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Home My WebLink About20170161 Ver 1_401 Application_20170217Montalvo, Sheri A From: Montalvo, Sheri A Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 9:53 AM To: tgingerich@cecinc.com Subject: Clarks Creek Tillery Tailrace Trail Attachments: Agent Authorization Form.pdf Importance: High Todd, We received the PCN for the above. The signature page 10 of 10 was left unsigned. Could you please email me a signed copy of that page along with the agent authorization I have attached for your use if applicable. Once I have received the documents I can take the project off hold and forward it through the review process. Thanks Sheri Montalvo Administrative Assistant 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Division of Water Resources North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 919-807-6303 (office) 919 807-6494 (fax) sheri. montalvo(o-)ncdenr.gov Physical: 512 N. Salisbury St., Ste 942-D, Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 1 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or. ❑ Yes ❑ No habitat? Consultation letter sent by Duke to USFWS week of Aug. 8, 2016, IPaC website lists no critical habitat, 2 listed }dant species and t 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ❑ No impacts? Consultation letter seruby Uukc to IJSFWS week of Aug. 8, 2016, IPaC websitq lists no critic;d habitat, 2 listed plant species and I 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Requested USFWS Review, Reviewed IPaC website. Two Plan species listed on IPaC in area - (heilanthus schweinitzii and Echinacea laevigata) given site is covered in rip rap, it's unlikely they will occur. One bird species picoides borealis (Red -cockaded Wookpecker) is listed bur not confirme 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes Q No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA Website EFH - htip://www. habitat.noaa.goviprotectlon/efh/habitatmapper.html 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation El 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? Contacted Caitlin Totherow - Catawba Indian Nation Tribal historic Preservation Office Contacted Renee Gledhill -Earley - NC State Historic Preservation Office 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Fill in the floodplain is minimized, no filling in a floodway is proposed. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Map Panel 3710658300K, Revised September 3, 2008 Todd Gingerich Applicant/Agent's Printed NameApplicant/Agent's Date Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 jird, rird. � KE August 11, 2016 Mr. Todd Gingerich, Project Manager Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A Charlotte, NC 28217 Water Strategy. Hydro Licensing and Lake Services Duke Energy Progress, LLC EC1201526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1802 z; 704.382.6920 r 704.881.2703 1 704,382.4671 Reference: Agent Authorization Letter for Yadkin -Pec Dee Hydroelectric Projects (FERC No. 2206) Pee Dee Access Area Swill Island Access Area Grassy island Access Area Blewett Falls Tailwater Access Area Clarks Creek Access Area Dear Todd: This letter is provided to serve as the "Agent Authorization Letter" to provide Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) signature authority for Duke Energy for the amenity upgrades of the following Yadkin -Pee Dee Hydroelectric Projects (FERC No. 2206): • Pee Dee Access Area: 579 Boat Landing Road, Lilesville, NC 28031, Anson County • Swift Island Access Area: 4917 NC Hwy 24/27, Mount Gilead, NC 27306, Montgomery County • Grassy IslandAccess Area: 2356 Grassy Island Road, Ellerbe, NC 28338, Richmond County • Blewett Falls Tailwater Access Area: 2593 Power Plant Road, Lilesville, NC 28031, Anson County • Clarks Creek Access Area (new site): 177 Tillery Dam Road, Mount Gilead, NC 27306, Montgomery County The upgrades at these access areas and construction of the new site at the Clarks Creek Access Area are part of the approved Recreation Management Plan related to this project license. This authority is granted to assist CEC in the acquisition of the necessary permits to complete the proposed amenity upgrade work at these access areas and the new site at the Clarks Creek Access Area. Please keep Duke Energy informed of the progress of these projects. Sincerely T vis Sinclair, Project Manager 11 Public Safety & Recreation Strategy Services Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. February 3, 2017&- NC 017 NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit 2 0 1 7 0 1 6 1 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 Dear Sir/Madam: Subject: Water Quality Certification Pre -construction Notification (PCN) Form Nationwide Permit 14 Clarks Creek Tillery Tailrace Trail Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina CEC Project 151-852 On behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is submitting this PCN for activities covered under Nationwide Permit 14 for the Clarks Creek Tillery Tailrace Trail in Montgomery County, NC. The following are included in this submittal: • Five (5) copies of the PCN; • Five (5) copies of the Agent Authorization Letter; • Five (5) copies each of Figures 1 thru 4; and • A check for minor water quality application. Should you have any questions or require any additional information in support of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me at 980-237-0373. Sincerely, CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. Todd Gingerich, PE Senior Project Manager Attachments cc: Brian Couture, PE - Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A I Charlotte, NC 28217 1 p: 980-237-0373 f: 980-237-0372 1 www.cecinc.com Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 IQ _iir1__ Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form/1 5 k—;* 2 U A A. Applicant Information R o 62017 Ul IU 1. 1 a. Processing dEQ-WATER Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Q Section 404 Permit ❑Section R ING 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? 0 Yes ❑ No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): 0 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes 0 No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes 0 No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes 0 No 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h below. ❑ Yes 0 No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes Z No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Clarks Creek Tillery Tailrace Trail 2b. County: Montgomery 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Mt. Gilead 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Duke Energy Progress, Inc. 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Bk. 69 Pg. 565 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Duke Energy Progress, Inc. 3d. Street address: 550 S. Tryon Street 3e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28202 3f. Telephone no.: (980) 373-0447 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Travis.Sinclair@duke-energy.com Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Infonnation (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: Todd Gingerich 4c. Business name (if applicable): Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 4d. Street address: 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A 4e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28217 4f. Telephone no.: 980-237-0373 4g. Fax no.: 980-237-0372 4h. Email address: tgingerich@cecinc.com S. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Todd Gingerich 5b. Business name (if applicable): Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 5c. Street address: 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28217 5e. Telephone no.: 980-237-0373 5f. Fax no.: 980-237-0372 5g. Email address: tgingerich@cecinc.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 6583 00 51 2568 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.2049 Longitude: 80.06249 1c. Property size: 50 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Pee Dee River, Clarks Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class WS -V, B, C 2c. River basin: Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin 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: Project area is located directly downstream of the Tillery Hydro Dam on the east side of the Pee Dee River. The side slopes of the river in this area are armored with large rip rap to withstand flows generated by the dam. The public uses this area to access an existing concrete fishing platform near the waters edge directly behind the dam. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 2,200 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The project will include the addition of 5' -wide stone and gravel trail from the existing fishing platform to the access road. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: 5' -wide gravel trail and lining approximately 650ft long constructed with mechanical equipment. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (includingall prior phases)in the past? ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments: Requested on July 29, 2016 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑Preliminary El Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Valentine and Vilagos of ECS Carolinas, LLP Agency/Consultant Company: ECS Carolinas, LLP Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. A jurisdictional determination of wetlands on the property for a separate project was conducted as part of the development of a boat ramp the property. The boat ramp and access road impacted two small wetlands (SAW -2016-01233, August 25, 2016) south of this proposed trail project. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, explain. 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): ❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑X Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. Wetland impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 2b. Type of impact 2c. Type of wetland 2d. Forested 2e. Type of jurisdiction Corps (404,10) or DWQ (401, other) 2f. Area of impact (acres) W1 - Choose one Unknown Yes/No - W2 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W3 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 2h. Comments: 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. Stream impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b. Type of impact 3c. Stream name 3d. Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e. Type of jurisdiction 3f. Average stream width (feet) 3g. Impact length (linear feet) S1 Choose one - S2 Choose one - S3 Choose one - S4 Choose one - S5 Choose one - - S6 Choose one - - 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then indivii ually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) 01 P Pee Dee River Fill Lake 0.03 O2 Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: inear aisturbance to snore une oT Pee ee River clownstrearn of I i ery Hydro Plant. 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) N/A -Project is located in the Upper Pee Dee Watershed (Leak Island -Pee Dee River HUC 12-30401040502) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other: 6b. Buffer Impact number - Permanent (P) or Temporary 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact (square feet) 6g. Zone 2 impact (square feet 61 Yes/No B2 Yes/No B3 Yes/No B4 Yes/No B5 - Yes/No B6 - Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments: 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. Trail was kept above normal water line for the majority of its length. Impact was required for access to existing fishing platform. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Trail to be constructed entirely of stone placed onto existing stone riverbank. Trail work will be conducted with small equipment and trail side slopes were steepened to minimize the amount of fill into the river. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Quantity: Quantity: Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 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. 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 buffer mitigation? Yes QX No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: 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 ❑X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The proposed site imperviousness will be less than 24%. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? N/A 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject? Montgomery County ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑X No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ORW (check all that apply): E] Session Law 2006-246 ❑Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes 0 No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 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 ❑X 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 ❑X 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 ❑ Yes Q No letter.) 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, El Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? El Yes Q No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes Q No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. No sewage will be generated from the proposed project. 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 ❑ No habitat? Consultation letter sent by Duke to USFWS week of Aug. 8, 2016, IPaC website lists no critical habitat, 2 listed plant species and 1 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ❑ No impacts? Consultation letter sent by Duke to USFWS week of Aug. 8, 2016, IPaC website lists no critical habitat, 2 listed plant species and 1 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Requested USFWS Review, Reviewed IPaC website. Two Plan species listed on IPaC in area - (helianthus schweinitzii and Echinacea laevigata) given site is covered in rip rap, it's unlikely they will occur. One bird species picoides borealis (Red -cockaded Wookpecker) is listed bur not confirmed. 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? NOAA Website EFH - http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/habitatmapper.htmi 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? Contacted Caitlin Totherow - Catawba Indian Nation Tribal historic Preservation Office Contacted Renee Gledhill -Earley - NC State Historic Preservation Office 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Fill in the floodplain is minimized, no filling in a floodway is proposed. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Map Panel 3710658300K, Revised September 3, 2008 Todd Gingerich Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 gird. )ird. KE TPENERGY. August 11, 2016 Mr. Todd Gingerich, Project Manager Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A Charlotte, NC 28217 Water Strategy, Hydro Licensing and Lake Services Duke Energy Progress, LLC EC 120 1526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1802 c 704.382.6920 c 704.681.2703 i 704.382.4671 Reference: Agent Authorization Letter for Yadkin -Pee Dee Hydroelectric Projects (FERC No. 2206) Pee Dee Access Area Swift Island Access Area Grassy Island Access Area Blewett Falls Tailwater Access Area Clarks Creek Access Area Dear Todd: This letter is provided to serve as the "Agent Authorization Letter" to provide Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) signature authority for Duke Energy for the amenity upgrades of the following Yadkin -Pee Dee Hydroelectric Projects (FERC No. 2206): • Pee Dee Access Area: 579 Boat Landing Road, Lilesville, NC 28031, Anson County • Swift Island Access Area: 4917 NC Hwy 24/27, Mount Gilead, NC 27306, Montgomery County • Grassy Island Access Area: 2356 Grassy Island Road, Ellerbe, NC 28338, Richmond County • Blewett Falls Tailwater Access Area: 2593 Power Plant Road, Lilesville, NC 28031, Anson County • Clarks Creek Access Area (new site): 177 Tillery Dam Road, Mount Gilead, NC 27306, Montgomery County The upgrades at these access areas and construction of the new site at the Clarks Creek Access Area are part of the approved Recreation Management Plan related to this project license. This authority is granted to assist CEC in the acquisition of the necessary permits to complete the proposed amenity upgrade work at these access areas and the new site at the Clarks Creek Access Area. Please keep Duke Energy informed of the progress of these projects. Sincerely T vis Sinclair, Project Manager 11 Public Safety & Recreation Strategy Services N 'C 4 n N �.. y ^�. a E �� i p� G U N h C U O CV 3 O I N a a EXIST/NG -PROPOSED 5' —TRANSMISSION WIDE TILLERY -L /NE TOWER NORTHTAILRACE TRAIL .- ;a___ EX/ST/NG nSH/NG PLATFORM - 'i+00 -1.5H:1 V SLOPE --- FROM STA 0+00TERXA/SNTS/NMG/S ol S/ON TO STA 3+40 LINE TOWER / - =_ of �- 10 r �. • i --+-- Q NORMAL TAIL WATER i!� - ELEV. = 205.47 -- -_ - Q9z -�21o at 210 i OPEN WATER TO BE FILLED 0.03 ACRES 205' ENCROACHMENT (0.03 ACRES) INTO NORMAL TAILWATER ELEVATION WATER EL EVA AT TIME - - - PEE DEE RIVER - - - OF SURVEY = 202.5 PROPOSED TILLERY TAILRACE TRAIL PLAN SCALE: 1" = 40' qRn 280 260 ( 0+00.00f—_ to=0+00.00f---- 260 IElev=208.31 PVI STA = 1+27.00 240 I STA = 0+39.00PVI ELEV = 21'4.00 240 _....._ .. - ELEV 209. 5 . — ........ LV = 50.00 PROPOSED LVC = 20.00 K = 10.1 TRAIL GRADE K = 6.7 220 - - --+0.46%+2.41 220 e +5.40 I NOv?M,4L,TAIL WATER 200- Or' 00) •10 N+ o N N� = EL =205.47 200 of Qr, APPROX/MATE 04 N 180 + o + N EX/ST/NG 180 o m GROUND SURFACE m o v> w cn 160 vv Fn- (I;- a >> - j 160 >> >> 140 140 0+00 0+20 0+40 0+60 0+80 1+00 1+20 1+40 1+60 1+80 2+00 2+20 PROPOSED TILLERY TAILRACE TRAIL PROFILE SCALE H:1"=40'; A� Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1900 Center Park Drive - Suite A - Charlotte, NC 28217 Ph: 980.237.0373 • Fax: 980.237.0372 www.cecinc.com DRAWN BY: PAB I CHECKED BY: DATE: JAN. 20171 DWG SCALE: V:1"=40' SCALE IN FEET 0 40 80 DUKE ENERGY CLARKS CREEK ACCESS AREA TILLERY TAILRACE TRAIL MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OPEN WATER EXHIBIT PLAN AND PROFILE DRAFT FIGURE NO.: 151-8521 2 DRAFT APPROVED BY: AS SHOWN PROJECT NO: 11 APPROXIMATE EXIS77NG GROUND SURFACE r - EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER F0077NG 0 STA 0 + 13.66 APPROXIMATE EXIS77NG GROUND SURFACE i– EXIS77NG TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER FOOTING \ , t_. 5' MIN. 0 STA 0+42.98 AVAF [I—AW JV M M 7 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1900 Center Park Drive - Suite A - Charlotte, NC 28217 Ph: 980.237.0373 " Fax: 980.237.0372 www.cecinc.com DRAWN BY: PAB I CHECKED BY: DATE: .IAN. 20171 DWG SCALE: .5:1 SCALE IN FEET 0 10 20 DUKE ENERGY CLARKS CREEK ACCESS AREA TI LLERY TAILRACE TRAIL MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OPEN WATER EXHIBIT SECTIONS DRAFT I FIGURE NO.: 151-8521 3 DRAFT APPROVED BY: AS SHOWN I PROJECT NO: 01 220 APPROXIMATE EXIS77NG GROUND SURFACE 0 STA 0+50 0 STA 1 +00 ItA ii Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1900 Center Park Drive - Suite A - Charlotte, NC 28217 Ph: 980.237.0373 • Fax: 980.237.0372 www.cecinc.com DRAWN BY: PAB CHECKED BY: DATE: .IAN. 20171 DWG SCALE: SCALE IN FEET 0 10 20 DUKE ENERGY CLARKS CREEK ACCESS AREA TI LLERY TAILRACE TRAIL MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OPEN WATER EXHIBIT SECTIONS DRAF71 FIGURE NO.: 151-8521 4 DRAFT APPROVED BY: AS SHOWN PROJECT NO: