20110753 Ver 1_401 Application_20110811

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Ecology & Hydrology
5902 Highway 421 South
Mountain City, TN 37683
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[e-mail]
Ms. Karen Higgins
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: Bowlin - UT - Peak Creek Emergency Stabilization Project Permit Application
(Nationwide 27/GC3689)
Ms. Higgins,
Enclosed, please find five copies of the referenced project permit/PCN application. Also
enclosed is a $570.00 check specific to the major water quality certification permit
application fee.
If you have any questions give me a call at 423.727.4476.
Sincerely,
1*

AUG 1 5 2011
Adam Williams, PWS
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form r7 TN.
A. Applicant Information M-L ,?
1 . Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
1 d. 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
1 e. 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
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bowlin -- Peak Creek Emergency Stabilization Project
2b. County: Ashe
2c. Nearest municipality /town: Laurel Springs
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information L_%= KV L5 Ii k"! LS
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: George & Mildred Bowlin 41 G i
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
" 161/0911
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): MR - WAI ER UALITY

UYETLUSAND STORMWATER BRANCH
3d. Street address: 6720 Highway 88 East
3e. City, state, zip: Laurel Springs, NC 28644
3f. Telephone no.: 336.246.5461
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: See Below
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Adam Williams
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
5c. Street address: 5902 Highway 421 South
5d. City, state, zip: Mountain City, TN 37683
5e. Telephone no.: 423.727.4476
5f. Fax no.: 423.727.4476
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 14412-093 (Bowfin); 14412-068 (Sheets); 14412-168
(Combs)
Latitude: 36.3929166 N Longitude: -
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): 81.3250333 W
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 8.8 +/- acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to UT (1) -Peak Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Peak Creek is C; Tr+
2c. River basin: New River
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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:
UT(1)-Peak Creek flows west to east across the property for approximately 1,180 linear feet between Highway 88 and
Gaither Poe Road. The stream arrives on the property through a culvert under Highway 88 and exits the property under
Highway 88 as well. The entire reach is in agricultural land, as well as the general vicinity. In addition to the culverts on
Highway 88, three bridges cross the creek on Mr. Bowlin's land. These can be seen in the attached photosheets.
Following a significant rain event in April 2011, severely eroded streambanks continue to contribute to bank
destabilization and sediment load.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0+/- acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approx. 1,180 linear feet -UT(1)-Peak Creek
Approx. 670 linear feet - UT(2)-Peak Creek
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the Peak Creek Enhancement project is to: 1) stabilize the significantly eroded streambank in order to
reduce the sediment load into Peak Creek; 2) establish a constant dimension, pattern and profile of the stream; 3)
improve and increase aquatic habitat; and 4) enhance riparian buffers.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Approximately 1,180 linear feet of UT(1)-Peak Creek flows through the Bowlin property in Laurel Springs, North Carolina.
This tributary to Peak Creek is not classified; however, Peak Creek is classified as a "Class C, Trout"waters by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality. Noted stressors include habitat degradation caused by agriculture or high-intensity grazing
habits. Agricultural fields, which have been heavily grazed in the past, surround UT(1)-Peak Creek as it flows through the
Bowlin property. The goal of the proposed stream enhancement project is to return this degraded stream reach to its
stable, well-vegetated, natural condition.
Main components of the proposed project are natural channel design and riparian planting. Natural channel design
measures are proposed along the creek with specific measures include one cross-vane at the upstream end of the project
reach to provide additional aquatic habitat; a rock toe on river right where steep banks are sloughing into the creek;
minimal boulder rock armor at two small bridges where wing walls are deteriorating;and multiple boulder rock vanes and j-
hooks to lessen near bank shear stress in degraded sections. These will have the added purpose of creating stable riffle-
pool sequencing and enhancing aquatic habitat. Finally, the streambanks in areas of severe degradation will be re-
sloped to have more gentle slopes (less than 2:1) and therefore will be more stable for the riparian plants to grow upon. In
addition, banks will be graded to include a "bankfull bench" in appropriate sections.
Riparian planting will include native shrubs and trees along the riparian edge of the stream to provide additional
stabilization and habitat (see Re-vegetation Detail). Plantings will include temporary seeding to provide quick cover after
construction, followed by permanent planting which will include a floodplain seed mixture, live stakes of native shrubs and
trees and bare root plantings of native shrubs and trees, (see Re-vegetation Detail). The entire 1,180-linear-foot project
reach will be planted. The landowner intends to enter into an agreement to preserve the buffer in its natural state for a
period of 10 years after the planting.
Equipment to be used includes a track excavator and tandem tri-axle dump trucks for sloping banks and placing boulders
on site. Other equipment includes hand-held tools for installing fence and planting the riparian buffer. All heavy equipment
will be kept out of the stream channel during project construction except where absolutely necessary to install the
aforementioned structures.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
? Yes No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): N/A Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
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PCN Form - Version 13 December 10, 2008 Version
S. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0 impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - or
(PER)
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear feet)
Temporary (T) (I NT)? other) (feet)
S1 ®P ? T Streambank
Restoration UT(1)-Peak Creek ® PER
? INT ® Corps
® DWQ -20 -1180
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts approx.1180
linear feet
3i. Comments:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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)
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0 impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID 5b.

Proposed use or purpose 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
K Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ®No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
or Temporary impact required?
T
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts 0 impacts 0 impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed work and associated impacts are intended to enhance UT-Peak Creek and stabilize erosive streambanks while
minimizing impacts to aquatic resources. Design measures intended to decrease sedimentation include the installation of rock
vanes, j-hooks, and the installation of a dense native riparian buffer.
All disturbed areas will be immediately seeded (temporary - annual rye), matted (coconut/coir matting), and stabilized at the
close of each construction day. Following construction the banks of the restored chanel will be seeded with a native floodplain
mix (permanent seed). Livestakes and matting staples will be used to secure the coconut matting in these high stress areas.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream channel during project construction except where absolutely necessary to
install vegetated rock slope. Disturbance of channel bottom, banks, and equipment access areas shall be held to the minimum
necessary to allow for installation of in-stream structures. Furthermore, the "pump-around" method will be employed, when
applicable, to divert flow around the work area during "in-stream" work (see detail).
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ? Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
? Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
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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 DWG
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: N/A
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: The proposed project is not adjacent to a protected riparian buffer as
identified within the NC Riparian Buffer Protections Rules. The proposed project ? Yes ? No
exists within the New River Basin, which is not listed in the NCDENR Riparian
Buffer Rules. Therefore, a diffuse flow plan is not included in this application.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? -7.3%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: This project does not require a
Stormwater Management Plan because the imperviousness is not increased by this project. The only imperviousness
areas onsite are houses and agricultural buildings already in existence.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Ashe County Planning Office
? Phase 11
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes E:1 No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties

4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HQW
? ORW
(check all that apply): ? 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? FoYes ? No
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5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. 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 ? Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. 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.) ? Yes ? No
Comments: N/A
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, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
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): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
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.
Due to the nature of the proposed project as streambank stabilization on private landowner property in a rural area,
additional development impacting nearby water quality is highly unlikely.
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.
N/A
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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 ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ? No
impacts?
?
Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
® Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
BFEC contacted Bryan Tompkins with US Fish and Wildlife Service who has indicated that no Federal species of concern
will be impacted as a result of the project.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? 7[:] Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA -- Office of Habitat Protection Division
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
North Carolina Historic Preservation Office - Renee Gledhill Early has received the site information and has responded
with no reservations concerning cultural resources (see attached letter).
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: The Ashe County Planning office locally administers the floodway
regulation. All FEMA requirements will be met through correspondance with Ashe County Planning.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Ashe County GIS
Adam Williams, PWS
Brushy Fork Environmental 8/3/2011
Consulting, Inc.
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID: 14412-093
STREET ADDRESS: 6720 Hwy 88 East Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Property Owner:
George & Mildred Bowlin
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 Owner's Address (if different than property above):
Telephone: [phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
Authorized
Date: ?!_ ,, St - / 1
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID: 14412-168
STREET ADDRESS: 6846 Hwy 88 E. Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Property Owner:
Billy & Wilma Combs
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Adam Williams of Brushv 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 Owner's Address (if different than property above):
Telephone: [phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
Signature:
Date: 2-1.9-11
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID: 14412-068
STREET ADDRESS: Highway 88 East Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Property Owner:
Mr. George Sheets
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 Owner's Address (if different than property above):
PO Box 429 Sparta NC 28675
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• fie' 1 I
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Bowlin - UT - Peak Creek Stabilization River Basin: New River County: Ashe Evaluator: JPleasants
DWQ Project Number: N/A Nearest Named Stream: UT(1)-Peak Creek Latitude: 36.3929166° N Signature:
Date: 07/14/2011 USGS QUAD: Laurel Springs Longitude: 81.3250333°W Location/Directions: see PCN
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
wting system should not be used`
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain?
0
1
2
3
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 0 1 2 3
1) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 2 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Floodplain Present?
0
1
2
3
5) Is The Channel Braided? 0 1 2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 2 3
3) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 2 3
)) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1
'*NOTE: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0*) 2 3
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map And/Or In Field) Present?
Yes=3
No=O
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 21
H. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 0 1 2 3
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: _3
QI. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
3) Is Periphyton Present? 0 1 2 3
1) Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 8
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 .5 1 1.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 .5 1 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3.5
H. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed?
1.5
1
.5
0
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
I) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5
Last Known Rain? (*NOTE: If Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Std And #5 Below*) 1 1.5
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry
Conditions Or In Growing Season)? 0 .5 1 1.5
5) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 No=O
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 6
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1) Are Crayfish Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
5) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Claudia Brown, Acting Administrator
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
July 20, 2011
Jessica Pleasants
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
1638 Brushy Fork Road
Trade, TN 37691
Office of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
Re: Bowlin Emergency Stream Restoration, Laurel Springs, Ashe County, ER 11-1382
Dear Ms. Pleasants:
Thank you for your email of July 7, 2011, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above-referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
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6051"Claudia Brown
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
July 28, 2011
Ms. Jessica Pleasants
Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc.
1638 Brushy Fork Road
Trade, TN 37691
Subject: Endangered and Threatened Species Assessment, Proposed Stream Bank Stabilization
on an Unnamed Tributary to Peak Creek, located south of Highway 88, in Laurel
Springs, Ashe County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Pleasants:
On July 7, 2011, we received an email from you requesting our review of the proposed project
site. We have reviewed the information you presented and are providing the following
comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to the information you presented, you are applying for permits to conduct stream bank
stabilization activities on a portion of a tributary to Peak Creek. Your letter did not include any
plans or designs as to how the project will be constructed. It is difficult for us to give a detailed
assessment without a complete set of plans that includes the exact location of the project and
specific details regarding project plans and construction techniques. The purpose of this letter is
only to inform you of federally listed species that occur within the geographical area indicated on
the map that you provided.
Endangered Species. According to our records, no listed species or their habitats occur on the
site. We do not believe any endangered or threatened species or their habitats will be affected by
the proposed project; therefore, the requirements under section 7 of the Act are fulfilled.
However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a
manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was
not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that
may be affected by the identified action.
Fish and Wildlife Resources - We have no objection to the proposed actions and support any
efforts to restore and protect the water quality in the project area. However, we believe that a
lack of vegetated buffers along the stream is, and will continue to be, a contributing factor in the
instability of the stream bank. Because stream conditions are least affected where stream banks
are stabilized by deep-rooted woody vegetation, stream restoration efforts should incorporate the
use of native vegetation adapted to site conditions. The presence of large woody debris is an
important aspect of natural stream conditions in headwater streams. Biodegradable
erosion-control materials should be incorporated into bank restoration design in order to stabilize
soils as vegetation becomes established. Live, dormant stakes (such as black willow) may be
used to reestablish root structure in riparian areas. In areas where banks are severely undercut,
high, and steep, whole tree revetments or rock may be used as a stabilization treatment (small
rock, gravel, sand, and dirt are not recommended due to their erosive nature). However, it
should not extend above the bank-full elevation (the elevation of the channel where the natural
floodplain begins), and deep-rooting woody vegetation should be established along banks where
any channel work is accomplished. Tree and shrub plantings should be spaced at intervals no
greater than 10 feet along banks.
We also want to emphasize that stringent measures to control sediment and erosion should be
implemented prior to any ground disturbance and should be maintained throughout project
construction. Temporary (e.g., rye, grain, wheat, millet) or permanent herbaceous material
should be planted to help control erosion immediately following any ground-disturbing activity.
Native annual small grains and herbs appropriate for the season are recommended. Fescue-based
mixtures should be avoided. Also, fertilizers and pesticides should not be used near streams.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of assistance or if you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bryan Tompkins of our staff at
828/258-3939, Ext. 240. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-11-271.
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor