2026 7 13 Work Session PACKET Council

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Mr. Burchfield, January 26, 2026, Page 3 
kimley-horn.com 10 Lea Avenue, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37210 615 564 2701 
 
Task 3.2 – Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. / State of Tennessee Field Studies 
Kimley-Horn will Conduct field level studies to delineate the jurisdictional features on the subject site, 
as defined by the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and subsequent regional supplements; 
Part 328 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations. Kimley-Horn will complete the USACE Wetland 
Data Forms for each representative wetland/upland sampling site. Kimley-Horn will map the wetland 
boundaries using (if present) and other relevant features using a Trimble GeoXT GPS Unit. Kimley-
Horn will complete the Rapid Bioassessment Protocols for Use in Streams and Wadable Rivers 
Habitat Assessment Forms, which the USACE uses to determine mitigation credits. 
A TDEC Qualified Hydrologic Professional will prepare wet weather conveyance and stream 
determinations, as defined by the TDEC Division of Water Pollution Control - Hydrologic 
Determination methodology. 
Kimley-Horn will prepare a summary report describing the findings that includes the routine wetland 
determination data forms, Hydrologic Determination forms, Habitat Assessment forms, a photo 
summary, and delineation map. 
Task 3.3 – Endangered Species Review 
Kimley-Horn will perform initial consultation with the Tennessee Department of Environment and 
Conservation, Division of Natural Heritage (DNH) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) IPaC 
data base to identify the likelihood of presence of threatened or endangered species along the proposed 
corridor and whether the project would adversely affect listed species or designated critical habitat.  
 
Kimley-Horn will review the project area and determine the presence or absence of potential habitat for 
listed species identified by the DNH and the IPaC during the initial consultation. Kimley-Horn will then 
report findings to the FWS. If habitat is present in t he project area, Kimley-Horn will initiate additional 
coordination with the FWS under a separate scope. 
 
Task 3.4 – Jurisdictional Determination Report and USACE Verification 
Kimley-Horn will prepare and submit documentation to request that the USACE verify the 
jurisdictional boundaries.  Jurisdictional determination forms, wetland data forms, required maps and 
figures, and associated documentation will be delivered to USACE as part of this verification request. 
The task consists of the preparation and submittal of a Preliminary or Approved Jurisdictional 
Determination.  The type of determination will be made following the completion of Task 3.2, and 
whether potentially non-jurisdictional features are evident on-site. 
Task 3.5 – Hydrologic Determination Report and TDEC Verification 
Kimley-Horn will prepare and submit a required Hydrologic Determination Report to TDEC Division of 
Water Pollution Control to verify State regulated streams and wet weather conveyances.   This report 
will be completed by a Qualified Hydrologic Professional.  Kimley-Horn will coordinate and conduct a 
one (1) day field verification site visit with TDEC. 
 
Task 3 Kimley-Horn Deliverables: 
1. Jurisdictional Determination Report for USACE (one electronic copy, PDF format) 
2. Hydrologic Determination Report for TDEC (one electronic copy, PDF format) 
 
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