Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

FOR

THE ORSCHELN FARM AND HOME RETAIL STORE

TONTITOWN, AR

Prepared By:

Civil Design Engineers, Inc. 723 N. Lollar Lane Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-856-6111 479-856-6112 (Fax)

CDE Project #1045 Revision 1

May 24, 2012 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) includes, but is not limited to Section 02270 of the General Specifications and appendices, the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan included in the Construction Drawings, the Notice of Intent, Permit Authorization, General Permit, Notice of Termination, all records of inspections and activities which are created during the course of the project, and other documents as may be included by reference to this SWPPP. Changes, modifications, revisions, additions or deletions shall become part of this SWPPP as they occur.

The General Contractor and all subcontractors involved with a construction activity that disturbs site soil or who implement a pollutant control measure identified in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must comply with the following requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) General Permit (“General Permit”) and any local governing agency having jurisdiction concerning erosion and sedimentation control:

This SWPPP, including the applicable General Permit, includes the elements necessary to comply with the Nationwide General Permit for construction activities administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and all local governing agency requirements. This SWPPP must be implemented at the start of construction.

Construction phase pollutant sources anticipated at the site are disturbed (bare) soil, vehicle fuels and lubricants, chemicals associated with building construction, construction-generated litter and debris, and building materials. Without adequate control there is the potential for each type of pollutant to be transported by storm water.

Project construction will consist primarily of site grading, paving, storm drainage, water supply, sewage collection, irrigation and landscaping to facilitate the construction of a retail store in Tontitown, AR.

Purpose

A major goal of pollution prevention efforts during project construction is to control soil and pollutants that originates on the site and prevent them from flowing to surface waters. The purpose of this SWPPP is to provide guidelines for achieving that goal. A successful pollution prevention program also relies on careful inspection and adjustments of pollution prevention measures during construction to enhance the effectiveness of the methods employed.

Scope

This SWPPP must be implemented before construction begins on the site. It primarily addresses the impact of storm rainfall and runoff on areas of the ground surface disturbed during the construction process. In addition, there are recommendations for controlling other sources of pollution that could accompany the major construction activities. This SWPPP will terminate when disturbed areas are Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 1

stabilized, permanent erosion and sedimentation controls installed, temporary erosion and sedimentation controls removed, construction activities covered herein have ceased, and a completed Notice of Termination (NOT) is mailed to the governing agency.

A. A copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI), attached as Appendix B, the permit authorization number(s), a description of the project, and the General Contractor’s local contact name and number (site Storm Water Coordinator) must be posted in a prominent place for public viewing at the construction site until termination of permit coverage has been obtained by a Notice of Termination. B. Complete copy of the SWPPP, including copies of all inspection reports, plan revisions, etc., must be retained at the project site at all times during working hours and kept in the permanent project records for at least five years following submission of the Notice of Termination (NOT). The SWPPP is a public document and must be made available to the public at all times. If the SWPPP is kept in a secured location, the operator shall provide phone numbers for interested parties to call to request examination of the SWPPP. C. The General Contractor must provide names and addresses of all subcontractors working on this project who will be involved with the major construction activities that disturb site soil (“Sub-Contractor List”). That information must be kept with this SWPPP. (Section 9 of the General Contractor’s SWPPP. See “Jobsite Storm Water Document Guideline”.) D. The General Contractor and all subcontractors involved with the major construction activities that disturb site soil must sign a copy of the appropriate certification statement included in Appendix H. That information must be kept with this SWPPP. (Section 10 of the General Contractor’s SWPPP. See “Jobsite Storm Water Document Guideline”.) E. Regular inspections must be made to determine effectiveness of the SWPPP. The required form is included as Appendix D. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan including the best management practices implemented on the jobsite shall be modified as needed to prevent pollutants from discharging from the site. The inspector must be a person familiar with the site, the nature of the major construction activities, and qualified to evaluate both overall system performance and individual component performance. Inspectors’ qualifications must be entered on the Inspection Report Form. The inspector must either be someone empowered to implement modifications to this SWPPP and the pollutant control devices, if needed, in order to increase effectiveness to an acceptable level, or someone with the authority to cause such things to happen. Additionally, the inspector shall be properly authorized in accordance with the applicable General Permit to conduct and certify site storm water inspections. F. This SWPPP must be updated each time there are significant modifications to the pollutant prevention system or a change of contractors working on the project and disturbing site soil. G. Discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into storm water or the storm water (storm sewer) system is subject to reporting and cleanup requirements. Refer to the General Permit for additional information. A Copy of the General Permit and the Notice of Intent forms is included as Appendix B. H. Once the site reaches final stabilization, all permanent erosion and sedimentation controls have been installed, and all temporary erosion and sedimentation controls are removed, the General Contractor and Owner must complete a final Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 2

site inspection. Upon approval by Owner, the Owner and General Contractor, as applicable, must complete and submit a Notice of Termination (NOT). A blank form is included as Appendix C. I. This SWPPP intends to control water-borne and liquid pollutant discharges by some combination of interception, sedimentation, filtration, and containment. The General Contractor and subcontractors implementing this SWPPP must remain alert to the need to periodically refine and update the SWPPP in order to accomplish the intended goals. The General Contractor is ultimately responsible for all site conditions and permit compliance. J. This SWPPP must be amended as necessary during the course of construction in order to keep it current with the pollutant control measures utilized at the site. Amending the SWPPP does not mean that it has to be reprinted. It is acceptable to add addenda, sketches, new sections, and/or revised drawings. The Site Map showing the locations of all storm water controls must be posted on the site and updated to reflect the progress of construction. K. A record of the dates when major grading activities occur, when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site, and when stabilization measures are initiated must be maintained until the NOT is filed. Controls must be in place down slope of site disturbing activities prior to the commencement of construction and noted on the Site Map and Record of Stabilization and Construction Activity Dates. All records must be retained for at least 3 years after the NOT is accepted. L. If any offsite sediment accumulations occur it shall be cleaned-up. A temporary access easement may have to be acquired. M. All local, city and state erosion control requirements and specifications shall be satisfied.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. Project Name and Location:

The project will consist of grading, site work, utility construction and paving for construction of a new 32,000 square foot commercial retail building.

The site is located along N. Maestri Road (US 112) north of the E. Henri De Tonti Blvd. (US 412) intersection in Tontitown, AR

Site Address:

211 N. Maestri Road Tontitown, Arkansas

B. Operator Name and Address:

a. Owner: Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC. 1800 Overcenter Drive Moberly, MO 95270 Phone: (800) 577-2580

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3. SITE DESCRIPTION:

A. Vicinity and Pre-Construction Topographic:

See Appendix A for Vicinity Map and Appendix F for the area topographic view.

B. Project Description and Intended use after Notice of Termination:

Site Topography: The site is currently undeveloped vegetated land that slopes towards the north north to a drainage ditch that flows to the north east.

Intended use after NOT: The project site will be utilized for a commercial retail store of approximately 32,000 square feet.

Rainfall Information: The annual average precipitation in the area is 46.92 inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.23 inches.

Site Soils: Captina, silt loam (31.1%) Johnsburg, silt loam (3.0%) Taloka, silt loam (65.7%)

See Appendix for Soil Map.

C. Sequence of Activities:

Described below are the major construction activities that are related to the implementation of this SWPPP. They are presented in the order (or sequence) that they are expected to be completed, but each activity will not necessarily be completed before the next begins. Also, these activities could occur in a different order if necessary to maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control.

All major construction activities and the timeframe (beginning and ending dates) shall be noted on the Record of Stabilization and Construction Activity Dates:

 Construct rock pads for construction entrance/exit. This will be the first construction work on the project.  Construct rock surface for temporary parking;  Install silt fencing  Excavation and embankment to form temporary sediment basin, retention/detention ponds and drainage channels;  Apply soil bonding agent (if needed) and allow time to cure.  Install other structural erosion controls Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 4

 Excavation and embankment to form the building pad and pavement areas;  Underground Utilities - Sediment barriers shall be utilized as required to bound the down slope side of utility construction and soil stockpiles;  Final Grading - Sediment barriers shall be maintained down slope from disturbed soil during this operation; and  Completion of on-site stabilization.

The actual schedule for implementing pollutant control measures will be determined by project construction progress. Down slope protective measures must always be in place before soil is disturbed.

D. Total Acres Available/Total Disturbed Area

The project is located on a 3.8 acre tract. Appoximately 5.31 acres will be disturbed during construction. Grading and drainage easements allow construction within adjacent property.

E. Threatened and Endangered Species:

There are no known threatened or endangered species that have habitat on this property.

F. Historic Properties:

There are no known sites of historical or archeological significance identified on the property.

G. Attainment of Water Quality Standards after authorization:

1. The permitee must select, install implement and maintain BMP’s at the construction site that minimizes pollutants in the storm water discharge as necessary to meet applicable water quality standards. In general, except in situations explained below, the SWPPP developed, implemented, and updated to be considered as stringent as necessary to ensure that the discharges do not cause or contribute to an excursion above any applicable water quality standard. 2. At any time after authorization, the Department may determine that the storm water discharges may cause, have reasonable potential to cause, or contribute to an excursion above any applicable water quality standard. If such determination is made, Department will require the permittee to: a. Develop a supplemental BMP action plan describing SWPPP modifications to address adequately the identified water quality concerns and submit valid and verifiable data and information that are representative of ambient conditions and indicate that the receiving water is attaining water quality standards; or b. Cease discharges of pollutants from construction activity and submit an individual permit application. 3. All written responses required under this part must include signed verification.

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4. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES – GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INSPECTORS, ETC. The following is the contact information for the responsible parties of this project:

A. Owner: Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC. 1800 Overcenter Drive Moberly, AR 95270 Phone: (800) 577-2580

B. Contractor:

Glove Con, Inc. 210 E. Sixth Street Fulton, MO 65251

C. Inspector:

Glove Con, Inc. 210 E. Sixth Street Fulton, MO 65251

Please see Appendix H for contractor certifications. The contractor shall be responsible for implementation and maintenance of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

5. RECEIVING WATERS

Storm water from the site flows into a tributary to the Brush Creek, thence into Lake Elmdale in Elm Springs. From here, drainage enters the downstream exit from Lake Elmdale, into Brush Creek, thence into Osage Creek, thence to the Illinois River, and ultimately reaching the Arkansas River.

The Arkansas River is on the list for impaired water bodies, (Total Dissolved Solids and Chlorides, Source: Unknown)

The Illinois River is on the list of impaired waterbodies, (Source: Unknown, Cause: Pathogens, siltation/turbidity)

The Osage Creek is on the list of impaired waterbodies (streams), (Source: Unknown; Cause: Pathogens, Total Phosphorus)

Storm water discharge from this project will not adversely impact these water bodies because discharges from construction activities primarily add Total Suspended Solids and/or turbidity to streams. Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 6

Furthermore, this water body is located at a significant distance downstream from the project location, and construction activities shall be conducted in accordance with this Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and the General Permit.

6. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES AND CONTROLS

A variety of storm water pollutant controls are recommended for this project. Some controls are intended to function temporarily and will be used as needed for pollutant control during the construction period. These include temporary sediment barriers and permanent storm retention ponds (which can also function as permanent sediment basins). For most disturbed areas, permanent stabilization will be accomplished by covering the soil with pavement, building, or vegetation.

6.1 Erosion and Sediment Controls:

6.1.1 Soil Stabilization The purpose of soil stabilization is to prevent soil from leaving the site. In the natural condition, soil is stabilized by native vegetation. The primary technique to be used at this project for stabilizing site soil will be to provide a protective cover of turf grass, pavement, or building.

A) Temporary Seeding – Within 14 days after construction activity ceases on any particular area, all disturbed ground where there will not be construction for longer than 21 days must be seeded with fast-germinating temporary seed and protected mulch. B) Permanent Seeding – All areas at final grade must be seeded within 14 days after completion of the major construction activity. Seeded areas shall be protected with straw mulch at a minimum. C) Records will be kept for 3-years

Stabilization activities shall be recorded in Appendix I.

6.1.2 Structural Controls Silt fences, a construction entrance/exit, rock check dams, a sediment basin and inlet protection will be used to slow water to allow for sedimentation to occur prior to runoff discharging into a waterway. See Construction Drawings and Detail Sheets for specific locations and design details.

A) Silt Fence – Silt fence is a synthetic permeable mesh fabric typically incorporating wooded support stakes at intervals sufficient to support the fence, water and sediment retained by the fence. Silt fence is also available with a wire mesh backing. The fence is designed to retain sediment-laden water to allow settlement of suspended soils before filtering through the mesh fabric for discharge downstream. Silt fence shall be located to capture overland, low- velocity sheet flows. The silt fences are design as extra protection to prevent silt from leaving the site adjacent to roadways. The maximum area directed toward the fence is approximately 1-acre. Install silt fences at a fairly level grade (along Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 7

the contour) to provide sufficient upstream storage volume for the anticipated runoff. B) Construction Entrance/Exit - All access points from the construction site into the public street shall include a construction exit composed of course stone to the dimensions shown on the Construction Drawings. The rough texture of the stone helps to remove clumps of soil adhering to construction vehicle tires through the action of vibration and jarring over the rough surface and the friction of the stone matrix against soils attached to vehicle tires. C) Rock Check Dams - Check structures are designed to slow shallow concentrated flow so that sediments can be discharged behind the check structure rather than in the receiving stream. If properly installed, straw bales and rock checks provide a good means for sedimentation in channel areas. These structures are to be placed so that storm water is allowed to flow over the middle of the check structure and not around the edges; the middle of the check shall be at a lower elevation than the edges. This will require the contractor to field verify the number of straw bales to be used at each location and the amount of stone used in a rock check dam. Also, the check structures shall be placed so that the top of the downstream check structure is equal in elevation to the bottom of the upstream structure. This will allow proper velocity dissipation over a series of check structures and will allow a greater amount of sediment to be captured by the check structures. D) Sediment Basin – The temporary sediment basin is a controlled storm water release structure, with the specific intent to allow sediment to settle and accumulate before storm water runoff leaves the site. Sediment basins shall be cleaned when sediment depth reached 50% of the sediment basin depth.

Final stabilization is achieved when 100% of the disturbed area is stabilized, and 80% vegetative density of seeded areas has been achieved.

6.2 Other Pollutant Controls

A) Dust Control Water trucks will be used as needed during construction to reduce dust generated on the site. Dust control must be provided by the General Contractor to a degree that is in compliance with applicable local and state dust control regulations. After construction, the site will be stabilized (as described elsewhere), which will reduce the potential for dust generation.

B) Solid Waste Disposal No solid materials, including building materials, are allowed to be discharged from the site with storm water. All solid waste, including disposable materials incidental to the major construction activities, must be collected and placed in containers. The containers will be emptied as necessary by a contract trash disposal service and hauled away from the site. Substances that have the potential for polluting surface and/or groundwater must be controlled by whatever means necessary in order to ensure that they do not discharge from the site. As an example, special care must be exercised during equipment fueling and servicing operations. If a spill occurs, it must be contained and disposed so that it will not flow from the site or enter groundwater, even if this requires removal, treatment,

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and disposal of soil. In this regard, potential polluting substances should be handled in a manner consistent with the impact they represent.

C) Sanitary Facilities All personnel involved with construction activities must comply with state and local sanitary or septic system regulations. Temporary sanitary facilities will be provided at the site throughout the construction phase. They must be utilized by all construction personnel and will be serviced by a commercial operator.

D) Water Source Non-storm water components of site discharge must be clean water. Water used for construction which discharges from the site must originate from a public water supply or private well approved by the State Health Department. Water used for construction that does not originate from an approved public supply or the existing ponds and streams on the site must not discharge from the site.

E) Concrete Waste from Concrete Ready-Mix Trucks Discharge of excess or waste concrete and/or wash water from concrete trucks will be allowed on the construction site, but only in specifically designated diked areas that have been prepared to prevent contact between the concrete and/or wash water and storm water that will be discharged from the site or in locations where waste concrete can be placed into forms to make riprap or other useful concrete products. The cured residue from the concrete washout diked areas shall be disposed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The jobsite superintendent is responsible for assuring that these procedures are followed.

F) Fuel Tanks Temporary on-site fuel tanks for construction vehicles shall meet all state and federal regulations. Tanks shall have approved spill containment with the capacity required by the applicable regulations. The tank shall be in sound condition free of rust or other damage that might compromise containment. Hoses, valves, fittings, caps, filler nozzles, and associated hardware shall be maintained in proper working condition at all times.

G) Long-Term Pollutant Controls Storm water pollutant control measures installed during construction, that will also provide benefits after construction, include permanent wet sediment/detention ponds, rip-rap outfall structures, sod lined ditches and pond banks, pavement, grass coverage and landscaping. Those sediment barriers that do not interfere with normal operations and appear to provide long-term benefits can be left in place after construction is completed.

6.3 Construction Phase “Best Management Practices”

During the construction, the contractor shall implement the following measures:

A) Materials resulting from the clearing and grubbing or excavation operations shall be stockpiled up slope from adequate sedimentation controls. Materials removed

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to an off-site location shall be protected with appropriate controls and properly permitted. B) The General Contractor shall designate areas for equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair. The General Contractor and subcontractors shall utilize such designated areas. Cleaning, maintenance, and repair areas shall be protected by a temporary perimeter berm. C) Use of detergents for large scale washing is prohibited (i.e., vehicles, buildings, pavement surfaces, etc.) D) Chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other toxic materials must be stored in weatherproof containers. Except during application, the contents must be kept in trucks or within storage facilities. Runoff containing such material must be collected, removed from the site, treated, and disposed at an approved solid waste or chemical disposal facility. E) If sediment escapes the construction site, off-site accumulations of sediment must be removed at a frequency sufficient to minimize off-site impacts. Permission of neighboring land owners shall be obtained. F) Litter, construction debris, and construction chemicals exposed to storm water shall be prevented from becoming a pollutant source for storm water discharges. G) No offsite storage or stockpiling of material shall be allowed.

7. LOCAL PLANS

In addition to this SWPPP, construction activities associated with this project must comply with any guidelines set forth by local regulatory agencies. The General Contractor shall maintain documents evidencing such compliance with the SWPPP. Specifically any stipulations required under the City Grading Permit, must be implemented, and forms part of this Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

8. ALLOWABLE NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGES

The Nationwide General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities prohibits most non-storm water discharges during the construction phases. Allowable non-storm water discharges that could occur during construction on this project, which would therefore be covered by the General Permit, include:

 Discharges from fire fighting activities;  Fire hydrant flushing;  Water used to wash vehicles or control dust;  Water flowing from potable sources and water line flushing;  Irrigation drainage;  External building wash down which does not use detergents;  Runoff from pavement wash down where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where detergents have not been used;  Air conditioning condensate, provided no anti-corrosive agent or biocide is used;  Springs and uncontaminated groundwater; and  Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents. Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Store Tontitown, AR CDE Project #1045 SWPPP 10

Best Management Practices must be implemented for the above allowable foreseeable discharges for the duration of the permit. Each non-storm water discharge should be noted in the SWPPP and weekly inspection with the exception of discharges from fire fighting activities.

9. INSPECTIONS AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Between the time this SWPPP is implemented and final Notice of Termination has been submitted, all disturbed areas and pollutant controls must be inspected at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours following a rainfall of 0.5 inches or greater (a rain gage shall be kept on the site at all times). The purpose of site inspections is to assess performance of pollutant controls. The inspections will be conducted by the General Contractor’s Storm Water Coordinator. Based on these inspections, the General Contractor will decide whether it is necessary to modify this SWPPP, add or relocate controls, or revise or implement additional Best Management Practices in order to prevent pollutants from leaving the site via storm water runoff. The General Contractor has the duty to cause pollutant control measures to be repaired, modified, maintained, supplemented, or take additional steps as necessary in order to achieve effective pollutant control.

Examples of specific items to evaluate during site inspections are listed below. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. During each inspection, the inspector must evaluate overall pollutant control system performance as well as particular details of individual system components. Additional factors should be considered as appropriate to the circumstances.

A) Locations where vehicles enter and exit the site must be inspected for evidence of off-site sediment tracking. A stabilized construction exit shall be constructed where vehicles enter and exit. Exits shall be maintained or supplemented as necessary to prevent the release of sediment from vehicles leaving the site. B) Inspections shall evaluate disturbed areas and areas used for storing materials that are exposed to rainfall for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system or discharging from the site. If necessary, the materials must be covered or original covers must be repaired or supplemented. Also, protective berms must be constructed, if needed, in order to contain runoff from material storage areas. C) Grassed areas shall be inspected to confirm that a healthy stand of grass is maintained. The site has achieved final stabilization once all areas are covered with building foundation or pavement, ie. 100% of the area has been stabilized and 80% vegetative density has been achieved. Areas must be watered, fertilized, and reseeded as needed to achieve this requirement. D) All discharge points must be inspected to determine whether erosion control measures are effective in preventing significant impacts to receiving waters. E) All erosion control measure deficiencies shall be repaired, replaced or corrected within 3 days. F) Stabilization records shall be maintained by permittee for 3 years after approval of Notice of Termination.

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The Inspection Report Form (AppendixD) must identify all deficiencies, any corrections, whether they are identified during the current inspection or have occurred since the previous inspection, and any additional comments. For inspections following a 0.5” or higher rain event, report shall clearly note the rainfall total as measured in the on-site rain gauge. Based on inspection results, any modification necessary to increase effectiveness of this SWPPP to an acceptable level must be made within seven calendar days of the inspection. The inspection reports must be complete and additional remarks should be included if needed to fully describe a situation. An important aspect of the inspection report is the description of additional measures that need to be taken to enhance plan effectiveness. The inspection report must identify whether the site was in compliance with the SWPPP at the time of inspection and specifically identify all incidents of non-compliance.

A responsible corporate officer (Vice President or higher) must sign a letter delegating the site superintendent as the authorized position for conducting the required inspections. A draft form of this authorization is included in Appendix E. Inspectors’ qualifications must be entered on the Inspection Report Form. Inspection reports must include an original, authorized signature and date of the inspection. Inspection reports must be retained by the General Contractor as an integral part of this SWPPP for at least five years from the date of submission of the Notice of Termination of permit coverage.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure the adequacy of site pollutant discharge controls. Actual physical site conditions or contractor practices could make it necessary to install more structural controls than are shown on the plans. (For example, localized concentrations of runoff could make it necessary to install additional sediment barriers.) Assessing the need for additional controls and implementing them or adjusting existing controls will be a continuing aspect of this SWPPP until the site achieves final stabilization.

10. EMPLOYEE TRAINING

The General Contractor is responsible for providing training on implementing the activities identified in the Storm Water Pollution Plan, goals and components of the SWPPP, as well as requirements of the ADEQ General Permit. These training sessions shall be conducted by a knowledgeable and qualified trainer, and the content of the training shall be applicable to this project. At least one training session per month shall be conducted during construction. Records of Employee training shall be kept as part of the SWPPP.

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APPENDIX A

VICINITY MAP

APPENDIX B

NOTICE OF INTENT

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Permits Branch, Water Division 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 682-0623 NOTICE OF INTENT FOR DISCHARGERS OF STORMWATER RUNOFF ASSOCIATED WITH LARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES GENERAL PERMIT ARR150000 Application Type: New X Renewal (Permit Tracking Number ARR( ) I. PERMITTEE/OPERATOR INFORMATION

Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC. Permittee (Legal Name): Operator Type:

Permittee Mailing Address: 1800 Overcenter Drive STATE PARTNERSHIP

Permittee City: Moberly FEDERAL X CORPORATION*

Permittee State: MO Zip: 95270 SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

Permittee Telephone Number: 1800-577-2580 PUBLIC OTHER

Permittee Fax Number

Permittee E-mail Address [email protected] *State of Incorporation: AR * The legal name of the Permittee must be identical to the name listed with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

II. INVOICE MAILING INFORMATION

Invoice Contact Person: David Schauer City: Moberly 95270 Invoice Mailing Company: Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC. State: MO Zip: Invoice Mailing Address: 1800 Overcenter Drive Telephone: 1800-577-2580

III. FACILITY/PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SITE INFORMATION 1 acre = 43,560 square feet Orscheln Farm and Home Retail Jake Long Project Name: Store Contact Person: 211 N. Maestri Road Project County: Washington Project Physical Address: Directions to the Project: From I-540 at US412, Project City: Tont i town Zip: 72762 take US412 west to US112, 300ft north Telephone Number: 573-642-6363 Project Estimated Total amount of soil to be disturbed Start Date: June 1, 2012 (estimate to nearest 1/2 acre): 5.5 acre Project Estimated Total Project Acreage 5.5 acre End Date: January 1, 2013 (Estimate to nearest ½ acre): 37 Project Latitude: 36 degrees 10 minutes seconds Project Longitude: 94 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds Type of Project: Subdivision School Other: Commercial retail store Is the Project part of a larger common plan of development or sale? Yes No X N/A Linear Project Starting Coordinates (if applicable): Linear Project Ending Coordinates (if applicable): N/A Latitude: º ’ ” Longitude: º ’ ” Latitude: º ’ ” Longitude: º ’ ”

WATER DIVISION 5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72118 / PHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0910 www.adeq.state.ar.us Large Construction NOI / Revision date 11/01/2011 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Permits Branch, Water Division 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 682-0623

IV. DISCHARGE INFORMATION

Name of Receiving Stream (i.e. an unnamed tributary of Mill Creek, thence into Mill Creek; thence into Arkansas River): Unnamed tributory to Brush Creek, thence into Lake Elmdale, thence to Brush Creek, thence to Osage Creek, thence to the Illinois River, thence to the Arkansas River Choose Your Ultimate Receiving Stream: Red River Ouachita River Arkansas River X White River St. Francis River Mississippi River

Name of Receiving Municipal Storm Sewer System (If applicable): N/ A

V. FACILITY/SITE PERMIT INFORMATION

NPDES Individual Permit Number (If Applicable): AR00 NPDES General Permit Number (If Applicable): ARG NPDES General Industrial Stormwater Permit Number (If Applicable): ARR00 NPDES General Construction Stormwater Permit Number (If Applicable): ARR15

VI. OTHER INFORMATION:

Location of SWPPP on the Mailbox at project entrance from US112 Construction Site: Consultant Company: Civil Design Engineers, Inc.

Consultant Contact Name: Ferdinand Fourie, P.E. Consultant Email Address: ffour [email protected] AR Consultant Address: 723 N. Lollar Lane City: Fayetteville State: Zip: 72701 Consultant Fax 479-856-6112 Consultant Phone Number: 479-856-6111 Number:

WATER DIVISION 5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72118 / PHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0910 www.adeq.state.ar.us Large Construction NOI / Revision date 11/01/2011

APPENDIX C

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality NPDES Branch, Water Division 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 682-0623 NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) FOR DISCHARGERS OF STORMWATER RUNOFF ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES GENERAL PERMIT ARR150000

Permit Tracking Number to be Terminated: ARR15

I. PERMITTEE INFORMATION

Permittee Legal Name: Permittee Type:

Permittee Mailing Address: STATE PARTNERSHIP

City: FEDERAL CORPORATION*

State: Zip: SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

Permittee Telephone Number: PUBLIC OTHER

Permittee Fax Number: *State of Incorporation:______Email

II. CONSTRUCTION SITE INFORMATION

Project Name: Project Contact Person:

Project County: Project Physical Address: Project City: Zip: Telephone Number:

Have you established vegetation cover with 80% density? YES NO Have all discharges associated with construction activities been eliminated? YES NO Have you included pictures of vegetation coverage and stabilized areas? YES NO If the project is a large plan of development, have all certifications been collected consistent with Part I.B.16.C? YES NO

**Please note that photos must be submitted in order to terminate permit coverage.**

III. PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."

“In addition, I understand that by submitting this Notice of Termination that I am no longer authorized to discharge storm water by general permit, and that discharging pollutants in stormwater associated with construction activity to Waters of the State is unlawful under the Clean Water Act and the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act where the discharge is not authorized by an NPDES permit.”

Typed or Printed Name: Title: Signature: Date:

WATER DIVISION 5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72118 / PHONE 501-682-0623/ FAX 501-682-0880 www.adeq.state.ar.us Construction Stormwater Permit NOT / Revision date 11/02/2011

APPENDIX D

INSPECTION REPORTS

ARR150000 Inspection Form – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Inspector Name: Date of Inspection:

Inspector Title:

Date of Rainfall: Duration of Rainfall:

Days Since Last Rain Event: days Rainfall Since Last Rain Event: inches

Description of any Discharges During Inspection:

Location of Discharges of Sediment/Other Pollutant (specify pollutant & location):

Locations in Need of Additional BMPs:

Information on Location of Construction Activities Location Activity Activity Activity Stabilization Stabilization Begin Date Occuring Ceased Initiated Date Complete Now (y/n)? Date Date

Information on BMPs in Need of Maintenance Location In Working Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Completed Maintenance to be Order? Date Date Performed By

Changes required to the SWPPP: Reasons for changes:

SWPPP changes completed (date):

"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments such as Inspection Form were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."

Signature of Responsible or Cognizant Official: Date:

Title:

APPENDIX E

SOIL MAP

Soil Map—Washington County, Arkansas (ORSCHELN FARM AND HOME) 94° 13' 5'' 13' 94° 94° 13' 14'' 13' 94°

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Map Scale: 1:1,460 if printed on A size (8.5" x 11") sheet. Meters

0 10 20 40 60 5'' 13' 94° 94° 13' 14'' 13' 94° Feet ± 0 50 100 200 300

Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 5/12/2012 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 3 Soil Map–Washington County, Arkansas (ORSCHELN FARM AND HOME)

MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION

Area of Interest (AOI) Very Stony Spot Map Scale: 1:1,460 if printed on A size (8.5" × 11") sheet. Area of Interest (AOI) Wet Spot The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Soils Other Soil Map Units Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Special Line Features Special Point Features Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause Gully Blowout misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line Short Steep Slope placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting Borrow Pit soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Other Clay Spot Political Features Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map Closed Depression Cities measurements. Gravel Pit Water Features Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov Gravelly Spot Streams and Canals Coordinate System: UTM Zone 15N NAD83 Landfill Transportation This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of Rails Lava Flow the version date(s) listed below. Interstate Highways Marsh or swamp Soil Survey Area: Washington County, Arkansas US Routes Survey Area Data: Version 8, Dec 2, 2008 Mine or Quarry Major Roads Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Data not available. Miscellaneous Water Local Roads Perennial Water The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background Rock Outcrop imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Saline Spot

Sandy Spot

Severely Eroded Spot

Sinkhole

Slide or Slip

Sodic Spot

Spoil Area

Stony Spot

Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 5/12/2012 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 2 of 3 Soil Map–Washington County, Arkansas ORSCHELN FARM AND HOME

Map Unit Legend

Washington County, Arkansas (AR143)

Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI CaB Captina silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 1.6 31.3% Jo Johnsburg silt loam 0.2 3.0% ToA Taloka silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3.4 65.7% Totals for Area of Interest 5.2 100.0%

Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 5/12/2012 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3

APPENDIX F

FLOOD MAP

APPENDIX G

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS

Contractor Certification

Date: ______

RE: Glove Con, Inc.

Address: 210 E. Sixth St. Fulton, MO 65251

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms and conditions of the general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that authorizes the storm water discharges associated with construction activities. Furthermore, I understand the contents, conditions and intent of this Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and will implement and comply with the requirements and specifications contained herein, and as shown in the Construction Drawings and General Specifications, and in accordance with Best Management Practices (BMP’s)..

Glove Con, Inc. ______Business Name

210 E. Sixth Street ______Business Address

Fulton, MO 65251 ______

573-642-6363 ______Business Phone Number

______Signature Date Jake Long ______Printed Name Project Manager ______Title

GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

SIGNATURE DELEGATION

I, the undersigned, hereby delegate ______as the authorized signatory for all reports required by this permit and other information requested by the Director or authorized representative of the Director in accordance with the provisions of the General Permit.

______Signature Date

Jake Long ______Printed Name

Project Manager ______Title

Glove Con, Inc. ______Business Name

INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION

I certify under penalty of law that I am knowledgeable in the principals of erosion and sediment control, who possesses the skills to evaluate conditions at this construction site that could impact storm water quality, and knowledgeable in the correct installation of erosion and sediment controls. I certify that I am able to assess the effectiveness of any sediment and erosion control measures selected in the SWPPP to control the quality of storm water discharges from the construction site. Additionally, I certify that I have reviewed the Arkansas Storm Water Construction General Permit ARR150000 and the SWPPP which was prepared by the owner of this site.

______Signature Date

______Printed Name

APPENDIX H

VICINITY TOPO MAP

APPENDIX I

PRE CONSTRUCTION SITE TOPO MAP

GRADING/EROSION CONTROL PLANS

BY REVISIONS: No. DATE

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APPENDIX J

US FISH AND WILDLIFE ENDANGERED SPECIES EVALUATION

Endangered and Threatened Species Evaluation Form

Note: This form is not to be used for any Oil and/or Gas extraction or pipeline projects

The enclosed endangered and threatened species evaluation form may be used to obtain clearance, in most instances, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when applying for a NPDES or SWPPP permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Incomplete packages may delay evaluation of the proposed project and ultimately the issuance of your ADEQ permit.

Return the completed form and following information to:

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arkansas Field Office 110 South Amity Road, Suite 300 Conway, Arkansas 72032

Forms will not be accepted unless they include the following information:

1. A letter detailing the proposed project, a project name, the county in which the project occurs, the estimated disturbance area, geographic coordinates of the project location.

2. High quality detailed maps (preferably a USGS quadrangle map and aerial photo) that contain an outline/polygon of the proposed project area.

3. Contact information. Please include name, mailing address, e-mail and phone number.

If there is a question that you cannot answer on this evaluation form or a concurrence letter is required from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, send the above information to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Arkansas Field Office, via Fax, mail, e-mail, or phone call. (Fax number (501) 513-4480, e-mail address [email protected], phone number (501) 513-4470).

Include the completed form in your request for an ADEQ storm water or NPDES permit.

Endangered and threatened species consultation requests are processed in the order they are received. Response to endangered species consultation requests that require more detailed biologist evaluation may take as long as 30 days after they were received by this

1 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 office. If you have any questions or concerns please call (501) 513-4470.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service comments and recommendations are provided in accordance with the Endangered Species Act (87 Stat. 84, as amended: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-712), and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668d).

INSTRUCTIONS

Evaluate individual project sites for federally listed threatened or endangered species using the step process presented below.

STEP 1

Does your project occur within 660 feet of a bald eagle nest?

Yes See instructions below. No X All other projects proceed to Step 2, unless your project occurs in the following counties then proceed to Step 9.

Cleveland Greene Lincoln Lonoke Nevada

Projects occurring within 660 feet of a bald eagle nest, including alternate nests, are likely to disturb nesting bald eagles (a potential violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act). Proceed to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service website (http://www.fws.gov/southeast/es/baldeagle) to determine if the new or intermittent activity is likely to disturb nesting bald eagles and measures that you can take to avoid that disturbance. Print three copies of the bald eagle signature (Determination) page and submit one with your ADEQ permit application package, submit one copy to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 110 South Amity Road Suite 300, Conway, AR, and keep one copy for your records.

Once the above is completed, projects occurring in Cleveland, Greene, Lincoln, Lonoke, or Nevada counties proceed directly to Step 10, all others proceed to Step 2.

2 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 2

Does your project occur within one of the following counties AND contain pine stands 40 years or older?

Yes See instructions below. No X Proceed to Step 3.

Ashley Grant Bradley Lafayette Calhoun Monroe Clark Polk Columbia Scott Dallas Union Drew

If you answered “Yes” to Step 3, refer to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Lands Guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/rcwrecovery/private_lands_guidelines.pdf) for potentially harmful activities that may harass and/or harm red-cockaded woodpeckers (a violation of the Endangered Species Act). Checking “Yes” to Step 2 requires a concurrence letter from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service that should accompany your ADEQ permit application package and possibly a permit from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (501-513-4481). Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please contact the Arkansas ES Field Office, as soon as possible, to start the evaluation for endangered species that may be affected by the project.

3 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 3

Does your project occur within the delineated karst conservation zone (see map below)?

Yes X See instructions below and then proceed to Step 4. No Proceed to Step 4.

If you answered “Yes” to Step 3, contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Arkansas Field Office (501-513-4470) in advance of permit application as a concurrence letter from the Service may be necessary as a part of your NPDES/SWPPP application package. It may also require a Service section 10 endangered species permit. While the Service is interested in the proposed project due to its location, many areas within the karst conservation zone only require the standard recommendations below. Early contact with this office allows time to develop site specific recommendations which streamlines the permit issuance process. Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The karst region in Arkansas is as an area with a relatively shallow soil profile where climatic events or storm water runoff quickly infiltrates and is transported through

4 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 underground passages contributing to the groundwater basin. The karst region in Arkansas supports 6 endangered species including the Ozark cavefish (Amblyopsis rosae), the Benton cave crayfish (Cambarus aculabrum), the Hell creek crayfish (Cambarus zophonastes), the gray bat (Myotis grisescens), the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), the Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens), and 19 globally imperiled karst dependent species.

If your project occurs inside the delineated karst conservation zone (map above) the Service recommends, at a minimum, the following conservation measures.

1) Survey for karst features including caves, springs, and sinkholes prior to initiating project activities. If such a feature is found, establish a 300 foot conservation zone around its location and contact the Service for an onsite karst evaluation.

2) If caves are excavated during construction activities, the Service requests that work efforts cease within 300 feet of the opening. The opening should be adequately marked, fill material should not be placed in the cave, personnel shouldn’t enter the cave, and the Service should be contacted immediately for an onsite evaluation.

3) While sediment mobilization is the primary concern during construction; storm water runoff following project completion may contain oil/grease, sealants, tar, brake dust, herbicides, pesticides, and additional sediment. To reduce threats to surface and groundwater from these contaminants, the Service recommends the use of post construction storm water management techniques including detention basins or separation systems with a 100 foot bioswale. However, other post construction storm water management methods are available; these would be considered if documentation of successful use is provided to the Service prior to installation.

4) Apply and maintain construction BMP’s that were developed specific for the project site.

Proceed to Step 4.

5 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 4

Does your project occur in the watershed of one the following streams (defined herein as any location within the catchment area of the following streams, including their tributaries)?

Alum Fork Saline River Archey Fork Little Red River Bayou Dorcheat Beech Fork Little Red River Big Creek (south flowing tributary to Little Red River) Black River Buffalo Creek (Polk County) Buffalo River Caddo River Clabber Creek Cossatot River Current River Devils Fork Little Red River Ditches, sloughs, and bayous in the St. Francis River basin Eleven Point River Fiddler’s Creek (Montgomery County) Fourche LaFave River (Scott County) Frog Bayou Gailey Hollow (Benton County) Healing Spring (Washington County) Illinois River Irons Fork Ouachita River (Montgomery and Yell counties) L’Anguille River Left Hand Chute Little River Little Missouri River Little River Middle Fork Little Red River Middle Fork Saline River Mississippi River (only instream activities apply) Mountain Fork Little River Muddy Creek (Montgomery County) Mulberry River Myatt Creek (Fulton County) North Fork Ouachita River North Fork Saline River

6 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 Osage Creek and spring fed tributaries Ouachita River Palmer Hollow (Benton County) Poteau River Right Hand Chute Little River Robinson Creek Saline River (both Saline Rivers) Spring River South Fork Little Red River South Fork Ouachita River South Fork Saline River South Fork Spring River St. Francis River Strawberry River Turkey Creek (Little Red River) Tyronza River White River (downstream of Batesville) Wildcat Creek (Washington County) Wilson Spring (Washington County)

Yes See instructions below. No X Proceed to Step 5.

If you answered “Yes” to Step 4, a concurrence letter from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service must accompany your ADEQ permit application package. MUSSEL SURVEYS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PRIOR TO THEIR CONCURRENCE ON THE PROJECT. AT MINIMUM, YOU MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EROSION CONTROLS MEASURES AT THE ONSET OF GROUND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES UNTIL 95% OF BARE ERODIBLE SOILS ARE REVEGETATED OR OTHERWISE DEVELOPED (i.e., impervious surfaces). Planning ahead is strongly advised in this situation. Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The following map shows watershed boundaries and counties for the above referenced stream.

7 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010

8 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 5

Does your project occur within 0.5 mile of the Arkansas River, White River, Mississippi River, or Red River?

Yes Follow instructions below. No X Proceed to Step 6.

If you answered “Yes” and are willing to implement the recommendations below, a concurrence letter from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is not necessary and you can proceed to Step 6. If you are unable to implement the guidelines below, a concurrence letter from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service should accompany your ADEQ permit application package. Implementing the following U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines to will prevent harassment and/or harm of Interior Least Tern populations.

1. The critical nesting period for the Interior Least Tern is between 15 May and 1 August. Nesting may extend beyond these dates depending on river stage elevations. If surveys reveal Interior Least Tern breeding activities within 0.5 mile of a proposed activity during this time period, no activity should proceed unless otherwise approved by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (501-513-4470).

2. No activities should take place closer than 1,000 feet of the shoreline of a nesting colony location. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be contacted for further consultation if activities are to proceed within 1,000 feet of the shoreline of a nesting colony location. Limited construction outside of the active nesting season may not affect Interior Least Tern. Detailed project description, designs, and construction date information is necessary for U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service concurrence.

3. Employees and/or contractors should be instructed that under no circumstances (other than emergencies) are they permitted on a nesting island during the aforementioned time period and until after the young have fledged.

4. If, in the process of conducting work, an Interior Least Tern colony is discovered at another location in the vicinity, the above restrictions apply to that colony as well. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be contacted for consultation and to determine if further action would have any affect.

5. Further consultation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be necessary and should be requested if any of these criteria can not be met.

Proceed to Step 6.

9 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 6

Does your project occur within Arkansas, Desha, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, or Woodruff counties AND occur in one or more of the following locations?

1. The mostly contiguous forest primarily in the lower White River floodplain encompassing the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Cache River and White River National Wildlife Refuges, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Dagmar and Wattensaw Wildlife Management Areas, and adjacent forested private lands. The Ivory-billed Woodpecker potential range generally follows the edge of the large, contiguous forest but also includes:

a. Forested corridors containing potentially suitable habitat extending outward from the edge of the core contiguous forest until the width decreases to less than 0.25 mile for a distance of more than 0.25 mile, and

b. Forested corridors containing potentially suitable habitat along Bayou DeView and Bayou LaGrue extending upstream about ten miles from the forest core.

2. The batture lands of the Mississippi River extending from the vicinity of the mouth of the White River to about 8 – 10 miles south of the mouth of the Arkansas River in Desha County, AR.

3. The forest encompassing the AGFC Black Swamp WMA and Cache River NWR, and adjacent forested private lands.

4. The portions of the lower Arkansas River floodplain inside the levees in Desha, Lincoln, and Jefferson counties from the confluence of the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers to about 12 miles upstream of Dam 2.

Yes See instructions below. No X Proceed to Step 7.

If you check “Yes” to Step 6, a concurrence letter from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service should accompany your permit application package. Planning ahead is strongly advised in this situation. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service may require surveys and more detailed consultation. Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

10 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 7

Does your project occur within the area defined below in Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Sebastian, Scott, or Yell counties and include three or more acres of ground disturbance?

Yes See instructions below. No X Proceed to Step 8.

Projects resulting in a ground disturbance of three acres or more in areas shaded in light gray in the figure below or private in-holdings within publicly-owned properties (dark gray shaded areas) and not meeting one of the habitat characteristics listed below must complete an American Burying Beetle survey, and possibly trap and relocation if presence is detected, prior to permit issuance. The following is a description of the boundary for the ABB survey area: Crawford County: Beginning where Interstate 40 crosses the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line, follow the state line north to the Ozark National Forest boundary west of Uniontown, Arkansas. At this point, follow the Ozark National Forest boundary east to Old 88 Road and then south Arkansas Highway 60 South to its junction with Arkansas Highway 348. Follow Arkansas Highway 348 west of Rudy, Arkansas, east to Arkansas Highway 282. Follow Arkansas Highway 282 east to U.S. Highway 71 and then north along U.S. Highway 71 to Mountainburg, Arkansas. At this point, follow the Ozark National Forest boundary south and then east to the Crawford County line. Follow the Crawford County line south and then west to Arkansas Highway 59 south of Van Buren, Arkansas. Follow Arkansas Highway 59 north to Interstate 540; follow Interstate 540 to Interstate 40. Follow Interstate 40 west to the beginning point at the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line. Franklin County: Beginning at the Crawford and Franklin County line and the southern boundary of the Ozark National Forest west of Piney, Arkansas, follow the Ozark National Forest boundary east to the Franklin County line. All of Franklin County south of these two points is included in the ABB survey area. Johnson County: Beginning at the Franklin and Johnson County line and southern boundary of the Ozark National Forest southwest of Oak Grove, Arkansas, follow the Ozark National Forest boundary east to the Johnson and Pope County line. All of Johnson County south of these two points is included in the ABB survey area. Logan County: Beginning at Arkansas Highway 22, the area extends north of Arkansas Highway 22 to the Arkansas River (county line). All areas in Logan County west of Arkansas Highway 309, extending south from Paris, Arkansas to the Logan and Yell county line is included in the area. Sebastian County: Beginning at the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line near Enterprise, Arkansas (south of Fort Smith), the area extends northeast along Arkansas Highway 45 from Enterprise to Interstate 540 North. From this point follow Interstate 540 north to Phoenix Avenue. Follow Phoenix Avenue east to Arkansas Highway 22 and then follow Arkansas Highway 22 eastward to Arkansas Highway 59 near Barling, Arkansas. Continue north along Arkansas Highway 59 to the Arkansas River. The boundary follows the Sebastian County line from this point to Arkansas Highway 96 at Mansfield,

11 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 Arkansas. Follow Arkansas Highway 96 west to the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line (west of Hartford) and then north to the beginning point near Enterprise, Arkansas. Scott County: Beginning at the Yell and Scott County line in Scott County, follow Arkansas Highway 80 to U.S. Highway 71 Business (in Waldron, Arkansas). From this point, follow U.S. Highway 71 Business to U.S. Highway 71 north to Elm Park, Arkansas. From Elm Park, Arkansas follow Arkansas Highway 378 to the Scott and Sebastian County line. All areas north and east of these highways are included in the area. Yell County: Beginning at the Logan and Yell County line in Yell County, the area extends east from Blue Mountain, Arkansas, along the southern boundary of the Ozark National Forest to Arkansas Highway 307. The eastern boundary follows Arkansas Highway 307 south from the Ozark National Forest boundary to Bellville, Arkansas and then Yell County Road17 to Shark, Arkansas. Arkansas Highway 80 from Shark, Arkansas to the Yell and Scott County line forms the southern boundary of the area.

Please include site photographs or other supporting information to help the Service further evaluate whether these characteristics are present. In general, but not limited to, any one of the following project characteristics exclude the need to conduct an American Burying Beetle survey:

1. Projects with less than three acres of soil disturbance. 2. Soil that is greater than 70 percent sand. 3. Soil that is greater than 70 percent clay. 4. Land where greater than 80 percent of the soil surface is comprised of rock. 5. Land where greater than 80 percent of the subsurface soil structure within the top four inches is comprised of rock. 6. Land that has already been developed and no longer exhibits topsoil or leaf litter. 7. Land that is tilled on at least an annual basis. 8. Land that meets the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers definition of wetland. 9. Pine plantations planned for mechanical treatment where stocking density is 750 or more trees per acre (little sunlight to forest floor). 10. Shortleaf pine or mixed pine-hardwood forest stands with 110 square feet per acre or greater overstory basal area and more than 700 stems per acre occupying midstory and understory positions. 11. Land that is bordered by dense urban development (when in doubt request Service concurrence). 12. Dense cedar thickets.

The Service evaluates numerous other project characteristics such as type, duration, permanency, land use, location, time/season, and habitat to determine if a survey is required. If you have questions regarding the need for a survey, please contact the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 501-513-4470. American Burying Beetle surveys can only be conducted between May 20 and September 20 and are valid for one year. Please plan ahead. If you answered “Yes” to Step 7, a concurrence letter from the U. S.

12 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 Fish and Wildlife Service should accompany your permit application package. Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

STEP 8

Does your project occur in Ashley, Bradley, Clay, Drew, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Washington, or Woodruff counties AND are one or more of the following federally listed plants present (Virginia Sneezeweed, Missouri Bladderpod, Pondberry, Running Buffalo Clover, and/or Geocarpon minimum). Should one of these plants be discovered on the property during project implementation, see instructions below and contact U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for additional technical assistance to avoid violating the prohibitions of section 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

13 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 Yes See instructions below. No X Proceed to the Certification section.

1. Avoid use of pre-emergent herbicides in areas with federally listed species and state species of concern.

2. Avoid herbicide use at any known site inhabited by federally listed plants during the following time periods:

a. Virginia Sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum): Spring “green up” until first frost.

b. Geocarpon minimum: February through June.

c. Missouri Bladderpod (Physaria (Lesquerella) filiformis): July through September

d. Pondberry (Lindera melissifolia): Bud inhibitor agents could damage plants during December through February. Plants flower in early spring before leaves are active, avoid herbicide applications from flowering through February.

e. Running Buffalo Clover (Trifolium stoloniferum): August through February.

f. Harparella (Ptilimnium nodosum): May through October. Since this species occurs in stream channels and is typically underwater during this time, we assume it is dormant. It begins growing as stream waters recede in the spring and flowers and fruits in the summer when water in the stream channel is low.

3. Maintain native glade and sinkhole pond vegetation by minimizing or avoiding activities in this habitat type.

4. Pondberry is a wetland plant that is often found in sand pond habitats in eastern Arkansas, low sandy ridges in hardwood bottoms in the St. Francis Sunken Lands, and in the Ouachita River bottoms. BMPs directed toward minimizing runoff and erosion or introduction of contaminants into these areas should be employed.

If you answered “Yes” to Step 8 AND cannot implement the four recommendations listed above OR the project will have direct impacts on federally listed plants, contact the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for conservation recommendations prior to project implementation. Any and all other endangered species issues will be evaluated when your information is submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

14 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010 STEP 9

There are currently no federally listed threatened or endangered species present in the area of your project.

15 U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE – ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE 110 SOUTH AMITY ROAD, SUITE 300 / CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 PHONE 501-513-4470 / FAX 501-513-4480 / www.fws.gov / Revision Date 10/28/2010

APPENDIX K

RECORD OF STABILIZATION

SITE STABILIZATION and CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY DATES

A record of dates when stabilization measures are initiated, when major grading activities occur, and when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site shall be maintained until final site stabilization is achieved and the Notice of Termination is filed.

MAJOR STABILIZATION AND GRADING ACTIVITIES

Description of activity:______

Site Contractor: ______