20210225 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210304

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
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?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20210225
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Webster Tie -Relay Upgrade
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Johanna Velasquez
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/4/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Savannah Creek
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
C; Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.342010-83.245371
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
IT $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Kaylie Yankura:eads\kyankura
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID# Version
20210225 1
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
2/1 /2021
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
9_Pre_Filling_Request_AcknoW edgement. pdf
10_DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
A. Processing Information
1.05MB
56.12KB
County (or Counties) where the project is located:

Jackson
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
P Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
r Yes
r No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 03 - Maintenance
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Ild. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
Ile. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record onlyfor DWR 401 Certification:
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
Ile. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book:648 Deed Page:353
2c. Responsible party:
POC: Josh Peeler, PE
2d.Address
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

Street Address
526 S Church St.
Address tine 2
EC09Q
CXY
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
NC 28202
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Josh Peeler, PE
3b. Business Name:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
3c.Address
Street Address
526 S. Church Street
Address tine 2
aty
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28202
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Johanna Velasquez
4b. Business Name:
HDR Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
440 S. Church Suite 1000
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28202
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
2_Ag entAuthorization_Webster_Tie_Sig ned. pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Town of Webster
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
U.S.
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
U.S.
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
U.S.
4e. Fax Number:
106.76KB

2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
7630-46-3425 and 7630-46-1333
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3311 Webster Road
Address Line 2
Qty
Sylva
Rstal / Zip Code
28779
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Savannah Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C, Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102030301
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
3.76 acres
State / Rovince / ragion
NC
Country
U.S.
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 Site is comprised of a Duke Energy owned substation for power distribution and an open pasture that is currently being used for cattle grazing. Land use in the vicinity of
the Project consists of forested land, rural residential land, and open, undeveloped fields.
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)
03_WebsterTie_Topo. pdf
1.15MB
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)
05_WebsterTie_Soils.pdf 764.93KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.04 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
443 linear feet
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The proposed Project is part of the reliability upgrade Duke Energy is conducting for their existing electrical equipment at the site. Specifically, the Project proposes to replace the storm
drainage structures and pipes, and to construct a new control enclosure at the Webster Tie Station .
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The Project consist of rerouting and replacing an oil containment pit outlet pipe between the outlet
control structure and the outfall at a power substation. The rerouting is required for future maintenance purposes of the storm drainage structure and also due to the proximity of a new
control enclosure.
The new outfall will be located along the banks of unnamed tributary to the Savannah Creek (Stream 1) and will require a temporary bypass pump around to complete the work in under
dry conditions.
The rerouting will require grading to provide the necessary elevation for the control enclosure. Specifically, fill (rip -rap) will be placed at the culvert's outflowand will result in the
permanent impact to approximately 7 linear feet of stream. The work will also require temporary impacts to approximately 60 linear feet of stream for de -watering purposes during the
installation.
Additional light grading is also required outside the trout buffer area for the storm structure replacement and the new equipment areas. Excavation for storm pipes and new foundations
are proposed, along vith demolition of outdated foundations. Temporary stockpile areas have been identified on -site to accommodate excavated material from the above -mentioned
grading work and are at a sufficient distance from the regulated buffer areas. All excess soil and debris will be removed from the site and hauled to an NCDEQ permitted facility.
Standard construction equipment will be used, such as excavators, backhoes, hauling trucks, etc.
Erosion control measures will be installed to encompass the construction limits prior to construction, they will be routinely inspected, and will remain in place until re -vegetation has been
establish ( See attached NCDEQ Trout Buffer Zone Waiver and Site Specific Report).
Existing access roads will be utilized.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
3_Impacts _Plan.pdf 3.48MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*

r Yes r No f Unknown
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): Eric Mularski, PWS and Blake Hartshorn
Agency/Consultant Company: HDR Inc.
Other: Delineated on Feb. 12, 2021.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
7b. If yes, explain.
The project will consist of two phases for the storm drainage improvements, with the largest
impact to the Trout Buffer occurring in Phase 2. Due to project timeframe and permitting
compleAty, all internal storm drainage pipe will be replaced along with associated storm
structures as part of phase 1 and as indicated on the plans (outside the Trout Buffer limits).
This is to ensure that all equipment is protected in the event of an oil spill and runoff from the site is
adequately collected and detained prior to entering the stream.
Phase 2 will consist of rerouting and replacing the oil containment pit outlet pipe from the outlet
control structure to the outfall. The rerouting is required for future maintenance purposes of the
storm drainage structure and the probmity of the new control enclosure.
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 project or related activity?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries f— Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
F
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
(?)
Jurisdiction *
length*
S1
Fill (Incl. Riprap)
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
Stream 1-Unnamed Tributary
Intermittent
Both
2
7
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
gy
Dewatering
Temporary
Dewatering
Stream 1-Unnamed Tributary
Intermittent
Both
2
46
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S3
Impervious Dike
Temporary
Rip Rap Fill
Stream 1-Unnamed Tributary
Intermittent
Both
2
14
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
7
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
67
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
60
3j. Comments:
The proposed grading work will add additional fill (rip -rap) to a culvert's outflowwhich will result in permanent impacts to appropmately 7 LF of stream
for a culvert's apron. The proposed work will also require temporary impacts to approximately 60 linear feet of stream for the installation two temporary
impervious dikes (7 LF each) and 46 LF for a de -watering pump and working area.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation v I

1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed Project has been designed to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional features. Afield survey conducted on February 12, 2021
investigated the Project Area for natural resources present within the Project Area, including wetlands and jurisdictional waters of the U.S. The survey
aided the Project's design to avoid and minimize impacts. The site survey identified two intermittent streams and one emergent wetland within the
Project Area.
The storm drainage installation will result in minimum unavoidable impacts to one of the streams (Stream 1). The required outflow rip -rap will be
installed at the required slope and elevation to allow for aquatic life movement and to not restrict the streams flow. Sediment and erosion control
measures will be employed prior to construction and inspected and maintained throughout the duration of the project. Pump-arounds will be installed
to work in the dry. The water will be pumped through a sediment filter bag before returning to the stream. A riparian restoration plan is included (Trout
Buffer Waiver Site Specific Report).
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Storm drainage system modification are designed for construction to completed 75% of the work outside Stream 1 and the trout buffer area, with the
last 25 % being held until a period of dry stable weather. Sediment and erosion control measures will be employed prior to construction and inspected
and maintained throughout the duration of the project. Pump-arounds will be installed to work in the dry. The water Will be pumped through a sediment
filter bag before returning to the stream. The riparian buffer for the unnamed stream (Stream 1) shall be repaired according to the riparian buffer
details included on the design plan attached.
Approximate Construction Schedule (Land Disturbing Activities)
March 1 st, 2021— Pre -construction meeting held for phase 1 work to commence per with
NCDENR and project Stakeholders.
March 15th, 2021— Installation of erosion control measures per the approved plan.
April 1 st, 2021— excavation and replacement of existing storm drainage internal of the site —
outside trout buffer limits.
April 16th, 2021— excavation and grading to commence for new control enclosure foundation.
May 17th, 2021— Complete new control enclosure foundation pour for 28-day curing.
June 1st, 2021— USACE 404/DWR 401/Revision to Erosion Control plans are approved and in hand for phase 2 storm drainage replacement work.
Being installation of storm drainage system outside of buffer area leaving work to be completed within one (1) working day for impact within the stream
and buffer. Install stream bypass pump around per the plan and details.
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?
r Yes
r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
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?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
The proposed Project is not located within a regulated watershed riparian buffer area.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
The impacts to the downstream flows are not impacted due to insignificant changes to land use.
G. Supplementary Information
U
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federalistate) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
r Yes r 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.
Additional development will not result from the implementation of this Project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor N/A
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
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.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes r No
r Unknown
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.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS IPaC and NC Natural Heritage Program Data Explorer Reports. See attached USFWS request for review letter dated March 4, 2021.
Consultation Documentation Upload
Webster_Tie_20210215_USFWS_20210302.pdf 8.14MB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
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?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
See attached NCSHPO request for review letter dated March 2, 2021
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
Webster_Tie_SHPO_Letter_20210302.pdf 4.71MB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Proposed work will not increase impervious surfaces or stormwater flows.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Panel 37000763000J

Miscellaneous
Comments
Additional documents attached:
-Trout Buffer Impact Request (Waiver Report)
-NCDEQ Trout Buffer Zone Waiver
-Riparian Buffer Planting Plan
-Representative Photos
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
5—Webster Tie —Trout _Buffer _Waiver Report _Sealed 2021.01.11.pdf 7.38MB
6_Trout_Buffer_Waiver_TB-JACKS-2021-001 Webster Tie.pdf 543.62KB
8—Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions.pdf 36.11KB
7_Photo_Card _Webster _Tie.pdf 3.49MB
Signature
® 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:
Johanna Velasquez
Signature
J4&ulk WA
Date
3/4/2021

hdrinc.com
440 South Church Street Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075
T 704.338.6700 F 704.338.6760

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM

I, Joshua Peeler hereby certify that I have authorized Johanna Velasquez, representing
HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas, to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary
to the processing and issuance of the Section 404/401 authorization associated with the
Webster Tie Reliability Upgrade Project located in Jackson County, North Carolina.

We hereby certify that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.

Joshua Peeler PE, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Johanna Velasquez, HDR
Applicant’s Name Agent’s Name

Applicant’s Signature Agent’s Signature

February 22, 2021
Date Date

March 4, 2021
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
ATTN: Mr. Joshua A. Peeler, P.E.
526 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 22, 2021
Subject: Trout Buffer Zone Waiver
Webster Tie
3311 Webster Road, Sylva, Jackson County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Peeler,
This office has received your plan for construction of a residential site at 3311 Webster Road,
Sylva, North Carolina in Jackson County. Your plan was submitted to this office for approval
because of the proposed encroachments into the buffer zone of designated trout waters. In
accordance with NCGS 113A-57(1) and Title 15A NCAC 4B .0125(c) this letter will serve as
written approval to encroach on the buffer zone of an unknown tributary of Savannah Creek which
is class C, Trout. This authority has been delegated to me by Brian Wrenn, Director, Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, in accordance with NCGS 143B-10. The following
conditions will apply to this approval:
This approval is based on the revised plans received January 13, 2021.
2. All plantings within the buffer shall be in accordance with the Riparian Planting Plan.
Contact the North Carolina Wildlife Recourses Commission (NCWRC) to determine if a
moratorium between October 15 and April 15 is applicable.
The contact information is:
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator NC Wildlife Resources Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-558-6011; 828-400-4223 (cell)
www.newildlife.org
4. This approval does not absolve the permittee from compliance with the surface water
quality turbidity standard.
More protective erosion and sedimentation control measures
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

Trout Buffer Zone Waivq"
Webster Tie
January 22, 2021
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may be required in order to comply with this water quality standard. If any work is
proposed in a stream a 401/404 permit may be required.
Your cooperation in protecting our environment is most appreciated. If you have any questions
about this approval, please contact me at [e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerel
Ioc,
Stan ey E. Aiken, P GA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
ec: Brian Wrenn, Director, DEMLR ([e-mail])
Julie Coco, PE, State Sediment Specialist ([e-mail])
Landon Davidson, PG, Division of Water Resources ([e-mail])

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions

ACTION ID #: SAW- Begin Date (Date Received):

Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM

1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]:

2. Work Type: Private Institutional Government Commercial

3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:

4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:

5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:

6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:

7. Project Location – Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form B1b]:

8. Project Location – Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:

9. Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:

10. Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:

11. Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:

12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form B2c]:

Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 and 404

Regulatory Action Type:

Standard Permit Pre-Application Request
Nationwide Permit # Unauthorized Activity
Regional General Permit # Compliance
Jurisdictional Determination Request No Permit Required

Revised 20150602

hdrinc.com
440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075
[phone]

Photograph 1 – View of Webster Tie Substation, Facing South

Photograph 2 – Tributary to Savannah Creek, Stream 1 (Intermittent, Facing Upstream)
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Photograph 3 – Tributary to Savannah Creek, Stream 1 (Intermittent, Facing Downstream)
Photograph 4 – Wetland 1 (Emergent, Facing North)

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Photograph 5 – Stream 2 (Intermittent, Facing Downstream)
Photograph 6 – Stream 1, View of Area for Proposed Grading

Strickland, Bev
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 4:57 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Yankura, Kaylie
Subject: Pre -Filing Meeting Request Acknowledgement - Webster Tie Reliability Upgrade
Project - 20210225 Ver 1
Attachments: DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form for Webster Tie Reliability Upgrade
Project that you submitted on 2/1/2021. The ID number for that project is 20210225, Version 1.
Reviewer Contact Information:
Reviewer: Kaylie Yankura
Email: [e-mail]
Reviewing Office: Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
You will either be contacted by staff to set up a meeting or notified by email that the 30 calendar day clock has been reached and you
are allowed to submit your application.
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow. Please do not respond to this email address, as responses are not
monitored.
ID#* 20210225 Version* 1
Regional Office* Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Reviewer List* Kaylie Yankura
Pre -Filing Meeting Request submitted 2/1/2021
Contact Name *
Contact Email Address*
Project Name*
Project Owner*
Project County*
Owner Address:
Eric Mularski
[e-mail]
Webster Tie Reliability Upgrade Project
Duke Energy
Jackson
Street Address
526 S. Church Street
Address Line 2
aty
Charlotte
Rbstal / Zip Code
28202
Is this a transportation project?* r Yes r No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - F 401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular Express
r- Individual Permit r- Modification
r- Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
r Yes r No
State / Frovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
Please give a brief project description below. *
The proposed project consists of a reliability upgrade of existing
electrical equipment, replacement of storm drainage structures and
pipes, and the new construction of a control enclosure for the site.
The proposed project will result in unavoidable permanent impacts
below the ordinary high water mark of an unnamed tributary to
Savannah Creek.
Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.
2/15/2021
Please attach the documentation you would like to have the meeting about.
Webster Tie —TB Waiver Report —Sealed
10.28MB
2021.01.11.pdf
pdf only
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
Signature
i9lic 44VL4#f
Submittal Date 2/1/2021
DWR Pre-Fil ing Meeting Req u est Form
ID#*Ve rsion *
Re gional Office *
Re v ie we r List *
Contact Name *
Contact Email Addre ss *
Proje ct Name *
Proje ct Owne r *
Proje ct County *
Owne r Addre ss:
Is this a transportation proje ct?*
Type (s) of approv al sought from the DWR:
Doe s this proje ct hav e an e xisting proje ct ID#?*
Do you know the name of the staff me mbe r you would like to re que st a me e ting with?
Ple ase giv e a brie f proje ct de scription be low.*
20210225 1
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Kaylie Yankura
Pre-Filing Me eting Reque st submitte d 2/1/2021
Eric Mularski
[e-mail]
Webster Tie Reliability Upgrade Project
Duke Energy
Jackson
City
Charlotte
State / Province / Region
NC
Postal / Zip Code
28202
Country
USA
Street Address
526 S. Church Street
Address Line 2
Yes No
401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular
401 Water Quality Certification -
Express
Individual Permit Modification
Shoreline Stabilization
Yes No
The proposed project consists of a reliability upgrade of existing
electrical equipment, replacement of storm drainage structures and
pipes, and the new construction of a control enclosure for the site.
The proposed project will result in unavoidable permanent impacts
below the ordinary high water mark of an unnamed tributary to
Savannah Creek.
Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.
Ple ase attach the docume ntation you would like to hav e the me e ting about.
Signature
Submittal Date
2/15/2021
Webster Tie_TB Waiver Report_Sealed
2021.01.11.pdf
10.28MB
pdf only
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:

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

Your project’s thirty-day clock started upon receipt of this application.  You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary.  You will receive notification when the thirty-day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
2/1/2021

hdrinc.com
440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075
[phone]
March 2, 2021

Mr. Bryan Tompkins
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Subject: Online Project Review Request
Webster Tie – Reliability Upgrade Project
Jackson County, North Carolina

Dear Mr. Tompkins,
HDR, on behalf of our client Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy), completed a
threatened and endangered species survey on February 12, 2020 for the construction activities
associated with the proposed Webster Tie - Reliability Upgrade Project (Project). The Project
site is located at 3311 Webster Road near the town of Webster in Jackson Count y, North
Carolina. (Figures 1 - 3). The purpose of this letter is to report the biological conclusions of the
survey conducted for the federally protected species listed in Jackson County , the potential for
presence within the Study Area as regulated under Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, and to request your review and comment on any potential issues that the
Project may have on federally protected species.
Project Description
The Project is located west of Webster Road and adjacent to an unnamed tributary to the
Savannah Creek, which is located approximately 200 linear feet s outh of the Project and is
classified by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) as Trout
Wat ers (Tr). The proposed Project is part of the reliability upgrade Duke Energy is conducting
for their existing electrical equipment at the site. Specifically, the Project proposes to replace
the storm drainage structures and pipes , and t o construct a new control enclosure at the
Webster Tie Station. The work will require light grading within the 25-foot trout buffer area of
the unnamed tributary to the Savannah Creek (Stream 1). The grading is needed to provide
the required elevation for the new control enclosure. Additional light grading is also required
outside the trout buffer area for the storm structure replacement and the new equipment areas.
Excavation for storm pipes and new foundations are proposed, along with demolishing of
outdated foundations. Temporary stockpile areas have been identified on-site to accommodate
excavated material from the above-mentioned grading work and are a sufficient distance from
the regulated b uffer areas . All excess soil and debris will be removed from the site and hauled
to an NCDEQ permitted facility. As part of the agency coordination for this Project, Duke
Energy submitted a Trout Buffer Zone Waiver request to NCDEQ, which was approved on
January 22, 2021 allowing Duke Energy to encroach on the trout buffer area of Stream 1
during construction of the proposed Project (See approval attached).
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The Project area for the proposed work is 3.76 acres and is identified by Jackson County
Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) 7630-46-3425 and 7630-46-1333. A field survey
conducted on February 12, 2021 investigated the Project Area for potential impacts to natural
resources, including wetlands and jurisdictional waters of the U.S. The onsite survey revealed
two intermittent streams and one wetland within the Project Area. Land use in the vicinity of the
site consists of forested land , rural residential land , and open, undeveloped fields .
The proposed Project will result in permanent stream impacts (less than 40 linear feet), as well
as temporary impacts that will not require a Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide Permit
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Wilmington Regulatory Field Office.

The Project is expected to commence in Spring 2021.

The enclosed project review package p rovides information about the species critical habitat
considered in our review. HDR utilized the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) database, the USFWS updated list of
federally protected species for J ackson County from the USFWS website
(https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/jackson.html ), and the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) Data Explorer database for protected species distribution and
proximity to the Project Area (Project Report [NCNHDE -13962]).

The attached Species Conclusions Table (Table 1) identif ies our determinations for the
resources that may be affected by the Project.

For additional information, please contact Johanna Velasquez at [phone] or by email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,
HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas

Johanna Velasquez
Environmental Scientist

Attachments:
Table 1. Species Conclusion Table
Figure 1. Project Vicinity
Figure 2. Project Aerial
Figure 3. USGS Topographic Quadrangles
Site Photographs
US FWS Official Species List
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NCNHP Data Explorer Project Report
NCDEQ Trout Buffer Zone Waiver

CC. Kevin Mason R.L.A., Duke Energy
Joshua Peeler P.E., Duke Energy

Online Project Rev iew Request
Webster Tie – Reliability Upgrade Project

Table 1. Species Conclusion Table
Species / Resource Name Conclusion Federal Status ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation
Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) No suitable habitat present, species not present T (S/A) No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Gray bat (Myotis grisescens) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) No suitable habitat present, species not present T No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta
raveneliana)
No suitable habitat present,
species n ot present E No effect
On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species. Streams 1
and 2 within the Study Area have mud/silty st r eam bottoms and are smaller than those preferred by this species.
Rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Spruce-fir moss spider (Microhexur a montivaga) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
Small whorled pogonia
(Isotria medeoloides)
No suitable habitat present,
spe cies not present T No effect
On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for
habitat, the open herbaceous area is an active cattle pasture. No habitat was present for this species.
Swamp pink (Helonias bullata) No suitable habitat present, species not present T No effect
On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for
habitat, the wetland present is degraded and comprised of hig hly competitive species. No habitat was present for the swamp pink.
Rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) No suitable habitat present, species not present E No effect On February 12, 2021 qualified biologists surveyed for habitat, no habitat was present for this species.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance; E = Endangered; T = Threatened
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Photograph 1 – View of Webster Tie Substation, Facing South

Photograph 2 – Tributary to Savannah Creek, Stream 1 (Intermittent, Facing Upstream)
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Photograph 3 – Tributary to Savannah Creek, Stream 1 (Intermittent, Facing Downstream)
Photograph 4 – Wetland 1 (Emergent, Facing North)

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Photograph 5 – Stream 2 (Intermittent, Facing Downstream)
Photograph 6 – Stream 1, View of Area for Proposed Grading

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IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat
(collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS)
jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list
may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be
directly or indirectly aected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood
and extent of eects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional
site-specic (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project-specic (e.g., magnitude and timing of
proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS
oce(s) with jurisdiction in the dened project area. Please read the introduction to each section
that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for
additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section.
Location
Jackson County, North Carolina
Local oce
Asheville Ecological Services Field Oce
 [phone]
 [phone]
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html
U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceIPaC
There are issues with IPaC generating Ocial Species Lists for some areas
of Northern California. We are aware of the issue and we are working on
xing it. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of
project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species.
Additional areas of inuence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of
the species range if the species could be indirectly aected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a
dam upstream of a sh population even if that sh does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly
impact the species by reducing or eliminating water ow downstream). Because species can move,
and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near
the project area. To fully determine any potential eects to species, additional site-specic and
project-specic information is often required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary
information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area
of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any
Federal agency. A letter from the local oce and a species list which fullls this requirement can
only be obtained by requesting an ocial species list from either the Regulatory Review section in
IPaC (see directions below) or from the local eld oce directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website
and request an ocial species list by doing the following:
1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
2. Click DEFINE PROJECT.
3. Log in (if directed to do so).
4. Provide a name and description for your project.
5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the sheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA Fisheries ).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this
list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows
species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more
information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
2. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an oce of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
The following species are potentially aected by activities in this location:
Mammals
1
2
NAME STATUS
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Clams
Arachnids
Flowering Plants
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2657
Endangered
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Endangered
Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis
Wherever found
There is nal critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949
Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Threatened
NAME STATUS
Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana
Wherever found
There is nal critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5039
Endangered
NAME STATUS
Spruce-r Moss Spider Microhexura montivaga
Wherever found
There is nal critical habitat for this species. The location of the
critical habitat is not available.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4801
Endangered
NAME STATUS
Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890
Threatened
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Lichens
Critical habitats
Potential eects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered
species themselves.
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.
Migratory birds
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
Swamp Pink Helonias bullata
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4333
Threatened
NAME STATUS
Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare
Wherever found
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933
Endangered
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
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.
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
Nationwide conservation measures for birds
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf
1
2
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below. This is not a list of every bird you may nd 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 o 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.
NAME BREEDING SEASON (IF A
BREEDING SEASON IS INDICATED
FOR A BIRD ON YOUR LIST, THE
BIRD MAY BREED IN YOUR
PROJECT AREA SOMETIME WITHIN
THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED,
WHICH IS A VERY LIBERAL
ESTIMATE OF THE DATES INSIDE
WHICH THE BIRD BREEDS
ACROSS ITS ENTIRE RANGE.
"BREEDS ELSEWHERE" INDICATES
THAT THE BIRD DOES NOT LIKELY
BREED IN YOUR PROJECT AREA.)
Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 20 to Jul 31
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 20 to Aug 10
Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20
Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8745
Breeds May 1 to Jul 20
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20
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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 ()
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 eort (see below) can be
used to establish a level of condence in the presence score. One can have higher condence in the
presence score if the corresponding survey eort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
1. 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.
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds elsewhere
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in
the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sphyrapicus varius
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird
Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8792
Breeds May 10 to Jul 15
2/16/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
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To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
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 Eort ()
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.
To see a bar's survey eort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data ()
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas o the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all
years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
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 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 specied location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) 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 ltered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project
intersects, and that have been identied 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 oshore
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 specied 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 .
2/16/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/Z543W2CAIZHMBH2RPUYI6UY6TQ/resources 8/10
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?
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 specied. 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 Pacic 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 oshore areas from
certain types of development or activities (e.g. oshore energy development or longline shing).
Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, eorts 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 aected by oshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and groups of
bird species within your project area o the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal
also oers 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 les 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
Loring.
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
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 specied 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
2/16/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/Z543W2CAIZHMBH2RPUYI6UY6TQ/resources 9/10
carefully at the survey eort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a
red horizontal bar). A high survey eort is the key component. If the survey eort is high, then the probability of
presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey eort 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
conrm 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 conrmed. 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.
Facilities
National Wildlife Refuge lands
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
Fish hatcheries
THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.
Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory
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.
THERE ARE NO KNOWN WETLANDS AT THIS LOCATION.
Data limitations
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level
information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high
altitude imagery. Wetlands are identied based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error
is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in
revision of the wetland boundaries or classication established through image analysis.
2/16/2021 IPaC: Explore Location resources
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/location/Z543W2CAIZHMBH2RPUYI6UY6TQ/resources 10/10
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts,
the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verication work conducted.
Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or eld work. There may be
occasional dierences in polygon boundaries or classications between the information depicted on the map and
the actual conditions on site.
Data exclusions
Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial
imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged
aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters.
Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tubercid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory.
These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.
Data precautions
Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may dene and describe wetlands in a
dierent manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this
inventory, to dene the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish
the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in
activities involving modications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal,
state, or local agencies concerning specied agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may
aect such activities.
NCNHDE-13962
February 11, 2021
Johanna Velasquez
HDR Inc
440 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: Webster Tie
Dear Johanna Velasquez:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached ‘Documented Occurrences’ tables and map.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Webster Tie
February 11, 2021
NCNHDE-13962
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Amphibian 12892 Cryptobranchus
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Eastern Hellbender 2020-05-12 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G3T2 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
LTN/Tuckasegee River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C2 (Very High)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on February 11, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q4 January 2021. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Webster Tie
February 11, 2021
NCNHDE-13962
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Amphibian 12892 Cryptobranchus
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Eastern Hellbender 2020-05-12 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G3T2 S3
Crustacean 2073 Cambarus tuckasegee Tuckasegee Stream
Crayfish
2019-06-17 AB 3-Medium ---Significantly
Rare
G1G2 S1S2
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33722 Somatochlora elongataSki-tipped Emerald 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S2
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33784 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S1S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
5933 Alasmidonta
raveneliana
Appalachian Elktoe 2020-05-12 A 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G1 S1
Freshwater
Bivalve
24074 Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed
Lampmussel
2019-04-11 E 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G5 S2
Freshwater
Bivalve
28656 Villosa iris Rainbow 2018-04-05 E 3-Medium ---Threatened G5 S2
Freshwater Fish 16833 Etheostoma
vulneratum
Wounded Darter 2020-05-12 E 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G3 S2
Natural
Community
15969 Montane Alluvial
Forest (Large River
Subtype)
---1994-05-24 B 2-High ------G2?S1
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Tuckasegee River Islands R2 (Very High)C5 (General)
LTN/Tuckasegee River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C2 (Very High)
No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on February 11, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q4 January 2021. Please
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resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
ATTN: Mr. Joshua A. Peeler, P.E.
526 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 22, 2021
Subject: Trout Buffer Zone Waiver
Webster Tie
3311 Webster Road, Sylva, Jackson County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Peeler,
This office has received your plan for construction of a residential site at 3311 Webster Road,
Sylva, North Carolina in Jackson County. Your plan was submitted to this office for approval
because of the proposed encroachments into the buffer zone of designated trout waters. In
accordance with NCGS 113A-57(1) and Title 15A NCAC 4B .0125(c) this letter will serve as
written approval to encroach on the buffer zone of an unknown tributary of Savannah Creek which
is class C, Trout. This authority has been delegated to me by Brian Wrenn, Director, Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, in accordance with NCGS 143B-10. The following
conditions will apply to this approval:
This approval is based on the revised plans received January 13, 2021.
2. All plantings within the buffer shall be in accordance with the Riparian Planting Plan.
Contact the North Carolina Wildlife Recourses Commission (NCWRC) to determine if a
moratorium between October 15 and April 15 is applicable.
The contact information is:
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator NC Wildlife Resources Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-558-6011; 828-400-4223 (cell)
www.newildlife.org
4. This approval does not absolve the permittee from compliance with the surface water
quality turbidity standard.
More protective erosion and sedimentation control measures
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

Trout Buffer Zone Waivq"
Webster Tie
January 22, 2021
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may be required in order to comply with this water quality standard. If any work is
proposed in a stream a 401/404 permit may be required.
Your cooperation in protecting our environment is most appreciated. If you have any questions
about this approval, please contact me at [e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerel
Ioc,
Stan ey E. Aiken, P GA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
ec: Brian Wrenn, Director, DEMLR ([e-mail])
Julie Coco, PE, State Sediment Specialist ([e-mail])
Landon Davidson, PG, Division of Water Resources ([e-mail])

hdrinc.com
440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075
[phone]
March 2, 2021

Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
State Historic Preservation Officer
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617

Subject: Webster Tie – Reliability Upgrade Project
Jackson County, North Carolina

Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
HDR, on behalf of our client, requests review and comment on potential impacts to
archaeological or historic resources that may result from the construction activities associated
with the proposed Webster Tie - Reliability Upgrade Project (Project). The Project site is
located at 3311 Webster Road near the town of Webster in Jackson County, North Carolina.
The proposed Project is part of the reliability upgrade Duke Energy is conducting for their
existing electrical equipment at the site. Specifically, the Project proposes to replace the storm
drainage structures and pipes, and to construct a new control enclosure at the Webster Tie
Station. The work will require light grading within the 25-foot trout buffer area of the unnamed
tributary to the Savannah Creek (Stream 1). The grading is needed to provide the required
elevation for the new control enclosure. Additional light grading is also required outside the
trout buffer area for the storm structure replacement and the new equipment areas. Excavation
for storm pipes and new foundations are proposed, along with demolishing of outdated
foundations. Temporary stockpile areas have been identified on-site to accommodate
excavated material from the above-mentioned grading work and are a sufficient distance from
the regulated buffer areas. All excess soil and debris will be removed from the site and hauled
to an NCDEQ permitted facility. As part of the agency coordination for this Project, Duke
Energy submitted a Trout Buffer Zone Waiver request to NCDEQ, which was approved on
January 22, 2021 allowing Duke Energy to encroach on the trout buffer area of Stream 1
during construction of the proposed Project (See approval attached).
The Project area for the proposed work is 3.76 acres and is identified by Jackson County
Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) 7630-46-3425 and 7630-46-1333. Land use in the vicinity
of the sites consists of forested land, rural residential land, and open, undeveloped fields
(Figures 1 -3).
HDR reviewed the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places (NRHP ) GIS
Public Dataset and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office’s (NCSHPO)
HPOWEB GIS Web Service (NCSHPO 2017) as part of environmental studies conducted for
the Project. According to this review, there is one eligible for NRHP cultural resource located
within a one-mile radius of the Study Area that have been determined to be eligible under
Webster Tie – Reliability Upgrade Project
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 (Figure 4). A list of
NRHP resources located within a one-mile radius o f the Study Area is provided in Table 1.
Table 1. Identified NRHP Eligible Resources within a One-Mile Radius of the Study Area
NCSHPO
Site Number Site Name Type - Description NRHP Eligibility1
JK0012 Lucius Coleman
Hall House
1892 Victorian 2-story frame house, 1850
plank cabin
NR
1 NR = Resource listed determined to be eligible under Section 106 of the NHPA.

We respectfully request that you review the Study Area based on the attached information to
determine if there may be any potential adverse impacts to archaeological or historic
resources . If you have any questions or require additional information after your review of the
enclosed materials, please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].
Respectfully,
HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas

Johanna Velasquez
Environmental Scientist
Attachments: Site Photographs
Figure 1. Project Vicinity
Figure 2. Project Aerial
Figure 3. USGS Topographic Quadrangle
Figure 4. Cultural Resources
Site Photographs
cc: Kevin Mason R.L.A., Duke Energy
Joshua Peeler P.E., Duke Energy

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Photograph 1 – View of Webster Tie Substation, Facing South

Photograph 2 – View of Webster Tie Substation, Facing Northeast
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Photograph 3 – View of Site, Facing North
Photograph 4 – Tributary to Savannah Creek (Stream1), Facing Southeast

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JK0012 LuciusColeman HallHouse 1990
JK0600Bridge #94
JK0149 WillLewis House(Approximate site)
JK0144 FrankHensley House
JK0356 RiverviewBaptist Church
JK0358LeatherwoodCabins
JK0341 CharlesBuchanan House
JK0359SunnybrookFarm
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
ATTN: Mr. Joshua A. Peeler, P.E.
526 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 22, 2021
Subject: Trout Buffer Zone Waiver
Webster Tie
3311 Webster Road, Sylva, Jackson County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Peeler,
This office has received your plan for construction of a residential site at 3311 Webster Road,
Sylva, North Carolina in Jackson County. Your plan was submitted to this office for approval
because of the proposed encroachments into the buffer zone of designated trout waters. In
accordance with NCGS 113A-57(1) and Title 15A NCAC 4B .0125(c) this letter will serve as
written approval to encroach on the buffer zone of an unknown tributary of Savannah Creek which
is class C, Trout. This authority has been delegated to me by Brian Wrenn, Director, Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, in accordance with NCGS 143B-10. The following
conditions will apply to this approval:
This approval is based on the revised plans received January 13, 2021.
2. All plantings within the buffer shall be in accordance with the Riparian Planting Plan.
Contact the North Carolina Wildlife Recourses Commission (NCWRC) to determine if a
moratorium between October 15 and April 15 is applicable.
The contact information is:
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator NC Wildlife Resources Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-558-6011; 828-400-4223 (cell)
www.newildlife.org
4. This approval does not absolve the permittee from compliance with the surface water
quality turbidity standard.
More protective erosion and sedimentation control measures
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

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may be required in order to comply with this water quality standard. If any work is
proposed in a stream a 401/404 permit may be required.
Your cooperation in protecting our environment is most appreciated. If you have any questions
about this approval, please contact me at [e-mail] or [phone].
Sincerel
Ioc,
Stan ey E. Aiken, P GA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
ec: Brian Wrenn, Director, DEMLR ([e-mail])
Julie Coco, PE, State Sediment Specialist ([e-mail])
Landon Davidson, PG, Division of Water Resources ([e-mail])