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Subject: July 2020 Requesting Comments and Consultation - WCU 2014 Master Plan Projects Permit Modification 01,
SAW-2015-00263
Dear All,
As you are aware the Navigable Water Protection Rule (NWPR) definition of waters of U.S. (WoUS) went into effect on
June 22. Under this rule several aquatic resources previously determined to be WoUS at Western Carolina University
(WCU) Norton Field project site are not WoUS under NWPR. The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps),
received a request from WCU seeking a modification to the Department of the Army issued permit of January 9, 2019
(SAW-2015-00263), associated with WCU 2014 Master Plan Improvement projects in Cullowhee, Jackson County, North
Carolina.
The project site is within the WCU main campus and is a 10 acre tract located between The Village student housing area
and the Schrader Soccer Field in the northwestern part of the campus. The project would improve the usability of the
existing intramural sport fields by construction of multi -propose intermural fields and athletic fields for soccer, football,
and hammer throw, and construction of 50 parking spaces. Coordinates are 35.31466 N, 83.18671 W. The attached
design plan (Figure 5 MOD PN) provides an overall layout of the proposed construction and improvements to the
intramural fields.
In January the permit modification request authorization for 0.35 acres of permanent impacts to wetlands associated
with the improvements to the Norton athletic/intramural fields facilities. Under NWPR the Corps jurisdiction at the

project site is limited to two wetlands in the north portion of the project site. The larger wetland in the north central and
pond in the southeast corner of the project site are not WoUS per NWPR. The proposed fill and grading activities within
this wetland and pond will not require authorization from the Corps. Therefore, the permit modification request
authorization for 0.14 acres of permanent impacts to wetlands associated with the improvements to the fields.
Due to the changes in jurisdiction, the Corps has revised its permit area for NHPA Section 106 review (APE). The Corps
has defined the permit area for NHPA Section 106 review to be the jurisdictional WoUS in the northern portion of the
project site and the upland area within 150 feet of these WoUS (see attached figure). At this time the Corps is
withdrawing its request for consultation and comment on the previous adverse effect determination.
After reviewing TRC Environmental Corporation (TRC) reports for the archaeological investigations of the Norton Field
project site the Corps has concluded there are no significant cultural resources (historic and Native American) within the
APE. The Corps determination of effect on cultural resources is now no adverse effect.
The entire 10 acre project site has been surveyed for cultural resources. There are known significant cultural resources
(site 31JK615) at the project site, but these resources are located outside of the Corps permit area for NHPA Section 106
review. Some resources were found outside of site 31JK615, but were determined to be not eligible under all four NRHP
criteria. The project site is State of North Carolina owned land and state funding is involved for the project. WCU intends
to move forward with work at site 31JK615 based upon advice from TRC and comments/guidance with SHPO and THPOs.
The Corps has determined the project activities will have no adverse effect on known cultural resources within the
permit area. The Corps is requesting your comments and consultation pursuant to 33 CFR Part 325 Appendix C and
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Please provide comments on or before August 10, 2020. If you
have any questions, please contact me at (828)-271-7980 extension 4232.
Sincerely,
David Brown, PG
Regulatory Specialist/Geologist
USACE Wilmington District -Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
828-271-7980, ext. 4232
david.w.brown(@usace.armv.mil

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