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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150647 Ver 1_401 Application_20150615June 29, 2015 Mr. Craig Brown U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh District Regulatory Branch 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 and 20ISO s4T PARTNERS, LLC Ms. Cherri Smith \�qe NC DWQ, 401 /Wetlands Unit PAID 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699 -1650 o'�E 0 2 X015 Re: Pre - Construction Notification Application F�FR P FSOU Sun Devil Solar Project RM�n NHS Highway 158 Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina Approximate Center: 36.434407 °N, 77.970651 °W Dear Mr. Brown and Ms. Smith, On behalf of FLS Energy, Inc., we are submitting this Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) application for temporary and permanent impacts to waters of the U.S. including wetlands from three culvert installations at the proposed Sun Devil Solar Project for a site access roadway. The project will result in the loss of 117 linear feet of stream and less than 0.04 acre of permanent impacts to waters of the U.S. including wetland and stream habitat. Per the requirements of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) and the Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Certification 3886, this PCN is being submitted to the NCDWQ and USACE for approval. Proiect Information The project site is approximately 29 acres located approximately 2.75 miles west of Littleton, NC on the north of Highway 158 and west of Bobbitt Road (Warren County PINS 3907 -28 -7373, 3908 -30 -0526, 3908 -30 -6572, and 3908 -31- 2785). The site consists of approximately 23 acres of dense woodland with an approximately 5,400 -foot planned road easement with variable land cover, including approximately 2,000 feet of cleared land along the northernmost extent, approximately 1,600 feet of an overgrown previously cleared corridor along an old berm, a small stretch of approximately 150 feet of woodlands, and a second previously cleared easement with pockets of shrub /scrub vegetation along the southern approximately 1,600 feet nearest the project area. The project access easement was designed from the north after the original planned access from the south, across the Seaboard Coast Railroad easement 101 W Worthington Avenue, Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28203 0 (980) 949 -8523 305 Camp Craft Rd, Suite 575, Austin, TX 78746 • (512) 222 -1125 Pre - Construction Notification Sun Devil Solar Project PARTNERS. LLG was denied by the railroad. The proposed project consists of a 5 megawatt (MW) solar energy facility which will deliver renewable energy to the local utility grid. Jurisdictional Waters The planned roadway access easement of the project includes three jurisdictional crossings (Figure 1), where the planned route intersects two jurisdictional stream crossings (S1 and S2), one of which coincides with a wetland (WA /S2), and a wetland only crossing (WB). Crossing 1 corresponds to stream S1, Crossing 2 corresponds to wetland WB, and Crossing 3 corresponds to both stream S2 and wetland WA (Figure 1). The two jurisdictional streams are unnamed tributaries to Big Stone House Creek and run from east to west through the planned access easement of the project (Figure 2). The streams cross oriented roughly perpendicular the easement, approximately 137 linear feet, and averages 5.25 feet wide. Stream S1 is a perennial stream with a defined bed and bank with clear evidence of an ordinary high water mark. The stream has been channelized and is nearly straight through the property. Stream S2 is an intermittent stream with defined bed and bank and evidence of an ordinary high water mark. Additionally, two swale wetlands (WA and WB) are located along the planned project easement. No other jurisdictional waters of the US, including wetlands, were noted on the site. Summary of Proposed Impacts In order to access the site, a road will be installed with a 66" diameter culvert in S1 and 24" diameter culverts in S2 and WB. Rip rap will be keyed in on either side of the culverts for stabilization. Coffer dams will be temporarily installed on either side of the culverts in S1 and S2 to allow for work in the dry. The following tables summarizes the proposed impacts to streams and wetlands: Average Stream Stream Types of Impacts Stream Type Permanent Temporary Identification Width Impact (LF) Impact (LF) (LF) Stream S1 Culvert, coffer (UT to Big Stone 7 dams and energy Perennial 77 87 House Creek) dissipater Stream S2 Culvert and coffer (UT to Big Stone 3.5 Intermittent 40 50 dams House Creek) Impact Totals (LF) 117 137 Pre - Construction Notification Sun Devil Solar Project PARTNERS, LLC The number and width of the crossings have been limited to the bare minimum to safely construct and operate the solar farm. Road crossings were designed perpendicular to the stream to minimize impacts. The project construction, including the installation of the culverts, will be completed in accordance with state and federal regulations, including the NCDWQ Stormwater rules and Nationwide and Regional Conditions (Nationwide and Regional). Closing We appreciate your prompt review of this PCN. If we can facilitate your review in any way, please do not hesitate to contact James McRacken at imcracken @energvrenewaloartners.com or (980) 949 -8523, Ext 203 Sincerely, James McRacken, Jr. Senior Scientist Attachments: Pre - Construction Notification Form Figure 1— Site Location and Jurisdictional Features Figure 2 — USGS Topographic Map Attachment A— Kleinfelder Engineering Sheets E -1, E -2, E -3 and Detail 1 Attachment B — Endangered Species Report and USFWS Concurrence Letter Attachment C — Agent Authorization Letters Attachment D — PJD Submittal (USACE only) Permanent Wetland Type of Temporary Identification Impact Wetland Type Forested? Impact Impact (ac) (ac) Roadbed Headwater WA Fill Wetland No 0.05 0 Roadbed Headwater WB Fill Wetland No 0.03 0 Impact Totals (ac) 0.08 0 The number and width of the crossings have been limited to the bare minimum to safely construct and operate the solar farm. Road crossings were designed perpendicular to the stream to minimize impacts. The project construction, including the installation of the culverts, will be completed in accordance with state and federal regulations, including the NCDWQ Stormwater rules and Nationwide and Regional Conditions (Nationwide and Regional). Closing We appreciate your prompt review of this PCN. If we can facilitate your review in any way, please do not hesitate to contact James McRacken at imcracken @energvrenewaloartners.com or (980) 949 -8523, Ext 203 Sincerely, James McRacken, Jr. Senior Scientist Attachments: Pre - Construction Notification Form Figure 1— Site Location and Jurisdictional Features Figure 2 — USGS Topographic Map Attachment A— Kleinfelder Engineering Sheets E -1, E -2, E -3 and Detail 1 Attachment B — Endangered Species Report and USFWS Concurrence Letter Attachment C — Agent Authorization Letters Attachment D — PJD Submittal (USACE only) Pre-[onstruction1Notification Sun Devil Solar Project mmw,na' uv PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FORM OF W n TF9 o� oG Office Use Only: r Corps action ID no. o ,Liaor-ens 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 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit or General Permit (GP) number: ❑X Yes ❑ No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) Page 1 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009 ❑X 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. 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: ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑X 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. 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes ❑X No below. 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Sun Devil Solar Project 2b. County: Warren 2c. Nearest municipality / town- Littleton 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A /nn e 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: (See attached for complete owner information) vv� `�lrlll 3b. Deed Book and Page No. / ® 9 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): �FNR. '?U1 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.. I 3h. Email address Page 1 of 10 PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent 4b. Name: Greg S K. Ness 4c. Business name FLS Energy, Inc. 5b. (if applicable): Energy Renewal Partners, LLC. 4d. Street address: 130 Roberts Street 4e. City, state, zip: Asheville, NC 28801 4f. Telephone no : (828) 350 -3993 4g. Fax no.: (980) 949 -8523 ❑X Other, specify: Site developer with lease on property 4h. Email address: gness @flsenergy.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: James McRacken Jr. 5b. Business name Energy Renewal Partners, LLC. (if applicable): 5c. Street address: 101 W. Worthington Avenue, Suite 120 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28203 5e. Telephone no.: (980) 949 -8523 5f. Fax no.: (980) 949 -8530 5g. Email address: jmcracken @energyrenewalpartners.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 36.432392 1c. Property size: 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: 3908300526, 3908306572 ,3908312785,3907287373 Longitude: -77.970196 29 acres Big Stone House Creek C 2c. River basin: Roanoke 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 consists of approximately 23 acres of dense woodland within the panel area. Approximately 6 acres of proposed access road will be constructed generally along existing logging roads and maintained property access easements. The subject property is bound to the south by the Seaboard Coast railroad and Highway 158. The property is surrounded by cultivated cropland, standing forests, and rural residential development. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.08 I 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 137 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The project consists of a 5MW AC solar energy facility which will deliver renewable energy to the local utility grid. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See attached sheet 14. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / Comments: Requested 6/26/15 Updated 7/1/15 PJD attached project (including all prior phases) in the past? q 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: Energy Renewal Partners, LLC Name (if known): Jesse Degnan Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. Requested 6/26/2015, updated request sent 7/112015 5. Project History lI 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for El Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? 6b. If yes, explain ❑ Yes ❑X No Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): X❑ Wetlands ❑X 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. 2b. 2c. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of number length Permanent (P) or Corps (404,10) or impact Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) DWQ (401, other) (acres) Temporary (T) Choose one S2 W1 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - Choose one 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 x/1/6 Choose one Choose one Yes /No 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 2h. Comments: SEE ATTACHED WETLAND IMPACTS TABLE 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. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length Permanent (P) or width (linear Temporary (T) (feet) feet) S1 Choose one S2 Choose one S3 Choose one S4 Choose one S5 Choose one S6 Choose one 3i. Comments: SEE ATTACHED STREAM IMPACTS TABLE 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Open Water Impacts ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 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 Temporary (T) O1 N/A Choose one Choose O2 Choose one Choose O3 Choose one Choose O4 Choose one Choose you MUST fill out Section D of this form 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: "/H 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland purpose of pond (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one I P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g. Comments: N/A 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. Protect is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other: 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2 number — mitigation impact impact Permanent (P) or required? (square (square Temporary (T) feet) feet) B1 Yes /No B2 Yes /No B3 Yes /No B4 Yes /No B5 Yes /No B6 Yes /No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments: N/A Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. The road crossings are necessary to access and maintain the site The number and width of the crossings have been limited to the bare minimum to safely construct and operate the solar farm The original access route crossed two wetlands and one stream that now are being avoided by the longer proposed route along an upland ridge Road crossings were designed perpendicular to streams to minimize impacts. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan developed for the Site will include the implementation of silt fencing, temporary coffer dams and energy dissipators. These measures will be utilized to perform work in dry conditions Instream work will be minimized and work will be conducted in uplands as practicably practical. Pre - fabricated culverts will be placed into streams complete to minimize impacts Coffer dams will be removed after construction is complete. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ❑X No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this El Payment to in -lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A Type: Choose one Quantity: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity: Type: Choose one 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: 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. N/A Page 6 of 10 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 E] Yes OX No buffer mitigation? 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. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square 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). N/A 6h. Comments. Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes 0 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? 1.3% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? 0 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: See attached Stormwater Management Plan Description. 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): 3c.. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply (check all that apply): 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a; Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? NCDEMLR Warren County ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed 0 Other: Raleigh Office ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW ❑ORW ❑Session Law 2006 -246 ❑Other: NSA ❑ Yes FX� No ❑ Yes ❑ No Z Yes ❑ No Page 8of10 PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b. 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)? 1 c. 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, E] Yes 0 No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application? El Yes 0 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 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. No sewage will be generated at the site. Portable toile s will be utilized during construction and waste will be trucked off -site Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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 ❑X 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? Pilot Environmental, Inc completed a Threatened and Endangered Species Report for the site, which included a review of the USFWS Endangered Species Database USFWS reviewed and responded to the project on February 20, 2015 See Attachment B for Pilot's report and USFWS response 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or 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? www.habitat.noaa.gov, NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper 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? NC Historical Preservation Office GIS Service - www.gis.ncdre gov 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements- 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? fema.maps.arcgis.com, FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) Community Panel Numbers 3720390800J and 3720390600J Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 10 ❑X No 7/1/2015 Date A3. Owner Information Name(s) on Recorded 3a. Deed: 3b. Deed Book and Page No.: 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone No.: 3g. Fax No.: 3h. Email address: Pontiac Plywood, Inc. 563/620 and 713/160 Hunter Stone 3204 Nash St. N., Suite C Wilson, NC 27896 252 - 230 -9068 Ernest C. and Dorothy S. Bobbitt 367/249 623 Wilson St. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 252 - 537 -5818 Norman Perry Bobbitt 367/249 and 210/452 PO Box 1173 Littleton, NC 27850 252 - 586 -4286 Name(s) on Recorded 3a. Deed: 3b. Deed Book and Page No.: 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone No.: 3g. Fax No.: 3h. Email address: Pontiac Plywood, Inc. 563/620 and 713/160 Hunter Stone 3204 Nash St. N., Suite C Wilson, NC 27896 252 - 230 -9068 Ernest C. and Dorothy S. Bobbitt 367/249 623 Wilson St. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 252 - 537 -5818 Norman Perry Bobbitt 367/249 and 210/452 PO Box 1173 Littleton, NC 27850 252 - 586 -4286 Name(s) on Recorded 3a. Deed: 3b. Deed Book and Page No.: 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone No.: 3g. Fax No.: 3h. Email address: Pontiac Plywood, Inc. 563/620 and 713/160 Hunter Stone 3204 Nash St. N., Suite C Wilson, NC 27896 252 - 230 -9068 Ernest C. and Dorothy S. Bobbitt 367/249 623 Wilson St. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 252 - 537 -5818 Norman Perry Bobbitt 367/249 and 210/452 PO Box 1173 Littleton, NC 27850 252 - 586 -4286 63e. Project Description Approximatley 75 rows of solar panels will be installed east -west. Panels will be mounted above ground and an underground collection system of electric cables will connect the panels to three transformer /inverter pads and connect to the existing power line along US Highway 158. Standard construction equipment, including earthmoving equipment, will be used during construction. See attached Site Plan. C2. Wetland Impacts Table Wetland Permanent Temporary Type of Wetland Type Forested? Type of Identification Impact (ac) Impact (ac) Impact Identification Impact (If) Jurisdiction Width (If) Type Jurisdiction Roadbed Headwater Culvert, coffer WA 0.023 0 Fill Wetland No Corps Corps Stone House Roadbed Headwater WB 0.015 0 Fill Wetland No Corps Impact Totals (UT to Big 40 10 (ac): 0.038 0 Stone House coffer dams C3. Stream Impacts Table Stream Permanent Temporary Average Stream Types of Impacts Stream Type of Identification Impact (If) Impact (If) Width (If) Type Jurisdiction Stream S1 Culvert, coffer (UT to Big 77 10 7 dams and energy Perennial Corps Stone House dissipater Creek) Stream S2 (UT to Big 40 10 3.5 Culvert and Intermittent Corps Stone House coffer dams Creek) Impact Totals (If): 117 20 E2d. Stormwater Management Plan Description The amount of disturbed acreage permitted is for the entire site, 41.5 acres. The actual disturbed area will be much less and limited to the areas required to install the solar panel posts in the ground by mechanical methods, installation of the panels on the posts, and trenching to install electrical conduit. Access to the internal portions of the site will be around the perimeter of the site. If any rutting or land disturbance occurs on these access drives, it will be stabilized and timber logging mats placed in these locations. No drainage patterns are being changed with this project. Stormwater will primarily be treated through overland sheet flow across herbaceous ground cover. The total new impervious area of- 103,068 square feet (1.30% of the site) will be spread out across the entire project area with no more than 41,247 square feet in any drainage area. Therefore, the site is a low density development. 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BEFORE ANY CULVERT INSTALLATION P;R ES BEGIN, INSTALL PERIMETER SUN DEVIL SOLAR SITE DRIVEWAY CULVERT STORM DRAINAGE CALCULATION EROSION CONTROL AS SHOWN. [c THE OF I Ct (INLET) p TOTAL DihaO SIZE UPPER LOWER 1 SURVEY PROVIDED BY SACK SURVEYING 8 PIPE AREA (AC) INTENSITY p FLOW (ty) 9LOP! (RIRI Mull (Nsee) LENGTH (R) TOP EL (R) PIPE MAPPING, DATED 02 -10 -2015 - CONL. (I„R1f) (AREA) FLOW (eh) Iln) On) INVERT (R) INVERT (R) MATERIAL (KLEINFELDER 2. REMOVE ALL SURFACE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS AT CROSSING LOCATION - r 2. CONTOURS PROVIDED BY CONNECT NCOOT. PIPE 8.29 5.0 7.03 0.30 73.7 13.3 0.0050 I 22.1 24 5.5 2400 28787 28749 29036 CLAS9IV RCP _ r CONNECT.NCDO7 GOV Bright People. Right Solutions. 3. PREPARE EXISTING SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION BY REMOVING UNACCEPTABLE SOILS ,� PIPE z 4 ae s.B 703 030 ee ee 0.0050 1e 0 24 5.5 25.00 289.75 � 2e9.62 292 13 cuss Iv RCP AND DEBRIS I PIPE 7 215.65 28.1 I 7.03 030 321 0 321 0 T 00189 57 5 68 21.0 24.00 267.91 287 48 275.28 CLASS IV RCP 9. PARENT PARCEL INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER: PONTIAC PLYWOOD INC. ALL CULVERTS MUST HAVE 8' MINIMUM COVER DEEO BOOK: 583 PAGE: 620 3606 GATENMY CENTRE BLVD.. SUNS 200 4. TEMPORARILY DIKE STREAM AND DIVERT STREAM FLOW AROUND CONSTRUCTION AREA - - - - MaRRISmuE. NC:7sw USING PUMP AROUND DETAIL PROVIDED. PUMP WATER FROM WORK AREA TO i _ - �� �� � - O - - TAX PARCEL ID: 3907287373 HE Bt E� - PHD ESTABLISH DRY WORKING CONDITIONS WITHIN LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE - _ �� J` -- m 4 PROPERTY DOES NOT LIE IN A F. E.M A. SPECIAL 1 WV.W,.LEINF R.cOM (_ 5. INSTALL ACCESS ROAD GRAVEL, CULVERT, FLARED END SECTIONS AND RIP RAP ENERGY -_ - -� .- 3� SLOE SETBACK -- _ / FLOOD HAWtD AREA REF. PANEL 372039060od, _ jt DATED JULY 03 2007. PROPOSED SOLAR ARRAY PV / 1'1 PROPOSED DISSIPATER -' / / I - � MODULES ON GROUND MOUNTED ,. PERMANENT FENCE 5. CULVERTS SHALL BE BURIED A MINIMUM OF 8' RACKING SYSTEM (TYP.) �' I LINE MIN. 20 OF ITS DIAMETER TO FACILITATE THE 6. RETURN STREAM FLOW BY REMOVING PUMP AROUND PUMPS AND DIKES APPROXIMATE / , ) SETBACK FROM MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC UFE . ARRAYS (TYP.) \ - _ CENTERLINE LOCATION OF /'' TRIBUTARY - - 1 6 DISTURBANCE AT THE TRIBUTARY CROSSING PROPOSED LIMITS UNNAMED -_ } \\ _ OF DISTURBANCE - / - I SHALL (r- - EXNET PRACTICABLE FOR INSTALLATION GN \rr m> CK 11; REVISIONS DWN APP OSN CHK ' REV DESCRIPTION DATE -- SF F i SF - SF FS FS \ -' - _ S \ � m �I \ \ ' I �l, I Ix o I - IINSET A SEE THIS SHEET 3 PROPOSED POINT OF I I ` I > INTERCONNECTION (EXACT . III I LOCATION TO BE STAKED IN FIELD BY DUKE ENERGY) ( \\ 244- PERMANENT GATE I ` m _ - - m D � 1� I PROPOSED 14' WIDE ACCESS PROPOSED PROPOSED 1 ROAD WITH W GRAVEL BASE. UNDERGROUND, ELECTRIC INVERTER (TYP.) _ SIF 1 r - SEE SHEET Cd DETAIL S(TYP) j- SF SF -SF l�_. 1 - +� PROPOSED TREE IX LINE (ttP.) l O r FS FS FS _ FS Fs_ FS _ _ _ ! `• � SS(ry U ILY ) �;. ` /0 ,5 PROPOSED TEMPORARY LAYDOWN AREA 1.D, ACRE 40. 110 E XISTING TREE E � J f � 510ESET � - ' - -- - -_ E (ttP. , LEGEND - - - -- - - - -- 250 EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR (17) � .4- -•�� ����[ EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR (Y) SCALE VtKR3.;ATIDN LEASE BOUNDARY THIS BAR 151 INCH IN LENGTH i PROPOSED TEMPORARY WETLAND A PROPERtt SETBACK ON ORIGINAL H IN LNG COFFER DAM (38 LF WIDTH) PIPE s - (TEMPORARY IMPACT) - - EXISTING PARENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY � 320.00 EXIST ADJACENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY .00 320.00 EXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENT IF ITS NOT I INCH ON THIS NCDOT CLASS 8 RIPRAP ' S 1ZL X 3.5W X 22"THICK P/W EXISTING RIGHT OF WAV S - SHEET ACCORDINGL 8 (PERMANENT IMPACT) SCALES ACCORDINGLY EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINE S2 -2 PERMANENT IMPACTS: 1 310.00 - 310.00 100 so 0 100 LENGTH'. 40 LF • e EXISTING UTIUtt POLE EXISTING TREE LINE LWDTH'. 3.5 LF y SCALE' 1 INCH = 100 FEET AREA 81 SF 5' « PROPOSED 14' WIDE EXISTING STREAM w - ACESS ROAD p TOP ELEV.. 291 11' STREAM BUFFER ORIGINAL DRAWING SIZE IS 24.36 PROPOSED PIPET 3 24 LF OF 24' CLASS IV RCP / 300.00 300.00 LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE p MN. COVER 8" AS TEMPORARY STREAM CROSSINGS EXHIBIT P i (PERMANENT IMPACT) IMPACT 2 1 SIDE SLOPE IFES -1 INV PROPOSED FENCE LINE UNO ELECTRIC LINE 3 r �� FE -1 INV SUN DEVIL SOLAR FARM O WA -1 FERM/WEN7 < < f ` < < - COFFERDAM OLIT'287.49' IN, 28781' I I I I 1 {YYl PROPOSED TREE LINE 3401 US HWY 158 E. PERMANENT - e IMPACTS- - 5' IMPACT 290,00 - . _ - - - 290.00 = PROPOSED CULVERT WITH FLARED END SECTION LITTLETON, NC 27850 fi LENGTH: 40 LF - AREA .. _.. .._.. -..- WIDTH. 39LF F < 1 - •• -•• -• "�"�'� i - - PROPOSED RIPRAP ENERGY DISSIPATER - I AREA 1004 SF PROPOSED PERMANENT IMPACT EXISTING STREAM PROPOSED 24" RCP PROPOSED TEMPORARY p COFFERDAM 200.00 PROPOSED TEMPORARY IMPACT FLS V PROPOSED LIMITS OF . AREA 200.00 OED CULVERT (J DISTURBANCE f PROPOSED RIPRAP I - PROPOSED TEMPORARY DISSIPATER "° COFFERDAM I (TEMPORARY IMPACT) _ TEMPORARY PERMANENT FLS ENERGY WIDTH - _ _ 270.00 270.00 IMPACT AREA DESCRIPTION IMPACT(LINEAR IMPRMTA, NEAR AREA OF IMPACT 130 ROBERTS STREET FEET) FEET) (ACRES) ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 RCP. 12* LONG RPRAP APRO. vIDTH 3.s• -50.00 -40.00 -30.00 -20.00 -10.00 0.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 WA -1 24".WOEA CESSIRO ANDN 10LF 40LF 023 AC EXHIBIT i - TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND € - / 24" RCP, 12' LONG RIPRAP APRON, PROJECT NO 20151383 _ S2.2 14' WADE ACCESS ROAD, AND OLF 40 LF .002 AC ISSUE DATE 07 -0I -2015 ° TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND INSET A 24' RCP, 1T LONG RIPRAP APRON, CURRENT REVISION 20 10 0 20 10 _05 _ 0 _ 10 WB 3 AND 1d' WIDE ACCESS ROAD OLF 41 LF 015 AC E 1 ` DESIGNED BY MDI SCALE. 1 INCH= 20 FEET SCALE. 1 INCH = 10 FEET 66' RCP, 45' LONG RIPRAP APRON, DRAWM BY MEW 51.4 14' WIDE ACCESS ROAD, AND 10LF 7711 .072 AC CHECKED BV CAL TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND APPROVED BY JAC SHEET I 03 PROPOSED TREE J LINE (TYP ) ACCESS 1.CBEFORE ANY CU LVEIi �[ffffiSEOUENCE 1. BEFORE ANY C L XOINS`���LA�ION PROCEDURES BEGIN, INSTALL PERIMETER EROSION CONTROL FILTER SOCK AND BROAD BASED DIPS AS SHOWN. 2. REMOVE ALL SURFACE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS AT CROSSING LOCATION 3. PREPARE EXISTING SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION BY REMOVING UNACCEPTABLE SOILS AND DEBRIS 4. TEMPORARILY DIKE STREAM AND DIVERT STREAM FLOW AROUND CONSTRUCTION AREA USING PUMP AROUND DETAIL PROVIDED, PUMP WATER FROM WORK AREA TO ESTABLISH DRY WORKING CONDITIONS WITHIN TEMPORARY LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE 5. INSTALL ACCESS ROAD GRAVEL, CULVERT, FLARED END SECTIONS AND RIP RAP ENERGY DISSIPATER 6. RETURN STREAM FLOW BY REMOVING PUMP AROUND PUMPS AND DIKES y WETLAND 8 NCDOT CLASS B RIPRAP 121 X SW X 22' THICK rt (PERMANENT IMPACT) SILT FENCE (TYP.) WB-3 PERMANENT IMPACTS'. 5 LENGTH. /I LF J WIDTH- 28LF �t AREA - F, 0° PROPOSED PIPE 2 24 LF OF 24" CLASS IV RCP q MIN. COVER B" (PERMANENT IMPACT) E NOTES 1. SURVEY PROVIDED BY SACK SURVEYING 8 MAPPING, DATED 02 -10 -2015 2. CONTOURS PROVIDED BY CONNECT NCDOT- CONNECT .NCDOTGOV 3 PARENT PARCEL INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER: PONTIAC PLYWOOD INC DEED BOOK: 563 PAGE: 620 TAX PARCEL ID: 3907267373 4. PROPERTY DOES NOT LIE IN A F E.M.A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA REF PANEL 3720390600J. DATED JULY 03. 2007 5 CULVERTS SHALL BE BURIED A MINIMUM OFT OF ITS DIAMETER TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC UFE 6 DISTURBANCE AT THE TRIBUTARY CROSSING SHALL BE MINIMIZED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENET PRACTICABLE FOR INSTALLATION PROPOSED TEMPORARY (KLHINF-AELDER COFFER DAM PROPOSED (TEMPORARY IMPACT) 'ICE 3 COFFER DAM PROPOSED LIMITS OF 30000 I FES -31NV 300.00 Bright People. Right Solutions. PROPOSED 14' WIDE DISTURBANCE 5 ACESS ROAD tIN 1 290.00 TOP ELEV 27526 290.00 N 451- CLASS II ' ICK 38W GATEWAY CENTRE BLVD.. SUITE XB 45L X 7'W X 2T' THICK 2 1 SIDE SLOPE MORRIS s E NC 7sa� (PERMANENT IMPACTS) i TEMPORARY 260.00 FES-31NV I 250'00 WWW.KLEIriELDEa.cDM IMPACT AREA OUT 267.46. - 270.00 _ I - ' � � 270.00 514 PERMANENT 260.00 � � - � - 280.00 IMPACTS .� PROPOSED BT RCP LENGTH. 77 LF SILT FENCE (TYP) CULVERT WIDTH 7 LF 250.00 250.00 AREA 539 SF PROPOSED PROPOSED RIPRAP COFFER DAM DISSIPATER PROPOSED PIPE 3 � 240.00 EXISTING STREAM 240'00 -YC REVISIONS 24 LF OF 66" CLASS IV RCP BED. MIN. COVER 6" - PERMANENT 230.00 I 230.00 DSN CHK (PERMANENT IMPACT) - IMPACT yS \ REV DESCRIPTION DATE TEMPORARY ` AREA y -120.00-110-00-100.00-90.00 -80.00 -70.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 -30.00 -20.00 _ DWM APP IMPACT AREA '~I PROPOSEDTEMPORARY COFFER DAM STREPM 7 (TEMPORARY IMPACT) t� TOP OF BANK WIDTH 13 5' BOTTOM WIDTH. T 20 10 0 20 INSET C c SCA � SCALE. CINCH= 20 FEET 20 10 _ _0 20 SCALE. 1 INCH = 20 FEET INSET C SEE THIS SHEET -- S2 -2 14' WIDE ACCESS ROAD, AND TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 10 LF 40 LF I I 1 I I - 1 PROPOSED LIMITS 10 INSETS SEE THIS SHEET l OF DISTURBANCE / DEVIL SOLAR I DRIVEWAY � STORM DRAINAGE LU LU DRAWN BY - B SCALE 1 INCH = 10 PIPE AREA IACI Z , f L - - J _ I 1 Din- _ vNll livsec) LENGTH IR) UPPER F � PIPE � CONC. (mIn) (INNN CQ G FLOW(efs) " PROPOSED TREE J LINE (TYP ) ACCESS 1.CBEFORE ANY CU LVEIi �[ffffiSEOUENCE 1. BEFORE ANY C L XOINS`���LA�ION PROCEDURES BEGIN, INSTALL PERIMETER EROSION CONTROL FILTER SOCK AND BROAD BASED DIPS AS SHOWN. 2. REMOVE ALL SURFACE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS AT CROSSING LOCATION 3. PREPARE EXISTING SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION BY REMOVING UNACCEPTABLE SOILS AND DEBRIS 4. TEMPORARILY DIKE STREAM AND DIVERT STREAM FLOW AROUND CONSTRUCTION AREA USING PUMP AROUND DETAIL PROVIDED, PUMP WATER FROM WORK AREA TO ESTABLISH DRY WORKING CONDITIONS WITHIN TEMPORARY LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE 5. INSTALL ACCESS ROAD GRAVEL, CULVERT, FLARED END SECTIONS AND RIP RAP ENERGY DISSIPATER 6. RETURN STREAM FLOW BY REMOVING PUMP AROUND PUMPS AND DIKES y WETLAND 8 NCDOT CLASS B RIPRAP 121 X SW X 22' THICK rt (PERMANENT IMPACT) SILT FENCE (TYP.) WB-3 PERMANENT IMPACTS'. 5 LENGTH. /I LF J WIDTH- 28LF �t AREA - F, 0° PROPOSED PIPE 2 24 LF OF 24" CLASS IV RCP q MIN. COVER B" (PERMANENT IMPACT) E NOTES 1. SURVEY PROVIDED BY SACK SURVEYING 8 MAPPING, DATED 02 -10 -2015 2. CONTOURS PROVIDED BY CONNECT NCDOT- CONNECT .NCDOTGOV 3 PARENT PARCEL INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER: PONTIAC PLYWOOD INC DEED BOOK: 563 PAGE: 620 TAX PARCEL ID: 3907267373 4. PROPERTY DOES NOT LIE IN A F E.M.A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA REF PANEL 3720390600J. DATED JULY 03. 2007 5 CULVERTS SHALL BE BURIED A MINIMUM OFT OF ITS DIAMETER TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC UFE 6 DISTURBANCE AT THE TRIBUTARY CROSSING SHALL BE MINIMIZED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENET PRACTICABLE FOR INSTALLATION PROPOSED TEMPORARY (KLHINF-AELDER COFFER DAM PROPOSED (TEMPORARY IMPACT) 'ICE 3 COFFER DAM PROPOSED LIMITS OF 30000 I FES -31NV 300.00 Bright People. Right Solutions. PROPOSED 14' WIDE DISTURBANCE 5 ACESS ROAD tIN 1 290.00 TOP ELEV 27526 290.00 N 451- CLASS II ' ICK 38W GATEWAY CENTRE BLVD.. SUITE XB 45L X 7'W X 2T' THICK 2 1 SIDE SLOPE MORRIS s E NC 7sa� (PERMANENT IMPACTS) i TEMPORARY 260.00 FES-31NV I 250'00 WWW.KLEIriELDEa.cDM IMPACT AREA OUT 267.46. - 270.00 _ I - ' � � 270.00 514 PERMANENT 260.00 � � - � - 280.00 IMPACTS .� PROPOSED BT RCP LENGTH. 77 LF SILT FENCE (TYP) CULVERT WIDTH 7 LF 250.00 250.00 AREA 539 SF PROPOSED PROPOSED RIPRAP COFFER DAM DISSIPATER PROPOSED PIPE 3 � 240.00 EXISTING STREAM 240'00 -YC REVISIONS 24 LF OF 66" CLASS IV RCP BED. MIN. COVER 6" - PERMANENT 230.00 I 230.00 DSN CHK (PERMANENT IMPACT) - IMPACT yS \ REV DESCRIPTION DATE TEMPORARY ` AREA y -120.00-110-00-100.00-90.00 -80.00 -70.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 -30.00 -20.00 _ DWM APP IMPACT AREA '~I PROPOSEDTEMPORARY COFFER DAM STREPM 7 (TEMPORARY IMPACT) t� TOP OF BANK WIDTH 13 5' BOTTOM WIDTH. T 20 10 0 20 INSET C c SCA � SCALE. CINCH= 20 FEET 20 10 _ _0 20 SCALE. 1 INCH = 20 FEET INSET C SEE THIS SHEET -- THIS BAR IS 1 INCH IN LENGTH ON ORIGINAL DRAWING 0 I I IF ITS NOT I INCH ON THIS SHEET ADJUST YOUR SCALES ACCORDINGLY r �s 310.00 - - 310.00 R, 100 w D IOD ` M EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY PROPOSED 14' WIDE EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINE SCALE'. 1 INCH = 100 FEET ACESS ROAD TOP ELEV : 292.13' EXISTING UTIUTV POLE ORIGINAL DRAWING SIZE IS 20 r 38 4 - EXISTING TREE LINE 300 "00 - - -- - 300.00 EXISTING STREAM STREAM CROSSINGS EXHIBIT 2.t SIDE SLOPE FEt -21NV STREAM BUFFER r. -• - �- IN ^89 75' LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SUN DEVIL SOLAR FARM !E` FE 287 rr 3401 US HWY 158 E. OUT 28762' PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE 290.0 _L- ..- ..- .. -..- 290.00 LITTLETON. NC 27850 - - PROPOSED FENCE LINE PERMANENT Y.�s -- .-_ - IMPACT I E - - - - _ - - - + .PROPOSED TREE LINE AREA \ PROPOSED 24"RCP p CULVERT p PROPOSED CULVERT WITH FLARED END SECTION ZSO.00 PROPC oED RIPRAP I 2HO.00 PROPOSED RIPRAP ENERGY DISSIPATER FLS q Y•'-qp PROPOSED PERMANENT IMPACT DISSIPATER F -low I PROPOSED TEMPORARY IMPACT -EXISTING WETLAND FLS ENERGY TEMPORARY PERMANENT AREA OF IMPACT 130RLSENERGY STREET 270.00 270.00 IMPACT AREA DESCRIPTION IMPACT(LINEAR I IMPACT (LINEAR (ACRES) 30 ROBERT STRE01 PROPOSED LIMITS OF FEET) FEET) DISTURBANCE -50.00 -40.00 -30.00 -20.00 -10.00 0.00 10.00 WA•1 2d1ACV61DEACC SSIROAD,ANRDN 10 LF 40LF 023 AC EXHIBIT TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 24" RCP, 12 LONG RIPRAP APRON, PROJECT NO 20153383 I y INSET B S2 -2 14' WIDE ACCESS ROAD, AND TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 10 LF 40 LF DU AC 13911E DATE 01 CURRENT REVISION V V 10 SUN DEVIL SOLAR SITE DRIVEWAY CULVERT STORM DRAINAGE CALCULATION 66' RCP, 45' LONG RIPRAR APRON, DRAWN BY - B SCALE 1 INCH = 10 PIPE AREA IACI Cc TIME OF I INTENSITY Cc (INLET) OFLOW 14f4) Q TOTAL SLOPE (1118) Din- SIZE vNll livsec) LENGTH IR) UPPER LOWER TOP EL (RI PIPE CONC. (mIn) (INNN (AREA) FLOW(efs) (In) (In) INVERT(R) INVERT (R). MATERIAL i PIPE 1 629 50 7.03 0.30 13.3 13.3 0.0050 22.4 24 5 5 24.00 287.61 287.49 290.38 CLASS IV RCP ' PIPE 2 4 06 50 7.03 0.30 B.6 8 8 omow 19D 24 5 5 25.00 28975 289.62 292.13 I CLASS IV RCP PIPE 21565 251 7.03 0.30 321.0 321.0 O.D189 57.5 Ti '10 24.00 267.91 267.46 275.28 CLASS IV RCP -� 40 1�, ALL CULVERTS MUST HAVE 6" MINIMUM COVER 'YL MATCHLINE SHEET 3 LEGEND 250 - -- - -- -- EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR (17) E E EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR (2) 320.00 320.00 LEASE BOUNDARY E - PROPERTY SETBACK E - - EXISTING PARENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY EXISTING ADJACENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY EXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENT THIS BAR IS 1 INCH IN LENGTH ON ORIGINAL DRAWING 0 I I IF ITS NOT I INCH ON THIS SHEET ADJUST YOUR SCALES ACCORDINGLY r �s 310.00 - - 310.00 R, 100 w D IOD ` M EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY PROPOSED 14' WIDE EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINE SCALE'. 1 INCH = 100 FEET ACESS ROAD TOP ELEV : 292.13' EXISTING UTIUTV POLE ORIGINAL DRAWING SIZE IS 20 r 38 4 - EXISTING TREE LINE 300 "00 - - -- - 300.00 EXISTING STREAM STREAM CROSSINGS EXHIBIT 2.t SIDE SLOPE FEt -21NV STREAM BUFFER r. -• - �- IN ^89 75' LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SUN DEVIL SOLAR FARM !E` FE 287 rr 3401 US HWY 158 E. OUT 28762' PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE 290.0 _L- ..- ..- .. -..- 290.00 LITTLETON. NC 27850 - - PROPOSED FENCE LINE PERMANENT Y.�s -- .-_ - IMPACT I E - - - - _ - - - + .PROPOSED TREE LINE AREA \ PROPOSED 24"RCP p CULVERT p PROPOSED CULVERT WITH FLARED END SECTION ZSO.00 PROPC oED RIPRAP I 2HO.00 PROPOSED RIPRAP ENERGY DISSIPATER FLS q Y•'-qp PROPOSED PERMANENT IMPACT DISSIPATER F -low I PROPOSED TEMPORARY IMPACT -EXISTING WETLAND FLS ENERGY TEMPORARY PERMANENT AREA OF IMPACT 130RLSENERGY STREET 270.00 270.00 IMPACT AREA DESCRIPTION IMPACT(LINEAR I IMPACT (LINEAR (ACRES) 30 ROBERT STRE01 PROPOSED LIMITS OF FEET) FEET) DISTURBANCE -50.00 -40.00 -30.00 -20.00 -10.00 0.00 10.00 WA•1 2d1ACV61DEACC SSIROAD,ANRDN 10 LF 40LF 023 AC EXHIBIT TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 24" RCP, 12 LONG RIPRAP APRON, PROJECT NO 20153383 I y INSET B S2 -2 14' WIDE ACCESS ROAD, AND TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 10 LF 40 LF DU AC 13911E DATE 01 CURRENT REVISION 24" RCP, 12 LONG RIPRAP APRON, 10 WB•3 AND 14' 1M DE ACCESS ROAD O LF 41 LF 015 Ac DESIGNED BY 055 0 10 _ - - - -. SCALE: 1 INCH= 10 FEET 10 05 _ 0■ _ 10 FEET 66' RCP, 45' LONG RIPRAR APRON, DRAWN BY - B SCALE 1 INCH = 10 S 1 -4 14' WADE ACCESS ROAD, AND 10 LF 77 LF .012 AC CHECKEDBY y TEMPORARY PUMP AROUND 3 APPROVED BY MDI E -2 MEW CAL JAC SHEET 2 of 3 r OER Bright People. Right Solutions. 3500 GATEWAY CENTRE BLw. SUITE 300 M SVILLE, W 2T5® PHONE. Bi AT5y5011 VrYAY NlE1NFELDER CCM / FLS ENERGY 130 ROBERTS STREET MATCHLINEEET 2 ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 EXHIBIT PROJECT NO 20153383 ISSUE DATE 07 -01 -2015 CURRENT REVISION E 3 DESIGNED BY MDI DRAWN BY MEW CHECKED BY CAL APPROVED BY JAC SHEET 3 of 3 Fk 1 REVISIONS / E I / \" REV DESCRIPTION DSN CNN DATE NOTES �� / OWN APP / j 1. SURVEY PROVIDED BY SACK SURVEYING 8 1 MAPPING, DATED 02- 10.2015 _ 4Fj 2 CONTOURS PROVIDED BY CONNECT NCDOT f CONNECT NCOOT.GOV , 3 PARENT PARCEL INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER: PONTIAC PLYWOOD INC DEED BOOK: 563 PAGE: 620 TAX PARCEL ID: 3907287373 PROPERTY DOES NOT LIE IN A F E M ASPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA REF. PANEL 3720390630J, DATED JULY 03, 2007. - I /� J \ ! 1 PROPOSED TREE - 5 CULVERTS SHALL BE BURIED A MINIMUM OF 0' I I LINE (TVP.) 1 OF ITS DIAMETER TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC LIFE I PROPOSED SILT \ \ ,1 6 DISTURBANCE AT THE TRIBUTARY CROSSING FENCE (TVP) / SMALL BE MINIMIZED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENET PRACTICABLE FOR INSTALLATION 1 / ACCBffOI�E �INSTAL4LA�lON AY CU�VtIi PFiO�DUF2ES BEGIN, INSTALL PERIMETER EROSION CONTROL FILTER SOCK AND BROAD BASED DIPS AS SHOWN., - 2. REMOVE ALL SURFACE VEGETATION AND DEBRIS AT CROSSING LOCATION 3. PREPARE EXISTING SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION BY REMOVING UNACCEPTABLE SOILS AND DEBRIS \ J ! - - -- 4. TEMPORARILY DIKE STREAM AND DIVERT STREAM FLOW AROUND CONSTRUCTION AREA - ( r USING PUMP AROUND DETAIL PROVIDED PUMP WATER FROM WORK AREA TO - - -- ESTABLISH DRY WORKING CONDITIONS WITHIN TEMPORARY LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE 5. INSTALL ACCESS ROAD GRAVEL, CULVERT, FLARED END SECTIONS AND RIP RAP ENERGY DISSIPATER -\ 6. RETURN STREAM FLOW BY REMOVING PUMP AROUND PUMPS AND DIKES I O " - SCALE VERIFICATION / = LEGEND - - THIS BAR IS I INCH IN LENGTH ON ORIGINAL DRAWING -- - 250 — - -- — EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR (1D) EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR (Z) - _ 0 P l I = LEASE BOUNDARY - / IF ITS NOT 1 INCH ON THIS - PROPERTY SETBACK , SHEET ACCORDINGL SCALES ACCORDINGLY EXISTING PARENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY EXISTING ADJACENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY EXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENT - —� - _ - -- -� -' 100 50 0 100 R/W EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY \ � / _ __ _ � _ - -- __- -� SCALE 1 INCH = 100 FEET EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINE J _ I \ - ORIGINAL DRAWING SIZE IS 24.38 EXISTING UTILITY POLE 5 __ _- _ ___ EXISTING TREE LINE !_— STREAM CROSSINGS EXHIBIT _� _ EXJSTING STREAM — — STREAM BUFFER I SUN DEVIL SOLAR FARM US H 158 E — LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE - - L3401 d PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE - - PROPOSED FENCE LINE r r r I I I r- r PROPOSED TREE LINE gpg81T ROAD -1—) PROPOSED CULVERT WITH FLARED END SECTION .$ 0- PROPOSED RIPRAP ENERGY DISSIPATER - c c 1" V FLS ENERGY 130 ROBERTS STREET ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 EXHIBIT PROJECT NO 20153383 ISSUE DATE 07 -01 -2015 CURRENT REVISION E 3 DESIGNED BY MDI DRAWN BY MEW CHECKED BY CAL APPROVED BY JAC SHEET 3 of 3 0 0 3 E E a LO N L 0 N 0 W F- O J a Y U O J m w J 0 Q J iu LL o. a U approved dewaterli�g device r� I ��f flow sedimenfdike ,_. pumps should, discharge onto a stable velocity dissipator made of rip rap orsandbags -- discharge hoses dewatering pump A intake hose clean water dike work area length not to exceed that which can be completed in one day sheeting i L stream diversion pumps intake hose INTAKE STRUCTURE SHALL NOT PULL UP A SEDIMENT. HOSE IN BUCKET TO BE USED t flow - sump -hole . UR .pool (12" to 18" deep 2' dia.) base flow + 1 foot work area - (2 foot minimum) cross section of sandbag dike PUMP AROUND DETAIL NOTES: 1. PUMP AROUND DIKES SHALL NOT BE SET OUTSIDE OF THE DISTUREBEDAMPACT LIMITS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. 2. INSTALL PUMP- AROUND DIVERSSON AND DEWATER THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE THROUGH THE DEWATERING DEVICE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL STAGE THE LIMITS OF THE PUMP- AROUND FLOW DIVERSION TO DEWATER ONLY THAT SECTION SCHEDULED FOR THAT DAY'S WORK. AT THE END OF EACH WORK DAY, THE WORK AREA SHALL BE STABILIZED, THE PUMP AROUND PRACTICE REMOVED, AND THE FLOW RESTORED TO THE CHANNEL. WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED ONLY DURING FORECAST PERIODS OF DRY WEATHER. W DETAIL PROJECT NO. 20153383 Q W DATE: 07 -01 -2015 FLS ENERGY 130 ROBERTS STREET X uJ uJ KLE //VFEL�ER DRAWN BY: XXX uJuJ _r T_ Bright People. Right Solutions. CHECKED BY: CAL FILE NAME: QQ www.kleinfelder.com Pump Around Detail.dwg O � 1 u- z .-' DETAIL QUINCY SOLAR FARM STREAM CROSSING PUMP AROUND DETAIL FLS ENERGY 130 ROBERTS STREET ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 Pre - Construction Notification Sun Devil Solar Project A 0 PARTNERS, LLC ATTACHMENT B Endangered Species Report and USFWS Concurrence Letter r All ® - A e B PILOT ENVIRONMENTAL INC March 6, 2015 Mr. Greg Ness FLS Energy 130 Roberts Street Asheville, NC 28801 Reference: Limited NEPA Assessment Sun Devil Solar Farm US Highway 158 Littleton, Warren County, NC PEI Project No. 1358 Dear Mr. Ness: Pilot Environmental, Inc. (PEI) is pleased to submit this report of the Limited NEPA Assessment for the approximate 25 acre tract located north of US Highway 158 in Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina. A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map (Drawing 1) and a 2012 aerial photograph (Drawing 2) of the site are included as attachments. Background Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973. The purpose of the ESA is to protect and recover imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Commerce Department's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The USFWS has primary responsibility for terrestrial and freshwater organisms, while the responsibilities of the Commerce Departments NMFS are mainly marine ,wildlife. Under the ESA, federally protected species may be listed as either endangered or threatened. "Endangered" means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. "Threatened" means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. All species of plants and animals, except pest insects, are eligible for listing as endangered or threatened. For the purposes of the ESA, Congress defined species to include subspecies, varieties, and, for vertebrates, distinct population segments. Scope of Services PEI was contracted to perform a Limited NEPA Assessment for the site located north of US Highway 158 in Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina. The site is an approximate 25 acre parcel identified by the Warren County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) website as Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 3907 -28 -7373. The site is being evaluated for proposed development PO Box 128, Kernersville, NC 27285 www.pilotenviro.com Limited NEPA Assessment PEI Project No. 1358 March 6, 2015 with a solar farm. The purpose of the Limited NEPA Assessment is to identify the potential for impact to federally listed threatened and endangered species. The scope of services included a field reconnaissance, a review of available literature and a submittal of relevant site information to solicit comments from the USFWS. The site boundaries were not surveyed at the time of our field evaluation. Site Reconnaissance PEI conducted a site visit on December 19, 2014. The site contains wooded land and remnants of a single family residence on the central portion of the site. A former logging road crosses the central portion of the site and an overhead power line easement bounds the site to the north. The wooded land consists of primarily planted loblolly pine that ranges from 8 to 16 inches diameter at beast height (DBH). Few scattered hardwood species including sweet gum, red maple and various oak species are located in the wooded areas. Fire cut lines containing dense sapling /herbaceous vegetation crosses wooded areas of the site. Moderate to mostly open mid and under story canopy cover is present in the majority of the wooded areas located on the site. PEI has conducted a stream /wetland delineation on the site. Based on the stream /wetland delineation, jurisdictional features are not located on the site. The site has not been verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species Literature Review We reviewed the USFWS Endangered Species Database to identify federally protected threatened and endangered species in Warren County, North Carolina. The following federally protected Threatened and endangered species are identified in Warren County, North Carolina: Common Name (vertebrate: (Bald eagle Invertebrate: Dwarf wedgemussel Tar River spinymussel E — Endangered Scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus IAlasmidonta heterodon Elliptio steinstonsana Federal Record Status Status BGPA — Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 2 BGPA IlCurrent E IlCurrent E 11Current Limited NEPA Assessment PEI Project No. 1358 March 6, 2015 Species /Habitat Description Bald Eap-le (Haliaeetus leucocepholus) Description: The Bald Eagle is a regulated species under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA). Bald Eagles were removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species on August 9, 2007, and are no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act. However, Bald Eagles remain protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Bald and Golden Eagle Act prohibits anyone from taking, possessing, or transporting a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocepholus) or Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysoetos), or the parts, nests, or eggs of such birds without prior authorization. This includes inactive nests as well as active nests. Take means to pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, destroy, molest, or disturb. Activities that directly or indirectly lead to take are prohibited without a permit. A large raptor (bird of prey), the bald eagle has a wingspread of 5% to 8 feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. In flight, the bald eagle often soars or glides with the wings held at a right angle to the body. Juvenile bald eagles have mottled brown and white plumage, gradually acquiring their dark brown body and distinctive white head and tail as they mature. Bald eagles generally attain adult plumage by 5 years of age. Adults weigh 8 to 14 pounds, occasionally reaching 16 pounds in Alaska. Those in the northern range grow larger than those in the south, and females are somewhat larger than males. Habitat: Bald eagles generally nest near coastlines, rivers, large lakes or streams that support an adequate food supply. They often nest in mature or old- growth trees; snags (dead trees); cliffs; rock promontories; rarely on the ground; and with increasing frequency on human -made structures such as power poles and communication towers. In forested areas, bald eagles often select the tallest trees with limbs strong enough to support a nest that can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. Nest sites typically include at least one perch with a clear view of the water where the eagles usually forage. Shoreline trees or snags located near reservoirs provide the visibility and accessibility needed to locate aquatic prey. Eagle nests are constructed with large sticks, and may be lined with moss, grass, plant stalks, lichens, seaweed, or sod. Nests are usually about 4 -6 feet in diameter and 3 feet deep, although larger nests exist. Conclusion: Based on the lack water bodies located on the site, it is the opinion of PEI that the proposed project will not likely adversely impact the bald eagle. 3 Limited NEPA Assessment PEI Project No. 1358 March 6, 2015 Dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) Description: The dwarf wedgemussel is a small bivalve, rarely exceeding 45 mm in length. Clean young shells are usually greenish -brown with green rays. As the animal ages, the shell color becomes obscured by diatoms or mineral deposits and appears black or brown. The shell is thin but does thicken somewhat with age, especially toward the anterior end. The anterior end is rounded while the posterior end is angular forming a point near the posterio - ventral margin. The ventral margin is only slightly curved. The nacre is bluish- white, appearing whiter in the thicker anterior end. The most distinctive shell character of the dwarf wedgemussel is the arrangement of the lateral teeth. There are two lateral teeth in the right valve and one in the left valve. The typical arrangement for most freshwater mussel species consists of two lateral teeth in the left valve and one in the right valve. The incurrent and excurrent apertures and their associated papillae are usually white. The foot and other organs are also white. Maximum age for the dwarf wedgemussel is around twelve years. The species is a bradytictic breeder, meaning that females become gravid in the early fall and glochidia are released by mid- spring. The tessellated darter (Etheostoma olmstedi), johnny darter (Etheostoma nigrum), and mottled sulpin (Cottus bairdi) have been identified as hosts for the dwarf wedgemussel. An anadromous fish may also serve as a host species but this has not been documented for the dwarf wedgemussel, in the southern portion of its range. Habitat: The dwarf wedgemussel appears to be a generalist in terms of its preference for stream size, substrate and flow conditions — it inhabits small streams less than five meters wide to large rivers more than 100 meters wide; it is found in a variety of substrate types including clay, sand, gravel and pebble, and sometimes in silt depositional areas near banks; and it usually inhabits hydrologically stable areas, including very shallow water along stream banks and under root mats, but it has also been found at depths of 25 feet in the Connecticut River. Dwarf wedgemussels are often patchily distributed in rivers. Conclusion: Suitable habitat is not present on the site. Tar River spinymussel (Picoides borealis) Description: The Tar River spinymussel is one of only three freshwater mussels with spines in the world. The brownish shell is rhomboid - shaped, up to 2.4 inches long, with 0 -6 spines on each valve. The shell is rather smooth and shiny, with concentric rings, and ends in a blunt point. Younger individuals are orange -brown with greenish rays streaking outward from the hinge area. Adults are darker with less distinct rays. One to three small thin ridges run on the interior surface of the shell from the beak cavity to the lower ventral area of the shell. The anterior half of the shell's inner surface is salmon - colored, the posterior half is iridescent blue. Juveniles may have up to 12 spines, however, adults tend to lose their spines as they mature. Their method of reproduction is similar among freshwater mussel species. Males release sperm into the water column, and the sperm are taken in by the females through their siphons as they respire. The 2 Limited NEPA Assessment PEI Project No. 1358 March 6, 2015 eggs are fertilized and develop within the females' gills into larvae (glochidia). The females release the glochidia that must then attach to the gills or fins of specific fish species. The glochida transform into juvenile mussels and drop off the fish onto the stream bottom. Habitat: The Tar River spinymussel lives in relatively silt -free uncompacted gravel and /or coarse sand in fast - flowing, well oxygenated stream reaches. It is found in association with other mussels, but it is never very numerous. It feeds by syphoning and filtering small food particles that are suspended in the water. Conclusion: Suitable habitat is not present at the site. USFWS Correspondence PEI submitted a letter to the USFWS to solicit comments pertaining to the proposed project. The USFWS responded to our request in a letter dated February 20, 2015. The letter response indicates that the USFWS concurs with our opinion that the proposed action of developing the site with a solar farm is not likely to adversely affect federally listed endangered or threatened species, their formally designated habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at the site. According to the letter, the USFWS believes that the requirements of Section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for the proposed project. A copy of the letter is included as an attachment. Conclusions and Opinions This Limited NEPA Assessment has revealed that it is not likely for the proposed development of the site with a solar farm to impact federally listed threatened /endangered species. If additional information concerning federally listed threatened /endangered species becomes available that makes a material difference in our findings and conclusions, PEI reserves the right to review applicable information that could alter the conclusions and opinions found within this report. Additional assessment is not recommended at this time. 5 Limited NEPA Assessment PEI Project No. 1358 March 6, 2015 Closing We appreciate the opportunity to provide our services to you. Please contact us at (336) 310- 2527 if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, i B. J. Lineback, CIEC, LEED AP Bradley S. Luckey Project Manager Project Manager Attachments: Drawing 1— USGS Topographic Map Drawing 2 — 2012 Aerial Photograph USFWS Response Letter, February 20, 201S Icem o PearlHdrbo x °rne_Roaa'�`�! 1 dos , h rris. AtAtetic ; Ob tawrpA A\ J84 X boa < r 3a ghan o + \ US HI ghwa 158'- �J �i : ` i - / u o _ J \ate C i � Drawing 1 USGS Topographic Map N USGS Topographic Map Sun Devil Farm Littleton, NC Quadrangle Approximate 2S Acre Tract Littleton, North Carolina JW SCALE: 1" = 2,000' PEI No. 1358 r '* .{ ; i � �,?,_ 5 '� M�f�� ., .: t 4CpP�MENT of United States Department of the Interior. o M o FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh ES Field Office Post Office Box 33726 �4R`"' Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3726 February 20, 2015 Bradley Luckey Pilot Environmental Inc. PO Box -128 Kernersville, NC 27285 Re: Sun Devil Solar Farm- Warren County, NC Dear Mr. Luckey: 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. ' The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of concentrated conservation actions. Federal species ofconcern 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. In general, the Service recommends that solar facilities be sited in areas that are previously disturbed, or sites that do not impact mature forest, wetlands, or streams. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a copy can be found on our website at (http: / /www.fws.gov /raleigli) 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). 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 Kathy Matthews of this office at (919) 856 -4520 ext. 27. Sincerely, W Pete Benjamin Field Supervisor E, MEN List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibili", Alamance Perquimans Beaufort Person Bertie Pitt Bladen Randolph Brunswick Richmond Camden Robeson Carteret Rockingham Caswell Sampson Chatham Scotland Chowan Tyrrell Columbus Vance Craven Wake Cumberland Warren Currituck Washington Dare Wayne Duplin Wilson Durham Edgecombe Franklin Gates Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Hertford Hoke Hyde Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Martin Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender 4 .--- — ,^n`"Epm.uC Pre'[unstructionNoti#cation Sun Devil Solar Project ATTACHMENT Agent Authorization Letters June 16, 2015 Mr. Craig Brown US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Office 3331 Heritage Trade Dr., Ste. 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Re: Agent Authorization for: Property Location: Warren County PINS: Dear Mr. Brown: Clean Water Act Section 404/401 Permitting Sun Devil Solar Project West of Bobbitt Road Warren County, North Carolina 3908 -30 -0526, 3907 -28 -7373 This letter is to inform you that I, Hunter Stone, owner of the above referenced real property, hereby grants permission to FLS Energy, Inc. and its consultant, Energy Renewal Partners, LLC to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary to request a jurisdictional determination (.preliminary or final) and for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this Clean Water Act Section 404/401 authorization and any and all standard and special conditions attached. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the phone number below. With est regards, Hunter Stone Pontiac Plywood, Inc. 3204 Nash St. N., Ste. C Wilson, NC (252) 230 -9068