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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6, 2021 Ver 4.2
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned*
20120339
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Andrew Moore:eads\awmoore3
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY Asheville Plant Drought Contingency Temporary Piping
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Don Safrit
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/3/2022
Nearest Body of Water
French Broad River
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
Class B
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.47358-82.55393
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Buncombe
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Version# *
2
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book 5874 Page 0191
2c. Contact Person:
Keith Douthit, Asheville Plant General Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
46 Duke Energy Lane
Address Line 2
City
Arden
Postal / Zip Code
28704
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
Keith. [e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
NA
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Arden
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
964465189500000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
46 Duke Energy Lane
Address Line 2
City
Arden
Postal / Zip Code
28704
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
French Broad River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
Class B
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050704
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
622.69
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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:
Existing steam electric plant makeup water intake structure with access roads.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2007-04111
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Unknown
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
Unknown
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The Asheville Steam Electric Plant cooling lake level must be maintained to ensure electric generation capacity. During low flow conditions in the river, the water level may be below the
elevation needed for the existing intake pumps to operate and supply water to the plant's cooling lake. The temporary utility line and pumps could provide the water needed to keep the
plant operational. This project is part of the Asheville Steam Electric Plant Drought Contingency Plan.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
This project is for the installation of a temporary utility line (water intake pipe) in the French Broad River to extend the reach of the existing intake pumps during low flow conditions
predicted during drought periods. A 12-inch diameter flexible line will be extended no more than 29 feet from the bank into the river at the location of the existing pump intake structure (see
attached map). Two diesel driven pumps will be placed adjacent to the existing river intake pumps on shore and operated only when the existing water intake is incapable of withdrawing
water. The end of the line will be secured by weights and will be covered with a screen (mesh size approximately 1 cm) to reduce impacts to fish and deter debris from entering the line.
There will be no impact to the riparian buffer or to wetlands nor will there be any land disturbance. There will be no discharge of any sediment or similar material into the French Broad
River from this activity.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
JD received with last NW12 permit reverification for this site.

5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2007-04111
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
E. Impact Justification and Mitiqation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
This project will have no impacts to waters, wetlands or riparian buffers. Utility line will be placed along an existing road and over the lip of the existing
concrete structure our into the river no more than 29 feet. A screen (mesh size approximately 1 cm) installed on the end of the temporary line will reduce
impingement and entrainment of fish. The pumps will be run only when necessary to replace the water intake capabilities of the permanent system
during extremely low flow conditions in the French Broad River. The 12-inch line was chosen for the Drought Contingency Plan temporary intake
because it was the smallest line which would allow for filling of the lake and not impede operations in a drought condition.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
There will be no construction or land disturbing activities associated with the installation of this temporary utility line.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Temporary intake would only be deployed during drought conditions. Intake would be weighted and only stream interface would be with 12-inch flexible intake pipe.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
Temporary 12-inch intake would only be deployed during drought conditions. No impacts to riparian buffers anticipated.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?"
Yes No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
Yes No
Comments:
No additional built -upon area involved; temporary 12-inch intake would only be deployed during drought conditions.

G. Supplementary Information
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1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstatellocal) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
Yes No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
Yes No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Installation of temporary utility line, if necessary, will be in response to French Broad River drought conditions and the cooling needs associated with the
Asheville Steam Electric Plant.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No 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?
Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
Yes No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
Yes No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
5i. 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.?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Critical Habitat Feature Server Website
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Essential Fish Habitat Data Inventory & Habitat Areas of Particular Concern Websites
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?*
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC Historic Preservation's Office HPOWEB 2.0 - General Audience Website
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)

8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Temporary intake would only be deployed during drought conditions and thus any flood conditions or concerns would not be a factor. Intake would be
weighted and only stream interface would be with 12-inch flexible intake pipe.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov)
Miscellaneous U
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
03-03-22 USACOE SAW-2007-04111 NW12 renewal.pdf 9.13MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Attachments include:
Cover Letter
Vicinity Map
Site Plan Map
Photograph of Existing Water Intake Structure
NW12 SAW-2007-04111 (May 9, 2017)
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");
understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Keith Douthit
Signature
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Date
3/3/2022