19960243 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19960311

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 7JL*A
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary D E H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 15, 1996
Pitt County
DEM Project # 960243
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Bruce Farmer, President
Stokes Regional Water Corporation
Route 1, Box 263
Stokes, NC 27884
Dear Mr. Farmer:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.11 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing water supply mains, as you descrih d in your application dated 7 March 1996. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3022. 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 adjudicator}
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
Sincerely,
4rton How , Jr. P.E.
Attachment
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Ronald Sessoms; Rivers and Associates
960243.1tr
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer • 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper
Rivers
&Associates,
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NC Department of Environment,
Health & Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
512 North Salisbury Street
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27604
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
Subject: Stokes Regional Water Corporation
Pitt County, NC
Section 401 Certification
Rivers File 92089D
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enginecrs
Planners
Surveyors
March 7, 1996
Enclosed for your review are seven (7) copies of the 404/401 Joint Form permit request. Please
review at your earliest convenience. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.
With be regards,
Ronald H. Sessoms
Associates
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cc: Bruce Farmer
Marvin Howell
Henry Wicker
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Mr. Henry Wicker
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Subject: Stokes Regional Water Corporation
Stokes/Pactolus Extension
404 Permit
Rivers File 92089
Dear Mr. Wicker:
March 7, 1996
Fngineers
Planners
Surveyors
The Stokes Regional Water Corporation has submitted plans and specifications to local, state and
federal agencies for their approval of the above-referenced project. The project consists of
approximately 39 miles of 10", 8" and 6" water mains to be installed east of NC 11 and north
of the Tar River as shown on the enclosed plans. The purpose of the extension is to serve the
residents of this area with safe, potable water, and to locate additional wells in an area with
ground water approved by the NC Division of Environmental Health.
Wetlands and potential wetlands are highlighted on the attached 8 1/2" x 11" US Department
of the Interior Wetlands Delineation maps and the attached 8 1/2" x 11" Rivers and Associates,
Inc. plan copies. These copies show the areas by number where we plan to leave the shoulder
of the NCDOT roadway and install our water main in areas that may be considered wetlands.
Construction and reconstruction details, as well as erosion control details are attached also. The
requirements for trenching, backfilling and erosion control are included as Technical
Specifications. An "Exhibit" table of contents is included for your convenience.
107 East Second Street • Post Office Box 129 • Greenville, North Carolina 27835 • [phone] 9 FAX [phone]

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STOKES REGIONAL WATER
CORPORATION
STOKES/PACTOLUS EXTENSION
MARCH, 1996
JOINT APPLICATION

NATIONWIDE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 404 PERMIT
NATIONWIDE SECTION 401 PERMIT
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STOKES REGIONAL WATER
CORPORATION
STOKES/PACTOLUS EXTENSION
MARCH, 1996
JOINT APPLICATION
NATIONWIDE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 404 PERMIT
NATIONWIDE SECTION 401 PERMIT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Application
County Map
Briery Swamp Crossing
Location
Detail
Wetland Delineation Map
Hunting Run Creek Crossing
Location
Detail
Wetland Delineation Map
Grindle Creek Crossing (SR 1538)
Location
Detail
Wetland Delineation Map
Grindle Creek Tributary Crossing (US 264)
Location
Detail
Wetland Delineation Map
Grindle Creek Crossing (US 264)
Location
Detail
Wetland Delineation Map
Erosion Control Details
Division of Archives and History
US Department of the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Recommendations
Response
NC Erosion/Sedimentation Control
Application
Technical Specifications
Trenching, Backfilling & Compaction
Pages 02220-1 thru 02220-15
Erosion and Pollution Control
Pages 02911-1 thm 02911-6
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DEM ID:
ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #t):
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 WATER QUALITY PLANNNG
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 P.O. Boy 29535
AM: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, NC 27626-8535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. ;OHN 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: Stokes Regional Water Corporation
2. Owners Address: PO Box 141, Stokes, N
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): [phone] (Work): mobile [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
Bruce Farmer, President SRWC -_ -
Route 1, Box 263
Stokes NC 27884
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Pitt
Nea.restTown orCitty: Stokes, NC & Pactolus NC
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): NCSR roads 1517, 1547, 1538, 1541,
1529, 1558, 1559, 1564, 1563 & 1567; NC Hwy,s 901 --in; mg ?rL
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Tar
7. River Basin: Tar
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ J NO [x]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ J NO (Xl
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
Not Applicable
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled. N/A
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
Excavated: 0.11 acres
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 1 l" drawings only): Attached "Exhibits"
detail areas of wetland crossings -
13. Pufpose of proposed work: Installation of public water supply mains
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures '
taken to minimize wetland impacts. lack of adequate cover prevents installation of mains
adjacent to roadway; minimize impact Ding silt fencing, -rip ran & Jute matting
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federallylisted or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
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habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [x) NO[
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 affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES (X ] NO
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED 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 the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. _
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Forest/Farmland
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A
Owner's Signature _ Date
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director

August 14, 1989
Mr. Ron Sessoms
Stokes Regional Water Corporation
' P.O. Box 141
Stokes, N.C. 27884
Re: 1989 Water system extension for Stokes,
Pactolus, and Clarks Neck area in northeast
Pitt County, CH 90-C-0000-0066
' Dear Mr. Sessoms:
We have received notification from the State Clearinghouse concerning
' the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no properties
of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance which would
' be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the
project as currently proposed.
t The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at
' 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley,
' environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
'
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David Brook
' Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
' DB:slw
CC: State Clearinghouse
' Farmers Home Administration, New Bern
109 EastJones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MEN
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Post Office Box 33726 _?
M'me' Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 ¦? ¦
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INSTANT REPLY
Please excuse this form. We thought you would prefer a speedy reply to a
formal letter. This form serves to provide U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
recommendations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Re : 557br. _5 A EG i a1JAL L.-`)A762 A 56oc i t4rrt lJ . 7pi77 Co 0 A3
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Based on our records, there are no Federally-listed endangered or
threatened species which may occur within the project impact area.
? The attached page(s) list(s) the Federally-listed species which
may occur within the project impact area.
? If the proposed project will be removing pines greater than or equal
to 30 years of age in pine or pine/hardwood habitat, surveys should
be conducted for active red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees in
appropriate habitat within a 1/2 mile radius of project boundaries.
If red-cockaded woodpeckers are observed within the project area or
active cavity trees found, the project has the potential to adversely
affect the red-cockaded woodpecker, and you should contact this
office for further information.
' Concur - Is not likely to adversely affect Federally-listed
endangered or threateded species.
Staffing limitations prevent us from conducting a field inspection
' of the project site. Therefore, we are unable to provide you
with site specific recommendations at this time.
Questions regarding this form letter may be directed to the biologist who is
handling this project.
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' Biologist Date
Ccwcz, :L? -
Supervisor ?- Date
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Pitt County
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - E
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There are species which, although not now listed or officially proposed for
' listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the Service.
"Status Review" (SR) species are not legally protected under the Act, and
are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section i, until they
are formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We are
' providing the below list of status review species which may occur within the
project area for the purpose of giving you advance notification. These
species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be protected
' under the Act. In the meantime, we would appreciate anything you might do
for them.
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Carolina madtom (tioturus furiosus) - SR
Riverbank sand grass (Calamovilfa brevipilis) - SR
Henslow's sparrow (Ammcd--amus henslowii.) - SR

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February 12, 1991
' Mr. Cassius Williams
Farmers Home Administration
2002 S. Glenburnie Road
' New Bern, NC 28560
Subject: Eastern Pines, Bell Arthur and Stoke Water Corporations
' Environmental Report
Rivers File 90033, 90034, 9 15

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Dear Mr. Williams:
Enclosed is the revised report entitled "Status of Red Cockaded Woodpecker (Picoidas
Borealis (Vieillot)) Within One-Half Mile of Proposed Pitt County, NC, Water Line
Construction", prepared by Dr. Susan J. McDaniel and dated February, 1991. The report was
revised by Dr. McDaniel to provide a more detailed description of her findings and the work
performed. The report is for the areas of the water system extensions proposed by the Eastern
Pines, Bell Arthur and Stokes Water Corporations in Pitt County.
We trust this satisfies the requirements of FmHA for this item. Please call if you have
any questions or comments on this matter.
Very truly yours,
' RGG:Pb
Enclosure
R I V E R S A N D A S S O C I A T E S, I N C.
E N G I N EE RS/PLAN NE R S ) S U RV EY0RSc
G R E E N V I L L E, N O R T H C A R O L I N A 2 7 8 3 5
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As scc: Mary Leggett, EPWC
Glenn Strickland, BAWC
Bruce Farmer, Stokes

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POST OFFICE BOX 929 • TELEPHONE [phone]
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STATUS OF THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER (Picoides borealis (Vieillot))
WITHIN'ONE-HALF MILE OF PROPOSED PITT COUNTY, NC,
WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION
Susan J. McDaniel
Department of Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
February 1991

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STATUS OF THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER (Picoides borealis (Vieillot))
WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF PROPOSED PITT COUTY, NC,
WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION
t Introduction
In January, 1991, areas within one-half mile of proposed Pitt County,
' NC,'water line construction were examined by Rivers & Associates personnel
for the presence of pine woodlands with trees thirty or more years old.
Thirteen such areas were identified.
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and assessed to determine: 1) the current presence of red-cockaded wood-
peckers, 2) evidence of current or past nesting or roosting activity of
red-cockaded woodpeckers, and, 3) the potential suitability of each spec-
ific woodland as a habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers.
' Red-cockaded woodpeckers have rather specific niche requirements for
their home range of from 25 to 150 acres. While their food consists largely
of generally available larvae of wood-boring insect, grubs and beetles,
their nesting habits are unusual. and particular. The woodpecker chisels
its nest holes from 18 to 120 feet above ground level only in a mature
(? 30 yrs) living pine infected with heart fungus. Other North Carolina
woodpeckers prefer dead and/or deciduous trees. The nest or roost hole
of the red-cockaded woodpecker oozes resin as do numerous small holes
drilled by the bird surrounding the cavity. These cavities therefore
are reasonably obvious to the human observer and presumed to be protected
from would-be predators as a result of their sticky surroundings. Addition-
ally, the absence of a dense understory or tall deciduous trees is apparent-
ly required. Resident populations will abandon their territory as an
understory develops and will not occupy an area where it exists.
In recent years, stands of mature open pine woodlands rarely exist
for prolonged periods on private land before harvest. While some of these
woodlands may be suitable for occupation by the red-cockaded woodpecker
for a few years between maturity and harvest, the behavior of the species
mitigates against this strategy of moving from suitable woodland to
' suitable woodland as each area is harvested. This particular behavior
is the unusually strong site faithfulness (site attachment or ortstreue)
in which the bird uses the same nest hole year after year so long as the
tree still exudes sap at the drill holes. In cases in which the individual's
nest cavity becomes unsuitable, it constructs another nearby, frequently
in the same tree. It is reluctance to leave its natal area may be related
to the time investment in cavity construction, generally near a year, some-
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Observations
The areas identified and the assesments are as follows.
1. East side of 1923, 0.25 mi north of intersection of 1725, Gard-
nerville.
This pine woodland consists of the front yards and intervening proper-
ties of three adjacent homes. Pines are older than those of any other site
and the understory has been controlled, most recently (since the last growing
season) by burning. The area is estimated to be less than ten acres and
therefore not of sufficient size to support a future population of red-
cockaded woodpeckers. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no cavities
were seen in living trees. Avian species observed within the woodland
were: blue jay (C anocitta cristata), ruby-crowned kinglet (Regulus calen-
dula), hermit thrush Catharus guttatus), eastern phoebe,(Sayornis phoebe),
yellow-bellied sapsucker Sph ra icus varius), rad-bellied woodpecker
(Melanerpes carolinus), and pi eate woodpecker (Oryocopus ilp eatus).
2. East side of 1725, 0.65 mi north of intersection of 1753.
This pine woodland of approximately 45 acres supports a 30 to 40 ft
tall deciduous understory and beneath the understory an intermittent cover
of bamboo up to 12 ft. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no cavities
were seen in living pine trees. The dense understory should make this
area inappropriate for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Avian species observed
were: Carolina chickadee (Parus carolinensis), tufted titmouse (Parus
bicolor), turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), blue jay, and hermit thrush.
' 3. East side of 1725 at intersection of 1724, Helens Crossroads.
Although some mature pines exist in this approximately 60 acre wood-
land, it is mixed with younger pines and an understory of 30 to 70 ft. It
would be better described as a mixed forest. Smilax and grape abound. No
' red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no cavities were seen in living pines.
The extensive deciduous hardwood understory nearly the height of the pines
makes this area innappropriate for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Avian
' species observed were: American robin (Turdus mi ratorius), common crow
(Corvus brach rh nchos), golden-crowned kinglet Regulus satra a), sharp-
shinned hawk ccipiter striatus), tufted titmouse, and red-be lied wood-
pecker.
4. South side of 1751, 1.35 mi east of intersection of 1746 and
NCI 02.
This mixed woodland of approximately 40 acres included mature hardwoods
among pines and a well-developed understory. No red-cockaded woodpeckers

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were seen; no cavities were observed in any living pine. The presence
' of the mature hardwoods and well-developed understory should make this
area inappropriate for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Avian species observed
were: mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), and tufted titmouse.
5. Both sides of 1724 at intersection of 1723.
' This woodland is severed by countyroad 1724 and its right-of-way;
the total acreage is estimated at lessthan two acres and thus too small
to support a pair of red-cockaded woodpeckers. The forest consists of
a few mature.pines and numerous hardwoods, many also mature; the lack
of open mature pine habitat as well as extent should make this area
inappropriate for occupation by red-cockaded woodpeckers. No red-cockaded
woodpeckers were seen; no cavities were seen in living pines. Avian
' species observed were: song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), mourning dove,
and red-bellied woodpecker.
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6. North side of 1122, 0.6 mi west of Redalia.
This woodland contained eleven mature pines, mature hardwoods (gum
and oak) and various tobacco barns spread over approximately one acre.
No red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no cavities were seen in any of
the living pines. This area should be too limited and not qualitatively
appropriate for occupation by the red-cockaded woodpecker. Avian species
observed were: northern harrier (Circus c ay neus) in adjacent field and
American robin.
7. South side of 1117, 0.4 mi west of intersection of 1120.
This woodland, estimated to be of less than ten acres, included a
40 to 50 ft hardwood deciduous understory. No red-cockaded woodpeckers
were seen; no cavities were observed in living pines. Its understory
and its size should make this area inappropriate for the red-cockaded
woodpecker. Avian species observed were: northern cardinal (Cardinalis
cardinalis)and song sparrow.
3. North side of 1127, 0.6 mi west of US13/264A.
This is a large woodland of about 0.35 mi frontage and extending
greater than one-half.mile from the road right-of-way. The approximately
115 acres within one-half mile of the proposed construction activity is a
forest of pines of mixed ages and a well-developed hardwood deciduous
understory generally 30 to 40 ft high. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were
seen; no cavities were observed in any living pine trees. With the exis-
tence of the extensive understory this habitat should be inappropriate
for red-cockaded woodpeckers. Avian species observed were: pine warbler
(Dendroica pinus), American robin, hermit thrush, mourning dove, common
crow, and northern cardinal.

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9. South of 1529 and east of 1538 at the intersection.
This woodland of approximately 12 acres surrounds what appear to
be active tobacco barns and probably a former home site. The forest
is mixed pine with mature gum, oak and pecan and a 20 to 35 ft high
understory of deciduous hardwood. The area is neither large enough
nor open enough to support a population of red-cockaded woodpeckers.
No red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no cavities were observed in
living pines. Avian species observed were: northern bobwhite (Colinus
vir inianus), white-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), red-
be lied woodpecker, Carolina chickadee, pine warbler, northern car-
dinal, hermit thrush, and common crow. Also flushed were three white-
tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
10. North side of 1517, 0.1 mi west of intersection of 1538.
This "L-shaped"-woodland forms the border of residential property
and is approximately 10 acres of mixed pine and hardwood with a 15 to
30 ft understory of deciduous hardwood. No red-cockaded woodpeckers
were seen; no cavities were observed in living pine. The presence of
mature hardwoods and dense understory should make this woodland inappro-
priate for red-cockaded woodpeckers; it is also not large enough to
support a population of these birds. Avian species observed were:
dark-eyed junco (Junco h emaliss), red-bellied woodpecker, mourning
dove, northern bobwhite, and blue jay.
11. North side of 1517, 2.5 mi west of intersection of 1538.
' This pie-shaped woodland with pines greater than 30 years old is
contiguous with a younger, 15 to 20 year old area. The more mature
woodland occupies approximately 4 acres, has few large pines, nearly
as many mature deciduous hardwoods and a 40 to 50 ft understory also
of deciduous hardwoods. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were seen; no
cavities were seen in living pines. This woodland is too small to
support a population of red-cockaded woodpeckers and, with its hardwood
' understory and mixed mature hardwoods should not be appropriate for
their occupation. Avian species observed were: American kestrel
(Falco sparverius) and hermit thrush. Few birds may have been observed
' because of three neighboring small, very loud, at least somewhat
domestic, but unhappy dogs.
' 12. Both sides of 1538 at intersection of 1543.
This woodland is dissected by county road 1538 and several aban-
doned or active home sites. The total area is estimated to be approx-
imately 15 acres and includes mature deciduous hardwoods and a well-
developed 25 to 35 ft deciduous hardwood understory. No red-cockaded
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woodpeckers were seen; no cavities in living pines were seen. The
' presence of mature hardwoods and extensive hardwood understory should
make this area unsuitable for red-cockaded woodpeckers; it also lacks
appropriate extent for support of a population. Avian species observed
were: abandoned nest of owl, likely great horned (Bubo vir inianus),
yellow-rumped warbler (Dendroica coronata), eastern bluebird Sialia
sialis), northern cardinal, tufted titmouse, yellow-bellied sapsucker,
' and northern bobwhite.
13. North side of 1543, 0.8 mi east of intersection of 1538.
r This woodland of approximately 4 acres is a thoroughly mixed young
and old pine and hardwood with the primary understory within 10 to 15 ft
of the pine canopy. It is adjacent to a residential woodland of younger
' pines (less than 30 years) with the understory controlled. Neither
the size of the older area nor the composition appears adequate for
support of red-cockaded woodpeckers. No red-cockaded woodpeckers were
seen; no cavities in living pines were observed. Avian species observed
were: Carolina chickadee, red-bellied woodpecker, northern cardinal,
and mourning dove.
Conclusions
Of the thirteen areas examined only four (#2, 3, 4, and 8) are large
enough (greater than 25 acres) to support a population of red-cockaded
woodpeckers. Only one (#1) is open, lacking hardwoods among a substantial
' understory or as a part of the canopy. In none of these areas were both
the quantitative and qualitative requirements which appear to be necessary
for red-cockaded woodpeckers present.

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EXHIBIT K.1 ,
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/OWNERSHIP FORM
` SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
' No person may initiate any land-disturbing activity on one or more contiguous
acres as covered by the Act before this form and an acceptable erosion and
sedimentation control plan have been completed and approved by the Land Quality
I Section, N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. (Please
type or print and, if question is not applicable, place N/A in the blank.)
PART A.
1. Project Name Stokes Regional Water Corporation - Stokes/Pactolus Extension
2. Location of land-disturbing activity: County Pitt city
' or Township Pactolus/Carolina , and Highway/Street as shown on Rivers & Associates
Drawing W-1988
3. Approximate date land-disturbing activity will be cormxhnced: August 1996
4. Purpose of development (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
I system extension
5. Approximate acreage of land to be disturbed or uncovered: 29 acres
6. Has an erosion and sedimentation control plan been filed: Yes X No
7. Person to contact should sediment control
activity issues arise during land-disturbing
.
919-916-3884 (mobile)
Name Bruce Farmer, President Telephone [phone] (home)

8. Landowner(s) of Record (Use blank page to list additional owners):
' N/A
Name (s)

Current Mailing Address
Current Street Address
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City State Zip
City
9. Recorded in Deed Book No. N/A Page No.
State Zip
PART B.
1. Person(s) or firm(s) who is (are) financially responsible for this land-
disturbing activity. (Use blank page to list additional persons or firms):
Stokes Regional Water Corporation
Name of Person(s) or Firm(s)
PO Box 141
Mailing Address
Stokes NC 27884
City State Zip
Street Address
city
state Zip
Telephone [phone] (mobile) Telephone
1 (919) - (home)
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EXHIBIT K.2
2. (a) If the Financially Responsible Party is not a resident of North Carolina
give name and street address of.a porth Carolina Agent.
N/A
Name
Mailing Address

Street Address
City state zip City State Zip
Telephone Telephone
(b) If the Financially Responsible party is a Partnership give the name and
street address of each General Partner (Use blank page to list additional
partners). If the Financially Responsible Party is a Corporation give name and
street address of the Registered Agent.
N/A
Name
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone
Street Address
city
state Zip
Telephone
The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
and was provided by me while under oath. (This form must be signed by the
financially responsible person if an individual and by an officer, director,
partner, attorney-in-fact, or other person with authority to execute instruments for
the financially responsible person if not an individual)
Bruce Farmer President, Stokes Regional Water Corporation
Type or Print Title or Authority
Signature Date
I, Sally B. Cooper , a Notary Public of the County of Pitt ,
State of North Carolina, hereby certify that Bruce Farmer
appeared personally before me this day and being sworn acknowledged that the above
form was executed by him. ,?/,?(
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this ?a day of /tel. aA,'-k 19 9 L .
Notary
seal My Commission expires 2 - 1(- aOOO .
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SECTION 02220 - TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION
PART I. -GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
EXHIBIT L
2/96
The general provisions of the Contract, including the General and Special Conditions and
Division-1 Specification sections apply to work of this section.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This section covers excavation and trenching work and shall include the necessary clearing,
grubbing, and preparation of the site; removal and disposal of all debris; excavation and
trenching as required; the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of all excavated
material; all necessary sheeting, shoring, and protection work; preparation of subgrades;
pumping and dewatering as necessary or required; protection of adjacent property; backfilling;
pipe embedment; and other appurtenant work.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE:
Packaged Master Meter/Chlorination Station: Division-11
Packaged Pump Station: Division-11
Pipe and Pipe Fittings: Division-15
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Codes and Standards: Perform excavation work in compliance with applicable requirements of
governing authorities having jurisdiction and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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TRENCHING, BACKFILLING
AND COMPACTION
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Testing and Inspection Service: Employ testing laboratory to perform soil testing and Inspection
service for quality control testing during earthwork operations. The cost of testing and
inspection shall be paid for out of the testing allowance as specified in Division-1.
SUBMITTALS:
' Test Reports-Excavating: Submit following reports directly to ENGINEER from the testing
services, with copy to CONTRACTOR:
' Test reports on soil and embedment.
Field density test reports.
One optimum moisture-maximum density curve for each type of soil encountered.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Classification of Excavated Materials: No classification of excavated materials will be made.
Excavation and trenching work shall include the removal and subsequent handling of all
materials excavated or otherwise removed in performance of the contract work, regardless of
the type, character, composition, or condition thereof.
r Site Information: Data on indicated subsurface conditions are not intended as representations
or warranties of accuracy or continuity between soil borings. It is expressly understood that
OWNER will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn therefrom by
CONTRACTOR. Data are made available for convenience of CONTRACTOR and are not a
part of this specification.
Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by CONTRACTOR at no
cost to OWNER.
r Existing Utilities: Locate existing underground utilities in areas of work. If utilities are to
remain in place, provide adequate means of support and protection during earthwork operations.
Should uncharted, or incorrectly charted, piping or other utilities be encountered during
excavation, consult utility owner immediately for directions. Cooperate with OWNER and
utility companies in keeping respective services and facilities in operation. Repair damaged
utilities to satisfaction of utility owner.
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STO/PAC 2/96
Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by OWNER or others,
' during occupied hours, except when permitted in writing by ENGINEER and then only after
acceptable temporary utility services have been provided.
Provide minimum of 48-hour notice to ENGINEER, and receive written notice to proceed before
interrupting any utility.
r Demolish and completely remove from site existing underground utilities indicated to be
removed. Coordinate with utility OWNER for shut-off of services if lines are active.
Use of Explosives: The use of explosives is not permitted.
Protection of Persons and Property: Barricade open excavations occurring as part of this work
and post with warning lights.
Operate warning lights as recommended by authorities having jurisdiction.
Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by
' settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout and other hazards created by earthwork
operations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
DEFINITIONS:
Satisfactory soil materials are defined as those complying with ASTM D 2487 soil classification
groups GW, GP, GM, GC, SM, SW and SP.
' Unsatisfactory soil materials are defined as those complying with ASTM D 2487 soil
classification groups ML, MH, CL, CH, SC, OL, OH and PT.
GENERAL MATERIALS:
Clean Sand: Washed or natural sand with less than 10 percent by weight passing the No. 200
sieve.
STOKES\PACTOLUS TRENCHING, BACKFILLING 02220-3
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Engineering Fabric: For use in soil stabilization use, provide synthetic fabric as specified in
NCDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Structure Section 1056 Type 2.
Granular Fill (Granular Embedment and Stabilization Material): Granular fill or embedment
material shall be crushed rock or gravel, shall be free from dust, clay, or trash, and shall be #67
or #57 stone as defined in ASTM C 33 except that larger stone may be used for stabilization if
approved by the ENGINEER.
Aggregate Base Course Material: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed
gravel, crushed stone, crushed slag, natural or crushed sand as specified in NC DOT Standard
Specifications for Roads and Structures Section 1010 Type A.
Fill Material (Backfill): All material deposited in trenches shall be satisfactory soils free from
rocks or stones larger than 2 inches, brush, stumps, logs, roots, debris, and organic or other
objectionable materials, and shall be wetted or dried as required and thoroughly mixed to ensure
uniform moisture content.
Select Backfill: Job excavation or borrow material consisting of coarse sands and fine sands
with not more than 15 % by weight passing the no. 200 sieve. This does not include clays, silts,
organic soils or any materials not acceptable as fill material. Select backfill must receive prior
approval from the ENGINEER before use.
Groundwater Barrier: Barrier material shall meet ASTM D2487 soil classification GC, SC, CL,
or ML-CL and shall be compacted to 95 percent of maximum density. Material may be finely
divided suitable job excavated material, free from stones, organic matter and debris.
I PIPE EMBEDMENT:
Embedment materials both below and above the bottom of the pipe, classes of embedment to be
used, and placement and compaction of embedment materials shall conform to the requirements
shown on the drawings and to the following supplementary requirements.
Embedment materials shall contain no cinders or other material which may cause pipe corrosion.
Class A Arch Encasement is not required unless improper trenching or unexpected trench
conditions require its use as determined by the ENGINEER.

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STO/.PAC 2/96
Class A bedding shall include granular embedment from 4" below the pipe to the springline,
reinforced concrete encasement a minimum of 4" over the pipe and handplaced embedment at
least 6" above the pipe.
Reinforcing steel for arch encasement shall conform to ASTM A 615. Concrete shall conform
to ASTM C 94, shall have a slump of not less than 2 inches nor more than 5 inches, and shall
have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days.
nonreinforced concrete pipelines.
Class C Bedding shall be used for all reinforced'.
' Class C bedding shall include granular fill from 4" below the pipe to 1/6 of the outside diameter
of the pipe and backfill embedment to at least 12" above the top of the pipe.
Class E Beddina shall be used for all PVC pressure pipe.
Class E embedment shall include select backfill embedment from 4" below the pipe to at least
12" above the pipe.
Class F Bedding shall be used for all ductile iron pipe.
Class F embedment shall include backfill material from the bottom of the pipe (and bell holes)
to at least 12" above the pipe.
I PART 3 - EXECUTION
I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Excavation shall provide adequate working space and clearances for the work to be performed
therein and for installation and removal of concrete forms. In no case shall excavation faces be
undercut for extended footings.
Subgrade surfaces shall be clean and free of loose material of any kind when concrete is placed
thereon.
Backfilling and construction of fills and embankments during freezing weather shall not be done
except by permission of the ENGINEER. No backfill, fill, or embankment materials shall be
installed on frozen surfaces, nor shall frozen materials, snow or ice be placed in any backfill,
fill or embankment.
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SITE PREPARATION. CLEARING AND GRUBBING:
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All sites to be occupied by permanent construction or embankments shall be cleared of all logs,
trees, roots, brush, tree trimmings and other objectionable materials and debris. Trees to remain
standing on site shall be flagged prior to bidding. All stumps shall be grubbed. Subgrades for
fills and embankments shall be cleaned and stripped of all surface vegetation, sod, and organic
topsoil. All waste materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of by and at the
expense of the CONTRACTOR.
Clear and grub the entire width of the permanent right of way entering the Pactolus elevated site.
All other clearing shall be performed as necessary for access, stringing of pipeline materials, and
construction of the pipeline and appurtenant structures.
PRESERVATION OF TREES:
No trees shall be removed outside of excavated or filled areas, unless their removal is authorized
by the OWNER. Trees left standing shall be adequately protected from permanent damage by
construction operations.
I UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION:
Except where otherwise authorized, shown or specified, all materials excavated below the bottom
of concrete walls, footings, slabs on grade and foundations shall be replaced by, and at the
expense of, the CONTRACTOR, with concrete placed at the same time and monolithic with the
I concrete above.
DEWATERING:
Dewatering equipment shall be provided to remove and dispose of all surface and ground water
' entering excavations, trenches, or other parts of the work. Each excavation shall be kept dry
during subgrade preparation and continually thereafter until the structure to be built, or the pipe
to be installed therein, is completed to the extent that no damage from hydrostatic pressure,
flotation, or other cause will result.
All excavations for concrete structures or trenches which extend down to or below ground water
shall be dewatered by lowering and keeping the ground water level beneath such excavations 12
inches or more below the bottom of the excavation.
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Surface water shall be diverted or otherwise prevented from entering excavated areas or trenches
to the greatest extent practicable without causing damage to adjacent property.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the condition of any pipe or conduit which he may
use for drainage purposes, and all such pipe or conduit shall be left clean and free of sediment.
SHEETING AND SHORING:
Except where banks are cut back on a stable slope, excavation for structures and trenches shall
be sheeted, braced, and shored as necessary to prevent caving or sliding.
Trench sheeting shall not be pulled before backfilling unless the pipe strength is sufficient to
carry trench loads based on trench width to the back of sheeting, nor shall sheeting be pulled
after backfilling. Where trench sheeting is left in place, such sheeting shall not be braced
against the pipe, but shall be supported in a manner which will preclude concentrated loads or
horizontal thrusts on the pipe. Cross braces installed above the pipe to support sheeting may
be removed after pipe embedment has been completed.
Steel sheet piling shall be furnished, installed, and left in place at the locations indicated on the
drawings and elsewhere as required to limit the extent of excavations for the deeper structures
and necessary backfill under adjacent shallower structures, and to protect adjacent structures and
facilities from damage due to excavation and subsequent construction. No additional payment
above the contract amount will be made for such sheet piling as indicated or required.
STABILIZATION:
Subgrades for concrete structures and trench bottoms shall be firm, dense, and thoroughly
compacted and consolidated; shall be free from mud and muck; and shall be sufficiently stable
to remain firm and intact under the feet of the workmen.
Subgrades for concrete structures or trench bottoms which are otherwise solid, but which
become mucky on top due to construction operations, shall be reinforced with crushed rock or
gravel. The stabilizing material shall be as specified for granular fills. Not more than 1/2 inch
depth of mud or muck shall be allowed to remain on stabilized trench bottoms when the pipe
bedding material is placed thereon. The finished elevation of stabilizing subgrades shall not be
above subgrade elevations indicated on the drawings.
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EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES:
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Conform to elevations and dimensions shown within a tolerance of plus or minus 0.10', and
extending a sufficient distance from footings and foundations to permit placing and removal of
concrete formwork, installation of services, other construction, and for inspection.
In excavation for footings and foundations, take care not to disturb bottom of excavation. Trim
bottoms to required lines and grades to leave solid base to receive other work.
Except where exterior surfaces are specified to be dampproofed, monolithic concrete manholes
and other concrete structures, or parts thereof, which do not have footings that extend beyond
the outside face of exterior walls, may be placed directly against excavation faces without the
use of outer forms, provided that such faces are stable.
Excavations for manholes and similar structures constructed of masonry units shall have such
horizontal dimensions that not less than 6 inches clearance is provided for outside plastering.
ROADWAY EXCAVATION:
Excavation for the roadways, drives, and parking areas shall conform to the lines, grades, cross
sections, and dimensions indicated on the drawings and shall include the excavation of all
unsuitable material from the subgrade. After shaping to line, grade, and cross section, the
subgrade shall be compacted to a depth of at least 6 inches to 95 percent of maximum density
at optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM D 698. This operation shall include any
reshaping and wetting or drying required to obtain proper compaction. All soft or otherwise
unsuitable material shall be removed and replaced with suitable material.
TRENCH EXCAVATION:
General: No more trench shall be opened in advance of pipe laying than is necessary to expedite
the work. One block or 400 feet (whichever is the shorter) shall be the maximum length of open
trench on any line under construction.
Except where tunneling or boring is indicated on the drawings, is specified, or is permitted by
the ENGINEER, all trench excavation shall be open cut from the surface.
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' Aliiznment, Grade, and Minimum Cover: Vertical and horizontal alignment of pipes, and the
maximum joint deflection used in connection therewith, shall be in conformity with requirements
of the section covering installation of pipe.
' Where pipe grades or elevations are not definitely fixed on the contract drawings or shown in
profile, trenches shall be excavated with an absolute minimum depth of backfill cover over the
' top of the pipe of 36 inches unless otherwise indicated. Greater than minimum pipe cover
depths may be necessary on vertical curves or to provide necessary clearance beneath existing
pipes, conduits, drains, drainage structures, or other obstructions encountered at normal pipe
' grades. Measurement of pipe cover depth shall be made vertically from the outside top of pipe
to finished ground or pavement surface elevation except where future surface elevations are
indicated on the drawings.
Limiting Trench Widths: Trenches shall be excavated to a width which will provide adequate
working space and sidewall clearances for proper pipe installations, jointing, and embedment.
1 However, the limiting trench widths from the bottom of the trench to an elevation one foot
above the top of installed pipe, and the minimum permissible sidewall clearances between the
installed pipe and each trench wall shall be as follows:
t Nominal Minimum Maximum
Pipe Size Trench Width Trench Width
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Less than 18 Pipe O.D. Plus 18 Pipe O.D. Plus 24
Stipulated minimum sidewall clearances are not minimum average clearances but are minimum
' clear distances which will be required.
Cutting trench banks on slopes to reduce earth load to prevent sliding and caving shall be used
' in areas where the increased trench width will not interfere with surface features or encroach on
right-of-way limits. Slopes shall not extend lower than one foot above the top of the pipe.
' Unauthorized Trench Widths: Where, for any reason, the width of the lower portion of the
trench, as excavated at any point, exceeds the maximum permitted in the foregoing tables, either
pipe of adequate strength, special pipe embedment, or arch concrete encasement, as required by
' loading conditions and with the concurrence of the ENGINEER, shall be furnished and installed
by and at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.
' Mechanical Excavation: The use of mechanical equipment will not be permitted in locations
where its operation would cause damage to trees, buildings, culverts, or other existing property,
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utilities, or structures above or below ground. In all such locations, hand excavating methods
shall be used.
Only rubber-tired equipment will be permitted on paved streets unless specifically allowed by
the OWNER and ENGINEER on a case-by-case basis.
Mechanical equipment used for trench excavation shall be of a type, design, and construction,
and shall be so operated that the rough trench excavation bottom elevation can be controlled, that
uniform trench widths and vertical sidewalls are obtained at least from an 'elevation one foot
above the top of the installed pipe to the bottom of the trench, and that trench alignment is such
that pipe when accurately laid to specified alignment will be centered in the trench with adequate
clearance between the pipe and sidewalls of the trench. Undercutting the trench sidewall to
obtain clearance will not be permitted.
Where soil conditions permit, trenches for pipe 10 inches or less in diameter may be excavated
by trenching equipment comparable to a Cleveland JS 36. Trenchers shall be capable of being
leveled on sloping ground. Trench depths for proper pipe grade according to profiles,
elevations, dimensions, etc., on plans must be complied with even if a trencher is utilized.
Cutting Concrete and Asphalt Surface Construction: Cuts in concrete and asphalt pavements
shall be no larger than necessary to provide adequate working space for proper installation of
pipe and appurtenances. Cutting shall be started with a concrete saw in a manner which will
provide a clean groove at least 2 inches deep along each side of the trench and along the
perimeter of cuts for structures.
Concrete and asphalt pavement over trenches excavated for pipelines shall be removed so that
the width at any point is not greater than the top edge of the trench. Trench width at the bottom
shall not be greater than at the top and no undercutting will be permitted. Pavement cuts shall
be made to and between straight or accurately marked curved lines which, unless otherwise
required, shall be parallel to the centerline of the trench.
Pavement removed for connections to existing lines or structures shall not be of greater extent
' than necessary for the installation.
Where the trench parallels the length of concrete walks and the trench location is all or partially
' under the walk, the entire walk shall be removed and replaced. Where the trench crosses drives,
walks, curbs, or other surface construction, the surface construction shall be removed and
replaced between existing joints or between saw cuts as specified for pavement.
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' Excavation Below Pipe Sub rg ade: Where required, pipe trenches shall be excavated below the
underside of the pipe, to provide for the installation of granular embedment.
' Artificial Foundations in Trenches (Stabilization Material): Whenever unsuitable or unstable soil
conditions which cannot be corrected by dewatering are encountered, trenches shall be excavated
below grade and the trench bottom shall be brought to grade with additional embedment material
' for stabilization.
Bell Holes: Bell holes shall provide adequate clearance for tools and methods used in installing
' pipe. No part of any bell or coupling shall be in contact with the trench bottom, trench walls,
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Where trenching equipment is approved, and a 4-inch minimum bed of pulverized soil is
returned to the trench bottom prior to installation of the pipe, the excavation of bell holes will
not be required.
PIPE EMBEDMENT:
Placement and Compaction: Granular embedment material shall be spread and the surface
graded to provide a uniform and continuous support beneath the pipe at all points between bell
holes or pipe joints. It will be permissible to slightly disturb the finished subgrade surface by
withdrawal of pipe slings or other lifting tackle.
After each pipe has been graded, aligned, and placed in final position on the bedding material
or trench bottom and shoved home, sufficient pipe embedment material shall be deposited and
compacted under and around each side of the pipe and back of the bell or end thereof to hold
the pipe in proper position and alignment during subsequent pipe jointing and embedment
operations.
Embedment material shall be deposited and compacted uniformly and simultaneously on each
side of the pipe to prevent lateral displacement.
Hand placed embedment shall be compacted to the top of the pipe in all areas where compacted
backfill is specified.
Whenever crushed rock is used as embedment for 36 inch and larger pipe, the portion above the
bottom of the pipe shall be vibrated with a mechanical probe type vibrator during placement to
ensure that all spaces beneath the pipe are filled.
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' Ground Water Barrier: Continuity of embedment material shall be interrupted by low
permeability ground water barriers to impede passage of water through the embedment. Barriers
shall be compacted soil the full depth of granular material, the full trench width, approximately
4 feet long, and spaced not more than 400 feet apart.
' TRENCH BACKFILL:
A layer of backfill material not more than 8 inches deep may be placed over concrete arch
encasement or concrete reaction blocking after the concrete has reached its initial set, to aid
curing. No additional backfill shall be placed over arch encasement or blocking until the
concrete has been in place for at least 3 days.
Backfill compacted to 95 percent of maximum density at optimum moisture content as
determined by ASTM D698 will be required for the full depth of the trench above the
embedment in the following locations:
Where beneath pavements, surfacings, driveways, curbs, gutters, walks or other surface
construction or structures.
Where in street, road, or highway shoulders.
Where beneath fills or embankments.
In established lawn areas.
In other areas the backfill shall be compacted to 90 percent or equal to existing.
Where the trench for one pipe passes beneath the trench for another pipe, backfill for the lower
trench shall be compacted to the level of the bottom of the upper trench.
The ENGINEER may require select backfill in upper portion or all portions of trenches in
' roadways. Refer to payment section.
Job excavation material may be used for compacted backfill when the job excavated material is
finely divided and free from debris, organic material, cinders or other corrosive material, and
stones larger than 3 inches in greatest dimension. Masses of moist, stiff clay shall not be used.
Each layer of material shall have the best practicable moisture content for satisfactory
compaction. The material in each layer shall be wetted or dried as required and thoroughly
mixed to ensure uniform moisture content and adequate compaction. Backfill materials shall
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' be placed in uniform layers not exceeding 8 inches in uncompacted thickness. Increased layer
thickness may be permitted for noncohesive material if the CONTRACTOR demonstrates to the
satisfaction of the ENGINEER that the specified compacted density will be obtained.
' The method of compaction and the equipment used shall be appropriate for the material to be
compacted and shall not transmit damaging shocks to the pipe.
' The top portion of backfill beneath established lawn areas shall be finished with not less than
4 inches of topsoil corresponding to, or better than, that underlying adjoining lawn'-areas.
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The quality and moisture content of materials for backfill around and outside of structures shall
conform to the requirements for fill materials. Backfill materials shall be deposited in layers not
to exceed 8 inches in uncompacted thickness and compacted to at least 95 percent of maximum
density at optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM D 698. Compaction of structure
backfill by rolling will be permitted provided the desired compaction is obtained and damage to
the structure is prevented. Compaction of structure backfill by inundation with water will not
be permitted.
No backfill shall be deposited or compacted in water. Particular care shall be taken to compact
structure backfill which will be beneath pipes, drives, roads, parking areas, walks, curbs,
gutters, or other surface construction or structures. In addition, wherever a trench is to pass
through structure backfill, the structure backfill shall be placed and compacted to an elevation
not less than 12 inches above the top of pipe elevation before the trench is excavated.
Compacted areas, in each case, shall be adequate to support the item to be constructed or placed
thereon.
DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE:
Trenches across roadways, driveways, walks, or other trafficways adjacent to drainage ditches
or water courses shall not be backfilled prior to completion of backfilling the trench on the
upstream side of the trafficway, to prevent impounding water after the pipe has been laid.
Bridges and other temporary structures required to maintain traffic across such unfilled trenches
shall be constructed and maintained by the CONTRACTOR. Backfilling shall be done so that
water will not accumulate in unfilled or partially filled trenches. All material deposited in
roadway ditches or other water courses by the line of trench shall be removed immediately after
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backfilling is completed and the original section, grades, and contours of ditches or water
courses shall be restored. Surface drainage shall not be obstructed longer than necessary.
I PROTECTION OF TRENCH BACKFILL IN DRAINAGE COURSES:
Where trenches are constructed in ditches or other water courses, backfill shall be protected
from surface erosion. Where the grade of the ditch exceeds one percent, ditch checks shall be
installed.
DISPOSAL OF EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIALS:

Except as otherwise permitted, all excess excavated materials shall be disposed of away from
the site of the work by the CONTRACTOR.
Broken concrete and other debris resulting from pavement or sidewalk removal, excavated rock,
debris encountered in excavation work, and other similar waste materials shall be properly
disposed of away from the site of the work.
Excess earth from excavations located in unimproved property may be distributed directly over
the pipe trench and within the pipeline right-of-way to a maximum depth of 6 inches above the
original ground surface elevation at and across the trench and sloping uniformly each way.
Material thus wasted shall be carefully finished with a drag, blade machine, or other suitable tool
to a smooth, uniform surface without obstructing drainage at any point. Wasting of excess
excavated material in the above manner will not be permitted where the line of trench crosses
or is within proposed or existing railroad, public road, or highway right-of-way. The disposal
of waste and excess excavated materials, including hauling, handling, grading, and surfacing
shall be a subsidiary obligation of the CONTRACTOR and no separate payment will be made
therefore. Disposal shall be onto property of the OWNER unless otherwise directed.
SETTLEMENT:
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all settlement of backfill, fills, and embankments
which may occur within the correction period stipulated in the General Conditions.
The CONTRACTOR shall make, or cause to be made, all repairs or replacements made
necessary by settlement within 30 days after notice from the ENGINEER or OWNER.
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TESTS:
As stipulated in the quality control section, all tests required for preliminary review of materials
shall be made by an acceptable independent testing laboratory at the expense of the
CONTRACTOR. Two initial gradation tests shall be made for each type of embedment, fill or
backfill material and one additional gradation test shall be made for each additional 500 tons of
each material.
Moisture-density (Proctor) tests and relative density tests on the materials, and all in-place field
density tests, shall be paid for out of the testing allowance.
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SECTION 02911 - EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
PART 1 -GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
The general provisions of the Contract, including the General and Special Conditions and
Division-1 Specification sections apply to work of this section.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The extent of the work required under this section is that required to minimize water, air, and
noise pollution and soil erosion and siltation.
Temporary erosion control measures which may be necessary include, but are not limited to,
temporary berms, dikes, dams, drainage ditches, silt basins, silt ditches, perimeter swales, slope
drains, structures, vegetation, mulches, mats, netting, gravel or any other methods or devices
that are necessary to control or restrict erosion. Temporary erosion control measures may
include work outside the right-of-way or construction limits where such work is necessary as a
result of construction such as borrow pit operations, haul roads, plant sites, equipment storage
sites, and disposal of waste or debris. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all damages to
public or private property caused by silting or slides originating in waste areas furnished by the
CONTRACTOR.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Codes and Standards:
North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and the Rules and
Regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of said act.
"Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures", North Carolina Department of
Transportation (DOT), latest revision
In the event of conflict between the regulations listed above and the requirements of these
specifications, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.
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Failure of the CONTRACTOR to fulfill any of the requirements of this section may result in the
OWNER ordering the stopping of construction operations in accordance with the General
Conditions until such failure has been corrected. Such suspension of operations will not justify
an extension of Contract time nor additional compensation.
Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to perform the necessary measures to control erosion,
siltations, and pollution will result in the ENGINEER notifying the CONTRACTOR to take such
measures. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to perform such measures within 24 hours
after receipt of such notice, the OWNER may suspend the work as provided above, or may
proceed to have such measures performed with other forces and equipment, or both. The cost
of such work performed by other forces will be deducted from monies due the CONTRACTOR
on his contract.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SILT FENCES:
Posts: Wooden posts shall be a minimum of 4" in diameter and 6' in length. Posts shall be of
creosote or pentachlorophenol treated southern pine.
Steel posts shall be 5' in height and be of the self-fastener angle steel type.
Posts shall be spaced at 10' max. when silt fence is backed with wire mesh and 7' when no wire
mesh is used or as required by the ENGINEER.
' Woven Wire: Woven wire fencing shall conform to ASTM A 116 for Class 3 galvanizing.
Fabric shall be a minimum of 32" in width and shall have a minimum of 6 line wires with 12"
stay spacing. The top and bottom wires shall be 10 gauge while the intermediate wires shall be
' 12-1/2 gauge. Wire fabric shall be fastened to wood posts with not less than #9 wire staples
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Class I material NCDOT No. 57 or No. 5 as required.
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Class B Erosion Control Stone may be used in lieu of Class I Rip Rap.
FILTER CLOTH:
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For use under rip rap provide spun synthetic fiber; 10 oz/sy; Mullen burst strength 500 psi;
vertical water flow, 265 gpm/sf; Trivera 1135, MIRAFI 140 or approved equal.
MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL:
Matting for erosion control shall be jute matting or excelsior matting in accordance with
NCDOT SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 960-7, MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL. Other
acceptable material manufactured especially for erosion control may be used when approved by
the ENGINEER in writing before being used.
' TEMPORARY SEEDING:
Temporary seeding, when required, shall be performed in accordance with the recommendations
' contained in "Guide for Sediment Control on Construction Sites in North Carolina", published
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
GENERAL:
The CONTRACTOR shall take whatever measures are necessary to minimize soil erosion and
siltation, and water, air, and noise pollution caused by his operations. The CONTRACTOR
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pollution prevention and control. The CONTRACTOR shall keep himself fully informed of all
such regulations which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and shall at all times observe
and comply with all such regulations. In the event of conflict between such regulations and the
requirements of the specifications, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL:
The CONTRACTOR shall exerciseevery reasonable precaution throughout the life of the project
to prevent the eroding of soil and the silting of rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, other water
impoundments, ground surfaces, or other property.
Prior to suspension of operations on the project or any portion thereof, the CONTRACTOR shall
take all necessary measures to protect the construction area, including but not limited to borrow
sources, soil type base course sources, and waste areas, from erosion during the period of
suspension.
Provide diversion ditches and berms as necessary to prevent concentrated flow of water across
disturbed areas.
Stockpile excavated material on the opposite side of the utility trenches from the watercourses
to the extent that is possible.
In the event that stockpiles are placed on the watercourse side of the trench, provide silt fence
or silt berms with stone filter outlets along the entire length of the stockpile that is on the
watercourse side of the trench. Upon the completion of backfilling, the measures shall be
removed and the site graded to its natural grade or as shown on plans.
Maintain natural buffer zones along all watercourses sufficient to retain all visible siltation within
the first 25 percent of the buffer width.
Provide a settling basin with a gravel filter outlet for all water pumped from trenches or
dewatering equipment. Pumping of that water directly into any stream, pond, or watercourse
is prohibited.
' Tamp, fertilize, seed and mulch the disturbed areas as soon as practicable after line is installed
and, in all cases, no later than 30 days after completion of the line segment or work at a
particular site.
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' When construction operations are suspended for more than 30 days, provide temporary seeding
and mulching of all disturbed areas including those areas in which further construction is
necessary.
' Erosion control measures installed by the CONTRACTOR shall be acceptably maintained by the
CONTRACTOR.
' Silt fences shall be provided where shown on the drawings and/or as necessary to prevent
erosion.
Catch basins shall be protected from silt by placing straw bales or silt fence around the openings
until vegetative cover is established.
Temporary rock check dams shall be constructed where shown on the drawings, and/or as
necessary.
Seeding for erosion control shall be performed in accordance with Section 02921. Matting shall
be installed where shown on the drawings or where required for erosion control. Install matting
in accordance with NCDOT SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 885-3, PLACING MATTING.
STREAM OR DITCH CROSSINGS:
Perform in accordance with details shown on plans. Complete crossing in one working day.
Carefully stabilize disturbed slopes by tamping with equipment buckets and mechanical or hand
tamping. Distribute topsoil evenly on slopes and tamp.
' Where matting is required for erosion control, cover the entire length of the channel disturbed
by excavation. Install matting immediately after fertilizing and seeding of the disturbed channel
' lining.
Where rip rap is required, carefully place at least one foot thick over filter cloth. Rip rap shall
' not project into drainageway. Rip rap surface shall be shaped to conform to existing slope;
excavate and slope subgrade as required.
Fertilize, seed, and mulch each crossing's slopes as soon as practicable after completing the
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DUST CONTROL:
The CONTRACTOR shall control dust throughout the life of the project within the project area
and at all other areas affected by the construction of the project, including, but not specifically
limited to, unpaved secondary roads, haul roads, access roads, disposal sites, borrow and
material sources, and production sites. Dust control shall not be considered effective where the
amount of dust creates a potential or actual unsafe condition, public nuisance, or condition
endangering the value, utility, or appearance of any property.
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WATER AND AIR POLLUTION:
The CONTRACTOR shall exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the project
to prevent pollution of rivers, streams, and water impoundments. Pollutants such as chemicals,
fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful waste shall not be discharged into
or alongside of rivers, streams, or impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading
thereto.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all State or local air pollution regulations throughout the
life of the project.
The CONTRACTOR shall exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the project
to prevent excessive and unnecessary noise. The CONTRACTOR shall choose his methods so
as to minimize the disturbance of area residents.
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