20191550 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191108

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes IT No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20191550
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Chad Turlington:eads\ccturlington
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY - Blewet Falls Fishing Platform
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Todd Gingerich
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
11/8/2019
Nearest Body of Water
PeeDee River
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
34.982209-79.869540
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Anson
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
r Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
W Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Fayetteville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
42 - Recreation Facility
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E)iress
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC.
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Bk. 036 Pg.0038
2c. Responsible party:
Jennifer Bennett
2d.Address
Street Address
526 S. Church St.
Address Line 2
Mail Code EC12Q
City
Charlotte
Fbstal / Zip Code
28202
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
State / Rovince / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
4a. Name:
Mr. Todd Gingerich, PE

4b. Business Name:
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
3701 Arco Corporate Drive
Address tine 2
Suite 400
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Cade
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form Signed. E.Rouse (Blewett Falls Platform).pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(ff appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Lilesville
2 Pro Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
743400699317
2c. Project Address
Street Address
2593 Power Plant Road
Address Line 2
city
Lilesville
Postal / Zip Code
28091
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
PeeDee River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030402010304
4. Project Description and History
State / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
130.07
State / Rovince / Legion
NC
Country
Anson
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4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinityof the project at the time of this application:*
The project area is approximately 3 acres in size bordered by the Pee Dee River to the north and an Unnamed Tributary (UT) to the east. The overall parcel is much larger. The project
area has an existing recreational paved parking area, with vaulted toilet for public access. The remaining portions of the project area are wooded and rural in nature adjacent to the
hydroelectric power generation facility.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4c. If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2018-00568 Blewett Falls Hydroelectric Station Fish Passage
Project History Upload
SAW-2018-00568 Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Blewett Falls Hydroelectric St....pdf 8.17MB

4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
151852_EC01_FIG2_USGS_TOPO.pdf
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4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
151852_EC01 _F IG4 B_PUBL ISHED_SOILS. pdf
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
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4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
303.54 linear feet of Perennial streams (UT) and 450 linear feet of Pee Dee River
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
This pier is a replacement for the existing fishing platform attached to the power plant, due to the installation of a trap sort and truck facility in the ebsting platform location. The new
platform Ml reduce potential safety concerns for the recreational user and provide for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project consists of a new 150 feet (If) long (parallel to river bank and flow) x 10 feet (ft) wide concrete fishing platform, cast in -place, on piers with rip -rap for protection of
foundations. The platform will be installed parallel with the existing river bank with a solid concrete deck. The platform will be 12.5 feet (ft) above the river's ordinary high water mark
(approximately 127 (NGVD 1929). The overweter calculated area of the platform is approximately 750 square feet. Concrete walks and ramps will be constructed in uplands to connect
the platform to the existing parking area. There will be a small expansion (8 spaces) to the asphalt parking area, constructed in uplands, to serve the project.
During the installation of the fish platform, a cofferdam for dewatering the installation area will be installed to dewater an area of approximately 3,400 sq. ft. (0.078 acres). The cofferdam
will likely be constructed of braced sheet pile. The approximate total length of sheet pile cofferdam is 210 feet. It is anticipated that PZ 35 (or similar) type sheet piles will be used for the
cofferdam. PZ 35 sheet piles are approximately 28" long, which will result in approximately 90 sheet piles being required for the full 210 foot length of the cofferdam. The sheet piles will
likely be installed using a vibratory hammer deployed via a land based crane. A spud barge will likely be deployed in the tailrace to guide the placement of the sheet piles. The interior
side of the sheet pile wall will be braced with steel framework as needed depending on the embedment depth achieved by the piles. Depending on the embedment depth of the piles, a
tremie concrete seal may also need to be placed along the exterior perimeter of the sheet pile wall.
Once the sheet pile cofferdam is installed and dewatered, the concrete pier will be formed and constructed. Construction of the pier will include the use of a track mounted excavator,
and concrete pouring equipment operated from the shore or within the coffer dam. Once the construction of the new platform is complete, the cofferdam will be removed the same way it
was installed.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
8.5x11 Site Plan.pdf 432.72KB
151-852 Figure S1.pdf 201.26KB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
Comments:
r No
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknovm r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Kevin Thomas, PWS & NCLSS
Agency/Consultant Company: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Client Letter Report 09.23.19.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
12.84MB
O Unknown
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
i D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries F Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction

3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name* 3e. Stream Type * �3f. Type of 3g. S. width* 3h. I—] —11 mpact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
coffer dam
Temporary
Dewatering
Pee Dee
Perennial
Both
20
Average (feet)
190
(lir�rfeet)
3Y
Piers
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
Pee Dee
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
150
(lir�rfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
150
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
340
31. Total temporary stream impacts:
190
3j. Comments:
Total permanent impact will be limited to approAmately 150 linear feet due to rip rap stabilization around each pier.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Initial design called for solid concrete base extending beyond the OHWM. The current proposed design utilizes a cantilevered platform, constructed on
piles.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All construction will occur within a coffer dam to prevent wet concrete from coming into contact with surface waters.
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?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Permanent impacts will limited to 150 linear feet or less.
FF. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)

2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes f• No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This pier is a replacement for the ebsting fishing platform attached to the power plant, due to the installation of a trap sort and truck facility in the
eAsting platform location. The new platform Will reduce potential safety concerns for the recreational user and provide for Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) accessibility.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor NIA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
National Marine Fisheries Service
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes r No
r Unknown
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
Blewett Falls Fishing Platform Mechanized Equipment Detail.pdf 34.86KB
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS IPAC and The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program NCNHP. A NMFS Endangered Species Act Section 7 Checklist for common, minor
coastal construction projects (Sturgeon Habitat) has been uploaded.
Consultation Documentation Upload
IPAC.pdf 6.27MB
NCNHP.pdf 2.96MB
NMFS Section 7 Checklist.pdf 760.26KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Fisheries Essential Fish Habitat Mapper (https://wmw.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/map/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 status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*

hftp://gis.nodcr.gov/hpomb/
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
G Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project will have a floodplain development permit from Anson County,
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search. See attached FEMA Figure in Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous U
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
151852_EC01 _FIG6_FEMA.pdf
Signature
rJ By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Todd Gingerich
Signature
Date
11/8/2019
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM

PROJECT NAME: BLEWETT FALLS FISHING PLATFORM

PARCEL ID:

PROPERTY OWNER
(PRINTED):

PROPERTY OWNER
(SIGNATURE):

OWNER ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE #:

DUE TO THE REQUIRED IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA (WOTUS), AT THE ABOVE REFERENCE PROJECT SITE, CEC IS
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE (PCN) TO THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS (ACOE), ON THE CLIENTS BEHALF. BY SUBMITTING THE
PCN WE ARE INFORMING THE ACOE: 1. WE INTEND TO IMPACT WOTUS, 2.
HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT, 3. WHAT TYPE OF PERMIT WE ARE APPLYING
FOR TO IMPACT THE WOTUS, AMONGST OTHER THINGS.

THE ABOVE SIGNED, REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNER(S) OF THE ABOVE NOTED
PROPERTY, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE TODD GINGERICH , OF CIVIL &
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS INC. (CEC) TO ACT ON MY BEHALF AND
TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE PROCESSING, ISSUANCE AND
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERMIT OR CERTIFICATION AND ANY AND ALL
STANDARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED. THIS AGENT
AUTHORIZATION FORM ALLOWS FOR THE ACOE TO HAVE THE LEGAL
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW THE PCN, ISSUE THE PERMIT, AND PERFORM SITE
VISITS.

NOTICE: THIS AUTHORIZATION, FOR LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL COURTESY
REASONS, IS VALID ONLY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENTER THE
PROPERTY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY CEC STAFF. PLEASE CONTACT THE
ABOVE CEC AGENT TO ARRANGE A SITE MEETING PRIOR TO VISITING THE
SITE.

CEC JOB #: 151-852

7434-00-69-9317
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Manager, Leasing & Property Management
550 S Tryon St, DEC22, Charlotte, NC 28202
www.cecinc.com
3701 Arco Corporate Dr., Suite 400 - Charlotte, NC 28273980-237-0373 800-365-2324
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
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www.cecinc.com
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Ph: 980.237.0373 · Fax: [phone]
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ANSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
www.cecinc.com
3701 Arco Corporate Drive · Suite 400 · Charlotte, NC 28273
Ph: 980.237.0373 · Fax: [phone]
11/4/2019

Blewett Falls Fishing Platform – Pre-construction Notification Form

G. Supplementary Information

5i. Information on mechanized pile drivers:

The construction of the platform will require a cofferdam for installation of concrete below the
ordinary high water elevation. The cofferdam will likely be constructed of braced sheet pile.
The approximate total length of sheet pile cofferdam is 210 feet. It is anticipated that PZ 35 (or
similar) type sheet piles will be used for the cofferdam. PZ 35 sheet piles are approximately 28"
long, which will result in approximately 90 sheet piles being required for the full 210 foot length
of the cofferdam. The sheet piles will likely be installed using a vibratory hammer deployed via
a land based crane. A spud barge will likely be deployed in the tailrace to guide the placement of
the sheet piles. The interior side of the sheet pile wall will be braced with steel framework as
needed depending on the embedment depth achieved by the piles. Depending on the embedment
depth of the piles, a tremie concrete seal may also need to be placed along the exterior perimeter
of the sheet pile wall. Once the sheet pile cofferdam is installed and dewatered, the concrete pier
will be formed and constructed. Once the construction of the new platform is complete, the
cofferdam will be removed the same way it was installed. It is anticipated that the concrete
construction will take up to three months.

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IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS)
jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list
may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be
directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and
Local office
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
[phone]
[phone]
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceIPaCInformation for Planning and Consultation
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of project
level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species.
Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the
species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam
upstream of a fish population, even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact
the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site
conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project
.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows
species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information.
2.NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
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Birds
Clams
NAME STATUS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Endangered
NAME STATUS
Carolina Heelsplitter Lasmigona decorata Endangered
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act .
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory
birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing
appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds-of-conservation-concern.php
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The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS Birds of
Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location. To learn more
about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see the FAQ below. This
is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be
found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders and the general public have sighted
E- tool
Probability of Presence Summary
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds
http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but
warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential
susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or
activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Breeds Sep 1 to Jul 31
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 no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project activities
to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the FAQ “Proper
Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report” before using or attempting to interpret this
report.
Probability of Presence ( )
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week months.) A
taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see below) can be used
to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher confidence in the
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of surveys is
expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all
years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
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SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non-BCC Vulnerable
(This is not a Bird of
Conservation Concern
(BCC) in this area, but
warrants attention
because of the Eagle
Act or for potential
susceptibilities in
offshore areas from
certain types of
development or
activities.)
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds.
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science
datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available. To learn
more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them, go the Probability of
Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering, migrating or year-
round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you
are unsuccessful in locating the bird of interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird
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on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your project area,
there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the
bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern throughout their range
anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the
continental USA; and
3. "Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either because of
the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles) potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority concern.
To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be in your project
area, please see the FAQ “What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location”. Please be aware this report provides the “probability of presence” of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the survey
effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the “no data” indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high
survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as
more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds of
concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be breeding (which
means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in
knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project
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activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ “Tell me about
conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds” at the bottom of your
migratory bird trust resources page.
Facilities
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
This location overlaps the following wetlands:
Data limitations
RIVERINE
R2UBH
A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory website
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The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information
on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery.
Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use
of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland
boundaries or classification established through image analysis.
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the
amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata
should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be
occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the
actual conditions on site.
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NCNHDE-10241
September 13, 2019
Kevin Thomas
Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
1900 Center Park Drive, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28217
RE: Blewett Falls Fishing Pier; 151-852
Dear Kevin Thomas:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached ‘Documented Occurrences’ tables and map.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Blewett Falls Fishing Pier
Project No. 151-852
September 13, 2019
NCNHDE-10241
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Freshwater
Bivalve
10696 Anodonta implicata Alewife Floater 2001-10-12 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
27724 Elliptio folliculata Pod Lance 2004-07-25 E 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
G2G3 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
14418 Elliptio roanokensis Roanoke Slabshell 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
G3 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
18864 Lampsilis cariosa Yellow Lampmussel 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Endangered G3G4 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
9954 Lampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
35539 Lampsilis splendida Rayed Pink Fatmucket 2014-06-20 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G3 S1
Freshwater
Bivalve
18630 Ligumia nasuta Eastern Pondmussel 2014-06-20 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G4 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
16803 Strophitus undulatus Creeper 2006-10-02 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
27827 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G4 S4
Freshwater Fish39226 Carpiodes cyprinus Quillback 2019-05-01 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G5 S2
Freshwater Fish32446 Carpiodes sp. cf.
cyprinus
"Carolina" Quillback 2013-04-18 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
GNR S2
Freshwater Fish28440 Carpiodes sp. cf. veliferAtlantic Highfin
Carpsucker
1956-06-20 H 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
GNR S1
Freshwater Fish28441 Moxostoma sp. 3 Carolina Redhorse 2019-05-08 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G1G2Q S2
Vascular Plant 4463 Eurybia mirabilis Piedmont Aster 1992-08-27 C 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
Throughout
G3 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
YAD/Lower Pee Dee River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional) C2 (Very High)
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Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Blewett Falls Lake Basic Mesic Forest R5 (General) C4 (Moderate)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on September 13, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Blewett Falls Fishing Pier
Project No. 151-852
September 13, 2019
NCNHDE-10241
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Bird 7726 Haliaeetus
leucocephalus
Bald Eagle 2018-02-12 E 2-High Bald/Golden
Eagle
Protection
Act
Threatened G5 S3B,S3
N
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33735 Somatochlora
georgiana
Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H? 5-Very
Low
--- Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S2?
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33768 Somatochlora
georgiana
Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H? 5-Very
Low
--- Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S2?
Freshwater
Bivalve
10696 Anodonta implicata Alewife Floater 2001-10-12 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
27724 Elliptio folliculata Pod Lance 2004-07-25 E 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
G2G3 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
14418 Elliptio roanokensis Roanoke Slabshell 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
G3 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
18864 Lampsilis cariosa Yellow Lampmussel 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Endangered G3G4 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
9954 Lampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
35539 Lampsilis splendida Rayed Pink Fatmucket 2014-06-20 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G3 S1
Freshwater
Bivalve
18630 Ligumia nasuta Eastern Pondmussel 2014-06-20 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G4 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
16803 Strophitus undulatus Creeper 2006-10-02 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G5 S3
Freshwater
Bivalve
27827 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2017-07-19 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G4 S4
Freshwater Fish1 Acipenser
brevirostrum
Shortnose Sturgeon 1985-02 H? 4-Low Endangered Endangered G3 S1
Freshwater Fish38912 Acipenser oxyrinchus
oxyrinchus
Atlantic Sturgeon 2018-09-19 E 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G3T3 S2
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Freshwater Fish39226 Carpiodes cyprinus Quillback 2019-05-01 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G5 S2
Freshwater Fish32446 Carpiodes sp. cf.
cyprinus
"Carolina" Quillback 2013-04-18 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
GNR S2
Freshwater Fish28440 Carpiodes sp. cf. veliferAtlantic Highfin
Carpsucker
1956-06-20 H 3-Medium --- Special
Concern
GNR S1
Freshwater Fish19209 Moxostoma robustum Robust Redhorse 2019-05-09 E 3-Medium --- Endangered G1 S1
Freshwater Fish1599 Moxostoma sp. 3 Carolina Redhorse 2006-05-05 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G1G2Q S2
Freshwater Fish28441 Moxostoma sp. 3 Carolina Redhorse 2019-05-08 E 3-Medium --- Threatened G1G2Q S2
Mayfly 35328 Amercaenis cusabo a mayfly 2001-08-08 E 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
G3 S1
Natural
Community
27165 Basic Mesic Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
--- 2008-03-20 D 2-High --- --- G3G4 S3S4
Vascular Plant 2564 Cardamine dissecta Dissected Toothwort 2007-03-15 C 2-High --- Special
Concern
Vulnerable
G4? S2
Vascular Plant 4463 Eurybia mirabilis Piedmont Aster 1992-08-27 C 3-Medium --- Significantly
Rare
Throughout
G3 S3
Vascular Plant 8721 Scutellaria australis Southern Skullcap 1956-05-19 H 4-Low --- Endangered G4T4? S1
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
YAD/Lower Pee Dee River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional) C2 (Very High)
Blewett Falls Lake Basic Mesic Forest R5 (General) C4 (Moderate)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Pee Dee River Game Land NC Wildlife Resources Commission State
Pee Dee River Game Land Dedicated Nature
Preserve
NC Wildlife Resources Commission State
NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust
Fund
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on September 13, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 2019.
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NMFS Endangered Species Act Section 7 Checklist
For common, minor coastal construction projects
A) Project Identification
Lead Action Agency:
Agency Contact: (Phone, Email)
Applicant Name/ Contact: (Phone, Email)
Updated 0911512015
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
David Shaeffer (704.510.1437 / [e-mail])
Duke Energy Progress LLC / Jennifer Bennett (980.373.7240 / Jennifer.Bennett@duke-
energy.com)
Project Name & ID #: Duke Energy - Blewett Falls Fishing Platform
Are any aspects of the proposed project being authorized under a separate consultation? (SAJ general permits,
GRBO, SARBO, NWP, Programmatic consultation, etc.)
WP, Duke Energy's Yadkin -Pee Dee Hydro Project Operating License issued by the L"ederai Energy
egulatory Commission (FERC) Project No. 2206
B) Project Location and Site Description
1. Address, including county and state, and description of property (public, residential,
commercial, industrial, etc.):
2. a) Latitude & Longitude:
i. Required to be submitted in Decimal Degrees and Datum (e.g., 27.71622 ,-80.25174 [NAD83])
H. Online conversion: http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.htmi
3. Waterbody:
i. Name of the body of water on which the project is located (St. Johns River, Tampa Bay, Suwannee River, etc.)
H. If riverine or estuarine, approximate navigable distance from marine environment (e.g., Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico)
Pee Dee River - Approximate River Mile 188.05
C) Project Site Resource Description
1. Existing Structures: (Describe current structures in project area)
i. Marina, riprap, dock, etc.
ii. Number of slips. size (area of overwater structure), linear or square footage, location, orientation, etc.
Replacement of Existing Fishing Platform. Work within Section 10 Waters of the dam tailrace below the turbine discharge.
2. Existing Conditions: (Describe the project area)
i. Substrate type, water quality, depth, etc.
ii. List any alterations to substrate type, water quality, depth, etc, resulting from the proposed action (qualitative and quantitative)
Alluvial material over partially weathered bedrock (saprolite) are the dominant substrates contained in the project area. Water quality is
typically good, consistently meets NC State water quality standards including standards for dissolved oxygen. Water depth in this area
ranges from approximately 0 to 4 feet depending on the volume of generation from the hydrostation and spatial location in the tailrace.
Average depth is estimated to be approximately 2 feet across the project area. Substrates will be temporarily impacted from the
placement of a coffer dam and permanently impacted by the placement of rip rap.
3. Seagrasses & Other Marine Vegetation
i. If a benthic survey was conducted provide date of survey and a copy of the report
ii. Species area of coverage estimates and density of species coverage (percentage) estimates
iii. Location relative to proposed structures. Provide detailed sketch of action area and location of marine vegetation
iv. List any impacts to seagrasses or other marine vegetation resulting from proposed action (square feet)
No seagrasses or other marine vegetation occur within project area.

4. Mangroves
i. Species (red, black, or white)
ii. Area (square and linear feet). Provide detailed sketch of the action area and location of mangroves.
iii. List any impacts to mangroves resulting from the proposed action (square and linear feet)
No Mangroves occur within the project area.
5. Corals
i. If a benthic survey was conducted provide date of survey and a copy of the report
ii. Species Present
iii. Area of coverage and density estimates (percentage, include estimates for each species)
iv. Location relative to proposed structures. Provide detailed sketch of action area and location of corals.
v. List any impacts to corals resulting from proposed action (number and size of colonies and/or fragments)
No corals occur within the project area.
D) Project Description and Construction Methods
Yes, the applicant has agreed to follow the Mangroves and Seagrass Dock Construction Guidelines (Found here
Yes, the applicant has agreed to follow NMFS Johnson's Seagrass Dock Construction Guidelines (Found here
Yes, the applicant has agreed to follow the NMFS Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions (Found here
1. Project: (Please describe)
Project is a requirement of the FERC license Project No. 2206 as a part of the Approved Recreational Management Plan to provide river
access to the general public.
2. In Water Structures:
i. Type of structure(s) (e.g. boat basin, riprap, seawall)
ii. Square and/or linear feet of structure(s)
iii. Number of new vessels/slips, if any
iv. Is this structure new, removal, or replacement?
A new 150 feet (If) long (parallel to river bank and flow) x 10 feet (ft) wide concrete fishing platform, cast in -place, on piers with rip -rap
for protection of foundations. During the installation of the fish platform, a cofferdam for dewatering the installation area will be
installed to dewater an area of approximately 3,400 sq. ft. (0.078 acres).
3.Overwater Structures:
i. Will the structure have grated decking?
ii. Proposed spacing between boards (0.5-inch, 0.75-inch, none, etc.)
iii. Height above mean high water (MHW) elevation
iv. Directional orientation of main axis of dock
v. Overwater area (calculate square footage)
vi. Is this structure new, removal or replacement?
The new fishing platform will be installed parallel with the existing river bank with a solid concrete deck. The new fishing platform will be
12.5 feet (ft) above the river's ordinary high water mark (approximately 127 (NGVD 1929). The overwater calculated area of the platform
is approximately 750 square feet.
4. If the proposed structure is a fishing pier please answer the following:
i. Is the fishing pier public or private?
ii. How many people are expected to fish from the pier each day?
iii. What is the applicant's plan to address hook -and -line captures at the fishing pier?
iv. Will there be any educational signs posted?
The fishing platform will be open to the public, expected use is approximately 50 users/day. Informational signage with educational
material including regulations regarding capture and reporting of sturgeon species will be posted at the entrance to the pier.
5. Methods: (For pile installation, please see Pile Installation section below)
i. Step-by-step construction methodology
ii. Demolition/ removal of existing structures and debris
iii. Location of work (barge, upland or both)
The cofferdam will likely be constructed of braced sheet pile. The approximate total length of sheet pile cofferdam is 210 feet. It is
anticipated that PZ 35 (or similar) type sheet piles will be used for the cofferdam. PZ 35 sheet piles are approximately 28" long, which
will result in approximately 90 sheet piles being required for the full 210 foot length of the cofferdam. The sheet piles will likely be
installed using a vibratory hammer deployed via a land based crane. A spud barge will likely be deployed in the tailrace to guide the
placement of the sheet piles. The interior side of the sheet pile wall will be braced with steel framework as needed depending on the
embedment depth achieved by the piles. Depending on the embedment depth of the piles, a tremie concrete seal may also need to be
placed along the exterior perimeter of the sheet pile wall. Once the sheet pile cofferdam is installed and dewatered, the concrete pier

ana constructea. unce the construction or the new piatrorm is complete, the correraam will De removea the same way
installed.
6. Pile Installation (Use additional rows for each combination of pile size and material)
Pile Material
Installation Method
Number of Piles
Pile Size (inches)
Max. number of piles
to be driven per day
Average number of
strikes per pile
Will piles be driven in a confined space (150' to nearest sound reflecting object)?
Yes
No
Will noise abatement be used?
Yes ro
No
Noise abatement details:
IA bubble curtain system will be deployed.
Pile Installation details/notes:
See "Methods" section above
7. Dredging
Dredge Type: (Hopper, clamshell, etc.)
N/A
Area (sq. ft.) to bed redged:
Depth of cut:
Volume of material to be dredged: (cubic yards)
Sediment testing: (Has the material to be dredged been tested? Is there any contamination?)
Spoil disposal plans: (location of disposal area, sediment type at disposal area, etc.)
8. Artificial Reefs
Please refer to the artificial reef program websites forth e particular state in which the project will occur:
Alabama; Florida; additional Florida guidance; Mississippi; Louisiana; South Carolina; North Carolina; Texas
i. Reef site selection (process details)
ii. Materials to be used
iii. Deployment Method
iv. Deployment schedule
N/A

9. Construction Schedule
i. Number of days/weeks/months of in -water work
ii. Daylight construction only?
iii. Seasonal restrictions?
Cofferdam and Fishing Platform construction- January -December 2021
10. Conservation/ Protective Measures
How is conservation, or other protective measures, being incorporated into this project, if at all?
Erosion Control/Stormwater BMPs will be implemented for the various phases of the projects. Turbidity curtains will be used for the in
water work. The Biological Opinion issued for the Yadkin -Pee Dee Hydro Project (FERC No. 2206) requires the Licensee to implement the
Reasonable and Prudent Measures (RPMs) contained in the BiOp with their implementing Terms and Conditions (T&Cs). Duke Energy
will implement the following protective measures as required by RPM#1 and T&C#1:
a. During construction of the platform or any other in -water work conducted by the Licensee in the Action Area: i. No in -water work in
the river on the downstream side of Blewett Falls Dam, within 500 yards of the dam or power station, may occur between February 1
and April 30 and between September 15 and October 15 of any year. This does not apply to emergency work (i.e., work that cannot wait
until after the time restriction.) ii. If a sturgeon is seen within 100 yards of the active daily construction/maintenance operation, all
appropriate precautions shall be implemented to ensure its protection. These precautions shall include cessation of operation of any
moving equipment closer than 50 ft of sturgeon. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately if a
sturgeon is seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities may not resume until the protected species has departed the project
area of its own volition. iii. Appropriate erosion and turbidity controls shall be utilized during any in -water work carried out by the
applicant in the Action Area to limit contaminant laden sediments from entering the water. iv. No construction debris shall be allowed
to enter the water. v. Construction shall be conducted according to current best management practices (BMPs) for the State of North
Carolina.