20201918 Ver 1_More Info Received_20210312

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From: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 11:11 AM
To: Goss, Stephanie
Subject: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in
Garner - Revised Impacts Matrix
Attachments: New Bethel Rd -Revised Impacts Matrix_031221.xlsx
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Stephanie,
Thanks again for your help. The revised impacts matrix for the Duke Energy New Bethel Road project is included
below. I indicated that the impact is temporary for the tree removal, so please let me know if this needs to be changed
to permanent. Also, I included an image below the matrix table as a visual reminder of the project (I actually used this to
help explain the regulatory aspects of the project to the folks I am supporting, but included it here because you probably
see many projects). The white lines represent the edges and center of the proposed ROW for the overhead service.
Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner (Johnston County)
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1c. List of buffer impacts
Site# - Reason
Stream Name
Buffer Impact
Impact Type
Zone 1
Zone 2
Stream crossing
UT to Swift Creek
Temporary (T)
Allowable Upon
975 square feet
1650 square
Utilities - Non -sewer aerial
Authorization
feet
lines (pp and qq)
Total Zone 1 Impacts: 975
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 1650
Total Buffer Impacts: 2625
Comments:
Tree trimming and removal for overhead electric service line construction/installation. No heavy equipment within the buffer
zones. Hand cutting only for tree removal within the buffer zones. Only vegetation that poses a hazard or has the potential to
grow tall enough to interfere with the overhead line (i.e., danger tree) will be removed. No land grubbing, stump removal, or
grading to be conducted in the buffer zones. No disturbance or encroachment within 10 feet of the stream bank, and no pole
or aerial infrastructure installation within 10 feet of the stream bank.

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Thank you. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jim
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services I CarolinasT&D Field Support
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
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From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 8:13 AM
To: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
Jim,
Yes, this is correct. O
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276og
919-791-4256
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From: Haggett, Jim [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:04 PM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
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Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for getting back to me. I want to make sure I'm responding to your request correctly, so I included a screen
capture of the current impact table in the application. Please let me know if this is what you're referring to. Thank you
again.
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services I CarolinasT&D Field Support
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
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1c_ Individually list ail buffer impacts below_ If any i mpacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Seaton 0 of this form_
Measo note, if rho rrilpactyou fast below requires n4ligation choose afjbwY 'rr�ligafion" under knpacf type,
Site# - Reason
Stream Name
Buffer Impact *
Impact'Type *
Zona 1
Stream Crossing
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Total Zone 1 Impacts: 1.260.00
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 975.0-0
Total Buffer Impacts: 2,235.00
Comnw n ts:
Tree lrinming and rerwval for overhead eledric wirvice line construction. No Slump
removal. Nb mechanical equipment v;thin the buffer area
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From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:21 AM
To: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
Jim,
Please submit a revised impact table for the new proposed impacts to me and we can continue form there.
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276o9
919-791-4256
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From: Haggett, Jim [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:45 PM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
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Stephanie,
If possible, I would like to continue pursuing NCDEQ approval for the Duke Energy overhead line project along New
Bethel Road in Garner. Unfortunately, storm related activities often disrupt the normal work schedules for me and my
peers, so now I can get back to this project.
During a recent site visit, I marked the point where the riparian buffer Zone 1/Zone 2 line intersects the
Perpendicular/Parallel impacts line as a reference, and the project folks I support stated that the right-of-way for the
overhead line will need to encroach into Zone 1 approximately ten feet. The project impacts will still remain at least ten
feet from the edge of the creek; however, this means that the project needs NCDEQ approval. That said, I wanted to
address any remaining concerns, including any from an earlier email and ask what information you still need. Below is
what you emailed to Jimmy Perry on January 4:
1. Please provide a plan view of the lot layout and infrastructure (roads, utilities, stormwater, etc.) for the entire
proposed development overlaid on a survey of the streams and/or wetlands. This plan is necessary to evaluate
avoidance and minimization measures and potential indirect impacts for the project.
2. The Johnston County paper soil survey depicts multiple stream features potentially within the extension. Please
indicate the project boundary on the paper soil survey of Johnston County.

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3. The USGS topographic map indicates a perennial stream within the project boundary. Please provide
documentation that wetlands are not within the project boundary.
4. Please provide details whether a Buffer determination was conducted for the project.
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The project team has confirmed that the buffer zone impacts are as stated in the submitted application (2235 square
feet total: 1260 square feet in zone 1; 975 square feet in zone 2).
Thanks for your help and patience.
Jim
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
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From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:06 AM
To: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
Jim,
You have 50 feet from the top of bank. So, measure from the section by the bridge 50 feet out and then what is past
that 50 feet is considered parallel. Anything outside that is (qq). Hope this helps!

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Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276o9
919-791-4256
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Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:32 PM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
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Thank you, Stephanie. That memo was a "fun" read. I plan to visit the site again tomorrow with a measuring tape, but I
think the project may be slightly into the Allowable Upon Authorization category (qq, as you indicated). That said, and
this is a check of my understanding, if I measure 50 feet from the top of the bank in the perpendicular crossing section
and I'm 30 feet or more from the top of the "parallel" bank as I enter the parallel impact section, then the parallel
impact is Zone 2 and would be classified Deemed Allowable, yes? Interesting.

Thanks for the information,
Jim
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services I CarolinasT&D Field Support
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
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From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:45 AM
To: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
Jim,
I have included the clarification meme that clarifies what is considered a perpendicular impact vs. parallel when the
stream channel had a bend:
https://fi les. nc.gov/ncdeg/Water% 20Qual ity/Surface % 2OWater/ 2OProtection/401/Buffer% 20CIa rification % 2OMemos/P
arallel-verses-perpendicular-roads-20100920.pdf
So, based on the map, you would measure 50 feet from top of bank at the perpendicular crossing. Over 50 feet from top
of bank, then it is considered a parallel impact and written authorization is required. See (qq).
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276o9
919-791-4256
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From: Haggett, Jim [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2021 8:38 AM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
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Thanks Stephanie,
If you still have time to meet after being in Smithfield, please let me know as I would to get your thoughts on the New
Bethel Road site. I lean towards this project being a Deemed Allowable use as it appears to fit the definition in

0714(pp)(i) because we are crossing the creek in a perpendicular fashion, will disturb less than 150 linear feet (severe
trimming of three trees), and do not need to encroach within 10 feet of the creek edge. However, the creek has an
immediate bend parallel to the needed right-of-way which then bends the buffer into the right-of-way. Easier to see
than describe.
In your email below you ask about the method of buffer determination, which confused me. I identified this area as
being affected by Neuse River riparian buffer rules because this creek appears to be a tributary of the Neuse River using
available mapping resources, including through the NCDEQwebsite. I may be misunderstanding your
comment/question. Regardless, I will attempt to review/correct the information we originally provided to the NCDEQ
this weekend to find any errors or missing information.
Thanks for your help,
Jim
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services I Carolinas T&D Field Support
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
SAFETYFirst
From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 8:43 AM
To: Haggett, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
Jim,
I will be in Smithfield next Tuesday, February 2nd and can possibly meet after that site visit which is in Smithfield. This
project will be statutory on February 6 and will that be adequate time to provide the additional information? I do not
have the ability to place the project on hold and if the information is not provided then I will have to deny the project.
With that being said, how would you like to proceed?
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276og
919-791-4256
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From: Haggett, Jim [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:40 PM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner
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Stephanie,
I'm not sure what your work schedule or any COVID-19 restrictions allow, but was wondering if you have any time to do
a site visit for this project on New Bethel Road in Garner (JoCo). I provide environmental field support for Duke Energy
distribution and transmission work in this region, and the site presents somewhat of an issue in the way the creek bends
after crossing New Bethel Road. Please let me know if it's possible to meet you at the site and/or discuss this project.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim Haggett
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
EHS Professional I Environmental Services I CarolinasT&D Field Support
221 US Highway 70 East I Selma, NC 27576
919.559.4346
SAFETYFirst
From: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 1:26 PM
To: Perry, Jimmy <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918
Jimmy,
I am currently reviewing your buffer authorization application for the above referenced project and the following is
required in order to complete the review:
The Buffer rules recently changed and the rules for aerial lines are as follows [15A NCACO2B .0714(pp)]:
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other than perpendicular crossings praki(ed that
Yeavarion is aitoaed to regenerate in disturbed areas
outside of ilie permanent maintenance corridor.
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(ii) Zone 1 imipum w less Man 2,500 !gtmt feel
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whert inpacTs are solely The Milli of Iyiug into
an existinp ntiGty line and wheu gnibbing or
grading x-itiun 10 feet immediately adjacent to
the Surface water is avoLded
(Ai) Zone 1 impacts other than those listed above
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(pp)Utllilies — b101r-semrm aerial lines - Peipendicalar
Crossings of streams and other stiuface waters subject
to this Ratite or perpendicular entry into the riparian
buf%x that does non Cron a srfem or other surface
water subjmi To This Ride,
(i) Disilub tglml 10 or k2is than 150 linear feel
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wide of riparieu buffer pro►ided that a
uiininnan zone of 10 feet mi& iumuediately
adjacent to the vmterbody is managed such that
Only vegetation that poses a hazard of has the
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the lima is rites vuL that no laud p1bbing or
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(10) LTS£S_ Uses within t11e ripariatl Niffer, or outside the riparian buffer with hy(bokogical irllpacks or1
the riparian buffer, shall be designated as deemed allowable. allowable upon aurhorization,
allowable With mitigariou ltpon fturhnrintion. allowable vtirh exuplion or prohibited.
(a) Potential new uses Alall have the following requirements:
0) DEEN ED ALLOWABLE. Uses designared as deemed allowable in Sub-irein
(9)(a) and Item (11) of this kkile away occur 1N:ithin the riparian buffer_ Deelmd
allowable uses shall be desigaed. cuilstnicted and ulaiwai,ied to minimize
{ tatioa and sail disttulbanc-e and to pro%ide the maxi um sates quality
protecdon practicable, including constructiou. mniiorin z. and maiutenauce
ackivities. In addition. d"LTb!,l allowable tiles shall meet rite FegUireawnlS listtd
in Item (11) of this Rule for rlwe specific use_
(d) ALLOWABLE TOTPON AUTHORIZATION. Cues designated as allowable upon
atuhorizatiou in Stib-hem (9)(b) and Item (11) of this R111e require a wriaen
Authorization Certificate fwal the Authority for impacts uitiain the riparian
buffer pursuant to Rule .0611 of this Subchapter.
(iii) ALLOWABLE WrTH N=GATION T-TON AUTHORIZATION, Eases
designated as allowable with utikigation upon ankhorization in Item (l1) of this
Rise regture a u'rittell Authorization Certificate from the Awbodry for impacts
uirhin the riparian buffer pursuanr to Ride _0611 of this Subchapter and an
appropriate nvngarion strategy that has reeeived tATiuen appmval ptirsitaw to
Item (I �) of this Rule.
(iv) pROHMFTED_ Uses designated as proWbired in Item (11) of ihis Rule ntiay not
proceed tlithin the ripar= butler unless a Variaube is "led parsiktnt to Rule
.02-16 of this Sulbcirapte,'. Mitigation may be regtwed as a caudihon of variance
approval-
(V) ALLOWABLE WITH E-KC EPTION. Uses not designated as deemed allowable.
allowable lrpon sufhcrimliou, allowable Mth illitigation the it atitltorization of
prohibited in Item (11) of this Rile require a %winert AuthofUariou Certificate
with Exception fFovi the rltuhonty for impacts vkithin the riparian buffer
pi"kiani to Rifle .0611 of dlis Sl bchapier and art appropriate mitigation strategy
that has zeceieed written approval pu imima to (lt) of this Rude_
httos://dea.nc.eov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-regulations-guidance/401-buffer-r)ermitting-
statutes#StatutesRules Riparian Buffer
Based on the information provided it is unfeasible to complete the review unless the project meets the deemed
allowable rule above. If the impacts require written notification, the following items are required:
1. Please provide a plan view of the lot layout and infrastructure (roads, utilities, stormwater, etc.) for the entire
proposed development overlaid on a survey of the streams and/or wetlands. This plan is necessary to evaluate
avoidance and minimization measures and potential indirect impacts for the project.
2. The Johnston County paper soil survey depicts multiple stream features potentially within the extension. Please
indicate the project boundary on the paper soil survey of Johnston County.
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3. The USGS topographic map indicates a perennial stream within the project boundary. Please provide
documentation that wetlands are not within the project boundary.
4. Please provide details whether a Buffer determination was conducted for the project.
Thanks in advance!
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276o9
919-791-4256
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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Duke Energy Line Extension, Project # 20201918: New Bethel Road in Garner (Johnston County)
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1c. List of buffer impacts
Site# - Reason
Stream Name
Buffer Impact
Impact Type
Zone 1
Zone 2
Stream crossing
UT to Swift Creek
Temporary (T)
Allowable Upon
975 square feet
1650 square feet
Utilities — Non -sewer aerial lines
Authorization
(pp and qq)
Total Zone 1 Impacts: 975
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 1650
Total Buffer Impacts: 2625
Comments:
Tree trimming and removal for overhead electric service line construction/installation. No heavy equipment within the buffer zones.
Hand cutting only for tree removal within the buffer zones. Only vegetation that poses a hazard or has the potential to grow tall
enough to interfere with the overhead line (i.e., danger tree) will be removed. No land grubbing, stump removal, or
grading to be conducted in the buffer zones. No disturbance or encroachment within 10 feet of the stream bank, and no pole or
aerial infrastructure installation within 10 feet of the stream bank.