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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑ No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
0 401 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
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ 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
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes © No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Gordon Hargrove
2b.
County:
Haywood
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Canton IM
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
- -- --I
3.
Owner Information AU(: O 1 2014
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Ruby D. Hargrove
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
WAT
333 -157 ER QUALITY
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
1910 Lovejoy Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Canton, NC 28716
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
ApphcanCis
❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
4d
Street address
147 Rocky Branch Rd
4e
City, state, zip
Canton, NC 28716
4f
Telephone no
'828- 231 -8632
4g
Fax no
,4h
Emaikaddress
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
John Ottinger
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Natural Resource Conservation Service
5c
Street,address
589 Raccoon Rd Suite 203
5d
City, state, zip
Waynesville, NC 28786
5e
Telephone no
828 -452 -2741 3
5f
Fax,no
5g
Email address
john ottinger @nc usda gov
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Pro perty'identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
863442 -5275
lb
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 452545 Longitude -82 903704
1c
Property size
1007 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
West Fork Pigeon River
2b
Water-Quality'Classification of nearest'receiving water
Excellent
2c
River basin
French Broad
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
Eroding hayfield adjacent to agricultural hay field
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all1 existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 1,200
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
Stabilize eroding stream bank and reduce, sedimentation
3e ,Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
In- stream structures such as J -hooks and wing deflectors, bank sloping and toe stabilization Vegetation will be established after construction Trackho
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland orstream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?'
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
Comments
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
E] Preliminary Final
4c
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this,a.,phased project?
❑ Yes ❑X ,No
6b
If yes, explain
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PCN Form — Version 14 January'2009

'C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands 0 Streams —tributaries []'Buffers ❑ 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
Tem ora T
2b
Type of impact
2c
Type of wetland
2d
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (40,11,- other)
2f
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g Total Wetland Impacts:
0
2h Comments
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the °site, then completerthis
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 T
Stabilization
West Fork Pigeon River
PER
Corps
8
270
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4 -
Choose one
-
S5
Choose one
-
S6
Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
270
31 Comments
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PCN Form— Version 1 4 January 2009

4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of t. the U S then indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose -
04
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
o
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID number
5b
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Fl ooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded,
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f Total:
p
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No Ifyes, permiYlD no
51 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 vou MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a. Project is,in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman [:]Other
6b
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Stream name
6e
Buffer
mitigation
required?
�6f
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1
Yes /No
B2 -
Yes /No
B3 -
Yes /No
B4 -
Yes /No
B5 -
Yes /No
B6 -
Yes /No
6h Total Buffer Impacts:
61 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
Design specifications follow natural channel stream design principals and meet NRCS standards and specifications
1b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid;or minimize the proposed Impacts'through construction techniques
Machinery will spend limited time in water Will check machinery, regularly for leaks
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 ® 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
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Perm ittee, Responsible Mitigation
3. Com lete,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 Pa ment,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
5. 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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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
Yes No El
buffer mitigations
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of,the npanan,buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
6c
6d
6e
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required "mitigation
(squ*e,feet)
(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 DiffuselFlow Plan (required by DWQ) I
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a Does, the protect include,or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified I ❑ Yes ❑X No
within one of the NC Ripanan,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?
2b
Does this projectsequire,,a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑X 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
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply)
[]Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006 -246
[]Other
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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PCN Form — Version 114 January 2009

F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la Does,the project involve an expenditur&of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb If you answered, "yes "'to the above, does,the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuantfto the requirements of`the National�or State
❑X 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
❑X 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,
[3 Yes
❑ `No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b Is °this an after - the -fact permit applications
❑Yes
❑X No
2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
L
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably °anticipated future impacts) result in
Yes
❑X 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
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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
0 Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c If-yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
Asheville
,,5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact,Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
NRCS document CPA -52
6. Essential Fish Habitati(Corps Requirement)
6a Will1his,project occur imor near an, area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑Yes ❑X No
6b, What data.sources did you use to determine, whether your site would',impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NRCS`document CPA -152
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?
NRCS Cultural Resources Review
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
No fill will,be place above "bank- full" elevation
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Haywood County GIS records
Gordon Hargrove
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's ftnature
Date
(Agent's signature is °valid only if an authorization
,letter from the applicant,is provided
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NCUENR - Fees and Procedures
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality- Fees and Procedures
Water Quality Permitting 401 £t Buffer Permitting Unit
• Wastewater Branch
Wetlands Applying for a Certification /Permit
401 ii Buffer Permitting Fees and Procedures
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Permitting
Forms Fee Schedule
Certifications and Permits
Applications received as of September 1, 2007 are subject to the following fee schedule:
Frequently Asked
Questions Scale of impacts to wetlands', waters' and streams' Fee
Applying for a Schedule
Certification /Permit
Major' water quality applications: Greater than or equal to one acre of '570.00
Fees and wetlands /waters AND /OR greater than or equal to 150 feet of streams (intermittent or
Procedures perennial)
Avoidance Et
Minimization Minor' water quality applications: Less than one acre of wetlands /waters AND less '240.00
Application than 150 feet of streams (intermittent or perennial)
Forms and
Additional
Documents Checks should be made payable to "N.C. Division of Water Resources."
General
1. Includes all wetlands and waters identified as Waters of the State, including 404 Wetlands,
Certifications
Isolated Wetlands, and other non -404 Wetlands subject to a permitting program administered
Compensatory
by the State of North Carolina
Mitigation
2. Includes all streams claimed by the State of North Carolina. US Army Corps of Engineers stream
Stormwater
categories such as important /unimportant, or Relatively Permanent Waters are not relevant to
Management Plans
this issue
Helpful Links
3. The legislation refers to "major" and "minor" applications. These artificial categories refer to
Transportation Permitting
combined impacts, and have no relationship whatsoever to the actual types of
Express Review
401 Certifications and Isolated Wetlands Permits (Individual and General). Fees are based
Wetlands and Streams
strictly on the scope of impact, not on the type of authorization requested. If you apply for a
Statutes and Rules
401 Certification and an Isolated Wetlands Permit on a single project, the impacts are added
Guides and Manuals
Changes to an existing 401 Water Quality Certification or Isolated Wetlands Permit require a
Stormwater Permitting
to determine the total application fee
Riparian Buffers
Nutrient Offset & Riparian Buffer
Procedures:
Mitigation
Compliance Assistance
All applications must be accompanied by a check for the required amount. Payment must be
Wetlands, Buffers, Streams -
made in full. No applicants or projects are exempt from the fee requirement unless it is
Compliance a Permitting
designated an Emergency Watershed Protection project.
• If payment is not included with the application, the application will be returned to the
Transportation Permitting
applicant as incomplete.
• Program Development
If the correct payment is not included with an Individual or a CAMA permit application, a
Active- Expired 401 WQCs and Buffer Permits
project file will be created, but the applicant wilt receive a letter informing them that the
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project will not be processed until the full payment is provided.
Electronic Document Management System
Changes to an existing 401 Water Quality Certification or Isolated Wetlands Permit require a
Stormwater Permitting
modification to the certification/ permit by DWR. A fee is required with each issuance of a
modification.
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A fee is required for each application submitted, so applicants are encouraged to include as
many project details and phases as possible in the initial application.
• If a project requires a CAMA permit, a separate payment for the 401 Certification is not
required. The Division of Coastal Management administers the fee for both the CAMA Permit
and 401 Certification/ Isolated Wetlands Permit.
No refunds will be issued for denied, modified or withdrawn certification requests. If DWR or
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers retires a project due to insufficient or inaccurate
information, no refunds will be issued.
Nationwide Permits or General Isolated Wetland Permits for minor wetland impacts or those
without wetland or stream fill that do not require written approval do not require payment of
the fee. If an applicant still chooses to submit an application in order to have written approval
to file with their project records, then the fee payment is required if wetland or stream fill is
involved.
Receipts for fees will only be sent upon written request.
Stream impact Will be calculated based on length rather than an area in all cases (regardless
of Individual versus Nationwide permit status or significant versus insignificant channel). This
has been the policy since February 1997 but recently some confusion has developed with some
applicants.
• For non - transportation projects send all five (5) copies of the application for DWR to:
Mailing Address (if sending by first class mail via the US Postal Service):
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
Physical Address (if sending by delivery service, UPS, FedEx, etc.):
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
• For transportation projects send all five (5) copies of the application for DWR to:
Mailing Address (if sending by first class mail via the US Postal Service):
NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
Physical Address (if sending by delivery service, UPS, FedEx, etc.):
NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
For more information, please contact Karen Higgins at 919- 807 -6360.
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1601 AA
Headquarters (Environment and Natural Resources Building): 217 W. Jones St. e'iFA
Archdale Building: 512 N. Salisbury St.
Toll Free: (877) 623 -6748
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
INSTREAM STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED OF ROCK
1) SCOPE
This specification covers the installation of Rock Vanes, J- Hooks, and Cross Vanes at locations
as shown on the construction, plans andas directed by the engineer.
2) PURPOSE
Redirect erosive velocities away from streambanks
Provide aquatic habitat
Cross Vanes may be used for grade control
3) DEFINITIONS
ROCK VANE —,A deflective structure installed pointing upstream, beginning at bankfull sloping
down to the streambed. The angle at which the vane points upstream from the
bank shall be 20 -30 degrees. The slope of the top surface of the vane will be 5 -7
percent. The vane should extend from the bank to approximately 1/3 of channel
width. (See fig. 1)
J -HOOK - A rock vane with a hooked portion on the streambed. The hook provides
additional habitat. (See fig. 2) May included a sill (See fig. 3) which continues
across the stream bed from the hook portion of the structure, perpendicular ,to
the flow and follows the shape and elevation of the stream bed and stream bank
up to interberm or as directed by the engineer.
CROSS VANE - A rock vane from both sides of the stream with a connecting bar on the
streambed. If this structure is used for grade control, the existing streambed
elevation may be increased by no more than 10 percent of bankfull, unless a
greater increase is,provided for,in the approved design. (See fig. 4)
WING
DEFLECTOR - A deflective structure installed with sloping "arms" the slope downward into the
stream bed. The angle the arms point downstream and upstream from the bank
is 20 — 30 degrees. The slope of the top surface of the "arms" will be 2 — 4
percent. The vane should extend from the bank and help identify, the low flow
channel. (See figure on the attached drawing)
ENGINEER - The USDA -NRCS and /or SWCD person(s) who have appropriate construction
approval authority for Practice Standard 580, Streambank and Shoreline
Protection for the specific size and type of structure.
USDA -NRCS page 1 of 6 Rock Structures
North Carolina August 1999
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STREAMBANK — portions of intermittent or perennial streambanks which are eroding at an
accelerated rate due to the effects of stream flow near banks without adequate
vegetative cover and supporting riparian area.
BANKFULL — The stream flow level at which the stream channel is formed and maintained.
The term "bankfull" should not be confused with "the top of the bank ". Persons
who have received training in Natural Stream Channel evaluation shall identify
the bankfull elevation.
THALWEG - The deepest part of the channel where,the highest, channel velocities occur.
4) PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
This practice should be applied as a part of a total Natural, Stream Channel Restoration design.
These structures are not intended to be a total solution to the streambank erosion problem in
themselves. They are to be used as a component of a total streambank management plan, which
may require a number of associated practices. In some cases modification of the stream
dimension, pattern and profile may be required before structures are, installed. The use of rock
structures without considering the stable dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream will most
likely result in failure.
5) PERMITTING
No work, which is,covered by this specification, shall be performed until the Army Corp of
Engineers has issued a Section 404 permit and the Division of Water Quality has issued a
Section 401 certification (if required). The final construction plans and specifications must be
prepared and approved prior to the beginning of construction.
6) EQUIPMENT
• A hydraulic excavator (trackhoe) with a hydraulic "thumb" shall be used to handle and install
the rocks
• All required safety equipment shall be available during construction. Safety equipment
includes but is not limited to hard hats,`gloves, and eye and hearing protection.
7) SUPERVISION
The engineer must be on -site to supervise and inspect each operation as it is performed. No
work, which is covered by this specification, shall be performed in the absence of the engineer
except as approved by the engineer. The work shall be conducted as - directed by the engineer.
The engineer shall be notified a minimum of 24 hours before installation is performed.
8) 'INSTALLATION
USDA -NRCS page 2 of 6 Rock Structures
North Carolina August 1999

• The engineer shall place a marker at the point where the last rock of the structure will meet
the Streambed. This marker shall ,be set at a point, which represents the planned,angle from
bankfull and the planned slope of the structure. The engineer should check to see if this point
is approximately 1/3 of the total channel width.
• Holes for footer rocks shall be excavated in the streambed at the location, elevation and
orientation as directed by the engineer.
• A footer rock of the size and shape as directed by the engineer shall be installed in the hole.
Multiple footer rocks may be required, at the discretion of the engineer or as provided for in
the approved plan.
• A structure rock of the size and shape as directed by the engineer shall be installed on top of
the footer rock.
• Streambed material will be removed,as directed by the engineer if it is required to move the
thalweg of the stream to the point of the structure.
• Streambed material shall be placed on the upstream side of the structure near the bank.
• Equipment shall be operated from the,streambank whenever possible.
• Equipment which appears to be leaking fluids shall be removed to a safe site away from the
stream corridor until it is repaired and confirmed that no leaks exist.
9) ASSOCIATED PRACTICES
• ROOT WADS and related instream structures planned as an integral component of the
natural stream channel restoration design.
• CRITICAL AREA SEEDING shall be applied on all disturbed areas.
• WOODY VEGETATION shall be established on the slop_ ed bank above bankfull and on top
of the bank.
• RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER should be considered.
• LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION shall be installed if livestock are pastured in the area.
10) FIGURES
Figures attached to this specification, illustrate the placement and orientation of the various
instream rock structures which may be included in the plan. Figures are as follows:
Figure 1 — Rock Vane
Figure 2 — J Hook
Figure 3 — J Hook with sill
Figure 4 — Cross Vane
USDA -NRCS page 3 of 6 Rock Structures
North Carolina August 1999

11) ITEMS OF WORK
Items of work to be perform_ ed in conformance with this specification and the construction
details therefore are:
a. Construct bank stabilization measures at the Gordon Hargrove site on the Pigeon River in
Haywood County at the locations as shown on the construction drawings and as directed by
the Engineer.
b. Ingress and egress of dquipment and materials shall be only at locations and through routes
as approved by the Engineer.
c. Provide all equipment, tools, materials and labor required to install two J =Hooks which will
require approximately,40 boulders for each structure (80 total), each boulder approximately
2'x 3'x 4' or of a similar mass.
d. Provide all equipment, tools, materials,and labor required to install one Wing Deflector. The
Wing Deflector will require approximately 20 boulders. Each boulder•shall be
approximately 2'x 3'x 4' or of a similar mass.
e. A total of approximately 100 boulders will be required —approximately 187 tons.
f. Remove all construction debris associated with installation of these structures to an approved
location.
USDA -NRCS page 4 of 6 Rock Structures
North Carolina August 1999

Angle
(in degrees)
k Vane
i View
Angle
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Jiew
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Figure 2
(after Rosgen)
Slope
(in percent)
Rock Vane
Cross Section
Slope
(in percent)
J Hook
Cross Section
USDA -NRCS page 5 of 6 Rock Structures
North Carolina August 1999

Angle
(in degrees)
J Hook with Sill_
Plan View
USDA -NRCS
North Carolina
Slope
(in percent)
J Hook with Sill
Cross Section
Figure 3
(after Rosgen)
Slope
(in percent)
Cross Vane
Cross Section
Figure 4
(after Rosgen)
page 6 of 6 Rock Structures
August 1999
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Streamside Herbaceous Vegetation Specifications
The work shall consist of preparing the area, furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, sod mats, mulch,
fertilizer, inoculate,, soil amendments and anchoring mulch in the designated'areas as specified,
streambanks, access,areas and other areas, disturbed by construction activities
Seedbed Preparation
On sites where equipment can be operated safely the seedbed shall be adequately loosened and,smoothed.
Disking or cultipacking,or both may be�necessary. On sites where equipmentcannovoperate safely, the
seedbed shall be prepared by hand scarifying toprovide a roughened surface,so ,,that,seed will stay in place.
If seeding is done immediately following construction, seedbed preparation may not be required except on
compacted, polished or freshly cut areas
Fertilizing
Evenly distribute lime and fertilizer over the,area to be seeded Uniformly mix lime and,fertilizer into the
top 3 inches of the soil. Where surface material&are predominately gravel,and/or cobble, no incorporation
is required Apply lime�and fertilizer according to soil test results,or at the following rates
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Lime 50 -100 lbs. 1 -2 tons
10 -10 -10 Fertilizer 9 -12 lbs 4 -500 lbs.
,Sod Mats
Strip and stockpile mats -of existing desirable herbaceous vegetation Insure that several inches of sod
remains attached to the vegetation The root systems must remain moist while the vegetation is stockpiled
Place the mats on the lower bank slopes and anchor in place.
Seeding
Temporary Seeding - Use where,needed for erosion,and pollution control, when permanent
vegetation cannot be established due to planting season and where temporary ground cover is needed to
allow native or woody vegetation to become established
Fall, Winter, Spring Seedmg
Per 1000 sq. ft.
Per Acre
Oats
2 lbs
3 bu.
Wheat
21bs.
3 bu.
Summer Seeding
Sudangrass
1 lb.
3545 lbs.
Browntop Millet
1 lb.
30 -40 lbs
Permanent Seedin g — Use in combination with woody °plantings on the apslope side of the riparian
planting. Spring planting,time is ideal for,native perennial warm season grasses. These grasses should be
used when enhancing wildlife habitat is a goal of the riparian planting. Spring planted seed should be
treated with a cold wet,chill process to maximize germination. Fall plantings should be planted with a
lightly sowed cool season annual to hold the soil and do not need the wet chill process To nnprove'wildhfe
habitat existing stands of fescue•can be killed using,an appropriate herbicide and warm season grasses can
be no -till planted into the,sod. Omit fertilizer when establishing native grasses, fertilizer can be applied the
second year to improve the stand.
Fall, Spring Seeding Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
- Native warm season grasses -
Big, Little or Broomsedge Bluestein 0.2 lbs. PLS (pure live seed) 5 lbs. PLS
Eastem,Gamma Grass or Switchgrass 0.5 lb PLS 10 lbs PLS
Mulching
Mulching should be performed within 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch, should be applied on seeded
areas at a rate of 3 bales per 1000 square feet or 15 tons per acre. Apply mulch uniformly Anchor mulch
with a mulch crimper, asphalt tackifier or appropriate mulch netting.

Streamside'Woody Vegetation Establishment
This work consist of securing and planting permanent woody vegetation using rooted stock, unrooted stock and
on site transplants.
Care and Handling
Planting stock should be stored in a cool,moist environment or heeled in. Roots of bareroot,stock shall be kept
moist during planting operations. Container or potted stock shall be kept moist at all times. Theroot balls of
transplanted stock must be kept moist.
Site Preparation
Desirable trees and shrubs on the construction site should be dug and stored. On recently graded sites use
temporary seedings, anchored mulch or erosion control.fabrics to provide surface protection until woody
vegetation becomes established. Sod may be killed by non - selective herbicides the year previous to planting
stock (follow all federal, state and local regulations in the use of herbicides). When hand plantmg;,scalp an area
at least 3 feet in diameter and 2 -4 inches deep. Place plant in the center of the scalped area. On sites where
equipment cannot be operated safely and there are concerns about potential erosion use a non - selective herbicide
to kill vegetation in a 36 inch wide circle or 36 inch wide strip and,plant in,the center of the killed vegetation. If
the site is a row,crop site, reasonably free of weeds, plant stock in the stubble without prior preparation. Sites
with undesirable brush will need initial treatments to facilitate planting and follow -up treatments to prevent
reencroachment.
Planting
Transplants should be replanted to the.same depth they were originally growing. Plant rooted stock in a vertical
position With the root collar approximately V2 inch below the soil surface. The planting trench or hole must be
deep enough and wide enough to permit roots to spread out and down without J- rooting Insert dormant cuttings
to the depth,required to reach adequate soil moisture, leaving 2 to'3 buds above ground. After planting pack soil
around each plant firmly to remove air pockets.
Plant List
Plant Types/
Mature Height
Shrubs, less than 10
Feet in height
Shrubs and trees from
10 to 25 feet in height
Trees greater than 25
Feet in.height
Plant to Plant Spacing Plant List
#' Per Acre
#Per 1000 Sq. Ft.
3 to 6,Teet *Buttoubush, * #`Bankers' Dwarf Willow
1210 -4840 *Elderberry, Highbush Blueberry,
28 -1,10 Hazelnut
6 to 8 feet Alder, Deciduous Holly, Crabapple,
680 -1742 Red Chokeberry, *Silky Dogwood,
15 -28 *Silky Willow, Spicebush,
* #`Streamco' Willow, Serviceberry,
Washington, Hawthorne, Witch Hazel
8 to 12 feet Black Cherry, *Black Willow,
302 -680 Green Ash, Red Maple, River Birch
7 -15 Sycamore, Yellow Poplar, Black Walnut
Persimmon
NOTES- * = Plants suitable for use as dormant cuttings, space cuttings 1.5 -2.5 feet apart, 160-
445 cuttings per 1000 sq. ft. or 6970 -19360 cuttings per acre;
#'= Non - native plants, Plants listed in bold have wildlife value

Landowner Guidance for Contracting Stream Projects
Certain issues can arise when contracting a stream stabilization project that normally do
not arise with more common construction contracts such as building construction or
earth moving projects With most common projects,, there is a high degree of certainty
that the project will be installed exactly as shown on the drawings and with the quantity
of materials estimated. This means that contractors can bid on the fob with a fixed dollar
amount and should not be surprised by unforeseen changes, difficulties, or additional
materials required to complete the job properly If a contract awarded at a fixed' amount
encounters unforeseen issues during construction, problems with the contractor can
occur since these issues can cost the contractor large amounts of money which will
lower their profit margin
While engineering plans are carefully prepared to show the expected extent of work,
stream stabilization projects are sometimes not installed exactly as shown on the plans
Constructing stream projects is unique in that work is being done on a dynamic system
where previously unknown complications are commonly found only after construction
has begun It is not uncommon during construction,for the construction supervisor
(NRCS or SWCD personnel) to determine the need to deviate slightly from the
engineering plans Other factors can impact the time it takes,or the amount of,matenals
required to complete a project. A few examples follow
• In- stream structure installation has a downstream effect causing a need for an
additional structure not shown ,in the plans, or making it possible to omit a
downstream structure
• Availability of suitable construction materials may necessitate,a change of plans
• Equipment operator inexperience or equipment inadequacies can greatly
increase the time required to finish a project
• Stream bed properties such as previously unidentified bedrock seams or deep
unconsolidated stream bed material may decrease or increase required materials
• Large storm events and high flows that happen during construction can have
negative effects that must be repaired
All deviations from the plans affect the installation cost of the project making it either
more or less expensive Material quantities, such as boulders for in- stream structures,
are very difficult to estimate accurately. The relative time required to complete a project
vanes greatly from prdJecf to project These factors make it difficult for both the
contractor and the engineer to predict the cost of installation. Also, there are only a
limited number of contractors that have expenence,with multiple stream projects so
many may underbid a, project'when bidding total cost. When the cost of installation turns
out to be more than a contractor expects, problems can occur especially if the contractor
is being paid a fixed amount for project completion.
For stream stabilization projects several hundred feet or more long and requiring multiple
in- stream structures, it is recommended that the landowner contract the job with
provisions to accommodate payment for changes to the plans or unexpected material
expenses. It can be problematic to try°to work out costs for these issues once
construction is underway. There are various ways'to setup your contract to avoid
problems during construction Work with your contractor to come to good terms on how
to set up the contract so that unexpected issues can be easily resolved. And contact
your NRCS or SWCD representative for advice.
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