20211063 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210701

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
June 1, 2021 Ver4.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20211063
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Griffis/Solomon EQIP FY20
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Morgan Harris
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
7/1/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Cov,eeta Creek
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
B, Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.065235-83.400428
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Macon
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
IT $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Kaylie Yankura:eads\kyankura
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this a courtesy copy notification?*
r Yes r No

ID#
Version
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date
5/24/2021
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:
nick the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
File type mast be FCF
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
r Yes
r No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 13 - Bank Stabilization
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
fJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
49.72KB
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E>q)ress
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Paul Griffis
2b. Deed book and page no.:
D-38/856
2c.Contact Person:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

2d.Address
Street Address
1277 Shope Road
Address tine 2
city
Otto
Postal / Zip Code
28763
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
p a u l g r iff i s [e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
James G. Solomon
2b. Deed book and page no.:
K-36/2270
2c. Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
1149 Shope Road
Address tine 2
City
Otto
Postal / Zip (ode
28763
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Morgan Harris
4b. Business Name:
Conservation Management Institute
4c.Address
Street Address
801 University City Boulevard
Address tine 2
Suite 12
City
Blacksburg
Postal / Zip (ode
24061
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
nrr nir
State / Province / Ifgion
NC
Country
United States of America
2f. Fax Number
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States of America
2f. Fax Number
State / Province / Rion
VA
Country
United States of America
4e. Fax Number
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
6580387270;6580378774
2b. Property size:
9.1: 3.71
2c. Project Address
Street Address
1277 Shope Road; 1149 Shope Road
Address tine 2
CRY
Otto
Postal / Zip Code
28763
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Coweeta Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
B, Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102020103
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / lagion
North Carolina
Country
United States of America
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
Land use in the floodplain is hay and pollinator habitat for honey bees. The riparian area is mostly grass and low growing herbaceous vegetation, with bare soil on vertical banks along
the entire reach. The project reach appears to be a Rosgen Type C3, with severe lateral migration of the channel, predominately with cobble substrate where the stream is not
inundated with silt. The Coweeta Creek reach is unstable, in Stage III of the channel evolution process. Lateral migration is occurring along the streambanks leading to active bank
erosion. Streambank erosion is occurring at a rate of about 40 cubic feet per linear foot of stream (24,000 cubic feet total) per year within the project reach. The majority of streambank
erosion is occurring on the North bank of Coweeta Creek with a small amount of erosion on the outside of the meander bend on the South bank of the creek. Overall, throughout the
project reach, there is a severe lack of woody riparian vegetation and severe bank erosion leading to excess sediment in the stream substrate within the project reach and downstream.
The riparian buffer lacks adequate woody vegetation to dissipate flood flow velocities and provide wildlife habitat. There is minimal large woody debris and in -stream habitat features for
aquatic wildlife including nesting habitat and refugia for Eastern Hellbenders.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.4
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,662
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of this project is to stabilize severely eroded streambanks and enhance habitat for Eastern Hellbenders.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
A boulder J-hook will be installed at the upstream end of the project to direct flows off of the bank and into the center of the channel and two more will be installed in the outside
meander bend on the North side of the creek downstream. Vertical banks will be graded and a bankfull bench will be installed along the project reach to provide flood prone area during
high flows. In high energy area in the outside of meander bends on the North side of the creek, brush toes will be installed to provide additional support to bank stability. On the outside
of the meander bend on the South side of the creek, a stone toe will be installed. Erosion control matting will be installed along the graded banks. Woody vegetation will be established
from water's edge to the top of the slope behind the bench. Additionally, six nest rock clusters and twelve cover rocks for Eastern Hellbenders will be installed in runs a glides. All areas
disturbed through construction activities will be stabilized during construction.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
r No
Comments:
No work is being done in or near the wetland area.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
O Unknown

6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
f a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
j— Buffers
U
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type* :1 [3fuType. ofh * 3h*. Impact(?) isdiction* length
i1
Bank erosion Permanent Bank Stabilization J Coweeta Creek ::tf::]
Both 50 600 Average (feet) (lines fcet)::
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
600
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
600
3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
31. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Structures were chosen based on their proven ability in other projects to correct bank erosion and channel dimension. The design cross-section is
based on a stable section of the same river upstream within the same watershed. The design only addresses river bank with eAsting erosion issues
Woody vegetation installation is required for long term stability and habitat improvement.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Equipment wdll work from the top of the bank for the length of the project as much as possible. During boulder placement for the upstream end of the
J-hooks the excavator may have to partially enter the river depending on size of equipment, but that will be kept to a minimum. Boulders Will be on site
to divert flow when installing in -stream structures. Seeding, mulching, and erosion control matting installation will take place as the project moves
downstream.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) U
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
There is currently no buffer where the work is planned.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No

2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
r N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes r No
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized bythe State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
Attached CPA-52 should fulfill these requirements.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project will restore bank stability and improve downstream water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
NRCS
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
Si. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No

5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Tier 1 Database AND Critical Habitat for Threatened and Endangered Species (USFWS) Online Mapper
(hffps://f m.maps.arcgis.comthome/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=9d8de5e265ad4fe09893cg5b8dbfb77)
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
EFH Mapper (https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application/efhmapper/index.html)
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NRCS Cultural Resources Review
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
A no -rise certification in under way.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NRCS APE Web Mapping Tool (https://nres.maps.arcgis.com/apps/vvebappviewer/indexhtml?id=bd6dae5aac0449aab4blb9727943927b)
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one
file when possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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attachments.pdf 15.09MB
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Comments
Signature
*
W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Morgan Harris
Signature
Date
7/1/2021

Contact Name*
Jake Stokes
Contact Email Address*
[e-mail]
Project Owner*
Paul Griffis
Project Name*
Griffis / Solomon stream stabilization
- Coweeta Creek
Project County*
Macon
Owner Address:*
Street Address
1149 Shope Road
Address Line 2
aty
State / Province / Pegion
Otto
NC
Postal / Zip axle
Country
28763
us
Is this a transportation project?*
C Yes c: No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - F- 401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular Express
F- Individual Permit F- Modification
F- Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
C Yes c: No
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
Please give a brief project description below and include location information.*
Coweeta Creek on this property is severely laterally migrating into a
hay field on the outside of two meanders. Boulder J-hooks in
conjunction with Toe Wood are planned to be installed to stop the
erosion. Temporary vegetation will be installed to stabilize post -
construction and permanent woody vegetation will be established
along the creek for long term stability, shade, and wildlife habitat.
Also, hellbender nesting rocks will be placed in the creek since this is
a local species of concern.
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
1 understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.

1 also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
Signature *
Submittal Date 5/24/2021

Table of Contents
Design Drawings Pg. 14
James Solomon
NRCS CPA-52 Pg. 5-10
Cultural Resources Review Pg. 11
Agent Authorization Form Pa. 12
Paul Griffis
NRCS CPA-52 Pa. 13-18
Cultural Resources Review Pg. 19
Agent Authorization Form Pg. 20

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U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS-CPA-52
A. Client Name: James Solomon
Natural Resources Conservation Service 1112019
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION WORKSHEET
B. Conservation Plan ID # (as applicable):
Program Authority (optional): EQIP
D. Client's Objective(s) (purpose):
C. Identification # (farm, tract, field #, etc. as required):
Control the active streambank erosion to improve water quality, protect the
Farm 2215, Tract 2645, land units 1 and 2
land, and improve aquatic habitat. This project is associated also with the
application for Paul Griffis (owner on the other side of Coweeta Creek).
E. Need for Action:
H. Alternatives
Streambanks are eroding at an
No Action if RMS L
Alternative 1 J if RMS L
Alternative 2 if RMS
alarming rate on opposite side of
Contintued streambank erosion and
Implementation of the following practice
Implementation of the following practice
Coweeta Creek (Griffis property)lHellbenders.
sediment loss to surface waters.
standards: Streambank and Shoreline
standards: Streambank and Shoreline
with some bank erosion on the
Inadequate habitat for Eastern
Protection (580), Channel Bed Stabilization
Protection (580), Channel Bed Stabilization
side owned by James Solomon.
(584), Stream Habitat Improvement and
(584), Stream Habitat Improvement and
In -stream habitat for Eastern
Management (395), Tree and Shrub
Management (395), Riparian Forest Buffer
Hellbenders also severely
Establishment (612), Critical Area Planting
(391), Critical Area Planting (342), Fencing
lacking throughout the reach.
(342), Fencing (382)
(382)
esource Concerns
In Section "F" below, analyze, record, and address concerns identified through the Resources Inventory process.
(See FOTG Section III - Resource Planning Criteria for guidance).
F. Resource Concerns
I. Effects of Alternatives
and Existing/ Benchmark
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Conditions
Amount, Status,
Amount, Status,
Amount, Status,
(Analyze and record the
Description
if
does
Description
if
does
Description
if
does
existing/benchmark
NOT
NOT
NOT
conditions for each
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
identified concern)
long term impacts)
PC
long term impacts)
PC
long term impacts)
PC
SOIL
Bank erosion from streams.
Banks continue to degrade due to
Streambanks are stabilized and
Streambanks are stabilized and
shorelines or water conveyance
lack of riparian vegetation and
❑
erosion is reduced to naturally
❑
erosion is reduced to naturally
❑
channels
lateral migration.
NOT
occuring levels.
NOT
occuring levels.
NOT
SVAP bank erosion score < 5
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
WATER
Elevated water temperature
Lack of riparian area continues to
❑
Tree and Shrub Establishment
❑
Riparian Forest Buffer provides at
❑
elevate water temperatures.
NOT
provides at least 20 ft (> 1/3
bankfull width) of riparian
NOT
least 35 ft (> 1/2 bankfull width) of
riparian vegetation that will shade
NOT
SVAP Canopy Cover and
Riparian Area Quality score < 6;
meet
vegetation that will shade the
meet
the creek.
meet
Riparian Area Quantity score < 5.
PC
creek.
PC
PC
Sediment transported to surface water
Banks continue to degrade due to
❑
Streambanks are stabilized and
❑
Streambanks are stabilized and
❑
lack of riparian vegetation and
lateral migration.
NOT
erosion is reduced to naturally
occuring levels.
NOT
erosion is reduced to naturally
occuring levels.
NOT
SVAP bank erosion score < 5
based on severe, active erosion.
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
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North Carolina Version: Nov 2019 Pg.005

F. Resource Concerns
and Existing/ Benchmark
Conditions
(Analyze and record the
existing/benchmark
conditions for each
identified concern)
I. (continued)
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Amount, Status,
Description
(Document both short and
long term impacts)
if
does
NOT
meet
PC
Amount, Status,
Description
(Document both short and
long term impacts)
if
does
NOT
Meet
PC
Amount, Status,
Description
(Document both short and
long term impacts)
if
does
NOT
meet
PC
AIR
No resource concern identified
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
PLANTS
Plant structure and composition
Riparian area gap persists.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Tree and Shrub Establishment
provides at least 20 ft (> 1/3
bankfull width) of riparian
vegetation that will shade the
creek.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Riparian Forest Buffer provides at
least 35 ft (> 1/2 bankfull width) of
riparian vegetation that will shade
the creek.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Riparian forest gap exists and
ill be disturbed through 580
practices.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
ANIMALS
Aquatic habitat for fish and other
oroanisms
Habitat for Eastern Hellbenders
contiues to be inadequate.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Cover and nesting structure is
added to the stream bed to provide
adequate habitat for Eastern
Hellbenders.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Cover and nesting structure is
added to the stream bed to provide
adequate habitat for Eastern
Hellbenders.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
Eastern Hellbender WHEG score
5.
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
NOT
meet
PC
NOT
meet
PC
NOT
meet
PC
ENERGY
NOT
meet
PC
NOT
meet
PC
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
❑
NOT
meet
PC
HUMAN ECONOMIC & SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
NRCS-CPA-52, November 2019
North Carolina Version: Nov 2019 Pg.006

Special Environmental Concerns: Environmental Laws, Executive Orders, policies, etc.
In Section "G" complete and attach Environmental Procedures Guide Sheets for documentation as applicable. Items with a "•" may
require a federal permit or consultation/coordination between the lead agency and another government agency. In these cases,
effects may need to be determined in consultation with another agency. Planning and practice implementation may proceed for
practices not involved in consultation. The APE Mapping Webtool may be used to identify and analyze relevant SECs within an APE.
G. Special Environmental
J. Impacts to Special Environmental Concerns
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Concerns
(Document existing/
Document all impacts
1� if
Document all impacts
if
Document all impacts
if
benchmark conditions)
APE Mapping webTool
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
*Clean Air Act
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
Ll
1-1
*Clean Water Act / Waters of the
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
U.S.
Ej
❑�
No federal action would occur.
Actions planned would disturb and
Actions planned would disturb and
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
excavate material from the stream
excavate material from the stream
Stream and segments of stream
banks. Client will be notified to
banks. Client will be notified to
likely under CWA jurisdiction.
apply for a section 404 permit with
apply for a section 404 permit with
the Army Corps of Engineers.
the Army Corps of Engineers.
*Coastal Zone Management
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
Coral Reefs
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
*Cultural Resources / Historic
No Effect
May Effect
No Effect
No federal action would occur.
Alternative includes 2 Group 3
Alternative includes 1 Group 3
Properties
❑�
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
practices (395 and 612) and 3
practice (395) and 4 Group 2
There are no known Cultural
Group 2 practices (342, 382
practices (342, 382, 391 & 580).
Resources in the PLU. There are
&580). The Group 2 practice will
The 580 practice will exceed the
no Group 1 practices planned.
exceed the extent of current
extent of current disturbance from
disturbance from erosion (sloping
erosion (sloping into field).
into field). Refer request to CR
.Endangered and Threatened
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
Species
No federal action would occur.
Utilized State ESA Consultation
Utilized State ESA Consultation
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
matrix (NC ICM) to determine.
matrix (NC ICM) to determine.
There are 12 species on the
According to NCNHP data, there
According to NCNHP data, there
County T&E list. Used ICM to
are no records of T&E species
are no records of T&E species
determine potential impacts.
near the site. Habitat for Small
near the site. Habitat for Small
Whorled Pagonia, Moutain Sweet
Whorled Pagonia, Moutain Sweet
Pitcher -plant and Swamp Pink not
Pitcher -plant and Swamp Pink not
present in the PLU. Habitat for
present in the PLU. Habitat for
Virginia Spiraea may be present
Virginia Spiraea may be present
but was not observed at the site.
but was not observed at the site.
T&E aquatic species also not
T&E aquatic species also not
known near the site, but the habitat
known near the site, but the habitat
does exist for one or more of the
does exist for one or more of the
aquatic T&E species. There will no
aquatic T&E species. There will no
removal of trees.
removal of trees.
Environmental Justice
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
32% of households in census
No federal action would occur.
There would be no
disproportionately high and
There would be no
disproportionately high and
area are low income; 8% of the
adverse environmental or human
adverse environmental or human
population are minorities
health effect on low-income or
health effect on low-income or
minoritV populations.
minoritV populations.
*Essential Fish Habitat
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
The PLU is in a Trout County.
No federal action would occur.
Soil disturbing activities may
impact trout waters. Consult
Soil disturbing activities may
impact trout waters. Consult
NCWRC on trout waters.
NCWRC on trout waters
Floodplain Management
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
No federal action would occur.
Alteration of streambanks may
affect the floodpliain. Contact the
Alteration of streambanks may
affect the floodpliain. Contact the
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
The PLU is within the 100 year
❑
0
floodplain.
floodplain administrator.
floodplain administrator.
Invasive Species
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
No persistent invasive species
observed in the APE.
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.Migratory Birds/Bald and
No Effect
No Effect
Golden Eagle Protection Act
No federal action would occur.
Forested areas will remain
Forested areas will remain
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
forested. All work is occurring only
forested. All work is occurring only
There are 7 migratory birds listed
in pasture.
in pasture.
or the county. Planning area
provides limited habitat for MBTA
birds.
Natural Areas
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
No federal action would occur.
Planned practice will have an
effect on the aquatic system within
❑
Planned practice will have an
effect on the aquatic system within
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area
the LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
the LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
present.
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area;
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area;
however, the project is consistent
however, the project is consistent
with maintaining, protecting, and
with maintaining, protecting, and
preserving the integrity of the
preserving the integrity of the
natural characteristics.
natural characteristics.
Prime and Unique Farmlands
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Present in the PLU but will not
Ll
result in permanent conversion to
non-aur oses.
Riparian Area
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No federal action would occur.
Improvement of riparian vegetation
and overall riparian function
Improvement of riparian vegetation
and overall riparian function
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
There are no regulated riparian
❑
areas in the PLU. Unregulated
expected due to planting of riparian
expected due to planting of riparian
riparian area is — 0.75 acres.
vegetation and reconnection of the
vegetation and reconnection of the
floodplain.
floodplain.
Scenic Beauty
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No federal action would occur.
Project will improve riparian and
Project will improve riparian and
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Hay fields typical of the area and
stream condition.
stream condition.
enhances visual aspects.
*Wetlands
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present where practices are
A wetland is present in the PLU,
but the planed practices will occur
A wetland is present in the PLU,
but the planed practices will occur
planned.
in the riparian area of Coweeta
in the riparian area of Coweeta
Creek and the wetland exists
Creek and the wetland exists
behind a culvert on a small
behind a culvert on a small
tribtuary to Coweeta Creek where
tribtuary to Coweeta Creek where
there are no planned practices.
there are no planned practices.
*Wild and Scenic Rivers
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
K. Other Agencies and
Broad Public Concerns
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Easements, Permissions, Public
USFWS Informal Consultation completed
USFWS Informal Consultation completed
Review, or Permits Required and
via ICM process; CR Specialist Review
via ICM process; CR Specialist Review
Agencies Consulted.
required; Army Corps of Engineers section
required; Army Corps of Engineers section
404 permit required; coordination with
404 permit required; coordination with
floodplain adminstrator required;
floodplain adminstrator required;
consultation with NCWRC required.
consultation with NCWRC required.
Client Authorization for
Auth. for Release of Record NOT Needed
Auth. for Release of Record Needed
Auth. for Release of Record Needed
Release of Record
Cumulative Effects Narrative
Continued contribution to water quality
Contribution to water quality degradation
Contribution to water quality degradation
(Describe the cumulative impacts
degradation in the watershed downstream
downstream of the planning area will be
downstream of the planning area will be
considered, including past,
of the planning area.
reduced.
reduced.
present and known future actions
regardless of who performed the
Illactions)
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North Carolina Version: Nov 2019 Pg.008

L. Mitigation
N/A
All earth moving practices will follow NRCS
All earth moving practices will follow NRCS
(Record actions to avoid,
standards and specs to reduce sediment
standards and specs to reduce sediment
minimize, and compensate)
transport to surface waters.
transport to surface waters.
M. Preferred
v preferredEl❑
Alternative
alternative
Landowner is not open to the full 35 foot
Supporting
buffer required by Alternative 2.
reason
N. Context (Record context of alternatives analysis)
The significance of an action must be analyzed in several contexts such as society as a whole (human, national), the affected region, the
affected interests, and the locality.
O. To the best of my knowledge, the data shown on this form is accurate and complete:
In the case where a non-NRCS person (e.g. TSP, Partner, Volunteer) or NRCS employee (non-CCP) assists with planning they are to sign the
first signature block and then the NRCS CCP is to sign the second block to verify the information's accuracy.
Signature (Planner completing Sections A-N) Title Date
signed by JEFFREY EPPS
J E F F R EY E P P S
Date: 21020 08.2416 45:22-04'00'
Signature (NRCS CCP) Title Date
If preferred alternative is not a federal action where NRCS has control or responsibility and this NRCS-CPA-52 is shared with
someone other than the client then indicate to whom this is being provided.
The following sections are to be completed by the Responsible Federal Official (RFO)
NRCS is the RFO if the action is subject to NRCS control and responsibility (e.g., actions financed, funded, assisted, conducted, regulated, or
approved by NRCS). These actions do not include situations in which NRCS is only providing technical assistance because NRCS cannot
control what the client ultimately does with that assistance and situations where NRCS is making a technical determination (such as Farm Bill
HEL or wetland determinations) not associated with the planning process.
P. Determination of Significance or Extraordinary Circumstances
To answer the questions below, consider the severity (intensity) of impacts in the contexts identified above. Impacts may be both beneficial
and adverse. A significant effect may exist even if the Federal agency believes that on balance the effect will be beneficial. Significance
cannot be avoided by terming an action temporary or by breaking it down into small component parts.
If you answer ANY of the below questions "yes" then contact the State Environmental Liaison as there may be extraordinary
circumstances and significance issues to consider and a site specific NEPA analysis may be required.
Yes No
❑ ❑ Is the preferred alternative expected to cause significant effects on public health or safety?
❑ Is the preferred alternative expected to significantly affect unique characteristics of the geographic area such as
proximity to historic or cultural resources, park lands, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or ecologically
critical areas?
❑ Are the effects of the preferred alternative on the quality of the human environment likely to be highly controversial?
Does the preferred alternative have highly uncertain effects or involve unique or unknown risks on the human
environment?
Does the preferred alternative establish a precedent for future actions with significant impacts or represent a decision in
principle about a future consideration?
❑ Is the preferred alternative known or reasonably expected to have potentially significant environment impacts to the
quality of the human environment either individually or cumulatively over time?
+� Will the preferred alternative likely have a significant adverse effect on ANY of the special environmental concerns? Use
the Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheets to assist in this determination. This includes, but is not limited to, concerns such
as cultural or historical resources, endangered and threatened species, environmental justice, wetlands, floodplains,
coastal zones, coral reefs, essential fish habitat, wild and scenic rivers, clean air, riparian areas, natural areas, and
invasive species.
❑ ❑ Will the preferred alternative threaten a violation of Federal, State, or local law or requirements for the protection of the
environment?
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North Carolina Version: Nov 2019 Pg.009

Q. NEPA Compliance Finding (check one)
The preferred alternative:
Action required
❑
1) is not a federal action where the agency has control or responsibility.
Document in "R.1" below.
No additional analysis is required
2) is a federal action ALL of which is categorically excluded from further
Document in " below.
❑
environmental analysis AND there are no extraordinary circumstances as identified
No additional analysis is required
in Section "O".
3) is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in an existing Agency state,
Document in " below.
regional, or national NEPA document and there are no predicted significant adverse
No additional analysis
ysis is required.
environmental effects or extraordinary circumstances.
4) is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in another Federal agency's
Contact the State Environmental
NEPA document (EA or EIS) that addresses the proposed NRCS action and its' effects
Liaison for list NEPA documents
❑
and has been formally adopted by NRCS. NRCS is required to prepare and publish
formally adoptedd and available for
its own Finding of No Significant Impact for an EA or Record of Decision for an EIS
tiering. Document in "R.1below.
when adopting another agency's EA or EIS document. (Note: This box is not
e No additional analysis is required
applicable to FSA)
5) is a federal action that has NOT been sufficiently analyzed or may involve predicted
Contact the State Environmental
❑
significant adverse environmental effects or extraordinary circumstances and may
Liaison. Further NEPA analysis
require an EA or EIS. AL
required.
R. Rationale Supporting the Finding
RA
Findings Documentation
R.2
Applicable Categorical
Exclusion(s)
(more than one may apply)
7 CFR Part 650 Compliance
With NEPA, subpart 650.6
Categorical Exclusions states
prior to determining that a
proposed action is categorically
excluded under paragraph (d) of
this section, the proposed action
must meet six sideboard criteria.
See NECH 610.116.
1 have considered the effects of the alternatives on the Resource Concerns, Economic and Social Considerations, Special
Environmental Concerns, and Extraordinary Circumstances as defined by Agency regulation and policy and based on that made the
finding indicated above. North Carolina Policy- Only Certified Conservation Planners (CCP) have the delegated authority to act as
the RFO.
S. Signature of Responsible Federal Official:
Signature Title
Date
NRCS-CPA-52, November 2019
North Carolina Version: Nov 2019 Pg.010

Trip Report
�Okj N RCS on technical guidance provided by
South Carolina MRCS CR Specialists based in
SC/NC
COOPERATOR/REFERENCE NAME: James Solomon T- 2645
FROM: Person (s) Providing Assistance: Jim Errante, CR Specialist
County: Macon
Date (s) of assistance: 6/24/2021
Purpose of trip: Streambank and shoreline protection, riparian forest buffer, and stream
habitat improvement and management (EQIP).
Print Form
List of Findings:
A preliminary literature search revealed a high potential for CR's.
A cultural resources survey of the planned APE included both visual and subsurface investigations of high
potential areas expected to be disturbed by the planned assistance. The streambanks inside the APE provided
great visibility for inspection. Both visual reconnaissance and subsurface shovel tests were negative for CR's.
This side of Coweeta Cr shows significant stream laid silty soils. No evidence of cultural resources was
discovered. There is very low potential for NRCS planned activities to impact cultural resources at this location.
Recommendations:
Continue with planned assistance. Should any prehistoric or historic cultural resource(s) or human remains be
uncovered during assisted activities, all work must cease in the area of the discovery, steps should then be taken
to secure and preserve the discovery, and the Cultural Resources Specialist should be contacted ASAP.
Agreed -to -items:
Jim Errante
TYPEDSIGNATURE DATEPREPARED
cc'd to: Morgan Harris
type in names of persons who will receive a copy
SC NRCS Trip Report
form revised 12117
Pg.011

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Deed Book/Page K-36/2270
STREET ADDRESS:
Please print:
Property Owner:
Property Owner:
PARCEL PIN: 6580378774
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Morgan Harris
(Contractor / Agent)
of Conservation Management Institute
(Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
Telephone:
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature
Date:
Authorized Signature
Date:
Pg.012

U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS-CPA-52
A. Client Name: Paul Griffis
Natural Resources Conservation Service 11/2019
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION WORKSHEET
B. Conservation Plan ID # (as applicable):
Program Authority (optional): EQIP
D. Client's Objective(s) (purpose):
C. Identification # (farm, tract, field #, etc. as required):
Control the active, severe streambank erosion to improve water quality,
Farm 2214, Tract 2644. land unit 3
protect the land, and improve aquatic habitat.
E. Need for Action: H. Alternatives
Streambanks are eroding at an No Action 4 if RMS Alternative 1 V if RMS Alternative 2 � if RMS Ll
alarming rate throughout this Contintued streambank erosion and Implementation of the following practice Implementation of the following practice
reach and there is no woody sediment loss to surface waters. standards: Streambank and Shoreline standards: Streambank and Shoreline
riparian vegetation present. Protection (580), Channel Bed Protection (580), Channel Bed
Stabilization (584), Stream Habitat Stabilization (584), Stream Habitat
Improvement and Management (395), Improvement and Management (395),
Tree and Shrub Establishment (612), Riparian Forest Buffer (391), Critical Area
oncer
F" below, analyze, record, and address concerns identified through the Resources Inventory process.
Section III - Resource Planning Criteria for guidance).
7Resource
Concerns
I. Effects of Alternatives
g/ Benchmark
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Conditions
(Analyze and record the
Amount, Status, Description
N if
Amount, Status, Description
Jlf
Amount, Status, Description
Jif
existing/benchmark
does
NOT
does
NOT
does
NOT
conditions for each identified
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
concern)
long term impacts)
Pc
long term impacts)
Pc
long term impacts)
Pc
SOIL
Bank erosion from streams, shorelines
Banks continue to degrade due to
Streambanks are stabilized and
Streambanks are stabilized and
or water conveyance channels
lack of riparian vegetation and
❑
erosion is reduced to naturally
❑
erosion is reduced to naturally
❑
lateral migration.
NOT
occuring levels.
NOT
occuring levels.
NOT
SVAP bank erosion score < 5
based on active erosion with
meet
meet
meet
bank failures ubiquitous.
PC
PC
PC
NOT
NOT
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
❑
❑
NOT
NOT
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
WATER
Elevated wa =mperature
Lack of riparian area continues to
❑
Tree and Shrub Establishment
❑
Riparian Forest Busier pruviues at ❑
elevate water temperatures.
NOT
provides at least 20 ft (> 1 /3
bankfull width) of riparian
NOT
least 35 ft (> 112 bankfull width) of
riparian vegetation that will shade NOT
SVAP Canopy Cover and
Riparian Area Quality score < 6;
meet
vegetation that will shade the
meet
the creek. meet
Riparian Area Quantity score <
PC
creek.
PC
PC
5
nsported to surface water
Banks continue to degrade due to
❑
Streambanks are stabilized and
❑
Streambanks are stabilized and
❑
lack of riparian vegetation and
lateral migration.
NOT
erosion is reduced to naturally
occuring levels.
NOT
erosion is reduced to naturally
occuring levels.
NOT
SVAP bank erosion score < 5
based on severe, active erosion.
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
❑
❑
NOT
NOT
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
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F. Resource Concerns
I. (continued)
and Existing/ Benchmark
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Conditions
(Analyze and record the
Amount, Status, Description
; If
Amount, Status, Description
If
Amount, Status, Description
J If
does
does
does
existing/benchmark
NOT
NOT
NOT
conditions for each identified
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
(Document both short and
meet
concern)
long term impacts)
Pc
long term impacts)
PC
long term impacts)
Pc
AIR
No resource concern identified
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
PLANTS
Plant structure and composition
Riparian vegetation reamains
❑
Tree and Shrub Establishment
❑
Riparian Forest Buffer provides at
❑
absent.
provides at least 20 ft (> 1/3
bankfull width) of riparian
least 35 ft (> 1/2 bankfull width) of
riparian vegetation that will that will
Riparian buffer has inadequate
structure and composition, as
NOT
vegetation that will provide
NOT
provide adequate structure and
NOT
here is no ri aian buffer
p
meet
adequate structure and
meet
composition.
meet
present.
PC
composition.
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
ANIMALS
Aquatic habitat for fish and other
r anisms
Habitat for Eastern Hellbenders
contiues to be inadequate.
❑
NOT
Cover and nesting structure is
added to the stream bed to
provide adequate habitat for
❑
NOT
Cover and nesting structure is
added to the stream bed to
provide adequate habitat for
❑
NOT
Eastern Hellbender WHEG
score < 5.
meet
Eastern Hellbenders.
meet
Eastern Hellbenders.
meet
PC
PC
PC
NOT
NOT
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
❑
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
ENERGY
NOT
NOT
NOT
meet
meet
meet
PC
PC
PC
NOT
meet
PC
HUMAN ECONOMIC & SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
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pecla Environmental Concerns: Environmental Laws, Executive Orders, policies, etc
In Section "G" complete and attach Environmental Procedures Guide Sheets for documentation as applicable. Items with a "7APE.
require a federal permit or consultation/coordination between the lead agency and another government agency. In these cas
effects may need to be determined in consultation with another agency. Planning and practice implementation may proceed f
practices not involved in consultation. The APE Mapping Webtool may be used to identify and analyze relevant SECS within a
G. Special Environmental
J. Impacts to Special Environmental Concerns
No Action
I Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Concerns
(Document existing/
Document all impacts
4 if
Document all impacts
4 if
Document all impacts
if
benchmark conditions)
APE Mapping WebTool
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
(Attach Guide Sheets as
applicable)
needs
further
action
-Clean Air Act
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
.Clean Water Act / Waters of
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
No federal action would occur.
Actions planned would disturb and
Actions planned would disturb and
he U.S.
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
excavate material from the stream
excavate material from the stream
Stream and segments of stream
banks. Client will be notified to
banks. Client will be notified to
likely under CWA jurisdiction.
apply for a section 404 permit with
apply for a section 404 permit with
the Army Corps of Engineers.
the Army Corps of Engineers.
•Coastal Zone Management
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
Coral Reefs
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
.Cultural Resources / Historic
No Effect
May Effect
No Effect
Properties
No federal action would occur.
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Alternative includes 2 Group 3
Alternative includes 1 Group 3
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
practices (395 and 612) and 2
practice (395) and 3 Group 2
There are no known Cultural
Group 2 practice (342 and 580).
practices (342, 391 & 580). The
Resources in the PLU. There
The Group 2 practice will exceed
580 practice will exceed the extent
are no Group 1 practices
the extent of current disturbance
of current disturbance from
planned.
from erosion (sloping into field).
erosion (sloping into field). Refer
Refer request to CR specialist.
request to CR specialist.
.Endangered and Threatened
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
Species
❑�
No federal action would occur.
Utilized State ESA Consultation
Utilized State ESA Consultation
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
matrix (NC ICM) to determine.
matrix (NC ICM) to determine.
There are 12 species on the
According to NCNHP data, there
According to NCNHP data. there
County T&E list. Used ICM to
are no records of T&E species
are no records of T&E species
determine potential impacts.
near the site. Habitat for Small
near the site. Habitat for Small
Whorled Pagonia not present in
Whorled Pagonia not present in
the APE. There is a wetland
the APE. There is a wetland
present that could be Moutain
present that could be Moutain
Sweet Pitcher -plant and Swamp
Sweet Pitcher -plant and Swamp
Pink habitat, but planned activities
Pink habitat, but planned activities
will not affect that area. Habitat for
will not affect that area. Habitat for
Virginia Spiraea may be present.
Virginia Spiraea may be present.
T&E aquatic species also not
T&E aquatic species also not
known near the site. but the
known near the site, but the
habitat does exist for one or more
habitat does exist for one or more
of the aquatic T&E species. There
of the aquatic T&E species. There
will be minimal removal of trees (2
will be minimal removal of trees (2
or 3 potentially) and this site is in
or 3 potentially) and this site is in
the consultation area for Northern
the consultation area for Northern
Environmental Justice
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
32 % of households in census
No federal action would occur.
❑
There would be no
disproportionately high and
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❑
There would be no
disproportionately high and
area are low income, 8 A of the
adverse environmental or human
adverse environmental or human
population are minorities
health effect on low-income or
health effect on low-income or
-minority populations.
minority populations.
.Essential Fish Habitat
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
The PLU is in a Trout County.
No federal action would occur.
Soil disturbing activities may
impact trout waters. Consult
Soil disturbing activities may
impact trout waters. Consult
Ll
NCWRC on trout waters.
NCWRC on trout waters
Floodplain Management
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
No federal action would occur.
Alteration of streambanks may
affect the floodpliain. Contact the
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
The PLU is within the 100 year
❑
Alteration of streambanks may
affect the floodpliain. Contact the
loodplain.
Floodplain administrator.
Foodplain administrator.
Invasive Species
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
No persistent invasive species
bserved in the APE.
Migratory Birds/Bald and
No Effect
No Effect
olden Eagle Protection Act
[here
Forested areas will remain
No federal action would occur.
Forested areas will remain
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
forested. All work is occurring only
forested. All work is occurring only
are 7 migratory birds
in hay field.
in hay field.
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listed for the county. Planning
area provides limited habitat for
MBTA birds.
Natural Areas
No Effect
May Effect
May Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
No federal action would occur.
Planned practice will have an
Planned practice will have an
LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
effect on the aquatic system within
effect on the aquatic system within
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area
the LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
the LTN/Little Tennessee (Upper)
present.
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area;
Aquatic Habitat Natural Area,
however, the project is consistent
however, the project is consistent
with maintaining, protecting, and
with maintaining, protecting, and
preserving the integrity of the
preserving the integrity of the
natural characteristics.
natural characteristics.
Prime and Unique Farmlands
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
El
El
El
Present in the PLU but will not
result in permanent conversion
o non-aur oses.
Riparian Area
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
No federal action would occur.
Improvement of riparian
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Improvement of riparian
There are no regulated riparian
vegetation and overall riparian
vegetation and overall riparian
areas in the PLU. Unregulated
function expected due to planting
function expected due to planting
riparian area is — 0.75 acres.
of riparian vegetation and
of riparian vegetation and
reconnection of the floodplain.
reconnection of the floodplain.
Scenic Beauty
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Project will improve riparian and
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
No federal action would occur.
Project will improve riparian and
Hay fields typical of the area and
stream condition.
stream condition.
enhances visual aspects.
.Wetlands
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
A wetland is present in the PLU,
A wetland is present in the PLU,
Not present where practices are
but the planed practices will occur
but the planed practices will occur
planned.
in the riparian area of Coweeta
in the riparian area of Coweeta
Creek and the wetland exists
Creek and the wetland exists
behind a culvert on a small
behind a culvert on a small
tribtuary to Coweeta Creek where
tribtuary to Coweeta Creek where
there are no planned practices.
there are no planned practices.
.Wild and Scenic Rivers
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Guide Sheet Fact Sheet
Not present in the PLU
K. Other Agencies and
Broad Public Concerns
No Action
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Easements, Permissions, Public
USFWS Informal Consultation completed
USFWS Informal Consultation completed
Review, or Permits Required
via ICM process - fallow up deemed
via ICM process - fallow up deemed
and Agencies Consulted.
necessary due to Northern Long -Eared
necessary due to Northern Long -Eared
Bat consultation area, CR Specialist
Bat consultation area, CR Specialist
Review required; Army Corps of
Review required; Army Corps of
Engineers section 404 permit required;
Engineers section 404 permit required;
coordination with floodplain adminstrator
coordination with floodplain adminstrator
required; consultation with NCWRC
required; consultation with NCWRC
required.
required.
Client Authorization for
Auth. for Release of Record NOT Needed
Auth. for Release of Record Needed
Auth. for Release of Record Needed
Release of Record
Cumulative Effects Narrative
Continued contribution to water quality
Contribution to water quality degradation
Contribution to water quality degradation
(Describe the cumulative
degradation in the watershed downstream
downstream of the planning area will be
downstream of the planning area will be
impacts considered, including
of the planning area.
reduced.
reduced.
past, present and known future
actions regardless of who
performed the actions)
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L. Mitigation
N/A
All earth moving practices will follow NRCS
All earth moving practices will follow NRCS
(Record actions to avoid,
standards and specs to reduce sediment
standards and specs to reduce sediment
minimize, and compensate)
transport to surface waters.
transport to surface waters.
M. Preferred
N preterreci❑
.
El
I
Alternative
alternative
Landowner is OK with the full 35 foot
Supporting
reason
buffer required by Alternative 2.
N. Context (Record context of alternatives analysis)
The significance of an action must be analyzed in several contexts such as society as a whole (human, national), the affected region, the
affected interests, and the locality.
O. To the best of my knowledge, the data shown on this form is accurate and complete:
In the case where a non-NRCS person (e.g. TSP, Partner, Volunteer) or NRCS employee (non-CCP) assists with planning they are to sign the
first signature block and then the NRCS CCP is to sign the second block to verify the information's accuracy.
Private Lands Biologist 8/21/2020
Signature (Planner comple Title Date
JEFFREY EPPS DitalDte:2102 082ysigned509:56F35 0400' Soil Conservationist
Signature (NRCS CCP) Title Date
If preferred alternative is not a federal action where NRCS has control or responsibility and this NRCS-CPA-52 is shared with
someone other than the client then indicate to whom this is being provided.
The following sections are to ompleted by the Responsible Federal Official (RFO)
NRCS is the RFO if the action is subject to NRCS control and responsibility (e.g., actions financed, funded, assisted, conducted, regulated, or
approved by NRCS). These actions do not include situations in which NRCS is only providing technical assistance because NRCS cannot
control what the client ultimately does with that assistance and situations where NRCS is making a technical determination (such as Farm Bill
HEL or wetland determinations) not associated with the planning process.
P. Determination of Significance or Extraordinary Circumstances
To answer the questions below, consider the severity (intensity) of impacts in the contexts identified above. Impacts may be both beneficial
and adverse. A significant effect may exist even if the Federal agency believes that on balance the effect will be beneficial. Significance
cannot be avoided by terming an action temporary or by breaking it down into small component parts.
If you answer ANY of the below questions "yes" then contact the State Environmental Liaison as there may be extraordinary
circumstances and significance issues to consider and a site specific NEPA analysis may be required.
Yes No
❑ . Is the preferred alternative expected to cause significant effects on public health or safety?
❑ • Is the preferred alternative expected to significantly affect unique characteristics of the geographic area such as proximity
to historic or cultural resources, park lands, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or ecologically critical
areas?
❑ ❑ Are the effects of the preferred alternative on the quality of the human environment likely to be highly controversial?
❑ ❑ Does the preferred alternative have highly uncertain effects or involve unique or unknown risks on the human
environment?
❑ ❑ Does the preferred alternative establish a precedent for future actions with significant impacts or represent a decision in
principle about a future consideration?
❑ ❑ Is the preferred alternative known or reasonably expected to have potentially significant environment impacts to the
quality of the human environment either individually or cumulatively over time?
❑ ❑ Will the preferred alternative likely have a significant adverse effect on ANY of the special environmental concerns? Use
the Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheets to assist in this determination. This includes, but is not limited to, concerns such
as cultural or historical resources, endangered and threatened species, environmental justice, wetlands, floodplains,
coastal zones, coral reefs, essential fish habitat, wild and scenic rivers, clean air, riparian areas, natural areas, and
invasive species.
Will the preferred alternative threaten a violation of Federal, State, or local law or requirements for the protection of the
environment?
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Q. NEPA Compliance Finding (check one)
The preferred alternative:
Action required
❑
1) is not a federal action where the agency has control or responsibility.
Document in "R.1" below.
No additional analysis is required
2) is a federal action ALL of which is categorically excluded from further
Document in " below.
1-1
environmentalanalysis AND there are no extraordinary circumstances as identified
No additional analysis is required
in Section "O".
3) is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in an existing Agency state,
Document in "R.1" below.
❑
regional, or national NEPA document and there are no predicted significant adverse
No additional analysis is required.
environmental effects or extraordinary circumstances.
4) is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in another Federal agency's
Contact the State Environmental
NEPA document (EA or EIS) that addresses the proposed NRCS action and its' effects
Liaison for list of NEPA documents
❑
and has been formally adopted by NRCS. NRCS is required to prepare and publish
formally adopted and available for
its own Finding of No Significant Impact for an EA or Record of Decision for an EIS
tiering. Document in "R.1e below.
when adopting another agency's EA or EIS document. (Note: This box is not
No additional analysis is required
applicable to FSA)
5) is a federal action that has NOT been sufficiently analyzed or may involve predicted
Contact the State Environmental
❑
significant adverse environmental effects or extraordinary circumstances and may
Liaison. Further NEPA analysis
require an EA or EIS.
required.
R. Rationale Supporting the Finding
R.1
Findings Documentation
R.2
Applicable Categorical
Exclusion(s)
(more than one may apply)
7 CFR Part 650 Compliance
With NEPA, subpart 650.6
Categorical Exclusions states
prior to determining that a
proposed action is categorically
excluded under paragraph (d) of
this section, the proposed action
must meet six sideboard criteria.
See NECH 610.116.
I have considered the effects of the alternatives on the Resource Concerns, Economic and Social Considerations, Special
Environmental Concerns, and Extraordinary Circumstances as defined by Agency regulation and policy and based on that made the
finding indicated above. North Carolina Policy- Only Certified Conservation Planners (CCP) have the delegated authority to act as
the RFD.
S. Signature of Responsible Federal Official:
Signature Title
Date
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Trip Report
�Okj N RCS on technical guidance provided by
South Carolina MRCS CR Specialists based in
SC/NC
COOPERATOR/REFERENCE NAME: James Solomon T- 2645
FROM: Person (s) Providing Assistance: Jim Errante, CR Specialist
County: Macon
Date (s) of assistance: 6/24/2021
Purpose of trip: Streambank and shoreline protection, riparian forest buffer, and stream
habitat improvement and management (EQIP).
Print Form
List of Findings:
A preliminary literature search revealed a high potential for CR's.
A cultural resources survey of the planned APE included both visual and subsurface investigations of high
potential areas expected to be disturbed by the planned assistance. The streambanks inside the APE provided
great visibility for inspection. Both visual reconnaissance and subsurface shovel tests were negative for CR's.
This side of Coweeta Cr shows significant stream laid silty soils. No evidence of cultural resources was
discovered. There is very low potential for NRCS planned activities to impact cultural resources at this location.
Recommendations:
Continue with planned assistance. Should any prehistoric or historic cultural resource(s) or human remains be
uncovered during assisted activities, all work must cease in the area of the discovery, steps should then be taken
to secure and preserve the discovery, and the Cultural Resources Specialist should be contacted ASAP.
Agreed -to -items:
Jim Errante
TYPEDSIGNATURE DATEPREPARED
cc'd to: Morgan Harris
type in names of persons who will receive a copy
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Deed Book/Page D-38/856
STREET ADDRESS:
Please print:
Property Owner:
Property Owner:
PARCEL PIN: 6580387270
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Morgan Harris
(Contractor / Agent)
of Conservation Management Institute
(Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
Telephone:
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature
Date:
Authorized Signature
Date:
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