20201221 Ver 1_More Info Received_20201216

Strickland, Bev
From: Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:23 PM
To: Williams, Andrew E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); Goss, Stephanie
Subject: [External] SAW-2018-02063/DWR Project #20201221 (Highest Power,) Franklin
County -Response to Additional Information Request
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Andy/Stephanie,
Please find the attached and below. Please let me know if you require additional information to complete your
review. Thank you for your assistance.
USACE Comment 1) 1. NWP condition 2, Aquatic Life Movement states, No activity may substantially disrupt the
necessary life cycle movements of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the
waterbody, including those species that normally migrate through the area, unless the activity's primary purpose is to
impound water. All permanent and temporary crossings of waterbodies shall be suitably culverted, bridged, or
otherwise designed and constructed to maintain low flows to sustain the movement of those aquatic species.
All five proposed crossing are designed with two culvert. The width of the culverts are wider than the tributaries where
they are proposed to be place (See below).
a. Crossing 1=
width 4 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
b. Crossing 2=
width 3 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
c. Crossing 3=
width 4 feet -proposed culverts 2 x 48 inches
d. Crossing 4=
width 6 feet -proposed culverts 2 x 48 inches
e. Crossing 5=
width 4 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
Please indicate how low flows will be maintained within and through these proposed culverts and/or please consider
redesigning these to direct low flows through only one culvert/barrel. This could be accomplished by raising the level of
one culvert or by adding a sill to one culvert, etc.
Applicant Response: The applicant has updated their plans to match culvert width with existing stream width to
maximum extent possible utilizing off -set twin culverts and/or box culverts. The twin off -set culverts will have one
culvert accommodate base flow and the other set at a higher invert with construction of floodplain bench to
accommodate storm flow. Culverts are proposed to be buried in accordance with USACE/DWR culvert burial
requirements to accommodate aquatic passage.
The changes in design have resulted in minor modifications to impact amounts that originally proposed. Please find
attached PCN, Stream Impact Table and Buffer Impact Table that reflect proposed impact amounts based upon culvert
re -design.
USACE Comment 2) It is unclear from the plans if the proposed dissipation pads will be constructed so that the top of
the rip rap is even with the culvert outlet/existing stream bed grade. Sheet EX1.2 appear to show this on the drawing
labeled "Energy Dissipation Pump Outlet"; however, it is not clear, as that drawing shows a pump hose but no
culverts. Please provide a profile drawing that indicates the rip rap dissipation pads will be installed at the same
elevation as the culvert outlet and/or even with the existing stream bed elevation.

Applicant Response: Rip -rap associated with culvert stabilization will be keyed into existing stream bed elevation. Rip -
rap will not be installed above existing stream grade. See typical plan view, EX 1.3) of attached impact exhibits.
NCDWR Comment 1) Please provide a revised PCN impact table for the stream impacts in which the fill, rip rap and
dewatering impacts are indicated separately on the PCN impact table.
Applicant Response: Please see attached.
NCDWR Comment 2) Please provide a revised PCN impact table for the buffer impacts in which the permanent and
temporary impacts are indicated separately on the PCN impact table.
Applicant Response: Please see attached.
NCDWR Comment 3) Please provide all buffer impacts on the impact table in square feet (please convert from acres to
square feet)
Applicant Response: Please see attached.
NCDWR Comment 4) Please provide more details regarding avoidance and minimization for road crossing impact #5 for
this project. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]. This Office believes that the road crossing labeled on the plans as Impact #5
can be eliminated to avoid the impacts to the stream. Please eliminate the road crossing impact #5 or provide
additional information as to why it is necessary for this project.
Applicant Response: The proposed development of a tract of land with a utility scale solar production facility is not
similar to other types of traditional development (i.e. residential, commercial or industrial development). For example,
development constraints for utility scale solar farms can often be associated with aspect, shading, topography, etc.
(some of which may be affected by adjacent properties not under control of the applicant). These constraints would not
generally be considered a significant development constraint of uplands for more traditional residential, commercial or
industrial development. Stream crossing 5 is necessary for the development of a limited portion of uplands to meet the
overall projects energy production requirement. Without Crossing 5, the applicant would not be able meet energy
production requirements and the proposed utility solar farm would not be constructed.
Sincerely,
Bradley S. Luckey, PWS
336.708.4997 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
www.pilotenviro.com
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From: Williams, Andrew E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 4:59 PM
To: Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Goss, Stephanie' <[e-mail]>; Williams, Andrew E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>
Subject: SAW-2018-02063 (Highest Per) Franklin County -Additional Information Request
Brad:

The Pre -construction notification (PCN) for the proposed SAW-2018-02063 (Highest Power) was received on October 7,
2020. In order to complete the review, we need additional clarification/information.
In order for us to continue evaluating the proposed project, please provide the following information:
1. NWP condition 2, Aquatic Life Movement states, No activity may substantially disrupt the necessary life cycle
movements of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the
waterbody, including those species that normally migrate through the area, unless the activity's primary purpose is to
impound water. All permanent and temporary crossings of waterbodies shall be suitably culverted, bridged, or
otherwise designed and constructed to maintain low flows to sustain the movement of those aquatic species.
All five proposed crossing are designed with two culvert. The width of the culverts are wider than the tributaries where
they are proposed to be place (See below).
a. Crossing 1= width 4 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
b. Crossing 2= width 3 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
c. Crossing 3= width 4 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 48 inches
d. Crossing 4= width 6 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 48 inches
e. Crossing 5= width 4 feet —proposed culverts 2 x 36 inches
Please indicate how low flows will be maintained within and through these proposed culverts and/or please consider
redesigning these to direct low flows through only one culvert/barrel. This could be accomplished by raising the level of
one culvert or by adding a sill to one culvert, etc.
2. It is unclear from the plans if the proposed dissipation pads will be constructed so that the top of the rip rap is even
with the culvert outlet/existing stream bed grade. Sheet EX1.2 appear to show this on the drawing labeled "Energy
Dissipation Pump Outlet"; however, it is not clear, as that drawing shows a pump hose but no culverts. Please provide a
profile drawing that indicates the rip rap dissipation pads will be installed at the same elevation as the culvert outlet
and/or even with the existing stream bed elevation.
Please provide the requested information within 30 days, or your application will be withdrawn. Feel free to contact me
with any questions or concerns. Thanks.
Andrew Williams
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
919-554-4884 ext. 26
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at our website at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0
to complete the survey online.

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PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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: NWP 14 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: Highest Power Solar Farm
2b. County: Franklin
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Louisburg
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Attached
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:

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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify: Developer
4b. Name: Mr. Matt McGovern
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Highest Power Solar, LLC
4d. Street address: 880 Apollo Street, Suite 333
4e. City, state, zip: El Segundo, CA 90245
4f. Telephone no.: 424.284.9080
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Bradley S. Luckey
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Pilot Environmental Inc.
5c. Street address: PO Box 128
5d. City, state, zip: Kernersville, NC 27285
5e. Telephone no.: 336.708.4997
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address: [e-mail]

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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 2825-26-2942, 2825-35-8575, 2826-31-6722 and 2826-
40-0918
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.10632 Longitude: - 78.24715
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 556 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Sycamore Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class C, NSW
2c. River basin: Upper Tar
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:
The site contains undeveloped wooded land. A dipidated single family residence is located on the southwestern portion
of the site. Other structures are not located on the site. The site is located withinin a rural/residential area of Louisburg,
Franklin County, North Carolina
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
~38.75 ac
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Streams = ~26,853 LF. Open Water Ponds =~0.74 ac.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide road access and site interconnection during development and long term
maintenance of the site as a utility scale solar farm.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The overall project consists of development of the site with a proposed solar farm. In order to provide safe access and
interconnection of the site, 2 culvert replacements and 3 new crossings are necessary. To facilitate development of the
site and installation of the culvert replacement/installation, clearing the site is necessary. Graders, haulers, excavators
and other heavy equipment will be used during site construction.
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?
Comments:
Yes No Unknown
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): Bradley Luckey/David Brame/Michael
Brame/Seren Homer/Catherine Carston
Agency/Consultant Company: Pilot Enviromental, Inc.
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
USACE JD SAW -2018-02063 dated 7.9.19. DWR Buffer Determination TPBRRO #18-403 dated 1.4.19
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.

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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.

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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

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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
(if known)
2d.

Forested

2e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404, other)
2f.

Area of impact
(acres)
W1 P T Road Crossing
Fill Unknown Yes
No
Corps
DWQ 0.005
W2 P T Road Crossing
Fill Unknown Yes
No
Corps
DWQ 0.065
W3 P T Yes
No
Corps
DWQ
W4 P T Yes
No
Corps
DWQ
W5 P T Yes
No
Corps
DWQ
W6 P T Yes
No
Corps
DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.07
2h. Comments: Crossing # 2 will permanently impact 0.005 acres of wetlands and Crossing #4 will permanently impact 0.065
acres of wetlands. Mitigation is not proposed for unavoidable wetland impact.
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
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404,
other)
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 P T
Road Crossing
Fill/Rip-Rap/De-
watering
Unnamed PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 4 0/21/42
S2 P T
Road Crossing
Fill/Rip-Rap/De-
watering
Unnamed PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 3 6/37/43
S3 P T
Road Crossing
Fill/Rip-Rap/De-
watering
Unnamed PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 4 22/26/45
S4 P T
Road Crossing
Fill/Rip-Rap/De-
watering
Unnamed PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 6 21/19/42
S5 P T
Road Crossing
Fill/Rip-Rap/De-
watering
Unamed PER
INT
Corps
DWQ
4
21/23/54
S6 P T PER
INT
Corps
DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 70/128/226
3i. Comments: Crossing #1 is a culvert replacement that will permanently impact 21 linear feet of stream channel associated
with keyed in rip-rap and temporarily impact 42 linear feet of stream channel associated with de-watering.

Crossing #2 is a culvert replacement that will permanently impact 6 linear feet of stream channel from road crossing fill,
permanently impact 37 linear feet of stream channel with keyed in rip-rap and temporarily impact 43 linear feet of stream
channel associated with de-watering.

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Crossing 3 is a new crossing that will permanently impact 22 linear feet of stream channel from road crossing fill, permanently
impact 26 linear feet of stream channel with keyed in rip-rap and temporarily impact 45 linear feet of stream channel
associated with de-watering.

Crossing 4 is a new crossing that will permanently impact 21 linear feet of stream channel from road crossing fill, permanently
impact 19 linear feet of stream channel with keyed in rip-rap and temporarily impact 42 linear feet of stream channel
associated with de-watering.

Crossing 5 is a new crossing that will permanently impact 21 linear feet of stream channel from road crossing fill, permanently
impact 23 linear feet of stream channel with keyed in rip-rap and temporarily impact 54 linear feet of stream channel
associated with de-watering.

Areas of temporary impact will be restored to similar pre-construction graded, matted and seeded. Areas of rip-rap will be
keyed into existing grades of beds and banks and will not result is net loss of stream. The Applicant does not propose
mitigation for unavoidable stream impacts.
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 P T
O2 P T
O3 P T
O4 P T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: Open water impacts are not proposed.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID
number
5b.

Proposed use or purpose
of pond

5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: Pond or lake construction is not proposed.
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:

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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 Other:
Catawba Randleman
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 P T Yes
No
B2 P T Yes
No
B3 P T Yes
No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: See attached Buffer Impact Table. The proposed culvert replacements and new crossings do not require
mitigation due to each crossing being designed to have less than 1/3rd acre permanent buffer impact.
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The applicant has designed the overall project to use multiple access points from existing public roads, thus, reducing the
number of stream and wetland crossings required to provide access to the solar farm. The applicant has designed crossings
in locations of existing crossings where practical. Crossings # 1 and 2 were designed to replace existing dilapidated culverts
with new culverts instead of proposing new crossings, thus minimizing cumulative stream and wetland impact amounts. The
crossing locations were designed to avoid permanent fill to wetlands where practical and possible. The crossing locations
were also selected in relatively straight reaches of streams and/or narrow adjacent wetlands.

The solar array and necessary infrastructure (overhead/underground voltage lines, inverters, etc.) have been designed to
avoid impacts to jurisdictional streams, wetlands and ponds.

Approximately 36.68 acres of wetlands, 0.74 acres of open water pond and 26,429 linear feet of stream channel are being
avoided.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Temporary coffer dams will be installed up-gradient of the proposed culvert/culvert replacement locations. During construction,
water will be pumped around the construction footprints. Appropriate stream bank protection will be provided in the channels
during construction and all excess excavated material will be immediately removed from the stream bank crossing/culvert
replacement areas. Upon completion of the culvert replacements and installations, the temporary sand bag coffer dams will be
removed and flow will be diverted through the culverts. Following construction, disturbed banks will be restored to similar pre-
construction conditions, matted and seeded/live staked.
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

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3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type 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: warm cool cold
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.

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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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.
Comments: Concentrated stormwater flow will not be discharged into the buffers Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? <24 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: low density
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?
Certified Local Government
DWQ Stormwater Program
DWQ 401 Unit
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

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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.
We are not aware of additional development that will impact nearby downstream water quality.
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.
The proposed project will not generate wastewater.

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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? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS e-mails dated 8.5.19 & 10.5.20 (attached)
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Based on a review of the NOAA EFH Mapper, the site is not located in or near an area designated as essential fish
habitat.
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO letter dated 3.18.19 (attached)
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA NFHL (Drawing 4, Verification Package)

Bradley S. Luckey

Applicant/Agent's Printed Name

_______________________________
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)

12/16/20

Date

Stream Impact #
Temporary (T) or
Permanent (P)
Type of
Impact
Stream
Name
Perennial (Per)
or Intermittent
(Int)?
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps-404, 10 DWR -
non-404, other)
Average Stream
Width (feet)
Impact length (linear
feet)
Crossing 1 - (P)Rip-Rap Unnamed Per Corps 4 21
Crossing 1 - (T)De-
watering Unnamed Per Corps 4 42
Crossing 2 - (P)
Road
Crossing
Fill
Unnamed Per Corps 3 6
Crossing 2 - (P)Rip-Rap Unnamed Per Corps 3 37
Crossing 2 - (T)De-
watering Unnamed Per Corps 3 43
Crossing 3 - (P)
Road
Crossing
Fill
Unnamed Per Corps 4 22
Crossing 3 - (P)Rip-Rap Unnamed Per Corps 4 26
Crossing 3 - (T)De-
watering Unnamed Per Corps 4 45
Crossing 4 - (P)
Road
Crossing
Fill
Unnamed Per Corps 6 21
Crossing 4 - (P)Rip-Rap Unnamed Per Corps 6 19
Crossing 4 - (T)De-
watering Unnamed Per Corps 6 42
Crossing 5 - (P)
Road
Crossing
Fill
Unnamed Per Corps 6 21
Crossing 5 - (P)Rip-Rap Unnamed Per Corps 6 23
Crossing 5 - (T)De-
watering Unnamed Per Corps 6 54
Total Perm Road
Crossing Fill 70 LF Total Perm Rip-
Rap 128LF Total Temp De-
Watering 226 LF
Buffer Impact #
Temporary (T) or
Permanent (P)
Reason for
Impact
Stream
Name
Mitigation
Required Yes
(Y) or No (N)
Zone 1 Impact (SF)Zone 2 Impact (SF)
Crossing 1 - (P)Road
Crossing N/A N 4,130 1,665
Crossing 1 - (T)Road
Crossing N/A N 2,305 660
Crossing 2 - (P)Road
Crossing N/A N 3,415 2,170
Crossing 2 - (T)Road
Crossing N/A N 1,290 1,480
Crossing 3 - (P)Road
Crossing N/A N 3,410 1,445
Crossing 3 - (T)Road
Crossing N/A N 1,920 695
Crossing 4 - (P)Road
Crossing N/A N 2,880 2,140
Crossing 4 - (T)Road
Crossing N/A N 2,140 600
Crossing 5 - (P)Road
Crossing N/A N 2,870 1,395
Crossing 5 - (T)Road
Crossing N/A N 2,060 920
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