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Ms. Lyn Hardison
NC DENR Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
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Re: Water Quality Certification Fee
Washington White Post Solar Energy Project, Beaufort County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Hardison:
Per our conversation on Monday, November 19, please find enclosed a check for $240 for the NC DWQ
Water Quality Certification Fee for the Washington White Post Solar Project PCN Application. Once you
have received the $1,000 check from the Raleigh office, please return it in the enclosed self- address
envelope.
Should you have questions please contact me at (512) 222 -1125 ext. 104 and again, thank you for your
prompt assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
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Lauren Sicarelli
Staff Scientist
Attachment: Water Quality Certification Fee
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' Attention: Mr. Roberto Scheller
NC DWQ 401 /Wetlands Unit
' 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699 -1650
' Re: Pre - Construction Notification
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Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina NVeUande$ RQUALITY
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Approximate Center: 35.499342° N, - 76.852273° W
' Dear Mr. Scheller,
' On behalf of Washington White Post Solar, LLC (a subsidiary of Duke Energy), we are submitting this Pre -
Construction Notification (PCN) for permanent impacts to waters of the US from two culvert
' installations at the proposed Washington White Post Solar Farm. The project will result in less than 150
linear feet of stream and less than 0.1 acre of permanent impacts to waters of the US. Per the
requirements of NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Certification 3886 and Nationwide Permit (NWP)
' 14, this PCN is being submitted to the NC DWQ for approval and a copy is being provided to the US Army
for the record only.
IProject Information
The project site is 85.3 acres located approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Bath, NC on the western side
' of White Post Road (Beaufort County PIN 07023216). The site is mostly cleared, farm land and has been
cultivated since at least 1938 with soybeans planted during the 2012 growing season. An approximate
1.5 acre forested area is located on the eastern portion of the site along White Post Road and an
' approximate 0.5 acre forested area is located on the northern portion of the site. The proposed project
consists of a 12.5MW solar energy facility which will deliver renewable energy to the local utility grid.
' Jurisdictional Waters
Based on a review of available maps and a site visit by Mr. Kyle Barnes of the US Army Corps of
' Engineers on August, 22, 2012, one jurisdictional stream (UT1 to Boyd Creek) runs from west to east
through the southern portion of the Site. The stream crosses the entire length of the site,
approximately 1,230 linear feet, and averages 32 feet wide. This perennial stream has 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. No other jurisdictional waters of the US, including wetlands, were
noted on the site.
Summary of Proposed Impacts
In order to access both the northern and southern portion of the site, two roads, each with a 78"
diameter culvert, will be permanently installed in UT1 to Boyd Creek. Rip rap will be keyed in on either
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side of the culverts for stabilization and will be installed per the Wilmington District Regional Condition
number 3.5. Coffer dams will be temporarily installed on either side of each of the western culvert to
allow for work in the dry. For the eastern culvert, one coffer dam will be utilized and an existing culvert
under White Post Road will be temporarily plugged to allow for work in the dry. One underground
utility line will be directionally drilled adjacent to Culvert 1 and will not result in stream impacts.
The following table summarizes the proposed impacts:
Stream Impact
Number
Type of Impact
Stream Name
Perennial or
Intermittent
Impact
(LF)
Impact
(Acres)
S1— Permanent
Culvert (1)
UT1 to Boyd Crk.
Perennial
44
0.017
S2 — Permanent
Rip -Rap (1)
UT1 to Boyd Crk
Perennial
29
0.032
S3 — Permanent
Culvert (2)
UT1 to Boyd Crk
Perennial
38
0.011
S4 — Permanent
Rip -Rap (2)
UT1 to Boyd Crk.
Perennial
30
0.031
S5 — Permanent
UG Utility Line
UT1 to Boyd Crk
Perennial
0
0.0
S6 — Temporary
3 Coffer Dams
UT1 to Boyd Crk
Perennial
66
(22 X 3)
0.019
(0.006 X 3)
Total Impacts Permanent
141 LF
0.091 acres
Total Impacts Temporary
66 LF
0.019 acres
The number and width of the crossings have been limited to the bare minimum to safely construct and
operate the solar farm. Two crossings are required for safety purpose to ensure the solar panels can be
accessed in the event of an emergency or if one of the road crossings becomes impassable. Road
crossings were designed perperndicular to the stream to minimize impacts. The project construction,
including the installation of the culverts and underground utility line, will be completed in accordance
with state and federal regulations, including the NC DWQ Stormwater rules and Nationwide and
Regional Conditions (Nationwide and Regional).
Closing
We appreciate your prompt review of this PCN. We would like to utilize the NC DWQ Express Review
process and we are enclosing a check for $1,000 for the Express Review fee. If we can facilitate your
review in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Sicarelli at or 512 - 222 -1125, Ext 104 or
Isicarelli @energyrenewalpartners.com.
Sincerely,
a4vu," . J-� t/
Lauren Sicarelli
Project Scientist
See next page for list of attachments.
Greg Nelson
Project Manager

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Pre - Construction Notification
Washington White Post Solar Farm
' Attachments:
Pre - Construction Notification Form
Figure 1— Site Location and Jurisdictional Feature
Figure 2 — USGS Topographic Map
Site Plan — Baker Engineering Sheets C3.0 and C3.1
' Attachment A —Culvert Details
Attachment B — DWQ Buffer Correspondence
Attachment C — DWQ Stormwater Approval Letter and Stormwater Management Plan
! Attachment D — SEPA Finding of No Significant Impact
Attachment E — Endangered Species Table
' Attachment F —Cultural Resources Letter
Attachment G — Agent Authorization Letter
$1,000 Fee
! CC: Mr. William Wescott
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889
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Pre - Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)-
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification — ss ❑ 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 ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit
® Yes ❑ No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below
® Yes
❑ No
1h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
[:]Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Washington White Post Solar Farm
2b
County
Beaufort
2c.
Nearest municipality / town
Bath
2d. Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
Foxfire Farms, Inc & NBE Farms, Inc
3b
Deed Book and Page No
1790/0737
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable).
Larry Boyd
3d
Street address:
837 Beaver Dam Road
3e
City, state, zip:
Pinetown, NC 27865
3f.
Telephone no.
252 - 943 -5683
3g. Fax no.
3h.
Email address:
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Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is.
❑ Agent ® Other, specify Site developer with lease on property.
4b.
Name:
Vanessa Goff
4c.
Business name
(if applicable).
Washington White Post Solar, LLC (a subsidiary of Duke Energy)
4d. Street address:
1880 Winton Road, Suite 7
4e. City, state, zip:
Rochester, NY 14618
4f
Telephone no.
585- 239 -7607
4g.
Fax no.:
513 - 629 -5567
4h.
Email address.
vanessa goff @duke - energy.com
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name:
Lauren Sicarelli
5b
Business name
(if applicable):
Energy Renewal Partners, LLC
5c.
Street address:
305 Camp Craft Road, Suite 575
5d. City, state, zip,
Austin, TX 78746
5e
Telephone no.:
512 - 222 -1125 X 104
5f.
Fax no.:
512 - 222 -1132
5g.
Email address:
Isicarelli @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)-
PIN 07023216
Latitude Longitude: -
1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)-
.35499342.. .......... ..- 76.852273
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size
85.74 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
Boyd Creek
proposed project
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C; NSW
2c. River basin:
Tar - Pamlico
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 is currently agricultural fields (NC land use land cover 2 01) and was planted with soybean crops in 2012.
Properties in the general vicinity of the site are a mix of cultivated farm land (NC LULC 2 01), tree farms (NC LULC 2.02),
and rural residences.
See Figures 1 and 2.
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
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3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
1,230 LF of Perennial Stream
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The project consists of a 12.5MW 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.
Approximately 100 rows of solar panels will be installed east -west. The panels will be mounted above ground and an
underground collection system of electric cables will connect the panels to 20 transformer /inverter pads and connect to
the existing power line along White Post Road. Standard construction equipment, including earthmoving equipment, will
be used during construction See attached Site Plan.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments. Kyle Barnes of the USACE Wilmington District
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Office completed a site visit on Aug. 22, 2012 and confirmed
that the stream onsite is jurisdictional. A formal PJD
Request is being submitted in conjunction with this PCN
Form.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
Preliminary ❑Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jay Keller - Consultant
Agency /Consultant Company: Keller Environmental
Kyle Barnes - USACE Wilmington District
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Site Visit - August 22, 2012. PJD request submitted in conjunction with PCN.
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Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
NC Stormwater Management Permit - application submitted October 5, 2012
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
® Yes ❑ No
6b
If yes, explain.
The portion of the project to the north of the stream (Phase 1) is anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2012 and
the portion of the project to the south of the stream (Phase II) is anticipated to be completed next year There are no
additional impacts associated with Phase II and the cumulative impacts of both Phase I and II have been included in this
PCN application
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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
❑ 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
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
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
3b.
3c
3d
3e.
3f
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ❑ T
Culvert (1)
UT1 to Boyd
® PER
® Corps
34.5
44
Creek
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ®P ❑ T
Rip -Rap (1)
UT1 to Boyd
Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
34.5
29
S3 ®P ❑ T
Culvert (2)
UT1 to Boyd
® PER
® Corps
305
38
Creek
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ®P ❑ T
Rip -Rap (2)
UT1 to Boyd
Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
30.5
30
S5 ®P ❑ T
Directionally
Drilled UG Utility
UT1 to Boyd
® PER
® Corps
34.5
0
Line
Creek
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ® T
3 Coffer Dams
UT1 to Boyd
Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
32.5
66
P. 141 LF
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
P: 0.09 ac
T: 66 LF
T- 019 ac
3i. Comments The perennial stream UT1 to Boyd Crreek runs west to east through the central portion of the site and runs the
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entire length of the site In order to access both the northern and southern portion of the site, two roads, each with a 78"
diameter culvert, will be permanently installed in UT1. Rip rap will be keyed in on either side of the culverts for stabilization
and will be installed per the Wilmington District Regional Condition number 3.5. Coffer dams will be temporarily installed on
either side of each culvert installation to allow for work in dry conditions One underground utility line will be directionally
drilled adjacent to Culvert 1 and will not result in stream impacts See Culvert Details - Attachment A
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 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 type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a.
5b.
5c
5d.
5e
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
K 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
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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.
❑ Neuse ® Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments- The project is not subject to the Tar - Pamlico Buffer rules per the attached NC DWQ Determination (DWQ
EXP# 12 -0789 Ver. 2), dated October 22, 2012, Attachment B
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The road crossings are necessary to access and maintain the southern 20% of the project area Two crossings are required
for safety purpose to ensure the solar panels can be accessed in the event of an emergency or if one of the road crossings
becomes impassable. 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 perperndicular to stream to minimize impacts.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan developed for site. Silt fence, silt soxx, and seeding will be used during land disturbing
activities to control erosion and prevent sedimentation Work within the stream will be minimized at all times and work will be
conducted from high ground whenever possible. Culvert pipe is pre- fabricated and will be placed into the stream complete to
minimize work within the stream Coffer dams will be utilized to work in the dry during culvert installation Any water inside the
coffer dams will only be returned to waters of the US when it no longer poses a threat to aquatic life. Temporary impacts from
coffer dams will be returned to pre - construction condtions.
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 ® 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
project?
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® 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.
Comments- See Attachment B - DWQ Correspondence stating Tar - Pamlico buffer
❑ Yes ❑ No
rules do not appy to stream on site
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0.44%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
® 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.
Stormater will be primarily treated through overland sheet flow over vegetated ground and swales
The total new impervious area of 16,372sf (0.44% of the site) will be spread out across the entire project area with no
more than 5,OOOsf in any drainage area, (significantly below 24% in any drainage area) Typical impervious area for any
drainage area will be 500- 1,OOOsf. Stormwater runoff from impervious areas will sheet flow across grassed fields before
entering the swales designed with 3:1 max side slopes
See Attachment C
❑ Certified Local Government
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
® DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ 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):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other.
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
® Yes ❑ No
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
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Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes
❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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: See Attachment D
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,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® 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 toilets will be utilized during construction an waste will 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 ® No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
El Raleigh
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?
NC Natural Heritage Program online database (http./ /portal ncdenr org /web /nhp /) and USFWS online database
(http / /ecos.fws gov /ipac /). See table summary of species found within the Site's topo quad in Attachment E The project
area consists nearly entirely of cleared agricultural land and does not provide suitable habitat for any of the speices listed
on the table The proposed project will clear a 125 acre forested area on the eastern portion of the site and a 0.75 acre
forested area on the northern porition of the site.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
There is no EFH located withinthe project area. Big Bay is the nearest designated EFH, which is approximately 2.5 miles
downstream (via Boyd Creek) of the proposed impacts. Source: http: / /ocean.floridamarine .org /efh— coral /ims /viewer.htm
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 ® 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?
Corrspondence with the NC State Historic Preservatio Office. See Attachment F.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? www ncfloodmaps com, FEMA Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRM) Community -Panel Numbers 3720663400J and 3720663400J
Trisha Elizondo
Nov. 8, 2012
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's i ature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided )
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakid, P.E.
Governor Director
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Mr. Jay Keller
7921 Haymarket Lane
Raleigh, NC 27615
October 22, 2012
Dee Freeman
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DWQ EXP# 12 -0789 Ver. 2
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' Subject Property: White Post Road Solar Project
Tar - Pamlico River Basin, Boyd Creek [TAR 07,19-5(l); NSW, C]
On -Site Re- Determination for Applicability to the Tar - Pamlico River Riparian Area Protection Rules
(15A NCAC 2B.0259)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
tDear Mr. Keller:
On October 18, 2012 at the request of Mr. Kenny Habul of SunEnergy 1, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an on-
' site re- determination to change the end point of stream determination to more clearly represent drainage feature located on
the subject property for applicability to the Tar - Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213.0259). The feature is labeled as
"12 -0789 A, 12 -0789' B, and 12 -0789 C" on the attached maps initialed by me on October 22, 2012.
' The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12 -0789 A,12 -0789 B, and 12-
0789 C" on the attached maps, and highlighted in red is not subject to the Tar Pamlico Buffer Rules. The stream
' determination begins at a roadway culvert passing under White Post Road (SR 1343), point 12 -0789 A (N 35° 29.913" W
76° 51.062 "), and continues up gradient to a second point 12 -0789 B (N 35° 29.954" W 76° 51.237 "), and continues to
the western most limits of the property, to point 12 -0789 C (N 35° 29.964', W 76° 51.300'), as shown on enclosed maps
marked on the ground with yellow DWQ flagging.
The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future
correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this
' letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that a
surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A request for a
determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Karen Higgins, 1650 Mail Service Center
t Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that
"exempts" a surface water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the
date that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal time does not start until
the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. DWQ recommends that
' North Carolina Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] *,a Internet vwwv.ncwateroualityorri C1Ni/'�0'/1 /111a An Equal Opportunity %Mrmabe Adon Employer r+";

the applicant conducts this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals are made in a timely manner. To ask
' for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter I SOB of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. This determination is final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
' This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the buffers. Nor
does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. if you have any additional
' questions or require additional information please call Roberto Scheller in the Washington Regional Office at (252) 948-
1 3940.
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PARTNERS, LLC
Pre - Construction Notification
Washington White Post Road Solar Farm
ATTACHMENT C
DWQ Stormwater Approval Letter and
Stormwater Management Plan

If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please
' contact Samir Dumpor at (252) 946 -6481.
Sincerely,
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C arles R Wakild, P E., Director
' v Division of Water Quality
AA/sd: K:1SD1Permits -Low Density1SW7121103
' cc' Richard Baker, III, PE (Baker Engineering Consultants, Inc. (605 Adams
Street, Raleigh, NC 27605)
Beaufort County Inspections
' Washington Regional Office
' North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet www nwaterquaily org One
943 Washington Square Mall Phone 252 - 946 -64811 FAX 252 - 946 -9215 NorthCarolina
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] �%,liltura!!�%
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P E Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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November 13, 2012
Ms Thomas McNa Vice President
Washington White Post Solar, LLC/
DEGS NC Solar, LLC
139 East 4t Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Subject: Permit No. SW7121103
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Washington White Post Road Solar, LLC
Low Density Stormwater Project
Beaufort County
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Dear Ms. McKay:
The Washington Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit
Application for Washington White Post Road Solar development on November 6, 2012.
Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as
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proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Session Law 2008-
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211 and Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 We are forwarding Permit No SW7121103 dated
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November 13, 2012, for the construction of the subject project
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
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subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supercede
any other agency permit that may be required.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you
have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this permit This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
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27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please
' contact Samir Dumpor at (252) 946 -6481.
Sincerely,
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C arles R Wakild, P E., Director
' v Division of Water Quality
AA/sd: K:1SD1Permits -Low Density1SW7121103
' cc' Richard Baker, III, PE (Baker Engineering Consultants, Inc. (605 Adams
Street, Raleigh, NC 27605)
Beaufort County Inspections
' Washington Regional Office
' North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet www nwaterquaily org One
943 Washington Square Mall Phone 252 - 946 -64811 FAX 252 - 946 -9215 NorthCarolina
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] �%,liltura!!�%
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit Number SW7121103
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
' STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
' In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143 General Statutes of
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
' PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
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Washington White Post Road Solar, LLC/DEGS NC Solar, LLC
Washington White Post Road Solar
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of a low density project in compliance with the
provisions of Session Law 2008 -211 and 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as
the " stormwater rules') and the approved stormwater management plans and
'I specifications, and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by
the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit.
' The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
subject to the following specific conditions and limitations:
' I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This permit covers the construction of 16,372 square feet of permanent build-
'' upon area on this 85.74 acres tract of land.
2. The overall tract built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at
' or below 24 %, as required by Session Law 2008 -211 and Section 2H .1005 of
the stormwater rules.
3. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are
' incorporated by reference and are, enforceable parts of the permit and shall be
kept on file by the permittee at all times
' 4. The only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances
such as swales with minimum side slopes of 3:1 (H:V) as defined in the
stormwater rules and approved by the Division.
t 5. No piping is allowed except that minimum amount necessary to direct runoff
beneath an impervious surface such as a road or to provide access.
6. The built -upon areas associated with this project shall be located at least 50 feet
landward of all perennial and intermittent streams or other surface waters.
7. All temporary built -upon area that is not shown on the approved stormwater plan
as a permanent built -upon area, and that is shown on the approved
' Sedimentation Erosion Control plan, shall be removed and the area restored to a
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vegetated state when that area is no longer needed, or prior to final inspection
per the requirements of the approved Sedimentation Erosion Control plan, or
within 30 days of project completion, whichever occurs first
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area does
not exceed the allowable built -upon area.
2. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one
or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame
specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the
Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee
shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director
that the changes have been made.
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5.
This project may not be sold or subdivided in whole or in part without first
receiving a permit modification from the Division.
Prior to the subdivision and/or sale of this project, in whole or in part, the
following deed restrictions must be recorded with the Office of the Register of
Deeds:
a The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with
State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW7121103, as issued by
the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000.
b. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to
the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Stormwater
Management Permit
C. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons
and parties claiming under them.
d. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded
without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division
of Water Quality
e. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take
place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality.
f. This project is permitted for a maximum of 16,372 square feet of built -
upon area Construction of additional built -upon area in excess of this
amount will require a permit modification.
g. This project may not be sold or subdivided, in whole or in part, without first
receiving a permit modification from the Division.
h. Construction of additional impervious areas such that low- density
requirements are no longer met will require a permit modification prior to
construction. An engineered system will be required to collect and treat
the runoff from all built -upon area associated with the project, including
that area permitted under the low density option.
i. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.)
associated with this development, except for average driveway crossings,
is strictly prohibited by any persons
j. The built -upon areas shall be located a minimum of 50 feet landward of all
perennial and intermittent surface waters.
A copy of the recorded restrictions must be received in this Office within 30 days
of the date of sale.
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' Permit Number SW 121103
6. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.)
associated with the permitted development, except for average driveway
crossings, is strictly prohibited by any persons.
7 The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for
revised plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any
modification to the approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed
below:
a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size
b. Project name change.
c Transfer of ownership.
d Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area.
e. Further subdivision, acquisition, or sale of the project area in whole or in
part. The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee,
for which Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought.
f. Filling in, altering or piping any vegetative conveyance shown on the
' approved plan.
8 Swales and other vegetated conveyances shall be constructed in their entirety,
vegetated, and be operational for their intended use prior to the construction of
i any built -upon surface.
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During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of
the swales or other vegetated conveyances will be repaired immediately.
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The permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance
necessary to operate the permitted stormwater management systems at optimum
iefficiency
to include:
a. Inspections
b Sediment removal
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C. Mowing, and re- vegetating of the side slopes.
d Immediate repair of eroded areas.
e Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans and
tspecifications.
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Within 30 days of completion of the project, the permittee shall certify in writing
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that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
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The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his
representative within the time frame specified in the written information request
III.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.
This permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and
approval by the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and
re- issuance of the permit to change the name and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary. In the event of a name or ownership
form, by both
change, a completed Name /Ownership Change signed parties,
must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by the
supporting documentation as listed on page 2 of the form. The approval of this
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request will be considered on its merits, and may or may not be approved.
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The permittee is responsible for compliance with all permit conditions until the
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Director approves a transfer of ownership. Neither the sale of the project nor the
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transfer of common areas to a third party, such as a homeowner's association,
constitutes an approved transfer of the stormwater permit.
3 Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality,
in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143- 215.6A to 143 -215 6C
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit
as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Session Law 2008-
211 and Title 15A NCAC 2H 1000 of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
' Subchapter 2H 1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143 -215.1 et. al.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action,
including those as may be required by the Division, such as the construction of
additional or replacement stormwater management systems.
6 The permittee grants permission to DENR Staff to enter the property during
normal business hours, for the purpose of inspecting all components of the
stormwater management facility
7. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause The
filing of a request for a permit modification, revocation and re- issuance, or
termination does not stay any permit condition.
8. Unless specified elsewhere, permanent seeding requirements for the swales
must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.
9. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference
and are enforceable parts of the permit.
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with
any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state and federal), which have jurisdiction
11 The permittee shall notify the Division in writing of any name, ownership or
' mailing address changes at least 30 days prior to making such changes.
Permit issued this the 13th day of November, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Charles R. i, P.E., Director -- -- ___________ for
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. SW7121103
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
November 8, 2012
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Duke Energy Corporation
ATTN Mr Thomas McNay, Vice President
139 East 4`h Street
' Cincinnati, Oleo 45202 -
RE Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan No Beauf - 2013 -010
Project Name Washington White Post Solar, LLC
' Location SR 1343 County Beaufort
River Basin Tar - Pamlico
Date Received by LQS November 6, 2012
' Acres Approved 86 Project Type New
Project Description Grading for drainage improvements, erection of electrical generation
apparatus and trenching for installation of wiring
' Dear Sir
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan We find the plan to be
' acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with Modifications The modifications required
for approval are listed on the attached page This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following
the date of approval, if no land - disturbing activity has been undertaken, as required by 15A NCAC
' 4B 0129, unless modified by other legislation
Please be advised that 15A NCAC 4B 0118(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion and
sedimentation control plan be on file at the job site Also, you should consider this letter as giving the
' Notice required by G S 113A-61 1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to ensure compliance with
the approved plan
' North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties If, following the commencement of
this project, it is determined that the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (G S 113A -51 through 66), this
office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with
the Act
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal and State
water quahty laws, regulations and rules In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules may
also apply to this land - disturbing activity This approval does not supersede any other permit or
' approval
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, North Carolina 27889 • Phone 252 - 946 -6481 / FAX 252 - 975 -3716
Internet http //portal ncdenr org /webArAand- quality
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Duke Energy Corporation
' ATTN Mr Thomas McNay, Vice President
November 8, 2012
Page 2
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the
Financial Responsibility /Ownership Form, which you have submitted You are required to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form NOTE Neither this
approval nor the financial responsibility/liability cited in it automatically transfer with a change in
project ownership In addition, 15A NCAC 4B 0127(c) requires that you notify this office of the
proposed starting date for this project (using the enclosed Project Information Sheet) Please notify
' us if you plan to have a preconstruction conference
Please be-advised that a rule to protect and maintain existing buffers along watercourses in the Tar-
' Pamlico River Basin became effective on January 1, 2000 The Tar - Pamlico River Riparian Area
Protection and Maintenance Rule (15A NCAC 2B 0259) applies to a 50 (horizontal) foot wide zone
along all perennial and intermittent streams, lakes, ponds and estuaries in the Tar - Pamhco River
' Basin For more information about the riparian area rule, please contact the Division of Water
Quality's Wetland/401 Unit at 919- 807 -6300, or DWQ in our regional office at 252- 946 -6481
Please be aware that your project will be covered by the enclosed NPDES General Stormwater
' Permit NCG010000 (Construction Activities) You should first become familiar with all of the
requirements for compliance with the enclosed permit
Sincerely,
' Patric cClain,
Regional Engineer
' Enclosures
cc w/o enc Rick Baker, PE, Baker Engineering
IAmy Adams, Regional Supervisor, Division of Water Quality
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan No Beauf- 2013 -010
Project Name Washington White Post Solar, LLC
November 8, 2012
MODIFICATIONS
Page A
AS THE DECLARED RESPONSIBLE PARTY, YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBII.ITY is
to understand the Act and comply with the following minimum requirements of the Act
A In the event of a conflict between the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act, the submitted plan and/or the contract specifications, the more restrictive
requirement shall prevail,
B � The land disturbing activity shall be conducted in accordance with the approved
erosion and sedimentation control plan,
C The LATEST APPROVED erosion and sediment control plan will be used during
periodic unannounced inspections to determine compliance and a copy of the plan
must be on file at the job site If it is determined that the implemented plan is
inadequate, this office may require the installation of additional measures and/or that
the plan be revised to comply with state law
D All site revisions, including those required by other local, state or federal agencies,
which affect site layout, drainage patterns, limits of disturbance and/or disturbed
acreage must be submitted to this office for approval a minimum of 15 day prior
implementing the revision,
E Revisions exceeding the approved scope of this project without this office's prior
approval of the plan showing the changes can be considered a violation Failure to
comply with any part of the approved plan or with any requirements of this program
could result in appropriate legal action (civil or criminal) against the financially
responsible party Legal actions could include Stop Work Orders, the assessing of a
civil penalty of up to $5000 for the initial violation and/or a civil penalty of up to
$5000 per day for each day the site is out of compliance
F The CERTIFICATE OF PLAN APPROVAL must be posted at the primary
entrance to the lob site and remain until the site is permanently stabilized
G In cases of natural disaster related changes to the proposed land disturbing activity, all
appropriate actions and adequate measure installations may be performed to prevent
sediment damage, prior to submitting and receiving approval of the revised plan A
revised plan must be submitted for approval as soon as possible, but no later than 15
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Project Name Washington White Post Solar, LLC
November 8, 2012
MODIFICATIONS
Page B
' H Erosion and sediment control measures or devices are to be constructed and /or
installed to safely withstand the runoff resulting from a 10 year storm event (25 year
storm event in High Quality Zones) The 10 year storm event is generally equivalent
to a storm producing 6 5 - 7 inches in 24 hours or at the rate of 6 5 - 7 inches in 1
hour, depending on the location of the project within the region,
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No earthen material is to be brought on or removed from the project site, until the off -
site borrow and/or disposal sites are identified as part of the erosion control plan If
an off -site borrow and/or disposal site is to be utilized, submit the name and
identification number (E&SCP# or Mine Permit #), prior to use
J A buffer zone, sufficient to restrain visible sedimentation within the 25% of the width
closest to the land disturbance, must be provided and maintained between the land -
disturbing activity and any adjacent property or watercourse
K In order to comply with the intent of the Act, the scheduling of the land - disturbing
activities is to be such that both the area of exposure and the tune between the land
disturbance and the providing of a ground cover is mimmized
L Unless a temporary, manufactured, lining material has been specified, a clean straw
mulch must be applied, at the minimum rate of 2 tons/acre, to all seeded areas The
mulch must cover at least 75% of the seeded area after it is either tacked, with an
acceptable tacking material, or crimped in place
M New or affected cut or filled slopes must be at an angle that can be retained by
vegetative cover or other adequate erosion - control devices or structures appropriate,
AND must be provided with aground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within
21 calendar days of completion of anv phase (rough or final) of grading
(ANNUAL RYE GRASS IS NOT in the APPROVED seeding specifications NOR
is it an ACCEPTABLE substitute for the providing of a temporary ground cover)
N A permanent ground cover, sufficient restrain erosion, must be provided within the
shorter of 15 working or 90 calendar days (if in a High Quality Zone, the shorter of
15 working or 60 calendar days) after completion of construction or development on
any portion of the tract (ANNUAL RYE GRASS IS NOT in the APPROVED
seeding specifications NOR is it an ACCEPTABLE substitute for the providing of a
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November 8, 2012
MODIFICATIONS
' Page C
' O All sediment and erosion control details for this project must conform to the standards
as shown in the current Erosion & Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual,
These details must be utilized for construction and incorporated in the plan The
tDesign Manual may be found on -line at http / /portal ncdenr or web/Ir /publications
2 Adequate and appropriate measures must be properly installed downstream, within the limits
' of disturbance, of any land disturbing activity to prevent sediment from leaving the limits of
disturbance, entering existing drainage systems, impacting an on -site natural watercourse or
adjoining property
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STORMWATER
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL PLANS
FOR
WASHINGTON WHITE POST SOLAR, LLC
SOLAR FARM
BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC
Prepared by:
R4KFR riNIGIrVFER1VC: COX Ill.T4,VTS, 1rVC.
605 ADAMS STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
October 12, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTEN'T'S
1.0 Project Description 1
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1.0 Planned Erosion Control and Sedimentation C ontroi i rac1t e�
4.0 Maintenance Plan 2
List of Appendices
Appendix A USGS Man and Soils Map
Appendix B NODE -NR — Tar - Pamlico Buffer Determination Letter

STORMWATER AND EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLANS
Washington White Post Solar. LLC — Solar Farm
10 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is the construction of a Solar Farm on an existing 86 acre farm at 853
White Post Road, Bath NC, Beaufort County. More specifically, the site is on the
west side of White Post Road between H W Y 264 and Route 92 The site has been
farmed for an undetet mined number of years with the most recent (the 2012
growing season) crop being cotton.
Approximately; 100 rows of solar panels will be installed east -west (perpendicular
to White Post Road) The panels are mounted above ground and angled for
optimum power generation. Underground power cables will be run as shown on
the plans and connected to 20 transformer /inverter pads and connected to the
existing power line along White Post Road.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The site is in the Tar - Pamlico River drainage basin and drains to Boyd Creek: 29-
19 -5(1); NSW, C.
As is typical in this area, file site is very flat with multiple drainage ditches (that
mostly run north- south) to keep the site dry enough for agricultural activities. The
drainage ditches flow to the perimeter of the site to larger ditches along the
property boundary. An unbuffered water feature (sce NCDF.NR Determination
letter included in this package) canal flows west to east and crosses the site
approximately 1/3 of the property length north of the south property line. In
general, the flow patterns are to the west and to the north and south to the
unbuffered feature. A small portion of flow is directed to the east. to the existing
ditch along White Post Road.
As part of this project, all but one of the existing ditches will filled with the
existing ditch labeled EX 7 that runs north/south remaining. Approximately, 11
news swales (labeled S 1 -S 11) running east/west will be constructed. The new
swales S1 -S8 will flew to the existing ditch FX 7 Swales S9 -S i 1 wr11 now west
to the perimeter ditch labeled EX 4
The solar panels are to be mounted above ground and are therefore counted as
' pervious area as grass will be planted and maintained around and under all panels.
Total new impervious area added will total 16.372 sf (0.44% of the site) and will
consist of 20 — 500 sf eoncrcte transformer /inverter pacts, a 20' x 20' maintenance
shed and approximately 5,972 sf of gravel to be included on 2 culverts /drives For
crossing the unbuffered feature. Note. PCN's will need to be obtained for the US
Army Corp of Engineers for these crossing and will be provided when received
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more than 5,000 sf in any drainage area with the typical impervious area for any
drainage area of 500 -1.000 sf. Stormwater runoff from the impervious areas --.1H
sheet flow across the Qrassed field before entering the swales deciapp_ • -rtii ?
ins, side slopes.
Due to the agricultural type function of the new swales as they are replacing the
existing ditches and the depth of the existing ditches they will dram to. the new
swales will be constructed to a near fiat condition (just as the existing ditches).
Thererbre, Table 41 under design Information on the Low Density Supplement
dour not list Swale slope, velocity allowed, velocity actual or flow depth. Note,
the C factor to each swale will remain at the pre - development value of 0.17 due to
the limited new impervious areas added
3.0 PLANNED EROSION CONTROL AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
PRACTICES
A. Silt Soxx — Silt Soxx to be located in new swales and as required in ditches being
filled
B Silt Fence — Silt fence will be installed as may be required.
C. Seeding - (refer to plan sheet C5.0 of the Plans for the seeding schedule).
4.0 EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE PLAN
A. All erosion and sediment control practices will be checked for stability and
operation following every runoff - producing rainfall, but in no case less than once
every week Any needed repairs will be made immediately to maintain all
practices as designed
B. Sediment will be removed from the erosion control devices when storage capacity
has been approximately 50 percent filled.
C. All seeded areas will be fertilized, reseeded as necessary, and mulched according
to specifications to maintain a vigorous. dense vegetative cover
D. Also refer to maintenance requirements listed for each device on plans.

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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakid, RE
Governor
Keller Environmental LLC
Mr. Jay Keller
7921 Haymarket Lane
Raleigh, NC 27615
Director
August 27; 2012
and Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ EXP# 12 -0789
Beaufort County
Subject Property: White Post Road Solar Project
Tar - Pamlico River Basin, Boyd Creek [TAR 07,19-5(l); NSW, C]
On -Site Re- Determination for Applicability to the Tar - Pamlico River Riparian Area Protection Rules
(15A NCAC 2B.0259)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Keller.
On August 22, 2012 at your request, I conducted an on -site determination to review a drainage feature located on the
subject property for applicability to the Tar - Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0259) The feature is labeled as "12-
0789 A to 12 -0789 B" on the attached maps initialed by me on August 22, 2012.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12 -0789 A to 12 -0789 B" on the
attached maps, and highlighted in red is not subject to the Tar Pamlico Buffer Rules. The stream determination
begins at a roadway culvert passing under White Post Road (SR 1343), point 12 -0789 A (N 35° 29.913" W 76° 51.062 "),
and continues up gradient to a second point 12 -0789 B (N 35° 29.954" W 76° 5123T') as shown on enclosed maps
marked on the ground with yellow DWQ flagging
The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future
correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this
letter Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that a
surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A request for a
determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c% Karen Higgins, 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that
"exempts" a surface water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the
date that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal time does not start until
the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. DWQ recommends that
the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals are made in a timely manner. To ask
for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
North Carolina Divislon of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Phone. 252 - 94884811 FAX. [phone]
Internet: www ncwaterquality om
An Equal Opporturuly l Affandve Adon Employer
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Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. "[leis determination is final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the buffers. Nor
does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or, Waters of the State 'If you have any additional
questions or require additional information please call Roberto Scheller jn the Washington Regional Office at (252) 948-
3940.
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Attachments- Beaufort County Soil Survey map
USGS Bath Quad map
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North Carolina
Department of Administration
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Moses Carey, Jr, Secretary
Ms Gail Mount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Utilities Commission
4325 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276994325
November 5, 2012
Re: SCH File # 13 -E -4600 -0103; Application of Washington White Post Solar, LLC for Cert. to
' construct a 12.5 MW Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Beaufort Co.
Docket #SP -2114, Sub 0.
' Dear Ms Mount:
The above referenced environmental impact information has been reviewed through the State
' Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
Attached to this letter are comments made in the review of this document. Because of the nature of the
' comments, it has been determined that no further State Clearinghouse review action on your part is
needed for compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act The attached comments
should be taken into consideration in project development
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Raleigh, NC 27699 -1301
Sincerely,
Crystaa Best
State Environmental Review Cleannghouse
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An Equal Opportunrty/Afrmotive Action Employer
Location Address
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources Reviewing Offce h ' INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number. , — L� (3-3 Due Date �-
' After review of this project it has been detemuned that the ENR pernut(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this project to comply with North
Carolina Law Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form All applications, information and guidelines
relative to these plans and permits arc available from the same Regional Office
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Normal Process Time
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
(statutory time limit)
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Pemut to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of construction
facilities, sewer system extensions & sewer systems
30 days
not discharging into state surface waters, contracts On -site inspection Post -application technical conkrence usual
(90 days)
NPDES - pemut to discharge into surface water and/or
Application 180 days before begin activity On -site inspection. Pro - application
❑
permit to operate and construct wastewater facdrties
conference usual Additionally, obtain permit to construct wastewater
90 -120 days
discharging into state surface waters
treatment facility- granted after NPDES Reply time, 30 days after receipt of
(N /A)
plans or issue of NPDES permit- whichever is later
❑
Water Use Permit
Pre - application technical conference usually necessary
30 days
MA)
❑
Well Construction Penny
Complete applicaton must be received and permit issued pnor to the
7 days
Installation of a well
(15 days)
Application copy most be served on each adjacent riparian property owner
❑
Dredge and Fill Permit
O"ite inspection Pre- application conference usual Filling may require
55 days
Easement to Fill from N C Department of Administration and Federal
(90 days)
Dredge and Fill Permit
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement
Application must be submitted and permit received prior to
❑
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15 A NCAC
constntaion and operation ofthe source If a permit is required man
90 days
(2Q 0100 thru 2Q 0300)
area without local zoning, then there are additional requirements and
timelines (2Q 0113)
Permit to construct & operate Transportation Facility as
Application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to construction or
per 15 A NCAC (2D 0800, 2Q 0601)
modification of the source
90 days
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D 1900
molition or renovations of structures containing
material must be m compliance with 15 A
OVasbestos
NCAC 20 1110 (a) (1) which requires notification and
N/A
60 days
Y
removal prior to demolinon Contact Asbestos Commi
(90 days)
Group 919 - 707 -5950
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Complex Source Perri required under 15 A NCAC
2D 0800
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity An erosion &
dimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality
20 days
Section) At least 30 days before beginning activity A fee of S65 for the first acre or any pan of an we An express review option is
(30 days)
available with adi iuorial fees
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Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with NCDOT's approved program Particular attention should be given to
(30 days)
design and hnstallauon of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as stable stormwater conveyances and outlets
a
On -site inspection usual Surety bond filed with ENR Bond amount vanes
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Mining Permit
with type mine and number of acres of affected land Any arc mined greater
30 days
than one acre must be permitted The appropriate bond must be received
(60 days)
before the permit can be Issued
❑
North Carolina Burning pemut
On -sne inspection by N C Division Forest Resources if permit exceeds 4 days
I day
(N/A)
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Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22
On -site inspection by N C Division Forest Resources required "if more than
five
I day
counties in coastal N C with organic soils
acres of ground clearing activities are involved Inspections should be
/A )
requested at least ten days before actual bum is planned "
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hl Refining Facilities
N/A
90 -120 days
(N/A)
!f permit required, application 60 days before begin construction Applicant
must hire N C qualified engineer to prepare plans inspect consirucuen
certify construction is according to ENR approved plans May also region
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Dam Safety Permit
pemut under mosquito control program And a 404 permit from Corps of
30 days
Engineers An inspection of site is necessary to verify Hazard Classification A
(60 days)
minimum fee of 5200 00 must accompany the application An additional
processing fee based on a percentage or the total project cost will be required
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Normal Process Time
(statutory time limit)
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below
PERMIIS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
0 Wilmington Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
File surety bond of $5 000 with ENR running to State of NC conditional that
10 days
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Permit to drill exploratory ml or gas well
any well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be plugged
NIA
(910) 796 -7215
Geophysical Exploration Permit
according to ENR rules and regulations
p Winston -Salem Regional Office
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Application filed with ENR at least 10 days prior to Issue of permit
10 days
Fayetteville, NC 28301 -5043
Raleigh, NC 27609
Application by letter No standard application form
NIA
(919) 791 -4200
(336) 771 -5000
Application fees based on structure size is charged. Must include descriptions
15.20 days
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State Lakes Construction Permit
& drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian
NIA
Washington, NC 27889
ro art
(252) 946 -6481
401 Water Quality Ceruficanon
NIA
60 days
(130 days)
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CAMA Permit for MAJOR development
$250 00 fee must accompany application
55 days
(150 days)
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CAMA Permit for MINOR development
$50 00 fee must accompany application
22 days
(25 days)
Several geodetic monuments are located to or near the project area If any monument needs to be moved or destroyed, please notify
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N C Geodetic Survey, Boa 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611
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Abandonment of any wells, if regtured must be in accordance with Title 15A Subchapter 2C 0100
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Notification of the proper regional office is requested if "orphan" underground storage tanks (LISTS) are discovered during any excavation operation
Compliance with 15A NCAC 214 1000 (Coastal Stormwater Rules) is required
45 days
(N/A)
Tar Pamlico or Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules required
t Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority)
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below
D Asheville Regional Office
rl Mooresville Regional Office
0 Wilmington Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Mooresville, NC 28115
Wilmington, NC 28405
(828) 296 -4500
(704) 663 -1699
(910) 796 -7215
'0 Fayetteville Regional Office
0 Raleigh Regional Office
p Winston -Salem Regional Office
225 North Green Street, Suite 714
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101
585 Waughtown Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301 -5043
Raleigh, NC 27609
Winston - Salem, NC 27107
(910) 433 -3300
(919) 791 -4200
(336) 771 -5000
G/'Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946 -6481

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pDivision of Waste Management
Underground Storage Tani, Section
pTO Lyn Hardison. Environmental Coordinator
FROM Scott Bullock, Regional UST Supervisor , ` `
pCOPY Robert Davies. Coirective Action Branch Head
DATE- October 15, 2012
pRE CDBG Environmental Review — Proposed White Post Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 12 5 -MW
Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facilm, in Beaufort County. NC
pI searched the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Non -US T Databases and those databases did not include
any Information concerning known and potential petroleum releases at the above noted location 1 reviewed the above
proposal and determined that this project should not have an} adverse impact upon groundwater However, the following
pcomments are pertinent to my review
1. The Washington Regional Office (WaRO) UST Section recommends removal of any abandoned or out -of -use
p petroleum USTs or petroleum above ground storage tanks (ASTs) within the project area The UST Section Should be
contacted regarding use of any proposed or on -site petroleum USTs or ASTs We may be reached at (252) 946 -6481
2 Any petroleum USTs or ASTs must be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable local, state. and federal
p regulations For additional information on petroleum ASTs it is advisable that the North Carolina Department of
Insurance at (919) 661 -5880 ext 239. USEPA (404) 562 -8761, local fire department, and Local Building Inspectors
be contacted
p3 Any petroleum spills must be contained and the area of impact must be properly restored Petroleum spills of
significant quantity must be reported to the North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources —
Division of Waste Management Underground Storage Tank Section m the Washington Regional Office at (252) 946 -
p 6481
4 Any soils excavated during demolition or construction that show evidence of petroleum contamination, such as
p stained soil, odors, or free product must be reported immediately to the local Ftrc Marshall to determine whether
explosion or inhalation hazards exist Also, notify the UST Section of the Washington Regional Office at (252) 946-
6481 Petroleum i ontarninaied soils must be handled in accordance with all applicable regulations
p 5 Any questions or concerns regarding spills from petroleum USTs ASTs, or vehicles should be directed to the UST
Section at (252) 946 -6481
pIf you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 252 -948 -3906

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There ale a lot of misunderstandings about outdoor or open burn-
ing in North Carolina Some people think its Oil( to burn trash in
barrels because they've always done it that way It's not Others
think it's always OK to bum leaves and branches in the fall But
that's not so in cities and counties that pick up yard waste
8 The N C Division of Air Quality enforces the state open burning
rules and many local governments have additional restrictions on
outdoor fires Violating these rules can be expensive -- with fines
Das high as $25 000 or more for serious cases or repast violations
If It Doesn't Grow, Don't Burn It
The basic message of the state open burning rule is simple Only leaves, branches and other plant
growth can be burned — nQM_l%1_sg That means no trash, lumber tires or old newspapers If to
cal pickup is available, you can't bum even leaves and branches Do not burn
D Garbaee, paper and cardboard
• Tires and other rubber products
• Building materials including lumber and wood scraps
D • Wire, plastics and synthetic materials
• Asphalt shingles and heavy oils
• Paints, household and agricultural chemicals
• Buildings, mobile homes and other structures
• Anything when the air quality forecast is Code Orange Red or Purple
What is allowed under the law? Homeowners can bum yard trimmings d it s allowed under loca
ordinances, no public pickup Is available and it doesn't cause a public nuisance Yard waste must riot
include logs more than 6 inches in diameter and stumps Other allowable burning includes campfires
D outdoor barbecues and bonfires for festive occasions Landowners or contractors also can bum
vegetation to dear land or rights -of -way provided that
• Burning is done on the site of origin
• Prevailing winds areaway from built -up areas ano roads If winds are blowing towards public
roads fires must be at least 250 feet away
• Fires are at least 500 feet away from occupied buildings
• Burning is done between B a m and 6 p m , and nothing is added outside of these hours
Other occasions where open burning is allowed — with DAQ approval — include fires for training fire-
fighting personnel managing forest lands or wildlife habitats controlling agricultural diseases and
pests, and disposing of matendls generated by hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters
You may need a permit from the N C Forest Service or local governments before you bum even for
allowable purposes However such permits do not excuse a person from following the DAQ s open-
burning rules
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Why does the state have such strict rules about open buming7 Because smoke and soot from
outdoor fires can cause serious health problems and pollute the air Fires also can burn out of
control destroying forests and burning down homes Smoke from a burning trash pile contains
many pollutants that can cause senous health problems and damage the environment
Although smoke from a fire may not bother you, it could be a nuisance and serious health threat
for your neighbors, particularly it they have respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema
Potential health elfetts include lung and eye irritation headaches, dizziness, asthma attacks,
coughing and even death For more information on the health effects of pollution from open
burning, see the U S Environmental Protection Agency s Web site, www epa govt, and do a word
search for "open burning "
' Do not burn on "Air Quality Action Days," when forecasts are Code Orange, Red or Purple For
air quality forecasts, go to www ncair org or call 1(888)784 -6224
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
' A lot of open burning isn t necessary Brush can be composted, ground up for mulch, piled up
for wildlife, OT lust left to rot Newspapers can be recycled Old attic junk can be given away for
someone else to reuse By making a few sensible choices you can reduce the amount of throw-
away material you create in the first place The possibilities are endless
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Take a look at what you ve decided to burn Isn't there something else you can do with it? For
more information about reducing reusing or recycling waste, contact the Division of Environmental
Assistance and Outreach at 1(877)623 -6748 or www ncenwronmentalassistance org
Plan Ahead
You don't need a special permit from the Division of Air Quality for allowable fires However, you
may need a permit from your town or local forest ranger Open burning can be a nuisance, and local
officials may establish rules to reduce that nuisance Check with local officials before you burn
Open burning that Is more than 100 feet from your home and within 500 feet of a woodland normally
requires a permit from the N C Forest Service The Forest Service does not charge for permits If
you want to start an outdoor fire, contact a local forest ranger to find out if and how you can get a
permit You also may contact the Forest Service headquarters at (919) 857 -4801 or visit its website,
www ncforestservice gov/ The Forest Service is primarily concerned with fire danger, while the DAQ
deals with air pollution Following one agency's regulations does not guarantee compliance
with other agencies
The N C Division of Air Quality is part of the N C Department of Environment and Natural
Resources The DAQ is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of North Carolina's
air For more information about the division and laws for protecting air quality, visa the DAQ's website
(www ncair org) or call one of our regional offices shown below
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Air Quality - Regional Offices and Local Programs
WAanrngton Regional Office
1252) 946 -6461
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: BEAUFORT H11 ENE QY RELATED
FACIA XTIZ§ACTIVITIFS
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OCT 0 4 2011
MS RENEE GLEDHILL- EARLEY
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR
DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
MSC 4617 - ARCHIVES BUILDING
RALEIGH NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
CC &PS - DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DENR - COASTAL MGT
DENR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
MID EAST COMMISSION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT• N C Dept of Commerce
TYPE State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Review
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STATE NUMBER. 13 -E -4600 -0103
DATE RECEIVED• 10/03/2012
AGENCY RESPONSE. 10 /29/2012
REVIEW CLOSED: 11/02/2012
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DESC• Application of Washington White Post Solar, LLC for Cert to construct a 12 5 MW
Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Beaufort Co. Docket #SP -2114,
Sub 0. View document at http / /ncuc commerce .state.nc.us /docksrch.html; type
SP -2114, Sub 0 - Located at 853 White Post Road, Bath, NC
The attached pr03ect has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at (919)807 -2425
' AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: ❑ NO COMMENT 9 COMMENTS ATTACHED
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona \f Banos, Administrator
flexerk Hates Perdue,(juvernur
Lnda A Carhsle, Secretan
JeffreN J Cr", Depun Secretan
October 18, 2012
Brian Stillman
Washington White Post Solar, LLC
139 East Fourth Street
Mail Drop EX300
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Unison of Historical Resources
J)atid Brook, Director
Re Washington White Post Solar Facility, 853 White Post Road, Bath, Beaufort County, CH 12 -1822
Dear Mr Stillman
On October 4, 2012, we received notification of the above project from the State Clearinghouse
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area Based on our knowledge of the
area, it is unlikely that any archaeological resources that may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of
Historic Places will be affected by the project We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation
be conducted in connection with this project
The Cowell House, which was identified during the 1976 -77 and 2009 -2010 architectural surveys of Beaufort
County, is located in the proposed project area However, the house appears to be in severely deteriorated
condition and lacks the historic integrity necessary to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Histonc
Places Therefore, we are aware of no historic properties that would be affected by the project and have no
comments on the project as proposed
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill - Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919 -807 -6579 In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number
Sincerely,
Ramona M Bartos
cc State Clearinghouse
Location 109 f ast Jones Street, Ralugh NC 27601 MathngAddmss 4617 NU tienicc ( enter, Raleigh NC 27699 4617 Tekphone /Fax. (919) 807 - 6570/807 -6599

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PARTNERS, LLC
Pre - Construction Notification
Washington White Post Road Solar Farm
ATTACHMENT E
Endangered Species Table

List of Threatened and Endangered Species
Site Washington White Post Solar Farm
Couty Beafort
Topographic Quadrangle Bath, NC
Data Source NC Natural Heritage Program Online Database
Data Obtained November 8, 2012
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PARTNERS, LLC
STATE FEDERAL TOPO MAP
TAXONOMIC GROUP SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS STATUS STATUS HABITAT COMMENT SITE COMMENT
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(Vertebrate Animal Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose Sturgeon E E Obscure brackish water of large rivers and estuaries, Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this
spawns in freshwater areas habitat
Vertebrate Animal Canis rufus Red Wolf SR E, XN Current swamps, pocosins, extensive forests Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this
habitat
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mature forests near large bodies of water (for
Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this#
Vertebrate Animal
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle T
N/A
Current
nesting), lakes and sounds [nesting sites, regular
habitat
non - breeding sites]
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salt or brackish marshes (endemic to North
Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this
Vertebrate Animal
Nerodia sipedon williamengelsi
Carolina Watersnake SC
N/A
Current
Carolina)
habitat
Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this,
Vertebrate Animal
Picoides borealis
Red - cockaded Woodpecker E
E
Historical
mature open pine forests mainly in longleaf pine
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habitat Species is only known in this topo quad I
[breeding evidence only]
historically��
Site consists of acrigultural fields and does not contain this
Vertebrate Animal
Trichechus manatus
West Indian Manatee E
E
Current
warm waters of estuaries and river mouths
habitat
Key
E - State or Federally Endangered
T - State or Federally Endangered
SR - State Significantly Rare
E, XN - Federal Experimental, Non - Essential
SC Federal Special Concern
N/A - Not federally listed

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PARTNERS,LLC
Pre - Construction Notification
Washington White Post Road Solar Farm
ATTACHMENT F
Cultural Resources Letter

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation office
Ramona Al 'Bartos, Admmistratar
Bcvedy Perdue, (3aveinur
Linda A ( rliatc, Sucrrrary
)iffrey J Crrnv, Ucputy secretary
October 18, 2012
Brian Stallman
Washington White Post Solar, LLC
139 East Fourth Street
Niail Drop E 300
OH 45202
()fr,ce of Archers and I hstury
i)tvision of I �toncal Rcsour�
i)aN-id Broo),, I)ireetor
Cincniinatn,
' ton White Post Solar Facility, 853 White Post Road, Bath, Beaufort County, CH 12-1822
Re: Washing
Dear Mr. Stallman:
Qn October 4, 2012, we received notification of theabove project from the State Clearinghouse. Based on our knowledge of the
There are no
known archaeological sites within the proposed project area r inclusion in the National Register of
at may be, area, it is unlikely that any archaeologicaouces therefore, reeeommend that no archaeological investigation
Historic Places will be affected by the Project.
be conducted in connection with. this Project. tural surveys
otas which was identified during the 1976-77 and 2000 -2010 aro eec' °f Beaufort T d
The Cowell H e,
County, is located ui the proposed project area Ho o be eligible for In sting in the Natiotnal Register of Historic
condition and lacks the historic integrity any
Places. Therefore, we a1e aware of no historic properties that would be affected by the project and have' no
comments on the project as proposed. Preservation Act
The ab
ove comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Section 1n 06 codified t 36 CFR
Advisory Council on Htstornc Preservation's Regulations for Compliance
Part 800.
Thank
you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
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lease contact Renee Gledht�l- L'arley, environmental review Ve eferenced tracking number.In a fire
P ec lease cite the ab
comnmunicauon concerning this pro) P
Sincerely,
6f'Ramona M. Bartos
cc: State Clearinghouse
LvCauor. 109 I;Ast jpncs S_t' Raletgit NC 27601 Madan$ Address 4617 NLul Scrt ice C.Wter. Ralaigit NCI 27699401 f 4 e,epu -.wr ......
miM MIMA70 /8WI -6599

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Energy Renewal
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Pre - Construction Notification
Washington White Post Road Solar Farm
ATTACHMENT G
Agent Authorization Letter

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Re: Agent Authorization for:
Property Address:
Beaufort County PIN.
Dear Mr. Wescott:
Clean Water Act Section 404/401 Permitting
Washington White Post Solar Farm
853 White Post Road
Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina
07023216
This letter is to inform you that Foxfire Farms, Inc & NBE Farms, Inc, registered property
owner of the above referenced real property, hereby grants permission to Washington White
Post Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, 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 best regards,
By: v -
Larry Boyd
Foxfire Farms, Inc. & NBE Farms, Inc.
837 Beaver Dam Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
252- 943 -5683
November 2, 2012
Mr. William Wescott
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
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2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889
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Re: Agent Authorization for:
Property Address:
Beaufort County PIN.
Dear Mr. Wescott:
Clean Water Act Section 404/401 Permitting
Washington White Post Solar Farm
853 White Post Road
Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina
07023216
This letter is to inform you that Foxfire Farms, Inc & NBE Farms, Inc, registered property
owner of the above referenced real property, hereby grants permission to Washington White
Post Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, 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 best regards,
By: v -
Larry Boyd
Foxfire Farms, Inc. & NBE Farms, Inc.
837 Beaver Dam Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
252- 943 -5683