20191283 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190924

04ARCADIS Design Consultancy
for natural and
built assets ets
Ms. Sue Homewood
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27105
Subject:
Greensboro, NC
Birch Creek Sewer Improvements (Phases I and II)
Pre -Construction Notification
Dear Ms. Homewood:
On behalf of the City of Greensboro we are pleased to submit the enclosed Pre -
Construction Notification (PCN) Form for Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
project. This application and supporting information is simultaneously being
provided to David Bailey with the USACE.
The project includes the construction of approximately 925 LF of 24", 8,124 LF of
18", 793 LF of 16", 7,430 LF of 12", and 3,998 LF of 8" gravity sewer. The route of
the proposed gravity sewer is generally along Tributary 5 and Tributary 6 of N.
Little Alamance Creek. This new gravity sewer will allow the City of Greensboro to
satisfy increasing local sewer demand. The existing Birch Creek Lift Station,
located at 212 Birch Creek Road, will also be abandoned as a result of these
improvements.
Arcadis G&M of North Carolina,
Inc.
7029 Albert Pick Road
Suite 101
Greensboro
North Carolina 27409
Tel [phone]
WATER
Date:
September 23, 2019
Contact:
David Hamilton
Phone:
336-443-2472
Email.
[e-mail]
Our ref:
GRNGRN400.D001, .D002
ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
We are submitting this application concurrently with the following for the Birch NC Engineering License # C-1869
Creek Sewer Improvements project: NC Surveying License # C-1869
• DEMLR Erosion Control
• City of Greensboro Sewer Extension
• Floodplain Development
• NCDOT Encroachment Agreement & Driveway Applications
This project necessitates that permanent maintenance corridors disturb more than
the allowable 1/10 acre of forested wetlands. Therefore, compensatory mitigation
will be made to the In -lieu Fee program. The In -lieu Fee Request Form has been
submitted to the Division of Mitigation Services concurrently with this application.
The electronic PCN submittal includes the following:
• Complete PCN Application along with supporting PCN Application Tables
• Birch Creek Sewer Improvements Figures
Page:
Birch Creek - PCN DWR Cover Letter.docx 1/2

Ms. Homewood
NCDEQ DWR
September 23, 2019
o Figure 1 —Vicinity Map
o Figure 2 — USGS Map
o Figure 3 — NRCS Map
o Figure 4 —Aerial Map
• One complete set of Plans (sealed/signed)
We appreciate your assistance with this important project for the City of Greensboro and look forward to
your response.
Sincerely,
Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
G�C�_
David Hamilton, PE
Project Manager
Copies:
David Bailey, USACE
Jay Guffey, COG
Jeremy McCall, Arcadis
arcadis.com Page:
Birch Creek - PCN DWR Cover Letter.docx 2/2

04ARCADIS Design Consultancy
for natural and
built assets ets
Mr. David Bailey
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Subject:
Greensboro, NC
Birch Creek Sewer Improvements (Phases I and II)
Pre -Construction Notification
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On behalf of the City of Greensboro we are pleased to submit the enclosed Pre -
Construction Notification (PCN) Form for Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
project. This application and supporting information is simultaneously being
provided to Sue Homewood with the NCDEQ-DWR.
The project includes the construction of approximately 925 LF of 24", 8,124 LF of
18", 793 LF of 16", 7,430 LF of 12", and 3,998 LF of 8" gravity sewer. The route of
the proposed gravity sewer is generally along Tributary 5 and Tributary 6 of N.
Little Alamance Creek. This new gravity sewer will allow the City of Greensboro to
satisfy increasing local sewer demand. The existing Birch Creek Lift Station,
located at 212 Birch Creek Road, will also be abandoned as a result of these
improvements.
Arcadis G&M of North Carolina,
Inc.
7029 Albert Pick Road
Suite 101
Greensboro
North Carolina 27409
Tel [phone]
WATER
Date:
September 23, 2019
Contact:
David Hamilton
Phone:
336-443-2472
Email.
[e-mail]
Our ref:
GRNGRN400.D001, .D002
ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
We are submitting this application concurrently with the following for the Birch NC Engineering License # C-1869
Creek Sewer Improvements project: NC Surveying License # C-1869
• DEMLR Erosion Control
• City of Greensboro Sewer Extension Permit
• Floodplain Development
• NCDOT Encroachment Agreement & Driveway Applications
This project necessitates that permanent maintenance corridors disturb more than
the allowable 1/10 acre of forested wetlands. Therefore, compensatory mitigation
will be made to the In -lieu Fee program. The In -lieu Fee Request Form has been
submitted to the Division of Mitigation Services concurrently with this application.
The electronic PCN submittal includes the following:
• Complete PCN Application along with supporting PCN Application Tables
• Birch Creek Sewer Improvements Figures
Page:
Birch Creek - PCN USACE Cover Letter.docx 1/2

Mr. Bailey
USACE
September 23, 2019
o Figure 1 —Vicinity Map
o Figure 2 — USGS Map
o Figure 3 — NRCS Map
o Figure 4 —Aerial Map
• One complete set of Plans
We appreciate your assistance with this important project for the City of Greensboro and look forward to
your response.
Sincerely,
Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
David Hamilton, PE
Project Manager
Copies:
Sue Homewood, NC DWR
Jay Guffey, COG
Jeremy McCall, Arcadis
arcadis.com Page:
Birch Creek - PCN USACE Cover Letter.docx 2/2

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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance into the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20191283
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
David Hamilton
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
9/24/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Tributary 5 & 6 to Little Alamance Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WS -IV, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.0698 -79.6526
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Guilford
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
F_ Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
V Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
Version# *
1
What amout is owed?*
* $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r- Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
[W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual Permit
12 - Utility Lines
18 - Minor Discharges
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
[- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)iress
F_ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r- No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r' Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
R Owner r— Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r• No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Greensboro
2b. Deed book and page no.:
NA
2c. Responsible party:
City of Greensboro, Jay Guffey
2d. Address
Street Address
2602 S. Elm -Eugene St
Address Line 2
city
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Code
27406
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rmince / R-gim
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
C Yes r No
C Yes r No
C. Project Information and Prior Project History t"'

1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
NA
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Greensboro, North Carolina
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
multiple - see attached plan set
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address line 2
CKY
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Tributary 5 & 6 to Little Alamance Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS -IV, NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300020303
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
14.18
State / Rwince / Ibgion
Q)untry
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
EAsting conditions consist of undeveloped wooded land and wetlands, rural residential land, agricultural land and eAsting road right-of-ways. Land use is mostly undeveloped areas with
some agricultural lands and scattered residential development.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Birch Creek PCN- Fig 2 USGS.pdf
2MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Birch Creek PCN - Fig 3 Soils.pdf 3.86MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
9.83
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
9,406
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The proposed project will satisfy increasing sewer demand for the City and abandon the eAsting Birch Creek Lift Station, which is operating at maximum capacity.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project consists of the installation of 925 LF of 24", 8,124 LF of 18", 793 LF of 16", 7,430 LF of 12", and 3,998 LF of 8" gravity sewer. Large excavators will be used to install the
pipe and manholes.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
BC 09122019.pdf 58.82MB
BCLS 09112019.pdf 44.78MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the propertyor proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r WA
Corps AID Number:

5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
..I....... ......... .......... ..........
Name (if known): Ron Johnson
Agency/Consultant Company: Arcadis
Other: Timmons Group (Publixproperty)
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Site visit with David Bailey and Kelli Park on 06/18/19. Wetlands 26 and 27 were delineated after that site visit. Updated figures and data sheets have been provided and the Corps is
reviewing the PJD.
Portions of the sewer were delineated by Timmons Group, see SAW -2018-00240. Wetlands and streams delineated by Timmons Group are denoted with a "TG" in the name.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes O No
7b. If yes, explain.
The sewer extension project will be built in two phases due to the schedule, budget and size of the project.
Are anyother NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
CJI Wetlands ® Streams -tributaries 9 Buffers
C- Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason(?)
2b. Impact type * M
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*M
area*
BC G5
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W002
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC G5
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W002
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC G6
Excavation
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W003
No
Corps
0.042
(acres)
BC G6
Excavation
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W003
No
Corps
0.039
(acres)
BC C-6
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W003
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC G6
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W003
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC C-7
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W005
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC C-7
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W005
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC C-2
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W007
Yes
Corps
0.029
(acres)
BC C-2
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W007
Yes
Corps
0.028
(acres)
BC C-4
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W012
Yes
Corps
0.019
(acres)
BC C-4
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W012
Yes
Corps
0.019
BC C-1
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W014
Yes
Corps
0.002
(acres)

BC C-12 to 14
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W013
Yes
Corps
0.369
BC G12 to 14
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W013
Yes
Corps
0.681
BC G12 to 14
Loss
ss of
P
Headwater Forest
W013
Yes
Corps
0(000)
Corps
Manholes
30
BCLS G4
Excavation
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W015
No
Corps
0.022
S007
Intermittent
Corps
13
10
(acres)
BCLS G4
Excavation
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W015
No
Corps
0.022
Permanent
Excavation
S003
Perennial
Corps
11
10
(acre,)
BCLS G3
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W016
Yes
Corps
0.005
S4
Stream Crossing 5
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
S004
Intermittent
Corps
(acres)
BCLS G3
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W016
Yes
Corps
0.005
(fed)
(Gr>�fed)
S5
Stream Crossing 6
9
Permanent
Excavation
TG - Stream B SAW -2018-
(
(acres)
BCLS G1
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W017
Yes
Corps
0.004
Average (feet)
(Grxiar fed)
S6
Stream Crossing 8
9Average
Permanent
(acres)
BCLS G1
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W017
Yes
Corps
0.004
(fed)
(Grx�rfed)
S7
Stream Crossing 9
9Average
BCLS G1
Excavation
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W019
6
Corps
0.004
(fed)
(acres)
BCLS G1
Excavation
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
W019
�N.
Corps
0.004
(acres)
BC G11
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W025
Yes
Corps
0.004
(acres)
BC G11
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W025
Yes
Corps
0.007
(acres)
BCLS C-3
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
W026
Yes
Corps
0.004
(acres)
BCLS G3
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
W026
Yes
Corps
0.004
(acres)
BC G10
Excavation
P
Headwater Forest
TG -W24
Yes
Corps
0.001
(acres)
BC C-10
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
TG -W24
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
BC C-10
Excavation
T
Headwater Forest
TG -W25
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.830
2g. Total Wetland Impact
1.342
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.512
2h. Comments:
See attached Birch Creek Impact Tables belowfor detailed information about the wetlands: permanent and temporary impacts.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3..
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
F
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Stream Crossing 2
Temporary
Excavation
S005
Perennial
Corps
45
30
Average (feel)
(Grx�rfed)
S2
Stream Crossing 3
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
S007
Intermittent
Corps
13
10
(feet)
(Grx�rfed)
S3
Stream Crossing 4
g
Permanent
Excavation
S003
Perennial
Corps
11
10
Average (fed)
(linearfed)
S4
Stream Crossing 5
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
S004
Intermittent
Corps
10
10
(fed)
(Gr>�fed)
S5
Stream Crossing 6
9
Permanent
Excavation
TG - Stream B SAW -2018-
(
Perennial
Cors
P
12
10
00240)
Average (feet)
(Grxiar fed)
S6
Stream Crossing 8
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
S019
Intermittent
Corps
8
10
(fed)
(Grx�rfed)
S7
Stream Crossing 9
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
S008
Intermittent
Corps
6
10
(fed)
(Grx�rfed)

gg
Stream Crossing 10
S
Permanent
Excavation
TG - Stream C (SAW -2018-
Perennial
Corps
15
10
No
1,691
1,883
BC C-1, Exempt
BC C-2, allowable - no other practicalT
alternative
allowable - no other practical
ve
F
00240)
5023
5005
S005
No
No
No
Average (feet)
(Gear feet)
S9
Stream Crossing 11
Temporary
Excavation
S016
Perennial
Corps
8
75
No
646
0
BC C-5, Exempt
T
5003
No
Avenge (feet)
(linear feet)
Fol
Stream Crossing 12
Temporary
Excavation
S014a
Perennial
Corps
50
20
No
1,801
1,852
BC C-4, Exempt
P
5004
No
Aver�e(feet)
linear feet)
811
Stream Crossing 13
Temporary
Excavation
S010
Perennial
Corps
15
30
No
624
0
BC C-10, Exempt
T
S019
No
Avarage (feet)
(in�rfe�)
812
Stream Crossing 14
9Average
Permanent
Excavation
5012
Intermittent
Corps
16
10
No
1,665
11
1,841
BC C-14, Exempt
P
_11
S008
No
(feet)
linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
80
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
235
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
155
3j. Comments:
See attached Birch Creek Impact Tables below for detailed information about the streams: permanent and temporary impacts.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Deck all that apply.
❑ Neuse r Tar -Pamlico
❑ Catawba r Randleman
❑ Goose Creek W Jordan Lake
❑ Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
BC C-1, Exempt
T
S023
No
1,691
1,883
BC C-1, Exempt
BC C-2, allowable - no other practicalT
alternative
allowable - no other practical
ve
F
P
P
5023
5005
S005
No
No
No
624
448
341
0
592
0
BCC -4, Exempt
T
5007
No
1,870
2,031
BC C-4, Exempt
P
5007
No
646
0
BC C-5, Exempt
T
5003
No
1,174
1,466
BC C-5, Exempt
P
5003
No
506
0
BC C-4, Exempt
T
5004
No
1,801
1,852
BC C-4, Exempt
P
5004
No
570
0
BC C-8, Exempt
T
TG - Stream B
No
1,800
2,070
BC C-8, Exempt
P
TG - Stream B
No
624
0
BC C-10, Exempt
T
S019
No
1,843
1,804
BC C-10, Exempt
P
S019
No
611
0
BC C-14, Exempt
T
S008
No
1,665
11
1,841
BC C-14, Exempt
P
_11
S008
No
613
0
BC C-15 & 19, Exempt
T
TG - Stream C
No
2,237
11,620
BC C-15 & 19, Exempt
P
TG - Stream C
No
695
0
BCLS G1, Exempt
T
5016
No
2,078
1,405
BCLS G1, Exempt
P
S016
No
1,258
0
BCLS G1, Exempt
T
S014a
No
3,000
7,184
BCLS G1, Exempt
P
S014a
No
676
0
BCLS G1, Allowable with mitigation
P
S014a
Yes
299
0
BCLS C-3 & 4, Exempt
T
SM
No
3,840
14,019

BCLS C-3 & 4, Exempt
P
S010
No
734
0
BCLS C-3 & 4, Allowable with mitigation
P
SO10
Yes
1,199
0
BCLS C-3, Exempt
T
S012
No
1,667
1,564
BCLS C-3, Exempt
P
5012
No
632
0
BC C-11, Allowable with mitigation
T
5018
No
2,433
7,354
BC C-11, Allowable with mitigation =P
S018
Yes
424
0
BC C-13, allowable
T
SO09
No
94
2,673
BC C-1 to 10, Allowable with mitigation
T
S001
No
10,698
75,057
BC C-1 to 10, Allowable with mitigation
P
S001 I
Yes
4,310
0
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 38,339.00 134,415.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 14,762.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 53,101.00 134,415.00
61. Comments:
See attached Birch Creek Impact Tables belowfor detailed information about the buffers: permanent and temporary impacts.
Supporting Documentation
Birch Creek Impact Tables.pdf
561.83KB
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The sewer was aligned to avoid or minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas, and where feasible, manholes were placed outside of jurisdictional areas.
The preliminary design route impacted over 5 acres of wetlands. The route was revised to reduce those impacts by over 50%. All MHS on project will
be watertight and MHs within 50' of streams and wetlands will have sealed joints and interior water proofing to minimize leaks. Stream crossings have
been minimized to those required due to steep topography and other unavoidable constraints. Easements have been minimized (narrowed) through
wetlands and stream buffers/crossings and additional access routes have been provided to avoid unnecessary stream crossings for construction
activities and future maintenance activities.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
In areas where feasible (such as at road crossings near streams or wetlands) the sewer will be installed by horizontal boring and jacking across the
stream, so that stream/buffer/wetland disturbance is avoided (E.g. Sta 46 vicinity on Drawing Sheet C5 where the bore is to be extended beyond the
road to avoid a creek and wetland). Best management practices and sedimentation and erosion control methods will be used during all construction
techniques. No equipment refueling or maintenance activities will occur adjacent to jurisdictional areas. All temporary impacts to jurisdictional wetlands
during construction activities will be returned to their original configuration and seeded in a timely manner for stabilization. Stream crossings will be
stabilized with riprap and fabric, and permanent maintenance crossings top surface will terminate be at the stream bed surface elevation, and will not
block flow or aquatic passage.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
V DWR PF Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
❑ Mitigation bank fJ Payment to in -lieu fee f- Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No

4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
18,696
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.07
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.003; conversion to non -riparian 0.44 ac
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments
ILF Request is being submitted concurrently to the Division of Mitigation Services and will be forwarded when received.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
r Yes r No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact.
Zone 2
0
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
18696
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
r Yes r No
6h. Attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
6j. Comments:
ILF Request is being submitted concurrently to the Division of Mitigation Services and will be forwarded when received.
F. Stormwater Manaqement and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
0
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
[ Level Spreader
[ Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
[ Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
V Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
No impervious area is proposed. General Certification 3884 does not require a SMP.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
6c. Reason for impact
6d. Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Parallel Non -Electric Utility impacts in Zone 1
6,232
3
18,696
Zone 2
0
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
18696
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
r Yes r No
6h. Attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
6j. Comments:
ILF Request is being submitted concurrently to the Division of Mitigation Services and will be forwarded when received.
F. Stormwater Manaqement and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
0
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
[ Level Spreader
[ Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
[ Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
V Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
No impervious area is proposed. General Certification 3884 does not require a SMP.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation

1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?*
r Yes r No
Comments:*
N/A
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project will provide sewer service to epsting properties and to abandon an epsting lift station.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
C Yes r No
59. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
One management area, by Guilford County, was found within the project area.
USFWS Website http://vmw.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/guilford.html, for Guilford County. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, GIS data with
attached correspondence.
Consultation Documentation Upload
NHP Project Report Birch Creek Sewer Improvements_20281_20281.pdf 946.79KB
13 - iPac Endangered Species Project Area.pdf 491.16KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA EFH Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)

7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
6 Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Based on SHPO's HPOWeb http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/ there are architectural, historic or archaeological significant areas near the Project area but
an environmental review by SHPO on Aug 16 stated there are no historic resources which would be affected by the project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO Environmental Review 19-2122.pdf 95.66KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
F Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The project will within the 100 -yr floodplain but outside of the floodway. The manholes Will either be sealed manholes or located 2' above the base
flood elevations
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FRIS Website
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Birch Creek PCN- Fig 1 Ucinity.pdf
Birch Creek- PCN DWR Cover Letter.pdf
Birch Creek - PCN USACE Cover Letter.pdf
Signature
V By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
David Alcon Hamilton, Jr.
Signature
PAOP A-#A4VL7-Ds1
Date
9/24/2019

USACE AND DWR PCN PERMIT
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Project: Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
Project Description: This project includes the construction of approximately 21,773 LF
of gravity sewer ranging from 8 -inches to 24 -inches in diameter.
The route of the proposed gravity sewer is generally along two
unnamed tributaries to Little Alamance Creek, and the existing
Birch Creek Lift Station will be abandoned as a result.
Type of Easement: Utility
Easement Owner: City of Greensboro
The undersigned, registered owner(s) of the above noted easement, do hereby
authorize David Hamilton of ARCADIS to act on my behalf and
take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit or
certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Owner's Address: 2602 S. Elm -Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Telephone:
336-373-7779
We hereby certify that the above information submitted in this application is true and
accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Division of Water Resources
City of Greensboro
Date: MkU �-�'

GREENSBORO- BIRCH CREEK SEWER - PCN 9/18/19 Revision
Table C.2: Wetland Impacts
Sheet Location
Birch Creek sewe.
Imp,
C-kLints(Bc)
Birch Creek Lift Station
Abendanment(BCLs)
Wetland Letter
2a
Manhole in Wetland Permanent* P or Temporary T
( ) p ry()
2b
Type Impact
Yp p
WETLAND IMPACTS
2c
Type Wetland
Yp
2d
Forested
2e
Type of Jurisdiction
Yp
2f
AreasofImpact
(acres)
Areas of Permanent
Maintenance
Impact (Acres)
Areas of Forested
Permanent
Maintenance Impact
(Acres)
Comments tlare: Manholes in
Wetlands)
BC C-5
W002
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.007
0.003
0.00
BC C-6
W003
T&P
Excavation
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
No
Corps
0.081
0.042
-
BC C-6
W003
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.006
0.003
0.00
BC C-7
W005
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.006
0.003
0.00
BC C-2
W007
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.057
0.029
0.03
BCC -4&C-5
W012
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.038
0.019
0.02
BC C-1
W014
T
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.002
-
-
BC C-2, 12, 13, 14
W013
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
1.050
0.369
0.37
Due to length of wetland and
BC C-14
W013
45,46 P
Disch. Of Fill/Loss of Waters
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.000
0.000
0.00
maximumim distance between MHs,
unable to avoid placing MHs in
wetlands
BCLS C-4
W015
T&P
Excavation
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
No
Corps
0.044
0.022
-
BCLS C-3
W016
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.009
0.005
0.00
BCLSC-1
W017
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.007
0.004
0.00
BCLSC-1
W019
T&P
Excavation
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
No
Corps
0.009
0.004
-
BC C-11
W025
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.011
0.004
0.00
BCLS C-3
W026
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.008
0.004
0.00
BC C-10
TG - W24 (SAW 2018-00240)
T&P
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.003
0.001
0.00
BC C-10
TG - W25 (SAW 2018-00240)
T
Excavation
Headwater Forest
Yes
Corps
0.003
-
-
TOTAL DISTURBED AREA
1.34
0.51
0.44
*Permanent impacts are based on a 10' maintence corridor
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Table C.3 Stream Impacts
Sheet Location
Birch Creek S.—
ewerImpruvements(BC)
Imp, ... m—t, (BC)
Birch Creek Lift Station
Abandonment BCLS
PCN Stream Number A
JD Stream Number
3a
Permanent* (P) or Temporary (T)
3b
Type of Impact
3c
Stream Name
STREAM IMPACTS
3d
Perennial (PER) or Intermittent (INT)
3e
Type of Jurisdiction
3f
Average Stream
Width (ft)
Temporary Impact
Length (LF)
3g
Permanent Impact
Length (LF)
Stream Crossing Number Comments
BC C-1
SO
S023
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
EPHM
Corps
16.0
20
10
1
BCC -2
S1
S005
T
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6
PER
Corps
45.0
30
2
BC C-4
S2
S007
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
INT
Corps
13.0
20
10
3
BC C-5
S3
S003
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
PER
Corps
11.0
20
10
4
BC C-7
S4
S004
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
INT
Corps
10.0
20
10
5
BC C-8
S5 TG -Stream
B (SAW 2018-00240)
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
PER
Corps
12.0
20
10
6
BC C-10
S6
S019
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
INT
Corps
8.0
45
10
8
BC C-14
S7
S008
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
INT
Corps
6.0
20
10
9
BCC -15
S8 TG- Stream
C(SAW 2018-00240)
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
PER
Corps
15.0
20
10
10
BCLSC-1
S9
S016
T
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
PER
Corps
8.0
75
11
BCLSC-1
S10
S014a
T
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6
PER
Corps
50.0
20
12
BCLS C-2
S11
5010
T
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6
PER
Corps
15.0
30
13
BCLS C-3
S12
S012
P
Excavation
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
INT
Corps
16.0
45
10
14
Total Temporary Disturbed Length (LF)
11
F
385
Total Permanent Disturbed Length (LF)
90
*Permanent impacts are based on a 10' maintence corridor
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Table C.6 Buffer Impacts
*Permanent impacts are based on a 10' maintence corridor
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BUFFER IMPACTS
Sheet Location
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
Binh Creek Sewer
Zone 1 Impact (sf)
Zone 2Impact (sf)
Imp, ... ments(BC)
Birch Creek Lift Station
PCN Stream Number JD Stream Number
Parma nent(P)*or Tem porary IT)
Reason for Impact
Stream Name
Buffer Mitigation Required?
Zone 1 Impact (sf)
after subtracting
Zone 2 Impact (sf)
after su btracting
Comments
Abandonment (Bas)
Wetlands
Wetlands
T
T
1,691
1,691
1,883
1,883
N,pend icu lar Crossing exam pt f.m m tig.tion. Avg stream width 16' with 10' wide perm. n -
BC C-1
SO
5023
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 LINT
N
..mten.ncecorridor
624
624
T
1,204
448
1,200
592
N,pendicul.,Crossing.11ow.ble, no other p-ticzl.ltern.ti-Avg mea. width 45'with 10'
BCC -2
S1
5005
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib6
N
widep-.-nt..inten.ncuc-idor
P
608
341
-
-
T
1,870
1,870
2,031
2,031
perpendicular Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg stream width 13' with 10' wide permanent
BC C-4
S2
5007
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 UNT
N
..inten.mecorridor
P
646
646
-
_
T
1,280
1,174
1,548
1,466
N,pendiculzrcrossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg me.. width 11' with 10' wide permanent
BCC -5
53
5003
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib S UNT
N
..int -n- corridor
P
612
506
T
1,858
1,801
1,852
1,852
N,pendiculzrcrossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg me.. width 10' with 10' wide permanent
BCC -7
54
5004
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib S UNT
N
maintenance corridor
P
610
570
-
_
T
1,800
1,800
2,070
2,070
perpendicular Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg stream width 12' with 10' wide permanent
BC C-8
S5 TG -Stream
B (SAW 2018-00240)
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 UNT
N
..inten.nce corridor
P
624
624
T
1,843
1,843
1,804
1,804
perpendicular Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg stream width 8'with 10'wide permanent
BC C-10
S6
5019
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5 UNT
N
..inten.nce corridor
P
611
611
T
1,665
1,665
1,841
1,841
N,pendicul., Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg mean width 6'with 10'wide permanent
BC C-14
S7
5008
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 UNT
N
..inten.nce corridor
P
613
613
T
N
2,237
2,237
11,620
11,620
N,pendicula-..ingexemptf.. mitig.ti.n;.ag mean width 15'wlth 10' wide permanent
BC C-15, 19
S8 TG -Stream
C (SAW 2018-00240)
P
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
N
695
695
-
_
..inten.nce corridor.
P
Y
0
0
-
-
P.allel Zone lim p.asa11owa1,1-ith mitigation
T
2,078
2,078
1,405
1,405
Perpendicular Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg stream width 8'with 10'wide permanent
BCLS C-1
59
5016
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib6UNT
N
..int -n- corridor
P
1,258
1,258
-
-
T
N
3,067
3,000
7,365
7,184
N,pendicul., Crossingallowable, no other p-ticzlaltern.ti-Avg mea. width 50' with 10'
BCLSC-1
S10
S014a
P
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6
N
676
676
wide p-.-nt..inten.ncu corridor.
P
Y
373
299
P..Ilel Zone 1 imp-.Ilow.b1-ith mitigation
T
N
3,840
3,840
14,019
14,019
N,pendicula-.ming exempt fro. mitigation. Avg mean width 15'with 10'wide permanent
BCLS C-2,3,4
S11
5010
P
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6
N
734
734
-
_
..inten.nce corridor.
P
y
1,199
1,199
-
-
P..Ilel Zone lim p-.Ilow.b1-ith mitigation
T
1,709
1,667
1,844
1,564
perpendicular Crossing exe.ptf.. mitigation. Avg stream width 16'with 10' wide permanent
BCLS C-3
512
5012
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib LINT
N
..inten.nce corridor
P
653
632
-
_
BCC -11
513
5018
T
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 5
N
2,586
2,433
7,652
7,354
Pa.11el zoneli. p.as.11owablewrth .rtig.tion
P
Y
468
424
-
-
BC C-13
S14
5009
T
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib 6 LINT
N
175
94
3,288
2,673
T-por.r par.11el Zone l i. Acts .11ow.ble
T
N
10,713
10,698
77,776
75,057
BCC -1 to 10
515
5001
Utility Easement
Little Alamance Creek Trib
Pa.11el zoneli. p.as.11owablewrth .rtig.tion
P
Y
4,310
4,310
TOTAL BUFFER IMPACTS (SF)
54,926
53,101
139,198
134,415
TOTAL PERMANENT BUFFER IMPACTS (SF)
14,762
BUFFER IMPACTS REQUIRING MITIGATION (SF)
6,232
*Permanent impacts are based on a 10' maintence corridor
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary Susi H. I Iamilton
August 16, 2019
Amanda Weikmann
Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
7029 Albert Pick Road, Suite 101
Greensboro, NC 27409
Re: Birch Creek Sewer Improvements, Greensboro, Guilford County, ER 19-2122
Dear Ms. Weikmann:
Thank you for your email of July 2, 2019, concerning the above project.
Office of Archives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act 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,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
environmental.review&ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
"Ramona Bartos, Deputy
V State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper. Governor
00 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary
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IN won Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-9867
July 30, 2019
Amanda Weikmann
Arcadis
7029 Albert Pick Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
RE. Birch Creek Sewer Improvements, GRGRN400.D001
Dear Amanda Weikmann.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butlerLncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES
121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC 27699
& OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
Project No. GRGRN400.D001
July 30, 2019
NCNHDE-9867
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present, it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Guilford County Open Space Guilford County. multiple local government Local Government
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/hely). Data query generated on July 30, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Birch Creek Sewer Improvements
Project No. GRGRN400.D001
July 30, 2019
NCNHDE-9867
No Element Occurrences are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type -
Guilford County Open Space Guilford County. multiple local government Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/hely). Data query generated on July 30, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as
critical habitat (collectively referred to as trustresources) under the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service's (USFWS)jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the
project area referenced below. The list may also include trust resources that occur
outside of the project area, but that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected
by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and extent of
effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional
site-specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project -specific (e.g., magnitude and
timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information
for the USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the
introduction to each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds,
USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust
resources addressed in that section.
Location
Guilford County, Nor Carolina
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Local office
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Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
t. [phone]
JEJ [phone]
MAILING ADDRESS
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
551 Pylon Drive, Suite F
Raleigh, NC 27606-1487
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an
analysis of project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of
each species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An
AOI includes areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly
affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population,
even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by
reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site
conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or
near the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional
site-specific and project -specific information is often required. _�
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Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the
Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed
may be present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted,
permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office
and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting
an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions
below) or from the local field office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the
IPaC website and request an official species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species
and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries?)
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not
shown on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
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1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered;
IPaC also shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing
status page for more information.
2. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the
Department of Commerce.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides Th ened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890
Critical habitatsnG-0
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with
the endangered species themselves.
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.
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Migratory birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Actz.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts
to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations
and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
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2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-
species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
htt ://www.fws. ov/mi rator birds/ df/mana ement/nationwidestandardcon rvatii
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and
how this list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may
find in this location, nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your
project area. To see exact locations of where birders and the general public have
sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E -bird data mapping tool (Tip:
enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For projects that
occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative
occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to
additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information
about your migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your
migratory bird report, can be found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and
minimization measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the
PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds
are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON (IFA
BREEDING SEASON IS
INDICATED FORA BIRD ON
.......................................................................................
YOUR LIST, THE BIRD MAY
....................................................................................
BREED IN YOUR PROJECT
.................................................................................
AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
................................................................................
THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED,
WHICH IS AVERY LIBERAL
...................................................................................
ESTI MATE O F TH E DATES
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INSIDE WHICH THE BIRD
BREEDS ACROSS ITS ENTIRE
..........................................................................................
RANGE. "BREEDS
ELSEWHERE" INDICATES
THATTHE BIRD DOES NOT
LIKELY BREED IN YOUR
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P ROJ ECT AREA.)
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this
area, but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or
for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain
types of development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
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Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout
its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout
its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
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Probability of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most
likely to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and
schedule your project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make
sure you read and understand the FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your
Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid
cell(s) your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is
represented as 12 4 -week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of
species presence. The survey effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of
confidence in the presence score. One can have higher confidence in the presence
score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three
steps:
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1. The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey
events in the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of
survey events for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey
events and the Spotted Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of
presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is 0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative
probability of presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by
the maximum probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the
probability of presence in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the
probability of presence at week 12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year.
The relative probability of presence on week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is
0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a
statistical conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive.
This is the probability of presence score. N't ,"
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the
ba r.
Breeding Season(
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird
breeds across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not
breed in your projectarea.
Survey Effort (1) " 6
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number
of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area
overlaps. The number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64
surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently
relevant information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird
returns are based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently
much more sparse.
probability of presence breeding season survey effort
no data
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identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very helpful impact
minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding in your project
area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures and/orep rmits may be
advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or
bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) and
other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, bandir�, ad
citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development. %
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of
all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the E -bird Explore Data Tool.
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What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of
survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project
area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering,
migrating or year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab of OrnitholoEy
All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of interest there), the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birdsug ide. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has
a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your project area, there may be
nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated,
then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
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What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto
Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions
(BCRs) in the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list
either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles) potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore
energy development or iongiine fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles, please
see the FAQs for these topics. r,
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast
Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that
may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird model results
files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical Modeling and
Predictive Martine of"arine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic Outer Continental
Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout
the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For
additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag
or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds
of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying
what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC use to generate
the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be aware this report
provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that overlap your
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project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the
survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the
probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort
bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the
species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds of concern
have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be
breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to
confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to
avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities, should presence be confirmed. To
learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell me about conservation measures I
can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds" at the bottom of your migratory
bird trust resources page.
Facilities
National Wildlife Refuge lance
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Any activity proposed on lands managed by the lational Wildlife Refuge system must
undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the
individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
Fish hatcheries
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands
Inventory
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
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For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently
working to update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a
site visit to determine the actual extent of wetlands on site.
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND
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PF01 A
FRESHWATER POND
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A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands
Inventory website
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance
level information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from
the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible
hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on -
the -ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or
classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the
image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth
verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source
imagery used and any mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work.
There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the
information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the
limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats
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include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal
zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or
tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of
their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and
describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in
either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any
Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory
programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving
modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal,
state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary
jurisdictions that may affect such activities.
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