20170635 Ver 2_Modification Request_20201111

Staff Review
Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?*
r Yes r No
ID#*
20170635
Version* 2
Is this project a public transportation project?* r Yes
r No
Reviewer List:* Kaylie Yankura:eads\kyankura
Select Reviewing Office:* Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?*
r
Yes
r
No
How much is r $240.00
owed? * r $570.00

Project Submittal Form
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mandatory questions are answered.
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For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy)
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New Project
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More Information Response
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Other Agency Comments
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Pre -Application Submittal
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Re-Issuance\Renewal Request
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Stream or Buffer Appeal
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
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proponent shall request a pre -filing meeting with the certifying agency" and in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Section
121.5(b)(7), and (c)(5) all certification requests shall include documentation that a pre -filing meeting request was
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Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here: DWR Pre -
Filing
Meeting 53.6K..
Request
Form.pdf
Pre -Filing
meeting
scheduled 97.71..
for Scherer
Culver .... pdf
RE Pre -
Filing
meeting
scheduled 276.8..
for Scherer
Culvert
Removal. pdf
Date for Meeting Request 10/19/2020
ID# 20170635 Version 2
Project Contact Information
Name: Tyson Kurtz
Who is submitting the inforrration?
Email Address: [e-mail]

Project Information
Existing ID #: Existing Version:
20170635 2
20170001(no dashes) 1
Project Name: Scherer Culvert Removal
Is this a public transportation project?
r Yes
r No
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes r No r Unknown
County (ies)
Transylvania
Please upload all files that need to be submited.
aick the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
Scherer Culvert NWP 29 & 27 Application
17.34MB
11.11.2020.pdf
Only pdf or krre files are accepted.
Describe the attachments
or comments:
PCN application for a NWP 27 & 29 and WQC 4139 & 4134.
Sign and Submit
V Bychecking the boxand signing box below, I certifythat:
■ I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
■ I, the project proponent, hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
■ I agree that submission of this online 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 online form.
Signature:
Submittal Date: Is filled in autocratically.

CLearWater
C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
wvvw.ewenv com
November 11, 2020
Mr. David Brown
US Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Ms. Kaylie Yankura
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources - Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
RE: Scherer Culvert Removal (+/-1 Acres)
DWR NOV 2017-PC-0042 and SAW-2017-00423
Nationwide Permit 27 & 29 Application
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Brown and Ms. Yankura,
The attached Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) request is being submitted on behalf of the property
owner, William R Scherer. The project site is on two Transylvania County parcels (8593-74-0366-000 &
8593-64-2665-000) located along Steel Creek Road in Dunns Rock, North Carolina.
The applicant is pursuing an after -the -fact Nationwide Permit 29 to authorize 40 linear feet of permanent
stream impact (culvert) associated with access to the residential property. The applicant is also seeking a
Nationwide Permit 27 to authorize two permanent stream impacts for stream restoration activities
associated with the removal of two 40-foot culverts.
Installation of the culverts were not previously authorized by NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) or
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The remainder of the issues noted within the Unauthorized
Activity letter (issued March 6, 2017 by the USACE) and the Notice of Violation letter (issued March 7,
2017 by the DWR) have been resolved through the completion of the Corrective Action Plan submitted
by Conrad and Scherer, LLC and McGill Associates on April 19, 2017 and a portion of formerly
approved McGill Stream Restoration Plan dated May 26, 2017 (Appendix A).
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-698-9800 if you have any questions or comments regarding
the attached PCN. A copy of this application has been sent via email to Ms. Andrea Leslie at the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission, Mr. Byron Hamstead at the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sincerely
Tyson Kurtz XR. Clement fiddle, P.W.S.
Biologist Principal
Copy Furnished:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission — Andrea Leslie
US Fish and Wildlife Service — Byron Hamstead
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-698-9800 Tel

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
ACTION ID #: SAW- Begin Date (Date Received):
Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]:
2. Work Type: Private Institutional Government Commercial
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:
4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:
7. Project Location – Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form B1b]:
8. Project Location – Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:
9. Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:
10. Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:
11. Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:
12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form B2c]:
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 and 404
Regulatory Action Type:
Pre-Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
Compliance
No Permit Required
Revised 20150602
Standard Permit
Nationwide Permit # 
Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
2017-00423
Scherer Culvert Removal
✔
The purpose of the project is to provide after-the-fact authorization under a Nationwide Permit 29 for 40 linear feet of permanent
stream impact for culvert installation associated with property access and authorization under a Nationwide Permit 27 for the
restoration of two reaches of stream channel associated with the removal of two 40-foot culverts.
William R Scherer
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
2017-00423
The project site is located along Steel Creek Road in Dunns Rock, Transylvania County, North
Carolina. (35.162085, -82.691920)
8593-74-0366-000 & 8593-64-2665-000
Transylvania
Dunns Rock
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French Broad / 06010105
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CLearWaLer
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Attn: Scott McLendon, Chief Regulatory Division
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
-and-
NC DWR, Webscape Unit
Attn: Paul Wojoski
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
I, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby authorize
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, fnc. (CEC) to act on my behalf as my agent during the
processing of jurisdictional determination requests and permits to impact Wetlands and Water of
the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. CEC is authorized to provide supplemental information as
needed at the request of the USACE or DWR.
Additionally, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers
to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting onsite investigations and
issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of the US subject to Federal
jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899.
Property Owner of Record: Vv1 it jam Q. Se re
Property Owner Address: 5$q Sc� 1>1uVe ,
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Phone Number: 8 of 8,- al o— 10ko
Email address: e y(g? Corxwj Scfie-re.r
Property Location: Tr S ~4M C — BIMCkyr -
Owner/Managing partner Signature: p
Owner/Managing printed name: WiNavv, SdhcvreY-
Date: /0 • a • o?ORO
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: [phone]
www.cwenv.com

From:[e-mail]
To:Tyson Kurtz
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Pre-Filing meeting scheduled for Scherer Culvert Removal
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2020 9:26:11 AM
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre-Filing Meeting Request
Form for Scherer Culvert Removal that you submitted on 9/24/2020 2:10 PM. The ID number
for that project is 20170635, Version 2.
It has been decided that a meeting is required for this project. Per our conversation a meeting
has been set for .
Project file link: https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?
dbid=0&startid=1304877
When you submit your application please upload a copy of the attached document in this
email. You will be able to submit your project on 10/25/2020
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow. Please do not respond to this
email address, as responses are not monitored.
DWR Pre-Fil ing Meeting Req u est Form
ID#*Ve rsion *
Re gional Office *
Re v ie we r List *
Contact Name *
Contact Email Addre ss *
Proje ct Name *
Proje ct Owne r *
Proje ct County *
Owne r Addre ss:
Is this a transportation proje ct?*
Type (s) of approv al sought from the DWR:
Doe s this proje ct hav e an e xisting proje ct ID#?*
Ple ase list all e xisting proje ct ID's associate d with this proje cts.*
Do you know the name of the staff me mbe r you would like to re que st a me e ting with?
Ple ase giv e a brie f proje ct de scription be low.*
20070721 2
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Kaylie Yankura
Pre-Filing Me eting Reque st submitte d 9/29/2020
Tyson Kurtz - ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
[e-mail]
North Fork Reservoir Dredging
City of Hendersonville attn: Lee Smith
Henderson
City
Hendersonville
State / Province / Region
NC
Postal / Zip Code
28792
Country
Henderson
Street Address
305 Williams Street
Address Line 2
Yes No
401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular
401 Water Quality Certification -
Express
Individual Permit Modification
Shoreline Stabilization
Yes No
DWQ Project # 07-0721
Kaylie Yankura
Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.
Ple ase attach the docume ntation you would like to hav e the me e ting about.
Signature
Submittal Date
The Reservoir on the North Fork of the Mills River is becoming full of
sediment. The City of Hendersonville leases the land from the US Forest
Service. The City of Hendersonville uses this reservoir as a municipal
source for drinking water. The accumulated sediment is nearly blocking the
intake structure. A traditional maintenance dredging operation is proposed
to removed accumulated sediment that has backed up around the intake.
Preliminary plans and relevant project information will be sent to attendees
at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
11/9/2020
11/10/2020
1020 Aerial Mapx.pdf 1.06MB
1020 USGS Map.pdf 2.6MB
1020 Vicinity Map.pdf 1.57MB
pdf only
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:

· This form completes the requirement of the Pre-Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
· I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre-filing
meeting request.
· I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.

Your project’s thirty-day clock started upon receipt of this application.  You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary.  You will receive notification when the thirty-day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
9/29/2020
Page 1 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification – Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification – Express Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in-lieu fee program.
Yes No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. Yes No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
2b. County:
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
Scherer Culvert Removal
Transylvania
Dunn's Rock
William R. Scherer
00691/0616 & 00691/0613 (See Additional Information)
n/a
584 Scherer Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
828-210-1080
n/a
[e-mail]
27 & 29 4139 & 4134
Page 2 of 10
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
R. Clement Riddle
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-698-9800
n/a
[e-mail]
Page 3 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: Longitude:
1c. Property size: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
2c. River basin:
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Yes No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help file” instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
8593-74-0366-000 & 8593-64-2665-000
-82.69192
1
Steel Creek
c; Tr
French Broad / 06010105
The two residential parcels on which this project is located have recently been cleared, graded and are being converted to a horse pasture. Land use
in local vicinity is mixture of residential properties and undeveloped forest.
0
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
35.162085
520
Page 4 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams – tributaries Buffers Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g.Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
Choose one
Choose one Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Culvert UT Steel Creek PER Corps 10 40
UT Steel Creek 10 40
UT Steel Creek 10 40
120
S2 and S3 are stream restoration impacts associated with culvert removal.See Restoration Plan (Appendix A). Approximately 0.027 acres of stream
bed will be permanently impacted.
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Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
P
P
P
-
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Type In (Other)
Type In (Other)
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
PER
PER
-
-
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Corps
Corps
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Page 5 of 10
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
O1
O2
O3
O4
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1
P2
5f.Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.Project is in which protected basin? Neuse Tar-Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h.Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
Choose one Choose
Choose one
Yes/No
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-
-
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose
Choose
Choose
Choose one
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Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
)
Page 6 of 10
PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
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?
Yes No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
Mitigation bank
Payment to in-lieu fee program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f.Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:

2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? Yes No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? Yes No
0
No new impervious surfaces are being added. The project consists only of two 40' sections of culverts to be removed and one 40' culvert to remain.
n/a
None - Unincorporated Transylvania Co.
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes 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)?
Yes No
1c. If you answered “yes” to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
Comments:
Yes No
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No
2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Installation of the culverts were not previously authorized by NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) or the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
The sediment impacts noted within the Unauthorized Activity letter (issued March 6, 2017 by the USACE SAW-2017-00423) and the Notice of
Violation letter (issued March 7, 2017 by the DWR NOV-2017-PC-0042) have been resolved through the completion of the Corrective Action Plan
submitted by Conrad and Scherer, LLC and McGill Associates on April 19, 2017. Completion of the work proposed in this application will resolve the
remainders of the violations.
The completion of the project will involve a single access road to a private residential property, which will not result in additional development that
could impact downstream water quality.
Wastewater will not be generated by the proposed project.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes 0 No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
B. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Ba. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No
Sb. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA's Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Mapper. Accessed 7110120 at https://www.habitat.noaa.goviproteeffontefVefhmappert.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes © No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
See Additional Information following the PCN form.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? T-1:1
Yes ❑X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer: FIRM Panel: 3700859300J (Eff. 10l212009). See Figure 6.
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agents Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only If an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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PCN Form Additional Information
Section A.3b
The Transylvania County GIS parcel boundaries have a slight discrepancy with the survey plat for the actual
parcel boundaries in the vicinity of the upstream 40-foot culvert proposed for removal. The included
survey plat of the parcel now currently owner by William Scherer, shows ownership of the turnaround
and the majority of the private Black Beaver Road. A 45-foot right-of-way is shown for the road, which
covers the 40-foot culvert proposed for removal.
Section B.3d
The purpose of the project is to provide property access to the subject parcels and remove unnecessary
alternative access routes.
Section B.3e
Two culverts have been installed on an unnamed tributary to Steel Creek:
• The upstream 40-foot long culvert is proposed for removal (Stream Impact 3). The stream
substrate is primarily bedrock on both ends of this culvert. Upon removal of the culvert, the
stream channel will match the surrounding contours and return to the original bedrock channel.
The existing longitudinal profile for this reach can be found in Appendix A.
• The downstream 80-foot long culvert is proposed to be shortened to 40 feet. The uppermost 40-
foot section of culvert to remain (Stream Impact 1) would be the minimum width necessary for
the access road stream crossing. The lower 40-foot section of the culvert is proposed for removal
(Stream Impact 3). If the 40-foot section of culvert to remain is perched at the downstream end,
a step-pool structure (per previously approved McGill Stream restoration Plan) will be utilized to
allow for aquatic passage.
The stream banks will be stabilized per the formerly approved McGill Stream Restoration Plan (May 26,
2017) (Appendix A). Typical earth-moving equipment will be used (i.e. backhoe, etc.) in uplands.
Section D.1a
There are currently two existing culverts that are utilized for property access. The proposed project would
remove one of the culverts and shorten the second one to 40 feet. The design avoids having two access
routes (both with stream crossings) and presents the minimum culvert width necessary for the singular
access road stream crossing. The proposed design would restore 80 feet of stream channel, leaving only
one 40-foot culvert.
Section D.1b
The culverts would be removed or shortened when the stream channel is dry; by utilizing a pump around
system. The stream banks would be stabilized and planted with an appropriate native seed mix and live
stakes. All construction equipment would be operated from high ground. Special attention will used with
erosion and sediment control measures and best management practices to avoid unintended water
quality impacts to downstream waters.

Section F.5d
CEC consulted the FWS's "Northern Long-Eared Bat Consultation Areas" map for Transylvania County.
Transylvania County is not listed as having known occurrences of hibernation or maternity sites. It is the
opinion of CEC that the project would have “no effect" on the northern long-eared bat. A review of the
NC Natural Heritage Program database on July 10, 2020 indicates no documented occurrences of federally
protected species occurring within the project boundary. See Appendix B.
Section F.7b.
There are three nearest potential historic sites are between 0.9-1.0 miles from the project site. The
potential historic sites are Site ID: TV041: Seeshore (Status: SO); Site ID: TV0410: Sam & Ida Lance House
(Status: SO); and Site ID: TV0409: McGaha Chapel (Status: SL). None of the listed sites are within the
viewshed of the project. Data gathered from NCHPO's HPOWEB 2.0 for General Audience. Accessed
7/10/20.
Figures
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32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
Vicinity MapFIgure 1Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 9.30.20; CEC Project #1072
Project Location
Scherer C ulvert Rem oval (+/- 1 AC)
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0 1,0 00 2,0 00500Fee tCulvert Areas
32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
USGS Topographic Map1:24K Quad: BrevardFigure 2
Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 9.30.20; CEC Project #1072
80' Culvert toShorten to 40'
40' Culvert to Remove
Scherer C ulvert Rem oval (+/- 1 AC)
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0 200 400100Fee tProject Boundary
32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
Aerial Imagery MapNCCGIA 2019Figure 3
Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 9.30.20; CEC Project #1072
80' Culvert toShorten to 40'
40' Culvertto Remove
TsD
TsD
AeE
AeE
AeF
Scherer C ulvert Rem oval (+/- 1 AC)
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Project Boundary
Soil Unit
AeE: Chestnut-Edneyville complex, 15-30% slopes, stony
AeF: Chestnut-Edneyville complex, 30-50% slopes, stony
TsD : Saunook loam, 8-15% slopes
32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
USDA Soils MapNRCS Web Soil SurveyFigure 4
Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 9.30.20; CEC Project #1072
80' Culvert toShorten to 40'
40' Culvertto Remove
Scherer C ulvert Rem oval (+/- 1 AC)
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0 400 800200Fee t
Project Boundary
Culvert to R emain
Culvert to R emove
Scherer Parcels - Approximate
32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
Impact MapFigure 5Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 11.9.20; CEC Project #1072
Stream Impact S2Permanent - 40 LF Culvert to RemoveUT to Steel CreekSee Restoration Plan (Appendix A)
Stream Impact S3Permanent - 40 LF Culvert to RemoveUT to Steel CreekSee Restoration Plan (Appendix A)
Stream Impact S1Permanent - 40 LF Culvert (After the Fact)UT to Steel Creek
Scherer C ulvert Rem oval (+/- 1 AC)
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0 1,0 00 2,0 00500Fee t
Project Boundary
FEMA Flood Zones
100-Year Floodplain
32 Clayton StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801
FEMA Flood Zones MapFIRM Panel: 3700859300J (Eff. 10/2/2009)Figure 6
Transylvania County,North Carolina
Drawn by: TJK 9.30.20; CEC Project #1072
Project Site
Appendix A:
Approved McGill Stream
Restoration Plan
(May 26, 2017)
&
Supplemental Detail by
ClearWater Environmental
Consultants
(November 2, 2020)
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  Existing Cross Section (Reference) Bankfull Dimensions 14.8 x-section area (ft.sq.) 12.4 width (ft) 1.2 mean depth (ft) 1.6 max depth (ft) 13.8 wetted parimeter (ft) 1.1 hyd radi (ft) 10.4 width-depth ratio CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE 1) Culvert removal and restoration activities to occur… 2) Install Pump Around System to work in the dry 3) Remove existing culvert, minimizing disturbance to underlying bed material 4) Install step‐pool system boulder and riffle material, considering existing bedrock to maintain existing 6% slope. 5) Grade bed and banks to match typical cross section detail.  6) Seed and straw all disturbed land surface with cover crop and native riparian blend.  7) Install coir matting along channel slope to top of bank. 8) Install live stakes and wetland plugs along bankfull bench and install bare roots on channel slope.  Existing Cross Section (Reference) Flood Dimensions 24.0 W flood prone area (ft) 1.9 entrenchment ratio Cross Section2927292929312933293529370 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Elevation (ft)Longitudinal Station (ft)StreambedWater Surfaceproposed longitudinal profileChannel Slope: 6% Culvert Length: 40 ft Remove existing 40ft Culvert 2933.002934.002935.002936.002937.002938.002939.002940.000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35Elevation (*) (ft)Horizontal StationingReference Cross‐Section (Station 0+33)Existing CrossSectionWater Surface293329342935293629372938293929400 5 10 15 20 25 30 35Elevation (ft)Horizontal Stationing (ft)Proposed‐Cross Section 
/E)NKNCOIR MATTING DETAILPLANELEVATIONxxŠxxŠxŠŠNOT TO SCALExŠŠŠŠLIVE STAKE PLANTING DETAILEROSION CONTROL NOTESNATIVE SEEDING:NATIVE PLANT SEEDING MIX FOR STREAM OR RIVERBANK STABILIZATIONNPDES PERMITS - NOTE -FOR PROJECTS REQUIRING NPDES PERMITS, THEFOLLOWING STABILIZATION SCHEDULE SHALL APPLY:STEP POOL DETAILx
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TEMPORARY STREAM BYPASSM77UPDATED MARCH, 2017NOT TO SCALE
Appendix B:
Threatened and Endangered
Species Information
10/20/2020 Transylvania County Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/transylvania.html 1/3
Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species,
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Updated: 07-17-2020
Critical Habitat Designations:
Appalachian elktoe - Alasmidonta raveneliana - The main stem of the Little River (French Broad River
system), from the Cascade Lake Power Plant, downstream to its confluence with the French Broad River. Within
these areas, the primary constituent elements include: (i) Permanent, flowing, cool, clean water;
(ii)Geomorphically stable stream channels and banks; (iii)Pool, riffle, and run sequences within the channel;
(iv)Stable sand, gravel, cobble, boulder, and bedrock substrates with no more than low amounts of fine
sediment; (v)Moderate to high stream gradient; (vi)Periodic natural flooding; and (vii)Fish hosts, with adequate
living, foraging, and spawning areas for them.
Federal Register Reference: September 27, 2002, Federal Register, 67:61016-61040.
Common Name Scientific name Federal
Status
Record Status
Vertebrate:
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus BGPA Current
Bog turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii T (S/A)Current
Carolina northern flying squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus E Current
Gray bat Myotis grisescens E Current
Green salamander Aneides aeneus ARS Current
Hellbender Cryptobranchus alleganiensis ARS Current
Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis T Current
Invertebrate:
Appalachian elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana E Current
Margarita River skimmer Macromia margarita ARS Historical
Rusty-patched bumble bee Bombus affinis E Historical
Vascular Plant:
Carolina Hemlock Tsuga caroliniana ARS Current
Mountain sweet pitcherplant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii E Current
10/20/2020 Transylvania County Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/transylvania.html 2/3
Small whorled pogonia Isotria medeoloides T Current
Southern Appalachian Purple
Pitcherplant
Sarracenia purpurea var. montana ARS Current
Swamp pink Helonias bullata T Current
Virginia spiraea Spiraea virginiana T Current
Nonvascular Plant:
a liverwort Plagiochila sharpii ARS Current
Lichen:
Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare E Current
Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support
listing. (Formerly "C1" candidate species.)
BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered
Species Act. Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species;
although a Conference, as described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting
species proposed for listing.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance
with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered
or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental,
nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land,
for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT",
respectively.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA):
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de-
listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007.
After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) becomes the
primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a
statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle
Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid
disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/baldeagle.htm
Threatened due to similarity of appearance(T(S/A)):
In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New
York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to
Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the
collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The
T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of
the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss.
Definitions of Record Status:
Current - Based on NC Natural Heritage Program information, this taxon is considered to be extant in the
county.
10/20/2020 Transylvania County Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/transylvania.html 3/3
Historical - Based on NC Natural Heritage Program information, this taxon is considered to be historical in the
county, meaning that all recorded occurrences are either extirpated, have not been found in recent surveys, or
have not been surveyed recently enough to be confident they are still present.
Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known
records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.
NCNHDE-12445
July 10, 2020
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
32 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Scherer Culvert Removal; 1072
Dear ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached ‘Documented Occurrences’ tables and map.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Scherer Culvert Removal
Project No. 1072
July 10, 2020
NCNHDE-12445
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Natural
Community
30171 Montane Oak--Hickory
Forest (Basic Subtype)
---2019 B 3-Medium ------G3 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Rich Mountain/High Rocks R3 (High)C3 (High)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on July 10, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2020. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Scherer Culvert Removal
Project No. 1072
July 10, 2020
NCNHDE-12445
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Amphibian 7719 Aneides aeneus Green Salamander 2019-11-20 A 3-Medium ---Threatened G3G4 S2S3
Butterfly 12912 Euphydryas phaeton Baltimore Checkerspot 1980-Pre H 4-Low ---Significantly
Rare
G4 S2
Butterfly 9330 Polygonia faunus Green Comma 1980-Pre H 4-Low ---Significantly
Rare
G5 S1S2
Natural
Community
25421 Montane Cliff (Acidic
Herb Subtype)
---2006-11-01 A 2-High ------G3G4 S3
Natural
Community
23031 Montane Oak--Hickory
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
---2019 B 3-Medium ------G4G5 S4S5
Natural
Community
30171 Montane Oak--Hickory
Forest (Basic Subtype)
---2019 B 3-Medium ------G3 S3
Natural
Community
25425 Rich Cove Forest
(Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
---2010 C 3-Medium ------G4 S4
Natural
Community
25422 Southern Appalachian
Bog (Low Elevation
Subtype)
---2006-06-07 C 2-High ------G1G2 S1S2
Vascular Plant 25283 Arisaema stewardsonii Bog Jack-in-the-pulpit 2007-06-09 BC 2-High ---Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
G5T5 S2
Vascular Plant 25167 Dendrolycopodium
dendroideum
Prickly Ground-pine 1958-07-16 H 5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
G5 S2
Vascular Plant 24655 Helonias bullata Swamp Pink 2018-04-19 Dr 2-High Threatened Threatened G3 S2
Vascular Plant 27378 Helonias bullata Swamp Pink 2009-04-17 F 1-Very
High
Threatened Threatened G3 S2
Vascular Plant 24891 Hexastylis
rhombiformis
French Broad
Heartleaf
2006-11-06 B?3-Medium ---Significantly
Rare Limited
G3 S3
Vascular Plant 7572 Sarracenia jonesii Mountain Sweet
Pitcher Plant
1970-Pre X 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G4T2 S1
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Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Dehon Mountain/Sherwood Forest R3 (High)C4 (Moderate)
Rich Mountain/High Rocks R3 (High)C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Rich Mountain Preserve Rich Mountain Conservancy Private
Conserving Carolina Easement Conserving Carolina Private
Conserving Carolina Easement Conserving Carolina Private
Conserving Carolina Easement Conserving Carolina Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on July 10, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2020. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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