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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
f Yes
C No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
CYes 0No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
Version#*
20201698
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Is a payment required for this project?*
C No payment required
What amout is owed?*
C Fee received
M $240.00
t: Fee needed - send electronic notification
C $570.00
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776- Select Project Reviewer*
9800 Sue Homavmod:eads\slhome%wod
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Spice Bottom Creek Crossing
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Josselyn Lucas
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
12/10/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Spice Bottom Creek
Basin
Watauga
Water Classification
C;Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
36.148451
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID#
20201698
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
11/6/2020
Longitude:
-81.778051
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Version
1
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A. Processing Information 4
County (or Counties) where the project is located:

Watauga
Is this a NCDMS Project
OYes 4No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
4 Yes 4 No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
® Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
❑ Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
4 Yes
d No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
® Nationwide Permit (NWP)
❑ Regional General Permit (RGP)
❑ Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified bythe Corps?
d Yes d No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 18 - Minor Discharges
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ Individual Permit
1a. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
4 Yes O No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
4 Yes M No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes O No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
6 Yes d No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
4 Yes O No
*
O Yes O No
O Yes O No
B. Applicant Information U
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
❑ Owner ® Applicant (other than owner)
1a. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
OYes 0No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
David B. Helms, and Melissa Field Pollard
2b. Deed book and page no.:
1983/683
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address

Street Address
7 Steadman Way
Address tine 2
my
Greer
Postal / Zip Code
29650
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
noemail@noemail.00m
3. Applicant Information (if different from
3a. Name:
Josselyn Lucas
3b. Business Name:
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
3c.Address
Street Address
10565 Highway 421 South
Address Line 2
aty
Trade
Postal / Zip Code
37691
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Josselyn Lucas
4b. Business Name:
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
10565 Highway 421 South
Address Line 2
aty
Trade
Postal / Zip 0-de
37691
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
M. Entail Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Form Dec 8, 2020.pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(W approPrate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Boone
2. Project Identification
State / Province / Pegion
South Carolina
Cry
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Rance / Regan
Tennessee
C""
USA
3e. Fax Number:
Sate/ Rance / Rxjicn
Tennessee
Qxrdy
USA
4e. Fax Number:
295.921B

2a. Property Identification Number:
1878947390000
2b. Property size:
2.44
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Locust Lane
Address tine 2
City
Boone
Postal / Zip Code
28607
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Spice Bottom Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Watauga
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101030301
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / lagion
North Carolina
Country
USA
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The project is located off of Locust Lane in the unincorporated town of Foscoe, roughly 6.0 miles southwest of Boone, NC. The surrounding area is rural -residential with scattered
homes, farms, and partially forested. The Pollard property is forested with Spice Bottom Creek flowing east through the center of the parcel. There is an existing gravel driveway into the
property.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Topo_reduced_print.pdf 2.66MB
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)
Soil Map.pdf 1.71MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
± 0.04
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
500
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to install a culverted stream crossing using a counter sunk ±54'7QO' oval galvanized steel corrugated metal "squash" pipe on Spice Bottom Creek.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed residential project entails the construction of a stream crossing using a counter sunk ±54' QO' culvert. Any area left exposed after construction will be immediately seeded
with temporary and permanent grass seed. A variety of heavy equipment will be used during the construction of this project and may include dump trucks, skid steers, track hoes, or
other equipment.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
SitePlans.pdf
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jordan Bailey
3.18MB
C Unknown

Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Wetland Package.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
O Yes
6 No
2.92MB
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed projector related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory U
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ® Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type* :1 3f. Type ofwidth * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
Crossing Permanent Culvert Spice Bottom Creek Perennial Bath h;;]N;;)]
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31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
30 0
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
30
3j. Comments:
Impacts include placement of a t54'S20' counter sunk culvert as well as 10 linear feet of Spice Bottom Creek for culvert installation.
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:
Disturbance in stream will be kept to a minimum and shall only take place in conjunction with the proposed stream crossing and culvert installation.
Work will be conducted in the dry utilizing a pump -around system referenced in the Site Plans.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All streambank disturbances will be stabilized same day with matting and seeding to reduce sedimentation during construction. Only well maintained
equipment will be used, no leaks will be tolerated. All equipment will be in newand/or good condition. Work will be conducted in the dry utilizing a
pump -around system referenced in the Site Plans.
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?
4 Yes O No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The project impacts are under the thresholds required for Compensatory Mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) U
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?
4 Yes A No
If no, explain why:
The project is not adjacent or in a protected riparian buffer.

2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOTs Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes f No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
G Yes r No
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 rj No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes O No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
There is no future development planned for this site.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r WA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
rYes 0No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
d Yes b No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
0Yes 47No
51. 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.?
d Yes G No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS IPaC
Consultation Documentation Upload
Species List_ Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 972KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)

6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
O Yes O No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper, online
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
O Yes d No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO (GIS)
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO.pdf 4.02MB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100-year floodplain?
6 Yes O No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Miscellaneous V
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
FIRMETTE.pdf 859.94KB
Spice Bottom Creek Crossing.pdf 1.59MB
Signature U
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® By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• 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 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:
.losselyn Lucas
Signature
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Date
12/10/2020

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID: 1878947390000
STREET ADDRESS: Located off Locust Lane in Boone, NC 28607 (36.148456",-81.778189*)
Property Owner:
Helms David B. and Pollard Melissa Field
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Adam Williams of Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting Inc
(Contractor/Agent) (Consulting Firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance
of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owners Address (if different than property above):
7 Steadman Wav Greer South Carolina 29650
Telephone: [phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature:
Date: G - 8 -

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OVERALL SITE PLAN 2
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 3
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 4
GENERAL NOTES:
1. STREAM ASSESSMENT DATA (LONGITUDINAL PROFILE,
CROSS -SECTIONS, ETC.) PRESENTED HEREIN COLLECTED BY
BFEC/BFED.
2. CONTOUR DATA PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS TAKEN FROM
NCDOT LIDAR DATA (2' and 10' CONTOURS).
3. HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL GRID CONTROL TIED TO PROJECT BY
BFED. SURVEY DATA USED FOR DESIGN IS RELATIVE TO ITSELF
AND APPROXIMATELY SET TO REAL WORLD COORDINATES BASED
ON LIDAR DATA.
4. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, BFEC WILL FLAG TREES APPROVED TO
BE REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION AS AN EFFORT TO
PRESERVE THE EXISTING RIPARIAN BUFFER.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES:
1. ONCE SITE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN AN AREA HAS CEASED ALL
DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY SEEDED
(TEMPORARY & PERMANENT SEED), MATTED (COIR AND
COCONUT FIBER EROSION CONTROL BLANKET, NAG C700BN),
AND STABILIZED (SEE SHEET 11).
2. LIVE STAKES AND BIODEGRADABLE MATTING STAKES WILL BE
USED TO SECURE THE MATTING.
3. BROADCAST SEEDING RATES WILL BE AS SPECIFIED ON SHEET
11.
4. NATIVE SHRUB AND TREE SPECIES WILL BE PLANTED
THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT AREA ATA RATE OF 350+
STEMS/ACRE, SECURING NEAR BANKAREAS AND PROVIDING
FUTURE SHADING OF CHANNEL (SEE CHANNEL REVEGETATION
DETAIL SHEET 11).
5. PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN TO KEEP HEAVY EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE STREAM CHANNEL EXCEPT WHERE ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY TO INSTALL BANK STABILIZATION/ENHANCEMENT
MEASURES AND IN -STREAM STRUCTURES.
6. NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL OCCUR OUTSIDE THE
CONSTRUCTION LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.
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PERMANENT SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Species Rate (Iblacre)
Native Upland Wildlife Forage & Cover Meadow Mix 20
(Ernst Conservation Seed or similar)
Brown top millet 30
Seeding dates
West ..................................................... Oct 1 -May 31
TEMPORARY SEEDING
TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATION FOR SUMMER
Soil amendments
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 Ib/acre ground agricultural limestone and
750 Iblacre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Mulch
Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring
tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
Maintenance
Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following
erosion or other damage.
TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL
Species
Rate Pb/acre)
Oats
30
Winter wheat
30
Seeding dates
East -__ ------------------------------------------Aug
15-Dec 15
Middle .... ----------------------------------------------
Aug . 15-Dec 30
West ------------------------------
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Soil amendments
Follow recommendations of sail tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and
T50lblacre 10-10-10fertilizer.
Mulch
Apply4,000lb/acre straw. Anchor straw bytacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring
tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
Maintenance
Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate- Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following
erosion or olherdam age. if necessaryto extend temporary cover beyond June 15, overseed
with 50 Iblac crimson clover in late February orearly March.
Dam
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VERIFY HOSE DIAMETER AND
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Species Rate (Ib/acre)
Oats 60
Brown top millet 30
Seeding dates
East -_.__..----------------------------------- May 15 -Aug- 15
Middle _....----------------------------------------------- May 1 -Aug. 15
West -------------------------------------------------- Apr. 15 -Aug. 15
Soil amendments
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and
750 lb/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Mulch
Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchorstraw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring
tact. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
Maintenance
Refertilize if growth is not fuly adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following
erosion or other damage.
TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATION FOR LATE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING
Species Rate (Iblacre)
Rye 120
Seeding dates
East _._._......__ ------.._. Above 2500 feet: Feb.. 15 -May 15
Below 2500 feet: Feb. 1- May 1
Middle---------------------------------------------------------- Jan. 1 -May 1
West----------------------------------------------------------- Dec. 1 - Apr. 15
Soil amendments
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and
750lb/acre 10-10-10fertilizer
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Mulch
Apply 4,0001b/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring
tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
Maintenance
Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following
erosion or other dam age
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE FOR PUMPING
1. Clear area for temporary dam of debris.
2. Layout hose and pump along route adequate to allow for proper
installation of culvert.
3. Provide splash pad at outlet of hose to spread and slow velocity
of flow before reentering live stream flow. 4. Install Sandbags or
Rip Rap (NCDOT Class B) perpendicular to flow of water.
5. Allow for overflow weir —4min width and—1.5' min depth.
6. Overlay dam structure with non -permeable plastic or similar
material.
7. Begin pumping process, with regular monitoring to ensure hose
diameter is adequate to carry flow and check to ensure filter at
hose inlet does not clog and restrict flow.
m" work extends beyond one day, open weir section
s to allow flow through work area overnight.
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CRITICAL POINTS
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SLOPE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: C-70OBN
1. PREPARE SOIL BEFORE INSTALLING BLANKETS, INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY APPLICATION OF LIME, FERTILIZER, AND SEED.
2. BEGIN ATTHE TOP OF THE SLOPE BY ANCHORING THE BLANKET IN A 6" (15 CM) DEEP X 6" (15 CM) WIDE TRENCH WITH APPROXIMATELY 12"
(30CM) OF BLANKET EXTENDED BEYOND THE UP -SLOPE PORTION OF THE TRENCH. ANCHOR THE BLANKET WITH A ROW OF STAPLES/STAKES
APPROXIMATELY 12" (30 CM) APART IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH. BACKFILL AND COMPACT THE TRENCH AFTER STAPLING. APPLY SEED TO
COMPACTED SOIL AND FOLD REMAINING 12" (30 CM) PORTION OF BLANKET BACK OVER SEED AND COMPACTED SOIL. SECURE BLANKET OVER
COMPACTED SOIL WITH A ROW OF STAPLES/STAKES SPACED APPROXIMATELY 12" (30 CM) APART ACROSS THE WIDTH OF THE BLANKET.
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Spice Bottom Creek Crossing Project Site
Watauga County, North Carolina
Date of Determination
June 1st , 2020
Prepared By:
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10565 HWY 421 South
Trade, Tennessee 37691

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December 9, 2020

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: POLLARD City/County: WATAUGA Sampling Date: 12/9/20
Applicant/Owner: MELISSA POLLARD State: NC Sampling Point: W1
Investigator(s): JB, JKL Section, Township, Range: FOSCOE
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): FLOODPLAIN Local relief (concave, convex, none): CONCAVE Slope (%): 1-3
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR N Lat: 36.148782 Long:-81.77765 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NIKWASI LOAM NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (156)
X Surface Water (Al) —True
Aquatic Plants (1514)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (158)
X High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (B10)
X Saturation (A3) X
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
—Moss Trim Lines (B16)
—Water Marks (B1) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (152) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
X Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (153) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (154) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
—Iron Deposits (155)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (157)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (159)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1513)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 0
Water Table Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 7
Saturation Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: W1
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Liriodendron tulipifera
5
Yes
FACU
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Fagus grandifolia
5
Yes
FACU
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
3.
Betula lenta
5
Yes
FACU
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 40.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
15
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
8
20% of total cover:
3
OBL species 30 x 1 = 30
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
FACW species 10 x 2 = 20
1.
FAC species 5 x 3 = 15
2.
FACU species 16 x 4 = 64
3.
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
4.
Column Totals: 61 (A) 129 (B)
5.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.11
6.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8.
- Dominance Test is >50%
9.
_2
X 3 - Prevalence Index is !-3.01
=Total Cover
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1.
Monarda didyma
5
No
FAC
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Rhynchospora capitellata
30
Yes
OBL
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Rubus allegheniensis 1 No FACU
4.
Thelypteris noveboracensis
1
No
FAC
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
Packera aurea
10
Yes
FACW
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 It
9
(1 m) tall.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 It tall.
47
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
24
20% of total cover:
10
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: W1
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Sapling Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: _
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
% Cover Species? Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
=Total Cover
Prevalence Index worksheet:
_ 20% of total cover:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 20% of total cover:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is !-3.01
_
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
=Total Cover
20% of total cover:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 It (6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 It (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub - Woody Plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft (1 m) in height.
Woody Vine - All woody vines, regardless of height.
=Total Cover
20% of total cover:
=Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: W1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Types Loc2
Texture Remarks
0-2 10YR 3/1 95
10YR 5/1 5 C PL
Loamy/Clayey
2-15 10YR 4/2 60
10YR 3/2 40 D M
Loamy/Clayey
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_Black Histic (A3)
_Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
—Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
_Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
MLRA 136)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface (S7)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: POLLARD City/County: WATAUGA Sampling Date: 12/9/20
Applicant/Owner: MELISSA POLLARD State: NC Sampling Point: 01
Investigator(s): JB, JKL Section, Township, Range: FOSCOE
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): FLOODPLAIN Local relief (concave, convex, none): CONCAVE Slope (%): 1-3
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR N Lat: 36.148684 Long:-81.77771 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: NIKWASI LOAM NWI classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes 0 No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (156)
—Surface Water (Al) —True
Aquatic Plants (1514)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (158)
_ High Water Table (A2) _
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (B10)
—Saturation (A3) X
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
—Moss Trim Lines (B16)
—Water Marks (B1) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
—Sediment Deposits (152) —Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (153) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (154) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
—Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
—Iron Deposits (155)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (157)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (159)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1513)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: 01
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1. Liriodendron tulipifera
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
50% of total cover: 1
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1. Rubus allegheniensis
2. Liriodendron tulipifera
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
50% of total cover: 1
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1. Packera aurea
2. Goodyera repens
3. Fragaria vesca
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
A
50% of total cover: 6
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
HDsoiute uominant inuicatc
% Cover Species? Status
1 No FACU
1 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 1
1 No UPL
1 No FACU
2 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 1
5 Yes FACW
1 No FACU
5 Yes UPL
11 =Total Cover
20% of total cover: 3
=Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
2 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
50.0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species 0 x 1
= 0
FACW species 5 x 2
= 10
FAC species 0 x 3
= 0
FACU species 3 x 4
= 12
UPL species 6 x 5
= 30
Column Totals: 14 (A)
52 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A
= 3.71
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is !-3.01
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 It
(1 m) tall.
Herb -All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 It tall.
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
US Army Corps of Engineers
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: 01
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Sapling Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
50% of total cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: _
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
% Cover Species? Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
=Total Cover
Prevalence Index worksheet:
_ 20% of total cover:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 20% of total cover:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is !-3.01
_
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
=Total Cover
20% of total cover:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 It (6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 It (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub - Woody Plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft (1 m) in height.
Woody Vine - All woody vines, regardless of height.
=Total Cover
20% of total cover:
=Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: 01
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Types Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-2 10YR 2/2 100
Loamy/Clayey
2-12 10YR 5/4 99
10YR 2/2 1 D M
MOSTLY FILL DIRT
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_Black Histic (A3)
_Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
—Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
—Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
_Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
MLRA 136)
—Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface (S7)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/couMfr.html
In Reply Refer To: November 17, 2020
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2021-SLI-0106
Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-00233
Project Name: Spice Bottom Creek
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. Although not required by
section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin
their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) Asheville Field Office's (AFO) website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/
cntylist/nc counties.html. The AFO website list includes "species of concern" species that could
potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future. Also
available are:
Design and Construction Recommendations
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/Recommendations.html
Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants
https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant survey.html
Northern long-eared bat Guidance
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html
Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html

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New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists.
Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act,
the accuracy of the species lists should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each
county list with the day of the most recent update/change) at regular intervals during project
planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be
requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the
enclosed list or by going to the AFO website.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a Biological
Evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may
affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended
contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12 and on our office's website
at https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/assessment guidance.html.
If a Federal agency (or their non-federal representative) determines, based on the Biological
Assessment or Biological Evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be
affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to
50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and
proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the
regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license
applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://
www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF.
Though the bald eagle is no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, please be aware
that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16
U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require additional consultation (see
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/permits/eagles/). Wind energy projects should follow
the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to
migratory birds (including bald and golden eagles) and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www. fws. gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;

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http://www.towerkill.com; andhttp://www.fws.gov/migratoI3birds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
• Migratory Birds
• Wetlands

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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]

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Project Summary
Consultation Code: 04EN1000-2021-SLI-0106
Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-00233
Project Name: Spice Bottom Creek
Project Type: LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description: Permitting for a culvert addition on Spice Bottom Creek at the Pollard
Parcel in Boone, NC.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/place/36.1484098549605N81.77844217216936W
T �
Counties: Watauga, NC

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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 10 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2657
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Virginia Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianus Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8369

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Reptiles
NAME STATUS
Bog Turtle Clemmys muhlenbergii Similarity of
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA) Appearance
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. (Threatened)
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Arachnids
NAME STATUS
Spruce -fir Moss Spider Microhexura montivaga Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4801
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Blue Ridge Goldenrod Solidago spithamaea Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5821
Heller's Blazingstar Liatris helleri Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5962
Roan Mountain Bluet Hedyotis purpurea var. montana Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1087
Spreading Avens Geum radiatum Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6854
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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Migratory Birds
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act! and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Actz.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the USFWS
Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your project location.
To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this list is generated, see
the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location, nor a guarantee that
every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact locations of where birders
and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project area, visit the E-bird data
mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species on your list). For
projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing the relative
occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to additional
information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your migratory
bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be found
below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
BREEDING
NAME SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Aug 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31
and Alaska.

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BREEDING
SEASON
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 10
and Alaska.
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea Breeds Apr 27
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 20
and Alaska.
https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/297
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus voci ferns Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
Golden -winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 20
and Alaska.
https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8745
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus Breeds Apr 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
Northern Saw -whet Owl Aegolius acadicus acadicus Breeds Mar 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Jul 31
(BCRs) in the continental USA
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31
and Alaska.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10
and Alaska.
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA elsewhere
and Alaska.
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31
and Alaska.
Yellow -bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions to Jul 15
(BCRs) in the continental USA
https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8792

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Probability Of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence (0)
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
2. To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
3. The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time -frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data (—)
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe

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Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
■ probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Non -BCC Vulnerable
Bobolink +-III 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 +++* 1*0+ +I 11 1++++ ++++ +■+1 ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Canada Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++ ++' Jill Jill Jill '" 111+ ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Cerulean Warbler ++++ ++++ + ■■■+ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Eastern Whip -poor- — — — -
- — — -
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III— — — — -
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BCC Rangewide (CON)
Golden -winged ■■■
Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +,++ ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON) MEN
Kentucky Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++ ++TT TTTJ 111q •••t tt11 ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON) MM mmm+ ` MEMO
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Owl
BCCCR
Prairie Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++ ++,� I I I I 7+ + ++ +��+ ++++ ++++ -4
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
+++ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4++*+ *-1 11 1 I 1 1
111-1
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Rusty Blackbird
++ I I M +111010+ ++0+ ++++ ++++ + 1 1 1
F+++ ++++ 1+1+ ++1+
BCC Rangewide (CON)
Wood Thrush
++++ ++++ ++++ ++11111111ll 11114 111
100+ 1+++ ++++ ++++
BCC Rangewide (CON)
EMMM
Yellow -bellied
++++ +11+ +1+1 Jill 116i ON 111111111111111+ ++++ -4
Sapsucker
BCC - BCR
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Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/
birds -of -conservation -concern. php
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/
management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/
conservation-measures.php

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• Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migrator3Lbirds/pdf/
management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures. pdf
Migratory Birds FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures and/or
permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of
infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified
location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
(BCQ and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding,
and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list
of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my
project area?

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To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of
interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird on your
migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your
project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds
elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
3. "Non -BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non -eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Lorin.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report

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The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,
should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell
me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.

11/17/2020 Event Code: 04EN1000-2021-E-00233
Wetlands
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
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ID#* 20201698
Version* 1
Regional Office * Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
Reviewer List* Sue Homewood
Pre -Filing Meeting Request submitted 11/6/2020
Contact Name* Josselyn Lucas
Contact Email Address* [e-mail]
Project Name* Spice Bottom Creek Crossing
Project Owner* Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Project County* Watauga
Owner Address: Street Address
10565 Highway 421 South
Address Line 2
aty State / Rovince / Pegion
Trade Tennessee
Fbstal / Zip axle Country
37691 USA
Is this a transportation project?* r Yes (' No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - F 401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular Express
F- Individual Permit F- Modification
F Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
C Yes (-- No
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
Sue Homewood
Please give a brief project description below.*
This project is located off of Locust Lane in Boone, NC at 36.148451 °, -
81.778051 °, involving a stream crossing for a Spice Bottom Creek.
Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.

11 /10/2020
11 /12/2020
Please attach the documentation you would like to have the meeting about.
Pollard Parcel.pdf 1.65MB
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.
1 understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
1 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.
Signature
Submittal Date 11/6/2020