20120383 Ver 1_401 Application_20120412

Ian McMillan 401 Coordinator
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699 1650
April 16 2012
Re Permit Application Middle South Muddy Creek Stream Restoration Project
McDowell County
Dear Mr McMillan
Attached for your review 3 copies of the mitigation plan and (3) NW 27 for Middle South
Muddy Creek Wetland Site in McDowell County I have also included an electronic copy
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this plan (919 715 1616)
Thank you very much for your assistance
Sincerely
Wyatt Brown LSS
Attachment Mitigation Plans
PCN
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Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A Applicant Information
1
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
lb 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
le
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 1 h
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
Middle South Muddy Creek Stream Restoration Plan
2b
County
McDowell
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Marion
an/J�
2d Subdivision name
2e
3
NCDOT only T I P or state
project no
Owner Information $
AIERquiciTly
WON
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
NCEEP
3b
Deed Book and Page No
Book 772 Pg 600
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
3d
Street address
116 West Jones st Suite G111
3e
City state zip
Raleigh NC 27603
3f
Telephone no
919 715 1616
3g
Fax no
919 715 2219
3h
Email address
wyatt brown @ncdenr gov
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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
4b Name
4c Business name
(if applicable)
4d Street address
4e City state zip
4f Telephone no
4g Fax no
4h Email address
5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a Name
5b Business name
(if applicable)
5c Street address
5d City state zip
5e Telephone no
5f Fax no
5g Email address
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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)
1637 13 0051 1637 13 2331 1637 03 3441
lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 5635 Longitude 81 9249
(DD DDDDDD) (DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size
5 87 acres
2 Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to
proposed project
Shadrnck Creek
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
Class C
2c River basin
Catawba
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
Forest Land and pasture
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
2201
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
restore and stabilize degraded portions of the stream provide buffers
3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used
track hoes dump trucks
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 pasty
Comments
ED Yes ❑ No El Unknown
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type
of determination was made
El Preliminary Final
4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
August 23 2011
5 Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions
6 Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes explain
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la 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
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
(PER) or
(Corps 404 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non 404
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ®T
Restoration
South Muddy
® PER
® Corps
8
931
Creek
❑ INT
® DWQ
S2 ❑ P ®T
Enhancement
Lower S Muddy
® PER
® Corps
6
177
Creek
F1 INT
® DWQ
S3 ❑ P ®T
Enhancement I
Upper Sprouse
® PER
® Corps
6
24
Creek
[:1 INT
® DWQ
S4 ❑ P ® T
Restoration
Middle Lower
® PER
® Corps
8
598
Sprouse Branch
❑ INT
® DWQ
S5 []POT
Restoration
Iva Branch
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
4
471
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
2201
31 Comments please refer to table 5 page 22
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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 4b 4c 4d 4e
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑ PEI T
02 ❑P
03 ❑P
04 ❑P ❑T
4f Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5 Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed then complete the chart below
5a I 5b I 5c 5d 5e
Pond ID I Proposed use or purpose
number of pond
Wetland Impacts (acres) I Stream Impacts (feet) I Upland
Flooded I Filled I Excavated I Flooded I Filled I Excavated I Flooded
P1
P2
5f Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require mitigation then you MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a
Project is in which protected basin?
6b 6c 6d
Buffer impact
number — Reason
Permanent (P) or for
Temporary (T) impact
B1 ❑P ❑T
B2 ❑P ❑T
B3 ❑P ❑T
61 Comments
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6e 6f 6g
Buffer
Stream name mitigation
required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
Zone 1 impact I Zone 2 impact
(square feet) (square feet)
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

D Impact Justification and Mitigation
1 Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Picking out the degraded areas for restoration and enhancement and preserving the stable areas
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
follow the approved sediment control plan seed mulch and plant
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
❑ ro Payment to in lieu fee ram
y p g
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
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
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6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required
6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
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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
❑ 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan
❑ 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?
❑ Phase II
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 ❑ No
attached?
4
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
[:1 HQW
4a
Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 246
❑ Other
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached9
❑ 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)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
® Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb
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)?
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 )
® Yes
❑ No
Comments see restoration plan
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)
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
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
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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?
El 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?
6
Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats
❑ Yes ® No
6b
What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact 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
❑ 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?
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 Limited detailed flood study will prepare LOMAR CLOMAR
8c
What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Flood maps local floodplain administration
Wyatt Brown
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4/16/12
Applicant/Agent s Printed Name
Ap Ican Agent s Signature
Date
(Agents signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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