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CWA 404 Inspection
Loubuildco, LLC
Tax parcel numbers 065-000-010-01-000 and 065-000005-14-901 in the Municipality of Loza, Puerto Rico
April 6, 2022
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET - Caribbean Islands Region
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Loiza Plantain Farm
Municipality/Town: Loiza
Sampling Date: 4/6/2022
Applicant/Owner: Loubuildco, LLC Attn: Yan Katsnelson
PR or USVI: PR
Sampling Point:
1
Investigator(s): Marco Finocchiaro and Seika Robinson
Ward/Estate:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Agricultural Land
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Slope (%):
Lat: 18.422966 Soil Map Unit Name:
Long: -65.881807
Datum:
NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
Yes X
No
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation x , Soil x , or Hydrology
significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes
No X
Are Vegetation
, Soil
, or Hydrology
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X
No
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes X
No
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes X
No
Remarks:
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Yes X
No
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute
Tree Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
% Cover
Dominant Species?
1. musa paradisiaca
20
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
20 =Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1. Mimosa malacophylla
5
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
5 =Total Cover
Herb Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
1. Typha latifolia
15
No
2. Ludwigia octovalvis
40
Yes
3. Ceratopteris thalictroides
15
No
4. Paspalum fasciculatum
60
Yes
5.
6.
7.
8.
130 =Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1.
2.
=Total Cover
Indicator Status UPL
FACW
OBL OBL OBL FACW
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 4 75.0%
(A) (B) (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
70
x 1 =
70
FACW species 65
x 2 = 130
FAC species
0
x 3 =
0
FACU species
0
x 4 =
0
UPL species
20
x 5 = 100
Column Totals: 155 (A)
300 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
1.94
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50% X 3UHYDOHQFH ,QGH[ LV 1 X Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes X
No
Remarks: The area has been impacted with "musa paradisiaca" plantain farming activities. It was noted that the area surrounding the sample area had trees that were significantly smaller in size than the trees seen by the EPA in other areas of the site visited.
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
SOIL
Sampling Point:
1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist)
% Type1 Loc2
Texture
Remarks
0-4
2.5Y 4/1
70
7.5YR 4/6
30
C PL/M Loamy/Clayey
rhizosphere
4-7
10YR 4/6
50
7.5YR 4/6
25 RM M
Loamy/Clayey
4-7
10YR 4/6
50
10YR 5/6
25 RM M
Loamy/Clayey
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Black Histic (A3)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Dark Surface (S7)
Organic Bodies (A6)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
Muck Presence (A8)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
X Redox Depressions (F8)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Stratified Layers (A5) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (Inches):
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes X No
Remarks: Soils and vegetation were historically disturbed from agricultural activities for decades prior to the inspection date. Manmade parallel ditches were observed throughout the area being tested. Within the area between the ditches (typical of farming activities) are Plantain trees.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X Surface Water (A1)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
X High Water Table (A2)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Saturation (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Water Marks (B1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
X Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Fiddler Crab Burrows (C10)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) X Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) X Drainage Patterns (B10) X Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Yes X
No
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present?
Yes X
No
Depth (inches): 2
Saturation Present?
Yes X
No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Data was recorded with photography and measured with a ruler. GPS data points of the location of the soil pits were taken with a Tremble device.
Remarks: Hydrology may have also may be disturbed from the agricultural activities as historically, agriculture within wetlands in PR involved impacting all three parameters of wetland determination. However, aerial photography and field collected GIS data shows the soil pit was located west of and adjacent to Cao Gallardo.
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET - Caribbean Islands Region
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Loiza Plantain Farm
Municipality/Town: Loiza
Sampling Date: 4/6/2022
Applicant/Owner: Loubuildco, LLC Attn: Yan Katsnelson
PR or USVI: PR
Sampling Point:
2
Investigator(s): Marco Finocchiaro and Seika Robinson
Ward/Estate:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Agricultural Land
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Slope (%):
Lat: 18.422966 Soil Map Unit Name:
Long: -65.881807
Datum:
NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
Yes X
No
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation X , Soil X , or Hydrology
significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes
No X
Are Vegetation
, Soil
, or Hydrology
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X
No
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes X
No
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes X
No
Remarks:
Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?
Yes X
No
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute
Tree Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
% Cover
Dominant Species?
1. musa paradisiaca
25
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
25 =Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1. Mimosa malacophylla
10
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
10 =Total Cover
Herb Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
1. Ludwigia octovalvis
35
Yes
2. Paspalum fasciculatum
60
Yes
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
95 =Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1.
2.
=Total Cover
Indicator Status UPL
FACW
OBL FACW
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 4 75.0%
(A) (B) (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
35
x 1 =
35
FACW species 70
x 2 = 140
FAC species
0
x 3 =
0
FACU species
0
x 4 =
0
UPL species
25
x 5 = 125
Column Totals: 130 (A)
300 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
2.31
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50% X 3UHYDOHQFH ,QGH[ LV 1 X Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes X
No
Remarks: The area has been impacted with "musa paradisiaca" plantain farming activities. It was noted that the area surrounding the sample area had some trees that were significantly smaller in size than the trees seen by the EPA in other areas of the site visited.
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
SOIL
Sampling Point:
2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist)
% Type1 Loc2
Texture
Remarks
0-3
10YR 4/2
95
5YR 4/6
5
C
Loamy/Clayey
3-17
10YR 3/1
75
5YR 4/4
25
C
Loamy/Clayey
Prominent redox concentrations
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Black Histic (A3)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Dark Surface (S7)
Organic Bodies (A6)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
Muck Presence (A8)
X Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Stratified Layers (A5) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (Inches):
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes X No
Remarks: Soils and vegetation were historically disturbed from agricultural activities for decades prior to the inspection date. Manmade parallel ditches were observed throughout the area being tested. Within the area between the ditches (typical of farming activities) are Plantain trees.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Saturation (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Water Marks (B1)
X Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Fiddler Crab Burrows (C10)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) X Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Drainage Patterns (B10) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3) X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Data was recorded with photography and measured with a ruler. GPS data points of the location of the soil pits were taken with a Tremble device.
Remarks: Hydrology may have also may be disturbed from the agricultural activities as historically, agriculture within wetlands in PR involved impacting all three parameters of wetland determination.
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET - Caribbean Islands Region
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: Loiza Plantain Farm
Municipality/Town: Loiza
Sampling Date: 4/6/2022
Applicant/Owner: Loubuildco, LLC Attn: Yan Katsnelson
PR or USVI: PR
Sampling Point:
3
Investigator(s): Marco Finocchiaro and Seika Robinson
Ward/Estate:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Agricultural Land
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Slope (%):
Lat: 18.422966 Soil Map Unit Name:
Long: -65.881807
Datum:
NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
Are Vegetation X , Soil X , or Hydrology
significantly disturbed?
Yes X
No
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes
No
Are Vegetation
, Soil
, or Hydrology
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes
Remarks:
No X No X No X
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?
Yes
No X
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute
Tree Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
% Cover
Dominant Species?
1. musa paradisiaca
20
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
20 =Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1. mimosa malacophylla
5
Yes
2.
3.
4.
5.
5 =Total Cover
Herb Stratum
(Plot size:
10ft
)
1. Ceratopteris thalictroides
5
No
2. Flatsedge
40
Yes
3. Vigna luteola
70
Yes
4. Saccharum giganteum
10
No
5.
6.
7.
8.
125 =Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum
(Plot size: 10ft )
1.
2.
=Total Cover
Indicator Status UPL
FACW
OBL FAC FAC FACW
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 4 75.0%
(A) (B) (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
5
x 1 =
5
FACW species 15
x 2 =
30
FAC species
110
x 3 = 330
FACU species
0
x 4 =
0
UPL species
20
x 5 = 100
Column Totals: 150 (A)
465 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.10
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50% 3UHYDOHQFH ,QGH[ LV 1
hair Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Yes X
No X
Remarks: Vegetation has been historically disturbed on the property due to long term agricultural uses of the land. The area has been impacted with "musa paradisiaca" plantain farming activities. Manmade parallel ditches were observed throughout the area being tested. Within the area between the ditches (typical of farming activities) are Plantain trees.
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
SOIL
Sampling Point:
3
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist)
% Type1 Loc2
Texture
Remarks
0-15
10YR 5/2
40
7.5YR 5/8
60
D
Loamy/Clayey
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (A1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Black Histic (A3)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Dark Surface (S7)
Organic Bodies (A6)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Muck Presence (A8)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Redox Depressions (F8)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Stratified Layers (A5) Red Parent Material (F21) Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (Inches):
Hydric Soil Present?
Yes
No X
Remarks: Soils and vegetation were historically disturbed from agricultural activities for decades prior to the inspection date. Manmade parallel ditches were observed throughout the area being tested. Within the area between the ditches (typical of farming activities) are Plantain trees.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Surface Water (A1)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Saturation (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Water Marks (B1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Fiddler Crab Burrows (C10)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Drainage Patterns (B10) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Geomorphic Position (D2) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present?
Yes
No X
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Data was recorded with photography and measured with a ruler. GPS data points of the location of the soil pits were taken with a Tremble device.
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-3-SG, JUL 2018
Caribbean Islands - Version 2.0
