIbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Ph 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: ? ?{ y StUU 6Z'210 J(= Date:
Applicant/Owner..- AA ?X County: 1_',11;N1
Investigator- A' l 14!5ivG-,. .{ 9 Gt,U (n State: /V L
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? (es o Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Y" Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant S ecies Stratum
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L Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: T IS ?rwfSq,Pu.A C)
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HYDROLOGY
rT Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth to Surface Water.- NA (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit-L-(in.)
Depth to Sahirated Soil (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in
upper 12 inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series andPhase): Drainage Class: nPU VCgX4
Field Observations
Taxonomy(Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? 8No
Profile Description
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
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Horizon (Munsell Moist)
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Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes 41 Hvdric Soils Present? Yes Yew/'-NZ
Remarks:
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
April 27, 1995
David E. Vaughn
Moorman, Kizer & Reitzel, Inc.
P.O. Box 53774
Fayetteville, NC 28305
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I am enclosing the comments received during the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources review of the
Environmental Assessment (EA)'for the City of Fayetteville's East
Fayetteville Sewerline Extension. The North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission has raised some concerns regarding the
project that will need-to be addressed prior to submittal of the
EA to the State Clearinghouse.
Please send me three copies of a revised document that
includes your responses to the attached comments. Let me know if
you have any questions regarding this letter or if I can help
facilitate resolution of these issues.
Sincerely,
Monica Swihart
Water Quality Planning
attachments
cc: M.J. Noland, Fayetteville PWC
Michael Wicker
Coleen Sullins
John Dorney
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Henry M. Lancaster II, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
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Monica Swihart
Division of Environmental Management
Melba McGee
Planning and Assessm6nt
#718 EA East Fayetteville
Cumberland County
April 20, 1995
Sewer Line Extension,
The proposed project has been circulated and reviewed by our
internal divisions.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has raised a number of
issues that will need to be addressed before this project is
released for state review. After revisions have been made, I
recommend the revised document be reviewed again internally prior
to State Clearinghouse review.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
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MEMOR r1NDi_1M Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Frank McBride, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program .
DATE: April 18, 1995
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment (EA) Review, Proposed East Fayetteville Sewer Line
Extension, Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC), Cumberland County,
North Carolina. Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Project No.
718.
Staff biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed
the subject project and are familiar with habitat values associated with the proposed project area.
These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), the Clean Water Act of
1977 (as amended), and the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S, 113A-1 et seq., as
amended; 1 NCAC-25).
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission is proposing to construct a gravity sewer
main, lift station, and force main to accommodate future sewage flows resulting from increased
expansion of industrial, residential, and commercial areas in East Fayetteville. The proposed
sewer main distribution lines will be installed in the existing right-of-ways paralleling Samuel
Street, new N.C. Highway 24, a portion of Whitehead Road, and Downing Road and will cross
Locks Creek at HWY 24. However, it is unclear from the documentation provided where the
proposed lift station will be constructed in relationship to the wetlands associated with Locks
Creek.
We recognize the need for adequate sewage treatment for public health benefit and to
reduce adverse impacts to surface water quality. However, gravity drained sewer systems are
typically located adjacent to stream banks to use the natural slope of the land. From a fisheries
and wildlife habitat perspective, sueh sewer line locations are highly undesirable. Sewer lines,
lift stations, and pipelines should be located in upland areas and = within wetlands (streams,
canals, or ditches) or the riparian zone. We are particularly concerned about the proposed force
main line and its impacts to forested wetlands associated with the proposed project. Forested
wetlands are especially important due to a loss of this habitat type on a regional and national
basis. Therefore, we request that impacts to forested wetlands be reduced by locating the
interceptor line a minimum of 50 feet from the stream bank, by minimizing the number of' stream
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crossings and any filling, and by restricting the corridor width to a maximum oi' 20 feet.
Crossings of wetlands and streams should be located at narrow areas and made perpendicular to
the stream. Plant communities should be re-established which would result in plant community
succession into habitat of equal or greater value than that which was destroyed.
We also recommend strict adherence to Best Management Practices for constriction
activities in the project area. There must be adequate description of any streams and/or wetlands
affected by the project, including a project map identifying wetland areas. Identification of
wetlands may be accomplished through coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(C013). If the CUE is not consulted, the person delineating wetlands should be identified and
criteria listed. In addition, the need for channelizing, filling, or relocating portions of
streams/ditches must be adequately justified and the extent of such activities must be noted.
We also recommend all proposed construction activities occur between September I and
March I unless documentation can be provided indicating specific construction activities will not
release appreciable amounts of sediment and turbidity into any receiving stream. This
recommendation is based on potential negative impacts of sedimentation and turbidity fro2n
construction on spawning activities of freshwater species (primarily sunfish and largemouth
bass).
Based on the information provided, as well as the cdinments noted above, we can not
concur with the EA. We feel that the above.recommendations must be considered and
information provided before the NCWRC can concur with concluding the environmental record
for this project.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this EA. If we can provide
further assistance, please contact District 4 Fisheries Biologist Keith W. Ashley at 919-866-4250,
KA/fm
cc; Keith W. Ashley, District 4 Fisheries Biologist
Toni Padgett, District 4 Wildlife Biologist
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor PROJECT REVIEW COMIENTS
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Project Number:
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By
County:
Charles H. Gardner
Director
Project Name:
Geodetic Survey
his project will impact z geodetic survey markers. N.C. Geodetic
Survey should be'contacted prior to construction at P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 [phone]. Intentional destruction of a
geodetic monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
This project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Geodetic Survey office at [phone].
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Reviewer Date
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
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No comment
This projecllt will require approval of an erosion and sedimentation
control plan prior to beginning any land=disturbing activity if more
than one (1) acre will be disturbed.
If an environmental document is required to satisfy Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the document must be submitted as part
of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
If any portion of the project is located within a High Quality Water
Zone (HQW), as classified by the Division of Environmental Management,
increased design standards for sediment and erosion control will apply.
The erosion and sedimentation control plan required for this project
should be prepared by the Department of Transportation under the
erosion control program delegation to the Division of Highways from the
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Land Quality section at [phone].
Reviewer Date
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS
I Reviewing Office:
Project Number: Due Date:
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After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.
k oo i-I nffira inrilrmpri nn the reverse of the form.
Questions regarding tnese permits snvuiu be auu res- w -•?•• -- ----- -
formation and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same
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Regional Office. Time

PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
limit)
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
? facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post -application
(90 days)
systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual
NPDES permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection 90.120 days
ermit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to
? p
ce waters
f construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply (N/A)
a
discharging into state sur time. 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
30 days
? Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
(N/A)
7 days
? Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued
prior to the installation of a well. (15 days/
Application copy must be,served on each adjacent riparian property 55 days
? Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may-require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of
(90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
60 da
s
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement y
(90 days)
? facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21H.06 N/A
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.
Demolition or renovations of structures containing 60 days
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A
? NCAC 20.0525 which requires notification and removal N/A
prior to demolition Contact Asbestos Control Group
(90 days)
.
919.733-0820

? Complex source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentatio
Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30
d
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20 days
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control plan will be required if one or more acres to be
of $30 for the first acre and $20.00 for each additional acre or art must accompany the plan
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days before be innin activ 30 d
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance ays)
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On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amoun
? Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any area
d 30 days
s)
(60 da
mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appropriate bon y
must be received before the permit can be issued.
1 da
? North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit y
(N/A)
exceeds 4 days
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Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 if more
On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required
i 1 day
(N/A)
? counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils ons
than five acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspect
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned.
s
90.120 da
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? Oil Refining Facilities NIA (NIA)

If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days
? Dam Safety Permit inspect construction. certify construction is according to EHNR approv
rmit under mosquito control program. And
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a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces-
sary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of $200.00 must ac-
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion
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File surety bond of $5,000 with EHNR running to Slate of N.C. 10 days
? Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well conditional that any well opened by drill operator shall, upon (N/A)
abandonment, be plugged according to EHNR rules and regulations.
? Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with EHNR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit 10 days
Application by letter. No standard application form. (NIA)
State Lakes Construction Permit Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include 1520 days
? descriptions & drawings of structure & proof of ownership (N/A)
of riparian property,
? 60 days
401 Water Quality Certification N/A (130 days)
? 55 days
CAMA Permit for MAJOR development $250.00 fee must accompany application (150 days)

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Notification of the proper regional office is requested if "orphan" underground storage tanks (USTS) are discovered during any excavation operation.
? Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.1000 (Coastal Stormwater Rules) is required.
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* Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority):
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below.
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59 Woodfin Place Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Asheville, NC 28801 Fayetteville, NC 28301
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919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101
Mooresville, NC 28115 Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone] [phone]
? Washington Regional Office
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
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8025 North Point Blvd.
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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? Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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Environmental Assessment
East Fayetteville Sewerline
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C.
January, 1995
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction - Purpose and Need for Project . . . . . . . . . . 2
A. Social and Economic Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
B. Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Physiography, Topography, Geology and Soils . . . . . . . 4
D. Water Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
1. Surface Water
2. Groundwater
3. Water Quality
4. Hydrology and Floodplain Involvement
E. Wetland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
F. Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. Plant Communities
2. Animal Communities
G. Threatened and Endangered Species . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
H. Construction Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
I. Secondary Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
J. Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
K. Alternatives Analysis (Social and Economic) . . . . . . 12
L. Methods proposed to Avoid Adverse
Environmental Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure - 1 Approximate Boundary of Subject Property
Appendix - 1 Letter to NC Cultural Resources
Appendix - 2 Wetland Delineation Data Forms
Appendix - 3 Vegetation Species List
Appendix - 4 Animal Species List
Appendix - 5 Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification
Appendix - 6 Seeding Specifications
Map 1 - Wetland Location Map
Map 2 - Plant Community Location Map
Table 1 - Approximate Wetland Impacts
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INTRODUCTION:
The following environmental assessment was prepared to summarize the environmental
effects of the proposed utility improvements and lift station addition paralleling Samuel
Street, new N.C. Highway 24, a portion of Whitehead Road, and Downing Road. The
purpose of the proposed utility is to enable the City of Fayetteville Public Works
Commission to construct a gravity sewer main, lift station, and force main that will
accommodate the future sewage flows created by the expansion of industrial, residential,
and commercial areas. Additionally one existing smaller sewage lift station, which is at
capacity, will be taken out of service. The existing sewage flows are not to be increased at
the present time. Flows will be increased after expansions have occurred in the sewershed.
The area where the lift station and utility improvements are proposed falls within the Locks
Creek Watershed and is not within the surface water supply protection classification area for
the City of Fayetteville.
The proposed utility improvements described in this report are for a sanitary sewer gravity
trunk line, a sewage lift station, and a sewage force main placed along the aforementioned
routes. The gravity sewer will be placed off the right-of-way of Samuel Street, so as to allow
the unimpeded flow of traffic during construction and maintenance, and to minimize utility
disruptions in the area. The gravity sewer will convey flows to a sewage lift station. The
sewage lift station will pump the sewage to the City of Fayetteville Cross Creek Treatment
Plant. The location of the lift station easement is at the point where Locks Creek intersects
with N.C. Highway 24 on the western side of the creek and the northern side of N.C.
Highway 24. The proposed easement for the gravity sewer follows the right-of-way of
Samuel Street as extended, then meanders along parallel to Locks Creek above its top bank
to the lift station site. The lift station site is located above the bank of Locks Creek, adjacent
to the new N.C. Highway 24 right-of-way. The force main parallels the northern right-of-
way of N.C. Highway 24, Whitehead Road, and the northern right-of-way of Downing
Road. The alignment of the force main, gravity sewer, and site for the lift station has been
located to provide'maximum service area while minimizing the impact to wetlands, other
environmentally sensitive areas, and existing transportation/ utility routes. See Appendix 5
for 401 Certification Approval.
The following assessment provides a summary of the potential impacts that were identified
during our analysis of existing conditions and contacts with various state agencies.
A: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The City of Fayetteville Public Works Commission is in the process of upgrading its
capabilities in the Dunn Road area to support industry and residential development. The
area where the proposed sewer lines, sewage lift station, and force main identified in the
following environmental assessment is to be located, has planned substantial increases in
industrial waste water flows from existing plants, subdivisions, and commercial properties
that are expanding. The City of Fayetteville seeks to accommodate the expansions so as to
continue to provide opportunities for additional employment and housing for existing and
future residents.
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The City of Fayetteville's commitment to expansion of industrial and residential areas is
evidenced by the expansion of both the Cross Creek and Rockfish Treatment Plants and the
Hoffer and Glenville Raw Water Treatment Plants.
The City of Fayetteville is proud of its reputation of providing a quality environment for its
customers and constituents, and seeks to continue this tradition. The proposed utility and
lift station follow in that tradition by providing a solution that is environmentally sensitive
and accommodates the systematic growth associated with the area. Soil & Environmental
Consultants (S & EC) has completed an environmental assessment for the area of the
proposed utility and lift station on approximately 6 acres in central Cumberland County,
North Carolina (See Figure 1). The Phase I Environmental Assessment (EA) was performed
using a combination of generally recognized methods for this type of study, including a
review of public records, interviews with State and Federal environmental agency officials,
examinations of aerial photographs, and a detailed field reconnaissance. It was designed to
identify potential environmental impacts that the proposed project may cause, and
environmental "red flags" which might indicate existing environmental liabilities. This
study did not include chemical testing of soil and/or water, analysis of unknown materials,
or other specialized studies of this type. It was likewise not designed to identify
environmental liabilities or contamination resulting from deliberate and concealed criminal
activity (i.e., deliberate contamination of a ground-water well). This EA has not attempted to
address limitations or restrictions on the land resulting from any city or county zoning
regulations, watershed restrictions, subdivision regulations or other non-environmental
governmental regulations.
The subject property is irregular in shape roughly following Samuel Street, extended to
Locks Creek for approximately 500 feet, then paralleling the right-of-way of N.C. Highway
24 to its intersection with Whitehead Road; thence, with Whitehead Road to its intersection
with Downing Road, then paralleling Downing Road to the Waterville property. The
property is located in central Cumberland County. The "subject property," as covered in this
environmental assessment, includes only the area shown on Figure 1, specifically the
proposed sewer line, lift station and force main easements and encroachments. All maps,
figures, text, etc. refer to this area only.
B: CULTURAL RESOURCES
S&EC has requested a review of North Carolina State Department of Cultural
Resources files and the National Register of Historic Places records (Appendix 1.) to
determine if any archaeological sites, buildings, historic districts, etc. are along the
proposed project corridor or on adjacent properties. Cultural Resources are protected
by law under the Indian Antiquities Articles of the North Carolina Administrative
Code. The North Carolina State Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina, should be
contacted if artifacts are uncovered during construction.
The Cultural Resources records review has not been completed as of January 20, 1995.
S&EC staff did not observe any archeological artifacts during the field reconnaissance.
No impacts to archeological or architectual resources is anticipated.

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' C• PHYSIOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND SOILS
The site is in the Coastal Plain province of the state and lies within an area geologically
' referred to as the Cape Fear Formation. Roanoke and Roanoke-Urban Complex soils
dominate the proposed sewerline corridor. Altavista sandy loams, Wickham soils,
Wagram soils, Tarboro loamy sands and unnamed Dystrochrepts soils are in the
' vicinity of the proposed forcemain route. The Roanoke, Altavista, and Tarboro soils are
found on terraces; Wagram soils are found on ridges. The entire area of the project is in
the Cape Fear River Basin.
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sea level) to 100 ft. MSL along the proposed corridor. Surface elevation of Locks Creek
' is approximately 60 ft. MSL. The proposed sewerline will not impact Locks Creek.
The geology of the area, the Cape Fear Formation, consists of sandstone and sandy
' mudstone.
' D: WATER RESOURCES
Water resources are regulated by the N.C. Division of Environmental Management
(NCDEM). Short term degradation of surface water can typically be justified by long
' term benefits of sewerlines. Municipal sewerlines typically alleviate pollutant burdens
to surface and ground waters. Groundwater contamination from septic tank
' malfunctions will reduced to the extent of serviced households. Surface water
contamination from overflowing septic tanks, during storm events, will be eliminated to
the same extent. Large modern wastewater treatment facilities, of which this project is
a part, have the potential to reduce pollutant and nutrient levels below those of older
' smaller facilities.
' 1. Surface Water
There are no large impounded bodies of surface water within the proposed project
corridor; however, Locks Creek and an unnamed tributary to Locks Creek are within
the project corridor. No small farm ponds are within the project. Locks Creek, and the
' unnamed tributary contain varying amounts of water throughout the year. The Cape
Fear River is ± 0.2 miles east of the project. No surface waters are to be directly
impacted by the proposed project. No portion of the proposed sewerline will pass
through surface waters. Surface waters may experience temporary siltation and erosion
events, as describes in Section H.3. Water Quality.
' 2. Groundwater
The depth to groundwater ranges from 1' to ± 15' in the proposed project corridor.
This region of the state typically has ground water within 15' of the surface. It appears
' that much of the project area is serviced by private wells and septic systems.
Installation of the proposed sewerline will alleviate nutrient and bacterial burdens on
' groundwater.
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3. Water Quality
Records of the NCDEM Water Quality Section were reviewed to determine the presence
of any potential water quality issues deserving consideration in the project area. In this
region, NCDEM has classified both the Cape Fear River and Locks Creek as Class C
waters. The "best usage" for such waters is "aquatic life propagation and survival,
fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture." Neither water will be directly
impacted by the proposed project, as described above.
4. Hydrology and Floodplain Involvement
The project corridor will not impact floodplains; however, some jurisdictional wetlands
(discussed below) will be impacted. Jurisdictional wetlands will be regulated by the
provisions of the Clean Water Act, and NCDEM.
E: WETLANDS
Jurisdictional wetland areas along the project corridor were flagged in the field.
Wetlands were delineated according to the 1987 Corns Wetland Delineation Manual.
The presence of wetlands on site was based on the three parameter approach; hydric
soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and wetland hydrology.
Preliminary wetland maps, impact approximations, and delineation forms are
appended (Map 1., Table 1., and Appendix 2.). Confirmation of the wetland delineation
may be required before any permits are issued. Written authorization from the Corps
and Division of Environmental Management is required prior to construction in
wetlands.
The majority of the property proposed to be utilized for the proposed forcemain route
does not appear to be jurisdictional wetland. Approximatly 0.30 acres of impacts
(Tablel.) are anticipated (See Section, J: Permits). A forthcoming site meeting with the
Corps of Engineers is expected to confirm our delineation. If impacts to wetlands are
minimized and/or avoided then Nationwide permits may be sufficient to permit the
proposed utilization of these lands.
' 1. Hydric Soils
Roanoke soils are the only mapped hydric soil series along the proposed route.
Wetlands have been impacted by past uses (e.g. road right-of-ways, farming and
logging). Hydric soils had high organic matter content, chroma below 3, and some
sulfidic odor (This suggests areas are wetter than typical Roanoke soils.). Most of the
proposed impacts would occur in wooded areas with hydric soils. Additional impact
areas for the sewerline are mainly confined to existing road right of ways.
2. Hvdronhvtic Vegetation
' Vegetative indicators of wetlands along the proposed project corridor included; netted
chain fern (Woodwardia areolata ), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), willow oak (Quercus
phellos), elderberry (Santbucus canadensis), and American elm (l_Ilntus antericana). Other
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vegetation, not listed here, indicated areas were wet (See S&EC Wetland Delineation
Data Forms, Appendix 2).
3. Hydrologic Indicators
Hydrologic indicators provide visible proof that water flows through or inundates areas
for a significant period of time. The following hydrologic indicators were observed on
site; oxidized root channels, watermarks, buttressed trees, blackened leaf material
and/or stream channels.
F. ECOLOGY
1. PLANT COMMUNITIES
Two general plant ecology community types are present along the project corridor. The
communities have developed because of differences in slope, aspect, soil composition,
and human disturbance, primarily the removal of timber. The habitat types are
manicured roadside, and non-riverine wet hardwood forest (Schafle and Weakley, 1990)
"Weedy" tree species such as sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), red maple (Acer
rubruni), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) are found in both community types, as they
require open, disturbed areas to thrive. The forested segment of the proposed route
contained a mix of pines and hardwoods. Indicators of previous disturbance activities
included weedy tree species in the non-riverine wet hardwood forest, primitive
roadways, and old slash piles.
See the attached map (Map 2) for locations of plant community types along the sewer
line right-of-way. Vegetation found in the vicinity of the project, as well as scientific
names, are listed in Appendix 3.
Manicured roadside
Areas within the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) right-of-way (ROW) were
characterized by mowed grasses (Festuca spp., and Poa spp.). Saplings within the ROW
were less than 10 yrs. old. Dominant vegetation included: fescue grasses, blackberry
species (Rhubus spp.), loblolly pine, and sweetgum.
Non-riverine wet hardwood forest
A disturbed example of this plant community type was located at the end of Samuel
Street. Dominant vegetation included: giant cane, wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera),
American elm, tulip poplar, and sweet gum.
2. ANIMAL COMMUNITIES
Animal communities were primarily urban in structure and composition. The wet
hardwood forest is apparently surrounded by urban development; therefore reducing
wildlife habitat quality. However, this area may serve as an ecological island; a resting
and foraging area for wildlife of the area. The entire project corridor is within areas that
are developed or that are slated to be developed. A comprehensive list of species that
might be encountered in the project corridor is appended (Appendix 4).
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' Terrestrial habitats
Songbirds and birds of prey were observed during the field reconnaissance. Animal
tracks were used to assess the presence of different species; observed tracks included:
domestic dogs and cats, raccoon (Procyon lotor) and opossum (Didelphis virginiana). One
green anole (Anolis carolinensis) and spring peepers (Hyla crucifer) were observed, no
' other reptiles or amphibians were noted.
Aquatic Areas
' A few species of fish may survive in the creeks of the subject area. The most likely
species are: mosquito fish (Ganibusia affinis), rosysided dace (Clinostonius funduloides),
and creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus). Roadside ditches and small ephemeral pools
' along the proposed corridor provide habitat for aquatic stages of amphibians.
A comprehensive list of animals likely to be found in the vicinity of the project (except
' for fish species, which are listed above), as well as those actually observed on-site, is
given in Appendix 4.
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G: ENDANGERED SPECIES
' The project corridor was traversed by foot for the purpose of identifying suitable habitat
for federally protected species known to occur in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Federally protected species that may occur in the vicinity of the property are: red
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cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), St. Francis
American alligator (Alligator mississippensis), southern pondberry (Lindera melissifolia),
rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysiniachia asperulaefolia), small whorled pagonia (Isotria
niedeoloides) and American chaffseed (Schwalbea aniericana).
Naturally occurring fire has been suppressed in this region resulting in habitat
' alteration detrimental to fire related species and plant communities. Furthermore, the
project area has been significantly disturbed within the past 10 years.
' Information regarding; the unique characteristics of each endangered species, its
habitat, its reproductive biology, and locations of its historical sitings (North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)) were compiled and reviewed before surveying
' commenced. Photo inspection, record review, and field reconnaissance of the site
located potential suitable habitat for each of the protected species; afterwhich, transects
were traversed by foot. Assessments of the species presence or absence were made on
' the basis of limiting habitat and biological features.
Based on site observations, wildfire suppression and lack of prime habitat
requirements, it is unlikely that the East Fayetteville Sewerline will have any adverse
impacts on populations of federally protected endangered species known to occur in
Cumberland County, North Carolina. A definitive determination of the absence of
plant species cannot be made because this survey was conducted out of season.
However, based on limiting biological and habitat characteristics, and present species
ranges and locations, it is unlikely that these plants would occur along this project
' corridor.
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No federally protected species are known to occur within three miles of the site.
' A record (NCNHP) of an alligator (Alligator ntississippensis), a federally protected
species, is 3.5 miles northwest of the project in the Cape Fear River. Duck Pond Swamp
3 mile northeast of the project, a carolina bay (Schafle and Weakley, 1990), is a NCNHP
' priority area.
1. ENDANGERED FAUNA
' Red cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
This 20 cm long "barred" woodpecker with black cap, and nape of neck, has large white
cheek patches; a unique characteristic of this woodpecker. Males with red-cockade
' behind eyes (may not be visible in all specimens). Found in family groups in pine
savannah with little undergrowth. Populations found in longleaf pine, loblolly pine,
shortleaf pine, pond pine and slash pine between 30 and 60 years. (Frazer, 1992 and
' USFWS, 1993)
The survey for red-cockaded woodpecker cavities and habitat was conducted according
' to the methods described in Guidelines for Preparation of Biological Assessments and
Evaluations for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (Henry 1989).
' No red-cockaded woodpeckers or nest cavities were observed. The few longleaf pines
(Pinus palustris) and other pines along the project were inspected for cavities and sap
flow; neither were observed. Low density of pine species, dense understory, limited
' size of prime foraging areas, and proximity to urban development (less than 0.1 miles)
reduce the quality of the habitat.
' Based on the projects apparent isolation from quality habitat forests, lack of prime
foraging conditions and urban setting, it is unlikely that the development of the East
Fayetteville sewerline will have any adverse impacts on red-cockaded woodpecker
' populations.
St. Francis's satyr (Neonyntpha mitchellit)
' This butterfly is a small chocolate-brown satyr with modified light brown hairlike
scales on the outer margins of the wing. Conspicuous dark maroon eyespots are
encircled by straw yellow and dark brown borders. The center of eyespot has a silver
' cast in some lights. Spots are accented by orange bands along the posterior wing edge
and dark brown bands cross the central portion of the wing. They are on the wing from
May to June. Male genitalia structure differentiates this species from other Neonympha
' species that are in flight at the same time. St. Francis's satyr inhabits shallow wetlands
that are maintained in early successional stages by beaver and fire activity. It is
unlikely that the butterfly would exist in areas not directly linked to existing
' populations; unless, a contiguous corridor of preferred habitat exists (Steven Hall, N.C.
Natural Heritage Program, Pers. Comm., Parshall and Kral, 1989 and Federal Register,
1994)
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American alligator (Alligator mississippensis)
This large (1.8-3.7 meters), aquatic reptile is unlikely to be mistaken for anything else in
the state. The alligator prefers slow moving coastal rivers; but sometimes inhabits
cypress ponds in the flatwoods and sandhills. Its protection is based on similarity of
appearance to other endangered crocodilian species; this status regulates hunting and
trading of the species. (Frazer, 1992 and USFWS, 1993)
No wetlands, of preferred alligator habitat, will be impacted. One creek crossing will be
parallel to NC HWY 24, in the right-of-way, above Locks Creek. No adverse impacts to
alligator populations or habitat are anticipated.
2. ENDANGERED FLORA
Endangered plant species surveys during the flowering or fruiting seasons are
preferable to make definitive determination of the species presence or absence. All
plant species in this survey were past their flowering and fruiting season.
Pondberry (Lindera melissi olia)
This is a deciduous shrub with few branches that grows to 2 m tall, and spreads by
stolons. Young leaves and stems are hairy. Alternate oblong leaves (5-10 cm long and
1.5-3.5 cm wide) droop. Leaves smell like sassafras when crushed. Small, pale,
clustered yellow flowers occur from March to April. The red, oval, fleshy, 6-10 mm
diameter, fruit matures in late autumn. (Frazer, 1992 and USFWS, 1993)
No pondberry plants were observed in the shaded wetland edge areas of the project.
Drainages and wetland edges along the project were traversed on foot. Depressions in
wetlands did not appear to have any populations of pondberry. Isolation from other
pondberry populations, and lack of prime habitat make it unlikely that this species will
be adversely impacted by this project.
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulae olio)
This seldom branching, erect, perennial grows to 30-60 cm tall, and has slender
glandular stems. Leaves (2-4 cm long and 0.8-2 cm wide) are lance shaped and occur
directly on the stem in whorls. Yellow flowers with five petals and sepals occur from
' May to June, fruits occur in August and September. It grows primarily in ecotones
between pond pine and pocosins and requires disturbed areas with minimal overstory.
It prefers organic soils over moist sand (spodosols). This plant has been found in road
' side ditches, firebreaks, seeps and powerline rights-of-way. (Frazer, 1992 and USFWS,
1993)
' No rough-leaved loosestrife was observed. No ecotone, separating longleaf pine
uplands and wetland areas, occurs along the project. Typically, the plant occurs in
somewhat wet fire-maintained ecosystems. No evidence of wildfire was found along
' the project. No spodosols occur along the project. Open ecotone edges where the plant
thrives were not present along the project corridor. Isolation from other loosestrife
populations, and lack of prime habitat make it presumably unlikely that this species
' will be impacted by this project.
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Small whorled pagonia (Isotria medeoloides)
A slender perennial orchid growing to 25 cm tall, with a whorl of five to six pale green
' leaves. Veins are parallel and possibly covered with a white powdery bloom. One to
two irregularly shaped flowers are yellow green and occur from May to June. Large-
whorled pagonia (I. verticillata) often has purple stems and erect leaves. This plant is
' typically found in open, dry deciduous woods and along streams with acid soils.
(Frazer, 1992 and USFWS, 1993)
' No small whorled pagonia plants were observed. Habitat for this plant is variable
through out North Carolina. This plant, listed for this county by the state only, has no
documented sitings or occurrences in Cumberland County. It is unlikely that this plant
occurs along this corridor.
American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana)
An erect, fuzzy unbranched perennial growing to 30-60 cm tall. Leaves are alternate, 2-
4 cm long and 6-10 mm wide. Leaves are noticeably three veined and have a short
petiole. Flowers are grouped in a long terminal cluster, and sepals are fused to form a
' tubular calyx in the shape of two unequal lips. Maroon, occasionally yellow, flowers
occur in May and June, fruits are visible in August. Chaffseed is typically found in
savannahs and pine woodlands in sunny or partly sunny areas maintained by fire; but
has also been found in association with seasonally wet cypress ponds in Georgia.
(Frazer, 1992 and USFWS, 1993)
' No American chaffseed was observed in open, sunny areas of the wooded portions of
the project. No open areas, regularly maintained by wildfire, where the plant thrives,
occur along the project. In addition, no fire maintained open wetland edges occurred.
' Isolation from other chaffseed populations, and lack of prime habitat make it
presumably unlikely that this species will be impacted by this project.
' H. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

1. Timber Study
A complete timber analysis was not conducted on the proposed right-of-way.
Woodlands impacted by the proposed route would total less than 0.6 acres.
Merchantable timber should be sold, and care should be taken to minimize compaction
of soils, skinning of tree trunks, exposure of roots, covering roots with fill, and spilling
of petroleum products.
2. Wildlife Habitat
The losses of quality habitat due to the proposed sewerline are primarily from areas
within the hardwood forest. Loss of this habitat totals less than 0.6 acres. This estimate
assumes a 40' wide clearing limit along the proposed route. Forest fragmentation will
be increased in the subject area somewhat, as a result of clearing and maintaining an
open right-of-way for the sewerline. Since the right-of-way is only 40 feet wide, the
extent of fragmentation will be minor in most areas. We recommend that the final
maintained right-of-way be 15' to 20' after construction. Open areas along the sewerline
may alter species composition, favoring animal and plant species which prefer edge
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habitat, instead of those that inhabit forest interiors; the open sewerline could function
as a corridor for edge species to travel along. Edge species tend to have an adverse .
' impact on forest-dwelling species, especially songbirds, acting as competitors, predators
and brood-parasites.
Open habitat created for the sewerline can lead to drier conditions primarily in upland
area, due to increased penetration of sunlight and increased wind velocity. Another
possibility is an increase in seasonal moisture levels, especially in highly colloidal soils
' of low-lying areas, which would be due to a decrease in evapotranspiration from the
removal of trees.
3. Water Quality
Water quality is likely to be reduced, at least temporarily, as a result of the sewerline
construction. Construction in areas adjacent to creeks are likely to increase erosion and
' siltation. However, if construction, especially near creeks, is during low flow periods,
impact from sedimentation would be minimal.
' Increased siltation in waterways will lower the amount of dissolved oxygen in the
water, and can harm the gills of aquatic organisms, as well as silt up preferred
spawning areas, both in the project vicinity and downstream. With careful erosion
' control measures (silt fences, rip-rap, etc.), erosion and siltation could be kept to a
minimum.
1 I. SECONDARY IMPACTS
' Development is likely to be facilitated by the construction of the sewerline. Such
development could result in considerable secondary impacts. Removal of adjacent
forests would increase habitat fragmentation, as mentioned above, with drying from
' increased velocity end penetration of sunlight. Construction will create erosion and
siltation. Development would result in an increase of impervious surfaces within the
watershed, thereby increasing run-off, especially during storm events. Pollutants such
as oil, herbicides and high concentrations of bacteria and nutrients are likely to be
contained in stormwater run-off. Heavier traffic in the area will also increase the
amount of pollutants entering the waterways in the subject area, such as petroleum
' products, and heavy metals.
' 1. PERMITS
Wetland impacts are anticipated to be less than 0.33 acres for this section of the
proposed East Fayetteville Sewerline. This small impact does not require wetland
impact permits; however, verification of impacts, and confirmation that impacts are not
cumulative for all portions of the proposed sewerlines, is needed. If impacts are
cumulative, it is likely a Nationwide 12 permit will cover impacts by this proposed
project.

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S&EC will coordinate all aspects of the wetland permit process for the project. A
complete copy of the wetland permit application is appended (Appendix 5). A 401
Water Quality Certification may also be required by the NCDEM.
K. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS (Social and Economic)
If the proposed sanitary sewer improvements were not constructed in the locations
indicated, alternative sewer layouts would need to be designed to provide sanitary facilities.
This would require the installation of greater diameter sewer lines for greater distances, and
ultimately, the construction of a much larger lift station. The gravity sewer main would
require severe disruptions to the community as they would be excessively deep (Bucking
Grade). Additionally, numerous utilities would be affected due to the top width of the
construction trench and would most likely require relocations. The lift station itself would
have no available site without the condemnation of several residential lots and would most
likely be a great nuisance to surrounding properties. Additionally, a greater diameter force
main for a prohibitively long length would need to be constructed. The additional size of
mains and lift station capacity would increase the cost greatly, would not be as efficient as
the proposed routing, and frankly, would prove impossible to achieve. The entire system
from the lift station to the nearest outfall would have to be upgraded, affecting a
disproportionate amount of area. Also, the cost of maintaining a smaller lift station, the
smaller diameter gravity sewer, and force main would be less of a burden on the City of
Fayetteville and its residents than the alternative.
L. METHODS PROPOSED TO AVOID ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL
' EFFECTS
The construction of the sewer trunklines will require a 40 foot wide easement. In order
' to stabilize the arefi of construction and minimize disturbance within the easement area
geosynthetic mats will be used during construction. In addition, erosion control plans
will be designed as part of the engineers sewer design to control sedimentation.

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Plantings will be used to stabilize disturbed soils. This growth can help not only by
stabilizing soils but by providing food and cover for wildlife, and also by increasing
diversity in the area while minimizing "weedy" species and exotics. Planting larger
growing tree species will also minimize the drying effects of wind and sunlight caused
by creating opening in the forest canopy. The attached seeding specifications are for
wetland areas (Appendix 6).
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REFERENCES
Federal Register. 1994. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency
t Rule To List the St. Francis' Satyr as Endangered. Vol. 59, No. 74.
Frazer, M. 1993. Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species of North
' Carolina. unpublished.
Henry, V.G. 1989. Guidelines for the Preparation of Biological Assessments and
' Evaluations for the Red Cockaded Woodpecker. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia.
I Martoff, B.S., Palmer, W.M., Bailey, J.R., Harrison, J.R. 1980. Amphibians and Reptiles
of the Carolinas and Virginia. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
I Parshall, D.K. and Kral, T.W. 1989. A New Subspecies of Neonympha Mitchelhi (French)
(Satyridae) From North Carolina. Journal of Lepidopterists' Society. 43(2), 114-119.
I Potter, E.F., Parnell, J.F. and Teulings, R.P. 1980. Birds of the Carolinas. The University
of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
Schafale, M.P. and Weakley, A.S. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina: Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
' U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1992. Endangered and Threatened Species of the
Southeastern Unites States (The Red Book). Prepared by Ecological Services, Division of
' Endangered Specibes, Southeast Region. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Webster, W.D., Parnell, J.F., Biggs, W.C. 1985. Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and
Maryland. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.

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APPENDIX 1.
LETTER TO N.C. CULTURAL RESOURCES

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Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
1 January 23, 1995
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
Historical Preservation
Attn: Renee Gledhill-Early
' 109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2807
' Re: Request for information: Cultural Resources review for the proposed East
Fayettville Sewerline, Cumberland County, N.C.
(USGS 7.5 Min Quad: Vander, N.C.)
' Dear Ms. Gledhill-Early:
' Please map all known occurrences of cultural resources (architectual and archeological)
within or adjacent to the outlined project corridor on the enclosed Vander, N.C., Quad.
Enclose records of all significant occurrences of cultural resources on or adjacent to the
' project.
This information will be used in the planning of the proposed East Fayetteville Sewerline.
' Our client, Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc. (Broadfoot Ave. Fayetteville, N.C.) would like
to receive notification of any occurrences of cultural resources along the project so that
they may act accordingly.
' Information disclosed in your report will be used in an environmental assessment (EA) for
the proposed project.
' Thank you for your time and eff ort on this request. If you require additional information
please call me.
' Sincerely,
' eHuysman
Biologist
' Enclosures [1]
' cc: Jeff Reitzel: Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc.

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APPENDIX 2.
WETLAND DELINEATION DATA FORMS

' Delineation Performed by: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Millbrook Road
' Raleigh, NC 27609
Ph 919/846-5900
' DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETE MUNATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
' Project/Site: a:. _ qtr Date: _ Tl ? 1q c1S
Applicant/Owner. `11b MVQ County: U?'V\? 2\??'??0
Investigator. 1-?U4SV? ? CS t?+N State: AJC.,

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No CommunityID:
Is the site significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)? Yes ransect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Y N Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATTON'
Dominant Plant Species Stratum
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: -1"(5 t?U (
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HYDROLOGY
' Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
' Field Observations:
Depth &urface Water. (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit-0 -L_(in•)
' Depth to Saturated SoiL• 0 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12 inches
X Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
_1_-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
4- _Oxidized Root Channels in
upper 12 inches
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_ -Local Soil Survey Data
_.FAC-Neutra! Test
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
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Field Observations
Taxonomy(Subgroup): Tung ?i ?l? U((???lL/? Confum Mapped Type? @No
Profile Description I
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f Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist)
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Histic Epipedon _teff-iigh Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
=Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
V_ Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
'?Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? (f? No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? No )
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244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Ph 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DE TERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: AST 11CA11 SEW 6721 K)(- Date:
Applicant/Owner. ldLLa County: I,UVVI gf'1?2l
Investigator. A/ ycA,,. =t S G1,l " State: N L
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Oo Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Y Ne Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth to Surface Water. NA (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit -L-(in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.)
Stratum Indicator
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
P Indicators:
fR Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12 inches
-Water Marks
-Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in
upper 12 inches
-Water-Stained Leaves
-Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
-Other (Exrlain in Remarks)

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Map Unit Name ,?,,,,? pp f
(Series and Phase):_ Drainage Class: Uvl dACL'\C?
--? Field Observations
Taxonomy(Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? (PNo
Profile Description
Depth
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(Munsell Moist)
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(Munsell Moist)
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Structure etc
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Histosol Nk Concretions
T Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes 9 (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Y No
Remarks:

Appendix 3.
Table 1. Vegetation along the proposed East Fayetteville Sewerline
Trees and Shrubs
American elm Ulmus americana
River birch Betula nigra
Iornwood Carpinus caroliniana
Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipfera
Sweet gum Liquidambar stryraciflua
Water Tupelo Nyssa biflora
Ash Fraxinus sp.
Cypress Taxodium sp.
Red maple Acer rubrum
Cotton wood Populus deltoides
Red oak Quercus rubra
White oak Quercus alba
Southern red oak Quercus falcata
Black oak Quercus velutina
Flowering dogwood Cornus florida
Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
Beech Fagus grandifolia
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis

Red maple
Strawberry bush
Amercian holly
Downy arrowwood
Maple-leaved vibrnum
Sassafras
Acer rubrum
Euonymus americanus
Ilex opaca
Viburnum rafinesquianum
Viburnum acerifolium
Sassafras sp.

Vines
Japenese honeysuckle
Greenbriar
Poison ivy
Trumpet creeper
Muscadine grape
Lonicera japonica
Similax sp.
Rhus radicans
Campsis radicans
Vitis rotundifolia
Virginia creeper Parthenoicissus quinquefolia
Herbs
Running ground cedar Lycopodium sp.
Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides
Southern Lady fern Athyrium filix-femina
Sedges Carex sp.
Goldonrod Solidago sp.
Pipsissewa Chimphila umbellata
Microstegium Eulalia viminea
Violets Viola sp.
Trillium Trillium sp.
Blackberry Rubus sp.

Appendix 4.
Table 1. Reptiles likely to occur in the East Fayetteville Sewerline project area
Eastern box turtle Terrapene carolina
Green anole Anolis carolinensis
Eastern fence lizard Sceloporus undulatus
Ground skink Scincella lateralis
Broad-headed skink Eumece laticeps
Five-lined skink Eumeces tasciatus
Brown snake Storeria dekayi
Red-bellied snake Storeria occipitomaculata
Easter garter snake Thamnophis sirtails
Easter ribbon snake Thamnophis sauritus
Smooth earth snake Virginia valeriae
Rough earth snake Virginia striatula
Eastern hognose snake Heterodon platyrhinos
Ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus
Worm snake Carphophis amoenus
Black racer Coluber constrictor
Rough green snake Opheodrys aestivus
Corn snake Elaphe guttata
Rat snake Elaphe obsoleta
Eastern kingsnake Lampropeltis getulus
Scarlet kingsnake Lampropeltis elapsoides
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Scarlet snake
Mole kingsnake
Southeastern crowned snake
Copperhead
Timber rattlesnake
Cemophora coccinea
Lampropeltis calligaster
Tantilla coronata
Agkistrondon contortix
Crotlus horridus
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Appendix 4.
Table 2. Amphibians likely to occur in the
East Fayetteville Sewerline project area
Eastern spadefoot toad
American toad
Fowler's toad
Northern cricket frog
Southern cricket frog
Spring peeper
Gary tree frog
Barking tree frog
Squirrel tree frog
Upland chorus frog
Green frog
Southern leopard frog
Pickerel frog
Scarphiopus holbrooki
Bufo americanus
Bufo woodhousei
Acris crepitans
Acris gryllus
Hyla crucifer
H ly a chrysoscelis
Hyla ratissa
H la squirrella
Pseudacris triseriata
Rana clamitans
Rana sphenocephala
Rana palustris

Appendix 4.
Table 3. Birds likely to occur in the East Fayetteville Sewerline area
Wood duck
Turkey vulture
Sharp-shinned hawk
Broad-winged hawk
Red-tailed hawk
American kestrel
Green heron
American Woodcock
Yellow-billed cuckoo
Screech owl
Great horned owl
Barred owl
Whip-poor-will
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throared hummingbird
Belted kingfisher
Common flicker
Red-bellied woodpecker
Red-headed woodpecker
Cedar waxwing
Starling
Aix sponsa
Cathartes aura
Accipiter striatus
Buteo platypterus
Buteo jamaicensis
Falco sparverius
Butorides virescens
Philohela minor
Coccyzus americanus
Otus asio
Bubo virginianus
S . x varia
Caprimulgus vociferus
Chaetura pelagica
Archilochus colubris
Megace le alc, on
Colaptes auratus
Centurus carolinus
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Bombycilla cedrorum
Sturnus Vulgaris

White-eyed vireo
Red-eyed vireo
Parula warbler
Yellow warbler
Myrtle warbler
Yellow-throated warbler
Ovenbird
Northern waterthrush
Common grackle
Brown-headed cowbird
Scarlet tanager
Summer tanager
Cardinal
Yellow-bellied sapsucker
Hairy woodpecker
Downy woodpecker
Great crested flycatcher
Eastern phoebe
Acadian flycatcher
Eastern wood pewee
Blue jay
Common crow
Vireo griseus
Vireo olivaceus
Parula americana
Dednroica petechia
Dendroica coronata
Dendroica dominica
seiurus aurocapillus
Seiurus motacilla
Quiscalus guiscula
Molothrus ater
Piranga olivacea
Piranga rubra
Cardinalis cardinalis
Sphrypicus varius
Dendrocopus villosus
Dendrocopos pubescebs
Myrachus crinitus
Sa ornis phoebe
Empidonax virescens
Contopus virens
Cyanocitaa Cristate
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Carolina chickadee Parus carolinensis
Tufted titmouse Parus bicolor
White-breasted nuthatch Sitta carolinenis
Brown-headed nuthatch Sitta pusilla
House wren Troglodytes aedon
Carolina wren Thryothorus ludovicianus
Brown creeper Certhia familiaris
Brown thrasher Toxostoma rufum
Robin Turdes migratorius
Wood thrush Hyclocichla mustelina
Hermit thrush Hyclocichla guttata
Blue-gray gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea
Rufous-sided towhee Pipilo erthrophthalmus
Chipping sparrow Spizella passerina
White-crowned sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-throated sparrow Zonotrichia albicolis
Fox sparrow Passerella iliaca
Swamp sparrow Melospiza geor iana
Song sparrow Melospiza melodia

Appendix 4.
Table 4. Mammals likely to occur in the East Fayetteville Sewerline project area
Opossum Didelphis virginiana
Short-tailed shrew Blarina brevicauda
Eastern mole Scalopus aquaticus
Silver-haried bat Lesionycteris noctivigans
Easter pipistrel Pipistrellus subflavus
Red bat Lasurius borealis
Big Brown bat Eptesicus fuscus
Hoary bat Lasiurus cinereus
Evening bat Nycticeius humeralis
Long-tailed weasel Mustella frenata
Red fox Vulpes vulpes
Gray fox Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Bobcat Lynx rufus
Raccoon Procycon lotor
Eastern chipmunk Tamais striatus
Eastern gray squirrel Sciurus carolinensis
White-footed mouse Peromyscus leucopus
Muskrat Ondatra zibethica
Meadow jumping mouse Zapus hudsonius
Eastern connontail S lvilagus floridanus
Whitetail deer Odocoileus vir ing icus

APPENDIX 5
APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
City of Fayetteville
c/o Moorman, Kizer and Reitzel, Inc.
P.O. Box 53774
Fayetteville, N.C. 28305
Dear Sirs:
?EHN1=1
February 7, 1995
Cumberland County
DEM Project # 95096
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.30 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of constructing a municipal sewerline for the City of Fayetteville, as you described in your application
dated 24 January 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 2664. This certification allows you to use Nationwide
Permit Number 12 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid 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-
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 30 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
1 Attachment
Sincerely,
*rreston How , Jr. P.E.
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DEM Regional Office
' Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Kevin Martin; Soil and Environmental Consultants
95096.1tr
' P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
' GENERAL CERTIFICATIbN FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 12. OR
' REGIONAL PERMIT 049 (UTILITY LINE BACKFILL AND BEDDING)
.:This General Certification is issued in conformity with the
' requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Envi-
ronmental Management Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500
' and 15A NCAC 2B .0109 and .0201 for the discharge of E i-11 mate-
rial to waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330
Appendix A (B) (12) of the Corps of Engineers regulations (i.e.,
Nationwide Permit No. 12).The category of activities shall
include any fill activity for utililty line'backfill and bedding.
This certification replaces Water Quality Certification Nu--aber
1179 issued in January 15, 1977
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified
category of activity will not violate Sections 301, 302,.303, 306
' and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
' Conditions of Certification:
1. Proposed f ill or substantial modification of water or
' wetlands under this General Certification requires
written concurrence from the Division of Enviro=, enta?
Management;
' 2. The construciton corridor is limited to 40 feet-in width
and must be-minimized to the maximum extent practicab-le.
3. Permanently maintained access corridors shall be
1 restricted to. the mimimun width practicable and may not
exceed 10 feet in width except in locations specified on
maps for vehicular access purposes or at manhole
' locations,
4. That established sediment and erosion control p-actices
are utilized to prevent violations of the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in streams and
rivers not designated as trout waters by DEM; 25 NTUs in
all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and
' 10 NTUs in trout waters);
5. Work plans must be legible and sized to 8 1/2 by 11
inches;
6. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete
' from coming into contact with waters of the sta-e until
the concrete has hardened;
7. That additional site-specific conditions may be adder to
projects proposed under this Certification in crder to
ensure compliance with a.ll applicable water c_uality and
effluent standards;
' 8. Concurrence from DEM that this Certification applies to
an individual project shall expire three years from the
date of the cover letter from DEM.
Non-compliance with or violation of the condition s herein set
,`. o_ X11 by a specific fill project shall result in revocation of
' this Certification for the p3:oject.

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APPENDIX 6
SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS

' DIVISION 2
SITE WORK

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02930 LAWNS AND GRASSES
GENERAL
All exposed ground surfaces that have been disturbed during
construction shall be graded to original contours as practicable,
shaped to drain, and free of trash and debris. Grassing shall be
accomplished as soon as practicable after sections of work are
completed. Seeding and/or planting shall be performed by an
experienced subcontractor specializing in this type of operation,
unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Disturbed sections
shall not exceed one mile, without prior approval by the Engineer.
Grassing shall be in accordance with the following specifications:
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL
The topsoil shall be loosened and mixed to the depth of 411.
Suitable equipment (Cultipackers, harrows, drags) meeting the
approval of the Engineer shall be used. This operation shall be
accomplished by cutting on 1 foot centers parallel to the contour
of the slopes. On slopes that are steeper than 2:1, both depth
preparation and degree of smoothness may be reduced, if approved by
the Engineer, but in all cases the slope surface shall be scarified
groove, trenched or punctured so as to provide a textural plane of
cut forming pockets, ridges, or trenches in which seeding material
can lodge. Soil preparation shall not be performed when the soil
is frozen, extremely wet or in an otherwise unfavorable working
condition. The soil shall be free of clay lumps, brush, weeds,
stones, roots, stumps or any other substance that might inhibit
plant growth. Assistance of the local agricultural agent is
recommended.
Lime shall be applied at the rate of 1 1/2 tons per acre. 10-20-20
commercial fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 1000 lbs. per
acre and well worked in to the top 4 inches of top soil. If
Hydroseeding, use 500 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer on slopes
steeper than 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical.
SEED MIXTURE AND SOWING THE SEED
Seed shall be seed certified to be the latest season's crop and
shall be delivered in original sealed packages bearing the
producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixtures and pure
live seed. The producer's seed label shall indicate it the minimum
percent of pure live seed (which shall be 82.45 for Bermuda, 88 for
Rye Grain, 87 for Tall Fescue, 83 for Millet, and 56 for Pensacola
Bahia), the minimum percent of germination in hard seed and maximum
percent of weed seed (no more than 1 percent for Bermuda and Tall
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' Fescue, 0.5 percent for Bahia and Rye Grain). Seed shall be
labeled in conformance with U.S. Department of Agriculture rules
' and regulations under the Federal Seed Act and applicable state
seed laws. Seed that has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged
will not be acceptable.
' The following seed mixture shall be used:
POUNDS OF SEED PER ACRE
K-31 Grain Common Bermuda
Fescue Rye (Un-Hulled)
April 15 - Sept. 1 75 - 60
' Aug. 15- Nov. 15 120 - 25
Nov. 1 - April 1 120 120
Seed shall be broadcast uniformly by hand or by approved sowing
equipment. One half of the seed shall be sown in one direction and
the remaining shall be sown at right angles to the first. Do not
' seed when the
into top 1/8 wind velocity exceeds 5 miles per hour. Rake
inch of the soil prior to compacting, with a lightly
roller
not exceeding 100 pounds.
' All seeded areas will be mulched with 2 tons small grain straw or
wood cellulose fiber spread uniformly, approximately 1/4 of ground
should be visible to avoid smothering seedlings. Asphalt emulsion
' (ASTM D-977 and ASTM D-2028) shall be used to anchor the straw
applied at 150 gal. per ton of straw, or crimped to stabilize.
Asphalt emulsion shall be required from November 1 to March 31.
The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent mulch
from entering drainage structures through displacement by wind,
water or other causes and promptly remove any blockage which may
occur.
MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
' The Contractor shall protect and maintain grassed areas as
necessary to establish a uniform turf composed of the grasses
specified. The Contractor shall re-seed any bare areas and repair
all eroded areas.
' Watering of seeded areas will be required during periods of dry
weather to promote maximum growth. The Contractor shall supplement
natural rainfall to insure a minimum of one inch of rainfall
weekly.
Maintenance of lawns begins immediately after the area is planted
' and continues for the period required to establish acceptable
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' lawns, but not less than 60 days after substantial completion.
Maintain seeded areas by watering, fertilizing, mowing, weeding and
other operations such as rolling, regrading, replanting, aerating,
mulching as required to establish an acceptable lawn free of eroded
or bare areas.
I ACCEPTANCE
The Contractor shall guarantee a stand of turf is considered
' acceptable when a live vigorous stand of permanent grass is
established with growing sprouts visible at the surface showing not
less than 9 seedlings of permanent grass at least 2 inches long in
' each square foot, and where no gaps larger than 4 inches in
diameter occur anywhere in the lawn area. Permanent grass is
defined as Common Bermuda and Fescue and Pensacola Bahia.

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TABLE 1.
APPROXIMATE WETLAND IMPACTS

Table 1. East Fayetteville Sewerline
Approximate Wetland Impacts
Wetland Wetland Type Approximate Impact

A channel 120 sgft
B low flat area 2200 sgft
C low flat area 2000 sqft
D low flat area 2000 sqft
E channel 120 sqft
F standing water 300 sgft
G ditch 2700 sgft
H ditch
2800 sgft
I ditch
900 sgft
APPROXIMATE TOTAL IMPACTS
13140 SQFT = 0.30 ACRES