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Dennison, Laurie
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From: Scarbraugh, Anthony
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 8:34 AM
To: Dennison, Laurie
Subject: FW: New Bern Solar Farm - No Written Concurrence Required
Attachments: 19549.NW18.Scarborugh.Rvsd.pdf
Laurie,
This is a modification to DWR Project 2013 -1111. It is still a courtesy copy.
Thanks,
Anthony
Anthony Scarbraugh
Environmental Senior Specialist
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations Section
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 948 -3924
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From: CPascarosa [ mailto :CPascarosa@)ecslimited.com]
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 2:04 PM
To: Scarbraugh, Anthony
Cc: Wescott, William G SAW
Subject: RE: New Bern Solar Farm - No Written Concurrence Required
Anthony,
On October 10, 2013, ECS submitted a PCN application for the above referenced site. Your subsequent reply
is below. At that time, the site plan included three proposed road crossings through the jurisdictional tributary
on the central portion of the site. The previous application included three road crossings, impacting 0.009
acres of the jurisdictional tributary on the central portion of the site. A total of 6.0 cubic yards of fill material
was to be placed below the plane of the ordinary high water mark within the drainage feature.
The site plans have been slightly revised. The current site plans include four proposed road crossings. The
area of proposed impacts has not changed (0.009 acre). The volume of fill to be placed below the ordinary
high water mark has been reduced to 4.64 cubic yards. A copy of the revised PCN application and site plan
are included for your records.
Do you need a hard copy submitted for your records, or does the. pdf suffice?
C. PAUL PASCAROSA

ECS Carolinas, LLP, T: 910 - 686 -9114 C: 910 -547 -5665 F: 910 -686 -9666 www ecslimited.com
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
From: Scarbraugh, Anthony [ mailto: anthony.scarbraugh(&ncdenr.govl
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 9:13 AM
To: mchoen(&stratasolar.com
Cc: CPascarosa
Subject: New Bern Solar Farm - No Written Concurrence Required
Mr. Cohen,
After review of the courtesy Pre - Construction Notification application received on October 17, 2013 by the Division of
Water Resources, this Office has determined the requested impact is below the threshold for written authorization as
long as all conditions of General Water Quality Certification Number 3890 are met, which a copy has been attached. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
Anthony Scarbraugh
Anthony Scarbraugh
Environmental Senior Specialist
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations Section
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 948 -3924
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November 4, 2013
Mr. Anthony Scarbraugh
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office
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Washington, North Carolina 27889
Reference: Revision - Nationwide Permit #18
New Bern Farm
3850 U.S. Highway 17
Emul, Craven County, North Carolina
ECS Project: 22:19549
Dear Mr. Scarbraugh:
On behalf of Strata Solar Development, LLC, ECS is providing you a copy of the revised pre - construction
notification (PCN) form for recordation purposes. The intent of this correspondence is to provide you a
copy of the revised site plan.
On October 10, 2013, ECS submitted a PCN application for the above referenced site. At that time, the
site plan included three proposed road crossings through the jurisdictional tributary on the central portion
of the site. The previous application included three road crossings, impacting 0.009 acres of the
jurisdictional tributary on the central portion of the site. A total of 6.0 cubic yards of fill material was to be
placed below the plane of the ordinary high water mark within the drainage feature.
The site plans have been slightly revised. The current site plans include four proposed road crossings.
The area of proposed impacts has not changed (0.009 acre). The volume of fill to be placed below the
ordinary high water mark has been reduced to 4.64 cubic yards. A copy of the revised PCN application
and site plan are included for your review.
Contact Mr. Paul Pascarosa at (910) 686 -9114 or via email (cpascarosaCaecslimtied.com) with any
questions.
Respectfully submitted,
ECS Carolinas, LLP
C. Paul Pascarosa
Environmental Project Manager
Enclosure: PCN Application
Revised Site Plans (Sheets 1 to 4)
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Michael T Brame, PWS
Environmental Principal
cc: Mr. William Wescott, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mr. Brent Niemann, Strata Solar Development, LLC (via email)
Mr. George Retschle, Ballentine Associates, P.A. (via email)
Mr. Ryan Conchilla, ECS Carolinas, LLP (via email)
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Q Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 18 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑X Yes ❑ No lemail attached
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
Q 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑X Yes ❑ No Q Yes ❑ No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank ❑ Yes ❑X No
or in -lieu fee program.
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h Yes ❑ No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes Q No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: New Bern Farm
2b. County: Craven County
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Emul
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Joseph E. Thomas
3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 814 /Page 214
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: P.O. Box 337
3e. City, state, zip: Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
3f. Telephone no.: 252 - 635 -7476
3g. Fax no.: 252 - 637 -7985
3h. Email address: joe @thomasdev.com
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent Q Other, specify: Solar Farm Developer
4b. Name:
Mr. Mike Cohen
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Strata Solar Development, LLC
4d. Street address:
50101 Governor's Drive, Suite 208
4e. City, state, zip:
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517
4f. Telephone no.:
919- 960 -6015
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
mcohen @stratasolar.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Mr. C. Paul Pascarosa
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
ECS Carolinas, LLP
5c. Street address:
7211 Ogden Business Land, Suite 201
5d. City, state, zip:
Wilmington, North Carolina 28411
5e. Telephone no.:
910 -686 -9114
5f. Fax no.:
910 -686 -9666
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): C
Craven County Parcel ID #2 -042 -030
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I
I Latitude: 35.2087 Longitude: - 77.0566
1c. Property size: 4
40 acre portion of a larger 98.5 acre parcel
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: U
Unamed trib. to Little Swift Creek, 1,000 ft southwest
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C
Class C, NSW
2c. River basin: N
Nuese
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is currently used for agricultural purposes. The site is located in an area that can generally be described as rural. There are three
jurisdictional tributaries (i.e. Waters of the U.S.) traversing the site, and a relatively permanent water (Waters of the U.S.) along the northern boundary
of the site. A jurisdictional wetland is located west of the current project boundaries, but with the legal parcel boundary
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property : Four (4) Waters of the U.S.; 1,900'x3', 1850x3',
1,800x3', and, 550'x4'. Totaling 19,600 sq. ft =.44,
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PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
I. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑X Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWO (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres) '
W1 -
Choose one
Choose one
-
W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
-
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
_
W4 -
Choose one
Choose one
-
W5 -
Choose one
Choose one
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
_
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 -
Choose one
_
S2 -
Choose one
S3 -
Choose one
_
S4 -
Choose one
S5 -
Choose one
S6 -
Choose one
_
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or type
01 P Unnamed tributary to Little Swift Creek Fill Other 0.002
02 P Unnamed tributary to Little Swift Creek Fill Other 0.003
03 P Unnamed tributary to Little Swift Creek Fill Other 0 003
04 P Unnamed tributary to Little Swift Creek Fill Other 0 001
water 4f. Total open 0.009
drainage features on the site are man -made field ditches. They are not mapped on USGS mapping or the printed version of the USDA so-
ping. During our site visit an ordinary high water mark was observed. Therefore, the Corps determined the field ditches are jurisdictional
itaries (a.k.a. Waters of the U.S.). The drainage features are not streams (correspondence from DWQ attached).
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. __[5
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond !a e^ .I
Flooded I Filled I Excavated I Flooded I Filled I Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. r(sqace
Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1
number — mitigation impact
Permanent (P) or required? (square
B1
Yes/No
B2
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
During the initial assessment, the site was approximately 60 acres. ECS identified five jurisdictional tributaries traversing the site and a jurisdictional
wetland area on the northwest portion of the site. Our client, Strata Solar Development, LLC, reduced the project footprint to 40 acres and excluded
two jurisdictional tributaries and the jurisdictional wetland area from the project footprint.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The proposed road crossings are located at four locations along the jurisdictional tributary on the central portion of the site. These road crossing are
critical to provide access during construction and for maintenance of the solar farm after construction. Other wetland impacts were avoided.
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?
❑ Yes Q No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
11 Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete If Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
S. Complete If Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ❑X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
less than 1 acre
2b. Does this proj ect require a Stormwater Management Plan?
O Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
According to the site Engineer, Ballentme Associates, P.A., the project will follow the requirements of the SWU -101 State Storm Water Application for
sites located in a Coastal County
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
DWR
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Craven county
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply):
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑X Other: Coastal County
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
ZCoastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
ORW
(check all that apply):
BSession Law 2006 -246
[]Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑X Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑X Yes ❑ No
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PION Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes
Q No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
Q No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after- the -fact permit application?
❑Yes
Q No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
Yes
Q No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Sewage will not be produced as a result of this project
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑X Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Correspondence from USFWS and NCNHP, attached
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes Q No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
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
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
North Carolina Division of Cultural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office - GIS Service. Figure attached
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes Q No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
North Carolina Floodplam Mapping Information System, www ncfioodmaps.com, Figure attached
C. Paul Pascarosa
revised 11/4/13
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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CPascarosa
From: Wescott, William G SAW [ William .G.Wescott @usace.army.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 201312:01 PM
To: CPascarosa
Subject: RE: New Bern Farm
Paul,
After our phone conversation and after reviewing the drawings I believe the installation of three culverts fits better with a
Nationwide Permit 18.
According to the drawings, the total discharge of fill material below the plane of ordinary high water will be 6 cubic yards
As proposed, the project is authorized under Nationwide Permit 18 and does not require the submittal of a PCN form to
the USACE. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 910 - 251 -4629.
William Wescott
--- Original Message-- -
From: CPascarosa [mailto :CPascarosa @ecslimited.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 201311:33 AM
To: Wescott, William G SAW
Subject: [EXTERNAL] New Bern Farm
William,
On behalf of Strata Solar Development, LLC, ECS is coordinating the permitting efforts for the proposed solar farm
located at the above referenced site. The subject site is located east of the residential dwelling located at 3850 NC
Highway 17 in Emul, Craven County, North Carolina. Based on the jurisdictional determination (SAW - 2012 - 01454)
issued on March 6, 2013, there are three jurisdictional tributaries traversing the site, and a relatively permanent water
(RPW) along the northern boundary of the site. It is our understanding the USACE has determined these features to be
Waters of the U.S.
The proposed solar farm includes the placement of three (3) 46 -foot long culverts within the jurisdictional tributary on the
central portion of the site. The placement of said culverts will result in 414 square feet of impacts to Waters of the U.S.
The volume of material below the ordinary high water mark will be 6.0 cubic yards. Plan view and cross section site plans
have been provided for your review.
Based on our telephone conversation on October 9, 2013, the proposed activity is permissible under Nationwide Permit #
14. According to USACE requirements, pre - construction notification is not required for a NW -14 if impacts to Waters of
the U.S. are less than 1/10 acre and there are no discharges to special aquatic sites. ECS is seeking concurrence from
the USACE for record keeping purposes. After your review, can you provide your opinion regarding this matter. Thank
you for time.
Sincerely,
C. PAUL PASCAROSA
Environmental Project Manager

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Ernul, North Carolina
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Soils within site boundary;
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CPascarosa
From: Adams, Amy [amy.adams @ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:17 AM
To: CPascarosa
Subject: RE* No Buffer Required?
No buffers apply on that site.
Amy Adams
Environmental Senior Specialist
401/Wetlands Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
Washington Regional Office
252 946 6481
—E -mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties —
From: CPascarosa [mailto :CPascarosa @ecslimited.com]
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:04 AM
To: Adams, Amy
Subject: FW: No Buffer Required?
I received your email on August 20, 2012 regarding the stream buffers at the site referred to as Trenton
Farm 1 In Jones County Does your response include the site located in Craven County as well'? I have
attached the figures again for your reference. Thanks
C. PAUL PASCAROSA
Environmental Project Manager
ECS Carolinas, LLP, T 910- 686 -9114 C 910 -547 -5665 F 910 - 686 -9666 www ecslimited com
From: CPascarosa
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:43 PM
To: 'amy.adams @ncdenr.gov'
Cc: 'Wescott, William G SAW'
Subject: No Buffer Required?
Amy,
I am working on another site located east of 3850 Highway 17, south of Atkins In Craven County (laUlong,
35 2087 E, 77.0566 N). The site is currently used for agricultural purposes The current project involves
a proposed solar farm. There are series of non- junsdictional ditches and jurisdictional tributaries (i e
ditches) oriented north to south, and a RPW along the northern property of the site (see attached
figures) Each of the features are man -made. Based on a review of the USGS mapping and Soil Survey,
there is no swale, valley or blue line feature that would represent a stream The site appears to be
located on an interstream divide. ECS did not complete a Stream Identification Form for this site.
Although the features are jurisdictional according to USACE requirements, the State buffer requirements
do not appear to apply to the site Can you review the attached information and provide a response via
email? Thank you in advance for your time.
C. PAUL PASCAROSA
Environmental Project Manager
ECS Carolinas, LLP 7211 Ogden Business Park, Suite 201, Wilmington, NC 28411
T 910- 686 -9114 C 910 -547 -5665 F 910 - 686 -9666 www ecslimited com
ConfidenhaUpropnetary message/attachments Delete message/attachments if not intended recipient
9/11/2012

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United States Department of the Interior
Ryan Conchilla
ECS Carolinas, LLP
9001 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27617 -7505
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726
July 16, 2012
Re: New Bern Farm LLC- Craven County, NC
Dear Mr. Conchilla:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally - protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally - protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non - federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally- listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally- protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
I The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species of concern.

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally- listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally- protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above - referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally- listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down - gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http://%v%vw.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
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We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at
(919) 856 -4520 ext. 26.
Sincerely,
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Conservation, Planning, and Community Affairs
Beverly Eaves Perdue Linda Pearsall Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 3, 2012
To: Ryan Conchilla, Environmental Project Manager, ECS Carolinas, LLP
From: Laura Gadd, Botanist, NC Natural Heritage Program
Re: Review for Presence of Endangered/Threatened Species and Wildlife Preserves at the New Bern Farm in Craven
County, NC.
ECS Project: 06.15792
Thank you for contacting the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) about records of rare species or natural
communities within the vicinity of the New Bern Farm near Ernul, Craven County. There is one Significant Natural
heritage Area (SNHA) approximately one mile southwest of the property boundary. Cool Springs Sand Ridge and Swamp
SNHA is a highly significant natural area that supports many natural communities and rare species. Below is a list of rare
species and natural communities known from the Cool Springs Sand Ridge and Swamp SNHA:
Rare animal species include:
Rafinesque's Big -eared Bat - Coastal Plain subspecies (Corynorhinus rafinesquH macrotis) — NC: Special Concern,
US: Federal Species of Concern
Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) — NC: Special Concern
Bald Eagle (Sternula antillarum) — NC: Threatened
Rare plant species include:
Coastal Goldenrod (Solidago villosicorpa) — NC: Endangered, US: Federal Species of Concern
Pondspice (Litsea aestivalis) — NC: Special Concern - Vulnerable, US: Federal Species of Concern
Catchfly Cutgrass (Leersia lenticularis) — NC: Significantly Rare
There are two historic plant records from this site:
Raven's Seedbox (Ludwigia raveniil — NC: Threatened, US: Federal Species of Concern
Beadle's Coreopsis ( Coreopsis heliontholdes) — NC: Significantly Rare
Natural Communities include:
Tidal Swamp (Cypress -Gum Subtype)
Small Depression Pocosin (Typic Subtype)
Nonriverine Swamp Forest (mixed Subtype)
Dry Oak- Hickory Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype)
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Pine /Scrub Oak Sandhill (Coastal Fringe Subtype)
Pine /Scrub Oak Sandhill (Mixed Oak Subtype)
Pone Pine Woodland (Typic Subtype)
Wet Pine Flatwoods (Typic Subtype)
Coastal Plain Semipermanent Impoundment)
Xeric Sandhill Scrub (Typic Subtype)
Bay Forest
Small Depression Drawdown Meadown (Boggy Pool Subtype)
Small Depression Shrub Border
These records of rare species and natural communities indicate an increased potential for their occurrence within the
site boundaries, should suitable habitat exist there. Please contact the NC Natural Heritage Program and /or the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission if these or other rare species are found within the project area. If rare species are found,
we request that you design the project to minimize impacts to the populations and their habitat.
The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas. You may check
the Natural Heritage Program database website at http: / /portal.ncdenr.org/web /nho /database- search to search for
listings of rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county of interest.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919 - 707 -8647 if you have questions or need further information.

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