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
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PARTNERS, LLC
Ms. Cherri Smith \�qe
NC DWQ, 401 /Wetlands Unit PAID
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699 -1650 o'�E
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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
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FORM
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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)
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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
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3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed: (See attached for complete owner information)
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3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
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3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
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3d.
Street address:
3e.
City, state, zip:
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no..
I
3h.
Email address
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires 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.
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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
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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
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ❑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.)
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❑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. As such, the development will have minimal impact on the
downstream properties.
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ALL CULVERTS MUST HAVE 8' MINIMUM COVER DEEO BOOK: 583 PAGE: 620 3606 GATENMY CENTRE BLVD.. SUNS 200
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3. PREPARE EXISTING SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION BY REMOVING
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CONDITIONS WITHIN TEMPORARY LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
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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
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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
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Mr. Greg Ness
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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