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April 7, 2010
Mr. John Dorney - Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
MAJOR PROJECTS- CAROLINAS
Duke Energy Corgoratlon
526 South Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Project Mailing Address:
5657 Rays Dairy Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
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APR 2 0 2010
DE* - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STQRmwATER BRANCH
Re: Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project, Linville Dam
Embankment Seismic Stability Improvements at the Bridgewater
Development
Clean Water Act Section 4041401 Individual Permit
USACE File No.: 20082753
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is submitting, for your review, this Individual Permit
Package (eight copies), for the jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands that
will be affected by the Linville Dam Embankment Seismic Stabilization Improvements
(ESSI) Project. Attached to this letter are the Permit Application and the Project
Narrative that describes the proposed ESSI Project. A check for $575.00 is also
included for the 401 Water Quality Certification Fee. This package will satisfy Duke
Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) obligations under
Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), and addresses project-related
concerns designed to determine what extent the proposed actions may affect any
jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this request or the federally
listed species consultation, please feel free to contact me at [phone] or James
McRacken with HDRIDTA at [phone]. In addition, my direct mailing address is
5657 Rays Dairy Ave, Morganton, North Carolina 28655.
Sincerely,
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
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Jonathan R. Wise
Project Director
www.duke-energy.com
Attachments
cc: Brian Chrisman - HDRIDTA
James McRacken - HDRIDTA
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
(33 CFR 325)
The Public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should require 5
hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information
Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law,no
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.
Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction
over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403;Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine
Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies. Submission of
requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC James A. McRacken Jr. / Senior Scientist
Jonathan R. Wise / Project Manager
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
5657 Rays Dairy Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 HDR DTA, 400 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 WC2401 Charlotte, NC 28285
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business [phone] b. Business 704.342.7373
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, James A. McRacken Jr. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish,
upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
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ej ICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OR PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Linville Dam Embankment Seismic Stability Improvements Project
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRE (if applicable)
Linville River/Lake James APR 2 ly 2010
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT DENR-WATERIDUAUTY
WETLANDS AND ST00VATIA OMNCN
Burke North Carolina
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions) Section, Township, Range, Lat/Lon, and/or Accessors's Parcel Number, for example.
Linville River below the Bridgewater Powerhouse/Linville Dam
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
1-40 to exit 100, turn south and travel to SR 1168 and turn right. Go to Main Street and take left. Take a right on Bridge St. And
travel to Linville St. / Powerhouse Rd. And take a left. Travel approximately 3.8 miles to the Bridgewater hydroelectric plant. Project
area is around the existing and the powerhouses. (See attached location map in narrative)
OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
Expires December 31, 2004
ENG FORM 4345NOD, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
The construction of an approximately 100' counterweight stability berm on the downstream side of Linville Dam. This will involve the
placement of approximately 1 million cubic yards of fill on the downstream of the dam. In addition, offsite borrow areas are planned
to be utilized, therefore, temporary and permanent roadways will need to be constructed to transport the borrow material to the
construction site. (Please see attached narrative)
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
To provide dam safety improvements in the event of a catastrophic earthquake event. These improvements have been mandated
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
The construction of the stability berm, the borrow haul roads, and the placement of sediment and erosion control structures will result
in a discharge of fill material into jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands. Please see attached narrative.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Approximately 1 million cubic yards of soil for the stability berm and various amounts for haul road and sediment and erosion control
impacts. Please see attached narrative.
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Approximately 0.02 acres of jurisdictional wetland and approximately 748 feet of jurisdictional surface water (575 ft. permanent and
173 temporary) will be impacted. Please see attached narrative.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No X IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental
list).
See Attached Adjacent Property Owners List.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
See
Attached
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
26. To the best of my knowledge the proposed activity described in my permit application complies with and will be conducted in a manner that is
consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Management Program.
Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the applicant.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF A NT DA E
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345NOD, Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)