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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20121081 Ver 2_Update to plans_20201102Strickland, Bev From: Carrie Caviness <carrie.caviness.1 @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:09 PM To: Fuemmeler, Amanda J CIV (US); Homewood, Sue Cc: Joe Furman; Teresa Buckwalter Subject: [External] SAW-2019-00861, DWR#20121081 v2 Watauga County; Question on Permit Modifications posed by DEMLR Attachments: MFG Section 4 ESC Plan 10 28 20.pdf, Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form (1) (3).pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Categories: put into LF External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to report.sp gov Good afternoon - I'm emailing you both in reference to the approved permits issued in 2019 for the Middle Fork Greenway Section #4 in Watauga County. The project has changed in scope since the permits were issued. The purpose of this email is to glean whether the changes warrant official permit modifications and any re - submittal. Here are the proposed changes (the table is from the PCN originally submitted for the project): S 1 - this crossing has been excluded from the current design. S2 - this crossing has been excluded from the current design. S3 - this crossing has been excluded from the current design. S4 - this crossing remains in the plans but has been shifted — 50' downstream of its originally proposed position. This was done for two reasons: 1) S5 is no longer proposed and 2) a span bridge is currently proposed at the area previously proposed for the temporary ford crossing. S5 - this stabilization has been excluded from the current design. S6 - this crossing remains the same in impact length and location. S7 - this temporary crossing remains but has been proposed as a timber mat rather than a stone ford crossing per NCDEMLR recommendations and shifted from upstream of the proposed span crossing to downstream. No additional stream or any wetland impacts will occur as a result of design changes; S4, S6, and S7 remain. 3a. Reason for impact S"+1 36.Impact type' 3c. Type of impact" m " 3d. S. nae 3B. Stream Type 3f. Type of 3g. S. width' 3h.lmp* et ❑ (7) * Jurisdiction length* Si Temp Crossing at SC1 Elrod Terrpprary Stabil®lion Elrod Branch Perennial Both 10 15 Branch n„e< reef nir�rfeef } ( } gy Culvert Crossing at SC2 Uf- Permanent Culvert Ur - Elrod Branch Perennial Both 6 9 Elrod Branch a.,as feet nir�rfeet } i } 53 Tenp� Crossing at Temporary Stabilization UT- MFNR 1 Intermittent Bath 15�rrerl) eAv MFmm NRi ii (f�1 ❑ Te ore Terrip Stream Crossing at ry Stabilization MFNR Perennial �� Bath 30 15 Strear,tbank Stablization Avaa3e (feet) n��r feet} S5 St�n Permanent Bank Stabilizafion MFNR Perennial Bosh 30 157 Avera7e (feet) (Inter feet) Sg Culvert Crossing at SC4 Ur- MFNi2 MFN Permanent Culvert t1T - MFNR 2 Intermttent Both Aver feet liwrfeet 57 Stream Grassing at Goldmine Branch �-711 Terrporery Stabilization Goldmine Branch Perennial Both 1f1 ` , Ava fret 1( ' li�rfeet In a letter of disapproval dated 10/30/2020, relevant to the revised ESC planset, Ms. Tamera Eplin of NCDEMLR Winston Salem posed the following question which prompted this email. 1, The 401 Certification was issued on .dune 29, 2019 but the scope of the work has changed_ A conversation between the ESC plan reviewer and the Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) indicated a modification to the 401 Certification may be necessary if the crossing locations changed significantly. Please verify with WQROS whether a modification to the 401 Certification is necessary. In order to review the ESC plan for limitation of stream and/or wetland impact, clearly label all areas of proposed and/or approved temporary and/or permanent impact. Please summarize any discussions with the WQROS. [G.S. 113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 43 .0106, 15A NC AC 413 .01151 A copy of the revised planset is attached to this email as well as the original PCN. Please note - S6 is now referred to as Stream Crossing 92 and S7 is now referred to as Stream Crossing 91 on Sheet C-2. The S4 temporary crossing impact is shown on Sheet C-2.1. Thank you for your review of this matter and your response. Please note we are within the 15 day window for response which began on 10/30/2020. If you are unable to respond by 11/13, please let me know so that we may alert NCDEMLR. Sincerely, Carrie Caviness Carrie Caviness, PhD Interface Environmental Consulting, LLC. 476 Hidden Pond Rd Boone, NC 28607 (919) 656-4543 2 3a. Reason for impxt' (�I 3b.lmpael type" 3c. Type of impart' 3d. B. nacre' 30 gtream Type' 3urbd et on" 3g. B. width' length' 51 ❑Elrod BrandlGresl�at SCi Elrod Brermh lrig el SC2 Uf- Terryorery PermeneM Stebllimlbn Calved Elrod Banch Uf-Elrod Branch Perennial Perennial �iavamaltac7 �8avatgaltac) 15.�taai 9i�rrail �Terrp ��reaw Sbeam Crossing et SC3lR-MFN21 SteM�tlont Tenporery Tenporery Btabil®tlon Stebllimtlon llt-MFN21 MFN2 Intermittent Perennial Both 8t a f� 30 x) 15 i fii�ted 5ucarfeeii �Streambenk Btebilimtlon PermeneM Bank SiaMlimdon MFN2 Perennial Both 30 nvergalr x) 15] Oi�rr�� gg MI Crossing etSG Uf- Permanent Cuhrert Ur-MFNR2 Intermittent �gnve.B(W) Zp'�rteeg g) SC GoIOM eBranlM el Temporery Slebllimlbn GddMne BrenM Perennial �'nveaga(fW) 'P'mrteetl 1. The 401 Cerfification was issued on Jane 29, 2019 but the scope of the work has charged. A conversation between the ESC plan reviewer and the Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) indicated a modification to the 401 Certification may be necessary if the crossing locations changed significautly. Please verify with WQROS whether a modification to the 401 Certification is necessary. In order b review the ESC plan for limitation of stream and/or wetland impact, clearly label all areas of proposed and/or approved temporary and/or permanent impact Please summarize any discussions with the WQROS. [G.S. 113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 4B .0106, 15A NCAC 4B .01151 DWR MOM— of Ware, Resources Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits (along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications) September 29, 2018 Ver 3 Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered. Also, if at any point you wish to print a copy of the E-PCN, all you need to do is right -click on the document and you can print a copy of the form. Below is a link to the online help file. https://ed oes.deq. ne.g ov/WaterReso u rces/0/edoe/624704/PCN % 2OHelp / 20F i le / 202018-1-30. pdf A. Processing Information 6 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ County (or Counties) where the project is located:* Watauga Is this project a public transportation project? * f Yes C-' No This is any publicly funded by mnicipal,state a federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project. la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:* W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act) rI Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) 1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?* P Nationwide Permit (NWP) ❑ Regional General Permit (RGP) ❑ Standard (IP) This form may be used to initiate the standard/individual permit process with the Corps. Please contact your Corps representative concerning submittals for standard permits. All required items that are not provided in the E-PCN can be added to the miscellaneous upload area located at the bottom of this form. 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?* r•' Yes r No Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 42 - Recreation Facility Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 13 - Bank Stabilization NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS): List all MNnurbers you are applying for not on the drop down list. 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:* check all that apply 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ Individual Permit le. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWR401 Certification: For the record onlyfor Corps Permit: 1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? * I- Yes 6 No ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization * Q Yes O No Q Yes O No 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter fron rritgatm bark a in -lieu fee program Yes r No Acceptance Letter Attachment Oickthe upload bdtm a drag and drop files here to attach document FILETYFEMJSTBEFCF 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?* 6 Yes r No You must submit a copy of the appropriate Wildlife Resource Commission Office. Link to trout information: http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-ProgranVAgeney-Coordination/Trout.aspx B. Applicant Information O la. Who is the Primary Contact?* ,be Furman, Director of Watauga Co. Planning and Inspections 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* 1b. Primary Contact Email:* (xxx)xxx-xxxx joe.furman@v✓atgov.org (828)265-8043 1d. Who is applying for the permit?* P Owner ❑ Applicant (other than owner) (Check all that apply) 1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project? r Yes f No 2. Owner Information 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:* Watauga County 2b. Deed book and page no.: Bk 2002 Pg 897, Bk 1156 Pg 586, Bk 1906 Pg 342 2c. Responsible party: (for Ccrporatons) 2d. Address* SIreet Address 126 Poplar Grove Connector Address Line 2 Suite 2 City Slate / province / Pegcn Boone NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28607 USA 2e. Telephone Number:* (xxx)xxx-xxxx (828)265-8043 2f. Fax Number: (xxx)xxx-xxxx 2g. Email Address:* joe.furrnan@v,etgov.org ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:* Truman Critcher 2b. Deed book and page no.: Bk 1274 Pg 362 2c. Responsible party: (for Ccrporatons) And ease Green, Power of Attorney (Daughter) of Truman Critcher 2d. Address* Street Address 3679 US Hwy321 Address Line 2 City Slate / province / Pegcn Blowing Rock NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28605 United States 2e. Telephone Number:* (xxx)xxx-xxxx (828)264-6931 2f. Fax Number: (xxx)xxx-xxxx 2g. Email Address:* ardeaseg@gmail.com 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name:* Dr. Carrie Caviness 4b. Business Name: (d applicable) Interface Environmental Consulting, LLC. 4c. Address* Slreet Address 476 Hidden Pond Rd Address Line 2 city Boone Postal / Zip Code 28607 4d. Telephone Number:* (919)656-4543 (xxx)xxx-xxxx 4f. Email Address:* carrie.eaviness.l@gmail.com Agent Authorization Letter* Rease provide the Agent Authorization Letter if you are sibrritting this occurrent. Signed AA Truman Critcher.pdf Signed AA Watauga County.pdf RLETYFE M.ST BE RD` State / Rovince / Pegcn NC Country Watauga 4e. Fax Number: (xxx)xxx-xxxx 537.18KB 270.36KB C. Project Information and Prior Project History �J 1. Project Information U la. Name of project:* Middle Fork Greenway Section 4 1b. Subdivision name: (d appropriate) 1c. Nearest municipality/town:* Blowing Rock, NC; Boone, NC 2. Project Identification Lj 2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size: (tax RN a parcel ID) (in acres) 2819920325,2819848694,2819849772 23.8 2c. Project Address Street Address Along US Hwy 321 between Tweetsie Railroad and Niley Cook Rd Address Line 2 city State / Rovince / Pegcn Blowing Rock NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28605 USA 2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees Please collect site coordinates in decimal degrees. Use between 4-6 digits (unless you are using a survey -grade GPS device) after the decimal place as appropriate, based on howthe location was determined. (For example, most mobile phones with GPS provide locational precision in decimal degrees to map coordinates to 5 or 6 digits after the decimal place.) Latitude:* Longitude:* -81.645426 -77.796371 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:* Middle Fork New River 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* WS-IV, Tr, + Surface Water Lookup 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* New 3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.* 050500010201 Headwaters of South Fork New River River Basin Lookup 4. Project Description and History 4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinityof the project at the time of this application:* The proposed Middle Fork Greenway Section #4 will begin (STA 0+00) on the east side of US Hwy 321 (east of Tweetsie Railroad), between the Towns of Boone and Blowing Rock, on a parcel owned by Watauga County (PIN 2819920325). This parcel is 12 acres and is undeveloped forest and riparian areas including those of the Middle Fork New River (MFNR), Elrod Branch (Stream Crossing #1), an Un-named Tributary (UT) to Elrod Branch (Stream Crossing #2), an UT-MFNR 1 (Stream Crossing #3), and an area of proposed streambank stabilization. The greenway continues along MFNR "river right" through a 4.25 acre Conservation Easement deeded to the Middle Fork Greenway Association in 2006 (Bk 1156 Pg 586). Stream Crossing #4 at UT-MFNR 2 (Stream Crossing #4) is located within this easement. This easement is generally forested and unforested riparian area adjacent to residential and undeveloped properties. The greenway ends at another parcel owned by Watauga County (PIN 2819849772) where it crosses Goldmine Branch (Stream Crossing #5) and terminates at the future site of Goldmine Branch Park and Trailhead. The proposed greenway runs parallel to the east of US Hwy 321 and the MFNR for its entirety. There is some low density commercial development between the Highway and the MFNR (west of project) including a small business and storage area on the property owned by Truman Critcher (PIN 2819848694). A proposed temporary stream crossing and a small part of the proposed streambank stabilization occur along the streambank of this property. There is low density residential development and undeveloped lands to the east of the proposed greenway. 4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?* O Yes O No O 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) Oickthe upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dccurrent NC_Boone_20160630_TM_geo.pdf File type must be pdf 34.83MB 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) Oickthe upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dmurrent 20190421 _ 13450901091 _1 —Soil—Map. pdf 727.47 KB File type must be pdf 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: None within the project greenway corridor 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: (interrritteit and perennial) MFNR - 4270 If, Elrod Branch - 145 If, UT -Elrod Branch - 178 If, UTMFNR1 -162 If, UTMFNR2 - 208 If, Goldmine Branch - 258 If 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The purpose of the proposed project is to construct 4,275 linear feet of greenway, referred to as Middle Fork Greenway Section #4 in the Middle Fork Greenway Master Plan. This Plan was developed by the Middle Fork Greenway Association and Blue Ridge Conservancy, in order to facilitate a recreational greenway between the towns of Blowing Rock and Boone, NC (Watauga Co.). The Section #4 greenway will be comprised of gravel trail, slope deck, and elevated boardwalk. Approximately 157 linear feet of streambank stabilization is proposed at trail STA 28+50 - STA 30+10, along the MFNR river right streambank between the river and a section of boardwalk greenway. A temporary stream crossing (20') to enable construction of the boardwalk greenway section and streambank stabilization is proposed in this area. Streambank stabilization and natural channel design techniques will decreased rapid bank erosion in this area and restore riparian and in -stream habitat. Stabilization will also protect the integrity of the boardwalk structure in the future. 4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:* Site plans at all proposed stream crossings and the streambank stabilization area are attached to this application. The proposed greenway trail is 10' wide along it's entirety. The greenway starts as paved trail (heading south and east) on the existing ground surface at STA 0+00, just east of US Hwy 321. Stream Crossing #1 (Elrod Branch, WS-IV, Tr, +) is proposed as a span bridge at —STA 1+00. A 15' temporary stream crossing is proposed just upstream of the span bridge. The trail turns north; Stream Crossing #2 (UT -Elrod Branch, WS-IV, Tr, +) is proposed as a culvert crossing (24" HDPE) with 19' of permanent impact at — STA 1+75. The trail continues as paved trail and slope deck to Stream Crossing #3 (UT-MFNR 1, WS-IV, Tr, +) at — STA 8+75. Stream Crossing #3 is proposed as a span bridge. A 15' temporary stream crossing is also proposed adjacent to the span bridge to enable construction equipment along the project corridor. The streambank stabilization area (157') and temporary stream crossing (20') across the MFNR is proposed from approximately STA 28+20 - 30+25 with boardwalk greenway to the east. The temporary stream crossing and streambank stabilization plan with details is attached to this application. Streambank stabilization measures include'4oe-wood", "j-hooks" (2), and "boulder toe" with riparian vegetation restoration. The greenway continues to Stream Crossing #4 (UT-MFNR 2, WS-IV, Tr, +) at STA 37+25. This crossing is proposed as a 36" HDPE pipe with 18' of permanent stream impact. Stream Crossing #5 (Goldmine Branch, WS-IV, Tr, +) is proposed as a span bridge at STA 39+60. A 15' temporrary stream crossing is proposed adjacent to this span bridge to facilitate construction. Typical construction equipment including trachoes, bulldozers, skidsteers, and dump trucks will undertake the majority of the trail and streambank stabilization work. 4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project. Click the upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dmurrent 2287_46ft_Stringer Bridge _ prelim 5.03.19.pdf 235.06KB Stream Crossings and Impacts.pdf 827.41 KB MFG_Streambank Stab_05.18.2019.pdf 2.56MB File type must be pdr 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? 6- Yes C- No Comments: 5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?* t' Preliminary r Approved F Not Verified t' Unknown C N/A Corps AID Number: Ecarmle: SAW-2017-99999 5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Carrie Caviness PhD Agency/Consultant Company: Interface Environmental Consulting, Inc. Other: 5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload Oickthe upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dmurrent app_b_approved id_form.pdf 469.14KB SC1.pdf 329.32KB SC2.pdf 351.7KB SC3.pdf 286.04KB SC4.pdf 275.42KB SCS.pdf 278.86KB File type must be FLF 6. Future Project Plans O Unknown 6a. Is this a phased project?* C Yes No Are anyother NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any partof the proposed projector related activity? This includes other separate and distant crossing for linear projects that require Department of the Army authorization but don't require pre -construction notification. FD. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): r Wetlands ❑d Streams -tributaries F Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction r Buffers 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. "S." will be used in the table below to represent the word "stream". I F 3a. Reason for impact*(') 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name* 3e. Stream Type * Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact (?) �13f. Jurisdiction* length* S1 Temp Crossing at SC1 Elrod Temporary Stabilization �ff� nch Perennial Both 10 15 Branch Average (feet) (linear fee[) S2 Culvert Crossing at SC2 UT- 9 Permanent Culvert UT -Elrod Branch Perennial Both 6 19 Elrod Branch Average (feet) (linear fee[) S3 Temp Stream Crossing at Temporary Stabilization UT - MFNR 1 Intermittent Both 8 15 SC3 UT-MFNR1 Average (feet) (linear feet) S4 Temp Stream Crossin at P 9 Tem orar p Y Stabilization MFNR Perennial Both 30 15 Streambank Stablization Average (feet) (linear fee[) S5 Streambank Stabilization Permanent Bank Stabilization MFNR Perennial Both 30 157 Average (feet) (linear fee[) S6 Culvert Crossing at SC4 UT- 9 MFNR2 Permanent Culvert UT - MFNR 2 Intermittent Both 6 Average (feet) 24 (linear fee[) g7 Temp Stream Crossing at SC5 Goldmine Branch Temporary Stabilization Goldmine Branch Perennial Both 10 Average (feet) 15 (linear fee[) ** All Perennial or Intermittent streams must be verified by DWR or delegated local government. 3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 200 3i. Total temporary stream impacts: 60 3i. Total stream and ditch impacts: 260 3j. Comments: Nationwide 13 (GC4134) - 157' of permanent streambank stabilization using a combination of natural channel design methods. Nationwide 42 (GC 4139) - 60' of temporary impacts, 43' of permanent impacts (culverts); 103' of total impact (temp/perm) E. Impact Justification and Mitigation U 1. Avoidance and Minimization la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:* Span bridges are proposed at Stream Crossings #1, #3, and #5 to avoid impacts to stream water quality and ensure aquatic organism passage. Impacts to streams at the two culvert locations cannot be avoided by shifting the greenway corridor given its direction and parcel boundaries. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Trout Buffer Waiver application will be submitted and approved by the NCDEQ Division of Land Quality office in Winston Salem before construction begins. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:* Stream flow will be "pumped around" pipe installations at Stream Crossings #2 and #4 if at all possible (based on stream flow during the time of construction). This will be acheived using sandbags and pumps to avoid sedimentation to surface waters. All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream channel during construction except where necessary to install culvert and streambank stabilization structures. All disturbed areas adjacent to streams, including the proposed Streambank Stabilization area, will be seeded and stabilized with matting within 48 hours of disturbance. 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: Impacts do not exceed 150' of permanent/temporary impacts from stream crossings (permanent and/or temporary). NC Stream Temperature Classification Maps can be found under the Mitigation Concepts tab on the Wilmington District's RIBITS website. F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) V *** Recent changes to the stormvvater rules have required updates to this section .*** 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? f Yes O No Fora list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here. If no, explain why: The project is not adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?* O Yes r No 2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)? 6 Yes r No To look up low density requirement click here 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2). Comments: G. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?* r Yes r No 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 Comments:* State and local funds. Environmental Documentation was required and performed as part of grant requirements (Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Division of Water Resources, Recreational Trails Program, Watauga County Tourism Development Authority, Economic Development Commission) 2. Violations (DWR Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 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 (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?* I- Yes 6 No 3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. Given the nature of the project and the previously developed US Hwy 321 corridor, we do not anticipate additional development associated with the project which could impact nearby downstream water quality. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* r Yes r No r N/A 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?* F Yes r No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* r Yes F No 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?* r Yes F No 5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?* F Yes r No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?* r Yes G No Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1�30-17-signed_ NLEBSLOPESRapps.pdf 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'* r Yes 6 No f Unknown 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.?* I- Yes (-- No 5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?* Scoping with USFWS and NC Wildlife Resource Commisson Consultation Documentation Upload Oickthe upload bdtm a drag and drop files here to attach dccurrent MFG Environmental agency comments.pdf File type must be FLF 6.04MB 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?* C Yes 6 No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?* https://mm.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/ 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data: http://gis.neder.gov/hpoweb/ 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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)?* r Yes F No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?* Scoping with the State Historic Preservation Office 7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload Click the upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dccurrent MFG Environmental agency comments.pdf File crust be FDF 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://rrse.ferna.gov/portal/search 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? * r Yes r- No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: A floodstudy is currently being performed by New River Engineering, PLLC. 6.04MB 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* NC DFIRM 3710281900J Miscellaneous U Comments Photosheets for all proposed areas of impact are attached. Project Overview Map is attached. Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested. Oickthe upload b ttm a drag and drop files here to attach dmurrent MFG4_Photosheets_04.18.2019.pdf 1.83MB Project Overview Map.pdf 154.75KB File crust be FDF a lQvI7 Signature * By checking the box and signing below, I certify that: • 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:* Dr. Carrie Caviness Signature Date 5/21/2019 EROSION CONTROL NOTES: - 1111c Ta sesov.,asroR, P.E. TTo-Tzz-s.To. _. 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