20181271 Ver 1_401 Application_20201026

DWR
Dlrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20181271
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Erin Davis:eads\ebdavis
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Honey Mill Mitigation Site
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Lin Xu
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/26/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Ararat River
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
Class C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
36.429939
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located
Surry
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-80.610504
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Central Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
27 - Restoration
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
eApproval Letter Honey Mill_SAW-2018-01789.pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
4 Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
LuAnn V. and Charles E. Browne
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 1112 PG 958
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
929 Siloam Rd.
Address Line 2
city
Mount Airy
Fbstal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
LuAnn V. Browne
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
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r Yes r No
r Yes r No
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2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 1209 PG 520
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
929 Siloam Rd.
Address Line 2
CKY
Mount Airy
Postal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
LuAnn V. Browne
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 327 PG 0641
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
929 Siloam Rd.
Address Line 2
CRY
Mount Airy
Postal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Monty K. Venable Et Al
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 205 PG 495
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
140 Essex Lane
Address Line 2
City
Mount Airy
Fbstal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Monty K Venable Et AI
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 0523 PG 929
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
State / Province / Rion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Flegion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:

Street Address
140 Essex Lane
Address tine 2
City
Mount Airy
Postal / Zip Code
27030
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Lin Xu
3b. Business Name:
NCDEQ-DMS
3c.Address
Street Address
217 West ,ones St., Suite 3000A
Address tine 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27603
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Aaron Earley
4b. Business Name:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
1430 S. Mint St., Suite 104
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28203
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Lu Ann Browne LOA 6-16-20.pdf
MontyVen a b l e_Fion eyMi I I LOA_06.24.20. pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
('t appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town
Mount Airy
State / Ravine / Rion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
Slate / Rwince / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Rmince / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
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2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
1.)5927497075 2.)5927599301
3.)5928507069 4.)5928605518
5.)5927684669
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Northeast of intersection of Siloam Rd. and Little Mountain Church Rd.
Address tine 2
City
Mount Airy
Postal / Zip Code
27030
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Ararat River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Class C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401010901
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
42.6 - Assessment Area
Slate / Frmince / Region
NC
Country
USA
4a. 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 project area is located within a rural watershed in Surry County, NC. Land use in and immediately adjacent to the project area is primarily forested, agricultural, rural residential,
and pasture.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Ho neyMil I_TopoMa p_PCN. pdf
1.15MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
HoneyMill_SoilsMap_PCN.pdf 3.9MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Appro>mately 1.31 acres of wetlands within the project area.
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
Approximately 9,992 linear feet (LF) of perennial and intermittent channel within the project's
assessment area.
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project proposes to restore, enhance and preserve appropmately 8,901 LF of stream channel involving 11 unnamed tributaries to the Ararat River. For project purposes, the
streams have been named Venable Creek, UT1, UT2, UT2A, UT2B, U1-3, UT4, U1-5, UT5 Relic, UT6 and UT6 Relic. The project will generate cool stream mitigation units for the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Mitigation Services.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project proposes 5,889 LF of stream enhancement and 2,796 LF of stream restoration. Stream restoration and enhancement will be achieved through natural channel design.
Stream restoration activities include Priority 1 and Priority 2 approaches. Priority 1 restoration will involve the excavation of new channels within existing floodplain and Priority 2 sections
of channel will be constructed where needed to transition grade from existing to proposed elevations. Both approaches will include installation of in -stream structures including
constructed riffles, rock sills, log sills, lunker logs, log vanes, log j-hooks, brush toe, rock cross -vanes, rock cascade, and vegetated soil -lifts. In addition, two bio-retention cells and a
step -pool conveyance channel will be implemented within the project area to provide post -construction storm -water treatment from cattle pasture run-off. Post -construction the project
area will be planted with native riparian buffer and wetland species. Excavators will be used for channel and floodplain excavation as well as for bank grading, while articulated and track
trucks will be used for hauling soil. Small equipment such as mini excavators and skid steers may also be used during grading activities. A conservation easement has been recorded on
the project area. See the project's Mitigation Plan for additional project details.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
HoneyMill_Figs1.0-1.6_ImpactMaps.pdf 15.82MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No C Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*

r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2018-01789
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Ian Eckardt and Ella Wickliff
Agency/Consultant Company: Wildlands Engineering Inc.
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made bythe Corps or DWR
July 16, 2020
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
SAW-2018-01789_DMS-HoneyMillMitSite_PJD.pdf 2.16MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries F Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason(?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Impact
Jurisdicition*(?)
�2g.
area*
W1
Minor
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland A
No
Both
0.018
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W2
Floodplain fill/farm road
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland B
Both
0.029
(acres)
W3
Minor
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland B
No
Both
0.019
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W4
Stream re-
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland C
Both
0.060
alignment/Fill/farm road
(acres)
WS
Minor
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland C
No
Both
0.168
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W6
Minor
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland K
No
Both
0.533
grading/construction
access
(acres)
::]
Stream re-
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland K
Both
0.124
alignment/floodplain cut
1
]
(acres)
W8
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland M
Yes
Both
0.001
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W9
Stream re -alignment
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland M
Yes
Both
0.003
(acres)
W10
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland N
Yes
Both
0.000
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W11
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland O
Yes
Both
0.014
grading/construction
access
(acres)

W12
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland P
No
Both
0.007
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W13
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland T
No
Both
0.009
grading/construction
access
(acres)
�]
W14
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland U
No
Both
0.013
grading/construction
(acres)
:1
access
W15
Fill
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland V
Both
0.005
(acres)
W16
Construction access
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland Y
Yes
Both
0.002
(acres)
W17
Construction access
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland Z
Yes
Both
0.001
(acres)
W18
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland BB
Yes
Both
0.005
grading/construction
access
(acres)
W19
Minor
T
Headwater Forest
Yes
Both
0.003
grading/construction
access
]rL
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.793
2g. Total Wetland Impact
1.014
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0 221
2h. Comments:
Stream restoration and enhancement will impact project wetlands; however, these activities are designed to have an overall long-term positive
ecological effect using natural channel design techniques throughout to restore and improve stream and habitat and establish flood storage.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
❑
(?)11.1uriscliction*
length*
S�
Enhancementtbank grading
Temporary
Bank Stabilization J
Venable Creek
Perennial
Both
10
1,388
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S2
Restoration/enhance menUcr
Permanent
Relocation
Venable Creek
Perennial
Both
10
1,739
ossing
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S3
Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT1
Perennial
Both
9
179
Average (feet)
(linearfcet)
�
Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT2
Perennial
Both
4
427
Average (feet)
(linearfeel)
S5
Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
UT2B
Perennial
Both
2
57
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S6
Restoration
Permanent
Relocation
Ui3
Perennial
Both
4
509
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S7
Enhancementtstabilization
Tem orar
P Y
Stabilization
UT3
Perennial
Both
4
386
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
SS
Restoration/stabilization
Permanent
Relocation
UT4
Perennial
Both
5
168
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S9
Enhancement/tie-in grading
Temporary
Stabilization
UT4
Perennial
Both
5
65
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
�01
Channel fill
Permanent
Fill
UT5
Perennial
Both
5
116
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S11
Enhancement/stabilization
Tem orar
P Y
Stabilization
UT5
Perennial
Both
5
61
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S12
Enhancement/stabilization
Tem orar
P Y
Stabilization
UT5 Relic
Perennial
Both
5
85
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S13
In -stream structure -rock
Permanent
Stabilization
UT5 Relic
Perennial
Both
5
20
cascade
Average (feet)
(lir�zarfeet)
�4]�Restoration/stabilizatAverage
ion
Permanent
Relocation
UT6
Perennial
Both
2
293
(feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S15
Construction access
Tem orar
P Y
Other
UT6
Perennial
Both
2
17
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)

Relic
Average (feet) 11 (lirearfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
3,588 2,002
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
2465
3j. Comments:
Total stream and ditch impacts should be 5,590 LF. 3i on the form calculates the total stream and ditch impacts incorrectly. Stream restoration and
enhancement vnll impact project channels; however, these activities are designed to have an overall long-term positive ecological effect using natural
channel design techniques throughout to restore and improve stream function and habitat and establish flood storage.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation U
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Due to the nature of mitigation projects, impacts to on -site streams and wetlands are necessary. The project will use natural channel design
techniques throughout to have an overall positive impact by restoring stream function and habitat, by improving bed features in the streams and by re-
establishing flood storage and connectivity. Impacts will be minimized or avoided along relatively stable projects reaches. Construction access (haul
roads and staging areas) were located to avoid existing wetlands as much as possible and minimize grading impacts.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Project Construction will be done in the dry as much as possible through offline construction in areas of Priority 1 restoration and pumping around
when working in existing online channels. Newly constructed channel banks will be stabilized using biodegradable coir fiber matting, seeding, and
planted with native riparian species. Wetland impacts related to construction access will be minimized to only necessary areas. Proposed and existing
permanent stream crossings will be used when feasible to reduce the number of additional temporary crossings. Construction activities will followthe
guidelines outlined in the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. See plans for additional avoidance measures used to
minimize impacts to streams and wetlands.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r' Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Compensatory mitigation is not required for activities authorized under a NWP 27 since these activities must result in net increases in aquatic resource functions and services.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
The project is located in the Yadkin River Basin, which is not included as part of the NC Riparian Protection Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
This project involves the restoration, enhancement, and preservation of on -site stream channels and will not result in an increase in impervious area. Therefore, this is not applicable to
the project. In addition, the project area will be planted with native riparian vegetation that will serve as a vegetative buffer for project streams and will implement a conservation
easement that will protect on -site streams in perpetuity from development.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. 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 (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes r No

1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
NEPAor SEPA Final Approval Letter
Ho neyMil I_Sig n ed_CatExC h eckl ist. pdf
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
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2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This is a stream mitigation project and will not cause an increase in development nor will it negatively impact downstream water quality. The project
area will be protected in perpetuity from future development through a conservation easement.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor WA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
ApproAmately, 4.2 acres of forested land will be cleared during the construction of the Honey Mill Mitigation Site. See the approved Categorical
Exclusion document in the project's Mitigation plan for additional information.
Consultation Documentation Upload
HoneyMill_Signed_CatExChecklist.pdf 322.11 KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
See the approved Categorical Exclusion document in the project's Mitigation plan for additional information.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*

See the approved Categorical Exclusion document in the project's Mitigation plan for additional information.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
HoneyMi I I_Sig n ed_CatExCheckl ist. pdf
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Surry County, NC Firm Panel 5927, effective on 8-18-2009
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Honey Mill IRT comment response.pdf
SAW-2018-01789_DMS-HoneyMillMitSite_PJD. pdf
HoneyMill_100083_MP( FINAL)_2020.pdf
Signature
*
W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Lin Xi
Signature
Full Name (Co -Signor)*
Aaron Earley
Co -Signor Signature
Date
10/26/2020

October 5, 2020

Regulatory Division

Re: NCIRT Review and USACE Approval of the NCDMS Honey Mill Mitigation Site / Surry Co./
SAW-2018-01789/ NCDMS Project # 100083

Mr. Tim Baumgartner
North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

Dear Mr. Baumgartner:

The purpose of this letter is to provide the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS) with all comments generated by the North Carolina Interagency Review Team
(NCIRT) during the 30-day comment period for the Honey Mill Draft Mitigation Plan, which closed
on August 22, 2020. These comments are attached for your review.

Based on our review of these comments, we have determined that no major concerns
have been identified with the Draft Mitigation Plan, which is considered approved with this
correspondence. However, several minor issues were identified, as described in the attached
comment memo, which must be addressed in the Final Mitigation Plan.

The Final Mitigation Plan is to be submitted with the Preconstruction Notification (PCN)
Application for Nationwide permit approval of the project along with a copy of this letter. Issues
identified above must be addressed in the Final Mitigation Plan. All changes made to the Final
Mitigation Plan should be summarized in an errata sheet included at the beginning of the
document. If it is determined that the project does not require a Department of the Army permit,
you must still provide a copy of the Final Mitigation Plan, along with a copy of this letter, to the
appropriate USACE field office at least 30 days in advance of beginning construction of the
project. Please note that this approval does not preclude the inclusion of permit conditions in
the permit authorization for the project, particularly if issues mentioned above are not
satisfactorily addressed. Additionally, this letter provides initial approval for the Mitigation Plan,
but this does not guarantee that the project will generate the requested amount of mitigation
credit. As you are aware, unforeseen issues may arise during construction or monitoring of the
project that may require maintenance or reconstruction that may lead to reduced credit.

REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and if you have any questions
regarding this letter, the mitigation plan review process, or the requirements of the Mitigation
Rule, please call me at 919-554-4884, ext 60.

Sincerely,

Kim Browning
Mitigation Project Manager
for Ronnie Smith, Deputy Chief
USACE Regulatory Division

Enclosures

Electronic Copies Furnished:

NCIRT Distribution List
Paul Wiesner, Kelly Phillips—NCDMS
Aaron Earley—WEI

LANDOWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRITION:

Deed Book: 1209 Page: 525 County: Surry

Parcel ID Number: 592700599301

Street Address: -30.82 acres off of Venable Farm Road, Ararat, NC

Property Owner: LuAnn Venable Browne

The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above property, do hereby authorize
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to take all actions necessary for the evaluation of the property as a
potential stream, wetland and/or riparian buffer mitigation project, including conducting stream
and/or wetland determinations and delineations, as well as issuance and acceptance of any required
permit(s) or certification(s). I agree to allow regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of
Engineers, to visit the property as part of these environmental reviews.

Property Owners(s) Address: 929 Siloam Road, Mt. Airy, NC 27030-7875
(if different from above)

Property Owner Telephone Number: 336-710-1313
We hereby certify the above information to be true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

_____________________________________________________________________
(Property Owner Authorized Signature) (Date)

DocuSign Envelope ID: 7FEEEFBE-15D3-47D2-9149-18784DA7A24B
4/24/2020
DocuSign Envelope ID: 223691FA-0EC6-4B36-B5DE-060E14C7F368
592800507069 & 592700497075
Landowner -Builder Agreement for Erosion and Sediment Control
Property PIN : 592800605518, 592700684669
landowner:
Money I<. Venable (Executor of the Estate of Mary Lou Vena�O��
140 Essex Lane
Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Date of Agreemer�to .dune 24, 2020
�'onancially Responsible Party:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 S. Mint Street
Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
RE: Honey Mill Mitigation Site
To whom it may concern:
This letter gives Wildlands Engineering, Inc. authority to pursue plan approvals for erosion and
sediment control plans for the Honey Mill Mitigation Site, located near the intersection of
Siloam Road and Venable Farm Road in Surry County, NC. We also give permission for
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to perform construction on this property.
Please contact Aaron Early at Wildlands Engineering, Inc. at 704-332-7754 or
aearly&Jwildlandsen
Sincerely,
.com with any questions.
Mone�y`iC. Venable, (Executor of the Estate of Mary Lou Venable)

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Wetland Impact - Permanent
Wetland Impact - Temporary
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Perennial Project Streams
Buried Perennial Project Streams
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Categorical Exclusion Form for Ecosystem Enhancement
Program Projects
Version 1.4
Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the
environmental document.
Part
Project Name:
1: General Project Information
I Honey Min Mitigation Site
Count Name:
surycnunty,
EEP Number:
100083
Pro ect S Onsor:
Wldlands Engineering, Inc.
Project Contact Name:
Andrea Eckardt
Project Contact Address:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
Project Contact E-mail:
[e-mail]
EEP Project Mana er: Kelly Phillips
Project Description
The Honey Mill Mitigation Site is a stream mitigation project located in Surry County, approximately 5 miles south 0f
Mount Airy and 7 miles northeast of Dobson. The project will include restoration and enhancement of Venable Creek
and seven unnamed tributaries which Flow to the Ararat River for a total of 5,344 cold stream credits. Historically the
site has been used for agriculture. The site is currently used primarily for open and forested cattle pasture. Cattle
have full access to all site streams resulting in extensive erosion and incision. The project will provide stream
mitigation units to the Division of Mitigation Services in the Yadkin River Basin (03040101).
M.

Part 2: All Projects
Regulation/Question Response
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)
1. Is the project located in a CAMA county? Yes
No
2. Does the project involve ground-disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has a CAMA permit been secured? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management
Program?
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Has the zoning/land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been
designated as commercial or industrial?
Yes
No
N/A
3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
5. As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan? Yes
No
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of
Historic Places in the project area?
Yes
No
2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur? Yes
No
N/A
3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved? Yes
No
N/A
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate? Yes
No
N/A
3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has the owner of the property been informed:
* prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and
* what the fair market value is believed to be?
Yes
No
N/A
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Part 3: Ground-Disturbing Activities
Regulation/Question Response
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
1. Is the project located in a county claimed as “territory” by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians?
Yes
No
2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered? Yes
No
N/A
Antiquities Act (AA)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands? Yes
No
2. Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects
of antiquity?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
1. Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)? Yes
No
2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources? Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
1. Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat
listed for the county?
Yes
No
2. Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Are T&E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical
Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is the project “likely to adversely affect” the species and/or “likely to adversely modify”
Designated Critical Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Does the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries concur in the effects determination? Yes
No
N/A
6. Has the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries rendered a “jeopardy” determination? Yes
No
N/A
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Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as “territory”
by the EBCI?
Yes
No
2. Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed
project?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred
sites?
Yes
No
N/A
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
1. Will real estate be acquired? Yes
No
2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide or locally
important farmland?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has the completed Form AD-1006 been submitted to NRCS? Yes
No
N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control/modify any
water body?
Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted? Yes
No
N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(f))
1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public,
outdoor recreation?
Yes
No
2. Has the NPS approved of the conversion? Yes
No
N/A
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat)
1. Is the project located in an estuarine system? Yes
No
2. Is suitable habitat present for EFH-protected species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the
project on EFH?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Will the project adversely affect EFH? Yes
No
N/A
5. Has consultation with NOAA-Fisheries occurred? Yes
No
N/A
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
1. Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA? Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated? Yes
No
N/A
Wilderness Act
1. Is the project in a Wilderness area? Yes
No
2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining
federal agency?
Yes
No
N/A
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Categorical Exclusion Form for Ecosystem Enhancement
Program Projects
Version 1.4
Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the
environmental document.
Part
Project Name:
1: General Project Information
I Honey Min Mitigation Site
Count Name:
surycnunty,
EEP Number:
100083
Pro ect S Onsor:
Wldlands Engineering, Inc.
Project Contact Name:
Andrea Eckardt
Project Contact Address:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
Project Contact E-mail:
[e-mail]
EEP Project Mana er: Kelly Phillips
Project Description
The Honey Mill Mitigation Site is a stream mitigation project located in Surry County, approximately 5 miles south 0f
Mount Airy and 7 miles northeast of Dobson. The project will include restoration and enhancement of Venable Creek
and seven unnamed tributaries which Flow to the Ararat River for a total of 5,344 cold stream credits. Historically the
site has been used for agriculture. The site is currently used primarily for open and forested cattle pasture. Cattle
have full access to all site streams resulting in extensive erosion and incision. The project will provide stream
mitigation units to the Division of Mitigation Services in the Yadkin River Basin (03040101).
M.

Part 2: All Projects
Regulation/Question Response
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)
1. Is the project located in a CAMA county? Yes
No
2. Does the project involve ground-disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has a CAMA permit been secured? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management
Program?
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Has the zoning/land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been
designated as commercial or industrial?
Yes
No
N/A
3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
5. As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan? Yes
No
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of
Historic Places in the project area?
Yes
No
2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur? Yes
No
N/A
3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved? Yes
No
N/A
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate? Yes
No
N/A
3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has the owner of the property been informed:
* prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and
* what the fair market value is believed to be?
Yes
No
N/A
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Part 3: Ground-Disturbing Activities
Regulation/Question Response
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
1. Is the project located in a county claimed as “territory” by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians?
Yes
No
2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered? Yes
No
N/A
Antiquities Act (AA)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands? Yes
No
2. Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects
of antiquity?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
1. Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)? Yes
No
2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources? Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
1. Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat
listed for the county?
Yes
No
2. Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Are T&E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical
Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is the project “likely to adversely affect” the species and/or “likely to adversely modify”
Designated Critical Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Does the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries concur in the effects determination? Yes
No
N/A
6. Has the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries rendered a “jeopardy” determination? Yes
No
N/A
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Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as “territory”
by the EBCI?
Yes
No
2. Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed
project?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred
sites?
Yes
No
N/A
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
1. Will real estate be acquired? Yes
No
2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide or locally
important farmland?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has the completed Form AD-1006 been submitted to NRCS? Yes
No
N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control/modify any
water body?
Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted? Yes
No
N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(f))
1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public,
outdoor recreation?
Yes
No
2. Has the NPS approved of the conversion? Yes
No
N/A
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat)
1. Is the project located in an estuarine system? Yes
No
2. Is suitable habitat present for EFH-protected species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the
project on EFH?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Will the project adversely affect EFH? Yes
No
N/A
5. Has consultation with NOAA-Fisheries occurred? Yes
No
N/A
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
1. Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA? Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated? Yes
No
N/A
Wilderness Act
1. Is the project in a Wilderness area? Yes
No
2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining
federal agency?
Yes
No
N/A
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Categorical Exclusion Form for Ecosystem Enhancement
Program Projects
Version 1.4
Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the
environmental document.
Part
Project Name:
1: General Project Information
I Honey Min Mitigation Site
Count Name:
surycnunty,
EEP Number:
100083
Pro ect S Onsor:
Wldlands Engineering, Inc.
Project Contact Name:
Andrea Eckardt
Project Contact Address:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
Project Contact E-mail:
[e-mail]
EEP Project Mana er: Kelly Phillips
Project Description
The Honey Mill Mitigation Site is a stream mitigation project located in Surry County, approximately 5 miles south 0f
Mount Airy and 7 miles northeast of Dobson. The project will include restoration and enhancement of Venable Creek
and seven unnamed tributaries which Flow to the Ararat River for a total of 5,344 cold stream credits. Historically the
site has been used for agriculture. The site is currently used primarily for open and forested cattle pasture. Cattle
have full access to all site streams resulting in extensive erosion and incision. The project will provide stream
mitigation units to the Division of Mitigation Services in the Yadkin River Basin (03040101).
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Part 2: All Projects
Regulation/Question Response
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)
1. Is the project located in a CAMA county? Yes
No
2. Does the project involve ground-disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has a CAMA permit been secured? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management
Program?
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Has the zoning/land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been
designated as commercial or industrial?
Yes
No
N/A
3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
5. As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous
waste sites within the project area?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan? Yes
No
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of
Historic Places in the project area?
Yes
No
2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur? Yes
No
N/A
3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved? Yes
No
N/A
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act)
1. Is this a “full-delivery” project? Yes
No
2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate? Yes
No
N/A
3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has the owner of the property been informed:
* prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and
* what the fair market value is believed to be?
Yes
No
N/A
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Part 3: Ground-Disturbing Activities
Regulation/Question Response
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
1. Is the project located in a county claimed as “territory” by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians?
Yes
No
2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered? Yes
No
N/A
Antiquities Act (AA)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands? Yes
No
2. Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects
of antiquity?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
1. Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)? Yes
No
2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources? Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required? Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained? Yes
No
N/A
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
1. Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat
listed for the county?
Yes
No
2. Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Are T&E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical
Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is the project “likely to adversely affect” the species and/or “likely to adversely modify”
Designated Critical Habitat?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Does the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries concur in the effects determination? Yes
No
N/A
6. Has the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries rendered a “jeopardy” determination? Yes
No
N/A
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Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as “territory”
by the EBCI?
Yes
No
2. Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed
project?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred
sites?
Yes
No
N/A
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
1. Will real estate be acquired? Yes
No
2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide or locally
important farmland?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Has the completed Form AD-1006 been submitted to NRCS? Yes
No
N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control/modify any
water body?
Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted? Yes
No
N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(f))
1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public,
outdoor recreation?
Yes
No
2. Has the NPS approved of the conversion? Yes
No
N/A
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat)
1. Is the project located in an estuarine system? Yes
No
2. Is suitable habitat present for EFH-protected species? Yes
No
N/A
3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the
project on EFH?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Will the project adversely affect EFH? Yes
No
N/A
5. Has consultation with NOAA-Fisheries occurred? Yes
No
N/A
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
1. Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA? Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated? Yes
No
N/A
Wilderness Act
1. Is the project in a Wilderness area? Yes
No
2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining
federal agency?
Yes
No
N/A
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