20201004 Ver 1_More Info Received_20201202

From: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
To: Yankura, Kaylie
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information; Slusher — Sapphire Farm, DWR# 20201004
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:16:45 PM
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Kaylie,
The attached summary is what I came up with based on revised plans, impact PCN table, & my notes.
Give it a review & let me know what you think. I'm in the office today until 3:30, out in the field
tomorrow, & in the office on Friday.
Thanks,
David
From: Yankura, Kaylie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:32 AM
To: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] FW: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information; Slusher — Sapphire
Farm, DWR# 20201004
David,
I'm preparing the approval for this, but wanted to confirm that you've verified the impacts
associated with the project in terms of temporary vs. permanent. For instance, the PCN lists the
proposed instream structure and bank stabilization within the Thompson River as a temporary
impact (PCN Impact #'s S4 and S5). Based off design and impact to OHWM, shouldn't these be
permanent impacts? Would culvert daylighting be considered permanent impacts (currently listed as
temporary in PCN), given that the streambanks will be stabilized upon culvert removal? Would
flooding of wetlands associated with PCN Impact #1 be considered temporary or permanent (W5,
W6, W7)?
Thanks,
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile

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From: Matthew Fusco [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:02 AM
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Kaylie,
I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
Please find attached our revised sheets to further clarify and cross reference the proposed
impacts requested in the PCN. I did not include your mark-ups in the revision as some of the
notes were posed as questions but I am hopeful our sheets will adequately address your
questions. Please let me know if you need anything additional.
Thanks!
Matt
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On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 1:37 PM Yankura, Kaylie <[e-mail]> wrote:
Matt — Also, you can keep the current text boxes on the figure, just add the Impact Site Number.
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile
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Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:32 PM
To: Matthew Fusco <matt(fuscola.com>
Cc: Leslie, Andrea J <[e-mail]>; Brown, David W SAW
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Subject: RE: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information; Slusher —Sapphire Farm, DWR#
20201004
Matt,
Thanks for discussing on the phone a few minutes ago. Here is a link to the help document that I
referenced:
https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/regdocs/Permits/PCN-help-
complete-2013-03.pdf
"3a. List by Stream impact number: / Permanent (P) or Temporary (T): Each stream
impacted must be identified on a location map (S1, S2, S3, etc.) and included in this table. If

you have more than 6 stream impacts, submit an additional sheet with a table listing the
additional impacts. For linear projects, such as roads or utility lines, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a stream."
Thanks,
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile
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From: Matthew Fusco [mailto:mattPfuscola.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information; Slusher—Sapphire Farm, DWR#
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Kaylie, Thanks for sending. The stream and wetland references in the table refer back to the
approved preliminary jurisdiction map approved by the Army Corps of Engineer and
included with our request. For instance, Stream impact S 1 in the table references the
approved PJD stream segment S5. We believe it would be more consistent to have the
impacts reference back to the approved PJD. Let me know if this helps.
Thanks

Matt
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P.O. Box 8013 1 Asheville, NC 28814 1 tel: [phone]
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On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 11:39 AM Yankura, Kaylie <[e-mail]> wrote:
Matt,
The figure and impact table for this project need to correspond. For instance, one example, the
map indicates W8 shows 0.05 AC impact, but this is actually impact site W4 on the PCN table.
Another example, where are the proposed impacts to S6 for culvert daylighting on the map?
I've attached my markup/questions and the submitted PCN. The project is on hold until this
information is clarified.
Thanks,
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile
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Subject: [External] Re: Request for Additional Information; Slusher — Sapphire Farm, DWR#
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Kaylie,
Please find attached, at the link below, our response to your latest request for additional
information for the Slusher - Sapphire Farm Project. Revised sheets, updated the PCN
tables, and our revised narrative are included as well. Take a look and let us know if you
have any additional questions.
https://www.dropbox.com/t/Et30LhVsysRMsfdJ
Thank you!
Matt
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P.O. Box 8013 I Asheville, NC 28814 I tel: [phone]
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On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 3:35 PM Matthew Fusco <[e-mail]> wrote:
Kaylie,
Please find attached, at the link below, our response to your request for additional
information for the Slusher - Sapphire Farm Project. Revised sheets, updated the PCN
tables, and our revised narrative are included as well. Take a look and let us know if
you have any additional questions.
https://www.dropbox.com/t/UGJk3YQIelLZ3w0C
Thank you!
Matt

P.O. Box 8013 I Asheville, NC 28814 I tel: [phone]
email: [e-mail] I web: www.FuscoLA.com
On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM Yankura, Kaylie <[e-mail]_y>
wrote:
Mr. Fusco,
On August 4, 2020, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your
application requesting a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division for the
subject project. The Division has determined that your application is incomplete and
cannot be processed. The application is on hold until the following items are
addressed:
1. Please enumerate all proposed wetland and stream impacts on the site plan and
clearly label all impacts (Wetland/Stream Impact 1, etc.). The impacts on the site
plan should correspond with those listed within the PCN. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)]
2. Please verify the stream, wetland, and open water impacts listed within the PCN
impact tables. The impact totals provided in the cover letter narrative do not match
those listed within the PCN. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]
3. The project proposes 175 linear feet of streambank stabilization. The project
application also proposes the removal of 20 linear feet of culvert for stream
daylighting associated with dam improvements. Please provide a streambank
stabilization plan and typical drawings for these activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0502
(c)] [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (3)]
4. Please provide further clarification on how the proposed rock vane structure
included within item "D" of the application cover letter is to be installed and how
permanent restrictions to streamflow and aquatic passage will be avoided. [15A
NCAC 02H .0502 (c)] [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (3)]
5. Please clarify if the proposed grade changes and inclusion of flashboard risers
within item "E" of the application cover letter are still requested. During a site visit
conducted on September 8, 2020, it was indicated that these components are no
longer required. If these activities are still proposed, please provide an explanation
for why grade changes and flashboard risers are required and a plan for how this
work will be completed. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]
6. The project proposes to perform restoration activities within 20.76 acres of
wetland/bog complexes onsite. Please clarify what the proposed restoration activities

are and provide information on how these activities are to be performed. [15A
NCAC 02H .0502 (c)] [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (3)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(c), the applicant shall furnish all of the
above requested information for the proper consideration of the application. If all of
the requested information is not received, the Division will be unable to approve the
application and it will be returned.
Please contact me if you have any questions. You may provide your response via
email or mail to the address below.
Thank you,
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile
kaylie.yankurala ncdenr.gov
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