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EASTERN SYSTEM UPGRADE
RESOURCE REPORT 7
Soils
FERC Docket No. CP16-__-000
July 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
7.0 SOILS ......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 SOILS IN THE PROJECT AREAS ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Pipeline Facilities ............................................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.1.1 Major Land Resource Areas ........................................................................ 7-2
7.1.1.2 Soil Series ..................................................................................................... 7-3
7.1.2 Additional Temporary Workspaces ................................................................................. 7-3
7.1.3 Access Roads ................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.1.4 Pipe / Contractor Yards and Staging Areas ..................................................................... 7-4
7.1.5 Aboveground Facilities .................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2 SOIL IMPACTS ........................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.1 Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance ................................................ 7-6
7.2.2 Erosion by Water and Wind ............................................................................................. 7-7
7.2.2.1 Erosion by Water .......................................................................................... 7-7
7.2.2.2 Erosion by Wind ........................................................................................... 7-8
7.2.3 Hydric Soil and Drainage Potential ................................................................................. 7-8
7.2.4 Poor Revegetation Potential ............................................................................................. 7-9
7.2.5 Shallow Depth to Bedrock and Introduction of Rock into Topsoil ................................. 7-9
7.2.6 Soil Compaction .............................................................................................................. 7-9
7.3 MITIGATION ............................................................................................................................ 7-10
7.3.1 Residential Areas ........................................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.2 Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance .............................................. 7-10
7.3.3 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ................................................................................ 7-12
7.3.4 Hydric Soils and Soils with Poor Drainage Potential .................................................... 7-13
7.3.5 Revegetation .................................................................................................................. 7-14
7.3.6 Rock Material in the Topsoil ......................................................................................... 7-14
7.3.7 Soil Compaction ............................................................................................................ 7-15
7.3.8 Contaminated Soil .......................................................................................................... 7-16
7.4 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 7-16
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 7.2-1 Summary of Soil Characteristics and Limitations for the Eastern System Upgrade .......... 7-5
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX 7A Supplemental Tables
TABLE 7A-1 Summary of Soil Characteristics Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade
APPENDIX 7B Figures
FIGURE 7B-1 Soils Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade
APPENDIX 7C
Soil Series Descriptions
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RESOURCE REPORT 7—SOILS
Filing Requirement Location in Environmental
Report
List, by milepost, the soil associations that would be crossed and
describe the erosion potential, fertility, and drainage characteristics of
each association. (§ 380.12 (i) (1))
Table 7A-1 in Appendix 7A
If an aboveground facility site is greater than 5 acres: (§ 380.12 (i)
(2))
(i) List the soil series within the property and the percentage of the
property comprised of each series;
(ii) List the percentage of each series which would be permanently
disturbed;
(iii) Describe the characteristics of each soil series; and
(iv) Indicate which are classified as prime or unique farmland by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service.
See Table 7A-1
Identify, by milepost, potential impact from: Soil erosion due to water,
wind, or loss of vegetation; soil compaction and damage to soil
structure resulting from movement of construction vehicles; wet soils
and soils with poor drainage that are especially prone to structural
damage; damage to drainage tile systems due to movement of
construction vehicles and trenching activities; and interference with
the operation of agricultural equipment due to the probability of large
stones or blasted rock occurring on or near the surface as a result of
construction. (§ 380.12 (i) (3))
Section 7.2 and 7.3; Table 7A-1 in
Appendix 7A
Identify, by milepost, cropland and residential areas where loss of soil
fertility due to trenching and backfilling could occur. (5) Describe
proposed mitigation measures to reduce the potential for adverse
impact to soils or agricultural productivity. Compare proposed
mitigation measures with the staff's current “Upland Erosion Control,
Revegetation and Maintenance Plan”', which is available from the
Commission Internet home page or from the Commission staff, and
explain how proposed mitigation measures provide equivalent or
greater protections to the environment. (§ 380.12 (i) (4))
Section 7.2 and 7.3; Table 7A-1 in
Appendix 7A
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FERC COMMENTS ON
DRAFT RESOURCE REPORT 7
LOCATION OR
RESPONSE TO COMMENT
JUNE 10, 2016 COMMENTS
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1. In section 7.3.2, clarify the term “water boils.” Section 7.3.2
2. Reconcile acreage discrepancies between table 7A-1 and
8A-2. Table 7A-1 and Table 8A-2 in Resource
Report 8
3. Provide a summary table summarizing the acres of
impact on each of the following characteristics of soils by
each of the Project facilities, including the pipeline right-
of-way (including pipe/contractor yards, staging areas,
and ATWS), access roads, and aboveground facilities and
provide footnotes specifying how each column entry was
determined:
Table 7.2-1
a. prime, unique, or farmland of statewide importance;
b. high compaction potential/hydric soils;
c. highly water erodible;
d. highly wind erodible;
e. depth of bedrock < 5 feet; and
f. low revegetation potential.
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ATWS Additional temporary workspace
BMPs Best Management Practices
ECS Millennium’s Environmental Construction Standards
FERC or Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FERC Plan FERC Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
Hancock CS Hancock CS
Highland CS Highland Compressor Station
hp horsepower
Huguenot M&R Huguenot Meter Station
Millennium Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
MLRA Major Land Resource Areas
MP Milepost
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
NYSDAM New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
NYSDAM Plan NYSDAM’s Pipeline Right-of-Way Construction Projects Agricultural
Mitigation, through the Stages of Planning, Construction/Restoration
and Follow-up Monitoring
Project Eastern System Upgrade
Ramapo M&R Ramapo Meter Station
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
Westtown M&R Westtown Meter Station
SPRP Spill Prevention and Response Plan
WEG Wind Erodibility Group
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7.0 SOILS
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to
construct, install, operate, and maintain the Eastern System Upgrade (Project). The Project includes
construction of approximately 7.8 miles of 30- and 36-inch pipeline loop in Orange County, New York
(Huguenot Loop). Millennium proposes to locate a majority of the pipeline loop overlapping with and
adjacent to the permanent easement associated with its existing mainline (Millennium Pipeline).
Additionally, as part of the Project, Millennium proposes to construct and operate (1) a new compressor
station (Highland CS) in Sullivan County, New York, (2) additional horsepower (hp) at the existing
Hancock Compressor Station (Hancock CS) in Delaware County, New York, (3) modifications to the
existing Ramapo Meter and Regulator Station (Ramapo M&R) in Rockland County, New York, (4)
modifications to the existing Wagoner Interconnect in Orange County, New York, and (5) additional
pipeline appurtenant facilities at the existing Huguenot Meter Station (Huguenot M&R) and Westtown
Meter Station (Westtown M&R) in Orange County, New York. Dependent upon receipt of necessary
approvals, construction of the Project would be anticipated to commence in the fall of 2017 to meet a target
in-service date in September 2018.
The Project consists of the following components and facilities:
approximately 7.8 miles of new 30- and 36-inch diameter pipeline looping generally overlapping
with and adjacent to Millennium’s existing pipeline right-of-way in Orange County, New York;
construction and operation of a new 22,400 hp compressor station, Highland CS in Sullivan County,
New York;
construction and operation of an additional 22,400 hp at the existing Hancock CS in Delaware
County, New York;
modifications to the Ramapo M&R in Rockland County, New York;
modifications to the Wagoner Interconnect in Orange County, New York;
addition of pipeline appurtenant facilities at the Huguenot M&R and the Westtown M&R in Orange
County, New York; and
addition of an alternate interconnect to the 16-inch Valley Lateral at milepost (MP) 7.6.
Resource Report 7 identifies, describes, and lists by milepost the soils traversed by the proposed Project,
including aboveground facilities, and activities to manage and mitigate soil impacts during and after
construction.
7.1 SOILS IN THE PROJECT AREAS
The descriptions and characteristics of soils discussed in this resource report were compiled from the United
States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) website
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databases maintained by the NRCS. Soils within the affected counties were analyzed using the NRCS
digital Soil Survey Geographic Database, which includes geospatially referenced Geographic Information
System soil map unit polygons at a 1:24,000 scale (NRCS, 2016).
7.1.1 Pipeline Facilities
7.1.1.1 Major Land Resource Areas
Soils, surficial geologic deposit, and physiography are broadly described by their location within a Major
Land Resource Area (MLRA) of the United States as provided by the NRCS (USDA, 2006). These three
elements illustrate the general development and soil environment of the Project areas. The Project will be
located within two MLRAs as identified below.
New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part (MLRA 144A)
This MLRA consists of rolling to hilly uplands that are broken by many gently sloping to level valleys that
terminate in coastal lowlands. Elevation ranges from sea level to 1,000 feet (0 to 305 meters) above mean
sea level in much of the area, but it is 2,000 feet (610 meters) above mean sea level on some hills. Relief
ranges between 6 to 65 feet (2 to 20 meters) in the valleys and approximately 80 to 330 feet (25 to 100
meters) in the uplands. This area has been glaciated and consists almost entirely of till plains and drumlins
dissected by narrow valleys with a thin mantle of till.
The dominant soil orders in this MLRA are Entisols, Histosols, and Inceptisols. The soils in the area
dominantly have a mesic soil temperature regime, an aquic or udic soil moisture regime, and mixed
mineralogy. They generally are very deep, somewhat excessively drained to poorly drained, and loamy or
sandy. Udorthents (Hinckley series) and Udipsamments (Windsor series) formed in outwash deposits on
outwash plains, terraces, kames, and eskers. Haplosaprists (Freetown series) formed in organic material in
depressions on uplands and outwash plains. Dystrudepts formed in till, loamy sediments over till, and dense
till on till plains, hills, and ridges (Canton, Charlton, Chatfield, Gloucester, Hollis, Montauk, Paxton,
Scituate, Sutton, and Woodbridge series) and in outwash deposits on outwash plains and terraces (Merrimac
series). Endoaquepts (Leicester and Ridgebury series) and Epiaquepts (Ridgebury series) formed in till in
depressions on hills and in drainageways. Fragiudults (Rockaway series) formed in till on hills.
Glaciated Allegheny Plateau and Catskill Mountains
This MLRA consists of plateau highlands with flat to moderate slopes and mountain ranges with narrow
valleys with steep walls and smooth floors. Elevation is typically 650 to 1,000 feet (200 to 305 meters) on
valley floors; 1,650 to 2,000 feet (505 to 610 meters) on the plateau surface; and 3,600 feet (1,100 meters)
or more in parts of the Catskills.
The dominant soil order in this MLRA is Inceptisols. The soils in the area dominantly have a mesic soil
temperature regime, an aquic or udic soil moisture regime, and mixed mineralogy. They are shallow to
very deep, well drained to very poorly drained, and loamy or loamy-skeletal. Dystrudepts (Arnot,
Lordstown, and Oquaga series) formed in till on hills and dissected plateaus. Fragiudepts (Bath,
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Lackawanna, Mardin, Swartswood, Wellsboro, and Wurtsboro series) and Fragiaquepts (Chippewa, Morris,
Norwich, and Volusia series) formed in till (dense till in some areas) on hills and till plains.
7.1.1.2 Soil Series
Soils that exhibit similar physical, chemical, horizon composition, thickness, and arrangement make up a
soil series. Soil series can be subdivided into map units (i.e., soil phase or soil type). Map unit properties
used to divide soil series can include slope, stone composition, acidity, water content, and depth to bedrock.
The geographic position of a soil series map unit provides useful information, such as drainage class and
geologic origin and allows planning of soil management during design, construction, and restoration phases
of the Project. Soil series and map unit designations for similar soils, can vary by region, state and county.
The distribution of soil series map units along the proposed Huguenot Loop and at the proposed
aboveground facilities sites is listed by milepost in Table 7A-1 in Appendix 7A, and shown on Figure 7B-
1 in Appendix 7B. Each soil series map unit is described in Appendix 7C.
7.1.2 Additional Temporary Workspaces
Additional temporary workspace (ATWS) will be required where an obstacle prevents the normal
placement of spoil and the placement of pipe sections immediately adjacent to the pipe trench (for example,
at a waterbody crossing or road crossing), where additional volumes of spoil will be generated in areas
where a reduced right-of-way is being used (for example, at wetland crossings), or where additional
construction operations will be performed (for example, at horizontal directional drills).
ATWS typically will be required on both sides of road, railroad, wetland, and waterbody crossings, at truck
turnarounds, at hydrostatic test water withdrawal pump locations, at pipe tie-ins, at horizontal directional
drill entry and exit points, at foreign pipeline or other utility crossings, at locations of side slope to
accommodate safe trenching / two-tier top-soiling, and for staging and fabrication of drag sections. The
size and configuration of each ATWS is unique and dependent upon the existing conditions at each work
location (e.g., available or accessible space, the presence of buildings and other structures, crossing angle,
crossing depth, length of crossing, terrain, or the presence of trees or sensitive habitat).
Table 7A-1 details the soil series map units located within proposed ATWS, as well as the corresponding
characteristics. Each soil series map unit is described in Appendix 7C. Figure 7B-1 identifies the proposed
location of ATWS and associated soil series map units.
7.1.3 Access Roads
Access roads will be used to transport construction workers, equipment and materials to the construction
work area from public interstate, state, county and local highways/roads. These access roads include private
roads and/or two-tracks that may require minor modifications or improvements to safely support the
expected loads associated with the movement of construction equipment and materials to and from the
public roadways to the construction right-of-way. Modifications or improvements to these access roads
may include grading or other minor maintenance to prevent rutting during use, addition of geotextile road
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fabric, placement of additional gravel or crushed stone on the existing surface, enlargement to accommodate
the pipeline equipment, such as stringing trucks, and/or installation of board or timber mats that will be
removed upon completion of construction.
Table 7A-1 details the soil series map units located along proposed access roads, as well as the
corresponding characteristics. Each soil series map unit is described in Appendix 7C. Figure 7B-1
identifies the location of the proposed access roads and associated soil series map units.
7.1.4 Pipe / Contractor Yards and Staging Areas
Pipe / contractor yards and staging areas are needed for various uses, such as stockpiling pipe, fabricating
concrete weights and piping assemblies, staging construction operations, storing construction materials,
parking equipment, and for temporary construction offices. Four pipe / contractor yards and three staging
areas have been identified for use during construction of the Project. In general, the pipe / contractor yards
and staging areas will require minimal improvements, primarily in the form of a graded gravel base to
stabilize the ground surface and allow for motor vehicle traffic, delivery and storage of pipe and associated
equipment and materials, and placement of storage trailers and on-site office trailers.
Table 7A-1 details the soil series map units located within the proposed pipe / contractor yards and staging
areas, as well as the corresponding characteristics. Each soil series map unit is described in Appendix 7C.
Figure 7B-1 identifies the location of the proposed pipe / contractor yards and staging areas and associated
soil series map units.
7.1.5 Aboveground Facilities
Aboveground facilities for the Project will consist of the new Highland CS, modifications to the existing
Hancock CS, modifications to the existing Ramapo M&R, and the addition of pipeline appurtenant facilities
at the existing Huguenot M&R and Westtown M&R. Additional aboveground facilities associated with the
Huguenot Loop will consist of a new Pig Launcher / Receiver (MP 0.1) and installation of an Alternate
Interconnect (MP 7.6) on Millennium’s 16-inchValley Lateral.
Table 7A-1 details the soil series map units located within the proposed layout of the new and modified
station facilities and additional aboveground facilities, as well as the corresponding characteristics. Each
soil series map unit is described in Appendix 7C. Figure 7B-1 identifies the proposed location of the
aboveground facilities and associated soil series map units.
7.2 SOIL IMPACTS
Pipeline construction activities generally result in temporary, minor soil impacts that are minimized through
the use of proven Best Management Practices (BMPs) incorporated into the Project’s Environmental
Construction Standards (ECS) (see Appendix 1B of Resource Report 1) and implemented properly from
the start of construction until final stabilization is achieved. Impacts will result from direct soil disturbance
due to clearing, grading, trench excavation, and heavy machinery traveling along the right-of-way during
pipeline construction. Impacts may include reduction of soil quality from the intermixing of topsoil and
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subsoil and soil settling or slumping. Depending on soil conditions, impacts also can include loss of
excavated soil through water and wind erosion, soil compaction from construction equipment, and mixing
of wetland topsoil and subsoil.
The characteristics of soil types, vegetative cover, and slope are also important factors in determining
whether the potential exists for these construction-related impacts to occur along the Project alignment and
at aboveground facilities. Table 7A-1 identifies potential soil limitations and quantifies length crossed
(miles) and associated impacts (acres) under the categories of: prime farmland, erosion potential of highly
water and wind erodible soils, hydric soils and drainage potential, revegetation potential, depth to bedrock
and stony/rocky soils, and compaction potential. Table 7.2-1, below, summarizes the acres of impact by
soil characteristic for each of the Project facilities.
TABLE 7.2-1 Summary of Soil Characteristics and Limitations for the Eastern System Upgrade
Facility
Area of Project Workspace within Designated Soil Classification / Limitation a/
Prime, Unique, or
Local Farmlands b/
High Compaction Potential /
Hydric Soils
c/, d/
Highly Water
Erodible e/
Highly Wind
Erodible
f/
Depth of Bedrock <5
feet g/
Low Revegetation Potential h/
Pipeline Right-of-Way and ATWS i/
45.51 18.98 1.57 0.13 44.70 66.96
Aboveground Facilities j/
22.86 2.95 0.12 0.01 24.24 17.18
Pipe / Contractor Yards
11.64 3.94 3.25 0.00 5.82 8.71
Staging Areas 8.94 4.43 3.25 0.00 4.51 2.83
Access Roads k/ 9.75 3.19 1.56 0.00 5.59 3.67
Percent of Project Area l/
0.46 0.16 0.05 0.00 0.40 0.47
NOTES: a/ Total acreage does not equal the total impact acreage for the Project as not all soils are classified with limitations
and certain soils are classified as having multiple limitations. b/ Prime farmland includes soils designated by the USDA-NRCS if drained and/or reclaimed of excess salts and
sodium. Totals include 0.31 acres of prime farmland if drained which accounts for 0.15 percent of the Project area.
c/ Soils categorized as compaction prone include soils with clay loam or finer texture and a drainage class of poor, somewhat poor, and very poor. All soils represented in this category are hydric, but may not have a high compaction potential.
d/ Hydric soils included soils classified by the USDA-NRCS as being partially hydric and hydric. e/ Water erodible soils included soils with a K factor of “High. f/ Highly wind erodible soils include those in wind erodibility groups 1 or 2. g/ Shallow bedrock soils included soils which have a depth to bedrock of less than 5 feet (60 inches). h/ Soils with low revegetation potential included soils with a capability class of three or greater, a low water
capacity, and a slope greater than 8 percent. i/ Totals include permanent and temporary impacts associated with the Project (ATWS, temporary workspace, and
permanent easement).
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TABLE 7.2-1 Summary of Soil Characteristics and Limitations for the Eastern System Upgrade
Facility
Area of Project Workspace within Designated Soil Classification / Limitation a/
Prime, Unique, or
Local Farmlands b/
High Compaction Potential /
Hydric Soils
c/, d/
Highly Water
Erodible e/
Highly Wind
Erodible
f/
Depth of Bedrock <5
feet g/
Low Revegetation Potential h/
j/ Totals include all aboveground facilities for the Project (i.e., Hancock CS, Highland CS, Wagoner Interconnect, Huguenot M&R, Pig Launcher/Receiver, Alternate Interconnect, Westtown M&R, and Ramapo M&R.
k/ Totals include all temporary and permanent access roads for the Huguenot Loop and all aboveground facilities. l/ Totals do not equal 100 percent as not all soils are classified with limitations and certain soils are classified as
having multiple limitations.
7.2.1 Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance
The Project will cross lands considered prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. Prime
farmland is defined as land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for
producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops, and is also available for these uses (the land could be
cropland, pastureland, rangeland, forest land, or other land, but not urban built-up land or water). Prime
farmland has the soil quality, growing season, and moisture supply needed to economically produce
sustained high yields of crops when treated and managed, including water management, according to
acceptable farming methods. In general, prime farmlands have an adequate and dependable water supply
from precipitation or irrigation, a favorable temperature and growing season, acceptable acidity or
alkalinity, acceptable salt and sodium content, and few or no rocks. Prime farmlands are not excessively
erodible or saturated with water for a long period of time, and they either do not flood frequently or are
protected from flooding.
Generally, farmlands of statewide importance include those that are nearly prime farmland and that
economically produce high yields of crops when treated and managed according to acceptable farming
methods. Some may produce as high a yield as prime farmlands if conditions are favorable. In some states,
additional farmlands of statewide importance may include tracts of land that have been designated for
agriculture by state law. These farmlands are designated by the NRCS using data produced by the NRCS
National Cooperative Soil Survey Program and must conform to the federal Farmland Protection Policy
Act.
The fact that a particular soil is considered prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance does not
mean that it is currently in agricultural use. Some prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance
soils may be located in forested or open uncultivated or non-pasture areas. Impacts on these areas as a
result of construction of the pipeline will be mitigated using standard BMPs included in the Millennium’s
ECS (see Appendix 1B of Resource Report 1). Millennium will consult with landowners in coordination
with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) regarding construction and
operation across active agricultural operations.
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A portion of the proposed Pig Launcher / Receiver (MP 0.1) is located within an area designated as prime
farmland; however, this area is not currently in agricultural use. The Alternate Interconnect (MP 7.6) is
located in an area of farmland of statewide importance; however, Millennium owns this parcel and it is no
longer in agricultural use. A portion of Permanent Access Road PAR-0001 is located in prime farmland.
Permanent Access Road PAR-0003 is located in farmland of statewide importance and prime farmland if
drained. A portion of Pipe / Contractor Yard 1 is located in an area of prime farmland. Pipe / Contractor
Yards 2 and 3 are both located entirely within farmland of statewide importance; however, Millennium
owns this parcel and it is no longer in agricultural use. Staging Areas 2, 3, and 4 are located in areas of
farmland of stateside importance (see Table 7A-1). Portions of the existing Ramapo M&R and Hancock
CS, as well as the new Highland CS include areas of prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance;
however, none of these areas are currently in agricultural use. The pipe / contractor yards and staging areas
will be restored to previous use post-construction and will be graded and seeded where applicable. Where
pipe / contractor yards and staging areas affect agricultural areas, these areas will be returned to agricultural
use and will be restored in accordance with the Project ECS. The majority of temporary access roads are
located within either prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance.
Prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance status for soil types in the Project areas are provided
in Table 7A-1.
7.2.2 Erosion by Water and Wind
7.2.2.1 Erosion by Water
Factors that influence the degree of erosion include soil texture, structure, length and percent of slope,
vegetative cover, and rainfall or wind intensity. Soils most susceptible to erosion by water are typified by
bare or sparse vegetative cover, non-cohesive soil particles with low infiltration rates, and moderate to steep
slopes.
The potential for soils to be eroded by water may be evaluated using the soil’s “K factor.” The K factor
represents a relative quantitative index of the susceptibility of bare soil to particle detachment and transport
by water. K factor values are primarily based upon soil texture, although organic matter content, structure
size class, and permeability are also pertinent factors (MEPAS, 2010). The higher the K factor value the
more susceptible the soil is to water erosion (MEPAS, 2010).
The potential for soils in the Project areas to be eroded by water is determined by averaging K factor values
for all soil horizons for each soil type. K factors were obtained from the USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey
(NRCS, 2016). Based on the average K factor, each soil type was grouped into a water erosion class of
“Low,” “Moderate,” and “High.” Low K values ranged from 0.02 - 0.20, moderate K values ranged from
0.20 to 0.40, and high K values ranged from 0.40 to 0.69. For map units comprised of a complex of different
soil types, the soil type with the most limiting average K factor was used to categorize the map unit into a
low, medium, or high class.
The soil erosion by water potential for soil types in the Project areas are provided in Table 7A-1.
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7.2.2.2 Erosion by Wind
Wind Erodibility Groups (WEGs) are primarily based upon soil texture, clay content, and rock fragment
content. WEGs may range from 1 to 8, with 1 being the highest potential for wind erosion, and 8 the lowest.
WEG data was obtained from the USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey (NRCS, 2016). WEG data was not
available for some map units comprised of paved/developed areas, fill soils, and some wetland soils. Where
WEG data was not available, a WEG of 8 was assigned to map units comprised entirely or principally of
paved areas or wetlands, and a WEG of 5 was assigned to map units comprised of fill materials and natural
soils. This is consistent with the WEGs assigned by the NRCS to the other comparable map units in the
Project areas.
The soil erosion by wind potential for soil types in the Project areas are provided in Table 7A-1.
7.2.3 Hydric Soil and Drainage Potential
Hydric soils are defined by the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils as soils that formed under
conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic
conditions in the upper part. The concept of hydric soils includes soils developed under sufficiently wet
conditions to support the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation. Soils that are sufficiently wet
because of artificial measures are included in the definition of hydric soils. Also, soils in which the
hydrology has been artificially modified are hydric if the soil, in an unaltered state was hydric. Some series,
designated as hydric, have phases that are not hydric depending on the depth to the water table, flooding,
and ponding characteristics. Hydric soils are generally found in locations on the landscape that typically
have shallow depths to the seasonal mean high water table or locations that are subject to prolong ponding
or flooding. These locations include depressional areas, flood plains, seeps and coastal plains. Hydric soils
occurring in agricultural locations, not classified as wetlands, are typically managed through use of drain
tiles or ditches, as without artificial modification of the hydrology, crop production could not occur.
The depth to seasonal mean high water table indicates the average depth of the water table from the ground
surface. High water tables have an impact on trenching design and construction. High water tables at or
near the surface also generally coincide with the location of hydric soils, which are indicative of wetland
hydrology. Dewatering of the trench, bore pits and/or additional precautions may be necessary where the
groundwater is encountered during pipeline installation in this particular area. Impacts associated with
hydric soils often coincide with impacts associated with construction in wetlands. Since field delineated
resources are considerably more accurate than the soil surveys discussed herein, refer to Resource Report
2 for a discussion on wetlands and information on potential impacts associated with wetlands having hydric
soils and proposed mitigation for construction in these areas.
Soil drainage roughly indicates the degree, frequency, and duration of wetness. Soil drainage refers to the
frequency and duration of wet periods under conditions similar to those under which the soil formed.
Drainage corresponds to water tables, soil wetness, landscape position and soil morphology. Drainage
determines how well the soil handles and moves rainfall, surface, and subsurface water. Well-drained soils
will not pond and will not remain soggy for long periods of time. These soils are generally the most suitable
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for building sites and allow the most versatility in plant selection. Poorly drained soils have groundwater
tables within a few inches of the ground surface or even at the ground surface during wet periods of the
year. Poorly drained soils reduce the amount of infiltration.
The hydric status and drainage potential for soil types in the Project areas are provided in Table 7A-1.
7.2.4 Poor Revegetation Potential
The revegetation capabilities of a soil are based on factors such as: topsoil thickness, texture of the surface
layer, available water capacity, wetness, surface stoniness, flood hazard, soil temperature, and slope. Soils
that have a poor revegetation potential are typically areas of high seedling mortality, which if not properly
managed, may prove difficult to revegetate following construction of the Project. The revegetation
potential of the major soil types in each soil map unit was rated according to its potential for producing
domestic perennial grasses and herbaceous legumes. Soils with poor revegetation are defined as lands that
contain a capability class of three (3) or greater, a low available water capacity, and slopes greater than
8 percent.
The revegetation potential for soil types in the Project areas are provided in Table 7A-1.
7.2.5 Shallow Depth to Bedrock and Introduction of Rock into Topsoil
Introduction of rock into topsoil results in the reduction of soil quality, potential difficulty in tilling, and
damage to farm equipment. Areas of shallow depth to bedrock, characterized as areas where bedrock is
within 5 feet of the ground surface, are identified as areas that have potential to introduce rock to topsoil.
For areas where bedrock is encountered and interferes with pipeline installation, the technique used for
bedrock removal will depend on factors such as strength and hardness of rock. Millennium will attempt to
use mechanical methods, such as ripping or conventional excavation, to remove the bedrock, where
possible. If required, bedrock blasting will be conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory permit
and approval conditions to ensure that it is done in a safe manner and that nearby potable springs and water
wells are not affected.
The shallow depth to bedrock and stony/rocky soils status for soil types in the Project areas are provided in
Table 7A-1.
7.2.6 Soil Compaction
Soil compaction occurs when frequent trips by construction vehicles, equipment and machinery move over
the land. The primary effect of compacted soil is a decrease in permeability which causes increased
stormwater runoff. Factors that influence soil compaction include soil moisture, soil texture, grain size
distribution, and porosity. Construction of the Project could result in loss of soil productivity due to
compaction, or damage to soil structure from heavy equipment. Soil structural damage and compaction
could also result from pipeline construction during excessively wet periods.
The potential for soil compaction for each soil types in the Project areas are provided in Table 7A-1.
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7.3 MITIGATION
Millennium has prepared its ECS to meets or exceed the BMPs identified within the FERC’s Upland
Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan (FERC Plan) and Wetland and Waterbody
Construction and Mitigation Procedures, as summarized below. The ECS is provided in Appendix 1B in
Resource Report 1. Millennium will employ one or more environmental inspectors responsible for ensuring
that the construction activities are performed in accordance with the Project ECS and ensuring that erosion
controls are properly installed and maintained. The responsibilities of the environmental inspector are
outlined in the ECS in Appendix 1B.
7.3.1 Residential Areas
Where residences are located in close proximity to the edge of the construction right-of-way, Millennium
will reduce construction workspace areas as reasonably practicable to reduce inconvenience to property
owners. In residential yards, topsoil will either be conserved or imported as an alternative to topsoil
segregation and conservation. Following completion of major construction, the property will be restored
to its approximate original grade. Property restoration will be in accordance with any agreements between
Millennium and the landowner. Residential and commercial lawns will be reseeded or sodded, depending
upon the original grass variety. Shrubs and small trees on residential properties will be temporarily
transplanted and replaced, where reasonably practicable. Resource Report 8 provides additional discussion
on residential lands affected by the Project.
7.3.2 Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance
Millennium will incorporate measures from the NYSDAM pipeline construction guidance document
“Pipeline Right-of-Way Construction Projects Agricultural Mitigation, through the Stages of Planning,
Construction/Restoration and Follow-up Monitoring” (NYSDAM, 2011) (NYSDAM Plan) as applicable
into its ECS for construction in agricultural land.
Millennium will conserve topsoil in actively cultivated and rotated cropland, and improved pastureland,
and in other areas at the specific request of the landowner. In compliance with the FERC Plan and
Millennium’s ECS, at least 12 inches of topsoil will be segregated in agricultural areas where the topsoil is
greater than 12 inches deep. Topsoil removal up to a depth of 16 inches may be required in specially
designated soils encountered along the pipeline route and identified on construction drawings. Where
topsoil is less than 12 inches deep, the actual depth of the topsoil will be determined by visual inspection,
and the entire topsoil layer will be removed and segregated. Topsoil segregation will be implemented
across the entire working-side and trench spoil storage side of the construction right-of-way in agricultural
areas. Topsoil will not be removed over the existing 24-inch Millennium pipeline.
In accordance with the NYSDAM Plan the trench will be excavated to a depth sufficient to provide the
coverage required by Section 2.7 of the NYSDAM Plan (see Millennium’s ECS, Appendix 1B). Following
backfilling in agricultural land, grassland, and open land, or in specified areas, a small crown may be left
in certain areas if requested by a landowner to account for any future soil settling that might occur. Excess
soil will only be distributed in upland areas evenly on the right-of-way, while maintaining existing contours.
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Millennium will work with applicable agencies and landowners in these areas to ensure that proper
restoration of any impacted agricultural area occurs, including replacement of segregated topsoil, stone
removal, and compliance with re-seeding recommendations. As of January 2016, information requests
have been sent to local NRCS service centers in the Project areas for information on soils and reseeding.
No responses have been received to date. Millennium will protect active pasture land during construction
through the installation of temporary fencing, the use of alternative locations for livestock to cross the
construction corridor, and/or developing grazing deferment plans, as negotiated with the landowner. Within
agricultural lands that will be crossed by the Project, Millennium will negotiate with and reimburse
landowners for any damages or loss to their product as a result of the construction of the proposed Project.
Millennium will continue to identify specialty crop areas, organic farms, and drainage systems through
landowner discussions and will work with landowners to mitigate impacts on these features.
Where avoidance is impracticable, Millennium will work with landowners to properly restore any affected
areas and/or drainage features. Millennium will monitor restored areas after construction and address any
problem areas, including drainage problems related to the pipeline construction.
Some of the measures that may be employed to mitigate impacts on agricultural resources are:
Preparing a Grazing Deferment Plan with landowners;
Installing construction entrances at paved road crossings in agricultural areas, with stone placed on
top of geotextile fabric. The geotextile fabric will facilitate removal of the stone during final
restoration;
Providing open trench fencing and crossings, where requested;
Repairing any impacted subsurface drains;
Segregating and stockpiling topsoil on cultivated lands;
Removing all stone and rock material 4 inches in size or larger, which has been lifted to the surface,
from all agricultural sections of the right-of-way.;
Performing subsoil decompaction and subsoil shattering;
Conducting monitoring and remediation for a period of no less than 2 years immediately following
the in-service date for the pipeline or the completion of initial right-of-way restoration, whichever
occurs last;
Conducting general monitoring and remediation measures to address topsoil thickness, rock
content, trench settling, crop production, drainage, repair of fences, etc.; and
Conducting specific monitoring and restoration measures to include compaction testing and
remedial action, where necessary, and control of soil saturations and seeps.
Subsoil will be de-compacted prior to replacement of the segregated topsoil. Decompaction activities will
be conducted only during periods of relatively low soil moisture to ensure the desired mitigation and prevent
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additional subsurface compaction. Decompaction and topsoil replacement activities will not be performed
after September 30, unless approved on a site-specific basis in consultation with the landowner and
NYSDAM. Where decompaction and topsoil replacement cannot occur prior to October 1, Millennium
will stabilize the area in accordance with its ECS for spring restoration. Deep ripping of the exposed right-
of-way, rock cleanup and disposal and deep sub-soiling are required prior to final grading. Millennium will
comply with Section 3.7 of the NYSDAM Plan for subsoil decompaction in agricultural land. In
agricultural lands, subsoil compaction results will be no greater than 250 pounds per square inch for a depth
of 18 inches, as measured with a soil penetrometer, unless bedrock is encountered.
In agricultural areas, revegetation shall be considered successful if crop yields are similar to adjacent
undisturbed portions of the same field. Monitoring will be performed by Millennium for not less than two
seasons following the completion of initial restoration, or extended until restoration is deemed successful.
The monitoring will include an assessment of plant populations, general appearance, and yields appropriate
to the crops being monitored. Millennium will continue to monitor and correct problems with topsoil
replacement, soil-profile compaction, rocks, drainage and irrigation systems resulting from pipeline
construction in active agricultural areas until restoration is determined successful. Restoration will be
considered successful if the right-of-way surface condition, including the topsoil and the horizon of the
upper subsoil, is similar to adjacent undisturbed lands, construction debris is removed (unless requested
otherwise by the landowner or land managing agency), revegetation is successful, and proper drainage for
agricultural land, including the mitigation of standing water and saturation in the right-of-way, has been
restored.
7.3.3 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Millennium’s objective is to minimize the potential for soil erosion and sedimentation during pipeline
construction and to effectively restore and revegetate disturbed areas. Millennium will implement the
FERC Plan to establish a baseline for minimizing the potential for erosion as a result of water or wind action
and to aid in reestablishing vegetation after construction. In addition, disturbance associated with
construction activities will be minimized and mitigated through the application of BMPs that have been
incorporated into its ECS (see Appendix 1B of Resource Report 1).
Specialized construction methods may be used to avoid or mitigate for soil impacts along the pipeline right-
of-way. Temporary soil impacts will be limited to the pipeline right-of-way during the period of
construction and mitigated through implementation of Millennium’s ECS. These plans emphasize the use
of standard erosion control techniques to reduce the potential of erosion and the use of temporary control
measures, such as, but not limited to: slope breakers, trench breakers, sediment barriers, and re-
establishment of stabilizing vegetation. To the extent practicable, Millennium has designed the Project to
avoid locations requiring significant side-slope construction, thus minimizing impacts on soil and water
resources in locations with high erosion potential.
Following installation of the pipeline facilities, Millennium will minimize erosion by implementing
permanent restoration measures within the right-of-way and ATWS. Following restoration and clean up,
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Millennium will monitor the disturbed areas to maintain temporary erosion control measures until final
stabilization is achieved.
The ECS describes the methods that will be utilized to minimize impacts on soils during construction, which
include, but are not limited to:
Minimize, to the extent reasonably practicable, the area and duration of soil exposure;
Protect critical areas by reducing the velocity of and controlling runoff;
Install and maintain erosion and sediment control measures;
Reestablish vegetation following final grading; and
Inspect the right-of-way and maintain temporary erosion and sediment controls, as necessary, until
final stabilization is achieved.
7.3.4 Hydric Soils and Soils with Poor Drainage Potential
Hydric soils and soils with poor drainage potential occur primarily within wetlands and other wet areas in
the Project areas. Millennium’s ECS has been adopted for use by Millennium and its contractors as a
guidance manual for minimizing soil disturbance and transportation of sediments off the right-of-way or
into sensitive resources including wetlands and soils with poor drainage potential during construction.
Adhering to Millennium’s ECS will avoid and minimize significant impacts on hydric soils and soils with
poor drainage potential where they occur.
For wetland crossings without standing water or saturated soils, upland construction techniques may be
used provided the top 12 inches of soil taken from the trench is stockpiled separately from the remaining
excavated material in an upland area protected with temporary erosion control measures. The construction
right-of-way may be used for access when the wetland soil is firm enough to avoid rutting or the
construction right-of-way has been appropriately stabilized to avoid rutting (e.g., with timber matting,
prefabricated equipment mats, or terra mats). In wetlands that cannot be appropriately stabilized, all
construction equipment other than that needed to install the wetland crossing shall use access roads located
in upland areas. Where access roads in upland areas do not provide reasonable access, Millennium will
limit all other construction equipment to one pass through the wetland using the construction right-of-way.
Wetland crossings in non-saturated soil will be constructed in a manner that will minimize the amount of
time construction activities are occurring in the wetland, such as the length of time the topsoil is segregated
and the trench is open.
If standing water or saturated soils are present or if construction equipment causes ruts or mixing of the
topsoil and subsoil, low- ground-weight construction equipment may be used, or normal equipment on
timber matting may be used, such as prefabricated equipment mats or terra mats. Spoil from the trench will
be used as backfill. The surface will be re-contoured as closely as reasonably practicable to the original
condition so that drainage patterns will not be materially changed. The conserved topsoil layer will be
returned to the surface after backfilling.
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7.3.5 Revegetation
Millennium will coordinate with regional authorities, land management agencies and other stakeholders, as
necessary, regarding revegetation requirements. Revegetation in non-agricultural areas shall be considered
successful if upon visual survey the density and cover of non-nuisance vegetation are similar in density and
cover to adjacent undisturbed lands. If there are adverse weather conditions, the right-of-way will be
mulched in accordance with applicable regulatory agency recommendations until reseeding can resume.
The right-of-way generally will be seeded within 20 working days of final grading (10 working days in
residential areas), weather and soil conditions permitting. Disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched in
accordance with the ECS. Revegetation of Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance is
discussed in Section 7.3.2 above.
Disturbed riparian areas will be revegetated with conservation grasses and legumes or seeds of native plant
species (see Millennium’s ECS in Appendix 1B). If necessary, Millennium will temporarily revegetate the
construction right-of-way with annual rye grass at a rate of 40 pounds/acre (unless standing water is present)
to stabilize the area until permanent seeding can be implemented. Amendments such as fertilizer and lime
will not be permitted in wetlands unless otherwise stated. Wetland revegetation will be monitored annually
for the first 3 years after construction or until wetland revegetation is successful. Revegetation would be
considered successful if the cover of native herbaceous and/or woody species is at last 80 percent of the
total area, and the diversity of native species is at least 50 percent of the diversity originally found in the
wetland. If revegetation is not successful at the end of 3 years, a remedial revegetation plan will be
developed and implemented (in consultation with a professional wetland ecologist) to actively revegetate
the wetland with native wetland herbaceous and woody plant species. Revegetation efforts will continue
until wetland revegetation is successful.
Stabilization of the soil will be necessary until vegetation is established. Temporary measures, such as
mulching, matting, or netting, may be used. If construction is completed 30 days or more prior to or after
the growing season, areas adjacent to waterbodies will be mulched, extending a minimum of 100 feet from
the banks of the waterbody.
7.3.6 Rock Material in the Topsoil
Excess rock will be removed from at least the top 12 inches of soil to the extent practicable in all residential
areas and other areas at the landowner’s request. The size, density and distribution of rock on the
construction work area should be similar to adjacent areas not disturbed by construction. Diligent efforts
will be made to remove rocks greater than 4 inches if off-construction work areas do not contain rocks
greater than 4 inches. The landowner may approve other rock size provisions in writing. Rock that is not
returned to the trench is considered construction debris, unless approved for use on the construction work
area by the landowner. All construction debris from all work areas must be removed unless the landowner
approves leaving materials onsite for beneficial reuse, stabilization, or habitat restoration.
Rock (including blasted rock) will be disposed of in one or more of the following ways to avoid the
introduction of rock into the topsoil at the completion of construction activities:
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Buried on the right-of-way or in approved construction work areas, either in the ditchline or as fill
during grade cut restoration in accordance with the ECS specifications.
In cultivated/agricultural lands, Millennium will comply with Section 3.6 of the NYSDAM Plan
regarding use of rock for backfilling the trench. Excess rock will not be used for backfill within 24
inches of the anticipated final grade in mesic soils nor 30 inches from the anticipated final grade in
frigid soils. In wetlands and residential areas, rock may be backfilled only to the top of the existing
bedrock profile;
Windrowed per written landowner agreement with Millennium;
Removed and disposed of at an appropriate approved site; and
Used as riprap for stream bank stabilization, where allowed by an applicable regulatory agency(s).
7.3.7 Soil Compaction
To minimize rutting and compaction when soil moisture is high, the following BMPs may be implemented.
Restricting vehicular traffic to approved workspace locations within the construction corridor,
which will be graded and/or stabilized throughout construction (as necessary), and subject to full
grading and decompaction following construction of the Project.
When possible, reducing loads using lower ground-pressure equipment, conducting activities under
frozen ground conditions, or employing equipment ground support such as equipment mats to
minimize impacts on saturated soils.
Millennium also intends to implement measures to avoid or mitigate soil decompaction where the Project
crosses agricultural and residential land. The measures may include, but are not limited to the following.
To prevent compaction and mixing of topsoil in in all agricultural portions of the right-of-way,
topsoil will be removed from the subsoil, stockpile area, trench, construction assembly and traffic
zones, unless otherwise approved by the landowner.
To prevent compaction and mixing of topsoil in residential lands if requested by the landowner,
ditch plus spoil-side topsoil segregation would be implemented if allowed by site-specific
conditions.
Upon the completion of backfilling operations, topsoil will be placed over the graded area.
Following restoration of residential and agricultural lands, the topsoil and subsoil shall be tested
for compaction. Tests shall be conducted at intervals sufficient to determine the need for
decompaction based on the soil type.
Subsequent to soil compaction testing of restored residential and agricultural lands, right-of-way
locations found to be subject to compaction will be decompacted.
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7.3.8 Contaminated Soil
A Project-specific Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) (see Appendix 1B of Resource Report 1)
has been developed to minimize potential contamination of soil resources from spills of hazardous
materials. The SPRP includes measures for spill prevention as well as detailed spill response procedures.
The SPRP and Millennium’s ECS (see Appendix 1B of Resource Report 1) have been provided to address
potential issues of spills and or contaminated soils. Millennium’s ECS includes an Unanticipated Discovery
of Contamination Plan that identifies measures that would be taken if pre-existing contaminated or suspect
soils (e.g., oil-stained soils) are encountered during trenching or construction.
7.4 REFERENCES
[MEPAS] – Multimedia Environmental Pollutant Assessment System. 2010. Surface-to-Air Particle
Suspension Formulations: Computed Source Term Release Model, Multimedia Environmental
Pollutant Assessment System, Soil Erodibility Factor, Section 5.3.2. Available online at:
http://mepas.pnl.gov/mepas/formulations/source_term/5_0/5_32/5_32.html.
[USDA] – U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2006. Natural Resources Conservation Service, Land Resource
Regions and Major Land Resource Areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 296.
[NRCS] – Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2016. Soil Survey Staff, Web Soil Survey. Accessed
for SSURGO data [January 2016]. Available online at
http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilurvey.aspx.
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APPENDIX 7A
Supplemental Tables
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade .................................................. 7A-1
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TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
30-inch Huguenot Loop
OkB Oakville loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes
0 0 b 0.14 -- All areas are
prime farmland 2 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Well drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
0 0 b 0.61 0.01 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Excessively drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0 0.11 297 1.60 0.48 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No 201 Yes No Excessively drained
36-inch Huguenot Loop
Be Basher fine sandy loam 0.12 0.44 1692 12.28 1.95 All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Moderately well drained
HoB Hoosic gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
0.35 0.35 b 0.00 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
5 Low Not hydric No 201 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
Ba Barbour fine sandy loam 0.42 0.42 b 1.71 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Well drained
Wd Wayland soils complex, non-calcareous substratum, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded
0.42 0.42 b 0.59 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
Be Basher fine sandy loam 0.44 0.54 533 HDD HDD All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Moderately well drained
Wd Wayland soils complex, non-calcareous substratum, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded
0.54 0.61 363 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
Be Basher fine sandy loam 0.61 0.68 381 HDD HDD All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Moderately well drained
W Water 0.68 0.71 132 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 201 No No
Ba Barbour fine sandy loam 0.71 0.73 68 HDD HDD All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Well drained
W Water 0.73 0.75 94 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 201 No No
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 0.75 0.78 178 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
RSB Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, undulating 0.78 0.85 366 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 0 Yes No
RSB Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, undulating 0.85 0.87 93 1.38 0.11 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 0 Yes No
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 0.87 1.08 1095 5.17 1.26 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
SXF Swartswood and Mardin soils, very steep, very stony
1.08 1.12 219 0.70 0.25 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 1.12 1.32 1093 3.59 1.26 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
1.32 1.68 1865 5.86 2.11 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
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TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
1.62 1.63 b 0.02 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
AND Arnot-Lordstown complex, moderately steep
1.68 2.01 1676 5.64 1.97 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 36 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
ANC Arnot-Lordstown complex, sloping 2.01 2.12 540 2.28 0.62 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 38 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
AND Arnot-Lordstown complex, moderately steep
2.12 2.15 157 0.46 0.18 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 36 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
RKC Rock outcrop-Arnot complex, sloping 2.15 2.44 1566 4.46 1.80 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
AND Arnot-Lordstown complex, moderately steep
2.44 2.49 228 0.84 0.26 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 36 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
RKC Rock outcrop-Arnot complex, sloping 2.45 2.46 b 0.02 -- Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 2.49 2.5 94 0.20 0.11 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
RSB Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, undulating 2.5 2.52 102 0.31 0.12 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 0 Yes No
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 2.52 2.61 457 2.13 0.53 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
RSB Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, undulating 2.61 2.68 345 0.73 0.39 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 0 Yes No
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 2.68 2.78 558 2.49 0.64 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
Qu Quarries 2.69 2.69 b 0.01 -- Not prime farmland
NA NA Partially hydric
No 26 No No
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
2.75 2.78 b 0.31 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
NaD Nassau channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
2.78 2.88 516 2.52 0.69 Not prime farmland
6 Low Not hydric Yes 46 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
2.88 2.91 140 0.29 0.13 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
2.9 2.9 b 0.05 0.01 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
2.91 2.97 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
SXD Swartswood and Mardin soils, moderately steep, very stony
2.97 3.02 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.02 3.13 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
3.13 3.16 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
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TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.17 3.25 417 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
3.25 3.28 149 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.28 3.34 327 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.34 3.41 353 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.41 3.41 13 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.45 3.49 212 0.77 0.27 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.47 3.48 b 0.05 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.49 3.49 b 0.12 0.01 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.5 3.52 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.52 3.55 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ca Canandaigua silt loam 3.55 3.59 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.59 3.62 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.62 3.64 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.65 3.66 69 0.31 0.05 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
3.66 3.71 267 1.03 0.21 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.71 3.86 768 2.72 0.88 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-4 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.86 3.89 201 0.34 0.23 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.89 3.93 216 1.11 0.25 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
3.93 3.96 134 0.78 0.16 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.96 3.97 43 0.32 0.05 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 3.97 4.02 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.03 4.11 b HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 4.12 4.12 b HDD HDD Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
4.13 4.23 528 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
4.23 4.27 227 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.27 4.3 154 HDD HDD Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
4.3 4.33 153 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
Pa Palms muck 4.33 4.4 376 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
2 NA Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
AC Alden extremely stony soils 4.46 4.49 166 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
4.49 4.56 368 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
AC Alden extremely stony soils 4.56 4.66 537 HDD HDD Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
AC Alden extremely stony soils 4.66 4.68 131 0.37 0.14 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.68 4.75 374 1.07 0.41 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
4.75 4.83 387 1.09 0.44 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.83 4.86 157 0.47 0.18 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
Ab Alden silt loam 4.86 4.94 422 0.77 0.48 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-5 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.9 4.9 b 0.53 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
Ab Alden silt loam 4.91 4.96 b 0.03 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
W Water 4.92 4.92 b 0.06 -- Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 201 No No
Ab Alden silt loam 4.93 4.98 b 0.22 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 4.94 4.99 265 1.50 0.30 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
4.99 5.02 192 1.10 0.25 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
5.02 5.03 255 1.25 0.47 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 5.04 5.04 b 0.00 -- Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
5.07 5.12 237 0.80 0.27 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
5.12 5.22 568 1.40 0.65 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ca Canandaigua silt loam 5.22 5.25 129 0.23 0.15 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 5.25 5.42 882 2.97 1.01 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
5.42 5.51 481 1.39 0.55 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
Ab Alden silt loam 5.51 5.56 255 0.75 0.29 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
5.56 5.79 1252 3.88 1.41 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 5.79 5.81 82 0.18 0.09 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
5.81 5.84 156 0.35 0.18 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 5.84 5.88 244 1.26 0.28 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
5.88 5.97 465 1.57 0.53 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-6 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping 5.97 5.99 103 0.51 0.12 Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
5.98 5.99 b 0.01 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
5.99 6.03 184 0.37 0.21 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
6.03 6.31 1502 4.57 1.72 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
6.31 6.35 189 0.58 0.22 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
6.35 6.35 30 0.25 0.03 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
RSF Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, very steep 6.35 6.42 354 0.83 0.38 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
6.37 6.4 b 0.18 0.02 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
NaD Nassau channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
6.42 6.56 728 2.53 0.84 Not prime farmland
6 Low Not hydric Yes 46 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
6.56 6.68 643 2.25 0.74 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
6.68 6.71 184 0.83 0.21 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
6.71 6.76 255 1.38 0.29 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
6.76 6.78 99 0.41 0.11 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ab Alden silt loam 6.78 6.83 235 0.41 0.27 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
6.83 6.86 201 0.62 0.23 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ab Alden silt loam 6.86 6.99 648 1.51 0.74 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
6.99 7.04 304 0.96 0.32 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
Ab Alden silt loam 6.99 7 b 0.03 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 No No Very poorly drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-7 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7 7.01 b 0.06 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
7.04 7.08 202 0.50 0.20 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.08 7.11 170 0.28 0.20 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.11 7.16 229 0.87 0.28 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
ScA Scio silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 7.15 7.15 b 0.00 -- All areas are
prime farmland 5 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Moderately well drained
ScA Scio silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 7.16 7.26 521 1.29 0.59 All areas are
prime farmland 5 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Moderately well drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.2 7.25 b 0.38 0.03 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 135 Yes No Well drained
My Middlebury silt loam 7.26 7.33 403 1.26 0.46 All areas are
prime farmland 5 Moderate
Partially hydric
No 201 No No Moderately well drained
RhD Riverhead sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
7.33 7.36 143 0.46 0.16 Not prime farmland
3 Low Not hydric Yes 201 No No Well drained
My Middlebury silt loam 7.33 7.33 b 0.01 -- All areas are
prime farmland 5 Moderate
Partially hydric
No 201 No No Moderately well drained
RhD Riverhead sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
7.33 7.34 b 0.10 -- Not prime farmland
3 Low Not hydric Yes 201 No No Well drained
CgA Castile gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.36 7.41 252 0.67 0.29 All areas are
prime farmland 6 Low Not hydric No 201 Yes No Moderately well drained
NaD Nassau channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
7.41 7.45 220 0.73 0.25 Not prime farmland
6 Low Not hydric Yes 46 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.45 7.5 275 0.74 0.32 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
7.5 7.54 192 0.57 0.22 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.54 7.6 330 1.11 0.38 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
7.56 7.57 b 0.06 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.58 7.58 b 0.05 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-8 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.61 7.61 12 0.06 0.01 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
7.61 7.64 166 0.35 0.16 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 130 Yes No Well drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.64 7.66 125 0.32 0.14 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam 7.66 7.77 551 1.35 0.63 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.77 7.77 34 0.05 0.03 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No 201 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Alternate Interconnect
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
7.6
N/A 0.08 0.08 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 51 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
N/A 0.09 0.09 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Highland CS (New)
AlE Arnot-Lordstown complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A
N/A 1.09 0.30 Not prime farmland
5 N/A Not Hydric No 17 No No Well drained
AoC Arnot-Oquaga complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A 0.59 0.05 Not prime farmland
6 N/A Not Hydric No 17 No No Somewhat excessively
drained
LoB Lordstown silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony
N/A 14.57 5.18 All areas are
prime farmland 5 N/A Not Hydric No 28 No No Well drained
WlC Wellsboro and Wurtsboro soils, strongly sloping, extremely stony
N/A 1.17 -- Not prime farmland
5 N/A Not hydric No >79 Yes No Moderately well drained
Highland CS PAR
AlC Arnot-Lordstown complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A
N/A 0.64 0.64 Not prime farmland
5 N/A Not Hydric No 17 No No Well drained
AlE Arnot-Lordstown complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A 0.52 0.52 Not prime farmland
5 N/A Not Hydric No 17 No No Well drained
CsC Cheshire channery loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony
N/A 1.42 1.42 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Low Not hydric No >79 Yes No Well drained
LoB Lordstown silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony
N/A 3.01 3.01 All areas are
prime farmland 5 N/A Not hydric No 28 No No Well drained
SeB Scriba and Morris loams, gently sloping, rubbly
N/A 0.73 0.73 Not prime farmland
5 N/A Partially hydric
No >79 No No Somewhat poorly drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-9 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
VaC Valois gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.35 0.35 Farmland of
statewide importance
5 N/A Not hydric Yes >79 No No Well drained
WIC Wellsboro and Wurtsboro soils, strongly sloping, extremely stony
N/A 4.21 4.21 Not prime farmland
5 N/A Not hydric No >79 Yes No Moderately well drained
Hancock CS
LdE Lackawanna and Bath soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony
N/A
N/A 1.45 1.34 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes >79 Yes No Well drained
MnC Mongaup channery loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
0.02 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Low Not hydric Yes 71 Yes No Well drained
MrB Morris flaggy silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 1.33 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No >79 No No Somewhat poorly drained
OrC Oquaga, Lordstown, and Arnot soils, 2 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A 7.85 4.24 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 17 Yes No Well drained
OrE Oquaga, Lordstown, and Arnot soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky
0.04 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 43 Yes No Well drained
WeB Wellsboro channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 1.56 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No >79 Yes No Moderately well drained
Hancock CS PAR
MrB Morris flaggy silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A
N/A 0.07 0.07 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No >79 No No Somewhat poorly drained
OrC Oquaga, Lordstown, and Arnot soils, 2 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky
N/A 0.12 0.12 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 17 Yes No Well drained
WeB Wellsboro channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.09 0.09 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No >79 Yes No Moderately well drained
Pig Launcher / Receiver (MP 0.1)
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0.1
N/A 0.24 0.24 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
Be Basher fine sandy loam N/A 0.13 0.13 All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
Huguenot M&R
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0
N/A 0.17 0.17 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.21 0.21 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-10 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
Westtown M&R
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.75
N/A 0.47 0.47 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam N/A 0.12 0.12 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
Ramapo M&R
CeC Charlton fine sandy, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A
N/A 3.45 2.56 Farmland of
statewide importance
3 Moderate Not hydric Yes > 79 No No Well drained
CkD Charlton-Rock outcrop complex, hilly N/A 1.85 1.14 Not prime farmland
3 Moderate Not hydric Yes >79 No No Well drained
HcC Hinckley loamy sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.01 0.01 Not prime farmland
2 N/A Not hydric Yes >79 No No Excessively drained
Ramapo M&R ATWS
CeB Charlton fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
N/A
N/A 0.11 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No >79 No No Well drained
Ra Rippowam sandy loam N/A 0.93 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
3 Low Partially hydric
No >79 No No Poorly drained
Ramapo M&R PAR
CeB Charlton fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
N/A
N/A 0.40 0.40 All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No >79 No No Well drained
CeC Charlton fine sandy, 8 to 15 percent slopes N/A 0.70 0.70 Farmland of
statewide importance
3 Moderate Not hydric Yes >79 No No Well drained
Wagoner Interconnect
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
N/A N/A 2.22 2.22 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
Wagoner PAR (PAR-0004)
ANC Arnot-Lordstown complex, sloping
N/A
N/A 0.16 0.16 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 38 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
RKC Rock outcrop-Arnot complex, sloping N/A 0.24 0.24 Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
SXC Swartswood and Mardin soils, sloping, very stony
N/A 1.00 1.00 Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 201 Yes No Well drained
Pipeyard-Contractor Yard-1
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.1
N/A 1.71 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 4.07 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 2.86 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-11 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
Pipeyard-Contractor Yard-2
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
7.6
N/A 0.37 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam N/A 3.25 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
Pipeyard-Contractor Yard-3
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
7.6
N/A 5.82 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 51 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
N/A 0.32 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.17 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Pipeyard-Contractor Yard-4
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0
N/A 9.53 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.04 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
Staging Area-2
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
4.8
N/A 1.68 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 53 Yes No Well drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 2.83 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 51 Yes No Well drained
Staging Area-3
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.7
N/A 0.71 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam N/A 1.69 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
Staging Area-4
Ma Madalin silt loam 7.8 N/A 1.56 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-12 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
N/A 0.32 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.15 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
PAR-0001
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.1
N/A 0.03 0.03 All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.21 0.21 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
PAR-0002
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0
N/A 0.03 0.03 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.00 0.00 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
PAR-002A
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
0 N/A 0.09 0.09 Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
PAR-0003
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.6
N/A 0.17 0.17 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 53 Yes No Well drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.18 0.18 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 51 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
N/A 0.37 0.37 Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam N/A 0.98 0.98 Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
RbA Rhinebeck silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes N/A 0.27 0.27 Prime farmland if
drained 6 High
Partially hydric
No 201 No No Somewhat poorly drained
TAR-0001
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
0 N/A 0.04 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
TAR-0002
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.4
N/A 0.25 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.06 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.11 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-13 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
TAR-0003
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.9
N/A 0.06 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly N/A 0.24 -- Not prime farmland
N/A N/A Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
TAR-0004
NaD Nassau channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
2.9
N/A 0.04 -- Not prime farmland
6 Low Not hydric Yes 18 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.01 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 53 Yes No Well drained
TAR-0005
MdB Mardin gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
3.9
N/A 0.16 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Moderately well drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
N/A 0.12 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Moderately well drained
ESB Erie extremely stony soils, gently sloping N/A 0.09 -- Not prime farmland
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.05 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Moderately well drained
TAR-0006
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
4.8
N/A 0.07 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 53 Yes No Well drained
BnC Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.07 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes 51 Yes No Well drained
Ab Alden silt loam N/A 0.15 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Very poorly drained
MdC Mardin gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.04 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Moderately well drained
TAR-0007
BnB Bath-Nassau channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.2
N/A 0.04 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 Moderate Not hydric No 53 Yes No Well drained
ErA Erie gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
N/A 0.11 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
HoB Hoosic gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.09 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-14 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
HoD Hoosic gravelly sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
N/A 0.00 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
MdD Mardin gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
N/A 0.00 -- Not prime farmland
6 Moderate Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Moderately well drained
ScA Scio silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes N/A 0.05 -- All areas are
prime farmland 5 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
TAR-0008
ErB Erie gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
7.8
N/A 0.07 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
7 Moderate Partially hydric
No > 79 Yes No Somewhat poorly drained
Ma Madalin silt loam N/A 0.31 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
6 High Partially hydric
No > 79 No No Poorly drained
TAR-0009
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.9
N/A 0.01 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
RSB Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, undulating N/A 0.04 -- Not prime farmland
NA NA Not hydric No 0 Yes No
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly N/A 0.02 -- Not prime farmland
N/A N/A Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
TAR-0010
RSD Rock outcrop-Nassau complex, hilly 0.9 N/A 0.02 -- Not prime farmland
N/A N/A Not hydric Yes 0 Yes No
TAR-0011
Be Basher fine sandy loam
0.3
N/A 0.10 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No > 79 No No Moderately well drained
Fd Fredon loam N/A 0.04 -- Prime farmland if
drained 5 Moderate
Partially hydric
No 201 No No Poorly drained
HoB Hoosic gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.09 -- Farmland of
statewide importance
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Somewhat excessively
drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.07 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.03 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
TAR-0012
Ba Barbour fine sandy loam
0
N/A 0.09 -- All areas are
prime farmland 3 Moderate Not hydric No 201 No No Well drained
OtB Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
N/A 0.17 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric No > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
OtC Otisville gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
N/A 0.07 -- Not prime farmland
5 Low Not hydric Yes > 79 Yes No Excessively drained
a/ Approximate milepost along the proposed Huguenot Loop. b/ These soil polygons within the pipeline construction area do not cross the pipeline centerline. The closest milepost to the soil polygon is identified as the Start and End MP. c/ Pipeline acres excludes the area between HDD entry and exit points. Includes all areas to be disturbed by construction of the Project (ATWS, TWS, permanent easement, and facility operation area).
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7A-15 Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 7A-1 Soil Types Impacted by the Eastern System Upgrade
Map Unit
Symbol Map Unit Name
MP Start a/
MP End a/
Crossing Length (Feet) b/
Construction Acres c/
Operation Acres
Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance d/
WEG e/ K factor
f/ Hydric g/
Poor Revegetation Potential h/
Depth to Bedrock (inches)
i/
Stony Rocky Soil j/
Compaction Prone k/
Drainage Class
d/ Prime farmland includes soils designated as prime farmland by the NRCS if drained and/or irrigated and/or reclaimed of excess salts and sodium (SSURGO reference column “farmlndcl”). e/ WEGs obtained from the NRCS Soil Data Mart. WEGs range from 1 to 8, with 1 being the highest potential for wind erosion, and 8 the lowest. Highly wind erodible soils include those in wind erodibility groups 1 or 2 (SSURGO reference column "weg"). f/ Water erosion potential was determined by averaging the K factor values of horizons of each soil type. Based on the average K factor, each soil type was grouped into a water erosion class of “Low”, “Moderate”, and “High”. Highly water erodibile soils include those
with water classified as highly erodible land. g/ “Urban Land” and “Udorthents” map units do not have a NRCS designated hydric soil status. These map units were considered to be non-hydric soils. Map units comprised of complexes of hydric and non-hydric soil types were considered to be partially hydric. h/ Soils with poor revegetation potential are defined as lands that contain a capability class of three (3) or greater, a low available water capacity, and slopes greater than 8 percent. i/ Depth to bedrock is not defined by the NRCS for the “Pavement and Buildings” map unit. In these cases, a depth to bedrock of >60” was assigned, which is consistent with NRCS designations for other natural and fill soils in the Project area. Shallow bedrock include
those that have lithic or paralithic bedrock within 60 inches or less of the soil surface (SSURGO and STATSGO reference column “rescind” and “resdept_r”). j/ Stony/Rocky soils include those with a cobbley, stony, bouldery, shaly, channery, very gravelly, or extremely gravelly modifier to the textural class of the surface layer and/or that have a surface layer that contains greater than 5 percent by weight rock fragments
larger than 3 inches. k/ Compaction potential was determined by texture and drainage class. High compaction-prone soils are those with clay loam or finer texture, and somewhat poor, poor, and very poor drainage class (SSURGO reference column “texcl” and “drainagecl”).
Resource Report 7 – Soils 7B-i Eastern System Upgrade
APPENDIX 7B
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APPENDIX 7C
Soil Series Descriptions
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SOIL SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
Soils map unit descriptions and their associated map unit symbols (shown in parentheses) are listed below.
Alden silt loam (Ab) (Ad)
The Alden series consists of very deep, very poorly drained soils in depressions and low areas on upland
till Plains. The soils formed in loamy till with an 18 to 40-inch thick mantle of local depositional material
Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the surface layer and low to moderately high
in the subsoil and substratum. The soils are very poorly drained with a negligible or very low potential for
surface runoff. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the surface layer and low to
moderately high in the subsoil and substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent.
Alden extremely stony soils (AC)
The Alden series consists of very deep, very poorly drained soils in depressions and low areas on upland
till Plains. The soils formed in loamy till with an 18 to 40-inch thick mantle of local depositional material
Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the surface layer and low to moderately high
in the subsoil and substratum. The soils are very poorly drained with a negligible or very low potential for
surface runoff. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the surface layer and low to
moderately high in the subsoil and substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent.
Arnot-Lordstown complex (AlC) (AlE) (ANC) (AND)
The Arnot series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively to moderately well drained soils. Arnot soils
developed in a thin mantle of till of Wisconsin age. The till is derived mainly from acid sandstone, siltstone,
and shale but in some places ranges to include quartzite and conglomerate. In some places the regolith is a
mixture of till and residuum. Bedrock is at depths of to 10 to 20 inches. Slope ranges from 0 to 80 percent.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity in the mineral soil is moderately high or high.
The Lordstown series consists of moderately deep, well drained soils formed in till and cryoturbated
material derived from siltstone and sandstone on bedrock controlled landforms of glaciated dissected
plateaus. They are nearly level to very steep soils on hillsides and hilltops in glaciated bedrock controlled
uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 90 percent. The potential for surface runoff is low to very high and the
permeability is moderate throughout the soil.
Arnot-Oquaga complex (AoC)
The Arnot series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively to moderately well drained soils. Arnot soils
developed in a thin mantle of till of Wisconsin age. The till is derived mainly from acid sandstone, siltstone,
and shale but in some places ranges to include quartzite and conglomerate. In some places the regolith is a
mixture of till and residuum. Bedrock is at depths of to 10 to 20 inches. Slope ranges from 0 to 80 percent.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity in the mineral soil is moderately high or high.
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The Oquaga series consists of moderately deep, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in a thin mantle
of reddish till with lithology dominated by the local and underlying reddish sandstone, siltstone, and shale
on nearly level to very steep uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. Permeability is moderate.
Barbour fine sandy loam (Ba)
The Barbour series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in recent alluvial deposits derived from
areas of acid, reddish sandstone, siltstone, and shale. They are nearly level or gently sloping soils on convex
or plane flood plains, alluvial fans, and low terraces. Slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent. The potential for
surface runoff is medium to low and permeability is moderate in the A horizon, moderately rapid in the B
horizon, and rapid in the C horizon.
Basher fine sandy loam (Be)
The Basher series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in alluvium derived mainly
from acid, reddish sandstone, siltstone and shale in both glaciated and residual areas. They are nearly level
soils on flood plains. Permeability is moderate in the A horizon and B horizon, and moderate or moderately
slow in the upper part of the C horizon, and moderate or moderately rapid in the lower part. The potential
for surface runoff is low and slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent.
Bath-Nassau channery silt loams (BnB) (BnC)
The Bath series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in till. They are nearly level to steep soils
on glaciated uplands. The soils formed in loamy till derived largely from gray and brown siltstone,
sandstone and shale. A fragipan is at a depth of 66 to 97 centimeters (26 to 38 inches) below the soil
surface. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent and the soil is generally well drained. The potential for surface
runoff is medium to high. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral soil
above the fragipan and low or moderately low in and below the fragipan.
The Nassau series (NaD) consists of shallow, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in till. They are
nearly level to very steep soils on bedrock controlled glacially modified landforms. Bedrock is at a depth
of 10 to 20 inches and the slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. They formed in material derived mainly from
local slate or shale similar to that of the R horizon. The soil is somewhat excessively drained and the
potential for surface runoff is medium to very high. Permeability throughout the soil is moderate to
moderately rapid.
Canandaigua silt loam (Ca)
The Canandaigua series consists of very deep, poorly and very poorly drained soils formed in silty glacio-
lacustrine sediments. These soils are mainly on glacial lake plains, but are also in depressional areas of
glaciated uplands where water-sorted sediments have accumulated to a depth of more than 40 inches. These
soils are poorly and very poorly drained with low or ponded potential for surface runoff. Permeability is
moderate in the surface layer, moderate or moderately slow in the subsoil, and moderately slow and
substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent.
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Castile gravelly silt loam (CgA)
The Castile series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in gravelly outwash deposits.
They are nearly level to sloping soils on glacial outwash plains, valley trains, kames, and eskers. The soils
formed in water-sorted gravelly and sandy material high in gray sandstone, shale and siltstone with lesser
amounts of limestone and igneous erratics. The saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high to high
in the mineral solum and high to very high in the substratum. The potential for surface runoff is low and
slope ranges from 0 through 15 percent.
Charlton fine sandy loam (CeB, CeC)
The Charlton series consists of very deep, well drained loamy soils formed in till derived from parent
materials that are very low in iron sulfides. They are nearly level to very steep soils on moraines and hills,
and ridges. The soils formed in acid melt-out till derived from parent materials that are very low in sulfur,
mainly from schist, gneiss, or granite. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity
is moderately high or high.
Charlton-Rock outcrop complex (CkD)
The Charlton series consists of very deep, well drained loamy soils formed in till derived from parent
materials that are very low in iron sulfides. They are nearly level to very steep soils on moraines and hills,
and ridges. The soils formed in acid melt-out till derived from parent materials that are very low in sulfur,
mainly from schist, gneiss, or granite. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity
is moderately high or high.
Cheshire channery loam (CsC)
The Cheshire series consists of very deep, well drained loamy soils formed in supraglacial till on upland
till plains and hills. They are nearly level through very steep soils formed in acid glacial till derived mostly
from reddish sandstone, shale, and conglomerate with some basalt. Slope ranges from 0 through 60 percent.
Surface runoff is medium to rapid and saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high
throughout.
Erie gravelly silt loam (ErA) (ErB)
The Erie series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in loamy till. They have a
fragipan layer starting at depths of 10 to 21 inches below the soil surface. These soils are of uniform slope,
and are on footslopes and broad divides in glaciated uplands. Permeability is moderate above the fragipan,
and slow in the fragipan and substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 25 percent. These soils formed in till of
Wisconsin age derived from siltstone, sandstone, shale, and some limestone. These soils are at elevations
between 1,100 and 1,800 feet. Somewhat poorly drained. The potential for surface runoff is low to very
high. The permeability of these soils is moderate above the fragipan, and slow in the fragipan and
substratum.
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Erie extremely stony soils (ESB)
The Erie series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in loamy till. They have a
fragipan layer starting at depths of 10 to 21 inches below the soil surface. These soils are of uniform slope,
and are on footslopes and broad divides in glaciated uplands. Permeability is moderate above the fragipan,
and slow in the fragipan and substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 25 percent. These soils formed in till of
Wisconsin age derived from siltstone, sandstone, shale, and some limestone. These soils are at elevations
between 1,100 and 1,800 feet. Somewhat poorly drained. The potential for surface runoff is low to very
high. The permeability of these soils is moderate above the fragipan, and slow in the fragipan and
substratum.
Fredon Loam (Fd)
The Fredon series consists of poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained soils with slopes zero to three
percent. They are located on valley trains and terraces. The parent material consists of loamy over sandy
and gravelly glaciofluvial deposits. Depth to root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. Water
movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches (or
restricted depth) is low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is occasionally flooded. It is not ponded.
This soil meets hydric criteria.
Halcott, Mongaup, and Vly soils (HcF, MnC)
The Halcott series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in till. They are nearly
level to very steep soils on glaciated bedrock controlled uplands. They formed in a thin mantle of till
derived from reddish, acid sandstone, siltstone and shale. Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid
throughout. The potential for surface runoff is low to very high in these soils.
The Mongaup series consists of moderately deep, well drained soils formed in till derived from sandstone,
siltstone and shale. They are nearly level through very steep soils on hillsides and hilltops and formed in
acid till on bedrock controlled uplands. Depth to hard bedrock is 20 to 40 inches. Slope ranges from 0 to
70 percent.
The Vly series consists of moderately deep, well drained or somewhat excessively drained soils. These
soils are on bedrock controlled till uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. These soils formed in
reddish till that is derived from reddish sandstone, siltstone and shale. The potential for surface runoff
ranges from very low through very high, but is typically medium through very high in these soils and
saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high throughout.
Hinckley loamy sand (HrC)
The Hinckley series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils formed in glaciofluvial materials. They
are nearly level through very steep soils on outwash terraces, outwash plains, outwash deltas, kames, kame
terraces, and eskers. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is high or very high. Slope ranges from 0 to 60
percent.
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Hoosic gravelly sandy loam (HoB, HoC, HoD)
The Hoosic series consists of very deep, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in glacial outwash.
They are nearly level to undulating soils on glacial outwash plains and valley trains and related terraces,
kames, eskers, and water sorted parts of moraines. The soils formed in water-sorted sandy and gravelly
material containing varying proportions of sandstone, shale, phyllite and slate. The potential for surface
runoff ranges from low to high and permeability is moderately rapid or rapid in the solum and very rapid
in the substratum. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent.
Lackawanna and Bath soils (LdE)
The Lackawanna series consists of very deep, well drained soils on nearly level to steep glaciated uplands.
They formed in till derived from reddish sandstone, siltstone, and shale. A dense fragipan is present starting
at a depth of 43 to 91 centimeters (17 to 36 inches) below the soil surface. Slope ranges from 0 to 55
percent. The potential for surface runoff is low to very high in these soils and saturated hydraulic
conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral soil above the fragipan and low or moderately low
in and below the fragipan.
The Bath series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in till. They are nearly level to steep soils
on glaciated uplands. The soils formed in loamy till derived largely from gray and brown siltstone,
sandstone and shale. A fragipan is at a depth of 66 to 97 centimeters (26 to 38 inches) below the soil
surface. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent and the soil is generally well drained. The potential for surface
runoff is medium to high. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral soil
above the fragipan and low or moderately low in and below the fragipan.
Lordstown silt loam (LoB)
The Lordstown series consists of moderately deep, well drained soils formed in till and cryoturbated
material derived from siltstone and sandstone on bedrock controlled landforms of glaciated dissected
plateaus. They are nearly level to very steep soils on hillsides and hilltops in glaciated bedrock controlled
uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 90 percent. The potential for surface runoff is low to very high and the
permeability is moderate throughout the soil.
Madalin silt loam (Ma)
The Madalin series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils on lake plains and depressions in the uplands.
They formed in glacial lake sediments, on lake plains and in depressions in the uplands. Saturated hydraulic
conductivity is moderately low or moderately high to low throughout the soil. Slope ranges from 0 to 3
percent and their elevation ranges from 70 to 550 meters above sea level. Elevation ranges from 70 to 550
meters above sea level. These soils are poorly drained and the potential for surface runoff is negligible to
very high. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately low or moderately high in the surface and
subsurface to moderately low or low in the subsoil and substratum.
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Mardin gravelly silt loam (MdB, MdC, MdD)
The Mardin series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils on glaciated uplands, mostly on
broad hilltops, shoulder slopes and backslopes. These soils formed in loamy till, and have a dense fragipan
that starts at a depth of 36 to 66 centimeters (14 to 26 inches) below the soil surface. Slope ranges from 0
to 50 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral surface layer,
subsurface layer, and upper part of the subsoil; and low or moderately low in the lower part of the subsoil
and the substratum. The soils are moderately well drained with a seasonal water table typically at a depth
of 36 to 61 centimeters below the soil surface. The potential for surface runoff is medium to high.
Middlebury silt loam (My)
The Middlebury series consists of very deep, moderately well drained nearly level soils formed in recent
alluvium. These are level and nearly level soils on flood plains and second bottomlands, and on some
alluvial fans in sites where water tables are high part of the year. The soils formed in post glacial alluvium
predominantly from areas of shale and sandstone with some lime bearing material. Permeability is
moderate in the surface layer, subsoil and upper part of the substratum, and rapid or moderately rapid in the
lower part of the substratum. The potential for surface runoff is very low to very high and the soil is
moderately well drained. Slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent.
Morris flaggy silt loam (MrB)
The Morris series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in till from red sandstone,
siltstone, and shale. They have a dense fragipan layer from 10 to 22 inches that restricts root penetration
and water movement. Slopes range from 0 to 25 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately
high or high above the fragipan and is low or moderately low in the fragipan and substratum.
Nassau channery silt loam (NaD)
The Nassau series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in till. They are nearly
level to very steep soils on bedrock controlled glacially modified landforms. Bedrock is at a depth of 10 to
20 inches and the slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. They formed in material derived mainly from local
slate or shale similar to that of the R horizon. The soil is somewhat excessively drained and the potential
for surface runoff is medium to very high. Permeability throughout the soil is moderate to moderately
rapid.
Oakville loamy fine sand (OkB)
The Oakville series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils formed in sandy eolian deposits on
dunes and beach ridges on outwash plains, lake plains, and moraines. Slope ranges from 0 to 60 percent.
The potential for surface runoff is negligible to low and saturated hydraulic conductivity is high or very
high in these soils. Permeability is rapid. These soils are droughty and require water irrigation to
successfully grow most crops. Some areas on low stream terraces are rarely flooded.
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Oquaga, Lordstown, and Arnot soils (OrC, OrE)
The Oquaga series consists of moderately deep, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in a thin mantle
of reddish till with lithology dominated by the local and underlying reddish sandstone, siltstone, and shale
on nearly level to very steep uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. Permeability is moderate.
The Lordstown series consists of moderately deep, well drained soils formed in till and cryoturbated
material derived from siltstone and sandstone on bedrock controlled landforms of glaciated dissected
plateaus. They are nearly level to very steep soils on hillsides and hilltops in glaciated bedrock controlled
uplands. Slope ranges from 0 to 90 percent. The potential for surface runoff is low to very high and the
permeability is moderate throughout the soil.
The Arnot series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively to moderately well drained soils. Arnot soils
developed in a thin mantle of till of Wisconsin age. The till is derived mainly from acid sandstone, siltstone,
and shale but in some places ranges to include quartzite and conglomerate. In some places the regolith is a
mixture of till and residuum. Bedrock is at depths of to 10 to 20 inches. Slope ranges from 0 to 80 percent.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity in the mineral soil is moderately high or high.
Otisville gravelly sandy loam (OtB) (OtC)
The Otisville series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils in Wisconsinan age outwash and are on
long narrow ridges, summits, shoulders and sideslopes on terraces, kames and eskers on outwash plains,
and on beaches and offshore bars on lake plains. The potential for surface runoff ranges from negligible to
low and permeability is rapid in the solum and rapid or very rapid in the substratum. Slope ranges from 0
to 60 percent.
Palms Muck (Pa)
The Palms series consist of very deep, very poorly drained soils formed in herbaceous organic materials 41
to 130 cm (16 to 51 inches) thick and the underlying loamy deposits in closed depressions on moraines,
lake plains, till plains, outwash plains, and hillside seep areas, and on backswamps of flood plains. The
soils on nearby uplands are generally loamy. Depth to the top of an apparent seasonal high water table
ranges from 30 centimeters (1 foot) above the surface to 30 centimeters (1 foot) below the surface between
November and May in normal years. Potential for surface runoff is negligible. Saturated hydraulic
conductivity is moderately high or high in the organic material and moderately high in the loamy material.
Slope ranges from 0 to 6 percent.
Raynham silt loam (Ra)
The Raynham series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils that formed in silty estuarine or
glaciolacustrine deposits on glacial lake plains and marine terraces. They are in depressions and
drainageways and on side slopes of swells and knolls. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high
or high in the solum and moderately low or moderately high in the substratum. The soils are poorly drained
with a high or very high potential for surface runoff. Slope ranges from 0 through 12 percent.
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Rhinebeck silt loam (RbA)
The Rhinebeck component makes up 75 percent of the map unit. Slopes are zero to three percent. This
component is on proglacial lake plains. The parent material consists of clayey and silty glaciolacustrine
deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat
poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a
depth of 60 inches (or restricted depth) is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not
flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 12 inches during January, February,
March, April, and May. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.
Riverhead sandy loam (RhD)
The Riverhead series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in glacial outwash deposits derived
primarily from granitic materials. They are on outwash plains, valley trains, beaches, and water-sorted
moraines. The soils developed in 50 to 100 centimeters of water-sorted sandy loam or fine sandy loam
relatively low in gravel content over stratified gravel and sand. Slope ranges from 0 to 50 percent slopes.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity is high in the solum and very high in the substratum. The soil is well
drained and has low to medium potential for surface runoff. In pedons that have a loamy substratum,
permeability of the substratum below 100 centimeters is rapid.
Rock outcrop-Arnot complex (RKC)
The Arnot series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively to moderately well drained soils. Arnot soils
developed in a thin mantle of till of Wisconsin age. The till is derived mainly from acid sandstone, siltstone,
and shale but in some places ranges to include quartzite and conglomerate. In some places the regolith is a
mixture of till and residuum. Bedrock is at depths of to 10 to 20 inches. Slope ranges from 0 to 80 percent.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity in the mineral soil is moderately high or high.
Rock outcrop-Nassau complex (RSD) (RSB) (RSF)
The Nassau series consists of shallow, somewhat excessively drained soils formed in till. They are nearly
level to very steep soils on bedrock controlled glacially modified landforms. Bedrock is at a depth of 10 to
20 inches and the slope ranges from 0 to 70 percent. They formed in material derived mainly from local
slate or shale similar to that of the R horizon. The soil is somewhat excessively drained and the potential
for surface runoff is medium to very high. Permeability throughout the soil is moderate to moderately
rapid.
Scio silt loam (ScA)
The Scio series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in eolian, lacustrine, or alluvial
sediments dominated by silt and very fine sand. They are on terraces, old alluvial fans, lake plains, outwash
plains and lakebeds. The soil is moderately well drained and the potential for surface runoff is very low to
high. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high to a depth of 100 centimeters and ranges
from moderately low through very high below 100 centimeters. Slope ranges from 0 through 25 percent.
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Scriba and Morris loams (SeB)
The Scriba series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in glacial till dominated by
red and gray sandstone, with less and variable components of limestone and shale. These soils are on till
plains and slightly concave areas between drumlins. They have a dense fragipan layer that restricts root
penetration and water movement. Slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent. The potential for surface runoff is
low or medium in these soils and permeability above the fragipan is moderate and in the fragipan and
substratum it is slow.
The Morris series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in till from red sandstone,
siltstone, and shale. They have a dense fragipan layer from 25 to 56 cm (10 to 22 in) that restricts root
penetration and water movement. Slopes range from 0 to 25 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is
moderately high or high above the fragipan and is low or moderately low in the fragipan and substratum.
Swartswood and Mardin very stony soils (SXC) (SXD) (SXF)
The Swartswood series consists of deep and very deep, well drained and moderately well drained soils
formed in till derived primarily from gray and brown quartzite, conglomerate, and sandstone. Stones and
boulders are common surface features in wooded areas. Slope ranges from 0 to 35 percent. Saturated
hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral soil above the fragipan and moderately
low or moderately high in the fragipan. Surface runoff is slow to rapid in these soils and they tend to be
well drained to moderately well drained.
The Mardin (MdB, MdC, MdD) series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils on glaciated
uplands, mostly on broad hilltops, shoulder slopes and backslopes. These soils formed in loamy till, and
have a dense fragipan that starts at a depth of 36 to 66 centimeters (14 to 26 inches) below the soil surface.
Slope ranges from 0 to 50 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the
mineral surface layer, subsurface layer, and upper part of the subsoil; and low or moderately low in the
lower part of the subsoil and the substratum. The soils are moderately well drained with a seasonal water
table typically at a depth of 36 to 61 centimeters below the soil surface. The potential for surface runoff is
medium to high.
Valois gravelly sandy loam (VaC) (VaD)
The Valois series consists of very deep, well drained soils typically on complex slopes characteristic of end
or lateral moraines. Some landforms are congeliturbate covered or till covered valley terraces. Slope ranges
from 0 to 60 percent. They formed in till dominated by material from sandstone and siltstone or shale with
some slate or phyllite and typically have a small component of material from calcareous rocks. The till
commonly is calcareous at depths greater than 12 feet. Fluvial sorting in the substratum commonly results
in weak stratification and the rooting zone is rarely saturated during the growing season. The potential for
surface runoff is negligible to very high and permeability is moderate to rapid.
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Wayland silt loam (Wd)
The Wayland series consists of very deep, poorly drained and very poorly drained, nearly level soils formed
in recent alluvium. These soils are on nearly level or depressed parts of flood plains of streams receiving
runoff from uplands that contain some calcareous drift. They are mainly in or bordering areas of Wisconsin
glaciation. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral soil and an apparent
water table is at the surface or to a depth of 15 centimeters (0.5 feet) below the surface with occasional
ponding. Slope ranges from 0 through 3 percent.
Wellsboro and Wurtsboro soils (WeB) (WlC)
The Wellsboro series consists of very deep moderately well and somewhat poorly drained soils formed in
till derived from red sandstone, siltstone, and shale on nearly level to steep glaciated uplands. Slope ranges
from 0 to 50 percent. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately high or high in the mineral surface
layer, subsurface layer, and upper part of the subsoil; and low or moderately low in the lower part of the
subsoil (fragipan) and the substratum.
The Wurtsboro series consists of very deep, moderately well drained and somewhat poorly drained soils
formed in till derived from quartzite, conglomerate and sandstone in glaciated uplands. Slope dominantly
ranges from 0 to 35 percent. The saturated hydraulic conductivity is moderately low to high in the mineral
soil above the fragipan and moderately high to low in the fragipan.